It’s Thursday, and the U.S. is encouraging you to get out of here. That’s because today is National Tourism Day, a day urging all citizens to travel. It’s a bit short notice, so we understand if you’re not packing your bags. Maybe just take a trip in your mind this May 7th with one of today’s new books.
Beneath the Orange Blossom by Emma Cowell
Two years after the end of a difficult marriage, Ellen is finally beginning to rebuild her life as a dressmaker. Yet one memory refuses to fade. The summer she spent in Greece at eighteen and the first love she left behind without explanation. When her best friend suggests returning to Kardamyli, Ellen realizes it may be her chance to face the past she has avoided for years.
Back among the orange blossom scented air and sunlit shores, memories of Alexandros resurface along with the secret that once tore them apart. As Ellen revisits the place where everything began, she must decide whether she is ready to uncover the truth and risk her heart again. In Beneath the Orange Blossom by Emma Cowell, love, loss, and second chances intertwine in a journey toward healing and the possibility of rediscovering what was once lost.
Mercutio by Kate Heartfield
On a battlefield, young Mercutio encounters Dante Alighieri, and together they accidentally open a rift between worlds, altering fate itself. A mysterious presence becomes tied to Mercutio, shaping his path as he journeys far from home. Among fellow outcasts, he finds belonging with a group of fighters, forming deep bonds through hardship and loyalty. As destinies shift, he must confront forces beyond his understanding. In Mercutio by Kate Heartfield, friendship, fate, and sacrifice intertwine as one choice threatens the balance between worlds.
The Last Flight from Moscow by Andie Newton
Mae Pierce, a former intelligence agent, is sent to Cold War Moscow under the cover of a model at a high profile exhibition, hoping for a simple assignment. Instead, she is pulled into a dangerous web of deception, facing criminal forces and lingering ghosts from her past. When her partner suddenly disappears, the mission becomes far more urgent and complex. In The Last Flight from Moscow by Andie Newton, Mae must rely on her instincts and experience to survive a situation that could cost her everything.
Here is a list of all of the new books releasing today:
New Book Releases for May 7th, 2026
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vince is the Entertainment Editor at Book Notification. His first book was Green Eggs & Ham by Dr. Seuss, and his passion for reading took off from there. He'll read just about anything, but can usually be found re-reading his favorite Pynchon novels and Seattle Mariners box scores.