9 Best Books to Read in April 2026

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1. Release Me — Tahereh Mafi (April 7)

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2. The Ending Writes Itself — Evelyn Clarke (April 7)

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3. American Fantasy — Emma Straub (April 7)

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4. The Night We Met — Abby Jimenez (March 24)

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The Book Witch — Meg Shaffer (April 7)5. TheBook

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6. Yesteryear — Caro Claire Burke (April 7)

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7. The Island Club — Nicola Harrison (April 28)

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8. Cherry Baby — Rainbow Rowell (April 14)

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9. This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me — Ilona Andrews (March 31)

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Thank you for Reading

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