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15 Highly Anticipated Books of 2016
Tell your Want to Read shelf to brace itself—books are coming. Sure, George R.R. Martin probably won't deliver The Winds of Winter this year, but who needs Seven Kingdoms and an Iron Throne when you've got spectacular tales of soldiers, stalkers, royals, and fugitives hitting shelves in 2016? (Actually we want it all, but we'll try to be patient.) We've rounded up some of the soon-to-be-released books that are getting the most adds here on Goodreads! How many do you want to read?
Young Adult
Lady Midnight
by Cassandra Clare
Set in the same world of mythology and mystery as The Mortal Instruments, Lady Midnight kicks off The Dark Artifices, a bold new series centered on Shadowhunter Emma Carstairs's deadly quest for revenge.
Glass Sword
by Victoria Aveyard
In Red Queen, Best Debut Goodreads Author Aveyard introduced us to Mare Barrow, a commoner with the unexpected ability to control lightning. Mare makes her triumphant return in this powerful fantasy sequel.
The Star-Touched Queen
by Roshani Chokshi
What do you get when you take a classic Hades and Persephone-style romance and infuse it with Indian mythology? This gorgeously written story about a Raja's daughter and the curse that will forever change her life.
Fiction
The High Mountains of Portugal
by Yann Martel
Get swept away to Portugal in this haunting story of love and loss—and a century-old quest that unites three very different men. This is the Life of Pi author's first novel since Beatrice and Virgil was published in 2010.
You might think you know dysfunctional families, but just wait until you meet the Plumbs. Shackled with secrets, scandals, and waning ambitions, four adult siblings grapple with the fate of their shared inheritance in this dazzling debut.
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours
by Helen Oyeyemi
The author of Boy, Snow, Bird returns with this rapturous collection of short stories. Built around keys, both literal and metaphorical, Oyeyemi plays with the ideas that unlock our minds and our hearts.
Mansoor Ahmed watched his two childhood friends get killed by a "small" bomb. The memory of it follows him to university in America and back to Delhi, anchoring this gripping novel about the effects of terrorism.
Fantasy/Science Fiction
The Thorn of Emberlain
by Scott Lynch
Locke Lamora is a bastard, and the popular Gentleman Bastard sequence is the story of his exploits in the Therin Throne Empire. This fourth installment sees the thief go to war on a battlefield of blood and fire.
A Gathering of Shadows
by V.E. Schwab
In Kell and Lila's world, there are four Londons, each with its own past of magic and mayhem. The heroes of A Darker Shade of Magic are back, ready for adventure—and a newly arisen Black London.
Horror
The City of Mirrors
by Justin Cronin
With cold ferocity, Cronin brings his apocalyptic trilogy to a conclusion. What began with The Passage now ends here, beyond a hundred-year reign of darkness, to the Girl from Nowhere and humanity's last hope.
End of Watch
by Stephen King
It's the last ride for Bill Hodges, the unlikely hero of King's Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers. This time around the retired cop scrambles to protect his friends—and his city—from a supernaturally evil former foe.
Mystery/Thriller
Hidden Bodies
by Caroline Kepnes
Some anti-heroes are more "anti" than others. Take Joe Goldberg, for instance. He was an obsessive stalker (with a romantic side) in the thriller You, and now he's officially murderous in this suspenseful sequel.
The Passenger
by Lisa Lutz
After she ditches her husband's body, Tanya changes her identity—and it's not for the first time. She didn't murder him (she says), but her race for survival and exoneration will keep you on your toes in this tense thriller.
Romance
One with You
by Sylvia Day
Eva and Gideon aren't rid of all their demons. But their passion, first ignited in Bared to You, is still as hot as ever in the fifth and final installment of Day's sizzling erotic romance series, Crossfire.
Historical Fiction
America's First Daughter
by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
Discover a little known chapter of history through the eyes of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter. Privy to secrets and scandals, Patsy shapes a country's legacy—at the expense of her own heart.
Which book are you most excited to read this year? Let us know in the comments!
