I usually review books I’ve read, but I thought I’d write about books I am excited to read in the coming months.

At the top of my list is Jeff VanderMeer’s fourth installment the Southern Reach series, which was originally a trilogy. The film, Annihilation, was based upon the first Southern Reach book, but I don’t think it did due diligence to the book (and that is true for so many books to movies!). I believe this book is coming out this fall.

Riley Sager’s books have been hit or miss for me, but I am always willing to power through his stories. Some of my favorite Sager reads include The Only One Left, Final Girls, Lock Every Door, Home Before Dark, and The Last Time I Lied. Sager has a new book out called Middle of the Night that has mixed reviews. I am hoping to get through it this summer.

I just started Ruth Ware’s latest book, One Perfect Couple, and so far it has kept me turning the page. She is really the queen of thrilling murder mysteries. My favorite books of Ware’s include The Woman in Cabin 10, The Death of Mrs. Westaway, and In a Dark, Dark Wood.

Jason Rekulak, author of Hidden Pictures that was a whirlwind of a read from 2022, has a new book coming out in October of this year. Stephen King loved Hidden Pictures, and so did I! I excited to see how his latest publication, The Last One at the Wedding, holds up.

Shari Lapena is one of the few writers who seems to hit it out of the ballpark with every single book. She is an auto-purchase or auto-request at the library for me! She has a new book coming out in July entitled What Have You Done. The reviews of the book are already stellar (3.9/5 on GoodReads), with readers saying the mystery is a must-read. My favorite Lapena books are An Unwanted Guest and Everyone Here is Lying.

Finally, I am so excited to read Robyn Harding’s newest book, The Haters. She is such a gifted writer and her books have never failed me! This book comes out very soon – July 2nd! I will be grabbing it at my local bookseller, Schuler Books. There isn’t a Harding book I haven’t enjoyed. If I had to pick my favorites, they would be The Arrangement and The Drowning Woman.