Hooray, It’s Time for New Books!

This fun, fast-paced book is a dark urban fantasy novel about an FBI agent who is investigating a serial killer whose victims all have something in common: they have six fingers and six toes. These people are believed to be Nephalims, also known as fallen angels. Michael Childs is said FBI agent, whose search for a murderer leads him to a Marine sniper, Anaba Raines. Anaba is also not who she first appears to be, and during their partnership, Michael also uncovers something shocking about himself. I call this novel Good Omens mashed up with The Black Stallion, with a dash of Loki. And it’s as awesome as it sounds. MORE, PLEASE. (CW for gore, violence, and murder.)

Backlist bump: The Immortals (Olympus Bound #1) by Jordanna Max Brodsky

World-famous author Murakami, known for such books as Kafka on the Shore and The Wind-up Bird Chronicles, has created a great little photo book of his T-shirt collection. His collection includes shirts with animals, alcohol brands, bands, bookstores, and of course, a few featuring the author himself. (He has one that says “Keep calm and read Murakami.” The images are accompanied by stories about the shirts, such as where he got them and why he loves them. It’s a great gift for people who love T-shirts, photo books, Murakami, or all three!

Backlist bump: Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami, Philip Gabriel (Translator) (My favorite Murakami.)

And last, but not least, this cool book based on Rosenwald’s popular workshop. It’s a fun guide to being your most original you, and how being yourself—and some human error—can lead to creativity. The book also has pages of visual aids and tips for unlocking your untapped potential. Chapters include “Your Pointless Quest for Perfection” and “Sometimes Not Trying Works Better Than Trying.” I definitely want to get a finished copy of this for myself.

Backlist bump: Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity by Felicia Day

I feel like I should just write “AHHHH” for twenty lines here, or a million heart eye emojis, because nothing I say will do this novel justice. It’s a genre-bending queer love story about a married couple, Leah and Miri. Leah is a scientist who left for a routine submarine expedition, but instead her sub went missing for a long, long time.

When she finally returns to her wife, Miri, Leah is changed. She turns all the faucets on all the time, she hangs out in the tub—she’s just not herself. It’s told between Leah’s time on the ocean floor, and then her return to Miri, who is desperately seeking answers to what happened and what to do now. This is a freaking remarkable novel! You will hear me call my favorite book of 2022 more than once, because it’s so good, I can’t even handle it. (CW for mentions of body horror, suicide, loss, grief, and animal death.)