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Just finished reading the book I've been most anticipated in 2024, and it did not disappoint. It's a suspenseful journey that grips you from the first page and a deeply emotional experience that stays with you long after the last. A recent addition to my bookshelf, but undoubtedly one that has left a significant mark. Highly recommend to anyone looking for their next unforgettable read.
I've heard of some books and authors, but for me, most are new.
There's a good balance of everything--YA, adult fiction and nonfiction and all sorts of authors are on this list like Black and Asian authors.
Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"
Isn't Goodreads based in America so that's where they get list ideas from? Still, Goodreads should recognise it's autumn for people living in the Southern Hemisphere.
all my nerds will want to read midnight's simulacra, as will anyone who dug gravity's rainbow or a confederacy of dunces!
There are a couple of books on this list I’m really looking forward to!
(Just for the Summer, The Familiar, Funny Story, The Paradise Problem)
Here are some more Spring releases on my TBR:
Romance:
The Kiss Countdown- April 4th
Only and Forever- April 9th
Happy Medium- April 29th
Historical Fiction, Romance:
If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials- March 26th
The Outlaw Noble Salt- April 9th
Cozy Mystery:
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers- April 9th
Fiction, Romance, Magical Realism:
The Husbands - April 2nd
I am literally wanting Halle Butler's new book Banal Nightmare to come out so hard that I've pretty much been unable to focus on anything in anticipation of it.
My most anticipated read is "The Reappearance of Rachel Price!" I love Holly Jackson books as they get me out of reading slumps and keep me on my toes.
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"
most of their users are in a hemisphere where it is spring. They're also based in the US. That's why they're catering to that part xD Sorry it's the opposite time of year for you, though.
Susan wrote: "Looking forward to reading You Like it Darker."
Yeah, me too..
Would love 'The Paradise Problem' and 'Funny Story' on this list for my Holiday to Rarotonga... they don't get released till after I come back and its autumn (feels like winter). I want to cry
None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be featured more. The big corporate publishers have way too much influence and I feel that most of the picks featured are very overrated authors.
I would add Plastic to this list. Surprised it's missing.
I was looking for sociopath everywhere only to find it hasn't been released yet
One other one to add in the non-fiction space: "Walk On" - An inspirational story of pain to purpose and one that the most trusted, authoritative and influential voice in the publishing world, Kirkus Book Reviews, raves about, proclaiming it to be "a raw, moving memoir that deftly explores grief and hope in equal measure . . . It is Panus' unique and sometimes poetic turns of phrase, however, that truly bring Jake's story to life . . . The author's acknowledgment that grief is an "unwelcome topic in our society" makes his willingness to tackle it head-on even more admirable."
Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"
Congratulations! Very excited for you.
Jennifer wrote: "Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"
Congratulations! Very excited for you."
Thank you very much, Jennifer. Appreciate the support.
Stephen wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"
Congratulations! Very excited for you."
Wishing you all the very best too!
I'm excited to learn that Ruth Ware has a new one on the horizon!
Super excited for Crane Among Wolves. The Forest of Stolen Girls and Red Palace were both amazing!!!
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."
me, too!
Looking forward to City in Ruins, the final installment in the Danny Ryan trilogy.
You missed a few!
Extinction-Douglas Preston
The Family Experiment-John Marrs
Red Sky Mourning-Jack Carr
Long Time Gone-Charlie Donlea
Eruption-Michael Crichton/J. Patterson
Red Star Falling-Steve Berry/Blackwood
All Secrets Die-A. Watts/D.M. Nelson
Firestorm-Logan Ryles
You left out Lisa Scottoline’s newest mystery arriving on March 26th:
The Truth about the Devlins!!!
This wasn’t on the list but I’m excited for The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon. Her new book comes out next month in April! She’s one of my favorite authors <3
Laura wrote: "I'm excited to learn that Ruth Ware has a new one on the horizon!"
I usually like Ruth Ware's books, but not one where people are in a reality show. I did love The It Girl.
not me just skipping past the nonfiction..
Ms PA wrote: "Any children's books?"
Ms PA wrote: "Any children's books?"
Unfortunately, Goodreads caters mainly for young adult readers. I run down these lists and find one or two interesting suggestions but never anything according to my own interests...
I don’t know who makes these selections or what a writer needs to do to land on your lists, but after all four installments of The Claire Saga remained on multiple Amazon’s bestseller lists since 2021, one would think that the fifth and final installment - Where The Ley Lines Meet - dropping on April 16th, would have landed on either the above Sci-Fi and/or Fantasy list.
