new fiction roundup
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New Fiction Roundup, May 2026
Can you feel it? Summer reading season is right around the corner! As you plan vacations and staycations, long weekends or surprise rainy days inside, here are some new fiction releases to take along. 5/5: The Calamity Club by Kathryn StockettIn 1933 Mississippi, an orphan and two women fallen on hard times band together with… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, April 2026
April showers us with reading options aplenty, from thrillers to examinations of interpersonal relationships, farm life, and beyond. 4/7: American Fantasy by Emma Straub Reluctantly, 50-year old newly divorced Annie is on a cruise with her sister, a cruise featuring the boy band of her youth. As a repressed part of herself is unlocked by alcohol, nostalgia, and a sense of possibility,… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, March 2026
There’s plenty of new fiction to be excited about in March, from haunted houses to family sagas and a vengeful Anne Boleyn, from local authors (Kim Fu) to returning favorites (Louise Erdrich, Yann Martel), and much more! 3/3: Lake Effect by Cynthia D’Aprix SweeneyIn a sleepy 1977 Rochester neighborhood, a copy of The Joy of… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, February 2026
2/3: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee ThompsonRom-com meets slasher flick when a speed dating event turns into a bloodbath and friends Jamie and Laurie will have to use all their knowledge of genre tropes to get out alive … and maybe find love on the way. (romance thriller) 2/3: The… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, November 2025
Surreal stories, character studies, family sagas and more await you in November’s new releases. 11/4: Bitter Honey by Lolá Ákínmádé In 1978, Nancy immigrates from Gambia to Sweden; in 2006, Nancy’s daughter Tina is representing Sweden at the Eurovision contest. But long buried secrets and a complicated mother-daughter relationship threaten to upend both their lives. (general fiction) 11/4: Cursed Daughters by Oyinkan Braithwaite Eniiyi has grown up with… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, October 2025
October finds lots of mystery, horror, and fantasy releases as we dip deeper into Fall. 10/7: All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles Zeb Wyckham, family outcast, nonetheless travels to a relative’s Gothic mansion, where he finds himself unwillingly part of an inheritance scheme. Forming a dubious alliance with his former lover, Zeb digs into… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, September 2025
September is back to school season, and whether that is literal for you or more figuratively just a time to return to more bookish pastimes, there are great new releases in September to check out. 9/2: To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage Steph Harper, member of the Cherokee Nation, has one goal: to… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, June 2025
As the day length reaches its peak this month, I hope you’re well on the way with your summer reading journey! Whether that be vacation reading, reading outdoors, participating in Book Bingo, or something else altogether. Take a gander at June’s new releases for some inspiration, including new books by S.A. Cosby, Jess Walter, Taylor… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, May 2025
Summer is nearly here, so queue up your vacation (and everyday) reading with some excellent new May releases. 5/6: All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta Single mom Sandy discovers that her daughter has a half-sibling – and the other mother is actually pretty great? What can family look like? (general fiction) 5/6: Home of the… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, May 2025
Summer is nearly here, so queue up your vacation (and everyday) reading with some excellent new May releases. 5/6: All the Mothers by Domenica Ruta Single mom Sandy discovers that her daughter has a half-sibling – and the other mother is actually pretty great? What can family look like? (general fiction) 5/6: Home of the… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, April 2025
Springtime is here, the flowers are popping, and the books are blooming! Read on for fiction arriving this month. 4/1: The Family Recipe by Carolyn Huynh Vietnamese sandwich restaurant founder Duc Tran has rewritten his will: if his five children want their inheritance, they’ll have to meet his wishes. His four daughters must take on… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, March 2025
Welcome to the busy spring publishing season! March has something for most everyone, so read on to discover books from favorite or new-to-you authors. 3/4: Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie During the Covid pandemic, four African women in the United States find themselves at emotional, professional, and personal crossroads. (general fiction) 3/4: The Dream… Continue reading
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New Fiction Roundup, February 2025
Ok, we’re a month into 2025. How is your reading going? For those on a roll, or those still on the hunt for their first good read of the year, February brings a range of offerings. And of course, don’t miss the new Peak Picks titles coming to branches in February. 2/4: The Dissenters by… Continue reading
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Winter 2025 Arts Events: Pico Iyer, Schuyler Bailar, Jesse Hagopian and More
If your ideal winter night is an evening listening to authors discuss intriguing books and ideas, we’ve got you covered, from Pico Iyer to Schulyer Bailar to T.J. Klune. All library events are free and open to the public. Check the event descriptions at spl.org/Calendar for registration links. Find more upcoming programs at spl.org/Authors. Silent Reading Night at… Continue reading