Between a “brilliant” new thriller and an “irresistible fairy tale” of a novel, there’s plenty to add to your reading list today. And if you’re in the mood for something more off-the-beaten-path, check out Worth the Read, where I’m recommending 5 five-star books I’m absolutely certain you haven’t read.

Yours,

Genevieve
Senior Books Content Manager @ Pix
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Here are a few more new books out this week that we didn’t have room to feature, but definitely deserve a spot on your radar.

(Romance)

New from the author of The Best Worst Thing. A trope-packed romance that gleefully crams in everything from grumpy/sunshine to forced proximity, brother’s best friend, and more.

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(Literary Fiction)

New from the author of The Old Place. A recently engaged gay man begins questioning marriage while officiating his cousin’s wildly chaotic Texas wedding.

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(Nonfiction)

New from the author of First, We Make the Beast Beautiful. A provocative and hopeful guide to living meaningfully in an age of climate crisis and political upheaval.

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