10 books for April: Katriona O'Sullivan, Patrick Radden Keefe, Louise O'Neill

Ardal O'Hanlon is also publishing the first of his new series of mystery thrillers 

Three of April's book releases to look out for.

Everything That Is Beautiful, by Louise Nealon (April 2)

With her debut novel Snowflake receiving rave reviews, hopes are high for Nealon’s second book, a story of two families driven apart by a secret. Told through the perspectives of three very different women, this is a deeply moving tale of love and family.

The Keeper, by Tana French (April 2)

On a cold night in a remote Irish village, a girl goes missing. Crime writer Tana French’s latest gripping novel sees old grudges, dark secrets and a shocking death tear a village apart.

Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke (April 7)

Tradwife influencer Natalie wakes one morning to a strange version of reality. Her home and family are familiar, but something's off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? Time travel? A gripping, twisting novel that will keep you guessing throughout.

London Falling, by Patrick Radden Keefe (April 7)

The author of critically-acclaimed non-fiction such as Say Nothing returns with the story of teenager Zac Brettler, who fell to his death from a luxury apartment balcony in London in 2019 and how his grieving parents discovered he’d been leading a double life.

Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone? by Louise O'Neill (April 9)

Louise O'Neill.

Described as a deep-dive into the horrors of the early 2000s, bestselling author O’Neill’s latest novel follows twin sisters who grew up together as child stars - until one vanished at the height of her fame.

Everything I Wish I'd Known about Anxiety, by Caroline Foran (April 16)

Author and podcaster Caroline Foran offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap for moving in the right direction through anxiety, featuring expert input and stories, turning points and real talk from someone who’s been there.

A Plot to Die For, by Ardal O’Hanlon (April 16)

Ardal O'Hanlon.

Writer, comedian and Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon is diving into the world of cosy mystery with the first in a series. Set in a small Irish town, it features mysterious deaths, a celebrity gardener, and a Tidy Towns competition to die for.

Blasket Bound, by Leslie Bond (April 23)

Lesley Bond and her partner Gordon were the first couple to embark on the six-month caretaking residency on the Great Blasket Island. This unique blend of personal reflection and historical context chronicles their encounters and delves into the lives of the island’s last inhabitants.

Hungry: A Biography of My Body by Katriona O’Sullivan (April 23)

A powerful new memoir from the bestselling author of Poor. In Hungry, she examines how trauma, class, and gender shape how women see themselves and how society teaches them to measure their value.

We Burned So Bright by TJ Klune (April 28)

The world is ending, so it’s the perfect time for a road trip. In this contemporary fantasy, husbands Don and Rodney are in a race against the clock to make it from Maine to Washington State to take care of some unfinished business before a wandering black hole comes for Earth.