Five Fab Books out in April

Whether you’re longing for a Parisian getaway or simply want to lose yourself in a slice of wartime London life, April’s book releases are sure to sate your literary appetite.

Other People’s Children by R.J. Hoffmann

Touching on one of the most delicate subjects of human nature, this moving debut follows a young couple whose fertility problems lead to further heartache when a child they plan to adopt is reclaimed by its teenage mother.

Exploring the complexities of a close family, they must make agonising decisions in the name of love. Published by Simon & Shuster on April 6

Paradise, Nevada by Dario Diofebi

Steeped in the feverish neon wonder that is Las Vegas,

this heart-stopping tale has all the thrills you would expect from a high-stakes poker setting, with the surprising addition of depth and compassion for the four characters who are willing to risk everything for the ultimate slice of the American dream.

Eloquent, comedic and bristling with energy from Diofebi, himself once a professional poker player. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing on April 6

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Detailing everything one would expect from a love story set in the City of Lights, including divine Parisian pastries, languid afternoons strolling through art galleries and, of course, stolen kisses in the shadow of the Tour Eiffel, this is the ideal read for anyone who is longing for a continental getaway. Published by Delacorte Press on April 6

Instinct by Jason M. Hough

New York Times bestselling author Jason M. Hough brings us this intriguing and heartstopping thriller which takes place in the kind of American backwater town where anything can happen, and does.

It follows offi cer Mary Whittaker as she does her best to unravel several highly unusual incidents. It soon becomes clear that the townsfolk are losing their survival instincts and that Mary must fi ght to uncover the truth before she loses her own. Published by Skybound Books on April 6

The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II by Madeline Martin

Set in August 1939 as London prepares for war when Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe, Grace Bennett’s realised dream of living in the city doesn’t quite meet up to her expectations as she fi nds her day-to-day life blighted by bombings, blackouts and bunkers.

However, she quickly realises that her role as a humble bookseller may be just what the local community needs to fi nd solace and light during a period where London was perpetually doused in darkness and death. Published by Hanover Square Press on March 2

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