New springtime books include historical fiction from World War II and the American South, an egg-related crime mystery, contemporary and futuristic fiction and sci-fi, and compelling memoirs from both a Canadian-Chinese daughter of immigrants and a Ukrainian soldier.

April showers bring new books that will make staying indoors a bit more appealing. This month’s most anticipated releases include The Wedding Date author Jasmine Guillory’s first foray into sapphic romance,

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This month, pile your nightstand with buzzy literary fiction, a memoir by Melinda French Gates, a posthumous release by Joan Didion,