New Books To Read in August

Celebrate beloved felines with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful, mini-hardcover book featuring Eric Carle’s classic art. The perfect gift for honoring cherished pets throughout the year!

These are the 14 red flags to identify the scammer in your life before they con you — from a victim-turned-vigilante and host of the hit podcast Queen of the Con. If you think it can’t happen to you, then you are exactly the kind of “mark” a professional con artist is looking for. With this insightful guide in your hands, you are far less likely to get conned and far more likely to spot these nefarious manipulators from a mile away — and cross the street when you see them coming.

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Help Taylor Swift dress to impress in hundreds of mix-and-match outfits in this dress-up sticker book. Contains more than 350 stickers!

Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass). Now in paperback!

A missing child, two girls in search of their true identities — a stunning novel of mothers, daughters, and best friends.

Bob was just a regular snail, that is until one fateful night that caused him to become a … vampire?! In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, join Bob the vampire snail as he embraces his unique love of tomatoes, discovers new and peculiar sleeping talents, and forms an unexpected friendship.

In a climate-ravaged landscape where AI and humans vie for political power, a journalist must unravel a murderous plot that will either upend the world or save it. As the investigation heats up and the planet hurtles ever closer to the brink, can he find the truth and convince the world to face it. Because salvation has a price — but is humanity willing to pay it?

When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn’t trust … from bestselling author Isabel Cañas.

In a time of rising authoritarianism and attacks on personal freedoms, the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here chronicles her efforts to live as her full self in a society that wants women — and Black women in particular — to do anything but that. For Black women seeking to understand the true roots of their burnout, or for anyone wondering what it means to live joyfully in a hostile world, Full of Myself is a breath of fresh air and an invitation to full humanity.

Fill your pantry, save money, and eat healthier using time-tested methods by Mary Bryant Shrader of the Mary’s Nest YouTube channel. There is no better way to preserve food than by using the methods our predecessors used. Canning, preserving, pickling, and drying have been used for centuries to make fresh food last longer and preserve garden harvests. Now, as grocery prices continue to rise, people have realized that these methods, when done properly and safely, can preserve fresh food for months and even years, which means less waste, a well-stocked pantry, and a bounty of delicious and healthy food!

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Lawrence in Arabia comes a stunningly revelatory narrative history of the Iranian Revolution, one of the most momentous events in modern times. This groundbreaking work exposes the jaw-dropping stupidity of the American government and traces the rise of religious nationalism, offering essential insights into today’s global unrest.

In this explosive sequel to The Night Ends with Fire, a young woman who wields the unimaginable power of a dragon spirit must decide where her loyalties lie — and where her heart belongs — in this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend of Mulan.

From the award-winning, bestselling “literary pied piper” (The New York Times) who brought us Boy, Snow, Bird comes a masterful story that asks: What if the different sides of your personality had trust issues with each other?

Long ago and far away (and somewhere south of France) lies the kingdom of Esquaveta. Esquaveta desperately needs to forge an alliance, and to that end, Princess Tullia’s father has arranged a marriage between her and an odious prince. However, one month before the “wedding of the century,” Tallia falls in love with a lowly apprentice scribe. The king turns to Anatole, his much-maligned magician for help. When the king orders Anatole to brew a potion that will ensure Tallia agrees to the wedding, he is faced with an impossible choice. With one chance to save the marriage, the kingdom, and, of most importance to him, his reputation, will he betray the princess — or risk ruin? The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us.

In this game, there’s one rule: survive … A young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumored witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines. To save herself, she will have to play to win. But in this house, victory is earned with blood.

Stomp out the bad mood feeling with Bluey and Bingo in this story based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Bingo is in a bad mood and begins to cause chaos in the Heeler house! Can Bluey and Mum cheer Bingo up? Read along to find out!

A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world — from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.

Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Omega gamble on a mission to help rebuild Pabu in this thrilling adventure for The Bad Batch. As Hunter tries to get the crew back on a stable, safe path far, far away from anything to do with the Empire’s watchdogs, their overlapping missions only invite more danger and chaos. On the verge of failing, the Batch must remember that the only way they succeed, the only way they survive to fight another day, is by trusting each other.

In this fearless novel from the award-winning author of Girls Burn Brighter, a couple from India — so different from generations of white colonists who came before them — move to Montana, only to discover how brutal and unforgiving hubris can be. A bold, ambitious, stunningly beautiful yet brutal novel about colonialism, westward expansion, and the ramifications of both still rippling out today, Indian Country is a tour de force modern-day classic.

Percy Jackson meets Dragon Ball in the second book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Now the Monkey King and his sidekick Cerberus are bursting into the world of Japanese folklore!

What marks the arrival of fall and harvest season? Is it the colorful leaves, back-to-school bustle, or sweater weather? No — it’s the anticipated return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. A must-have autumnal coloring book for Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasts around the world, full of pumpkiny goodness. This is the perfect companion for cozy fall evenings with your favorite seasonal beverage.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the making of Bruce Springsteen’s ground-breaking album, Born to Run — one of the most iconic records in rock history — Tonight in Jungleland combines lush music writing with unprecedented inside access to Springsteen, his bandmates, and the full story behind every song … and coincides with the album’s 50th anniversary in August 2025.

In this provocative book, Thomas Chatterton Williams, one of the most revered and reviled social commentators of our time, paints a clear and detailed picture of the ideas and events that have paved the way for the dramatic paradigm shift in social justice that has taken place over the past few years. It is an incisive, culturally observant analysis of the evolving mores, manners, and taboos of social justice (“anti-racist”) orthodoxy, which has profoundly influenced how we think about diversity and freedom of expression, often with complex or paradoxical consequences. Sure to be highly controversial, Summer of Our Discontent is a compelling look at our place in a radically changing world.