Young Adult
by Cassandra Clare
Set in the same world of mythology and mystery as The Mortal Instruments, Lady Midnight kicks off The Dark Artifices, a bold new series centered on Shadowhunter Emma Carstairs's deadly quest for revenge.
by Victoria Aveyard
In Red Queen, Best Debut Goodreads Author Aveyard introduced us to Mare Barrow, a commoner with the unexpected ability to control lightning. Mare makes her triumphant return in this powerful fantasy sequel.
by Roshani Chokshi
What do you get when you take a classic Hades and Persephone-style romance and infuse it with Indian mythology? This gorgeously written story about a Raja's daughter and the curse that will forever change her life.
Fiction
by Yann Martel
Get swept away to Portugal in this haunting story of love and loss—and a century-old quest that unites three very different men. This is the Life of Pi author's first novel since Beatrice and Virgil was published in 2010.
by Helen Oyeyemi
The author of Boy, Snow, Bird returns with this rapturous collection of short stories. Built around keys, both literal and metaphorical, Oyeyemi plays with the ideas that unlock our minds and our hearts.
Fantasy/Science Fiction
by Scott Lynch
Locke Lamora is a bastard, and the popular Gentleman Bastard sequence is the story of his exploits in the Therin Throne Empire. This fourth installment sees the thief go to war on a battlefield of blood and fire.
by V.E. Schwab
In Kell and Lila's world, there are four Londons, each with its own past of magic and mayhem. The heroes of A Darker Shade of Magic are back, ready for adventure—and a newly arisen Black London.
Horror
by Justin Cronin
With cold ferocity, Cronin brings his apocalyptic trilogy to a conclusion. What began with The Passage now ends here, beyond a hundred-year reign of darkness, to the Girl from Nowhere and humanity's last hope.
by Stephen King
It's the last ride for Bill Hodges, the unlikely hero of King's Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers. This time around the retired cop scrambles to protect his friends—and his city—from a supernaturally evil former foe.
Mystery/Thriller
by Caroline Kepnes
Some anti-heroes are more "anti" than others. Take Joe Goldberg, for instance. He was an obsessive stalker (with a romantic side) in the thriller You, and now he's officially murderous in this suspenseful sequel.
by Lisa Lutz
After she ditches her husband's body, Tanya changes her identity—and it's not for the first time. She didn't murder him (she says), but her race for survival and exoneration will keep you on your toes in this tense thriller.
Romance
by Sylvia Day
Eva and Gideon aren't rid of all their demons. But their passion, first ignited in Bared to You, is still as hot as ever in the fifth and final installment of Day's sizzling erotic romance series, Crossfire.
Historical Fiction
by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie
Discover a little known chapter of history through the eyes of Martha "Patsy" Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter. Privy to secrets and scandals, Patsy shapes a country's legacy—at the expense of her own heart.
Which book are you most excited to read this year? Let us know in the comments!
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I´m soooo freaking excited for Lady Midnight!!!!!!
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THE THORN OF EMBERLAIN. SCOTT LYNCH YOU BETTER MAKE THE WAIT WORTH IT.Seriously though, if you're into the swashbuckling fast paced writing style, Lies of Locke Lamora is for you. Wonderful book, I'm super excited!
Who else is hooked ADD ME!
I'm looking forward to Morning Star by Pierce Brown; Alight and also Alone, both by Scott Sigler.
did a woman make this list? *checks* of course...
I'm not looking forward to any of these books.There are several books coming out this year that I'm excited for but I don't think they're popular enough to make it onto a list like this
I am BEYOND excited for Lady Midnight. Also, I'm curious about The Fever Code by James Dashner even though I don't know what to think about it being another prequel. And, of course, The Hammer of Thor and The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan (especially the last one!).
The only one I'm really looking forward to, and have for years, is not on the list (none of which I'm interested in, btw.) I'm waiting for John Harris' third in his Cicero Trilogy, "Dictator."
