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Turn the Page into Late Summer: August 2026 New Book Releases Every Book Lover Should Know

THANH VY VUONG

Hello, Book Lovers! 🍃📚

Can you believe August is already here? Summer seems to fly by in the blink of an eye, but there's still plenty of time to squeeze in a few more unforgettable reads before the season changes. The days may still be warm and bright, yet there's a subtle hint that autumn is waiting just around the corner—and for readers, that means one thing: the perfect excuse to keep the pages turning.

August has a wonderful balance of adventure and comfort. It's the month of finishing vacation reads, discovering surprise favorites, and making room on your shelves for the exciting releases arriving this season. Whether you're reading by the pool, relaxing in a hammock, or enjoying a peaceful evening on the porch, every chapter feels like one last celebration of summer.

So before we welcome cozy autumn reading, let's take a look at some of the exciting new books arriving this month.

🌅 Make the Most of Your August Reading

As summer begins to wind down, now is the perfect time to look back at your reading journey so far. Have you checked off the books you were most excited about this year? If not, don't worry—there's still plenty of time.

Why not create an "End of Summer TBR" with five books you've been meaning to read? Mix a highly anticipated new release with an older title that's been patiently waiting on your shelf. Sometimes the best reading memories come from finally picking up the book you've been postponing for months.

And if you've discovered a book you absolutely loved this summer, share it with a fellow reader. Recommendations from friends are often how we find our next favorite story.

✨ One More Summer Story

Before autumn arrives with its cozy sweaters and pumpkin-spiced afternoons, take a moment to enjoy everything summer reading has to offer. Long daylight hours, peaceful mornings, and quiet evenings create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable literary adventures.

Here's to discovering new authors, meeting unforgettable characters, and filling the final weeks of summer with stories that stay with you long after the last page.

Happy reading, and may your August be filled with sunshine, serenity, and stacks of incredible books! ☀️📖🌻

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The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent

From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Carissa Broadbent returns with a brand new novel in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, The Lion & the Deathless Dark – the first book in the Bloodborn Duet.

Some blood tastes like vengeance. Some blood tastes like grief. Some blood tastes like nothing at all.

Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene commits a crime that makes her a target for mortals and gods alike – and she is still desperate for vengeance.

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Expected publication August 4, 2026

Devour Me by Emily Rath

From New York Times bestselling author Emily Rath comes a dark, spicy MMF paranormal romance series set on a New England island about the entangled fates of a witch, wraith, and mortal...

Dáinn the Devourer has spent the last two hundred years of his undead life reluctantly bonded to a dark witch, doing her dirtiest work. Devouring corrupt souls may not be satisfying for a wraith, but it keeps him fed.

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Expected publication August 11, 2026

The Secrets We Hide by Karin Slaughter

The next thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series.

Welcome to North Falls. A small town where everyone knows everyone. But nobody knows the truth.

1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors.

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Expected publication August 11, 2026

Splintered Kingdom by Gretchen Powell Fox

SPLINTERED KINGDOM is the sequel to Smoke and Scar and the second book in the Shattered Crown trilogy, an epic romantic fantasy series perfect for fans of high stakes, character-driven plots, rich world-building, a diverse cast of characters, elemental magic, and tension-filled romance.

Tame her wild. Fan his flame.
A Burgeoning Peace
A Shadow Unleashed
A Victor Unmoored
A Bond Reforged
Now the real game begins.

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Expected publication August 25, 2026

Heart of Glass by Jennifer Hillier

A serial killer recants his long-ago confession regarding a small-town high school girl―and her then-best friends are forced to confront what really happened that night and what's happening now.

Seaside is a small coastal town, known originally for the local amusement park. But twenty-five years ago, a serial killer dubbed The Carnival Killer confessed to the murder of a local high school girl. Now, he's recanted that confession.

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