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ERROR Free Books, New Books, Cover Reveals, and More Book News: June 16, 2022

Hey YA readers!

I’m Erica, an associate editor here at Book Riot, and I’m filling in for Kelly while she’s off. Today I’ve got a cute, bookish goodie, some interesting book news, and a few new paperbacks for you to add to your TBR.

Bookish Goods

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Queer YA books sticker by kingdomofthreads

Represent your love of queer YA books on your water bottle or the back of your laptop with this sticker. $4

New Releases

Two of this week’s exciting paperback releases. Note you may need to toggle at the link to get to the paperback edition.

Here are even more YA paperback releases!

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A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow

This takes place in the same world as A Song Below Water and follows super popular and Black siren Naema. Despite once being the It girl, she gets canceled after outing Tavia as a siren in the first book, essentially making her the villain. Things aren’t so cut and dry, though, as Naema’s journey of self-discovery— with its examination of race, gender, and privilege— shows.

**Bonus points for another fire cover**

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Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino

Lou’s disbelief in magic is shattered once she has to journey to the goblin market to rescue her teenage aunt. The market, which Lou had only read about up until now, is full of every kind of sweet, delectable thing that could tempt humans. She has to learn spells and tricks if she’s to save her aunt and make it out alive. She’s only got three days, though, and then the market disappears– and her aunt along with it.

For a more comprehensive list, check out our New Books newsletter.

YA Book News

Thanks for hanging with me today! Check back in for Saturday’s ebook deals and next week for when Kelly’s back!

Happy reading!

-Erica

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The Stack

ERROR Vampire Comics That Don’t Suck (At Least Not That Way)

Hello, nerd friends! I hope you’re all having a very nice Pride Month so far — and that you’re ready for some more fantastic comic book content from yours truly 🙂

Bookish Goods

Four panels of a custom-made comic depicting a couple's marriage proposal

Custom Couple Comic Strip – Comic Book Lover Gift – First Anniversary Paper Gift – Engagement Wedding Anniversary – Nerdy Marriage Proposal by MakeMeAComic

Want a truly unique way to commemorate a wedding or anniversary? Get a custom-made strip depicting your most memorable and important couple moments! $250.66+

New Releases

the cover of Slip

Slip by Marika McCoola and Aatmaja Pandya

In this YA graphic novel, a girl’s own artistic creations force her to confront her feelings about her friend’s attempted suicide and her own crush on another girl. It’s an emotional reminder about the power of art to heal us in troubled times.

the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man, showing A gold outline of Spider-Man against a bright red background

The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

This beautiful hardcover release collects Spider-Man’s iconic first adventures. Relive his famous origin story (including that oh-so-quotable line from dearly departed Uncle Ben), witness the debut of popular villains, and more. As part of this collection, there are also HC releases for Black Panther and Captain America’s early exploits, if those characters are more your speed!

For a more comprehensive list of new releases, check out our New Books newsletter!

Riot Recommendations

Today’s Riot Rec theme is: vampires! If you’re suffering from Dracula Daily withdrawal, here are a couple of comics that will tide you over.

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The Case Study of Vanitas Vol. 1 by Jun Mochizuki

In most vampire stories, a human hunts our bloodsucking protagonist. In this manga, Noé the vampire is the one on the prowl: for the Book of Vanitas. But will his search end up endangering both humans and vampires alike?

the cover of Garlic and the Vampire, showing a garlic-headed youth walks through a scary woodland

Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen

A group of vegetables live very happily in a remote village — until the day they learn that a vampire is moving in next door. They decide that only young Garlic, despite her shyness, is equipped to deal with the new neighbor. Garlic reluctantly accepts the mission and embarks on a quest to vanquish not only a vampire, but her own self-doubt as well. Garlic & the Vampire is a great way to show kids — and adults — how to face their biggest fears.

That about does it for another Tuesday, nerd friends. I’ll see you in two days’ time for another round of comic book goodness!

— Eileen

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Unusual Suspects

ERROR Legal Series For Stephanie Plum Fans

Hello mystery fans! If you’re looking for “criminal” escapes I’ve got new releases, backlist, a series adaptation to watch, and news and roundups for you. Currently my escapes are watching I Am Not a Robot on Viki (so funny) and I just started the audiobook Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster (I absolutely picked it up because of the title).

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Future Detective Mug by ExpressionPrint

For $16 (sale price as of me writing this) you can let everyone know that you’ll be back to full detective mode once you’ve finished your coffee/tea.

New Releases

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Bury Me When I’m Dead (Charlie Mack Motown Mystery #1) by Cheryl A. Head

Okay, so this book did publish in 2016 buuuuuuut I’m so excited that it finally has an audiobook edition! It’s a great start to a still running series that gives you a team of PIs (Review, including TWs). The audiobook is narrated by Stephanie Weeks who is also listed as narrating books 2-4 in the series, so far.

cover of Summer's Edge by Dana Mele; illustration of young woman swimming in a red lake, with large yellow font

Summer’s Edge by Dana Mele

For fans of I Know What You Did Last Summer. A tight group of friends who spent summers together at a lake house experienced a tragedy where one of them died in a house fire. Now a year has passed and the remaining friends have gathered at the rebuilt lake house. What could go wrong?! Maybe some eerie things and ghost visions…

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Riot Recommendations

This week I’ve got for you two books with the wrongful conviction theme, one YA and one adult.

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This Is My America by Kim Johnson

Tracy Beaumont has spent years trying to get an innocence project to take her father’s case. Now with only 267 days left before her father’s execution her brother is suddenly arrested, accused of killing a white girl. Tracy decides she also has to save her brother by investigating what really happened…

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Accused (Rosato & DiNunzio #1) by Lisa Scottoline

This is the start to a legal series that I think fans of Stephanie Plum’s humor will really enjoy. Mary DiNunzio just made partner at her law firm when Allegra, a young teenager, hires her to investigate her older sister’s murder. The thing is that murder was solved years ago, and the man accused was found guilty and is in prison. But Allegra is certain that they have the wrong man, and wants them to investigate even though her parents are against it, making this is an all around tricky case. Complicating things even more is that Mary is emotionally invested having had her husband murdered years ago, is currently debating the marriage proposal she just said yes to, and comes with a very loud family–and three Tony’s that can easily cause trouble.

(TW recounts past teen attempted suicide, detail/ recounts cancer diagnosis, not terminal/ car accident/ anti psychotropic medication conversations)

For a more comprehensive list, check out our New Books newsletter.

Watch Now

Joe Pickett on Paramount Plus: Based on the crime drama and modern Western books by C.J. Box. The first season (it’s been renewed for a second) follows the new Game Warden (Michael Dorman) and his family in Saddlestring, Wyoming, a rural town in economic collapse. Watch the trailer.

News and Roundups

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kevin McKidd, ‘Boiling Point’s’ Vinette Robinson Cast in ITV Adaptation of Bestseller ‘Six Four’

Bookish Goods for Mystery Lovers

8 Must-Read New Thrillers for Summer 2022

Mindy Kaling Selects Sonali Dev’s The Vibrant Years and Lauren Thoman’s I’ll Stop the World For Mindy’s Book Studio, An Imprint of Amazon Publishing

The Sisters In Crime Writers’ podcast: Chantelle Aimée Osman

Giveaway: Win a pair of Airpods Pro!

Browse all the books recommended in Unusual Suspects previous newsletters on this shelf. See upcoming 2022 releases. Check out this Unusual Suspects Pinterest board and get Tailored Book Recommendations!

Until next time, keep investigating! In the meantime, come talk books with me on Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, and Litsy–you can find me under Jamie Canavés.

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