Show Notes
April is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of incredible new reads! 🌸
In this episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe is joined by returning guest (and friend) Emma to talk through the April 2026 book releases they’re most excited to add to their TBR.
Together, they explore a wide range of upcoming titles—from highly anticipated bestsellers to under-the-radar gems—perfect for spring reading.
If you’re looking to refresh your reading list, discover new authors, or stay on top of the latest releases, this episode has you covered. Expect lively conversation, thoughtful picks, and plenty of bookish enthusiasm to inspire your next great read.
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Book recommendations:
Emma’s Titles:
Rites of the Starling – Devney Perry
The Ending Writes Itself – Evelyn Clarke
American Fantasy – Emma Straub
Mad Mabel – Sally Hepworth
The Paris Match – Kate Clayborn
Unbound- Peyton Corine
Go Gentle- Maria Semple
The Name Game – Beth O’ Leary
The Radiant Dark - Alexandra Oliva
Joe’s Titles: To Mention: We Burned So Bright – TJ Klune
Bodies of Work – Clay McLeod Chapman
The Escape Game – Marissa Meyer, Tamara Moss
The Subtle Art of Folding Space – John Chu
American Spirits – Anna Dorn
The Neverending Book – Naoki Matayoshi
Thrall – Rebecca Mahoney
Project V – Park Seolyeon
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances – Glenn Dixon
Break Room – Miye Lee
And Joe’s horror round-up:
The Caretaker – Marcus Kliewer
Molka – Monika Kim
Odessa – Gabrielle Sher
Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:01:15 Catching up with Emma 00:02:52 April 2026 Book Picks 01:13:19 Outro
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