Newbooksfrom Connecticut authors to read this summer
Jul. 8—'Yellowface,' R.F. Kuang
Fiction
New Haven's award-winning author R.F. Kuang published her literary satire "Yellowface" in May. The book follows an author, June, who steals the work of an Asian author, Athena, after she dies in a freak accident and publishes it as her own work under the pen name Juniper Song. The book follows how far June is willing to take her charade.
'How the Murder Crumbles,' Debra Sennefelder
Mystery
Sandy Hook author Debra Sennefelder's latest cozy mystery "How the Murder Crumbles" was published in late June. When a baker and a food blogger get into a spat over a cookie recipe only for the food blogger to later turn up dead, the baker has to track down the real killer to clear her name.
'The Friday Night Club,' Sofia Lundberg, Alyson Richman and M.J. Rose
Fiction
Greenwich author MJ Rose's latest book "The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma af Klint and Her Creative Circle" was published in May. The authors offer a fictionalized look at the first abstract artist Hilma af Klint.
'Woodmont,' Katherine Krauss Murphy
Nonfiction
Milford author Katherine Krauss Murphy writes about the history of the town's borough in "Woodmont." She published the book last month and examines the distinct personalities of the coastal community.
'The Darlings,' Hannah McKinnon
Fiction
Sherman author Hannah McKinnon's new novel "The Darlings" was published in May. Three generations of women find themselves facing old secrets and relationship drama while spending the summer together at the family beach house while preparing for a wedding.
'The Senator's Wife,' Liv Constantine
Thriller
Milford's Lynne Constantine is one half of the author duo that writes under the pen name Liv Constantine. Her latest thriller, "The Senator's Wife," was published in May and follows a woman's increasing paranoia as she questions whether or not her caretaker is trying to replace her within her own life.
'A Little Ray of Sunshine,' Kristan Higgins
Fiction
Durham author Kristan Higgins published her latest novel, "A Little Ray of Sunshine," last month. When a teenager decides to seek out his birth mother before heading off to college, his birth mother and his adopted parents find themselves struggling to figure out how to connect with the new dynamic.
'In the Blood,' Charles Barber
Nonfiction
Middletown author Charles Barber tells the story of how a clotting agent came to be. "In the Blood: How Two Outsiders Solved a Centuries-Old Medical Mystery and Took on the U.S. Army" was published in late May. The book tells the story of QuikClot and the events that transpired before the clotting agent made it to the market.
'What Remains,' Wendy Walker
Thriller
Stamford author Wendy Walker's latest thriller "What Remains" was published last month. In her latest novel, a detective on leave from work is struggling with her decision to end a life in order to save someone else's. After meeting the person she saved she begins to feel more like herself again, until she discovers that the person she saved isn't who they claim to be.
'The Golden Doves,' Martha Hall Kelly
Historical fiction
Litchfield author Martha Hall Kelly's latest novel, "The Golden Doves," was published in April. The book is inspired by true events and follows two women who were part of the French resistance during World War II and later had their families tormented when they're sent to a concentration camp. Years later the two former spies are on the trail to seek revenge from those that harmed their loved ones at the camp.
'Maribelle's Shadow,' Susannah Marren
Thriller
Greenwich author Susan Shaprio Barash, writing under the pen name Susannah Marren, released her latest thriller in late June. "Maribelle's Shadow" follows the fall out after a woman's husband dies, bringing different family secrets to light.
'Viviana Valentine Goes up the River,' Emily J. Edwards
Mystery
Danbury author Emily J. Edwards published her latest mystery "Viviana Valentine Goes up the River" in late May. In the second installment of her detective series, the heroine finds herself snowed in at a party when a dead body turns up.
'Ice,' Amy Brady
Nonfiction
New Haven author Amy Brady explores the history of ice and its uses in her new book "Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks — A Cool History of a Hot Commodity." Brady published the book last month, and it examines how ice has revolutionized the modern world.
'Bethel: Village Among the Hills,' Patrick Tierney Wild
Nonfiction
Bethel author Patrick Tierney Wild writes about the history of his own backyard in "Bethel: Village Among the Hills." The book was published last month and explores the history of the town.
'Connecticut's Girls of Summer,' Tony Renzoni
Nonfiction
Waterbury native Tony Renzoni looks at the history of two Connecticut softball teams in his new book "Connecticut's Girls of Summer: The Brakettes and the Falcons." The book was published last month and it looks at the history of Olympians and Hall of Fame athletes tied to the teams.
'AI-Powered Job Hunting,' Garrison Leykam
Nonfiction
West Hartford author Garrison Leykam published a guide on how AI like ChatGPT can be used to help readers find the best job for them. Last month he published "AI-Powered Job Hunting: How to Leverage ChatGPT to Land Your Dream Job."
'Faithful Love,' Pamela Brown
Romance
Danbury author Pamela Brown published her book "Faithful Love" in May. The book follows a lawyer and a detective who find themselves falling for one another.
'Thicker Than Water,' Megan Collins
Thriller
Manchester author Megan Collins is back with a new thriller on July 11. "Thicker Than Water" tells the story of two women connected by their ties to the same man who find themselves at odds when the man is accused of murder.
'The Language of Kin,' Lynne Hugo
Fiction
New Canaan native Lynne Hugo's latest novel "The Language of Kin" will be published July 11. The book looks at how people communicate as well as how humans communicate with animals.
'The Beauty of Rain,' Jamie Beck
Fiction
New Canaan author Jamie Beck's latest novel "The Beauty of Rain" will be published July 18. The book follows two sisters who come together after a tragedy but struggle with their relationship.
