Explore this week’s 62 standout new releases, from a mysterious marine discovery off the coast of Maine to a high-stakes alliance formed to bring down a notorious gangster.
In The Jellyfish Problem by Tessa Yang, “With a varied cast of characters, the novel captivates from start to finish and provides a sense of solace as the events unfold. The finale is perfection, sure to leave readers feeling satiated and impassioned, with sticking power that lasts long after the book's close.” (Library Journal, starred review)
Historical fiction readers will be hooked by A Pair of Aces by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, where a prosecutor and a madam join forces to bring down infamous mob boss Lucky Luciano.
You'll find brief information on 10 titles below, and logged in members will find descriptions and reviews for all of them in our New This Week section.
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There are too many books published each week for you to read about them all, let alone read them all. So we do the legwork for you, scouring the publishers' catalogs and the pre-publication reviews to pick out what we believe to be among the best and most interesting. You can see them all in our “What’s New” section.
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The Jellyfish Problem
by Tessa Yang
Debut Author
On sale Jun 2 from Berkley Books
Genre: Literary Fiction. 400 pages
Critics' Consensus: 4/5
Members' Rating: 4.3/5
A marine biologist makes the discovery of a lifetime when called to rescue the inhabitants of a small Maine island being menaced by a giant, glowing jellyfish in this richly imagined, wholly original debut.
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A Pair of Aces
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
On sale Jun 2 from Berkley Books
Genre: Historical Fiction. 400 pages
Critics' Consensus: 4/5
A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious gangster Lucky Luciano, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian.
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Alan Opts Out: A Novel
by Courtney Maum
On sale Jun 2 from Little Brown & Company
Genre: Literary Fiction. 352 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
In this timely and comedic take on ambition, consumerism, and the sticker price of privilege, an ad exec who bombs the biggest pitch of his career decides to forgo capitalism and live off the land of his suburban Connecticut home. Perfect for readers of Rufi Thorpe and Taffy Brodesser-Akner.
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Collapse: A Novel
by Édouard Louis
On sale Jun 2 from Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Genre: Literary Fiction. 208 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
From "one of the most important, politically vital and morally bracing writers of his generation" (The Guardian), an unflinching account of Édouard Louis's brother's life and death.
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How to Lose Yourself Completely
by Peter Bognanni
On sale Jun 2 from Balzer + Bray
Genre: Literary Fiction (Young Adult). 352 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
A teen grappling with grief and anxiety is sent to wilderness "adventure therapy," where he meets a group of friends―and a girl from his past―who will change his life forever. With its captivating voice, this novel is perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green.
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Hunger and Thirst: A Novel
by Claire Fuller
On sale Jun 2 from Ballantine Books
Genre: Literary Fiction. 320 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
From the celebrated author of Bitter Orange and Swimming Lessons comes an "atmospheric, psychologically vivid, and unputdownable" new novel of complicated friendship and the desperate need to belong (Alice Winn).
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Whistler: A Novel
by Ann Patchett
On sale Jun 2 from Harper
Genre: Literary Fiction. 320 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
The acclaimed, prize-winning #1 New York Times bestselling writer returns with a moving, luminous novel that reminds us of the sweetness and impermanence of life and the power of connection to defy time.
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What Came West: A Novel
by Josh Weil
On sale Jun 2 from Doubleday
Genre: Historical Fiction. 512 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
A gripping tale of murder and pursuit set against the shifting Sierra Nevada during the Gold Rush, where ambition, violence, and destiny collide.
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An Artful Dodge
by Karen Odden
On sale Jun 2 from Soho Crime
Genre: Thrillers. 360 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
She's stolen gems, purses, and hearts—but can she steal her life back from the thieving ring that's claimed it?
Victorian London comes to vivid life in this riveting heist novel about an all-female thieving gang and one young woman's heroic plan to escape a life of crime.
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Puck: A Novel
by Samantha Allen
On sale Jun 2 from Zando
Genre: Romance. 288 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
In this A Midsummer Night's Dream-inspired romcom, Puck is a reality show producer and agent of chaos with a talent for bringing people together ... and tearing them apart.
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