Spring is in full swing! We don’t know about you, but we are excited to celebrate the arrival of blooming flowers and warmer weather. April also gives a chance to take a moment to celebrate Easter with family and friends. Also don’t forget; it’s the month to make sure you filed your taxes.
Here at Bookstr, we wanted to give you five more reasons to get excited about April — and it comes in the form of these brand-new fictional books released to a bookstore near you, or online! Read along to learn more about our picks for new releases in April.
Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore
This read is not for the faint of heart. Meet Teresa. After a tragic accident that leads to the death of her best friend, Teresa has been a recluse, only finding comfort and safety in an online community. But the rest of her world crumbles when she witnesses a murder during a live stream of her favorite influencer. Can Teresa overcome her mental and physical obstacles to solve this unsolved murder?
Murder at the Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd
Set in a quaint seaside town during the 1950s, Nora Breen settles in this new community, abandoning the convent in which she has spent her last thirty years in. However, at a closer look, Nora figures out that her new neighbors are not what they seem. Corresponding with the town name — Gore-on-Sea — this cozy mystery offers its readers all the chills we crave.
Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto
In the second installment of Vera Wong, our sharp-eyed main character is just winding down from her latest murder investigation at the teahouse. Life is good, especially since Vera’s son Tilly has found love with Officer Selena Gray. However, before life becomes too boring, Vera immerses herself in another mystery, as she attempts to locate the missing influencer, Xander.
Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
At first glance, Xavier Rush seems perfect. That is until he opens his mouth and ruins everything. But he makes it up to Samantha with a date of a lifetime. This one is for fans of long distance relationship and intense family drama.
The Sirens by Emilia Hart
Lucy retreats to her sister’s house after attempting to murder her ex-lover while sleepwalking. While she waits for her sister to return, Lucy begins to uncover strange details of their past. Meanwhile, a parallel story is told from two centuries prior, in which Mary and Eliza escape their homeland Ireland to Australia. On the journey across the oceans, strange effects inflict Mary and Eliza.
Make sure to add all of these new reads to your TBR, and happy reading for the month of April!
For more new fictional releases, check out our article New Fiction Book Releases You Need in February of 2025.
To take a look at our picks for our Bookstr Book Club, explore this link from Bookshop.
