The Most Anticipated Fiction of June 2024
Praised by early reviews, these fresh releases are already hits.
From internet fame to family drama, the upcoming June releases have it all — and here’s a list of four chart-topping contemporary picks set to inspire the reading landscape this summer.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
A must-read for young women everywhere, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is bound to be a page-turner. The book follows Margo, a young single mother navigating a variety of challenges – looming eviction, unemployment and poverty.
In a desperate attempt to make ends meet, Margo turns to OnlyFans and sees her reality change — praised as playful and honest, Margo’s Got Money Troubles will leave a mark.
Publication date: June 11, 2024
Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo
Highly anticipated, emotional and observant, Same As It Ever Was is a family-centred drama that will entangle the reader into middle-aged feelings of failure while exploring marriage and motherhood.
Numerous early reviews declare it a success, and I am certain I will join the hype the moment I get my hands — and eyes — on it. Claire Lombardo’s debut was a flying hit in 2019, and Same As It Ever Was is set to follow in its footsteps.
Publication date: June 18, 2024
Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
In Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books, residents of a small town find their lives unexpectedly changed after a dispute about banning books from public libraries leads to the exact opposite — and restricted literature becomes more accessible than ever.
Touching upon a variety of topics, including racism and misogyny, the book tackles timely concerns through mockery and humour — and early reviews suggest it’s undoubtedly worth a read.
Publication date: June 18, 2024
Bear by Julia Phillips
Unusual and mythical, Bear follows two sisters in their late twenties struggling to survive on a Pacific Northwest island — until they witness a bear swimming in the dark waters of the channel and later turning up by their home.
The strange event marks a change in their trajectory and helps bring untold secrets to life. One to stand out within the crowd of fresh releases, Bear is on my list of must-reads.
Publication date: June 25, 2024
