We are halfway through another week, and today – Wednesday, March 4th – we are celebrating the birthdays of children’s author Dav Pilkey and novelist Khaled Hosseini. It feels like the perfect moment to honour two writers whose books have sparked imaginations and stirred emotions for readers around the world.
More than 30 new books are hitting shelves today, with featured releases from Eva Alton, Lucinda Race, and Tom Fowler. Let’s take a look at what’s new!
My Imperfect Roommate by Eva Alton (Tales of Love and Lattes (Carpi Café) Series)
If you are in the mood for a sweet, feel‑good rom‑com, My Imperfect Roommate is exactly what you are looking for. Eva Alton brings together opposites‑attract charm and a delightful forced‑proximity setup in the third book of the “Tales of Love and Lattes (Carpi Café)” series. Packed with laughs, soft moments, and plenty of heart, it delivers the warm, low‑stress romance energy that makes this series such a comfort read.
Caterina’s carefully curated life is thrown into chaos when she’s forced to share a crumbling Barcelona penthouse with free-spirited painter Pablo – and his massive, slobbering Saint Bernard. As leaks, mishaps, and clashing lifestyles test their patience, they begin to wonder if love might thrive where perfection never could.
Cupcakes and Murder by Lucinda Race (Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series)
Lucinda Race serves up the second Little Bakery Cozy Mystery with Cupcakes and Murder, a warm blend of small‑town charm, gentle suspense, and animal bonding. Fans of Jenn McKinlay’s “Cupcake Bakery” series and Ellie Alexander’s “Bakeshop Mysteries” will fall for this twist‑filled cozy featuring a smart, capable heroine who knows that even the sweetest confections can hide dark secrets. If you haven’t read the first book of the series yet, don’t worry – Cupcakes and Murder can be read as a standalone.
But if you can’t get enough of Temperance Matthews and the “Little Bakery Cozy Mystery” series, the third book of the series – Walnut Brownies and Murder – is set to hit shelves in April.
After her bakery burns down, former FBI analyst Temperance Matthews is rebuilding her life in Oak Hollow – until a volunteer dies after eating one of her cupcakes. As suspicion rises and another victim is found, Temperance uses her sharp instincts to uncover the truth before her fresh start goes up in flames again.
Steel Wheels by Tom Fowler (John Tyler Action Thriller Series)
For readers who cannot get enough fast‑paced action thrillers featuring lone‑wolf former military heroes, USA Today bestselling author Tom Fowler returns with book ten in the “John Tyler Action Thriller” series. Steel Wheels delivers another explosive installment that puts you right at Tyler’s side as he takes on danger with grit, precision, and unstoppable momentum.
When retired Green Beret John Tyler agrees to dog-sit for an old Army friend, he expects a quiet weekend – not a team of armed attackers at the door. As the violence escalates and someone is taken, Tyler must uncover who’s behind it before the next strike turns deadly for good.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for March 4th, 2026
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Based near Toronto, Brandon is a news writer and Book Specialist for Book Notification who covers the world of books, maintains author pages, writes a variety of content, and is an avid reader of non-fiction and biographies.