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We’re in the midst of the busiest most crazy time of year, but in a few weeks all that will go away and most of our lives will be slowing down a bit. Snow and rain will be falling, keeping us inside, cozy and warm. For book lovers this is a perfect scenario. Just picture it: a quiet wet day, a fire blazing, a warm cup of coffee or tea, a cozy blanket and a wonderful new book. Could anything be better? Winter marks a season of incredible new releases and I’m excited about spending many, many days with them.
January Releases
Her One Mistake by Heidi Perkins
Publisher: Gallery Books (1/8)
Length: 320 pages
The Draw
– Debut author.
– Good time of year for a psychological thriller.
– One mother losing another’s child.
Sugar Run by Mesha Maren
Publisher: Algonquin Books (1/8)
Length: 320 pages
The Draw
– Young woman sent to prison at 17.
– Released 18 years later.
– A haunting past.
The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker
Publisher: Random House (1/15)
Length: 320 pages
The Draw
– I adored Walker’s debut, The Age of Miracles.
– A mysterious sleeping illness.
– Emily St. John Mandel endorsement.
Joy Enough by Sarah McColl
Publisher: Liveright (1/15)
Length: 176 pages
The Draw
– Memoir of loss.
– Memories of mother and a failed marriage.
– It’s very short!
Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley
Publisher: Harper (1/15)
Length: 288 pages
The Draw
– Story of two close couples.
– Life after loss.
– New to me author.
The Current by Tim Johnston
Publisher: Algonquin Books (1/22)
Length: 416 pages
The Draw
– I was a huge fan of Descent, Johnston’s last book.
– Chilling accident/crime in a small town.
– Woman seeking dangerous answers.
Talent by Juliet Lapidos
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (1/22)
Length: 256 pages
The Draw
– Grad student on the hunt for inspiration.
– A story of writing and writers.
– Debut author.
The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells
Publisher: Penguin Books (1/29)
Length: 272 pages
The Draw
– International author I’ve not read.
– Story of siblings who lose parents while young.
– A man struggling to find his way through grief.
February Releases
The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (2/5)
Length: 384 pages
The Draw
– It’s time for some historical fiction.
– I’ve always been fascinated by Lee Miller.
– Paris setting, WWII era.
Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken
Publisher: Ecco (12/5)
Length: 384 pages
The Draw
– Humorous family saga.
– The bowling alley setting? Completely original!
– A woman with a mysterious past.
The Stranger Inside by Laura Benedict
Publisher: Mulholland Books (2/5)
Length: 352 pages
The Draw
– I’ll be needing a break with a little suspense.
– Woman with some dark secrets.
– A man trying to inhabit her ENTIRE life.
Death is Hard Work by Khaled Khalifa
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (2/12)
Length: 192 pages
The Draw
– Syrian setting in the midst of war.
– Man’s dying wish to be buried in his family plot.
– A short little novel.
Vacuum in the Dark by Jen Beagin
Publisher: Scribner 2/26)
Length: 240 pages
The Draw
– That title!
– 26-year old trying to restart her life.
– Funny novel with a unique cast of characters.
March Releases
A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
Publisher: Harper (3/5)
Length: 352 pages
The Draw
– Well, dah! Another great title.
– 3 generations of Palestinian American women.
– Young woman uncovering family secrets.
Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Publisher: Ballentine Books (3/5)
Length: 368 pages
The Draw
– Loved author’s last book, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
– Rock ‘n’ roll story.
– 60’s L.A. setting.
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
Publisher: Riverhead Books (3/5)
Length: 272 pages
The Draw
– I was a fan of Boy, Snow, Bird, also by Oyeyemi.
– Something of a fairy tale quality to it.
– A daughter’s quest to find her mother’s past.
Which winter releases are you most looking forward to?
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Great list! A lot of these are on mine too and I talked about some of them on my 2019 Winter Preview podcast with Catherine!
Can’t wait to hear that episode and see your list!
We have no overlap in our upcoming winter reads so all of these are new to me titles. Her one Mistake and The Stranger Inside sound really interesting. Can’t wait for your thoughts on these Susie
I’m shocked that we have no overlap. I need to get a look at your list. I’m sure I’ll be adding to mine from it.
Great list! I’m looking forward to The Dreamers, A Woman Is No Man, and Daisy Jones and the Six.
Thanks, RK. Happy reading!
I have high hopes for several of the books on your list, and Ginger Bread is new to me. I love books with a hint of fairy tale in them.
I love that we have some overlap, but you still have enough books new to me that I can let you vet them and then read them!
I’m really looking forward to Crystal King’s The Chef’s Secret because I am a sucker for books about food and I loved her debut. Also, Laila Lalami’s The Other Americans. Her debut, The Moor’s Account, was a favorite of mine the year it came out.
I didn’t read The Moor’s Account, but have The Other Americans on my spring list. And, always happy to vet!
This list is so helpful! You’re saving me Netgalley surfing time. 😊 I have the Tessa Hadley on my shelf right now. I’m so tempted to give Oyeyemi another try, because Gingerbread sounds interesting, but after the random transphobic ending Boy, Snow, Bird, I might wait until some reviews come in.
I agree the ending of Boy, Snow, Bird got weird, but I liked it a lot until then. On that basis, I’m ready to give her another try. I’ll let you know what I think.
Looks there’s a lot of good reading ahead in 2019!
Looks like a great selection of books. I hope you enjoy them and have a fabulous week.
Thanks, Katie and thanks for stopping by.
Ooh, fun preview! I’ve been eyeing a bunch of these and am reading The Dreamers now. Some of these titles are great!
I’m about to start The Dreamers. I hope it comes close to The Age of Miracles.
Wow, so many of these are new to me! Daisy Jones and the Six is on my TBR, I love Taylor Jenkins Reid!
Thanks for alerting me to some new upcoming books. I’m looking forward to checking some of them out!
Anytime! It’s always fun to share upcoming books.
This is my kind of list! I think the ones that most tickle my fancy are A Woman is No Man and Gingerbread. I’ve had a mixed bag of luck with Oyeyemi, but I always try her stuff again.
I agree on Oyeyemi, but she certainly keeps it interesting.
The End of Loneliness drew my eye. I love books on dealing with death and grief whether fiction or non-fiction. Adding that one to my list!
Hope it works for you, Heather. I’m excited to read that one, too.
Daisy Jones is totally on my list 🙂
Interesting list Susie!
I’m 50% into The Dreamers and enjoying it a lot. I didn’t read Age Of Miracles but want to now. Joy Enough is also on my list. I was declined on EW so I hope my library will carry it.
I’ll look forward to your reviews on the others.
I’ve been declined (or completely ignored) for so many books this winter. It’s frustrating. I think I requested 3 Jan. 8 releases and didn’t get any of them. It’s weird how it tends to go in spurts.
I’m now at about 20% in The Dreamers and am enjoying it very much. If you like it, you should definitely try The Age of Miracles it was great and such an interesting premise.
I finished the book this morning and liked it very much as a character study although I feel some of the deeper meaning perhaps went over my head. The Age of Miracles is definitely going on my tbr list.
I must say I’m shocked that even with a blog you are declined. Being ignored is the worst!
Oh I love this upcoming lists! On this: I’m geared up for The Dreamers and the Daisy Jones novel. A rock n roll novel, wahoo!
The End of Loneliness sound really good.
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