24 New Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels to Read Now

The start of 2020 has already delivered new books from some of the biggest names in science fiction and fantasy, from William Gibson and Mike Chen to Seanan McGuire and Eoin Colfer. We've dug into our data to round up the new (and a few about-to-be-released) books in the two genres that have been trending with your fellow readers.
Let us know which ones you're most excited to add to your Want to Read shelf. Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
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Which of these sci-fi and fantasy novels are you most looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!
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3 of these look pretty great - Jemisin, already got the Larkwood book and the Vanished Birds looks intriguing
What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book.
I like the mix of love, fear and survival in "The Boatman's Daughter. Bayous are very mysterious. I like visiting those in Fiction. I like "The Bear" too. I have an interest lately in the relationships of daughters with fathers or mothers.
I can't wait to read Eoin Colfer's HIGHFIRE! It sounds like a great mix of suspense, vengeance, friendship, & redemption!
I've preordered The City We Became and warned my family that once it arrives on my doorstep, I will be doing nothing else but reading it until I finish it.
I agree with Erin, above. I preordered THE CITY WE BECAME as soon as I could. Just wish that those who preordered their books could receive their copies now ....
Definitely the Jemisin. Only one other that I’ve on my list is the Ken Liu (other than the two I’ve already read)... Some of the descriptions aren’t compelling enough. I would have to hold the book in hand and decide on a few, since I picked up Upright Women in a whim and the others are all known authors.
I am looking forward to Jim Bucher's Peace Talks due out this summer. A long anticipated continuation of his Dresden Files.This is the origin of urban fantasy by the master.
I’m really excited for Docile. Even if I end up not enjoying the book, it would still look pretty on my shelf.
John wrote: "What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book." So, you're the author of this book? 😅
John wrote: "What about "All Expenses Paid", by John Launer? You need to feature his book. It's receiving great comments and should be listed for your followers. They shouldn't miss out on this book."Maybe because it isn't sci-fi or fantasy? The synopsis given would put it in the historical fiction genre; perhaps a thread on that type of book would be a more effective place to self-promote.








So looking forward to this! Love Sara J. Maas' work!
Also ''The Unspoken Name'' by A.K. Larkwood looks great!