One of my favorite aspects of summer are all the new releases. For some reason, I feel like my favorite books have all come out during a summer season, not to mention that it’s the perfect time for reading. Summer brings sunny blue skies and green grass, days at the pool, and picnics—all which vibe perfectly with a book in my hand. While there are always books that I look forward to reading, here are a few June book releases that I’ve already pre-ordered for my personal collection.
Meant to be Mine: Hannah Orenstein
Edie’s grandmother, Gloria has a special gift—she can tell the exact day someone will meet their soul mate and she’s accurately predicted the day every single one of her family members has met their match. When Gloria gets a vision for 29-year-old Edie, she knows it’s her time. Yet, fate comes with more complications than Edie expects, and she can’t shake the nagging suspicion that her perfect guy doesn’t have perfect timing.
Releases June 7th
Moonlight and the Pearler’s Daughter: Lizzie Pook
Young Eliza Brightwell is traveling with her family via boat from London to Western Australia. In 1886, the journey isn’t an easy one, but the family is excited for their new home, where fortune sits at the bottom of the ocean just waiting to be claimed by those brave enough to venture into its depths. When 10 years later, Eliza’s eccentric father and the pearl diving boat’s captain disappears, townsfolk are quick to cry murder. Yet, Eliza knows it’s up to her to discover who or what is really responsible.
Releases June 14th
Counterfeit: Kirstin Chen
Ava Wong seemingly has it all—she’s a Chinese American lawyer, she has a successful surgeon husband, a young son, and a gorgeous home. Everything should be perfect, but her life is crumbling beneath her. Her marriage is falling apart, she’s not using her law degree and she’s had enough of her toddler’s temper tantrums. But, when Ava reconnects with an old friend who is mysteriously dripping in luxury goods, Ava is brought into the world of counterfeit luxury handbags. When her friend vanishes and leaves Ava with the responsibility, she’s left to face the consequences of her new life.
Releases June 7th
Nuclear Family: Joseph Han
Set in the months leading up to the 2018 nuclear missile false alarm, a Korean American family living in Hawai’i faces the fallout of their eldest son’s attempt to run across the Demilitarized Zone into North Korea. What his family doesn’t know? Jacob has been possessed by the ghost of his lost grandfather, who desperately wants to cross the divide and find the family he left in the north. When Jacob is detained, his family fears their son won’t ever be able to return home.
Releases June 7th
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