Get ready book lovers! A fantastic lineup of new releases is coming your way in 2025, spanning every genre imaginable. From established bestsellers to exciting new voices, this year promises to be a treat for readers.
Mark your calendars for new books from literary superstars like Rebecca Yarros, Suzanne Collins, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Emily Henry.These highly anticipated novels are sure to fly off the shelves. Alongside these heavy hitters, keep an eye out for fresh talent making their debut, ready to captivate readers with compelling stories in genres such as thriller, romantasy, and past fiction.
Want to support your favourite authors and signal to the literary world which books are worth reading? Pre-ordering is a fantastic way to do both! It helps propel books onto bestseller lists, catches the attention of award juries, and shows fellow bookworms which titles are generating buzz.
So, dust off your reading list, make some space on your bookshelf (or in your e-reader) and get ready to dive into a world of new literary adventures. Happy reading!
Must-read Books Coming in January 2024
Get ready for a fresh start to your reading list in January 2024,with these highly anticipated new releases spanning diverse genres and captivating storylines.
Prepare to be transported through six decades of Chinese history in Karissa Chen’s sweeping novel, “Homeseeking.” This moving tale follows the enduring connection between Haiwen and Suchi, two lovers separated by circumstance.As war,famine,and unexpected turns of fate unfold,their journey takes them from Hong Kong and Taiwan to New York and California,exploring the profound meaning of home and the enduring power of memory.
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Good dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Charmaine Wilkerson,author of the acclaimed “Black Cake,” returns with another captivating multigenerational epic,”Good Dirt.” The story unfolds when 10-year-old Ebby Freeman witnesses a life-altering event: a gunshot and her brother,Baz,lying injured amongst the shattered fragments of a centuries-old family heirloom. This powerful artifact becomes the key to unraveling Ebby’s own future and the legacy of her family.
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Prepare to be captivated by Kate Fagan’s “The Three Lives of Cate Kay,” a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of family.
New Books to Add to Your Reading List
Get ready to dive into captivating stories and compelling characters with these highly anticipated books hitting shelves soon. From historical fiction to contemporary thrillers, there’s something for every reader.
‘The Three Lives of Cate Kay’ by Kate Fagan (January)
Ever dreamed of starting over with a entirely new identity? In Kate Fagan’s newest novel,Cate Kay does just that.
Driven by a traumatic event in her past, Cate assumes a series of aliases, becoming a accomplished author who exists only on the page. However, a shocking revelation forces Cate to confront her past and consider embracing her true self.
‘Harlem Rhapsody’ by Victoria Christopher Murray (February)
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Harlem Renaissance with Victoria Christopher Murray’s historical fiction. ‘Harlem Rhapsody’ spotlights Jessie Redmon Fauset, the trailblazing first Black woman editor of the influential literary magazine The Crisis.
Fauset not only nurtured the careers of literary icons like Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen but also navigated a passionate relationship with founder W. E. B. Du Bois. the novel explores the sacrifices and triumphs of these pioneering figures as they shaped a cultural movement.
Books to Add to Your 2024 Reading List
2024 promises to be a great year for book lovers, with highly anticipated new releases popping up across all genres. Here are just a few titles to whet your appetite and get your TBR pile started:
Nonfiction for Deep Dives
In January,Imani Perry’s Black in Blues: how a Color Tells the Story of My People explores the multifaceted connection between Black Americans and the color blue. From the soulful sounds of blues music to the historical importance of indigo dye and the term “blue Black,” Perry’s insightful narrative offers a fresh perspective on race, culture, and perception.
Fantasy for Dragons and Adventure
Fantasy fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of Rebecca Yarros’s Empyrean series can rejoice! onyx Storm arrives in January, promising a thrilling finale filled with political intrigue, new adventures, old foes, and of course, dragons. Yarros hinted at exciting developments, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the release.
“There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and, of course, dragons,” Yarros teased when she first announced the book. “The book is out for pre-order now and I can’t wait to share more details with you later.”
‘People of Means’ by Nancy johnson (February)
this captivating novel traverses two timelines, following the journeys of a mother and daughter.Set against the backdrop of notable social upheaval in 1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago, “People of Means” explores their unwavering pursuit of justice and their dreams of achieving the American Dream.
‘Isola’ by Allegra goodman (February)
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“Isola” offers a richly imagined and surprisingly feminist take on historical fiction. It tells the story of Marguerite, a former heiress who faces ruin when her reckless guardian spends her inheritance. Forced to accompany him on a voyage to New France,Marguerite finds herself drawn to his servant. Their forbidden attraction leads to their exile on a remote island, making for a compelling read perfect for a cozy night in.
