July New Releases We're Excited For!
July has some great new releases coming and we're very excited for everything to come, but there are a few that stand out from the rest! Our book buyers, Llalan and Jordan, breakdown the new releases we're most excited for!
Here are our Fiction and Nonfiction New Releases!
What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass
The inclusion of this edition of Douglass' incisive anti-slavery speech is probably self-evident, but I'll add that everyone should, at some point, read this most influential of Americans.
Out July 1st!
How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill edited by Jericho Brown
More than 30 Black writers reflect on how being a person of color inherently affects the way they interpret and convey the world. A book on the craft of writing that everyone can benefit from.
Out July 4!
Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal
I'm a sucker for a good short story collection, especially one about folks that aren't readily represented in modern literature. These stories about Muslim Black families in the US promise to be insightful and compelling.
Out July 4!
The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
Who can resist a story about a retired librarian, beneath whose seemingly ordinary life lies an extraordinary story? Not I. Author deWitt writes with humor and compassion.
Out July 4!
The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game by Tim Brown with Erik Kratz
My favorite season of the year might be baseball season. This is a book about the players who may never see the spotlight but have a true passion for the sport.
Out July 11!
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
Etter writes tales that are sharp as knives, surreal and, at the same time, brutally true. This novel takes on the tech world through a woman trapped in a corporate nightmare who has a curious constant companion.
Out July 11!
When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era by Donovan X Ramsey
Following the narrative of four individuals, Ramsey explores the path from the last successes of the Civil Rights Movement to the troubling reality of today.
Out July 11!
Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead
If I were you, I'd read anything this man writes. A follow-up to his acclaimed Harlem Shuffle, this novel follows New York City into the roiling '70s, evocative of place and the meaning of family.
Out July 18!
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Horror? Check. Romance? Check. The Occult? Check. Well-rounded, complex female characters that solve mysteries in the early '90s of Mexico City? Check.
Out July 18!
Somebody's Fool by Richard Russo
Russo is known for tender novels of small-town life that are funny, humane, and full of heart. If you need a book of hope not horror, here is where to look.
Out July 25!
Here are our Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's New Releases!
The Big Book of Mysteries by Tom Adams, illustrated by Yas Imamura
A book about some of the world's biggest mysteries, from the Loch Ness Monster to Bigfoot.
Out July 4!
A Super Scary Narwhalloween (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #8) (Narhwal and Jelly Book) by Ben Clanton
A beloved series gets a Halloween makeover--complete with a range of costumes and the fun of spooks!
Out July 4!
Witch & Wombat by Ashley Belote
Nature's best friend befriends a witch who wanted a cat. With some cat ears in place, what could go wrong?
Out July 4!
Stars, Hide Your Fires by Jessica Best
A thief from a small planet heads to the emperor's ball to steal all the riches she can, but instead she's being framed for murder. With the help of a beautiful rebel, she must prove her innocence.
Out July 11!
Bluey and Bingo's Fancy Restaurant by Penguin Young Readers
Who doesn't love Bluey, Bingo, and all of their family and friends? This is a cookbook so you and/or your littles can have fun cooking and get a taste of what your favorite Aussie dogs are eating!
Out July 11!
I Want to Be Spaghetti! by Kiera Wright-Ruiz, illustrated by Claudia Lam
This one is a cute story about a pack of ramen who really wants to be spaghetti instead.
Out July 11!
Eeries Tales from the School of Screams by Graham Annable
A middle grade horror anthology perfect for getting ready for spooky season, and if you are a fan of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark or Goosebumps, this one is for you.
Out July 18!
The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien
Another spooky read about a girl who no longer wants to be an outcast, so she plays a game in the haunted woods and learns playing with legends is not an ideal thing to do. Not only does this book sound intriguing, it also has some awesome art in it as well.
Out July 18!
If You Get Lost by Nikki Loftin, illustrated by Deborah Marcero
A modern retelling of The Velveteen Rabbit about a little stuff rabbit who must find its child after losing its way. I am a big fan of the illustrator so I'm excited to check this out.
Out July 18!
One of Us is Back by Karen McManus
This is the third (and maybe last?) book in the One of Us Is Lying series, and the whole crew is back together with another mystery to solves.
Out July 25!
ABOUT THE BOOKSELLER
Despite spending decades on the East Coast, Llalan--our book buyer--remains a stalwart Midwesterner. And although she has an MA in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College in Boston, she prefers the life of a Bookstore Lady. Llalan loves literary fiction, nature writing, and craft beer.
Jordan, our YA, middle grade, and children's book buyer, has a fraternal twin sister. She has never been on an airplane--the farthest she has ever traveled was New Jersey by train. She is an avid K-Pop Collector and owns over 500 K-Pop albums!