9 NEW Books to Read This Spring / Summer 2022

(New books to read this spring/summer)
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You all probably know by now that I’m a huge bookworm and I talk about books pretty frequently here on this blog.

I’m always on the lookout for interesting new books to read. I’m also a member of Netgalley, where I receive free ebooks in exchange for honest reviews.

My favorite thing about Netgalley – besides the free books of course – is that they have a “Buzz Books” ebook that you can read twice a year. It talks about a bunch of popular new releases for the upcoming seasons.

I just got done checking out the latest “Buzz Books” and I decided to share my favorite picks from the popular new releases.

So, here are 9 NEW books to read this spring/summer of 2022!

1- Death and the Conjuror

In this modern take on the Golden Age detective novel, a retired stage magician-turned-sleuth in 1930s London solves three impossible crimes surrounding the death of a famous psychologist. This book will appeal to readers of classic mystery authors such as Agatha Christie, or contemporaries like Anthony Horowitz.*

This title will be released on July 12, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

*I was actually able to read this book already and it was SO good! If you’re into mystery novels or historical fiction, I think you’ll enjoy it. You can read my full review here!

2- First Victim

When judge Alice D. McKerrity presides over the trial of a man accused of murder, the familiar circumstances of the case awaken long-repressed demons from her past, forcing her to relive the memory of a violent encounter from her teenage years as her present mental state unravels.

This title will be released on June 14, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

3- Florida Woman

Jamie is a Florida woman who is making headlines and going viral for an outrageous crime that she never meant to commit in the first place. She takes a community service placement at Atlas, a shelter for rescued monkeys. But as she ventures deeper into the offbeat world and rituals of Atlas, her summer is soon set to inspire an even stranger Florida headline than she ever could’ve imagined.

This title will be released on July 5, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

4- Two Nights in Lisbon

Ariel Price wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone – no warning, no note, no answering his phone. Something is wrong. What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new husband?

This title will be released on May 24, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

5- With Prejudice

Gabriel Soto is a social recluse accused of murdering the free-spirited Melina Mora. Sandy Grunwald is an ambitious young prosecutor whose political fortunes depend on her using limited evidence to secure a conviction. But the criminal justice system is complicated, and everyone has a story—especially the jury. As their stories are revealed, their own experiences, biases, and beliefs—not the facts of the case—are what ultimately shape the verdict.

This title will be released on May 17, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

6- When We Were Bright and Beautiful

Cassie Quinn knows three things: One: money can’t buy happiness, but it’s certainly better to have it. Two: family matters most. Three: her younger brother Billy is not a rapist. When Billy is arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie races home to join forces with her family. But Billy fits all the all-too-familiar sex-offender profiles: white, athletic, and privileged. So Cassie struggles to understand why his ex Diana would go this far, even if the breakup was painful. And Cassie vows she’ll do whatever it takes to save Billy. But what if that means exposing her own darkest secrets to the world?

This title will be released on July 5, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

7- The Mutual Friend

It’s the summer of 2015 and Alice Quick is grieving her mother, barely scraping by as a nanny, and freshly kicked out of her apartment. From within the story of one summer in one woman’s life, an epic tale is unearthed, spanning continents and featuring a tapestry of characters tied to one another by threads both seen and unseen. And this story captures the chaos of contemporary life and reveals how connected we all truly are.

This title will be released on June 7, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

8- The Hacienda

During the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz’s father was executed and her home was destroyed. When Don Rodolfo Solorzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife’s sudden demise. Because she will have her own home again, no matter the cost. But Hacienda San Isidro is not the sanctuary she imagined. Beatriz only knows two things for certain: Something is wrong with the hacienda. And no one there will save her.

This title will be released on May 3, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)

9- By the Book

When Isabelle overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, she sees it as an opportunity to prove her worth and finally gets the recognition she deserves. But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight – he is jaded and withdrawn. But with Izzy’s encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page and they soon discover that they have more in common than either of them expected.

This title will be released on May 3, 2022. (You can pre-order it here!)