New books we can’t wait to get our hands on: August 30
This week’s new books include the second installment of a YA favorite.
Welcome to this week’s installment of books that we’re having trouble resisting right now. New hardcovers and paperbacks almost always come out on Tuesdays, meaning that if you’re weak, you might not want to check out Amazon’s books department today.
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I admit it: I’m weak. But I venture into the new listings every week nevertheless.
The links for each title will take you straight to Amazon’s listing. While yours truly does not hold an opinion on the superiority of electronic or hard copies of books, she would like to note that electronic books get delivered instantly.
Without further ado, let’s get right into the newness. Please feel free to imagine that sweet new books smell. (Or don’t, if that just makes it harder to resist.)
A Torch Against the Night
Yes, Sabaa Tahir’s sequel to last year’s stellar An Ember in the Ashes has finally arrived on bookshelves everywhere. As a second book, expect it to be a little darker than the already-heavy first installment. That’s supported by the book’s description on Amazon. In short, Elias and Laia are on the run, and they’re about to try a prison break for Laia’s brother. Hot on their heels is Helene, Elias’ former best friend and imperial loyalist, among others looking to stop their quest. One Goodreads reviewer called it “brutal, but also perfection.” You may need to take breaks from all the suffering contained in this one. I may have to pair it with the next entry myself. Razorbill; hardcover, 464 pages; list price: $19.95.
If I Only Had a Duke
Confession time: I ate up Lenora Bell’s debut, How the Duke Was Won, on vacation this year, and basically immediately added If I Only Had a Duke to my to-read list. Like most historical romances, you don’t need to have read the first book to enjoy the second, but I recommend it nevertheless. Our heroine for this round is Dorothea Beaumont, who really just wants to go live out her days peacefully in Ireland. Enter Dalton, Duke of Osborne, who really just wants to take revenge on the man who ruined his family. Sparks fly when he agrees to escort her to Ireland, and romance (surprise) ensues. In addition to praising the writing, Goodreads reviews compliment Thea as a great heroine. Avon; mass market paperback, 384 pages; list price: $7.99.
High Stakes: A Wild Cards Novel
Finally, fans suffering from A Song of Ice and Fire withdrawal and looking for a George R.R. Martin fix should give this a try. He edits (with Melinda Snodgrass) and contributes to this series, set in an alternative universe where the Wild Card virus gives Aces superhuman powers, and Jokers odd physical conditions. This is the 23rd installment. Goodreads reviews say the book does make sense without reading all of the preceding ones, but you may want to read Lowball at the very least. However, the book reads like one person wrote it, impressive considering the long list of writers who pitched in. Tor Books; hardcover, 560 pages; list price: $27.99.
Next: Why you should read Throne of Glass
In the non-fiction department, the Doctor Who cookbook has also hit shelves today.
Did we miss the big release from your favorite author? Or is that still to come? Sound off in the comments below, and, until next week, happy reading!