There's Still Time
August is an amazing time of the year. In North America, it’s the final full month of summer and, while baking sun can be a bit intense, it’s also a reminder that there’s still time to get out there before the temperatures drop, before schedules tighten and, for families, before the school year starts.
There’s still time to finish your summer reading challenge. There’s still time to indulge in a book poolside. And there’s still time to release all boundaries and embark on that adventure you’ve been wanting. Regardless of what you do, be sure check out a new release. Here are a few books that are out this month:
· Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham – Thriller
· Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings – Romance
· The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin – Historical Fiction
· Departure 37 by Scott Carson – Thriller, Historical
Or, if you’re looking for a good summer read that’s been loved for a while, try these:
· People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – Romance
· The Most by Jessica Anthony – Fiction
· Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro – Science Fiction
· Death and Croissants by Ian Moore – Humor, Mystery
Take a breath, take a moment, and enjoy the dog days of summer!
Booklist Six: Books to Check Out in August
Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham – Thriller
Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist... until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew. Will be released on August 26. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/9iOZyTa
The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen – Thriller
Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family. Georgia is locked in a psychiatric institution where the most violent offenders are held while she awaits trial. The only words she whispers when her estranged twin sister Amanda visits are, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.” Will be released on August 5. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/bH2F9WL
Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer – Humor, Fantasy
Evie Sage didn’t mean to become the right-hand woman to the kingdom’s most terrifying villain. One minute, she was applying for an entry-level position that promised “light paperwork and occasional beheadings,” and the next, she was knee-deep in magical mayhem, murder plots, and an entirely inappropriate crush on her brooding, sharp-jawed, walking disaster of a boss. Will be released on August 5. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/9zc1TIU
Well, Actually by Mazey Eddings – Romance
Eva Kitt never expected to be the host of Sausage Talk, interviewing B-list celebrities over wieners, instead of pursuing the journalism career she dreamed of. When Eva publicly calls out her college ex for ghosting her, her video goes viral. It doesn’t help said ex is Rylie Cooper, a beloved social media personality that has built a platform on deconstructing toxic masculinity and teaching men how to be decent partners. Will be released August 5. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/gWfziF3
The Society of Unknowable Objects by Gareth Brown – Science Fiction, Fantasy
The world of unknowable objects—magical items that most people have no idea possess powers—has been quiet for decades, but the three current members of a secret society have remained watchful, meeting every six months in the basement of a bookshop in London. When Frank Simpson, the longest-standing member of the Society of Unknowable Objects, hears of a new artifact coming to light in Hong Kong, he sends Magda Sparks—author by day and newest member—to investigate. Within hours of arriving in Hong Kong, Magda is facing death and danger, and is forced to flee, using an artifact that not even the rest of the Society knows about. Will be released on August 12. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/9OkD5Qu
We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter – Thriller
Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites.
For Officer Emmy Clifton, it’s personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help—and now she must bring her home. But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did. Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding? Will be released on August 12. Check it out here: https://a.co/d/aiREeal
Coffee and a book
Coffee, tea and latte syrup combos to try with your next read
- If you're a coffee lover, consider checking out Coffee Emporium, https://www.coffee-emporium.com. They produce sustainably sourced coffee that is amazing. They're located in Cincinnati, Ohio but you can order online. One to try: Winter Solstice
- More of a tea drinker? Try the Bourbon Chestnut Herbal Tea or the Banana Nut Muffin Herbal Tea from The Spice & Tea Exchange at spiceandtea.com.
- If you're a latte drinker and make them at home (typically 2 shots espresso and 8oz steamed milk), consider adding the following flavored syrup combinations:
1T maple + 1T caramel
1T lavender + 1T vanilla
2T caramel + 1T shortbread