‘Three Days in June’ by Anne Tyler (February)
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Three Days in June by Anne Tyler (March)
When Gail’s daughter announces her engagement, Gail finds herself in the midst of a family storm. She’s recently lost her job and wasn’t even invited to the pre-wedding spa day planned by the groom’s mother. To top it off,her ex-husband,Max,unexpectedly appears on her doorstep. As Gail navigates these complicated relationships, a secret revealed by her daughter threatens the impending nuptials and dredges up unresolved feelings between Gail and Max.
Anne Tyler masterfully weaves a compelling tale of family dynamics and personal growth.
jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (March)
after 19 years of marriage, Jane and Dan’s relationship has lost its spark.Jane’s writing career has stalled, and she suspects Dan of infidelity. Their ordinary date night takes a bizarre turn when they find themselves caught in a hostage situation. And to make matters even stranger, the criminals’ every move and utterance seem to be straight out of Jane’s unpublished novel.
Facing down this bizarre and hazardous situation, Jane and Dan find themselves the only ones who can stop the hostage-takers. This wildly original and entertaining story offers a unique blend of humor and suspense.
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami (March)
In Laila Lalami’s latest novel, readers are transported to the opulent Dream hotel in Morocco.
The novel promises a captivating exploration of human nature,identity,and the illusions we create.
Highly Anticipated books to Add to Your 2024 Reading List
2024 promises a captivating array of new releases across various genres. From speculative fiction exploring societal anxieties to poignant narratives about human connection,these books are sure to spark your inventiveness and leave a lasting impression.
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**’The Dream Dealers’ by Laila Lalami (March)**: In a near-future setting, the Risk Assessment Management utilizes data gleaned from people’s dreams to predict criminal behavior. When museum archivist sara is unjustly confined to a detention center based on her dreams, she must find a way to regain her freedom in Lalami’s chilling exploration of technology and surveillance.
**’The Antidote’ by Karen Russell (March):** After a devastating storm batters the Dust Bowl town of Uz, Nebraska, five characters navigate a surreal landscape. Russell, known for her captivatingly strange tales, weaves together the stories of a “Prairie Witch,” a Polish wheat farmer, his orphan niece who’s a basketball prodigy and witch’s apprentice, a talkative scarecrow, and a New Deal photographer armed with a time-traveling camera.
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**’Stag Dance’ by Torrey Peters (March):** Peters, celebrated for her groundbreaking novel *Detransition, Baby*, returns with a captivating new story that delves into the complexities of human relationships and identity.
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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ by Suzanne Collins (March)
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Prepare for a return to Panem! “Sunrise on the Reaping,” a new installment in the Hunger Games saga, is slated for release in March. This time, the spotlight shines on fan-favorite Haymitch Abernathy as the story delves into his experiences during the 50th Hunger Games, aptly known as the Second Quarter Quell. The novel takes us back 24 years before the events of “The Hunger Games,” giving readers a glimpse into the Games and Haymitch’s life during the Reaping.
Fans eager to immerse themselves further in Haymitch’s journey will be delighted to know that “sunrise on the Reaping” is also being adapted into a movie scheduled for release in November 2026.
‘Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One’ by Kristen Arnett (March)
Kristen Arnett’s newest collection, “Stop Me If You’ve Heard This one,” arrives in March, bringing with it a thought-provoking exploration of gender, transness, and life on the margins. Told through the lens of one novella and three short stories, Arnett weaves intricate narratives, capturing the complexities of human relationships and experiences.
As Arnett herself explained,'”The book is my evolving attempt to explore the emotional, lived questions at the murky edges of gender that can’t be captured by identity categories; the places where we are just people yearning, crashing, loving and messing up.”
Get ready for a delightful array of heartwarming and hilarious new releases hitting shelves this April. From heartwarming tales of self-revelation to laugh-out-loud rom-coms, there’s something for every reader.
‘Me if You’ve Heard This One’ by Kristen Arnett (April)
Trigger warning: Clown enthusiasts, beware! Kristen Arnett’s latest novel delves into the life of cherry, a professional clown navigating the ups and downs of life both on and off stage. Juggling a judgmental mother, a chaotic love life, and a quirky group of friends, Cherry’s journey is both poignant and utterly hilarious. Filled with Arnett’s signature blend of humor, heart, and raw honesty, ‘Me if You’ve Heard this One’ promises to be a captivating read.
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‘Flirting Lessons’ by Jasmine Guillory (April)
Prepare for sparks to fly in Jasmine Guillory’s first sapphic romance.Avery, ready to explore her attraction to women, receives unexpected flirting lessons from Napa Valley’s resident heartbreaker, Taylor. Will these lessons lead to romance? Grab a copy in April to find out!
