10 Must-Read New Books Out This Week

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Phoebe Robinson and Anthony Doerr are among the writers publishing new books this week.

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'Black Girls Must Die Exhausted' by Jayne Allen Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre When an unexpected diagnosis upends 33-year-old Tabitha’s plans for her future, she seeks support from her best friends, her grandmother, and other trusted confidants. $26.99 See On Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre

'Cloud Cuckoo Land' by Anthony Doerr Amazon All the Light We Cannot See author Anthony Doerr returns to store shelves this month with Cloud Cuckoo Land : a historical epic that traces the impact of one story across time and space. $30 See On Amazon

'Beasts of Prey' by Ayana Gray Reparations Club When two Black teens from different walks of life find their futures in jeopardy, they team up to take down a legendary monster for a final shot at redemption . $19.99 See On Reparations Club

'Summer Sons' by Lee Mandelo Amazon Billed as a “queer Southern Gothic” novel, Lee Mandelo’s Summer Sons follows Andrew, a young man who must investigate his best friend’s death when officials rule it a suicide. $26.99 See On Amazon

'For All Time' by Shanna Miles Fulton Street Books and Coffee The sole survivors of a mass casualty incident, young lovers Fayard and Tamar don’t remember one another when they wake up. Lying in their hospital beds, the two soulmates dream of all the lives they’ve spent together across the ages . $19.98 See On Fulton Street Books and Coffee

'Dark Rise' by C.S. Pascat Amazon As the never-ending war between the forces of Light and Dark heats up again, two teens find themselves under the protection and tutelage of the Stewards of Light in this exciting new adventure from the author of Captive Prince . $18.99 See On Amazon

'Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes' by Phoebe Robinson The Dock Bookshop From the author of You Can’t Touch My Hair comes Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes — an all-new, hilarious, and candid collection of essays. $27 See On The Dock Bookshop

'The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I've Had' by Sophie Santos Amazon The Lesbian Agenda host Sophie Santos recalls her own cringeworthy adolescence in The One You Want to Marry (And Other Identities I’ve Had) . $24.95 See On Amazon

'The Ex Hex' by Erin Sterling Amazon Bestselling author Rachel Hawkins, writing under the pen name Erin Sterling, brings readers a delightful, magical romp with The Ex Hex . When her relationship with her ex ended, Vivi put a curse on him — and now that’s he’s back in town, all hell’s starting to break loose. $15.99 See On Amazon

'The Last House on Needless Street' by Catriona Ward Amazon A father who seldom sets foot outside, a daughter who isn’t allowed to leave — not after last time — and a curious cat share a home. They’ve managed to keep their secrets under wraps for some time, but when a young woman moves in next door, their luck may run out. $27.99 See On Amazon

10 Must-Read New Books Out This Week

Phoebe Robinson and Anthony Doerr are among the writers publishing new books this week.

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