New Book Releases: May 11, 2021

Each week, I’ll catalog the biggest and most exciting adult and YA fiction — and the occasional nonfiction — coming out that Tuesday.

MARY JANE, Jessica Anya Blau. A teenager gets a summer job as a nanny in the house of a respectable local family, but that perception is quickly upended when a famous rock star moves in. “I dare you to find a more winning novel,” says Kevin Wilson. Bookshop.

ILLUSIONARY, Zoraida Córdova. Following a betrayal, a girl on the run joins forces with her enemy the prince to kill the king and save their kingdom. Bookshop.

PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, Emily Henry. A delightful, clever romantic comedy about a travel writer attempting to reconcile with her best friend, with whom she used to go on a yearly summer vacation. “A warm and winning ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ update that hits all the perfect notes,” writes Kirkus in a starred review. Bookshop.

PRESS RESET, Jason Schreier. From Bloomberg’s video game reporter, an account of the events that led to the shocking closures of some of the industry’s most beloved game studios. “Both…