‘Flirting Lessons’ by Jasmine Guillory. Berkley
‘Great Big Gorgeous Life’ by Emily Henry (April)
Emily Henry returns with another charming tale this April.Get ready for ‘Great Big Beautiful Life,’ a novel that promises to delight and tug at your heartstrings. Details are still under wraps, but knowing Henry’s knack for creating captivating characters and heartwarming stories, this is one book you won’t want to miss.
‘Great Big beautiful Life’ by Emily Henry. Penguin Random House
Must-Read Books Coming Out in Spring 2024
Get ready to update your reading list! Spring 2024 is bursting with exciting new releases from some of our favorite authors, across genres guaranteed to captivate. From heartwarming romances to thought-provoking sagas, there’s something for every bookworm. Here are a few upcoming titles we can’t wait to dive into:
‘Happy Place’ by Emily Henry
Emily Henry, queen of the rom-com, is back with a new story sure to make you swoon. This time, we meet Alice Scott, a writer chasing her big break, and Hayden anderson, a Pulitzer Prize winner who’s anything but cheerful. Thrown together on Little Crescent Island to compete for the chance to write a biography of a reclusive former tabloid darling, sparks fly between the sunny Alice and the broody Hayden. Get ready for a delightful romp perfect for your spring vacation.
‘Zeal’ by Morgan Jerkins
Morgan Jerkins’s latest novel is a sweeping epic that spans generations. In 1865 mississippi, freedman Harrison searches for his lost love, Tirzah, while navigating the challenges of a newly free life. A century and a half later, Oliver and Ardelia in Harlem uncover a faded love letter that may hold the key to secrets hidden within their families’ past.Jerkins’s lyrical prose interweaves the lives of Tirzah, Harrison, Oliver, and Ardelia, exploring the enduring power of love and the ripple effects of choices made throughout history.
‘Sleep’ by Honor Jones
More details to come about this exciting Spring 2024 release from Honor Jones.
Mark your calendars and get ready to add these captivating reads to your bookshelf!
Madeline Hill and her mother have been running their Tennessee farm together as Madeline’s father abandoned them twenty years prior. They’ve managed to build a life for themselves, content in their independence. But their peaceful existence is shattered when Reuben Hills arrives,claiming to be Madeline’s half-brother and revealing their father left him thirty years ago. Reuben, determined to find their father and uncover the truth, hires a detective. This unexpected arrival stirs up old wounds and forces madeline to confront the secrets of her past.
Highly Anticipated Book Releases To Add to Your Summer Reading list
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect chance to curl up with a captivating new read. From heartwarming tales of family to thrilling adventures beyond the stars, this year’s summer releases have something for everyone.
‘Run for the Hills’ by Kevin Wilson (June)
Get ready for a captivating and unconventional family saga. “Run for the Hills” tells the story of a reclusive artist named Leah who unexpectedly rediscovers her estranged half-siblings. As Leah navigates this newfound connection, she confronts the complicated history that brought them together while also facing the challenges of raising her free-spirited child. Wilson, known for his insightful exploration of family dynamics, weaves a compelling narrative that celebrates the transformative power of love and acceptance.
“Like all of my books,it’s about family,how we open our hearts to except new people into our lives,even as we reconcile with the people who left us,” Wilson told PEOPLE when revealing the book. “It’s also about many of my favorite things — organic chicken farming, college basketball, indie filmmaking and California art communes.”
‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid (June)
‘Atmosphere’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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Prepare for an unforgettable journey into the heart of love and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of NASA’s ambitious 1980s Space shuttle program, “Atmosphere” tells the story of Joan Goodwin, a brilliant astronomer and astronaut working at Houston Mission Control center.When the spacecraft carrying her beloved faces imminent danger, Joan must rely on her swift thinking and unwavering courage to navigate a life-or-death situation. Reid,master storyteller of romance and high-stakes drama,delivers a poignant and thrilling tale about pushing boundaries and finding love in the face of extraordinary challenges.
“I wanted so badly to tell a story that was life or death, where the stakes were so immediate — and we understood that it might not always go the way that we want it to go,” Jenkins Reid told Vogue. “There’s something beautiful to be found in this heightened moment.”
‘Flashlight’ by Susan Choi (June)
New Must-Read Books for July
Get ready to lose yourself in captivating stories this July with these new releases from acclaimed authors. From chilling suspense to thought-provoking narratives, there’s something for everyone on this list.