In the second children’s book written by critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling superstar Isabel Allende, Perla, the mighty dog, saves her human brother, Nico Rico, after he gets lost on the way home from school.

From an Emmy Award-winning writer comes a funny, wise, heartbreaking story about a woman journeying into the unknown in the wake of sudden loss. An emotional mystery spanning years, continents, and relationship statuses, Loved One introduces Aisha Muharrar as a novelist intimately attuned to the intricacies of love, memory, and ambiguous loss. What happens when we admit that the deepest feelings never die? How do we reconcile various — and sometimes contradictory — truths about those closest to us? An engrossing and profoundly moving coming-of-age story with a powerful love at its heart, Loved One is poised to become an instant classic.

Tap into your hidden intelligence and transform your life. It’s not an optimization hack or a cheat code. It’s a different way of using your brain. It offers a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense. It’s your edge over AI. Your human genius. Your Primal Intelligence.

In People Like Us, two Black writers are trying to find peace and belonging in a world that is riven with gun violence. One is on a global book tour after a big prize win; the other is set to give a speech at a school that has suffered a shooting. And as their two storylines merge, truths and antics abound in equal measure. While rooted in reality, it explodes with dreamlike experiences that pull a reader in and don’t let go, from the ability to time travel to sightings of sea monsters and peacocks, and feelings of love and memory so real they hurt. Finishing the novel will leave you absolutely breathless and, at the same time, utterly filled with joy for life, changed forever by characters who are people like us.

Two misfits. One mission. Zero back-up. When a high-stakes heist goes wrong, an ex-CIA operative and a special operations pilot find themselves in the middle of a game of espionage and survival as they navigate a treacherous web of deception and shifting loyalties in a globe-spanning, action-packed thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of 2034.

A riveting story of a powerful Chinese family’s fall from grace. Enter the world of an elite Chinese couple: A life of luxury, wealth, and around-the-clock service, which includes their trusted nanny, Yu Ling. Slipping in and out of the shadows, meticulous in her care of their only son, she has served the family for years and knows their secrets. But little do they suspect that Yu Ling has secrets of her own … Taut and enthralling, Women, Seated is a high-stakes story of power and privilege, crimes and secrets, and the elusive pursuit of personal freedom.

They stole his crown. So he stole their daughter … For years, Erik, the scarred king of the Ever Kingdom, has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who killed his father and trapped him beneath the waves, making him a prisoner in his own realm. Until his enemy’s daughter unintentionally breaks the chains on the Ever, and Erik makes her the unwitting pawn in his vicious game of revenge. She’s innocent. He’s vicious. But he will take back what he lost, no matter the price. Unless she steals his heart first.

A loving mother and successful fashion designer struggles to keep her family together and her business afloat in this gripping novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel. This glamorous and gripping novel offers an inspiring portrait of a strong and determined woman who rises to meet life’s challenges with fortitude, creativity, and love.

A sweeping chronicle of four tumultuous years in 1980s New York that changed the city forever — and anticipated the forces that would soon divide the nation — from the bestselling author of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning.

Empower your child to understand and communicate their body boundaries with confidence through engaging activities and guided conversations — designed specifically for children ages 3 – 6. This interactive book is designed to keep children engaged while providing parents with the tools and scripts needed to ensure these important lessons are understood and retained.

An NFL insider’s explosive account of the ruthless power struggles between owners and players over the future of football. Turf Wars puts every NFL crisis — both familiar and lesser known — within a broader cultural and historical context, framing the league’s extraordinary rise as a mirror to America’s own history. Revelatory and profound, Turf Wars is a book about the soul of football: Its degradation, and how to save it.

The Borrowers meets Matilda in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. The latest book from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series.

When the tough-as-nails Texan, Cielo “Lo” Valdez, moved to Galway for medical school, she wasn’t looking for love. Aidan, a gorgeous, tattooed, mandolin-playing lawyer, slipped past her defenses. They each fell hard and fast. But when Aidan was given the opportunity of a lifetime — to move to London and record an album — he took it, breaking Lo’s heart. Yet more than two years and a successful album later, every song he writes is still about her, the one he let get away. And every time Lo hears his voice on the radio singing about love, it’s an arrow straight to her soul. Now they’re on a collision course as maid of honor and best man at a weekend-long Irish castle wedding. Are some mistakes worth forgiving? Can Aidan convince Lo their song wasn’t meant to end?

In this paradigm-shifting work of American history, Caleb Gayle recounts the extraordinary tale of Edward McCabe, a Black man who championed the audacious idea to create a state within the Union governed by and for Black people — and the racism, politics, and greed that thwarted him.

From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good, a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many different ways, and still has lots of work to do.

Author and pasta expert Danny Freeman is known for his fun and vibrant approach to cooking. His first book, Danny Loves Pasta, made homemade pasta accessible to everyone. In his second book, Italianish, he’s expanding his recipes to cover the entire spectrum of Italian American cooking, with over 100 unique and easy twists on the classics. From quick bites to special occasion meals, (or somewhere in between), these fun recipes are for everyone and for every night of the week.

Discover a year of inspiration and faith with Teen Devotional for Girls — your guide to navigating the unique challenges of your teen years with God’s wisdom and love. Whether you’re new to your faith or looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus, this devotional is here to support you every step of the way. Embrace the journey and discover the incredible love and purpose God has for you.