❤️❀✩ Lala Reads Too ✩❀❤️ wrote: "I would add Plastic to this list. Surprised it's missing. "
Thanks for this suggestion! This looks like a book I will love.
Tom wrote: "I don’t know who makes these selections or what a writer needs to do to land on your lists, but after all four installments of The Claire Saga remained on multiple Amazon’s bestseller lists since 2..."
Looked at the first book a couple years ago and never ended up picking it up. Glad you reminded me because it looks fun!
I'm very excited for so many of these books and love the balance and diversity. I wish Ana Huang's new book was on this list cause I'm so excited for it too.
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."
I agree with you and would appreciate having books by Indie authors promoted and reviewed as a refreshing change from the many formula authors.
Not on this list but I'm excited to read Yellow Birds, which just came out this month about a group of people who have adventures following a grateful dead-esque band all over the country
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."
I agree 100%. Goodreads has become pretty repetitive and predictable.
Rednecks the historical study of the West Virginia coal wars, looks very interesting to this old labour activist.
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"
cry
Mackay wrote: "Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie autho..."
Look for Casey Morales' new book, The Archer's Awakening. Probably out in late April. It is the start of a new "Romantasy" series with M/M romance.
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."
100% right. And seeing them featuring the SAME bad authors is really sad. Leigh Bardugo wrote a semi-decent YA story, but then tanked everything when she wrote King of Scars/Rule of Wolves. An author who so easily destroys the entire magical system for an easy plot, disregards politics and social issues in favor of blaming one boogeyman, retcons and plotholes galore, and spend all the time preaching and shaming the readers for daring to like gothic, dark characters is just bad. I dont trust she'll do well in the Fantasy genre...her writing has a sad, narrow-minded moral superiority vibes as of late. She gave up good storytelling just to spite her complex characters and fans.
Far worst, is how terribly she portrays WOC. It's just trauma porn for no good reason. Every series she ever wrote so far has unnecessary r*pe for shock value. And she portrays woc as stereotypes and uses them as shield to avoid criticism.
Looking forward to the new Stephen King book Some like it darker.
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Just finished reading the book I've been most anticipated in 2024, and it did not disappoint. It's a suspenseful journey that grips you from the first page and a deeply emotional experience that stays with you long after the last. A recent addition to my bookshelf, but undoubtedly one that has left a significant mark. Highly recommend to anyone looking for their next unforgettable read.
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I've heard of some books and authors, but for me, most are new.There's a good balance of everything--YA, adult fiction and nonfiction and all sorts of authors are on this list like Black and Asian authors.
Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"Isn't Goodreads based in America so that's where they get list ideas from? Still, Goodreads should recognise it's autumn for people living in the Southern Hemisphere.
all my nerds will want to read midnight's simulacra, as will anyone who dug gravity's rainbow or a confederacy of dunces!
There are a couple of books on this list I’m really looking forward to!(Just for the Summer, The Familiar, Funny Story, The Paradise Problem)
Here are some more Spring releases on my TBR:
Romance:
The Kiss Countdown- April 4th
Only and Forever- April 9th
Happy Medium- April 29th
Historical Fiction, Romance:
If the Tide Turns: A Thrilling Historical Novel of Piracy and Life After the Salem Witch Trials- March 26th
The Outlaw Noble Salt- April 9th
Cozy Mystery:
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers- April 9th
Fiction, Romance, Magical Realism:
The Husbands - April 2nd
I am literally wanting Halle Butler's new book Banal Nightmare to come out so hard that I've pretty much been unable to focus on anything in anticipation of it.
My most anticipated read is "The Reappearance of Rachel Price!" I love Holly Jackson books as they get me out of reading slumps and keep me on my toes.
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"most of their users are in a hemisphere where it is spring. They're also based in the US. That's why they're catering to that part xD Sorry it's the opposite time of year for you, though.
Susan wrote: "Looking forward to reading You Like it Darker."Yeah, me too..
Would love 'The Paradise Problem' and 'Funny Story' on this list for my Holiday to Rarotonga... they don't get released till after I come back and its autumn (feels like winter). I want to cry
None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be featured more. The big corporate publishers have way too much influence and I feel that most of the picks featured are very overrated authors.
I would add Plastic to this list. Surprised it's missing.
I was looking for sociopath everywhere only to find it hasn't been released yet
One other one to add in the non-fiction space: "Walk On" - An inspirational story of pain to purpose and one that the most trusted, authoritative and influential voice in the publishing world, Kirkus Book Reviews, raves about, proclaiming it to be "a raw, moving memoir that deftly explores grief and hope in equal measure . . . It is Panus' unique and sometimes poetic turns of phrase, however, that truly bring Jake's story to life . . . The author's acknowledgment that grief is an "unwelcome topic in our society" makes his willingness to tackle it head-on even more admirable."
Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"Congratulations! Very excited for you.
Jennifer wrote: "Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"Congratulations! Very excited for you."
Thank you very much, Jennifer. Appreciate the support.
Stephen wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Rach wrote: "New adventure YA coming out April 2nd! Also happens to be my debut novel :) Playing with Fire"Congratulations! Very excited for you."
Wishing you all the very best too!
I'm excited to learn that Ruth Ware has a new one on the horizon!
Super excited for Crane Among Wolves. The Forest of Stolen Girls and Red Palace were both amazing!!!
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."me, too!
Looking forward to City in Ruins, the final installment in the Danny Ryan trilogy.
You missed a few! Extinction-Douglas Preston
The Family Experiment-John Marrs
Red Sky Mourning-Jack Carr
Long Time Gone-Charlie Donlea
Eruption-Michael Crichton/J. Patterson
Red Star Falling-Steve Berry/Blackwood
All Secrets Die-A. Watts/D.M. Nelson
Firestorm-Logan Ryles
You left out Lisa Scottoline’s newest mystery arriving on March 26th:The Truth about the Devlins!!!
This wasn’t on the list but I’m excited for The Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon. Her new book comes out next month in April! She’s one of my favorite authors <3
Laura wrote: "I'm excited to learn that Ruth Ware has a new one on the horizon!"I usually like Ruth Ware's books, but not one where people are in a reality show. I did love The It Girl.
not me just skipping past the nonfiction..
Ms PA wrote: "Any children's books?"Ms PA wrote: "Any children's books?"
Unfortunately, Goodreads caters mainly for young adult readers. I run down these lists and find one or two interesting suggestions but never anything according to my own interests...
I don’t know who makes these selections or what a writer needs to do to land on your lists, but after all four installments of The Claire Saga remained on multiple Amazon’s bestseller lists since 2021, one would think that the fifth and final installment - Where The Ley Lines Meet - dropping on April 16th, would have landed on either the above Sci-Fi and/or Fantasy list.
❤️❀✩ Lala Reads Too ✩❀❤️ wrote: "I would add Plastic to this list. Surprised it's missing. "Thanks for this suggestion! This looks like a book I will love.
Tom wrote: "I don’t know who makes these selections or what a writer needs to do to land on your lists, but after all four installments of The Claire Saga remained on multiple Amazon’s bestseller lists since 2..."Looked at the first book a couple years ago and never ended up picking it up. Glad you reminded me because it looks fun!
I'm very excited for so many of these books and love the balance and diversity. I wish Ana Huang's new book was on this list cause I'm so excited for it too.
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."I agree with you and would appreciate having books by Indie authors promoted and reviewed as a refreshing change from the many formula authors.
Not on this list but I'm excited to read Yellow Birds, which just came out this month about a group of people who have adventures following a grateful dead-esque band all over the countryhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."I agree 100%. Goodreads has become pretty repetitive and predictable.
Rednecks the historical study of the West Virginia coal wars, looks very interesting to this old labour activist.
Sean wrote: "Once again Goodreads catering for one part of the world - it is not Spring it is Autumn"cry
Mackay wrote: "Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie autho..."Look for Casey Morales' new book, The Archer's Awakening. Probably out in late April. It is the start of a new "Romantasy" series with M/M romance.
Danielle wrote: "None of these in the romance and fantasy categories thrill me. They all seem mediocre at best and it is clear that the publishing industry heavily influenced this list. Indie authors need to be fea..."100% right. And seeing them featuring the SAME bad authors is really sad. Leigh Bardugo wrote a semi-decent YA story, but then tanked everything when she wrote King of Scars/Rule of Wolves. An author who so easily destroys the entire magical system for an easy plot, disregards politics and social issues in favor of blaming one boogeyman, retcons and plotholes galore, and spend all the time preaching and shaming the readers for daring to like gothic, dark characters is just bad. I dont trust she'll do well in the Fantasy genre...her writing has a sad, narrow-minded moral superiority vibes as of late. She gave up good storytelling just to spite her complex characters and fans.
Far worst, is how terribly she portrays WOC. It's just trauma porn for no good reason. Every series she ever wrote so far has unnecessary r*pe for shock value. And she portrays woc as stereotypes and uses them as shield to avoid criticism.
Looking forward to the new Stephen King book Some like it darker.
