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10 new books in June will transport you
fiction

10 new books in June will transport you

Colin Dwyer | Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
With all that's required to reach "dream destinations" these days, another option is to walk to your local public library instead — and pick up one of these new books out in June set across time and place.
New book reimagines Hans Christian Andersen's visit with Charles Dickens and family
New book reimagines Hans Christian Andersen's visit with Charles Dickens and family
In Five Weeks in the Country, author Francine Prose imagines a distressing, ill-timed visit to Charles Dickens' home in 1857 — offering a memorable twist on the classic English country house drama.
Heller McAlpin | May 6, 2026, 11:33 AM UTC
It's blockbuster book season: Here are 12 new titles coming in May
It's blockbuster book season: Here are 12 new titles coming in May
Summer blockbuster season has begun — on the big screen and in bookstores. This month brings new titles from Douglas Stuart, Kathryn Stockett, Ali Smith, David Sedaris and many more.
Colin Dwyer | May 5, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC
Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026
Whiting Foundation names its 10 emerging authors of 2026
The annual Whiting Award for Emerging Writers comes with $50,000 to support each winner's work. It's one of the largest prizes granted to promising new authors.
Ivy Buck | Apr 15, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world
11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world
The books we're spotlighting this month don't exactly radiate escapist good vibes — but they do offer the opportunity to step into someone else's life and get to know their view of our shared world.
Colin Dwyer | Apr 8, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC
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