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Tosha wrote: "How do you find the list of books being published next year? Would like to peruse them and make my own “most anticipated” list"
I'd say Netgalley, And content creators often put out these lists, sometimes quarterly. I think it's a matter of finding people who share your genre preferences.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks." i read mostly fiction but i actually agree with you lol
Added these to my TBR:
Wild Dark Shore
Beautiful Ugly
The Man Made of Smoke
Katabasis
All the Water in the World
The Dream Hotel
Dissolution
The Memory Collectors
Our Infinite Fates
The JFK Conspiracy
Never Flinch was already on my TBR because Stephen King is an auto-read for me
Dean Koontz is also, so I'm looking forward to Going Home in the Dark, expected May 20, 2025.
I don't like Goodreads's suggestons like this, dunno ;(
H (sosheescapes) wrote: "As a romance reader, I look forward to none of these! Maybe let's not let TT run the genre"
What is TT?
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Agreed; would like to see non-fiction categories represented as well.
Jo ୨ৎ wrote: "I'm soooo excited for Atmosphere 🥹 I love everything miss Reid publishes"
yes!
Emily wrote: "Cybil .... I'm crying
"Recommended for readers who like extended swimming metaphors.""
We aim to please.
Besides the ones already shared in this list, I have quite a few others I'm looking forward to as well. Many are sequels, but there are also some standalones here as well. Do we have any in common? Here they are by month:
January
7 - Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday (romance)
7 - Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (romance)
14 - Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni L. Walsh (historical fiction)
February
18 - His Perfect Bride by Jody Hedlund (historical romance)
18 - Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham (historical fiction)
25 - The Dreams We Knew by Rachel Scott McDaniel (historical fiction)
March
4 - The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare (fantasy)
25 - His Unforgettable Bride by Jody Hedlund & Patti Stockdale (historical romance)
27 - Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner (romance)
April
8 - The Geographer’s Map to Romance by India Holton (historical romance)
May
6 - Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (romantasy)
6 - A Wager with the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund (historical romance)
20 - The Love Haters by Katherine Center romance)
20 - Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni (YA contemporary)
June
3 - Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep (historical fiction)
24 - Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath (historical romance)
July
8 - The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley (romantasy)
15 - The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst (fantasy)
15 - Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter (romance)
22 - Between These Broken Hearts by Lexi Ryan (YA fantasy)
29 - Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (YA mystery)
August
5 - The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold by Ally Carter (romance)
5 - If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair (romance)
5 - Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (fantasy)
5 - Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette (historical fiction)
TBD
The Double Play by Annah Conwell (romance)
When Alec Met Evie by Jenny Proctor (romance)
The Wild Card by Emma St. Clair (romance)
why just one nonfiction where are the for example selfhelp books, microhistory,
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
You said just what I was thinking. I only read non fiction, mostly history, biography and true crime so it would be great to have some ideas under those headings too.
M. wrote: "These are the same books from 2024. And 2023. And 2022, and so on for the past 5 to 7 years. The only difference is this year we're clocking in at around 20 percent male authors instead of the usua..."
WHY?!? Men already get to dictate almost everything in actual society. And why the popular books are often quite predictable, you might actually benefit from seeing outside of your narrow world view next year....
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Seriously!! Memoir, for one... But how are learning new life skills in the same category as history AND politics AND philosophy/psycology AND cookbooks AND all the garbage touted as "the one true way to lose weight" AND all the rest?!
And while we are at it: now that we have Romantasy, can we please stop filling all Fantasy with what should actually be there? Many of us Fantasy readers don't mind a little love on the side, but things are getting ridiculous these last few years.
Sadie wrote: "David wrote: "Judging by all the books in these lists, I have to wonder whether there are any men that use GoodReads?"
Because men don't read books by women?"
Thank You!!!!!
The Blue Line Letters is coming out on April 8th. Lots of chatter in Portland about this book as TriMet is partnering in the launch of the mass-transit themed novel.
Fearless, the fourth book of the house of devils series, the third book in the veiled kingdom series, the second book of quicksilver, the next book after phantasma (i literally don’t know the names of books off the tops of my head but still) and many others that were not mentioned were missed in this list
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Yeah agreed. Putting genres as disparate as biography/memoir, history, and science & medicine all in the same short list while making two separate sections for both Romance AND Romantasy is absolutely ridiculous. Escapism is where the money's at I guess.
