Noteworthy book releases in April 2014
Whether it’s a new book from authors we love, or an intriguing premise that’s worthtaking a chance on, here is a selection of the titles being released in April 2014 (or very late March) that caught my eye:
The Other Language by Franscesca Marciano (paperback) – a short story collection described as a ‘tour de force’
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North (paperback | ebook) – apparently an acclaimed British author releasing a distinctly different novel for them under a pseudonym
Only the Animals by Ceridwen Dovey (paperback | ebook) – linked collection of stories told by souls of animals passed
The Collected Works of A J Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin (paperback | ebook) – likened to a favourite of mine, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand and set in an independent bookstore, made for booklovers
Meatloaf in Manhattan by Robert Power (paperback | ebook) – eclectic short story collection from Aussie author
The Italians at Cleat’s Corner Store by Jo Riccioni (paperback | ebook) – debut novel from Aussie author
Family Heirlooms by Zulmira Ribeiro Tavares (ebook) – translated from Portugese by Daniel Hahn, described as ‘a searingly brilliant novella from one of Brazil’s modern masters’
The Quick by Lauren Owen (paperback | ebook) – bookish gothic novel, debut author
Frog Music by Emma Donoghue (paperback | ebook) – latest release from the author of Room