New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on August 5

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There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I'll help you narrow down the week's new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week I have a whopping 14 great new books to share with you, including plenty of fantastic debuts. Read on! August 5 New Book Releases Zomromcom by Olivia Dade
When Edie tries to save her neighbor during the first zombie breach in decades, she's shocked to discover he's actually a centuries-old vampire named Max. Protective and brooding, Max insists she stay safe. Edie, however, refuses to sit out the fight. As they team up to stop a deadly conspiracy, their bond deepens, even as the stakes grow higher. Now Edie must decide if love is worth risking everything – even her life.
Zomromcom will have readers laughing from the very first sentence. Olivia Dade's new book release has fantastic banter and a great grumpy/sunshine relationship.
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Eli Francis is stuck: at a dead-end job, with an ex he can't forget, and a promotion just out of reach. A disastrous blind date with awkward but charming Peter Park unexpectedly inspires a fake dating scheme for Eli's next article. As their connection grows, Eli must decide what matters more: the truth he's chasing on the page or the love that's unfolding off of it.
Bestseller Mason Deaver is back with their adult romance debut. The Build-a-Boyfriend Project is a sweet and steamy queer romance with trans representation. This Kind of Trouble by Tochi Eze
In 1960s Lagos, spirited Margaret and British-born Benjamin fall in love, only for long-buried family secrets and Margaret's worsening mental health to tear them apart. Decades later, their grandson begins exhibiting troubling symptoms that echo the past. Soon, the estranged couple must reunite and confront the truths they once buried.
This Kind of Trouble is a powerful debut about love, legacy and the intergenerational costs of silence. Tochi Eze is a debut author you'll definitely want to keep an eye on.
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Clementine Clark swore off love and buried her musical dreams. That is, until she's invited to join Irish megastar Halloran on his U.S. tour as a backing vocalist. Thrust from small-town Texas into the world of sold-out arenas, she's caught off guard by the rush of performing, and by Halloran himself, a poetic and enigmatic rockstar. As the tour unfolds, sparks fly between them, but Clementine must decide if this whirlwind romance is just a fleeting note or something worth holding onto.
If you hadn't guessed from the description, If Not For My Baby is inspired by Hozier himself. Kate Golden makes the jump from romantasy to rockstar romance in this real-life fanfic. The Deathless One by Emma Hamm
On her wedding day, Jessamine's new husband betrays and murders her, stealing her throne. In death, she strikes a deal with the Deathless One, a cunning god desperate to return to the mortal realm, in exchange for her life and her kingdom. But as they fight side by side to reclaim what was lost, Jessamine finds herself drawn to the god she knows better than to trust. Now she must choose between her people's future and the dark, seductive power of the throne beside him.
Emma Hamm's new book release is the start of a unique romantasy trilogy. The Deathless One turns the genre upside down, delivering on its promise of death and vengeance
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When her daughter Dylan begins having violent, unexplainable fits, single gay mom Brigid must return to the extremist Catholic family she fled years ago. Convinced her daughter is possessed – just like a girl from Brigid's past – she turns to the only person who might help: her estranged uncle, Father Angus. But as Brigid digs into the truth behind a long-ago exorcism and her family's dark secrets, she realizes the real danger may be much closer than she thought.
This Is My Body is a gripping, emotionally-charged story about religious trauma, possession and the terrifying bonds of family. Lindsay King-Miller's darkly funny queer horror novel is perfect for fans of Rachel Harrison and Catriona Ward. Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
Evie Sage only wanted a steady job, but somehow ended up as assistant to the kingdom's most feared villain. Between magical chaos, office assassins and a dangerously inconvenient crush on her boss, Evie's new role is anything but ordinary. As a prophecy threatens to unravel everything, she must survive the job – and her feelings – without losing her life or her last shred of dignity.
Book three in Hannah Nicole Maehrer's Assistant to the Villain series is already here! Accomplice to the Villain is full of grumpy bosses, snarky frogs and unexpected romance.
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Necromancer Azul del Arroyo will stop at nothing to steal her sister's bones back from Death, even if it means defying gods. But the Emissary of Death, tasked with stopping her, finds himself drawn to her instead. As their fates entwine with witches, kings and ancient magic, Azul discovers that Death may not be the only god she must challenge to save the world, and the ones she loves.
Swashbuckling, grand, and tragically romantic, Mistress of Bones is an epic, multi-POV fantasy of love, loss and defiance in the face of death. Maria Z. Medina's can't-miss debut is perfect for fans of The Bone Shard Daughter and Six of Crows . Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta
Myung and Laleh are keepers of the Whale of Babel, storytellers who live in cosmic devotion to the mysterious Great Wisa. But when Myung escapes into a universe of shifting islands and ancient myths, her journey fractures their bond and unearths long-buried truths.
Blending fable, memory and madness, Tashan Mehta asks: in a world built on stories, what truths are worth holding on to? Mad Sisters of Esi presents a dazzling fantasy world where the truth is ever-changing.
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In post-war San Francisco, a group of food service bots running a ghost kitchen take over their own delivery app. Soon, they become a beloved neighborhood noodle spot. But when mysterious fake bad reviews start flooding in, the bots must track down the saboteur before their hard-earned reputation – and their future – fall apart.
Automatic Noodle is a charming new book release perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' Monk and Robot novellas. Annalee Newitz tackles themes of capitalism, identity and community while holding onto cozy vibes. Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker
Alison, grieving the loss of her younger sister who drowned at sea, struggles with loneliness in her cramped New York apartment. One night, she encounters a ghostly fish resembling her sister, which becomes her constant companion and protector. As Alison navigates dating, friendship and healing, she must confront whether her sister's presence is holding her back from truly living.
Stuart Pennebaker's debut is both a coming-of-age novel and an intense character study. Ghost Fish will quickly pull readers in with its tender meditations on grief, connection and finding life after loss.
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In the fading kingdom of Esquaveta, Princess Tullia dreads her arranged marriage to a dreadful prince, especially after falling for a humble apprentice scribe. Desperate to secure the alliance, her father commands the castle's disgraced magician, Anatole, to brew a potion that will force her consent. Once a prodigy and now a laughingstock, Anatole must choose between betraying the princess who still believes in him or risking his last chance at redemption.
Louis Sachar, the beloved author of Holes , presents his first adult novel, and his first book since 2015. The Magician of Tiger Castle is destined to become a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love and unexpected magic. The Dead Husband Cookbook by Danielle Valentine
Celebrity chef Maria Capello built an empire after the mysterious disappearance of her husband, famed chef Damien Capello. However, she's never spoken about it. 20 years later, she's writing her memoirs and insists they be edited by Thea Woods, a fan who has no idea why she's been chosen. As Thea travels to Maria's remote estate to uncover the truth, she begins suspecting that the rumors – about murder, stolen recipes, and a legendary secret ingredient – might hold more than a grain of truth.
The Dead Husband Cookbook is a fast-paced and delightfully twisty read that blends dark humor with sharp suspense. From the first page, Danielle Valentine grabs hold of her readers and never lets go, serving up secrets, scandals and just the right dash of menace.
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Born a bastard and shunned by society, Alma discovers she's the daughter of a powerful noble bound to the terrifying god known as the Dread Beast. To save her dying mother, Alma sacrifices her arm in a binding ritual, only to lose her anyway and become a pawn in her father's deadly schemes. With the help of the Beast – an eldritch god only she can see – Alma sets out on a path of vengeance to destroy the House that took everything from her.
House of the Beast is a dark and gripping fantasy with a twisted romance at its center. Michelle Wong's debut will leave you wanting more in the best way.
​You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What August 5 new book release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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