A series of new books across multiple genres offers readers a diverse selection of recent releases, ranging from memoirs and literary fiction to thrillers and sports analysis.

Roland Orzabal, founding member and principal songwriter of the band Tears for Fears, delivers a memoir exploring the post-punk group’s early years and the creative process behind iconic songs such as “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” The book also delves into Orzabal’s personal challenges over the course of his career.

Paul Yoon’s novel “Etna” follows the journey of a military dog who, after years of fighting in a brutal fictional war, abandons the soldiers to whom he was attached and sets off to return to his former home. Along the way, Etna encounters a variety of animals and humans, each striving to find their footing as the war’s outbreak subsides.

Fantasy readers can explore “The Lion & the Deathless Dark” by Carissa Broadbent, the fifth installment in the “Crowns of Nyaxia” series and the first in the “Bloodborn Duet.” The storyline centers on Kyrene, a human bounty hunter who teams up with Septimus, a vampire prince, to confront gods intent on ending her life.

Riley Sager, known for his suspense novels, introduces “The Unknown,” a thriller featuring a struggling actress who secures a coveted role in a film set on a Vermont island shrouded in mystery and dark folklore. Her research trip with the cast leads to unexpected and dangerous developments.

In nonfiction, Matthew Futterman, a respected tennis journalist, examines the state of professional tennis in “The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis.” His analysis comes at a transitional moment as legendary players like Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer retire and a new generation, including talents such as Ben Shelton and Aryna Sabalenka, emerges. Futterman investigates the psychological and physical pressures inherent in the sport’s pursuit of excellence.

Finally, Catherine Ryan Howard offers a psychological thriller with “Buyer Beware,” centered on Ellie, who moves into a home on Delaney Row seeking a fresh start. However, the house holds a violent past, and Ellie’s efforts to uncover the truth face resistance from unseen forces determined to keep its secrets buried.

Together, these works provide a broad spectrum of storytelling that captures both fictional and real-life struggles, suspense, and cultural commentary.