Do you enjoy reading? Are you looking for a new book to indulge in? Instead of picking just anything off your local bookstore’s shelf, consider what’s trending now in new books. To help you make the best pick, San Antonio-based author Dr. Merriel M. Chase shares her top choices for hot new reads this summer.

Take a look at these five new releases trending now:

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: This is the newest release in the famed Harry Potter series. J.K. Rowling has done it again with this new, captivating tale of Harry Potter’s journey through adulthood. An employee of the Ministry of Magic and a father of three, he must learn to balance his past life with his new one. If you loved the previous installations in this series, you won’t want to miss this new release.
• Steps Ordered: e-Book. Jessica Euge is plagued by hatred toward her father following sexual abuse. Friends and family recommend counseling to confront years of suppression; however Jessica stubbornly refuses. In dental school she embarks on a self-deprecating journey in which she indiscriminately pursues men. After graduation and residency training Jessica finds frustration when she cannot land a financially rewarding associateship. Dr. Merriel M. Chase tells the story of how eventually professional and personal stresses culminate in a medical emergency for Jessica. What becomes of Jessica following this medical emergency? This novel is based on true life events.
• The Girl on the Train: This New York Times best-seller by Paula Hawkins is an excellent choice if you enjoy a psychological thrill. Captivated by a couple she sees enjoying breakfast on their porch while riding the train every day, Rachel can’t help but notice when something doesn’t seem right. After her reliability is questioned by the police she reports to, she heads out to investigate for herself.
• Truly Madly Guilty: Written by Liane Moriarty, this novel tells the story of three happy families — or so it seems. After attending a barbecue at one of their houses, their lives all seem to take drastic turns. From marriage, sex, parenthood, and friendship, these three families work to conquer their biggest regrets.
• How to Win Friends and Influence People: For those looking to work on their personal development, How to Win Friends and Influence People is a read not to pass on. Author Dale Carnegie teaches readers how to climb the ladder of success by getting the ones around you to believe in your way of thinking.

To learn about more popular new books or for more information on the novels Dr. Merriel M. Chase has published, reach out to her by calling (210) 862-6754. You can also visit her website to learn more about her story and buy her most recent book, Steps Ordered.