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Summer storms are in the air.  What a perfect time to relax with a new book.

"Deadfall," the follow-up to Anna Carey's "Blackbird," is available today in Young Adult along with "Blood Will Tell," by April Henry, "After Hours," by Claire Kennedy, "Get Dirty," by Gretchen McNeil, and "Hungry," by H.A. Swain.

Over in Romance,  you'll have to wait until Thursday for "Grey," by E.L. James, a retelling of "Fifty Shades of Grey," from Christian's point of view.  In the meantime,, you can check out "Opening Up," by Laure Dane and "Loving Dallas," by Caisey Quinn.

Fans of  Elmore Leonard will enjoy "Charlie Martz & Other Stories: The Unpublished Stories" from the late author.  Other new releases in Mystery/Thriller include "Death in Salem," by Eleanor Kuhns, "Paradise Sky," by Joe. R. Lansdale, and "The Precipice," by Paul Doiron.

In Science Fiction/Fantasy, you can pick up "Pure Blooded,' by Amanda Carlson "Beyond Redemption," by Michael R. Fletcher, and "The Library at Mount Char," by Scott Hawkins.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstore whenever possible.

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As the temperatures heat up, there is nothing better than relaxing outside with a good book such as one of this week's new reads.

Look out for "Those Girls," by Lauren Saft in Young Adult today.  I just started reading my ARC of this today.  Keep your eyes on this blog for my upcoming review!  Other new releases in the genre include "Alive," by Chandler Baker, "Finding Audrey," by "Shopaholic" author, Sophie Kinsella, "Delicate Monsters," by Stephanie Kuehn, "Hello, I Love You," by Katie M. Stout, and "The Stars Rise," by Rachel Vincent.

Reach "The Breaking Point," by Jefferson Bass in Mystery/Thriller with "No Place to Die," by Claire Donohue, "The Dead Assassin," by Vaughn Entwistle, and "SignWave," by Andrew Vachss.

Load up on Romance 'till your "Heart's Desire," by T.J. Kline along with "Only a Promise," by Mary Balogh, "The Wedding Gift," by Cara Connelly, and "All's Fair in Love and Scandal," by Caroline Linden.

Beware the "Demon's Vengence" by Jocelyn Drake  in Science Fiction/Fantasy as well as "The Darkling Child: Defenders of Shannara," by Terry Brooks, "Dead Ice," by Laurell K. Hamilton, "The Invasion of the Tearling," by Erika Johnsen, and "Darwin's Watch: Science of Discworld III," by Terry Pratchett.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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I'm back from Book Expo America and so is the Laydown Lowdown!  There are lots of great new reads this week so, let's get right to it.

If you're yearning for Romance this summer, check out "Crave the Night," by Lara Adrian,  "Beyond the Cut," by Sarah Castle, "One Night With a Billionaire," by Jessica Clare, "Suddenly One Summer," by Julie James, "All the Right Places," by Jenna Sutton, and "Moonlight on Nightingale Way," by Samantha Young."

If you're looking for thrills and chills, you can pick up "Finders Keepers," by Stephen King today as well as "Hell's Gate," by Richard Crompton, "The Evidence Room," by Cameron Harvey, "The Governor's Wife," by Michael Harvey, and "The Missing and the Dead," by Stuart MacBride in Mystery/Thriller/Horror.

Or maybe you'd prefer an out of this world escape with the latest Science "Nemesis Games," by James S.A. Corey, "The Fold," by Peter Clines, "From a Drood to a Kill," by Simon R. Green, and "Drink Deep," by Chloe Neill.

 You could load up a suitcase with today's Young Adult releases. Stock up with "The Witch Hunter," by Virginia Boecker, "The Devil You Know," by Trish Doller, "Charlie, Presumed Dead," by Anne Heltzel, "The Good Girls," by Sara Shepard, "Because You'll Never Meet Me," by Leah Thomas and "Siren's Fury," by Mary Weber.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Remember to support your local bookstore whenever possible.  Happy Reading.

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Well it finally happened, after a seemingly endless winter, the temperatures finally rose to over 40 degrees this weekend and the trend seems to continue throughout this week.  I feel like dancing around and celebrating!! What better way to celebrate the thaw then with a new book.

