New Books To Add To Your Reading List In August 2024

New additions to your bookshelf.

As we enter the month of August, we continue to spotlight some exciting new book releases. Whether you’re looking for a book to kickstart your reading journey or are ready to pick up a new book, we’ve got you covered.

From gripping crime stories to mysteries and swoon-worthy romances, take a scroll below to discover a list of engrossing reads hitting the bookshelves this August.

Here are some exciting reads lined up for August 2024 :

1) This is Why We Lied

When an investigator and a medical examiner spend their honeymoon at a remote mountain resort, their romantic getaway takes a turn when the McAlpine Lodge’s manager, Mercy Alpine, is murdered on a stormy night. In their investigation, questioning the guests and members of the McAlpine family, one thing is certain: everyone is lying.

2) The Housekeeper’s Secret

Leaving her past behind, Kate Furniss takes on the role of housekeeper of a Northern England Estate. One summer, Kate’s peace is threatened upon the arrival of a charming new footman harbouring secrets of his own. From their WWI experiences to their love affair in 1911, get ready to discover how much they are willing to put at stake for love.

Release date: 13 August 2024

3) By Any Other Name

Trapped by societal expectations for women in 1581, Emilia Bassano paid William Shakespeare to showcase her work to the world at the cost of giving up her credit. Nearly a century later, Melina Green’s play, based on Emilia’s life, faces the same question of whether she should forgo her credit as the play’s creator for the sake of bringing her work to life.

4) Worst Case Scenario

When the pilot flying a commercial airliner has a heart attack mid-flight, a crash into a nuclear power plant in a small town in Minnesota poses detrimental threats.

Release date: 13 August 2024

5) The Break-Up Pact

This one’s for the readers who enjoy a little fake dating trope. When their previous relationships end in a highly publicised break-up, childhood best friends June and Levi reconnect to pose as a fake couple when a picture of them together goes viral.

Release date: 13 August 2024

6) The Girl With No Reflection

This fantasy novel tells the story of Princess Ying Yue, the chosen bride of the crown prince whose dreams of a fairytale slowly come to a close upon uncovering the dark truths running among the royal family.