If you’re looking for a new book with lots of positive early buzz—and you’re kind of in a hurry—then today’s collection is for you.
 
Goodreads’ ace editorial squad has sifted through the stacks to generate this guide to brand-new books with good word-of-mouth among Goodreads regulars. We’ve sorted for titles that are getting great reviews from official early readers (those who read the book before the official publication date) and general early adopters (those who did so soon after).
 
All the titles below are fresh enough to be on those New Books displays you see in the shops—each was published in the U.S. within the last six months. To expedite the browsing process, we’ve sorted the books into the usual-suspect genre designations: fantasy, romance, historical fiction, etc. There’s no particular sequence other than that. These are all handpicked selections from Goodreads editors sifting through the review pages.
 
Some random highlights and jumping-off points, in no particular order: Readers are reporting being really and deeply moved by Terah Shelton Harris’ Where the Wildflowers Grow, a kind of survival story of the human heart. On the other hand, readers are reporting being really and deeply freaked out by Simone St. James’ A Box Full of Darkness, a kind of ghost story set in the spooky environs of Fell, New York. (Note to self: Don’t drive through there.)
 
In between, you’ll find books about love and baseball, books about love and werewolves, books with compelling titles, books with compelling cover art, and several intriguing memoirs. 
 
Click on the book cover images for more information about each title. You can also use the Want to Read button to add interesting leads to your digital shelf.