MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Fully Booked shares the latest titles and newest releases to come out this July 2024, offering even more exciting stories for book worms to dive into towards the end of the year.
Here are the new titles on Fully Booked’s shelves:
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
“You think you’ll never be a part of things you hate; you think you’re protected somehow, like the rot won’t ever get to you. Then you wake up one day and you’re chest-deep in it.”
In Little Rot, bestselling author Akwaeke Emezi takes readers to the murky underworld of Nigeria through the eyes of its protagonists, Aima and Kalu, two ex-lovers reeling from the breakup who seek solace on a Friday night out. This page-turner unravels with breakneck speed as the night unfolds, revealing a tangled web of lies and rot.
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
Need an entertaining read to decompress? Then this satirical and humorous novel might just be what you’re looking for. Set in the small town of Troy, Georgia, Lula Dean is the local celebrity on a mission to cleanse the town’s public libraries of inappropriate books and set up her own lending library. But when a local troublemaker starts replacing the wholesome books with banned books while keeping the original dust jackets, the whole town and its motley crew of colorful characters who frequent the library start to find their lives changing in unexpected ways.
Middle of the Night by Riley Sager
In Riley Sager‘s latest jaw-dropping thriller, a man must contend with the long-ago disappearance of his childhood best friend and the secrets that lurk behind their picture-perfect neighborhood.
Mixing suspense and supernatural elements, the story unravels when Ethan starts investigating, leading him to a haunted forest and the remains of a secretive research institute. If you’re into a twisty mystery that’s equal parts creepy and compassionate, this book is definitely a great addition to your to-be-read list.
Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende
The celebrated Isabel Allende’s latest is Wind Knows My Name, a provocative and timely tale about two child immigrants—a boy who escapes Nazi-occupied Vienna in 1938 and a girl who escapes military gangs in El Salvador in 2019. By drawing emotionally charged parallels between the two, Allende weaves a masterful narrative about immigration, identity, and global turmoil imbued with hope, joy, and a touch of magic.
Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person by Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo
Have you ever been told that you’re too sensitive? Perhaps, you grew up believing this trait is bad and must, by all means, be suppressed. Authors Jenn Granneman and Andre Solo beg to differ. Sensitivity is a gift, not a curse. Embrace your sensitivity! Let this book be your guide to unlocking the potential of this undervalued strength and leverage it in your relationships, work, and life.
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
Ali Hazelwood fans, rejoice! Your favorite author is back with another “STEMinist” romance. This time, Ali leans into the angst of forbidden love between Rue, a biotech engineer, and Eli, a tech entrepreneur bent on taking over the food science startup where Rue works. With a merger deadline approaching, the two embark on a no-strings-attached affair, throwing caution out the lab and the boardroom windows.
Devil is Fine by John Vercher
Devil is Fine is a magic realist slash domestic fiction about a struggling Black writer who, grappling with the death of his son, learns that he inherited a plantation from his estranged white grandfather. He travels to a beach town several hours south of his home to sell the land immediately and move on. But upon inspection, what lies beneath the dirt is far more complicated than he ever imagined. Filled with ghosts and jellyfish (featured on the cover!), this book is a gripping, surreal, and brilliant dissection of the legacies we both leave behind and inherit.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
This book is a must in everyone’s TBR, and not only because it will have a screen adaption starring Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman. The story follows Margo, a young single mom who, desperate to afford rent and feed her newborn baby, starts an OnlyFans account and becomes a runaway success. Thorpe’s prose is by turns funny and heartbreaking, an immersive story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you root for Margo until the very end.
A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston
On a solo trip, a literature professor named Eileen Merriweather has car trouble and finds herself stranded in a quirky small town. However, she quickly realizes it’s not just any small town – it’s straight out of her favorite romantic series!
Convinced she’s there to help the town get its storybook ending, Eileen encounters unexpected obstacles, including a grumpy bookstore owner with mint-green eyes, an irritatingly sexy mouth, and good taste in novels. As she navigates the charming yet mysterious town, Eileen realizes that the town’s happily-ever-after might be more intertwined with her own life than she ever imagined.
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Ruba
Debut author Gabriella Ruba crafts a lush and lyrical epic fantasy about a bisexual nun torn between the life she’s building under the bonds of colonization and the demands of the goddess of storms seeking retribution. Not only will this delight romantasy fans, but you’ll also fall in love with its fierce female protagonist, Maria Lunurin.
Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for doing what’s right, even when it isn’t easy. Drawing on fascinating stories of historical figures like Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Gandhi, and Jimmy Carter, readers learn the transformational power of living by a moral code, and in doing so, will bring peace both within ourselves and within this planet.
The Untamed: The Official Art Book by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
Queer characters, fantasy, inter-clan rivalry. romance and a totally immersive story, what’s not to love? This time, Untamed fans get to re-live their love for the series with this beautiful art book, featuring shots from the show, character features, cast interviews, explorations of fashion and settings, illustrations and concept art, song lyrics, and more!
Score these reads and more at 20% OFF at Fully Booked’s MidYear Sale from July 11-15, 2024. Drop by the store soon to enjoy incredible deals and join the raffle for a chance to win IKEA bookshelves and gift certificates. To know more about the sale, visit this link. Happy reading!
