This list of new releases for June 2006 ranges from books by well-known authors to book releases from new authors who are generating a lot of buzz. Here are 10 of the hottest new book releases for June 2006 to help you plan your summer reading. (The first two books were actually released at the end of May, but they are included because they are considered hot summer books).
1. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - May 26
Water for Elephants has received good reviews and is being hailed as the sleeper hit of the summer. The novel is about a 90-year-old man in a nursing home who tells how he became an animal trainer in a circus during the Great Depression.2. The Good Good Pig by Sy Montgomery - May 30
In this nonfiction book, Sy Montgomery describes her relationship with a pig named Christopher Hogwood, who she found as a sickly piglet. Think Marley & Me with a pig.
3. Terrorist by John Updike - June 6
Terrorist is the story of a New Jersey teenager who is groomed to be a terrorist by a local imam. This is Updike's first novel since 2004.4. The Futurist by James P. Othmer - June 6
The Futurist is a satirical novel that looks at contemporary culture through a unique character and plot.5. Baby Proof by Emily Giffin - June 13
This is a chick lit novel about the tension created when Claudia's husband decides he wants children even though the couple agreed not to have any when they married.6. Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker - June 13
Boston PI Sunny Randall and Paradise police chief Jesse Stone join forces in this mystery that will please Parker fans.7. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich - June 20
This is the twelfth installment in the Stephanie Plum mystery series.8. Coming Out by Danielle Steel - June 27
Danielle Steel's 67th novel revolves around an invitation to a debutante ball.9. Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton - June 27
This is the 14th novel in Hamilton's vampire hunter series.10. Seaworthy by T.R. Pearson - June 27
This is the true story of William Willis' 1953 raft journey across the Pacific ocean.