5 new release books you can’t miss this month
Ready for a fresh batch of great books to read this month? From a fantastic cookbook to a chilling thriller, no matter what your literary taste, there’s something new for you.
1. The Little Breton Bistro by Nina George
From the author of the international bestseller The Little Paris Bookshop comes yet another delightfully colourful novel set in France. Marianne Messman, an unhappily married woman, is saved from drowning by a homeless man, decides to reinvent her life, moving to the tiny port town of Kerdruc in Brittany. There, she encounters a number of eccentric characters, falling in love once more, and must decide what her future holds – comfort and familiarity with her husband, or excitement and the unknown.
2. The End of the Day by Claire North
Charlie doesn’t have your ordinary desk job. But, sooner or later, you will meet him. Everyone will. In a hospital, on a battlefield, at the scene of a car crash… Because before death comes to take you, you’ll get a visit from Charlie. Sometimes he’s sent as a courtesy, sometimes as a warning – but he never knows which. If you like unconventional, thought-provoking and hauntingly beautiful writing, this book could be a new favourite.
3. Essential Cookbook by Julie Goodwin
Australia’s original Masterchef is back with over 300 of her go-to recipes, from making the perfect omelette and roasting chicken like a pro to preparing quick-fix salads and family favourite desserts like Victoria sponge cake. No matter how much or how little you have in your fridge or pantry, Julie has a food solution to everything.
4. The Lucky One by Caroline Overington
Fans of bestselling page-turner The One Who Got Away, you’re in luck. Caroline Overington is back with yet another gripping psychological thriller, and it sounds just as un-put-down-able as the last. When billionaire developers purchase a 150-year-old castle, they uncover something unsettling – skeleton after skeleton… and not all of them are old. It’s down to detectives to track down the castle’s previous owners and solve the mystery once and for all.
5. The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
After the tragic death of her beloved brother, Alexandra decides to travel to Bulgaria in an effort to outrun her grief. However, when a baggage mix-up leaves her holding an urn filled with ashes, she is forced to confront her pain. As she sets out in search of the urn’s owners, its significance becomes increasingly clear, with the truth behind it lying at the very heart of this beautiful, dark and mysterious country.
Tell us in the comments below, what books are you looking forward to this month?