Whether you’re hitting the slopes, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a vacation at home over spring break, here are some of the best releases from March and April. From romance to thrillers to historical fiction, these books are the best spring break books to read in 2020.
Please See Us by Caitlin Mullen
Young women are disappearing and their bodies are turning up in a swamp in Atlantic City. An unlikely duo, a psychic and a casino spa worker, team up to solve these heinous crimes. But as they get closer to the truth, they risk meeting the same fate as the other women who have disappeared.
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The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner
This mother-daughter story is inspired by the real experiences of Jewish children during World War II. Forced to hide in Ella’s neighbor’s barn to evade the Nazis, Roza and Ella’s daughter Shira Ella will do whatever it takes to stand a chance of survival. When her hideout is no longer safe, Roza must make an unthinkable decision. Get your tissues ready when you read this one!
Last Couple Standing by Matthew Norman
After seeing their closest friends’ marriages end in divorce, Jessica and Mitch decide something must change if they are to avoid the same outcome. Fifteen years together means it’s time to turn things around, and that means opening up your marriage to include other people. spoiler alert: it doesn’t go as planned. grab your popcorn and enjoy the drama of the last couple standing.
Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales
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where are my fat freaks?! this novel already offers a modern version of a timeless classic. after a summer vacation together, ollie and ollie will come to terms with never seeing each other again. however, they are both surprised to see each other on the first day of school, for different reasons. Summer is over, but will they get a second chance at happiness?
The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel
After her daughter is murdered, Eve embarks on a dangerous search for the truth. Raised in the Missouri Ozarks, Eve’s harsh past leads her on a journey that may have significant consequences. the familiar dark is a serious and sinister look at family relationships, proving that sometimes the darkest secrets hit the closest to home.
Truths I Never Told You by Kelly Rimmer
I’m convinced that everything Kelly Rimmer writes turns to gold, so I can’t wait to read the latest. After moving his elderly father to a care facility, Beth is tasked with cleaning his house. a locked door reveals a room full of secrets…including his late mother’s diary. The diary paints a very different picture of his parents’ relationship than Beth could have imagined, shedding light on the truth about his mother’s death. This novel explores the relationship between father and son, and the impact becoming a mother can have on a person.
The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
It’s no secret that the friend zone was one of my favorite books last year. I’m happy to report that the happily ever after playlist is absolutely up to the pressure a sequel often faces, and it’s every bit as good as tfz. this one has a completely different feel, following sloane after the death of her fiancé. Equally moving and exceptionally swoon-worthy, you won’t be able to stop smiling and effusively as you read this masterpiece.
Feels like Falling by Kristy Woodson Harvey
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after devouring the peachtree bluff series (trust me, you have to read it), i became a devoted fan of kristy woodson harvey. this year, he returns with a standalone novel, about an unlikely friendship between two strangers. Gray and Diana’s lives have been turned upside down and by chance they become roommates. first loves resurface, major life decisions are reassessed, and both women end up in a place they never could have imagined. this beautiful cover gives me spring break vibes!
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
naomi and nicholas are getting married in three months. on paper, they look perfect, but they’re both miserable. however, they have made a deal: if one of them decides that he wants out, that person has to foot the entire wedding bill. Too stubborn to back down, both Naomi and Nicholas go to great lengths, fighting dirty, to win this lover’s fight and get the other to relent. all’s fair in love and war, right?
He Started It by Samantha Downing
If you’re going to hit the road this spring break, this thriller is perfect for you! Following the death of their grandfather, the estranged brothers must band together for a road trip to reclaim their inheritance. Family secrets, lots of drama, and murder make this a binge-worthy holiday read.
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