My addition would be Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp. I've just started the ARC and it's phenomenally well written non-fiction. It's about the depth and breadth of our planet's waste management systems and how broken and destructive they are.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Totally agree!
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Amen.
I agree with the comments at the top. Where are Glorious Rivals and Fearless? Those are at the top of my list for next year. And if you haven't read the series, definitely recommend.
Sevda wrote: "nah no way they didn't put these 2 soon to be masterpieces
"
Fearless author is currently dealing with some accusations of plagiarism, so I doubt they will feature her work much.
Piper wrote: "yall should have put fearless 😠😞😞😞"
Fr tho, I know for sure that that is a BIG book worthy of this list.
Chernow is automatic- so Mark Twain. Niko Case sounds interesting. But I’m with Avi - No love for the many categories of NON-Fiction vs 8 fiction. Getting a bit ridiculous.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Agree! It was confusing to see all non fiction mashed together!
The Bones Beneath My Skin
Fable for the End of the World
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Hot Wax
Some of my most anticipated that aren't on this list
One of my highly anticipated books is "The Possession of Alba Díaz" by Isabel Cañas, coming August 2025.
The Possession of Alba Díaz
Isabel Cañas
Okay so umm where’s glorious rivals and fearless???
Literally been waiting for Out of the woods for months now.
Lynsie wrote: "The Bones Beneath My Skin
Fable for the End of the World
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Hot Wax
Some of my most antici..."
Thanks for taking the time to post this! I added all to my TBR!
Riana (from Kelsier's crew) wrote: "I don't like Goodreads's suggestons like this, dunno ;("
It's not Goodreads' suggestions. Did you read the article? These books are from readers' "Want to Read" selections!
Lynsie wrote: "The Bones Beneath My Skin
Some of my most antici..."
I read The Bones Beneath my Skin this year. It was amazing!
There are new books by Eowyn Ivey and Geraldine Brooks out next year? Happy days :)
I'm also looking forward to:
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman (sequel to The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies).
The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O'Connor (sequel to My Father's House)
Red Tempest Brother by H.M. Long (finale of the Winter Sea trilogy)
Added some more romantasy and fantasy to my ever growing TBR!
Stephanie wrote: "Sevda wrote: "nah no way they didn't put these 2 soon to be masterpieces
"
Fearless author is currently dealing with some accusa..."
oh, how so?
Jude Fischer wrote: "I am a woman myself but do not like women writers as a whole. I get fatigued by all the constant introspection and talking about feelings."
Weird generalization. There are plenty of male writers who go in for introspection (Nick Hornby, JD Salinger, Joseph O'Connor) and plenty of female writers who write more action-orientated stories (Gillian Flynn, P.D. James, Agatha Christie). It's more to do with genre than gender.
Where are the Middle Grade Books?!
Here’s a few I’m most excited about:
Away by Megan E. Freeman
Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits) by Lisa Yee
Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson
Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina
A book I’m looking forward to is Among Serpents(above the black #2) by Marc J Gregson. Wasn’t on the list. But I found some other books to look forward to as well thanks to this list:)
All of these books are so interesting
Angie wrote: "Where are the Middle Grade Books?!
Here’s a few I’m most excited about:
Away by Megan E. Freeman
Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits) by Lisa Yee
Blood in the..."
Thanks. Putting on my list for future gifts for nieces and nephews.
steph wrote: "My TBR just got so much fatter! An anticipated novel I haven’t seen mentioned is One of You by Erin E. Adams. If you haven’t read her debut novel Jackal, this is your sign to go read it right now!"
I just looked this up on Amazon, and it looks like its release date isn't until 2026.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."
Hear hear! Where is a category for exclusively historical non-fiction?
Beside Fearless and all the other missing books: Where’s Phantom?
