Spring is in the air and new books are hitting the shelves. From sweeping epic fantasy to highly-anticipated sequels, historical fiction and more, here are 11 books we're looking forward to in April!

Critic Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 promising titles, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your April reading list.

New springtime books include historical fiction from World War II and the American South, an egg-related crime mystery, contemporary and futuristic fiction and sci-fi, and compelling memoirs from both a Canadian-Chinese daughter of immigrants and a Ukrainian soldier.