June New Releases We're Excited For!
June brings summer fun, so we've collected the best June new releases for your next favorite summer read!
Here are our Fiction and Nonfiction New Releases!
Fire Exit by Morgan Talty
I had the pleasure of reading this novel early and absolutely loved it! It’s a quiet book about inheritance, regret, and what it means to be a family. Talty’s writing is stellar and the author of Night of the Living Rez has again elevated the quotidian.
Out June 4th!
Sing Like Fish: How Sound Rules Life Under Water by Amorina Kingdon
Here’s a book about something I never put much thought into, past those whale song sleep aids. Kingdon tells the story of our world’s submerged sounds, how important they are to life under sea, and how humans are affecting this environment with their own noise.
Out June 4th!
Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey Into the Heart of American Democracy by Francis S Barry
This is the story of a road trip across country on the Lincoln Highway. Barry and his wife invoke the spirit of Lincoln to try to figure out what holds this country together, and how to keep it that way. I love a good road trip tale and look forward to their discoveries and revelations.
Out June 4th!
Any Person Is the Only Self: Essays by Elisa Gabbert
I have loved Gabbert’s previous collections of essays--and poetry--and am eager to get my hands on the next work of this extraordinarily smart, funny, insightful woman. These essays range from art to reading to the life of the mind and promise to be piquant and wise.
Out June 11th!
Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century by Laura Beers
Both sides of the aisle use Orwell’s writings to bolster their own claims. Beers strips this away to examine what “Orwellian” truly means. She also examines fake news and cancel culture through the lens of his writing. As an Orwell fan, I look forward to this new take.
Out June 11th!
Four Squares by Bobby Fingers
This queer narrative follows two men in alternating timelines, thirty years apart. It is a novel about friendship, loneliness, and most of all, building community. Big-hearted and relatable, this should be great for fans of Andrew Sean Greer’s novel, Less.
Out June 18th!
God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer by Joseph Earl Thomas
Earning starred reviews and standout blurbs already, this novel is on my summer reading list! It follows a young Black man on his shift in an ER and examines everyday Black life from health to politics, while in fact the young man is just starving for an Otis Spunkmeyer muffin.
Out June 18th!
Bear by Julia Phillips
Bear is a novel about sisterhood and the strength of that bond. Two sisters, both struggling to get by in their small hometown, react in wildly different ways to the sighting of a bear in the area. The strain puts into doubt their hopes to escape their existence.
Out June 25th!
The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise by Olivia Laing
Laing’s highly anticipated book examines the garden: who gets to inhabit this paradise and who is excluded? How did this come to be and how can we change it? Moving between real and imagined gardens and in time, this is for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass and honeybees.
Out June 25th!
Hombrecito by Santiago Jose Sanchez
This novel follows a young man moving between worlds: his motherland and his new life as an immigrant; his love for his mother and his true queer identity. Sanchez’s book has gotten rave reviews so far and I can’t wait to pick up their debut book.
Out June 25th!
Here are our Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Children's New Releases!
Moonstorm by Yoon Ha Lee
In a society where conformity is valued above all else, a teen girl training to become an Imperial pilot is forced to return to her rebel roots to save her world. This YA fantasy is the perfect mix of women empowerment and rebel movements.
Out June 4th!
Gorgeously Me! by Jonathan Van Ness, illustrated by Kamala Nair
Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn't always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers that they are loved and cherished, exactly as they are. A joyous, lyrical ode of pride and self-love and a celebration of all of the things that make us exceptional.
Out June 4th!
The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin
A YA debut about a troubled teen who discovers a pack of feral girls in the woods and is swept up in the ensuing mystery: Are the Wild Girls of Happy Valley lost princesses from a faraway land, as they believe, or are they brainwashed victims of a deranged kidnapper? Prefect for fans of Sadie and The Hazel Wood.
Out June 11th!
The Cookie Crumbles by Tracy Badua and Alechia Dow
The Great British Bake Off meets Knives Out in this fun and propulsive middle grade novel following two best friends who must solve the mystery behind a baking competition gone awry. This book will leave you wanting to eat lots of sweets.
Out June 11th!
The Girl Who Kept the Castle by Ryan Graudin
Nevermoor meets Howl's Moving Castle in this engaging fantasy--the first in a duology--from acclaimed author Ryan Graudin. Perfect for fans of wizards, dragons, magical castles, spectacular spells, and a spunky cat who may not be what he seems.
Out June 18th!
Help Wanted: One Rooster by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier
The search for the perfect rooster to save a struggling farm from chaos will leave readers howling--and trying out their very best cock-a-doodle-doo! Check this out to see if they are able to find the perfect reader.
Out June 18th!
Two Sides to Every Murder by Danielle Valentine
This YA thriller is about two teens who return to Camp Lost Lake, site of the cold case that sealed their fates. Perfect for fans of true crime.
Out June 25th!
Brave Like Godzilla by Charlie Moon
Face your fears with Minilla and Godzilla in this original picture book! For Godzilla fans, there is no age limit requirement with this book. Just open it and enjoy!
Out June 25th!
Six of Sorrow by Amanda Linsmeier
Sixteen years ago, six girls were born on the same day--and now, on their birthday, one of them is missing. From the author of Starlings comes a story about small towns, friendships, and the terrifying things your parents don't tell you, that's perfect for fans of Yellowjackets.
Out June 25th!
Cats: An Illustrated Guide to Cool Cats by Eliza Jeffery
Calling all cat lovers! Cats is a must have illustrated guide to all things feline, from purr-fect pets to wild predators. Showcasing all 38 species of cat, including lions, tigers, leopards, and other big cats, alongside all your favorite breeds of house cat. Each illustrated cat is accompanied by funny bite-size facts and stats to give you the lowdown on the species or breed's history, quirks, and special skills.
Out June 25th!
ABOUT THE BOOKSELLERS
Despite spending decades on the East Coast, Llalan remains a stalwart Midwesterner. And although she has an MA in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College in Boston, she prefers the life of a Bookstore Lady. Llalan loves literary fiction, nature writing, and craft beer.
Jordan, our YA, middle grade, and children's book buyer, has a fraternal twin sister. She has never been on an airplane--the farthest she has ever traveled was New Jersey by train. She is an avid K-Pop Collector and owns over 500 K-Pop albums!