22 June Books We’re Excited About

Plus, what's new in paperback and more

Reading ahead

Our TBR stacks may be covering every available surface, but there are always new books that we want to add. From sparkling debuts to tantalizing paranormal fantasies to magical romances, June's most anticipated list is packed with must-reads! Here are 22 upcoming releases across a mix of genres. These titles are available for preorder, but in the meantime, we have recs for similar reads that you can enjoy now.

Plus, see what's new in paperback and get in on an exclusive new Hunger Games 5-Book Box Set!

Literary fiction 

Flashlight by Susan Choi (June 3)

One night, Louisa and her father take a walk on the beach. He's carrying a flashlight. He cannot swim. Later Louisa is found washed up by the tide, barely alive. Her father is gone. She is ten years old. This gripping novel chases the shockwaves of one family's catastrophe across time, nations, and memory.

The Slip by Lucas Schaefer (June 3)

It's the summer of 1998 in Austin Texas and Nathaniel Rothstein is coming into his own as a promising young boxer. Then one night, he vanishes. Across the city, Charles Rex, going by "X," has been undergoing his own teenage transformation. This riveting debut is perfect for fans of Jonathan Franzen and Donna Tartt.

What to read while you wait: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Far and Away by Amy Poeppel (June 10)

Perfect strangers Lucy and Greta have agreed to a house swap—and boy, are they going to regret it. Trading Southern charm and barbecue for European sophistication and schnitzel, the two women get a lot more than a change of scenery as they move into each other's houses, neighborhoods, and lives.

So Far Gone by Jess Walter (June 10)

Horrified at the state of his own mental health after coming to blows over politics at Thanksgiving dinner, journalist Rhys Kinnick retreated to live off the grid in a remote cabin. Now, seven years later, he's being forced back into the world on a madcap adventure to rescue his kidnapped grandchildren.

Mystery, thriller, and horror

King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby (June 10)

When eldest son Roman returns home after his father's car accident, he finds his younger brother, Dante, in debt to dangerous criminals. As Roman begins to understand the danger his family faces due to Dante's recklessness, his resolve only deepens. He will do anything to save his family.'

A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais (June 10)

Former child prodigy and world-renowned enigmatologist Destiny Whip is drawn out of her self-imposed isolation by a letter inviting her to interview for a job she didn't apply for. Interspersed with riddles and puzzles, this is a one-of-a-kind mystery that will leave you guessing and gasping until the very last page.

Don't Open Your Eyes by Liv Constantine (June 17)

Annabelle Reynolds has everything she's ever wanted. So when she begins to be tormented by nightmarish dreams about her future, she chalks them up to an overactive imagination. But when they start to come true, Annabelle must confront the question of whether she has any control over her own destiny.

Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores (June 24)

Twenty-eight and working at a Florida country club, Nora feels like she's going nowhere fast. That changes when she marries prominent forty-six-year-old lawyer Will Somerset after a whirlwind Cinderella-style courtship. But when Will disappears, Nora must find him and prove her innocence.

The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club by Gloria Chao (June 24)

The body in the closet was going to be a problem. Tucker Jones was a cheating scumbag and his three girlfriends banded together to exact revenge for all he's put them through. But now they've found him. Dead. And it seems clear that they'll need to solve his murder before they go down for it.

Sci-fi and fantasy

Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel (June 3)

This epic and daring novel imagines an alternate version of 1960s India that was never liberated from the British. Kalki Divekar is a daughter of Kingston—a city the British built on the ashes of Bombay. When tragedy strikes close to home, Kalki begins to play a dangerous game with small acts of resistance.

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab (June 10)

Three young women, each desiring independence and autonomy, take a chance on an uncertain future. This epic sapphic tale about immortality and hunger braids together three interconnected storylines spanning centuries, continents, and cultures. All first edition copies will be signed by the author!

Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell (June 17)

Heracles, hero of Greece, dedicates his feats to his "Auntie Hera." Little does he know that the vengeful goddess despises his devotion, as he is yet another child fathered by her philandering husband, Zeus. This second novel from a Nebula Award-winner brings a humanizing, redemptive touch to the Hercules story.

The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick (June 17)

Located on a remote stretch of California desert, a controversial treatment center lets broken-hearted patients sleep through their pain, waking from their prolonged slumber healed. But only if they're willing to accept the shadowy side effects. Pre-order now to receive the Deluxe Limited Hardcover Edition.

Historical fiction

Atmosphere: A Love Story by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June 3)

Fast-paced, thrilling, and emotional, this epic novel transports readers to the 1980s. Physics and astronomy professor Joan Goodwin is thrilled to be selected as one of a handful of applicants to be one of the first women to join NASA's space shuttle program, an experience that will forever change the trajectory of her life.

The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay (June 10)

When Lily identifies a forgery among one of the pieces in her new boss's prestigious Picasso exhibit, it sends shock waves through the 1970s London art scene and beyond. With the clock ticking and the clues starting to pile up against her, Lily must uncover the truth before she loses everything.

The Stolen Life of Collette Marceau by Kristin Harmel (June 17)

Alongside her mother, Colette Marceau grew up stealing jewels from the cruel and unkind to give to those in need, even funding the French Resistance during WWII. Until one night in 1942, it all went wrong. Seventy years later, Collette's life begins to unravel when a clue to what happened on that tragic night surfaces.

Eliza and the Duke by Harper St. George (June 30)

American heiress Eliza Dove is resigned to her quiet, respectable marriage of convenience. But first, the hopeless romantic only wants one night of adventure, exploring the dark corners of London with a mysterious stranger. Only now, she wants more. She wants him. This is book #2 in The Doves of New York series.

Romance

The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram (June 3)

Does your past define your destiny? Told through multiple perspectives, rich with emotion and immersive dual timelines, this novel weaves together a story of lost love, devastating secrets, shocking sabotage, and the painstaking decision two people must make in order to fulfill the futures they each desire.

The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison (June 3)

After a minor breakdown at her thirtieth birthday party, Meg, a famous actress, books an impromptu trip to the Irish village where she and her best friend Aimee dreamt of living. Once there, the locals don't just recognize her. They seem to know her and Meg realizes she has slipped into an alternate reality.

Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady (June 3)

Despite managing bookstores on the same Boston street, Josie Klein and Ryan Lawson have never interacted much—Josie's store focuses on serious literature, and Ryan's sells romance only. But when the new owner of both stores decides to combine them, the two are thrust into direct competition.

The Friendship Fling by Georgia Stone (June 3)

No one would ever call Ava Monroe a people person, not ideal for a barista in a busy London coffee shop. Then the insufferably cheerful, undeniably gorgeous Finn O'Callaghan rolls into her coffee shop with a horrifying proposal—a strictly friends-only summer fling. Against her better judgment, Ava says yes.

Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston (June 17)

Joni is a hit L.A. songwriter, but she's lost her inspiration. Returning to her North Carolina hometown, she begins hearing an alluring half formed melody in her head. When a maddening, arrogant man shows up who's haunted by the very same song, he has a plan for breaking their inconvenient telepathic connection.

New in paperback, plus a special Hunger Games box set

• House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas—The much-anticipated third book in the sexy Crescent City series.
• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros—This Deluxe Limited Edition of Book #2 of the blockbuster Empyrean series is available while supplies last.
• We Solve Murders by Richard Osman—The newest mystery from the bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club series.
• The Wedding People by Alison Espach—A propulsive and wise novel about an unexpected wedding guest who finds a fresh start.
• Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner—An exhilarating new family drama from the bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble.
• The Will of the Many by James Islington—At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets.

Plus:

• The Hunger Games 5-Book Hardcover Box Set by Suzanne Collins—Get the complete Hunger Games series with this Limited-Edition box set.

We hope you find some titles here that you want to add to your TBR list! Let us know which new books you're most excited about this month.

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