Notable Releases: 4/2-4/8

Here are all the releases from this past week that are on my radar, I think people may be interested in, or are just books getting lots of buzz.

MG/YA

Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

You've Got Mail/The Shop Around the Corner YA retelling? I'm here for it.

Journey Across the Hidden Islands by Sarah Beth Durst

I'm always up for a Durst book. This one sounds just as imaginative as all her other books.

Defy the Stars Book 1: Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray

Claudia Gray always does unique ideas. After her great turns in Star Wars, I can't wait to see her tackle sci-fi.

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

I've been hearing some good things about this cute looking contemporary Cinderella retelling.

Rebel Mechanics Book 3: Rebels Rising by Shanna Swendson

The next book in a fun steampunk series that I really need to get caught up on.







Adult Fiction:

Book of the Ancestor 1: Red Sister by Mark Lawrence

Latest Mark Lawrence series for all you fantasy junkies.

Kendra Donovan 2: A Twist in Time by Julie McElwain

For those who loved A Murder in Time last year, the sequel is now out.

Themis Files 2: Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel

Sleeping Gods was a huge book from last year (I still need to get to it). For those who loved it, the sequel is now out.

Star Wars: Thrawn by Timothy Zahn

Latest Star Wars book to tide you over until Episode VIII.








Non-Fiction:

Rebel Mother: My Childhood Chasing the Revolution by Peter Andreas

Interesting looking memoir.

The Yellow Envelope: One Gift, Three Rules, and a Life-Changing Journey Around the World by Kim Dinan

A travel memoir just in time for the busy travel season.







Comics/Graphic Novels released:

Lumberjanes Vol. 6
Earth 2 Society Vol. 3: A Whole New World TP
Green Arrow Vol. 2: Island of Scars TP
Superman Vol. 2: Trials of the Super Sons TP
Damsels Vol. 1 TP
We Stand on Guard TP
X-men Legacy: Legion Omnibus HC
Boruto Vol. 1 Naruto Next Generations
Tokyo Ghoul Vol. 12