The Amazing List of April 2023 Book Releases
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Are you looking forward to the upcoming April 2023 book releases? With so many amazing stories and authors yet to be discovered, now is the time to start making a list of all your must-reads!
The start of a new month is always thrilling, especially when we get the chance to set up our reading lists! There are some brilliant books coming out soon, ranging from romantic reads to popular New York Times bestsellers and thought-provoking coming-of-age stories or gripping historical fiction novels. As an eclectic reader, I’m sure you’ll find something enjoyable on this list, and I’m delighted to spread the news about these new titles.
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Best April 2023 Book Releases
The Soulmate
by Sally Hepworth
Happy Place
by Emily Henry
Romance
On Sale: April 25, 2023
Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—until they broke up five months ago. Without telling their best friends, they pretend to still be together while on a weeklong vacation at the Maine cottage that has been their yearly getaway for a decade.
Homecoming
by Kate Morton
Historical Fiction
On Sale: April 4, 2023
Set in the late 1950s in Adelaide Hills, Australia, the story begins with a shocking discovery at the grand house of Tambilla. Years later, Jess, a journalist, finds a book at her grandmother’s house with the story of the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve 1959 – and discovers a shocking connection between her family and the once-infamous event.
Yours Truly
by Abby Jimenez
Top Thrillers April 2023
Seven Girls Gone
by Allison Brennan
Save for Later
The Only Survivors
by Megan Miranda
On Sale: April 11, 2023
Nine students survive a tragic accident in the past only to be haunted by it in the present. As they gather each year to commemorate the tragedy, another survivor dies by suicide. Now, with seven remaining, they must come together once again when one of their own goes missing during a reunion amidst a brewing storm. Will they be able to save each other and uncover the truth behind these mysterious deaths?
Where are the Children Now?
by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
On Sale: April 18, 2023
Four decades have passed since readers first met Nancy, Mike, and Melissa in the bestselling novel Where Are the Children? In this much-anticipated sequel, we see how their lives have changed and how they must confront another terrifying situation. Melissa, now a successful lawyer and podcaster, finds herself facing her past once again when her new stepdaughter goes missing. Along with her brother Mike, she must unravel the secrets of their past to save the child before it’s too late.
Top Historical Fiction April 2023
Coronation Year
by Jennifer Robson
On Sale: April 4, 2023
Set during the coronation year of Queen Elizabeth II, it follows the lives of three people living at London’s Blue Lion Hotel – Edie Howard, an owner struggling to save her hotel from financial ruin; Stella Donati, a young Italian photographer and Holocaust survivor; and James Geddes, a war hero, and gifted artist.
The Cuban Heiress
by Chanel Cleeton
The Golden Doves
by Martha Hall Kelly
Hang The Moon
by Jeanette Walls
Save for Later
Only The Beautiful
by Susan Meissner
On Sale: April 18, 2023
Set in California in 1938 and Austria in 1947, the novel follows the story of Rosanne, a teenage girl who is taken in by the Calverts after losing her parents. When she reveals her secret ability to see colors with sound, she is banished and ends up pregnant. In 1947 Austria, Helen Calvert returns home after working abroad during WWII and uncovers shocking truths about an American eugenics program that threatens to tear apart the lives of those she holds dear.
Most anticipated April 2023 New Books
The Seaside Library
by Brenda Novak
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: April 11, 2023
When on a summer trip back home, Ariana reunites with her childhood friends Ivy and Cam, she has no idea that the past they shared would come back to haunt them. A mysterious case of a missing girl ignites suspicion in their small town of Mariners Island, bringing up memories from their teenage years. As secrets resurface and loyalties are tested, the trio is forced to confront what really happened all those years ago.
Tell Me What Really Happened
by Chelsea Sedoti
YA Fiction
On Sale: April 4, 2023
A group of teenage friends decides to spend the weekend camping near Salvation Creek. But when one girl goes missing in the middle of the night, suspicion falls on her four friends who returned without her. As police interviews reveal their conflicting stories, dark truths start to emerge about what really happened that night.
In The Lives of Puppetts
by TJ Klune
Fantasy
On Sale: April 25, 2023
Three robots living as a family in a hidden home deep within the trees. A human, Victor Lawson, joins them and learns of their dark past. When one of the robots is captured and taken back to their old laboratory, Vic must gather the rest of the family for an otherworldly journey to rescue him. Along the way, Vic must confront his feelings for Hap and decide if he can accept love with strings attached.
Only Loves Can Hurt Like This
by Paige Toon
Contemporary Fiction
On Sale: April 25, 2023
Wren’s life is thrown into chaos when she discovers her fiancé is in love with someone else. Desperate for a fresh start, she travels to her dad’s farm in Indiana, where she meets Anders – a widower trying to come to terms with his own heartache. As their worlds collide and secrets begin to unravel, Wren must decide if she is brave enough to trust again.
Reese's Book Club Pick April 2023
Reese’s Book Club is a book club founded by Reese Witherspoon. The club reads one book a month and then discusses it online. All the books are chosen with a wide range of readers in mind. Reese’s Book Club is a great way to get recommendations for books to read and to connect with other readers. Here you’ll find the updated list and know about my favorite picks.
Romantic Comedy
by Curtis Sittenfeld
Romance
On Sale: April 4, 2023
As Sally Milz navigates the complex world of love and relationships in the modern age, she finds herself questioning her beliefs and perceptions about romance. In a society where physical appearances and social status often dictate one’s success in love, Sally is forced to confront her own insecurities and biases when she falls for Noah Brewster, a pop music sensation known for dating models.
GMA Book Club April 2023
Dirty Laundry
by Disha Bose
Literary Fiction
On Sale: April 4, 2023
Ciara Dunphy is the envy of every mother in her small Irish village. With a loving husband, well-behaved children, and a beautiful home, she seems to have it all. But beneath the perfect facade lies secrets and discontent. When Ciara is found murdered in her own home, everyone in their community becomes a suspect.
Book of the Month April 2023
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Romantic Comedy
by Curtis Sittenfeld
Adelaide
by Genevieve Wheeler
Hang The Moon
by Jeannette Walls
The Only Survivors
by Kristen Loesch
Camp Zero
by Michelle Min Sterling
Ana María and...
by Liana De La Rosa
Advika and the...
by Kirthana Ramisetti
These are the best new books of April 2023. Let me know if you find something interesting or have already read and enjoyed any of these new releases.