Summer provides the opportunity for many new book releases. Those who work in the publishing industry, and book lovers, know that Tuesdays are release day for books! The new releases of this summer’s Tuesdays are certainly exciting and interesting!
From romances to thrillers to historical fiction, there is something for every reader to add to their TBR list.
Check out the list below for new books coming out summer 2023!
June
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Historical Fiction
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women takes readers back to 15th-century China and tells the true story of female physician Yunxian. See’s novel details themes of tradition, society, friendship, and medicine. According to Simon & Schuster, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is a “captivating story of women helping other women. It is also a triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today”. The good news for you is that this book has already been out since June 6, 2023!
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Women’s Fiction | Contemporary Romance
Readers who loved The Dead Romantics will be thrilled to hear about Poston’s new book coming out on June 27, 2023. I am very intrigued by this romance story with a magical twist. If you are in the mood for a story of love and mystery, The Seven Year Slip may interest you! Film buffs may value this upcoming release’s reminiscence to the Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock film, The Lake House.
July
The Housekeepers by Alex Hay
Historical Fiction | Historical Mystery
As a reader who loves historical fiction and mysteries, I am very excited for Alex Hay’s newest book, The Housekeepers. A heist story set against the backdrop of London, this book transports readers to the world of Upstairs-Downstairs society. According to HarperCollins Publishers, “The night of London’s grandest ball, a bold group of women downstairs launch a daring revenge heist against Mayfair society in this dazzling historical novel about power, gender, and class”. Keep an eye out for this newest release set to debut on July 4, 2023.
Excavations by Hannah Michell
Women’s Fiction
Michell’s debut is a suspenseful read set in South Korea as one woman attempts to discover the truth of her husband’s disappearance. Secrets, government intrigue, and corruption abound in this story along with themes of motherhood, family, and activism. Readers interested in a story of mystery and love will be able to read this new release on July 11, 2023.
August
Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini
Historical Fiction
This World War I novel tells the story of munitionettes – women who built bombs in Britain’s arsenals during the war. Canary Girls is an inside look at the world of danger as English women worked to support the war effort. A sisterhood of soccer and sadly, a mysterious illness that haunts the workers of the bomb building factories, further unites these women. Readers will learn a lot about the crucial role women played during the Great War and discover a story of camaraderie starting August 8, 2023.
The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Young Adult Fiction | Mysteries & Detective Stories
After reading the final installment of The Inheritance Games trilogy last summer, I have been looking forward to Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ newest book in the world of the Hawthorne brothers and Avery Grambs. This new book, although not a fourth installment in the original trilogy, is a continued expansion of the mysteries and games first introduced to readers in The Inheritance Games. This latest novel by Barnes includes the POVs from two beloved characters – Grayson Hawthorne and Jameson Hawthorne. Get ready to piece together clues and solve mysteries starting August 29, 2023.
Which of the above books are you most looking forward to this summer?