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March 14, 2019

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 | More

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Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - A look at upcoming book releases I'm most excited about.

I don’t know about you, but I am SO over winter! Thank goodness spring is officially only five short days away. As down as I am on winter right now, I do have to admit that my reading was pretty darn good. I read four books that will be in the running for my 2019’s Best Books of the Year list, and three of those were featured on my Winter Preview 2019. I hope the books on my Spring Preview 2019 bring me the same sort of reading pleasure. It’s always tough for me to narrow these lists down and that was especially true of April releases, so today I’m sharing a whopping 18 books to read this spring. Enjoy!

Late March Releases

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - my Lovely Wife by Samantha DowningMy Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing (debut)
Publisher: Berkley Books (3/26)
Length: 359 pages

The Draw
– A debut thriller.
– Couple getting away with murder.
– A blurb that gives little away!

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - The Other Americans by Laila LalamiThe Other Americans by Laila Lalami
Publisher: Pantheon (3/26)
Length: 320 pages

The Draw
– Repercussions of an immigrant’s death.
– Large, diverse cast of characters.
– Secrets, hypocrisies, and love.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - White Elephant by Julie LangsdorfWhite Elephant by Julie Langsdorf (debut)
Publisher: Ecco (3/26)
Length: 326 pages

The Draw
– Neighbors at odds over a HUGE new house>
– Dysfunctional community.
– Touted as a darkly funny comedy.

April Releases

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - The Editor by Steven RowleyThe Editor by Steven Rowley
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (4/2)
Length: 320 pages

The Draw
– Loved Rowley’s debut, Lily and the Octopus (my review).
– Writer being edited by Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
– Family secrets unraveling.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - The Ash Family by Molly DektarThe Ash Family by Molly Dektar (debut)
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (4/9)
Length: 352 pages

The Draw
– Love the cover!
– 19-year old joins an “off-the-grid” community.
– People begin disappearing.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Lost Roses by Martha Hall KellyLost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
Publisher: Ballantine Books (4/9)
Length: 448 pages

The Draw
– Loved Kelly’s debut, Lilac Girls (my review).
– WWI era historical fiction for a change of pace.
– St. Petersburg and NYC settings.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Naamah by Sara BlakeNaamah by Sarah Blake (debut)
Publisher: Riverhead Books (4/9)
Length: 304 pages

The Draw
– The story of Noah from his wife’s perspective.
– A woman torn between her faith and outrage.
– Fable-like, poetic writing (could go either way).

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Trust Exercise by Susan ChoiTrust Exercises by Susan Choi
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co. (4/9)
Length: 272 pages

The Draw
– COA story set at a performing arts high school.
– Promise of a premise “flipped upside-down.”
– Lots and lots and lots of buzz!

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Miracle Creek by Angie KimMiracle Creek by Angie Kim (debut)
Publisher: Sarah Crichton Books (4/16)
Length: 368 pages

The Draw
– This line: “My husband asked me to lie.”
– A courtroom thriller.
– An experimental medical device explodes.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Nanaville by Anna QuindlenNanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting by Anna Quindlen
Publisher: Random House (4/23)
Length: 176 pages

The Draw
– I’ve finally caught up to Anna Quindlen!
– Thrilled to get her wit and wisdom on being a grandparent.
– Super short.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Cape May by Chip CheekCape May by Chip Cheek (debut)
Publisher: Celadon Books (4/30)
Length: 256 pages

The Draw
– 1950’s era America.
– Southern newlyweds awed by the glamourous.
– A beach town playground.

May Releases

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - The Farm by Joanne RamosThe Farm by Joanne Ramos (debut)
Publisher: Random House (5/7)
Length: 336 pages

The Draw
– A resort like “farm” for pregnant women.
– Women can’t leave.
– An immigrant story.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Juliet the Maniac by Juliet EscoriaJuliet the Maniac by Juliet Escoria (debut)
Publisher: Melville House (5/7)
Length: 336 pages

The Draw
– A coming-of-age story with personal connections
– A story of mental illness and self-destruction.
– Written from the perspective of the “bad” friend.

Rough MagicNovel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Rough Magic by Laura Prior-Palmer by Laura Prior-Palmer (debut)
Publisher: Catapult (5/7)
Length: 288 pages

The Draw
– True account of the world’s longest horse race.
– 19-year old woman enters on a whim.
– Only woman to ever win & youngest ever winner.

The Night BeforeNovel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - The Night Before by Wendy Walker by Wendy Walker
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (5/14)
Length: 320 pages

The Draw
– Trusted author.
– A psychological thriller involving sisters.
– Doesn’t have GIRL, SISTER or WOMAN in the title!

Early June Releases

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Mostly Dead Things by Kristen ArnettMostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett (debut)
Publisher: Tin House Books (6/4)
Length: 354 pages

The Draw
– That title to start!
– Unusual Florida taxidermy shop setting.
-The publisher’s synopsis makes it sound VERY funny.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Places and Names by Elliot AckermanPlaces and Names by Elliot Ackerman
Publisher: Penguin Press (6/11)
Length: 256 pages

The Draw
– From the author of Waiting for Eden (my review).
– Insiders account of modern war.
– Ackerman himself, Marine turned journalist.

Novel Visits Spring Preview 2019 - Recursion by Blake CrouchRecursion by Blake Crouch
Publisher: Crown 96/11)
Length: 336 pages

The Draw
– The right time for a good sci-fi thriller.
– The ability to remake memories.
– I missed Crouch’s widely praised debut, Dark Matter.

Which spring releases are you most looking forward to?

