15 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2016
If you made a New Year's resolution to read more, you're not alone. But with so many new titles popping up in conversation, the decision of which to crack open first might be more stressful than actually finishing the book. It's time to breathe a sigh of relief, because Goodreads has put together a list of the most anticipated books – in a wide variety of genres – of 2016. Pick up one (or two) of these books, grab a blanket, and get reading!
The Nest
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's The Nest is a highly anticiapted debut novel that's sure to be a best seller — it was reportedly sold for seven figures!
The High Mountains of Portugal
Life of Pi author Yann Martel returns with The High Mountains of Portugal — his first novel since 2010.
What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours
Helen Oyeyemi, acclaimed author of Boy, Snow, Bird has released What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours, a collection of short stories.
The Association of Small Bombs
A topical choice for 2016 is Karan Mahajan's The Association of Small Bombs, as it looks at the impact of terrorism (both victims and perpetrators) in India.
Lady Midnight
The Mortal Instruments author Cassandra Clare's first novel in a new series, (The Dark Artifices) Lady Midnight, should be big hit among YA readers in 2016.
Glass Sword
The highly-anticipated sequel to last year's popular YA novel Red Queen by 2015 Goodreads Choice Awards debut winner Victoria Aveyard, Glass Sword, has arrived.
The Star-Touched Queen
Inspired by both Indian and Greek mythology, Roshani Chokshi's debut YA fantasy novel The Star-Touched Queen is sure to be a popular pick this year.
One With You
One with You marks the conclusion of Sylvia Day's hit erotica series, Crossfire.
America’s First Daughter
An exciting historical fiction release this year is America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, a standalone story about Thomas Jefferson's daughter.
The Thorn of Emberlain
The next installment in the popular Gentleman Bastard fantasy series is The Thorn of Emberlain by Scott Lynch.
A Gathering of Shadows
The sequel to A Darker Shade of Magic, the GCA fantasy/sci-fi runner-up by V.E. Schwab, A Gathering of Shadows was released this year.
Hidden Bodies
Hidden Bodies, a sequel to Caroline Kepnes's popular dark mystery, You, is finally out in 2016.
The Passenger
The author of The Spellman Files, Lisa Lutz, has released a nail-biting psychological thriller: The Passenger.
The City of Mirrors
Justin Cronin's vampire trilogy concludes with The City of Mirrors (preceded by The Passage and The Twelve.)
End of Watch
The king of horror himself — Stephen King, that is – finishes the the Bill Hodges trilogy (Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers) with End of Watch.