Laydown Lowdown

It's the first Tuesday in June and there are tons of great books to start your summer reading off right.

My Instagram buddy, Lindsay Cummings releases "The Fear Trials," a novella prequel to her debut novel, "The Murder Complex."  Other new releases in YA include "Say What You Will," by Cammie McGovern, "Vivian Divine is Dead," by Lauren Sabel, and "Toxic," the 15th "Pretty Little Liars" installment by Sara Shepard. 

Roam by Romance for "Fire Rising," by Donna Grant, "Saddled & Spurred," by Lorelei James, "Heated," by J. Kenner, "Nauti Enchantress," by Lora Leigh, "The Last Boyfriend," by Nora Roberts, and "Scared Scriptless," by "Days of Our Lives" star Alison Sweeney.

Mosey to Mystery/Thriller for best-selling author Stephen King's latest novel, "Mr. Mercedes."  "Faceoff," a collection of short-stories edited by David Baldacci featuring many best-selling authors of the genre is also available along with "Dead Heat," by Allison Brennan, "Vertigo 42," by Martha Grimes, "Black Current," by Larem Keskinen, and "Shockwave," by Andrew Vachss.

Sashay over to Science Fiction/Fantasy for "A Shiver of Light," the latest "Mary Gentry," story by Laurell K. Hamilton, "The Dark Beneath the Stars," by Kevin J. Anderson, "The Merchant Emperor," by Elizabeth Haydon, and "A Barricade in Hell," by Jaime Lee Moyer.

Will any of these books make your "to-read" list?  Share with us!  Happy reading and remember to support your local bookstores whenever possible.