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Tosha wrote: "How do you find the list of books being published next year? Would like to peruse them and make my own “most anticipated” list"I'd say Netgalley, And content creators often put out these lists, sometimes quarterly. I think it's a matter of finding people who share your genre preferences.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks." i read mostly fiction but i actually agree with you lol
Added these to my TBR:Wild Dark Shore
Beautiful Ugly
The Man Made of Smoke
Katabasis
All the Water in the World
The Dream Hotel
Dissolution
The Memory Collectors
Our Infinite Fates
The JFK Conspiracy
Never Flinch was already on my TBR because Stephen King is an auto-read for me
Dean Koontz is also, so I'm looking forward to Going Home in the Dark, expected May 20, 2025.
I don't like Goodreads's suggestons like this, dunno ;(
H (sosheescapes) wrote: "As a romance reader, I look forward to none of these! Maybe let's not let TT run the genre"What is TT?
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Agreed; would like to see non-fiction categories represented as well.
Jo ୨ৎ wrote: "I'm soooo excited for Atmosphere 🥹 I love everything miss Reid publishes"yes!
Emily wrote: "Cybil .... I'm crying"Recommended for readers who like extended swimming metaphors.""
We aim to please.
Besides the ones already shared in this list, I have quite a few others I'm looking forward to as well. Many are sequels, but there are also some standalones here as well. Do we have any in common? Here they are by month:January
7 - Into the Woods by Jenny Holiday (romance)
7 - Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams (romance)
14 - Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni L. Walsh (historical fiction)
February
18 - His Perfect Bride by Jody Hedlund (historical romance)
18 - Maya & Natasha by Elyse Durham (historical fiction)
25 - The Dreams We Knew by Rachel Scott McDaniel (historical fiction)
March
4 - The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare (fantasy)
25 - His Unforgettable Bride by Jody Hedlund & Patti Stockdale (historical romance)
27 - Secret or Shutout by Leah Brunner (romance)
April
8 - The Geographer’s Map to Romance by India Holton (historical romance)
May
6 - Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry (romantasy)
6 - A Wager with the Matchmaker by Jody Hedlund (historical romance)
20 - The Love Haters by Katherine Center romance)
20 - Wandering Wild by Lynette Noni (YA contemporary)
June
3 - Of Silver and Secrets by Michelle Griep (historical fiction)
24 - Look Before You Leap by Virginia Heath (historical romance)
July
8 - The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley (romantasy)
15 - The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst (fantasy)
15 - Maid for Each Other by Lynn Painter (romance)
22 - Between These Broken Hearts by Lexi Ryan (YA fantasy)
29 - Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (YA mystery)
August
5 - The Blonde Who Came in from the Cold by Ally Carter (romance)
5 - If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair (romance)
5 - Accomplice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer (fantasy)
5 - Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette (historical fiction)
TBD
The Double Play by Annah Conwell (romance)
When Alec Met Evie by Jenny Proctor (romance)
The Wild Card by Emma St. Clair (romance)
why just one nonfiction where are the for example selfhelp books, microhistory,
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."You said just what I was thinking. I only read non fiction, mostly history, biography and true crime so it would be great to have some ideas under those headings too.
M. wrote: "These are the same books from 2024. And 2023. And 2022, and so on for the past 5 to 7 years. The only difference is this year we're clocking in at around 20 percent male authors instead of the usua..."WHY?!? Men already get to dictate almost everything in actual society. And why the popular books are often quite predictable, you might actually benefit from seeing outside of your narrow world view next year....
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Seriously!! Memoir, for one... But how are learning new life skills in the same category as history AND politics AND philosophy/psycology AND cookbooks AND all the garbage touted as "the one true way to lose weight" AND all the rest?!
And while we are at it: now that we have Romantasy, can we please stop filling all Fantasy with what should actually be there? Many of us Fantasy readers don't mind a little love on the side, but things are getting ridiculous these last few years.
Sadie wrote: "David wrote: "Judging by all the books in these lists, I have to wonder whether there are any men that use GoodReads?"Because men don't read books by women?"
Thank You!!!!!
The Blue Line Letters is coming out on April 8th. Lots of chatter in Portland about this book as TriMet is partnering in the launch of the mass-transit themed novel.
Fearless, the fourth book of the house of devils series, the third book in the veiled kingdom series, the second book of quicksilver, the next book after phantasma (i literally don’t know the names of books off the tops of my head but still) and many others that were not mentioned were missed in this list
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Yeah agreed. Putting genres as disparate as biography/memoir, history, and science & medicine all in the same short list while making two separate sections for both Romance AND Romantasy is absolutely ridiculous. Escapism is where the money's at I guess.
