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 

Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today’s episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today’s episode! 

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