‘Flashlight’ by Susan Choi (july)
Susan Choi’s poignant new novel, ‘Flashlight,’ delves into the enigmatic disappearance of Serk, a Korean man who vanishes after a beach outing with his ten-year-old daughter, Louisa. Years later, Louisa is discovered alive but with no memory of what transpired.
Choi, drawing inspiration from her own childhood experiences in Japan, weaves a compelling tale about family secrets and the enduring impact of loss. “During my childhood my family lived in Japan for a little under a year, and my memories of that time have always been very eerie and dreamlike and hard to connect with the rest of my life,” Choi shared. “The story in Flashlight comes out of that feeling. It’s about a family — not my family, but maybe my alternate-universe family, who are far less lucky then my family was.”
‘The Bewitching’ by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (July)
Prepare for chills with Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s latest spine-tingling novel, ‘The Bewitching.’
Following in the footsteps of her acclaimed novel ‘Mexican Gothic,’ Moreno-Garcia masterfully crafts a tale centered on three generations of women facing a web of danger and unsettling encounters.
Minerva, a graduate student researching the life of a little-known horror writer, Beatrice Tremblay, becomes entangled in a mystery spanning decades. As Minerva uncovers a connection between the vanished roommate of Beatrice Tremblay,her own great-grandmother Nana Alba’s unsettling encounters,and her own present circumstances,she realizes she may be caught in a chilling pattern.
Moreno-Garcia’s chilling prose will keep you on the edge of your seat. You might want to keep the lights on for this one!
## A Descent into Darkness: R.F. Kuang’s ‘katabasis’
Prepare for a gripping journey into the depths of academia and beyond with R. F. Kuang’s highly anticipated novel, ‘Katabasis’. This August release promises a thrilling tale of ambition, rivalry, and the perilous quest to save a soul from eternal damnation.
‘Katabasis’, a term rooted in ancient Greek mythology, refers to the harrowing descent of a hero into the underworld. Kuang, renowned for her bestselling works ‘Yellowface’ and ‘babel’, weaves a dark academia narrative centered around two graduate students locked in a fierce competition. When their esteemed professor’s soul becomes imperiled, they must set aside their differences and embark on a dangerous odyssey to the infernal abyss.
The stakes are high, and the price of salvation may be their own souls. Kuang masterfully blends the captivating world of academia with the chilling allure of the underworld, creating a narrative that promises to enthrall readers. Even without prior knowledge of Dante’s Inferno,readers will be drawn into this unique and suspenseful journey,one that may even evoke memories of their own academic struggles. This looks like a great start to a blog post highlighting upcoming book releases! It’s well-organized, uses relevant images, and includes interesting quotes from the authors.
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Mark your calendars and get ready to add these captivating reads to your bookshelf!
Choi, drawing inspiration from her own childhood experiences in Japan, weaves a compelling tale about family secrets and the enduring impact of loss. “During my childhood my family lived in Japan for a little under a year, and my memories of that time have always been very eerie and dreamlike and hard to connect with the rest of my life,” Choi shared. “The story in Flashlight comes out of that feeling. It’s about a family — not my family, but maybe my alternate-universe family, who are far less lucky then my family was.”
Minerva, a graduate student researching the life of a little-known horror writer, Beatrice Tremblay, becomes entangled in a mystery spanning decades. As Minerva uncovers a connection between the vanished roommate of Beatrice Tremblay,her own great-grandmother Nana Alba’s unsettling encounters,and her own present circumstances,she realizes she may be caught in a chilling pattern.
Moreno-Garcia’s chilling prose will keep you on the edge of your seat. You might want to keep the lights on for this one!
## A Descent into Darkness: R.F. Kuang’s ‘katabasis’
Prepare for a gripping journey into the depths of academia and beyond with R. F. Kuang’s highly anticipated novel, ‘Katabasis’. This August release promises a thrilling tale of ambition, rivalry, and the perilous quest to save a soul from eternal damnation.
‘Katabasis’, a term rooted in ancient Greek mythology, refers to the harrowing descent of a hero into the underworld. Kuang, renowned for her bestselling works ‘Yellowface’ and ‘babel’, weaves a dark academia narrative centered around two graduate students locked in a fierce competition. When their esteemed professor’s soul becomes imperiled, they must set aside their differences and embark on a dangerous odyssey to the infernal abyss.
The stakes are high, and the price of salvation may be their own souls. Kuang masterfully blends the captivating world of academia with the chilling allure of the underworld, creating a narrative that promises to enthrall readers. Even without prior knowledge of Dante’s Inferno,readers will be drawn into this unique and suspenseful journey,one that may even evoke memories of their own academic struggles. 
