Check out these two very different new releases we are reading this fall.
Too Old for This, by Samantha Downing, out August 12
Have you ever wondered what serial killers do in retirement? If so, you will love this book. Lottie Jones has long since retired from her murderous hobby, but when she receives an unexpected visit, it threatens to expose all of her buried secrets, forcing her to consider coming out of retirement for one last murder. Too Old for This is dark and twisted for sure, as you might expect if you read Downing’s 2019 novel, My Lovely Wife, but it is not overly serious; Downing makes you laugh as much as she makes you squirm.
The Book of Lost Hours, by Hayley Gelfuso, out August 12
If there were a library filled with the memories of those who lived through historical moments, its shelves would be endless. This is the image that is conjured as you read The Book of Lost Hours. The historical fantasy follows two young women from different decades who visit this mysterious library, moving between postwar and Cold War-era America. They must save the memories when government agents begin to try to destroy the books to rewrite and redefine history. If you enjoyed Matt Haig’s 2020 release The Midnight Library, this book is sure to be among your favorites as well.
By Vanessa Hutchison
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