And while many books that were delayed originally due to the COVID-19 crisis have now finally been published, the publishing world is seeing an amazing spike in reading and book purchases, resulting in a huge number of books hitting shelves in 2021, larger than initially planned for by many. With so many books coming out constantly, it’s hard to keep up with every single book showing up in stores every Tuesday (no matter how diligently you listen to All the Books!). There’s also something so satisfying in reading an under-the-radar book and being able to feel like you are the one who discovered it and can run to tell your friends about how amazing it is. So whether you’re looking for a new historical mystery, a fast-paced young adult novel, a true crime book, or anything in between, these under-the-radar books from spring of 2021 are out now for you to devour immediately or add to your never-ending TBR pile. Need more under-the-radar picks to add to your TBR? We got you!