Books to Watch For!
There are never enough hours in the day to get to all the books we want to read, but that doesn't stop us from adding them to our TBR piles or combing the lists of forthcoming books for updates from our favorite authors. Here are some upcoming (and newly released!) books that we can't wait to read and share.
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
On Shelves Now
Mistaken identity, romantic comedy shenanigans, and cheese?! Honestly what more could you want in a graphic novel. Sure to make your heart melt! (haha, get it, it's a cheese joke) Definitely looking forward to this one. —Katie
On Shelves Now
I have a feeling this one is going to be big. A literary dystopic satire that promises to be unflinching in its depiction of American incarceration and our obsession with violence and spectacle. This one rocketed directly up to the top of my Must-Read list. —Stefen
On Shelves 8/8
Dark, compelling and strange. If you enjoyed Catriona Ward’s Last House on Needless Street, (and if you didn’t you should) you’ll love The Looking Glass Sound. Here she constructs a maze within a maze. You’ll spend some time after you’ve finished the book wondering which one you read. —Peter
On Shelves 6/20
Vampire books aren't my go-to, but this one is fantastic. It can be read simply as a good vampire book, but it can also be read with vampirism as a metaphor for all kinds of things: metal illness, maladaptive coping, dependency and addiction...this is a gloriously gritty messed up book full of characters you root for even when you know they're making mistakes. Bonus points for the protagonist working in a book store! —Caitlin
On Shelves 9/5
The author of Hell Followed With Us brings forth a new queer YA horror, this time set in 1880's London. After attempting to escape an arranged marriage as well as doing everything he can to be perceived as a boy, not the girl everyone sees him as, Silas Bell is diagnosed with a mysterious disease that sends women into madness and sent to a sanitorium, where students either transform into well-behaved wives or disappear. There, the ghosts of missing students begin to appear to Silas and it's up to him to expose the rotten core of the sanitorium before it eats him alive. —Carissa
On Shelves 8/15
I am always excited to read the next Alice Hoffman book, and this one is truly one of my favorites. It tells the story of a young girl who is born into a cult, embarking on a journey to find love, family, and ultimately, herself. Along her path, books become her companions, offering both solace and enchantment through the magic they hold. —Sam
On Shelves 7/27
Corrupted AI! Giant robots! Broken people stumbling forward in a broken world! I've read the first few chapters of this book, and it has sunk its bizarre, metallic claws into my heart. This promises to be an unforgettable series opener, perfect for fellow fans of Tamsyn Muir, Arkady Martine, Ann Leckie, and James Corey. —Leo
On Shelves 7/11
I love a good circus story, and besides the wonders of the performances, this one includes Faustian bargains, gaslamp London, and a Dickensian cast of characters that range from frankly despicable to hopelessly star-crossed. It's more creeping gothic than thriller, but one I can't wait to put in readers' hands! —Caitlin
Pathogenesis: History of the World in Eight Plagues
On Shelves Now
This book has been out for a minute, BUT we just got another copy in and I'm so happy to share it with folks again! If you're into global history, medical history, or have a passing morbid interest in disease it's definitely one to check out. —Katie