New Releases and More for April 7, 2026

In this lively episode of All the Books!, hosts Liberty Hardy and Vanessa Diaz dive into a rich array of new releases for April 7, 2026, blending personal reading updates with in-depth reviews and enthusiastic recommendations. The conversation kicks off with Vanessa’s guilty confession of stealing Liberty’s favorite book of the week—Patrick Radden Keefe’s gripping true crime thriller *London Falling*, which chronicles the mysterious death of a young man who fabricated a life as the son of a Russian oligarch. The hosts praise Keefe’s masterful storytelling and the book’s tragic, cautionary tale about identity, privilege, and digital footprints. They then explore a diverse lineup of new fiction, including the poetic and healing *Against Breaking* by Ada Limón, the whimsical YA mystery *Ellen Poe* by Diana Peterfreund, and the satirical debut *Yesteryear* by Carol Claire Burke, which critiques internet fame and 'trad wife' culture through a time-bending narrative. Other highlights include Emma Straub’s nostalgic fan-cruise novel *American Fantasy*, the poignant middle-grade debut *Olive Oaks and the Haunted Carousel*, and the queer romance *More Like Enemigas*. The episode also touches on under-the-radar releases like *Tailbone* and *The Witch*, while acknowledging the challenges authors face in getting visibility, especially marginalized voices. The hosts close with a burst of excitement over upcoming titles, including Scott Hawkins’ *Black Tail* and Elizabeth Kostrova’s long-awaited sequel *Mystery Play*.