Summer Reads, Cold Drinks, Good Vibes
- Tim Pinel
- May 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 1
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Tuesday New Releases - May 27, 2025
We’re officially kicking off summer with one of our most anticipated events of the season: the Summer Boozy Book Fair! Join us Thursday, June 5 from 6 - 8pm at Cushwa & Rad Pies Taproom for an evening of great books, great drinks, and even better company.
We’ll be there with a fresh lineup of new releases, personalized book recommendations from the Queen Takes Book crew, and exclusive merch made just for book lovers. Whether you’re stacking up your summer reads or just looking for your next favorite, this event is all about fun, discovery, and community.
Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP today to save your spot!
And speaking of great reads - a new batch of titles is hitting the shelves today. Scroll down to see what’s new in fiction, nonfiction, YA, picture books, and more.
New in Fiction
Django Wexler returns with Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me, the amusing follow-up to How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying. After countless failed attempts to save the world, Davi has embraced her role as the Dark Lord. Now commanding the Wilder horde, she faces the daunting task of breaking the time loop that binds her and preventing the total annihilation of humanity. Complicating matters are a treasonous duke, an ancient magician's looming legend, and a girlfriend who's less than pleased.
Wexler manages to balance irreverent humor with genuine emotional stakes. Davi's journey is peppered with pop culture references and Deadpool-esque fourth-wall breaks, while the narrative ultimately finds themes of leadership, identity, and redemption. The stakes are higher than ever - this time, death is permanent. With a cast of misfits, including a sexy orc warrior and a cowardly ex-boyfriend turned ally, Davi's quest for peace is as heartwarming as it is hilarious.
For fans of satirical fantasy and unconventional heroes, this conclusion delivers a satisfying blend of action, wit, and heart.
Also Available Today in Fiction
New in Nonfiction
Let Us Play: Winning the Battle for Gender Diverse Athletes by Harrison Browne and Rachel Browne is a timely exploration of the challenges faced by transgender and nonbinary athletes in the world of sports. Harrison Browne, the first openly transgender professional hockey player, teams up with his sister, investigative journalist Rachel Browne, to provide a compelling narrative that combines personal experience with in-depth research.
This book delves into the systemic barriers and societal misconceptions that hinder inclusivity in athletics. It examines how opposition to gender-diverse athletes is often rooted in fear and moral panic rather than factual concerns about fairness. By addressing topics such as hormone regulations, locker room policies, and NCAA rules, the authors dismantle myths surrounding trans athletes and advocate for a more equitable sporting environment.
Let Us Play is not just a call to action; it's an important roadmap for equality in sports and beyond. It challenges readers to envision a future where all athletes, regardless of gender identity, can compete freely and without prejudice. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, gender identity, and social justice.
Also Available Today in Nonfiction
New in Young Adult
Jo Schulte’s The Whisperwood Legacy blends gothic mystery, fractured fairy tales, and family drama into an unforgettable YA fantasy. Set in the eerie ruins of Whisperwood, a once-thriving Appalachian theme park built on German folklore, the story follows 17-year-old Frankie Strauss as she returns to the shuttered park after her grandmother - and park matriarch - vanishes without a trace.
Frankie, determined to escape her family's legacy of wealth and secrets, finds herself pulled into a deeper mystery where fairy tales may be more than just stories, and far more dangerous. With the help of Jem, a brooding groundskeeper, she unravels a web of lies, magic, and monstrous truths that threaten to consume her family and the park itself.
Perfect for readers who love atmospheric settings, sharp-witted heroines, and stories where the line between myth and reality blurs, The Whisperwood Legacy is a chilling, twisty ride that lingers long after the final page.
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