My addition would be Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp. I've just started the ARC and it's phenomenally well written non-fiction. It's about the depth and breadth of our planet's waste management systems and how broken and destructive they are.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Totally agree!
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Amen.
I agree with the comments at the top. Where are Glorious Rivals and Fearless? Those are at the top of my list for next year. And if you haven't read the series, definitely recommend.
Sevda wrote: "nah no way they didn't put these 2 soon to be masterpieces"Fearless author is currently dealing with some accusations of plagiarism, so I doubt they will feature her work much.
Piper wrote: "yall should have put fearless 😠😞😞😞"Fr tho, I know for sure that that is a BIG book worthy of this list.
Chernow is automatic- so Mark Twain. Niko Case sounds interesting. But I’m with Avi - No love for the many categories of NON-Fiction vs 8 fiction. Getting a bit ridiculous.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Agree! It was confusing to see all non fiction mashed together!
The Bones Beneath My SkinFable for the End of the World
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Hot Wax
Some of my most anticipated that aren't on this list
One of my highly anticipated books is "The Possession of Alba Díaz" by Isabel Cañas, coming August 2025.The Possession of Alba Díaz
Isabel Cañas
Okay so umm where’s glorious rivals and fearless???
Literally been waiting for Out of the woods for months now.
Lynsie wrote: "The Bones Beneath My SkinFable for the End of the World
A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
Hot Wax
Some of my most antici..."
Thanks for taking the time to post this! I added all to my TBR!
Riana (from Kelsier's crew) wrote: "I don't like Goodreads's suggestons like this, dunno ;("It's not Goodreads' suggestions. Did you read the article? These books are from readers' "Want to Read" selections!
Lynsie wrote: "The Bones Beneath My SkinSome of my most antici..."
I read The Bones Beneath my Skin this year. It was amazing!
There are new books by Eowyn Ivey and Geraldine Brooks out next year? Happy days :)I'm also looking forward to:
The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison Goodman (sequel to The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies).
The Ghosts of Rome by Joseph O'Connor (sequel to My Father's House)
Red Tempest Brother by H.M. Long (finale of the Winter Sea trilogy)
Added some more romantasy and fantasy to my ever growing TBR!
Stephanie wrote: "Sevda wrote: "nah no way they didn't put these 2 soon to be masterpieces"Fearless author is currently dealing with some accusa..."
oh, how so?
Jude Fischer wrote: "I am a woman myself but do not like women writers as a whole. I get fatigued by all the constant introspection and talking about feelings."Weird generalization. There are plenty of male writers who go in for introspection (Nick Hornby, JD Salinger, Joseph O'Connor) and plenty of female writers who write more action-orientated stories (Gillian Flynn, P.D. James, Agatha Christie). It's more to do with genre than gender.
Where are the Middle Grade Books?! Here’s a few I’m most excited about:
Away by Megan E. Freeman
Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits) by Lisa Yee
Blood in the Water by Tiffany Jackson
Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina
A book I’m looking forward to is Among Serpents(above the black #2) by Marc J Gregson. Wasn’t on the list. But I found some other books to look forward to as well thanks to this list:)
All of these books are so interesting
Angie wrote: "Where are the Middle Grade Books?! Here’s a few I’m most excited about:
Away by Megan E. Freeman
Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson
A Copycat Conundrum (The Misfits) by Lisa Yee
Blood in the..."
Thanks. Putting on my list for future gifts for nieces and nephews.
steph wrote: "My TBR just got so much fatter! An anticipated novel I haven’t seen mentioned is One of You by Erin E. Adams. If you haven’t read her debut novel Jackal, this is your sign to go read it right now!"I just looked this up on Amazon, and it looks like its release date isn't until 2026.
Avi wrote: "I have nothing against fiction, but perhaps consider that maybe 8 categories for fiction and just 1 for non-fiction is a bit unbalanced? Thanks."Hear hear! Where is a category for exclusively historical non-fiction?
Beside Fearless and all the other missing books: Where’s Phantom?
Or read books according to 4 seasons like Vivaldi...
We know that we read book always according to our mood & also according what we attract...