In Young Adult, both Lauren DeStefano and Lauren Oliver have new titles out today.  DeStefano's latest "Internment Chronicles" novel, "Burning Kingdoms" is available along with Oliver's latests "Vanishing Girls."  Other new releases in Young Adult include "The Brilliant Light of Amber Sunrise," by Matthew Crowe, "Tether," by Anna Jarzab and "The Alex Crow," by Andrew Smith.

Over in Romance, things get steamy with "Confess" by Colleen Hoover and "Last One Home," by Debbie Macomber.

Best-selling author Dennis Lehane's follow-up to "Live By Night," "Last One Home" is available today.  Other new releases in Mystery/Thriller include "Cold Betrayal," by J.A. Jance, "All the Old Knives," by Olen Steinhauer, and "Lacy Eye," by Jessica Treadway.

Look out for "The Fire Sermon," by Francesca Haig in Science Fiction/Fantasy today as well as "Persona" by Genevieve Valentine.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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It's the first Tuesday in March and there are lots of great new books to start this month off right.

Heat things up with new Romance titles such as "His to Take," by Shayla Black, "Binding Ties," by Shannon K. Butcher," "Heartbreak Cove," by Lily Everett, "Stealing Rose," by Monica Murphy, and "Darker Than Desire," by Shiloh Walker.

 

Keep your pulse racing with The Assassin," by Clive Cussler  and Justin Fox or check out "An Exaggerated Murder," by Justin Cook, "Leaving Berlin," by Joseph Kanon, "Death, Taxes, and Cheap Sunglasses," by Diane Kelly and "Dying for a Cupcake," by Denise Swanson in Mystery/Thriller.

Pick up a "Vision in Silver," by Anne Bishop in Science Fiction/Fantasy along with "Dead Heat," by Patricia Briggs, "The Crow of Connemara," by Stephen Leigh or "The Suicide Exhibition," by Justin Richards.

Head to Young Adult to find "Mosquitoland," by David Arnold, "The Dead I Know," by Scott Gardner, "An Uncertain Choice," by Jody Hedlund, "Terminal," by Kathy Reichs, and "My Best Everything," by Sarah Tomp.

Will any of these books make you "to-read" list?  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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Happy Mardi Gras everyone!!  There are lots of great new books to throw your beads at today.

Over in Mystery, you can check out "Lies That Bind," by Maggie Barbieri, "Last Days of the Condor," by James Grady, "Nobody Walks," by Mick Herron, "Dreaming Spies," by Laurie R. King, and "The Whites," by Richard Price. 

Race to Romance for "The Diamond Ring," by Primula Bond, "The Master," by Kresley Cole," "I Do," by Rachel Gibson, "Cinderella and the Ghost," by Mariana Myles, and "Enchanters Echo," by Anise Rae.

Swing through Science Fiction/Fantasy for "Half the World," by Joe Abercrombie and "Fortune's Blight," by Evie Manieri.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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Valentine's Day may just be a few days away but ironically there are no new Romance titles this week.

However, you can still get your heart racing with a new Mystery/Thriller such as "Twelve Days," by Alex Berenson, "A Woman Unkown," by Frances Brody, "Pardon the Ravens," by Alan Hruska, "Obsession in Death," by J.D. Robb, "The First Wife," by Erica Spindler, and "Crazy Love You," by Lisa Unger.

You can escape to another world with the latest offerings in Science Fiction/Fantasy: "Righteous Fury," by Markus Heitz, "The Eternal Files," by Leanna Renee Hieber, "Finn Fancy Necromancy," by Randy Henderson, and "The Glittering World," by Robert Levy.

Over in Young Adult you can be "One of the Guys," by Lisa Aldin, "The Red Queen," by Victoria Aveyard or pick up "All That Burns," by Ryan Graudun, "The Shadow Cabinet," by Maureen Johnson, and "The Ruby Circle," the latest "Bloodlines" novel by Richelle Mead.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible. 

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Yesterday we got approximately 12 inches of snow here and today the temperatures are in the single digits.  If that's not a good excuse to cuddle up with a fluffy blanket and a good book, I don't know what is.  Fortunately there are plenty of new reads to escape in this week.

