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Top Book Picks for August 2023

Top Book Picks for August 2023

We’ve found the best, new release book recommendations for each Bookfinity Reader Type. 

We have a wonderful selection of brand-new books from August, and we can't wait to delve into this month's literary treasures. Among them is a long-awaited release by New York Times bestselling authors and the Best Books of Summer, presenting us with a selection of highly acclaimed reads just waiting to be devoured! These books cater perfectly to each of our Reader Types, making them the ideal recommendations for all book enthusiasts.

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Serial Reader

Mister Magic

Mister Magic

by Kiersten White

After all, they're the only ones who hold the secret of that circle, the mystery of the magic man in his infinitely black cape, and, maybe, the answers to what really happened on that deadly last day. But as the Circle of Friends reclaim parts of their past, they begin to wonder: Are they here by choice, or have they been lured into a trap?

 Modern Romantic

The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away

by Charlotte Rixon

When a bombing is reported in the city where they first met, Clara is pulled back to a place she tries not to remember and the first love she could never forget. Searching for Benjamin, Clara is forced to confront the events that tore them apart. But is it too late to put right what went wrong?

 Mountain Climber

Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West

Tent for Seven: A Camping Adventure Gone South Out West

by Marty Ohlhaut

Cooped up inside due to long work hours, Marty was excited about taking off with his wife and five children for the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Aware that this could be their last camping trip together, he wanted to make it extra memorable. Little did he know how memorable it would be.


Bookworm

A Council of Dolls

A Council of Dolls

by Mona Susan Power

From the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools, A Council of Dolls is the story of three women, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried..

Beach Reader

The Blonde Identity

The Blonde Identity

by Ally Carter

Luckily, no one is looking for a pair of lovesick newlyweds on their honeymoon. And soon they're lying their way across Europe--dodging bullets and faking kisses as they race to unravel a deadly conspiracy and clear her sister's name.

Time Traveler

The Paris Assignment

The Paris Assignment

by Rhys Bowen

Londoner Madeleine Grant is studying at the Sorbonne in Paris when she marries charismatic French journalist Giles Martin. As they raise their son, Olivier, they hold on to a tenuous promise for the future. Until the thunder of war sets off alarms in France.

Lifelong Learner

Tangled Vines: Power, Privilege, and the Murdaugh Family Murders

Tangled Vines: Power, Privilege, and the Murdaugh Family Murders

by John Glatt

In Tangled Vines, bestselling true crime author John Glatt reconstructs the rise of the prestigious Murdaugh family and the shocking double murder that led to the downfall of its patriarch, Alex Murdaugh.

Woke Up Like This

Learned by Heart

Learned by Heart

by Emma Donoghue

Emotionally intense, psychologically compelling, and deeply researched, Learned by Heart is an extraordinary work of fiction by one of the world's greatest storytellers. Full of passion and heartbreak, the tangled lives of Anne Lister and Eliza Raine form a love story for the ages.


Trendsetter

Prophet

Prophet

by Helen MacDonald and Sin Blaché

In a surreal, action-packed quest that takes Adam and Rao from secret laboratories in Colorado, to a luxury lodge in Aspen, to the remote Nevada desert, the pair begins to uncover how and why people's fondest memories are being weaponized against them by a spooky, ever-shifting substance called Prophet. 

Leading Lady

Shark Heart: A Love Story

Shark Heart: A Love Story

by Emily Habeck

A sweeping love story that is at once lyrical and funny, airy and visceral, Shark Heart is an unforgettable, gorgeous novel about life's perennial questions, the fragility of memories, finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life. This daring debut marks the arrival of a wildly talented new writer abounding with originality, humor, and heart.

Cool Mom & Dad

The Book of Outdoor Games: 50+ Antiboredom, Unplugged Activities for Kids and Families

The Book of Outdoor Games: 50+ Antiboredom, Unplugged Activities for Kids and Families

by Cider Mill Press

Encourage your kids to get outside for hours of fun. Build outdoor forts, create obstacle courses, or try out new jump rope games. Kids will enjoy throwbacks to old classics like Red Light, Green Light, dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag, Monkey in the Middle, and more. 

Spiritual Seeker

Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option

Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option

by Bianca Juarez Olthoff

If we can prove to ourselves that the true power is getting back up, we can prove to others that success isn't only for the smart, talented, or well-connected. No matter how many times we fall, our real power comes from when we get back up. Get up, live full, and die empty.

Subject Matter Expert

Whalefall

Whalefall

by Daniel Kraus

Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid's tentacles and drawn into the whale's mouth where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs. He quickly realizes he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out--one hour to defeat his demons and escape the belly of a whale.

Game Day Hero

The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams

The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams

by Adam Lazarus

The untold story of the unique fifty-year friendship between two American icons: John Glenn, the unassailable pioneer of space exploration and Ted Williams, indisputably the greatest hitter in baseball history.

Self-Starter

The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough

The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough

by Thomas Curran

Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence, Curran calls for both introspection and broader, societal change. He shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect, and in so doing, win for ourselves a more purposeful and contented life.

Young at Heart

The Brothers Hawthorne

The Brothers Hawthorne

by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Drawn into twisted games on opposite sides of the globe, Grayson and Jameson--with the help of their brothers and the girl who inherited their grandfather's fortune--must dig deep to decide who they want to be and what each of them will sacrifice to win.

World Traveler

The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes

The Olive Oil Enthusiast: A Guide from Tree to Table, with Recipes

by Skyler Mapes and Giuseppe Morisani

Humans have produced and enjoyed olive oil for thousands of years, but education about olive oil is woefully lacking. After meeting and falling in love with an American on holiday, then moving to the U.S., Giuseppe Morisani was shocked to discover that quality olive oil was not appreciated or even available in many parts of the United States. 


Dissenter

Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity

Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity

by Laura Meckler

In telling the stories of the Shakerites who have built and lived in this community, Meckler asks: What will it take to fulfill the promise of racial integration in America? What compromises are people of all races willing to make? What does success look like, and has Shaker achieved it? 

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