From historical fiction to mysteries to modern romance, here are eight new titles to enjoy this season.
The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
by Stephen Graham Jones
Reading Stephen Graham Jones is like playing favorite genre bingo: historical fiction-revenge thriller-vampire folk horror. An indigenous writer who grew up on American horror films, SGJ’s work always walks the line between tropey slashers and Native folk-horror.
Chris Steib, owner, Transom Bookshop, Tarrytown
Say You’ll Remember Me
by Abby Jimenez
Jimenez never disappoints when it comes to love stories, humor, and characters you can’t help but relate to. Add in a charming veterinarian, an unforgettable date, and a family in turmoil—and you’ve got what’s sure to be a modern romance brimming with tension and heart.
Fran Hauser, owner Bedford Books, Bedford
The Californians
by Brian Castleberry
Castleberry’s second novel is an ambitious, sweeping story of the American Dream through the eyes of three generations of one family, from their German-Jewish immigrant origins in Manhattan through the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond. Garnering comparisons to Rebecca Makkai and Jess Walter, Castleberry is a talent to watch.
Jessica Kaplan, owner, Bronx River Books, Scarsdale
Three Days in June: A Novel
by Anne Tyler
Gail Baines just lost her job, has to attend her daughter’s wedding the very next day, and must deal with her ex-husband showing up on her doorstep with no place to stay. What follows is a beautiful book about motherhood, marriage and navigating family over three summer days.
Jennifer Kohn, owner, The Village Bookstore, Pleasantville
The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America
by Kostya Kennedy
We all know the story of Paul Revere’s ride through Boston and if you’ve spent any time in the city, you can’t miss its rich history. On the 250th anniversary of Revere’s ride, I’m eager to learn the details of our nation’s storied beginnings that may not have been covered in history classes.
Jessica Weiner, owner, J Anderson’s Books, Larchmont
The Stolen Queen
by Fiona Davis
For historical fiction fans: this novel switches between timelines, from an archaeological dig in Egypt in the 1930s to behind the scenes at the glamorous Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1970s, all connected by a mysterious missing Egyptian artifact. Great writing and a unique story with strong women characters.
Sarah Pickman, store manager and buyer, Scattered Books, Chappaqua
Onyx Storm
by Rebecca Yarros
The third in the Empyrean series, Onyx Storm keeps us fighting our way through epic battles of good and evil, with dragons and romance galore.
Gretchen Menzies, owner, Katonah Reading Room, Katonah
Dream Count
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Adiche’s previous novel Americanah is a favorite at our store, and we’re excited to read her new book—her first novel in 10 years. Set in Nigeria and America, the story follows the lives and loves of four women and their journeys of self-discovery.
Janet Kraybill, bookseller, Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, Ossining
