Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher's new thriller 'Never Never' tops must-read new books

Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TODAY

February 25, 2023 at 7:00 AM·3 min read

In search of something good to read? USA TODAY's Barbara VanDenburgh scopes out the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. All titles books are on sale Tuesday.

For more must-read book recommendations, check out our interview with John Hendrickson about his new memoir, and the February USA TODAY Book Club pick "Life on Delay: Making Peace With a Stutter;" the 20 books we can't wait to read this winter, including a collaboration between Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, and Rebecca Makkai's "I Have Some Questions for You"; our favorite books of 2022 that received perfect four-star reviews; and the juiciest celebrity memoirs released last year from Matthew Perry, Tom Felton, William Shatner, Jennette McCurdy and more.

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Colleen Hoover explained: Who is she and why are her books so popular?

'Never Never'

By Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher (Canary Street Press, fiction)

What it's about: The author of “It Starts With Us” and the author of “The Wives” team up for an original romantic thriller. Charlize Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends forever and in love since they were 14. But when every memory of their romance vanishes, they work to uncover the mystery of what’s happened to them, and begin to question why they were ever together.

The buzz: We were fans of two of Fisher's recent novels, "The Wives" and "The Wrong Family," calling the latter "the perfect book for readers when one shocking plot twist is not nearly enough" in a ★★★½ (out of four) review.

'Immortality: A Love Story'

By Dana Schwartz (Wednesday Books, fiction)

What it's about: From the creator of the podcast “Noble Blood” comes a sequel to “Anatomy: A Love Story,” a sumptuously gothic romance about a young woman in Georgian-era Edinburgh studying to become a surgeon. Part two finds Hazel Sinnett at British court, the personal physician of Princess Charlotte, the sickly granddaughter of King George III.

The buzz: "Risky adventures and new characters ... combine with Hazel’s compelling tale in a story that feels like an inevitable step toward book 3," says Booklist.

'Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking'

By Mehdi Hasan (Henry Holt, nonfiction)

What it's about: The journalist and host of MSNBC's "The Mehdi Hasan Show" writes this sharp guidebook on confident communication and productive debate, sharing the tricks of his often argumentative trade.

The buzz: "Readers will be won over by this perceptive guide," says a starred review in Publishers Weekly.

'Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age'

By Katherine May (Riverhead, nonfiction)

What it's about: The author of "Wintering" writes an invitation to break out of fearful feelings of anxiety and burnout to rediscover feelings of awe and wonder by reconnecting with our environments.

The buzz: "May’s pursuit of enchantment will resonate with anyone feeling burned out or disconnected," says Kirkus Reviews.

'Stars in an Italian Sky'

By Jill Santopolo (Putnam, fiction)

What it's about: Twenty-one-year-old Vincenzo and Giovanna, the son of a count and daughter of a tailor, fall in love at first sight in post-WWII Italy. But can their love survive opposing families in a fraught political climate?

The buzz: Kirkus Reviews calls it "a romantic, sweeping story that’s satisfying and heartbreaking at the same time."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Colleen Hoover, Tarryn Fisher team up for 'Never Never': 5 new books

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