How is it almost August? The year is flying by! The good news is the publishing world is getting a little bit back to normal and so August has some great releases. So here is my list of August books to add to your TBR. Be sure to check out my 2020 Releases page to see what else is coming out in August and the rest of the year.
Fantasy
Lobizona by Romina Garber
Manu’s life seems in shambles, her mother has been detained by ICE and her grandmother attacked. She has nowhere to go so she escapes to a hidden world. A world that leads her to the ruth about her history.
Release Date: May 5 August 4 ǁ Publisher: Wednesday Books
Twin Daggers by MarcyKate Connolly
Sisters Aissa and Zandria lead doubles lives. They are really spies, and Aissa has been tasked with kidnapping the heir. But her sister is in trouble and she must rely on unlikely allies to help her.
Release Date: August 25 ǁ Publisher: Blink
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
A group of Magicians face off in a competition to become the next headliner of the Conquering Circus but as the contestants start dying, the risky acts are no longer the most dangerous thing about the competition.
Release Date: June 2 August 25ǁ Publisher: Wednesday Books
Romance
Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park
Melody Joo is thrilled to land her dream job as a video game producer. But it is not without its challenges including the insufferable CEO and the intern who was hired because of his Dad’s connections. When Melody comes up with the hot new game things begin to change and she realizes maybe she wasn’t the only one who was misjudged.
Release Date: August 4 ǁ Publisher: Avon
No Offense: A Novel by Meg Cabot
Molly Montgomery follows her dreams to become a librarian in the Florida keys. When a baby is abandoned in the bathroom she has a difference of opinion with the Sherrif. The two can’t seem to get along, nor can they deny their attraction.
Release Date: July 15 August 11ǁ Publisher: William Morrow
A Guy Walks Into My Bar by Lauren Blakely
Every bartender should know better than to sleep with a customer. But when a sexy hockey player walks into his bar, Dean he can’t resist.
Release Date: August 21 ǁ Publisher: Little Dog Press
Mysteries and Thrillers
Chasing Starlight by Teri Bailey Black
It’s 1938 and Kate is forced to move in with her silent movie star grandfather in Hollywood. Kate has no interest in being in the headlines, but when she walks in on a murder scene she is front-page news. Not Kate must discover who the killer is.
Release Date: June 9 August 11 ǁ Publisher: Tor Teen
All Eyes on Her by L. E. Flynn
You now the story a girl and boy go into the woods, but only the girl comes back. People think they know what happened, but what’s the real story?
Release Date: June 2 August 18 ǁ Publisher: Imprint
Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins
Fern remembers Astrid, but not because she was the girl who was famously kidnapped as a child. In fact, Fern has no memory of that. Fern does see Astrid in her nightmares, pleading with her. But is it a nightmare or a memory?
Release Date: August 25 ǁ Publisher: Atria Books
Contemporary
Six Angry Girls by Adrienne Kisner
After Millie is voted off the all-boy mock trial team, a chance encounter with Raina inspires them to start their own mock trial team.
Release Date: June 2 August 18 ǁ Publisher: Feiwel & Friends