10 of the Best New Spring 2024 Book Releases

In 1985, Anita de Monte, a rising art star, mysteriously dies. Her fame fades fast. Years later, Raquel, a first-generation college student, stumbles upon Anita's forgotten story. As Raquel navigates the elitist art world, she feels like an outsider. But when she gets involved with a well-connected student, her life changes. Their bond mirrors Anita's past relationship, raising suspicion. Told from both women's perspectives, "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" explores themes of power, legacy, and the struggle for recognition in a world stacked against women of color.

Release Date: OUT NOW

Daphne Bell receives an unusual gift: with every potential love interest, a mysterious note appears predicting the relationship's exact end date. Years of heartbreak follow, but when she meets Jake, the note has no expiration. Hope blooms, but a secret Daphne holds could shatter their connection.

Release Date: 3/19/24

A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view 

While many narrative set pieces of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remain in place (floods and storms, stumbling across both unexpected death and unexpected treasure in the myriad stopping points along the river’s banks, encountering the scam artists posing as the Duke and Dauphin…), Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light.

Release Date: 03/19/2024

Sade Hussein, a new student at prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy, finds her world turned upside down when her roommate vanishes without a trace.

No one seems to care, and suspicion even falls on Sade. Determined to find the truth, Sade teams up with unlikely allies. Together, they navigate the dark underbelly of the school, uncovering a web of secrets and a culture of silence.

Release Date 3/19/2024

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea… and it just might work. 

It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected--including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together?

Release Date: 4/2/2024

Daphne's life is left in shambles when her fiancé ditches her for his best friend, Petra. Stranded in a charming lakeside town with a new librarian job, Daphne needs a roommate.

Enter Miles, Petra's equally heartbroken ex. A temporary cohabitation pact is hatched, fueled by shared scorn and a desire to make their exes jealous.

But as Daphne explores the town's quirky charm and bickers (and maybe flirts) with Miles, their fake revenge plot might just turn into something real.

Release Date: 4/23/24

"Real Americans" spans three generations of a Chinese American family. Lily, a first-generation immigrant, falls for Matthew, heir to a pharmaceutical fortune. Despite their differences, they connect.

Years later, their son Nick grapples with his identity on an isolated island, feeling a disconnect from his secretive mother. Nick embarks on a journey to find his biological father, unearthing hidden truths that challenge his family's history and what it means to be American.

Release Date 4/30/34

Lucy and Edward have amazing chemstry that ignites while Lucy is vacationing on Prince Edward island. There's just one catch: Felix is the younger brother of Lucy's best friend. Torn between attraction and loyalty, they vow to resist temptation. But as summer unfolds, charming scenery, sizzling tension, and the exploration of a new life path for Lucy make resisting Felix a nearly impossible feat.

Release Date: 5/7/2024

Anna, a struggling artist, and Liam, a wealthy heir, made a deal five years ago: a fake marriage for student housing. Now, Liam needs Anna to pose as his wife again for his sister's lavish wedding. Sparks fly as Anna's down-to-earth charm clashes with Liam's uptight world. Can their pretend relationship survive the luxurious chaos and their own undeniable chemistry?

Spoiler: I loved this one and will have my review up closer to release date.

Release Date 5/14/2024

In Kevin Kwan's "Lies and Weddings," expect a return to the glamour and chaos of Crazy Rich Asians. Rufus E. Gresham, a debt-ridden socialite, attends his extravagant sister's wedding with a mission: find a wealthy bride. Forbidden love, outrageous family drama, and hilarious social satire ensue as secrets spill and desires clash amongst the tropical paradise setting. This witty romance promises a rollercoaster ride of luxury, laughter, and high-stakes matchmaking.

Release Day 5/21/2024