Valerie wrote: "I am BEYOND excited for Lady Midnight. Also, I'm curious about The Fever Code by James Dashner even though I don't know what to think about it being another prequel. And, of course, The Hammer of T..."Me too! The Hidden Oracle is my most-anticipated book of 2016.
I am also waiting for the third in Greg Illes trilogy coming out this year " Unwritten Law."Then hopefully another from Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowlings) involving detective Strike Cormoran.
To top my wish list another from Diana Gabaldon...is that asking to much? I hope not.
Giulia wrote: "Lady midnight"City of Mirrors- Yes!
Sandy wrote: "I am also waiting for the third in Greg Illes trilogy coming out this year " Unwritten Law."Then hopefully another from Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowlings) involving detective Strike Cormoran.
To to..."
I contacted Greg. Gilles on his website and his wife wrote back that Unwritten Law will probably be coming out in April 2016.
City of Blades the follow up of the wonderful City of Stairs. Am up for The Raven King and also another Star wars book from Claudia Gray Lost Stars was a blast and the next one Bloodline: New Republic . And I hope for Doors of Stone and The Winds of Winter.
From the above list I Can't wait for :The Glass Sword (Victoria Aveyard)
One With You (Sylvia Day)
The Passenger (Lisa Lutz)
But in general ANY NEW BOOK THAT MIGHT CONTINUE ANY SERIES I AM READING OR ANYTHING THAT CATCHES MY ATTENTION
"The Star-Touched Queen" fo shizzle my nizzle! I love Indian spins!
None of these appeal to me. A new book I am excited about starting to read today is THE GUEST ROOM by Chris Bohjalian.
Waiting for the Thorn of Emberlain from this list.
Elentarri wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'm tired of every book being part of a series. What ever happened to having great books that wrap everything up in one book?"I agree with you. I don't even pick up books that are par..."
Or some of the book series have books that are 3 inches thick, you have to take notes to keep up with the characters.
Molly wrote: "Looking forward to Hidden Bodies. Read her first book, "You"."me too! cant wait for it!
Doors of Stone The Fate of the Tearling and, fingers crossed The Winds of Winter. I will be patiently waiting while reading everything else...
City of Mirrors.... We have only been waiting 4 years
Not really excited about this list. If I had to pick one...I'll go with America's First Daughter.
Brad Thor. Coming out later this year with Foreign Agent. I really love Scott Harvath series
I am super excited for Den of Wolves by Juliet Marillier to come out this year. The best author in the world, if you love historical/mythical fantasy, check her out.
REX CORVUS, PARATE REGIS CORVI this is the only one I care about, the rest can just go home...
None of these books appeal to me. I'm looking forward to:The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
Magnus Chase & The Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan
Dragonwatch series (sequel to Fablehaven series) by Brandon Mull
Meg 5: Nightstalkers by Steve Alten
Kaiju Fall by Jake Bible
Michael wrote: "The Nest sounds good,the rest does not seem like my type."Ditto!
I'm really patiently waiting for The Last Star by Rick Yancey. I hope it turns out to be as good as the first and second books of the trilogy!
'What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours' sounds like an interesting read.
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
The City of Mirrors. Been waiting for more than a year now :(
Hmm...no highly anticipated non-fiction books?
Well from this list of books, I'm not really keen on any of them except maybe the one by the author of Life of Pi - makes me realise I need to read that book some time as well!
Well from this list of books, I'm not really keen on any of them except maybe the one by the author of Life of Pi - makes me realise I need to read that book some time as well!
This is why I'm looking forward to hitting the classics this year. There's nothing new under the sun, so we may as well go back to when it really was new.
Sierra wrote: "I DO NOT LIKE READING"Then... why are you here?
The Passenger sounds interesting I will definitely read that by Lisa Lutz
End of Watch is on my pre-order list, but there are several other books I'm really looking forward to that aren't listed on here: The Bands of Mourning
Saint's Blood
Calamity
Fire Touched
So 2016 should be a cracking book year for me :)
None peak my interest. Didn't see any non-fiction books. I find it hard to believe that none made the list.
Where is Morning Star? Pierce Brown twice winner of goodreads faves?
