"August 2023: A Must-Read Book Release Roundup"

The best new book releases for August 1, 2023, include "Family Lore" by Elizabeth Acevedo, a story about the Marte women and their rich inner lives; "Fit for the Gods: Greek Mythology Reimagined," edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams, a collection of modern-day retellings of Greek myths; "Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw: Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever" by Eddie Ndopu, a memoir about overcoming obstacles as a disabled individual; "Evergreen" by Naomi Hirahara, a historical mystery set in post-WWII California; and "The Peach Seed" by Anita Gail Jones, a multigenerational tale of a family's traditions and choices.