Noteworthy book releases in July 2014
Whether it’s a new book from authors we love, or an intriguing premise that could be worth taking a chance on, here are a few of the titles being released in July 2014 ( or late June) that caught my eye:
How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky by Lydia Netzer (paperback | ebook) – from the author of Shine Shine Shine; ‘combines math, magic, and science in a unique alchemy that gives us an entirely new kind of love story’ — David Abrams
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (paperback | ebook) – from Aussie author of The Husband’s Secret and The Last Anniversary; ‘wit, good humor, sharp insight into human nature and addictive storytelling’ — Kirkus Reviews
Scattered Monkeys by Bruce Venables (paperback | ebook) – Aussie author, ‘From Hong Kong’s glittering mansions to its shady opium divans, from its wealthy elite to its brutal triad societies, from warrior monks to merciless politicians… a heart-stopping, exhilarating thriller.’
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands by Chris Bohjalian (paperback ) – ‘A story of loss, adventure, and the search for friendship in the wake of catastrophe’
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton (paperback | ebook) – set in 17th century Amsterdam, ‘beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heart-pounding suspense… a magnificent story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth’, for fans of Sarah Waters and Donna Tartt
Silence Once Begun by Jesse Ball (paperback | ebook ) – ‘Wildly inventive and emotionally powerful… a devastating portrayal of a justice system compromised, and evidence that Jesse Ball is a voraciously gifted novelist working at the height of his powers.’
