For the bookaholics, the craze of a new book launch cannot be undermined. Many of us wait eagerly to grab the latest bestseller to hit the bookshelves. And the writer, too, spoils us for choice. Here are some new books that are about to be released. You can decide which one to pick for your next read.
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
After two roaring successes in “The Silent Patient” and “The Maidens,” Alex Michaelides brings another thriller. The plot concerns a yearly gathering on a private Greek Island hosted by a reclusive movie star. It takes a dark turn when a murder happens. Who the murderer is what follows next.
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Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj
This is Susan Muaddi Darraj’s debut novel, and it promises to be fun. Through humor and heartwarming moments, she sheds light on the lives of Palestinian Americans. The story revolves around three families- the wealthy Ammars, the struggling Baladis, and the Salamehs. It offers a portrayal of generations trying to balance new and old customs.
Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion Gibson
A non-fiction book the writer explores the historical aspects of the witchcraft accusations through 13 different trials. The book talks about the roles of gender, indigeneity, colonialism, and resistance to witchcraft accusations. It includes famous cases like the Salem Trials and some lesser-known ones.
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
One of the highly anticipated books of 2024, this is a Jamaican-inspired fantasy that features a chosen by the Gods girl named Faron. She possesses the power of Gods and has to navigate a world of dragons, diplomacy, and family ties when invited to an international peace summit.
Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
The novel by Marie-Helene Bertino is a tale of a jaundiced baby, Adina, who was born at the launch of Voyager 1. Her alien relatives sent Adina to spy on the Earth. She shares her experiences through fax machine notes, offering a distinctive perspective on life in an Italian neighborhood during the 80s and 90s.
A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel
This book retells the traditional Medusa story, albeit in the context of Indian Lore. It follows the story of Manisha, a 16-year-old temple priestess on a floating mountain. Manisha’s encounter with the King’s monster slayer, Pratyush, triggers events that challenge her.
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Tripping on Utopia: Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science by Benjamin Breen
Benjamin Breen offers a perspective on America’s psychedelic era, which emerged in the ’40s and ’50s. Another non-fiction it highlights experiments with life-altering drugs, including LSD shared with dolphins. It also shares the contributions of anthropologists Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson in the pursuit of expanding human consciousness
Summing Up
These are just some of the books that will be released soon. So grab your basket and pick the one whose premise matches your interests. You can also binge all of them. Wait for our next compilation. Who knows, you might find your book of the year in that collection.
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