Looking to nab the latest and buzziest new books on all of your favorite book apps? Whether you’re a fan of audiobooks or ebooks, Kindle Unlimited, Audible+, Libro.fm, and Spotify have new picks for you. Here are the books you have to grab this month!
What’s New on Kindle Unlimited
How to Fake It in Society by KJ Charles
Bridgerton meets The Goldfinch in this queer Regency romance from Lambda Literary Award-nominated author KJ Charles. Titus Pilcrow is a shopkeeper who enters into high society after his elderly client, Miss Whitecross, asks him to marry her so that she can keep her inheritance from her shady nephew. But French aristocrat Nico has plans to marry Miss Whitecross himself, so he comes up with an idea to scam Titus. He’ll pretend to help welcome him into high society while actually stealing Miss Whitecross away from him. Little did he know feelings would get involved.
Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen
The third novel in Danielle Allen’s Curve trilogy follows Jazmyn Payne. Jazmyn’s memories of her hometown, Chance, are not great. It’s the place where she was shamed for being fat and subject to bullying. But now her aunt Addison’s health is on decline, so it’s time for Jazmyn to head back home. Jazmyn had no idea she’d meet Lamar Anderson and feel an instant spark. While hanging out at a local sports bar, Jazmyn and Lamar get to talking and bond over their love of football. Will Jazmyn finally be able to leave the past behind to finally go for the love she’s always wanted?
King of Gluttony by Ana Huang
The sixth book in Ana Huang’s Kings of Sin series is a spicy romance following billionaire Sebastian Laurent, the heir to a culinary empire. Sebastian seems to have it all, but he’s also hiding secrets, and there’s only one person who knows the real him: Maya Singh. Maya is Sebastian’s rival, the only person who has ever truly challenged him. So why does he find her so irresistible? When Maya is forced to work for Sebastian, hatred gets them both quite heated, and sparks begin to fly.
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What’s New on Audible+
Aunties by Kevin Yee
Kevin Yee’s mystery audiobook features a full cast and is available exclusively on Audible. Mei, Patricia, and Lian run their shops and practice tai chi by day. By night, they fight crime and protect their neighborhood with their smarts and their combat skills. Starring Daredevil’s Wai Ching Ho, Mulan‘s Rosalind Chao, Futurama‘s Lauren Tom, and many more!
Some Like It Lethal by Brynn Kelly
This Audible Original romantic suspense novel follows former mob princess Hope Whitmore who’s now living in a witness protection program after testifying against her father. Hope thinks she’s safe enough to go on a blind date. Little does she know, her date Max Beaumont has ulterior motives for seeking her out. This story is narrated by Christine Lakin and Sean Masters.
Moriarty: The Great Chaos by Charles Kindinger
This is the final installment in Audible’s exclusive Moriarty podcast series. Dominic Monaghan stars as Professor James Moriarty. When Moriarty’s future-predicting equation falls into the wrong hands, he finds himself racing across continents in the hopes of preventing a catastrophic global war. Phil LaMarr costars as Sherlock Holmes.
What’s New on Libro.fm
April 25 was Independent Bookstore Day, but you can keep supporting independent bookstores in May by buying some of May’s hottest new releases from Libro.fm to support your local bookstore!
The Divorce by Frieda McFadden
The bestselling author of The Housemaid is back with a new must-read thriller this month. Naomi and Jeremy seem to have the perfect marriage. But when Jeremy leaves Naomi for a younger woman named Veronica, Naomi finds it impossible to move on. Instead, she becomes completely obsessed with Veronica. Who is this woman? Where did she come from? And what dark secrets is she potentially hiding?
The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee
Fonda Lee, the author of Jade City, is back with a standalone sci-fi novel. Set on a dystopian frozen planet, this novel is about a corporate samurai named Isako who has been given one final mission. This final contract draws Isako into a dark world of corporate espionage and challenges her to confront her past and question her loyalties.
The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
This novel is set in the world of Matt Haig’s global bestseller The Midnight Library. Eighty-one-year-old Wilbur looks back at his life and wishes he could have done things differently, especially when it comes to his wife Maggie. Now, at the end of his life, he boards a magical train that allows him to look back on key moments of his life and reflect on his past and his regrets.
What’s New on Spotify Audiobooks
It’s AAPI Heritage Month, so here are new AAPI audiobooks you can check out on Spotify right now, included with Spotify Premium.
The Midnight Taxi by Yosha Gunasekera
Yosha Gunasekera’s debut mystery novel is about Sri Lankan American Siriwathi “Siri” Perera, who is a taxi driver in New York City. When a passenger is found dead in her cab, Siri is accused of murder. Now with the help of Amaya, a public defender, Siri must find the real killer and clear her name.
A Killer in the Family by Amin Ahmad
When Mumbai “party boy” Ali enters an arranged marriage with Maryam Khan, he’s welcomed into Maryam’s wealthy family and enters a world of riches in New York City. But there are whispers about the true nature of his real estate tycoon father-in-law. And once Ali starts uncovering the family secrets, he is terrified to realize Maryam’s father might be a serial killer.
Boring Asian Female by Canwen Xu
Columbia student Elizabeth Zhang is tired of being ordinary. After she’s rejected from Harvard Law School, she becomes obsessed with her classmate Laura Kim. Laura Kim got accepted into Harvard, but why? What makes her so special? Why does Laura stand out when Elizabeth doesn’t? Desperate for answers, Elizabeth follows every aspect of Laura’s life, from where she shops to what she eats for lunch. In every way, Laura seems just as boring as Elizabeth, and Elizabeth will stop at nothing to take her place.
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