The January Books That the Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read

Here at Goodreads World Headquarters, we sort through a lot of books each month. Our Readers' Most Anticipated Books feature is exactly that—based on the data we have about the books that Goodreads members are placing on their Want to Read shelves. Essentially, these are the books that your fellow Goodreads regulars are excited about.
 
Of course, the Goodreads editorial staff gets excited about books, too. And we regularly come across specific new releases that we can’t wait to read—or “won’t shut up about,” to borrow a phrase from the colleagues who sit right next to us.
 
As to be expected, there are always way more great books each month than we have time to read, so we're passing our findings for January along to you, complete with genre tags, our unhinged commentary, and general enthusiasm. Think of this list as our intel on the books you might not be hearing about absolutely everywhere else, from two people who really, really want to help you find a great read.

On the docket this month: Some speculation on the afterlife, an acclaimed poet’s first novel, and an innovative rethinking of Moby Dick. Bonus pick: an ambitious horror debut concerning the infamous Dyatlov Pass incident. Look it up! It’s bananas!