The Restoration of Celia Fairchild by Marie Bostwick
(William Morrow Paperbacks)
Newly divorced and newly fired from her job as an advice columnist, Celia Fairchild isn’t feeling optimistic. But when her recently deceased aunt leaves her a house in Charleston, Celia jumps at the chance to go. After learning her aunt was a hoarder, she sets about cleaning and fixing up the home. Celia meets a group of women who find out they all need each other while she starts to learn the truth about her family. (Available March 2.)
Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore by Patric Richardson & Karin B. Miller
(Flatiron Books)
Part how-to book, part memoir, Laundry Love is all about seeing laundry in a new light. Richardson wants to teach readers how to master this dreaded chore while saving time and money. And in between tips on how to wash anything at home, including dry-clean-only clothes, the Appalachian-born author shares real-life laundry stories and glimpses into his upbringing and long career in fashion. (Available March 30.)
Nights When Nothing Happened by Simon Han
(Riverhead Books)
Former Nashville resident Simon Han makes his debut with a novel about an immigrant family living in Dallas. While the Chengs may look like they’ve captured the American Dream, life in Dallas—and in general—isn’t what they thought it would be. When their second child, Annabel, starts sleepwalking, it sets in motion a chain of events that reveals secrets they can’t outrun. (Available now.)
The Ancient Hours by Michael Bible
(Melville House)
When Iggy walks into the middle of the Baptist church in fictitious small-town Harmony, no one expects what comes next. After attempting to set himself on fire, 25 people are left dead. Now imprisoned and awaiting his execution date, Iggy turns inward, reflecting on the tragic beauty of life as the rest of Harmony struggles to make sense of his unspeakable actions. (Available now.)