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Comments

  1. Sarah's Book Shelves says

    March 14, 2019 at 4:26 am

    Oooh – I didn’t realize there was a new Blake Crouch coming!

    And Cape May is on my list too – and Places & Names obviously!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      I look forward to talking about those books and many more with you ANY season!

      Reply
  2. renee says

    March 14, 2019 at 4:38 am

    Susie as usual your graphics are awesome! I’m excited about Spring along several of these…The Editor, Cape May, Miracle Creek, and Recursion top my list. I hadn’t heard of The Ash Family but I’m interested. Here’s to great spring reading

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks, Renee. As you know I love doing the graphics, so it’s always nice to hear it looks good. Yes, let’s hope spring reading is good to us all.

      Reply
  3. RK says

    March 14, 2019 at 6:04 am

    Fantastic list! I’m most looking forward to My Lovely Wife, Trust Exercise, Miracle Creek, and The Night Before.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      My review of My Lovely Wife is actually posting on Thursday. (I liked it very much.) It will be fun to talk spring books with you.

      Reply
  4. Amy @ Read a Latte says

    March 14, 2019 at 8:13 am

    I am SO excited for Mostly Dead Things! Kristen Arnett makes me laugh every day on twitter, and I imagine her writing will be just as enjoyable.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      I don’t follow Kristen Arnett and Twiter. Sounds like I’d better fix that ASAP!

      Reply
  5. Lauren says

    March 14, 2019 at 8:26 am

    I am usually put off by novels that are pushed really hard, but I have to say MIRACLE CREEK did not disappoint. I loved it and highly recommend. The other on this list I’m really looking forward to is ROUGH MAGIC, and I’m tempted to give MY LOVELY WIFE a try based on some early buzz from trusted sources.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that you’ve already read AND liked Miracle Creek. I completely agree about being fearful of over-hyped books. If you come back on Thursday, my review of My Lovely Wife will be up.

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        March 18, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        I will definitely take a peek at what you think about WIFE. I don’t like to read reviews before I pick something up, but you always give enough information outside your full review that gives me a gut reaction, which I appreciate. 🙂

        Reply
  6. susan says

    March 14, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Thanks for the Spring List! I’m quite over winter as well. All the snow is melting here now, pretty quickly. I think I’m most curious on this list about : Trust Exercises. Got to see if that is any good.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      Here’s to the end of winter!

      Reply
  7. Angela says

    March 14, 2019 at 5:06 pm

    I’m so excited about Blake Crouch’s new one!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      I’ve never read Crouch, but look forward to giving him a try.

      Reply
  8. Madeline says

    March 14, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    “Mostly Dead Things” reminds me of “Daisy Faye and the Miracle Man” which I loved so much. That one is a definite.

    I have a couple of the early ones on hold already.

    Thanks for the update!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      You’re welcome, Madeline. Hope your spring reading is awesome.

      Reply
  9. Beth F says

    March 15, 2019 at 6:44 am

    Our lists overlap a bit … but I still found a couple new ones to add my list. I passed on Naamah. I need to look into Cape May.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:11 pm

      Why did you pass on Naamah? Had you heard some negatives?

      Reply
      • Beth F says

        March 18, 2019 at 3:39 am

        No but I’ve read a similar book … umm can’t remember the title. The story was told from wife and daughters-in-law’s viewpoints. Thought maybe this would be more of the same.

        Reply
  10. Rachel @ Never Enough Novels says

    March 15, 2019 at 6:45 am

    I like how you listed a few “draws” for each new book coming out! That’s such a helpful way to get an idea of whether I want to read it. I received an actual physical ARC of The Farm (hooray!!!) so I can’t wait to read that one.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks, Rachel. I appreciate knowing that the way I do my previews works for others. I’m excited about The Farm, too. Lucky you to have a physical copy!

      Reply
  11. Catherine says

    March 15, 2019 at 7:28 pm

    We have a fair amount of overlap but in April only- which means we can vet May books for each other!

    In May, I’m excited about Disappearing Earth and Rules for Visiting.

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 17, 2019 at 7:13 pm

      I will definitely read Disappearing Earth, too, but my list was SO long! I’m always excited to talk books with you. Here’s to great spring reading!

      Reply
  12. Shelleyrae says

    March 18, 2019 at 1:55 am

    Some fabulous titles, thanks for sharing

    Have a great reading week and please stop by:)

    Shelleyrae @ Book’d Out

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 18, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks for stopping by. I’ll be sure to visit!

      Reply
  13. Renee says

    March 19, 2019 at 6:05 am

    I’ve been thinking about reading The Farm. Great list!
    My ttt
    http://www.thehauntedgravebooks.com/2019/03/top-ten-tuesday-books-on-my-spring-2019.html

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks so much. here’s to great spring reading!

      Reply
  14. Barb (boxermommyreads) says

    March 19, 2019 at 6:33 am

    I NEED Mostly Dead Things. Can’t wait to get it. Also, a story from Noah’s wife’s perspective sounds pretty interesting. Hope you love all of these!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 21, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      I’d read Mostly Dead Things right now if I didn’t have a ridiculous amount of April ARCs to get through! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  15. Lydia says

    March 19, 2019 at 8:02 am

    I’m incredibly curious about The Farm. Definitely need to read that one.

    My Top Ten Tuesday post.

    Reply
  16. Valerie S. says

    March 21, 2019 at 8:41 am

    This is a fabulous list as most titles are new to me. I’m especially interested in Naamah. I really like The Draw )three bullet points) you list for each book!

    Reply
    • Susie says

      March 21, 2019 at 6:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Valerie. I appreciate the positive feedback.

      Reply

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