Choose from "Paper or Plastic," by Vivi Barnes in Young Adult plus "I'll Meet You There," by Heather Demetrios, "Invaded," by Melissa Landers, "How Not Fall In Love," by Lisa Brown Roberts and "Something True," by Kiernan Scott.

Take the edge of your post Superbowl withdraw with "Quarterback Draw," by Jaci Burton.  Other new releases in Romance include "Overcome," by Lora Leigh, "Closer Than You Think," by Karen Rose, and "Hero," by Samantha Young.

Find yourself "Among Thieves," by John Clarkson and pick up "Death of a Liar," by M.C. Beaton, "Crash & Burn," by Lisa Gardener, "The Chessmen," by Peter May or "The Replacements," by David Putman in Mystery/Thriller.

Check out "Dark Intelligence," by Neal Asher, "Trigger Warning: Short Stories and Disturbances," by Neil Gaiman, and "Love in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," by Judd Trichler in Science Fiction/Fantasy.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list? Share with us!  Happy reading and remember to support your local book stores whenever possible.

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Snowed in?  Don't stress, there are plenty of great books available this week to help you pass the time.

Heat things up with "In His Keeping," by Maya Banks.  Other new releases in Romance include "Bound by Flames," by Jeaniene Frost, "Catch a Falling Heiress," by Laura Lee Guhrke, "The Marriage Charm," by Linda Lael Miller, and "Catch My Breath," by Lyn Montagano.

You can get your pulse racing with "Toured to Death," by Hy Conrad in Mystery/Thriller today along with "Breaking Creed," by Alex Kava, "Arscenic & Old Books," by Miranda James and "The Great Zoo of China," by Matthew Reilly.

Head over to Science Fiction/Fantasy to discover, "Inside a Silver Box," by Walter Mosley, "The Mime Order," by Samantha Shannon, and "Pacific Fire," by Greg VanEekhout.

In Young Adult, you'll find "Tear You Apart," by Sarah Cross, "I Was Here," by Gayle Forman, "Love, Lucy," by April Lindner, "Fairest: Levana's Story," by Marissa Meyer, "Heartbeat," by Elizabeth Scott, and "I'm Glad I Did," by Cynthia Weil.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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 It's that time of year when the winter doldrums can set in.  Fortunately, there are some great new books to pull you out of it.

Veronica Mars continues to unearth Neptune's darkest secrets with her latest adventure, "Mr. Kiss and Tell," by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham.  Look for my review later this week.  Other new releases in Mystery/Thriller include: "Puzzled Indemnity," by Parnell Hall, "Fear the Darkness," by Becky Masterman and "Serpents in the Cold," by Thomas O'Malley.

Over in Romance, you can heat things up with "Burned," by Karen Marie Moning or explore "What If," by Rebecca Donovan, "Something Wicked," by Carol Oates, and "The Yellow Wood," by Melanie Tam.

"Half a King," by Joe Abercrombie is released in paperback today in Science Fiction/Fantasy along with "Black Moon," by Kenneth Calhoun, and "The Crimson Campaign," by Brian McClellan.

"All Fall Down," the novel in Ally Carter's new "Embassy Row," series is released today in Young Adult.  "Avalon," by Mindee Arnett, "Maybe One Day," by Melissa Kantor, "The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley," by David Hutchinson, and "The Rule of Three: Fight for Power," by Eric Walters are also available.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us! Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.

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Please excuse the delay with this week's "Laydown Lowdown,"  my internet was down. 

Look out of the "The Girl on the Train," by Paula Hawkins, "The Unquiet Dead," by Ausma Zehanat Khan, "The Ice Queen," by Nele Neuhaus, or "Near Enemy," by Adam Stenbergh.

Over in Romance you can check out "One Last Song" by S.K Falls, "Unforgettable," by Shannon Richard, "A Shot of Sin," by Eden Summers and "Held Against You," by Season Vining.

Slide through Science Fiction/Fantasy for "The Dagger's Path," by Glenda Larke, "The Providence of Fire," by Brian Staveley, and "The Just City," by Jo Walton.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!! Happy Reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.