August has a way of making ordinary days feel a little more memorable. It’s a month for lingering a little longer, saying yes to unexpected plans, and finding small pockets of joy wherever they appear. And what better way to fill those moments than with a story that pulls you in, keeps you guessing, or makes you forget the world around you for a while? From page-turning escapes to unforgettable characters, these books are ready to give your August reading list something new to get excited about. 📚✨
Anywhere But Here: Wren & Willow (Tuckaway Bay Book 6)
by Madeleine Jaimes
Release Date: July 21, 2026
Willow Harper built an empire on women’s choice. Her sister, Wren, ensured no one could take it from them. For years, the twins operated in the shadows of power—among the secrets and scandals of influential men. Then the past came looking for revenge. This emotionally layered women’s fiction novel is woven with suspense, revenge, and sisterhood.
The Deep Green (Pacific Northwest K-9 Mysteries Book 1)
by Sophie Lyon
Release Date: August 7, 2026
A wildlife biologist walks into the Hoh Rain Forest and doesn’t walk out. The Park Service calls it a lost hiker. Kate Soren’s German Shepherd says otherwise. This atmospheric K-9 search-and-rescue mystery is cozy-adjacent, with no graphic violence. Book one of a new Pacific Northwest series.
Artificial Dragon
by Warren Rainer
Release Date: July 30, 2026
In A Devil in the Wilderness, Megan Burgan was forced to confront the demons of her past. Now, in Artificial Dragon, she must face a terrifying threat born from the future. Megan must confront an unlikely foe, one with deadly intent. The story is fiction—but the plot may be all too real. Artificial intelligence is coming to a computer near you…
A Hard Habit to Break (The Calvary Brothers Book 2)
by Siera London
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Rachel is an architect with a master plan, which was mapped out until her father’s upcoming wedding forced her back home. It gets worse when she’s roped onto the town’s redevelopment committee with the boy she left behind, Noah Calvary. Tempers flare. Chemistry blazes off the charts. Humor, found family, and defining your own blueprint for life.
Mall Goddess
by Marilee Dahlman
Release Date: August 6, 2026
Attention shoppers! In a small Midwestern town, a misfit janitor fights to save the crappy shopping mall. Along the way, she might fulfill her artistic dreams and find true love.
Song of the Fading Grove (Satyr Monster Romance Book 1)
by Jaylee Austin
Release Date: July 22, 2026
I ran to the woods and found a heritage that asks for everything. A raw, intimate voice follows one woman’s bargain with a satyr leader as they try to join their music before a goddess turns the final chorus into an extinction.
The Success Agreement
by Justin Howard
Release Date: April 23, 2026
Success begins with a decision. In The Success Agreement, Justin Howard shares the experiences and lessons that shaped his mindset and fueled his success. This inspiring guide challenges you to make a commitment to yourself, overcome adversity, and do whatever it takes to turn your goals into reality.
Light and Shadows
by Darin Gibby
Release Date: August 18, 2026
A multigenerational, suspenseful family drama, Light and Shadows is perfect for readers who love the emotional depth of Kristin Hannah, Barbara Kingsolver, and Celeste Ng. Set against a picturesque Western frontier, Light and Shadows is a gripping, emotional story of sisterhood and finding the courage to face your demons before it’s too late.
Tiramisu for Two
by Forsyth Alexander
Release Date: May 17, 2026
New Orleans is a city made for magic. This is the reason Meg Lyons comes to town to become a pastry chef and gets a job at her favorite restaurant on a dare. Thanks to her tiramisu, a museum curator, a BNB manager, a Spanish millionaire, a PI, a marketing consultant, an influencer, and three chefs find love and happiness. See if Meg does, too.
Space Shield: The Wrath of the Sun (Sci-Fi Galaxy Series Book 3)
by Jeremy Clift
Release Date: August 12, 2026
🚀 JUST RELEASED! An ancient warning. A deadly solar storm. Humanity’s last defense. SPACE SHIELD is an epic hard science-fiction thriller packed with suspense, unforgettable characters, and a race against time to save humanity. Award-winning writing from Jeremy Clift. Get your copy today!
Rhino Horn Underground
by Deven Greene
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Determined to prove herself as a serious journalist, Paige Remington travels to South Africa to investigate rhino poaching and is plunged into a brutal world where no one can be trusted. When a mysterious man claims he wants to save rhinos and help with her article, Paige is drawn deeper into a dangerous web of secrets, forcing her to decide how much she is willing to risk to uncover the truth.
Race of Deception
by Maurice Draine
Release Date: August 25, 2026
What if every video you trusted was fake? She uncovered the truth. Now exposing it could destroy her family or what’s left of it. An investigative journalist uncovers a deepfake conspiracy tied to a deadly AI tech empire.
Secrets of the Cryptids (Cowboys and Cryptids Book 1)
by Sharon Buchbinder
Release Date: August 3, 2026
Hayil Rose is a woman caught between the human world, the wolf world, and something far older. She never belonged to the pack—until fate led her to Will Penn. In a world where love, loyalty, and survival collide, Secrets of the Cryptids is about found family, fierce hearts, and the courage it takes to become who you were always meant to be.
The Fern Flower
by Kathleen Shoop
Release Date: August 1, 2026
1908: Born into privilege, Mila appears to have everything: wealth, status, and a household devoted to her happiness. But behind the gilded doors, she is trapped by her stepmother’s cruelty. With Russian folklore, imperial grandeur, and the fierce beauty of ballet, The Fern Flower is a sweeping tale of ambition, friendship, and sacrifice.
Burning Salt
by Matthew West-James
Release Date: August 1, 2026
A rupture between realities threatens two universes. As containment teams investigate, they encounter alien societies whose collective behavior blurs the line between instinct and intelligence. Told through scientific records and field reports, Burning Salt explores first contact where misunderstanding itself can become extinction.
The WAY from Street Kid to Millionaire: The Real Story of a Man Who Never Gives Up
by Igor Fostenko
Release Date: August 4, 2026
What does it take to build a global brand from zero with nothing but grit and faith? Igor Fostenko shared his real-life path from addiction and homelessness to entrepreneurial success. A powerful memoir for anyone facing their own “impossible” obstacles. It’s gritty, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring. Discover the mindset that changes everything.
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