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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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The book I am excited to talk about is not on this list but I am here to tell you that her books will be here someday as she is out with her great debut book called "When Fall Fades" by Amy Leigh Simpson . It's a excellent book with just the right combination of mystery and smolder!!!! I rate a book by how much sleep I get while reading and this one kept me up all night and at its end left me wanting more!!!! Read this new authors book- you will be surprised it is her first and you'll know it won't be her last. You will not be sorry. Available on Amazon-read the reviews there !!!!
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Clare wrote: "None of them. I can't think of a single book that I am actually excited to read this year."Venture out in the bookshop and buy whatever book grabs your eyes for it could be the book you wish you could re-read over and over again . *do excuse my dramtic self *
I am looking forward to ACOMAF, the 5th Throne of Glass book (which does not have a name yet) The Last Star, Glass Sword, Passenger, Lady Midnight and Magnus Bane #2 ^_^
Vannessagrace wrote: "None peak my interest. Didn't see any non-fiction books. I find it hard to believe that none made the list."Because those books cannot be in the list since they're too awesome for the list lol
Maryann wrote: "who made up this list? I'm not feeling it"I AGREE WITH YOU..
Very excited to see Cronin's final book of the trilogy is coming out this year. I guess this means I should finally get around to finishing The Passage. Out of this list though, my most-anticipated book is A Gathering of Shadows. A Darker Shade of Magic was a fun and adventurous read. I can't wait to visit that world and those characters again.
I love Cassandra Clare's books, so im looking forward to Lady Midnight.The Star-Touched Queen looks like it will be a good one!
Yuen wrote: "Can't wait to read Stephen king's new book omg"What is the new Stephen King, part of a series or a new novel ?
Maybe The Passenger will grab a read from me. However, I'm catching up on my "to read" list this year.
anticipating Sarah J Maas and Uncle Rick's books
I'm very much looking forward to End of Watch, by my glorious Stephen King--Long may you run, Steve!And as it happens, I just finished You, by Caroline Kepnes, and was overjoyed to see that there was a sequel nearly here. Joe Goldberg is an unforgettable character. He's often compared to Patricia Highsmith's Ripley, but Joe is his own man, and I'm very glad I'll have the chance to meet him again.
The third book in the Stormlight Archives, 'Oathbringer' by Brandon Sanderson. I've seen 2016 mentioned for a possible release. So that one.
I would say that none of these are my most anticipated, but "A Gathering of Shadows" is one that cannot be missed!!!!!
Not on the list but I'm really excited about Hot Milk by Deborah Levy - out in March
The Nest and the Passenger seem really exciting!
I'm looking forward to the Red Queen Series!
I'm a YA and fantasy lover and tops of my list in 2016 would be Sarah J Maas's two books, Cinda Chima's Flamecaster, Brandon Sanderson's two Wax and Wayne Mistborn books, Leigh Bardugo's Crooked Kingdom. New series and standalones I'm planning to read are Truthwitch, and Passenger.
The Passenger sounds amazing, can't wait to read it.x
Shelby wrote: "I AM DYING FOR LADY MIDNIGHT. It comes out right before my birthday and I'm so excited for it!"I'm so excited for Lady Midnight too! I have all the other Shadowhunter books and I've read them sooooo many times. Definitely time for something new!
Just finished the ARC of 'I Almost Forgot About You" by Terry MacMillan. THIS is gonna blow people away
There are so many great books coming out this year and I feel like I will not have enough time to read all of them! Though at least I will be able to achieve my reading challenge goal this year too! :)
Kathleen wrote: "Can you be excited for your own book? Cause yeah. :D The Fangirl Life: A Guide to Feeling All the Feels and Learning How to Deal"cool, the synopsis sounds really interesting, as a fangirl myself I'm adding this to my to-read list for this year; so now it's already two who are excited for your book ;-)
Shelby wrote: "I AM DYING FOR LADY MIDNIGHT. It comes out right before my birthday and I'm so excited for it!"YESSS ME TWOOOO
Kings Rising- C.S Pact!!! I been waiting for the end!! The Raven King- Maggie
I'm not really excited about any of them. If I had to pick one it would be America's First Daughter. I don't really like contemporary fiction.
Throne of Glass # 5!!!!!!!!!!!! A court of Mist and Fury!!!!!!!!!
"America's First Daughter" sounds interesting. I like books about women, from any era, that had an impact on their communities. While this is an historical fiction, there is always something to learn of history in these books about women's lives, struggles, and dreams.
Jaime wrote: "I loved YOU, so I'm looking forward to hearing more from Joe Goldberg in Hidden Bodies (Carolyn Kepnes)."Why do you not like to read? Do books not ignite your imagination? If so, you are reading the wrong books. As an avid reader myself, I truly hope you will keep looking until you find a topic or writer that catches your interest because books are a window into other worlds where anything the author puts to paper is possible. I live with chronic pain from arthritis that has spread throughout my body so my books have become very important in my everlasting struggle to copy with the pain. Then, less than a year ago, I moved into a lovely apartment close to my youngest son, but they do not allow pets so I could not bring my cat with me - I've been her mother since she was born 8 years ago. So you see, books have a great deal to offer all of us and, take it from someone who once hated to read also, it is worth searching for that which will interest you. It's out there. Trust me, the search is worth it. Also, each book is then the most pleasant holiday you can imagine. Best of luck!
Penny wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I loved YOU, so I'm looking forward to hearing more from Joe Goldberg in Hidden Bodies (Carolyn Kepnes)."Why do you not like to read? Do books not ignite your imagination? If so, yo..."
Penny wrote: "Jaime wrote: "I loved YOU, so I'm looking forward to hearing more from Joe Goldberg in Hidden Bodies (Carolyn Kepnes)."
Why do you not like to read? Do books not ignite your imagination? If so, yo..."
Dear Penny. My heart hurts for you. I can feel through your words how you love books, and the escape into another world. I am sorry that you can't have your cat because, animals also help to take away pain. There is a lot of pain, in the book Alice Had a Palace. While you are living Alice's life, you will indeed forget your pain. I wish I had the power to touch you, and your pain would go away. Sincerely, Brenda Rae Schoolcraft
Clare wrote: "None of them. I can't think of a single book that I am actually excited to read this year."I would suggest ignoring these lists and just finding your own hidden gems! :) To be honest, I am not particularly enticed to any of the books in these lists, nor to any other, uhhh, mainstream list. Please do not get me wrong when I say 'mainstream', I do read my fair share of bestsellers. What I meant is, I'm rarely aware of the latest hit lists. I just go by friends' suggestions, names that I randomly picked at the library and/or bookstore, or else just plain intuition or my own odd trends, haha. Perhaps you could tell me your favorite genres, and I'd be happy to suggest some nice books! :D
Michael wrote: "The Nest sounds good,the rest does not seem like my type."I agree!
So desperate for The Thorn of Emberlain. Pretty sure I added the whole series to my to-read list, despite most of them not even having titles yet. WRITE FASTER, SCOTT LYNCH. YOU ARE KILLING ME.
None of your list but anxiously awaiting Bitter Season by Tami Hoag and The Girl You Lost by Kathryn Croft.
None of the above made me think " I have to read that book." Sorry
The new Selection book and Lady Midnight
Stephanie wrote: "The new Selection book and Lady Midnight"Omg yes the new Selection book! And Lady Midnight!
