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Essie Chambers thoughtfully pulls the curtain back on coming of age with a parent who loves you but, due to race, is incapable of understanding your experience." —Destinee Hodge, East City Bookshop, Washington, DC [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Triple Sec]( [LEARN MORE]( [Triple Sec]( By [TJ Alexander]( | On Sale June 4 * "TJ Alexander is a master of writing interesting, believable characters in love; in this book, you get three instead of two! The characters have realistic struggles, but the book never gets mired down and remains charming throughout." —Shana Hausman, All She Wrote Books, Somerville, MA [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Swiped]( [LEARN MORE]( [Swiped]( By [L.M. Chilton]( * "Twisty, smart, and kept me guessing until the very end—and the absolute skewering of dating apps is so entertaining. I felt breathless page after page as Gwen races around town to find a serial killer. Loved it!" —Carolyn Hutton, Mrs. Dalloway’s Literary & Garden Arts, Berkeley, CA [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [The Safekeep]( [LEARN MORE]( [The Safekeep]( By [Yael van der Wouden]( * "A suspenseful story of two women forced to stay in a house in the Dutch countryside. This novel gives tremendous insight on how the Dutch handled the repercussions of the Holocaust, and how a generation lost affects those who survive." —Josie Williams, Invitation Bookshop, Gig Harbor, WA [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [One Perfect Couple]( [LEARN MORE]( [One Perfect Couple]( By [Ruth Ware]( * "This book is the perfect summer beach read! Ruth Ware has crafted a modern locked-room mystery. Imagine being picked for a Survivor/Love Island type of show—except instead of being sent home one by one, the cast is murdered!" —Luana Collin, Highland Books, Brevard, NC [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Soldier Sailor]( [LEARN MORE]( [Soldier Sailor]( By [Claire Kilroy]( | On Sale June 4 * "Compelling, incredibly readable, and brought me immediately back to all the overwhelming feelings of the earliest days of motherhood. This book is stunning." —Laura Sharp, Literally, A Bookshop, Gilbert, AZ [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Middletide]( [LEARN MORE]( [Middletide]( By [Sarah Crouch]( | On Sale June 11 * "Sarah Crouch’s descriptive debut puts the reader right into the outdoors. The initial investigation of a suicide evolves into murder. Dual timelines converge when Elijah is arrested. A gripping tale of love, revenge, and redemption." —Connie L. Eaton, Three Sisters Books & Gifts, Shelbyville, IN [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [I've Tried Being Nice]( [LEARN MORE]( [I've Tried Being Nice]( By [Ann Leary]( | On Sale June 4 * "Snarky, honest, and thoughtful—maybe Ann should be the more famous spouse! This brilliant collection will have you smiling, wiping away a tear, and staring into the distance. A wonderful jaunt with an author you should get to know better!" —Hilary Kotecki, The Doylestown & Lahaska Bookshops, Doylestown, PA [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( Now in Paperback [The Book of Charlie]( [LEARN MORE]( [The Book of Charlie]( By [David Von Drehle]( * "Charlie White’s life of 109 years reads like fiction! A story, not without tragedy, of the wild, heroic, and sometimes dangerous adventures of Charlie White. He lived his own advice: Work hard. Spread joy. Take a chance. Enjoy wonder." —Jeri Kay Thomas, 2 Dandelions Bookshop, Brighton, MI [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Shark Heart]( [LEARN MORE]( [Shark Heart]( By [Emily Habeck]( | On Sale June 4 * "Shark Heart is fascinating. The premise—some people genetically mutate into wild animal species—is told through stunning, poetic prose. Wholly original, heartbreaking yet hopeful, it explores how one woman meets loss with love." —Alana Haley, Schuler Books, Grand Rapids, MI [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [You Could Make This Place Beautiful]( [LEARN MORE]( [You Could Make This Place Beautiful]( By [Maggie Smith]( | On Sale June 4 * "Maggie Smith’s first memoir digs deeper into her life after divorce. The writer zooms in close and then offers wider shots, back and forth, to slowly reveal her heart, and in the process, she discovers her power to create something new." —Linda Kass, Gramercy Books, Bexley, OH [LEARN MORE]( [Bookshop]( [LibroFM]( [Find Your Local Independent Bookstore]( [You might like this]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [Ad Choices]( [CELEBRATNG 100 YEARS!]( Want more book recommendations? Visit our other sites: [Simon Teen]( [Your Lifestyle Digest][Your Lifestyle Digest]( [History in 5][History in 5]( This was sent to you because you registered to receive emails from Simon & Schuster. Visit the [Newsletters & Preferences Center]( to manage your account and email preferences. Not a subscriber? [Click here to sign up]( for Simon & Schuster emails. [New Releases]( | [Bestsellers]( [eBook Deals]( | [Collections]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( Simon & Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 © 2024 Simon & Schuster. All rights reserved. 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