People's ability to comprehend and respond psychologically to other people and social circumstances is somewhat enhanced by reading fiction. And that was, for the most part, after only one story. Research suggests that dedicating thirty minutes each day to reading a book might lead to a brighter and healthier mind, which in turn can predict a 20% decreased risk of death around ten years later.
The fiction books listed below are scheduled for publication in August 2024:
1. Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang
A "Rental Stranger," a companion hired under several identities, blurs the boundaries between personal and professional in unexpected new ways in Kat Tang's gripping and emotional debut. The remarkably evocative novel Five-Star Stranger explores themes such as loneliness in a hyperconnected society, the commercialization of relationships in a gig economy, and the dangers of demanding what we want from others who are unable to provide it. This is the tale of a guy who, by becoming someone else, discovers who he is. It is anticipated that Scribner will publish this book on August 6, 2024.
2. The Rich People Have Gone Away by Regina Porter
The hunt for a missing lady unites a varied group of New Yorkers in this kaleidoscope book by the highly renowned author of The Travelers about treachery, racism, and human connection. The Rich People Have Gone Away, which is set against the backdrop of a city that is always changing, weaves together the stories of common New Yorkers to create a moving tale of injustice, love, and hope for the future—while also serving as a poignant reminder that no one ever leaves the past behind. Hogarth is scheduled to publish this book on August 6, 2024.
3. And So I Roar by Abi Daré
Abi Daré, the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, has written a breathtaking and heartbreaking new book. Tia is about to go on a desperate mission to discover a secret her mother has been keeping for almost twenty years when she unintentionally overhears a whispered discussion between her aunt and her terminally sick mother, who is lying in a hospital bed in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Dutton is scheduled to release this book on August 6, 2024.
4. Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer
In this witty social satire, White Lotus teams up with Kevin Wilson to tell the story of a guy who is stuck on an island resort when the sun physically bursts and has to decide between helping other guests escape the island alive or saving himself from the turmoil. Sourcebooks Landmark is scheduled to publish this book on August 6, 2024.
5. Burn by Peter Heller
From the critically acclaimed author of The Last Ranger, a book about two men who have been friends since childhood and who awaken in a dystopian society plagued by mind-boggling violence from the woods of rural Maine. Immersed in the splendor of the natural environment and sensitive to the particular rhythms of male camaraderie, even in this dire situation, Heller's groundbreaking work serves as both a poignant cautionary tale about the political turmoil dividing our divided nation and a hymn to the resilience of our selected families. Knopf is scheduled to release this book on August 13, 2024.
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