Hitting The Shelves-May 2023

A Sneak Peek At A Few Books Releasing In May 2023

NO TWO PERSONS – ERICA BAUEMEISTER

When a traumatic event rocks her world, Alice pens a stunning literary debut. No Two Persons follows Alice’s novel as it changes the lives of nine different readers. From a homeless teen to a bookseller looking for love, Alice’s book touches the life of each reader individually, showcasing the power of books in our lives. After all, isn’t the beauty of books that they take us to places we didn’t know we needed to go?

More Like This…Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, The Echo Of Old Books by Barbara Davis, A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan

THE FERRYMAN – JUSTIN CRONIN

Prospera is an island utopia where citizens live long fulfilling lives monitored by implants embedded in their arms. When their health measures fall below 10%, citizens are ferried over to a neighboring island, to have their bodies renewed and their minds reset. When his father dies, Proctor, the ferryman, begins to realize that all is not right in this utopia. As rumors of unrest begin to spread and Proctor’s health begins failing, he must discover the deepest secrets of the seemingly perfect society. A riveting concept in the hands of an author with hints of the master Stephen King running through his pen? I am so there for it!

More Like This…The Passage by Justin Cronin, A Boy & His Dog At The End Of The World by C.A. Fletcher, The Wanderers by Chuck Wendig

YELLOWFACE – R.F. KUANG

Although June and Athena went to school together, Athena has found major success as an Asian-American novelist while June struggles to get a foot in the door, probably because she’s just another basic white girl. When June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she impetuously snatches up Athena’s unfinished work. Publishing it as her own, June rebrands herself as the racially ambiguous Juniper Song and becomes an instant bestselling author. Yet as the truth threatens to come out, June must decide how far she is willing to go to keep her secret. A chilling and cutting offering from this brilliant author.

More Like This…The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, Babel by R.F. Kuang, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Also Releasing…

Chain Gang All Stars – Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyath

Killing Me – Michelle Gagnon

Sing Her Down – Ivy Pochoda