Children's Fiction
Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz (January 2)
In some ways a companion novel to X, Shabazz shares the story of her mother's childhood. A civil rights icon in her own right, Dr. Betty Shabazz led an amazing life of her own.
Love Sugar Magic #1: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano (January 2)
Leonora's family owns a bakery and Dia de los Muertos is the most important occasion of their year. When she is not allowed to help with preparations, she accidentally discovers that her family is not just amazing in the kitchen but also have magical powers.
The Problim Children by Natalie Lloyd (February 6)
When their home is destroyed, the Problim children and their pig move in with their grandpa-- and discover a few of the mysteries surrounding their strange family.
Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond #1: The Serpent's Secret by Sayantani Dasgupta (February 27)
After her parents disappear and a demon bursts into her home, Kiranmala finds out that her bedtime stories have all been true--she is a real Indian princess and all of the magic and terror is real, too.
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson (March 27)
In the attic of an old house in South Carolina, Candice Miller finds a letter addressed to her grandmother. With the help of her friend Brandon, she begins to unravel a decades old mystery that might correct an injustice.
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes (March 27)
Paloma and her professor mom uncover the mysery of a missing artifact connected to Frida Kahlo.
Mo & Dale Mysteries #4: The Law of Finders Keepers by Sheila Turnage (September 11)
New clues about Mo's Upsteam Mother lead the crew to search for her. But they aren't the only ones looking.
Teen Fiction
Unearthed by Amie Kaufman (January 9)
Two different teams race across the universe seeking an alien artifact that may reverse the damage to Earth and save everyone.
Love Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed (January 16)
Indian-American Muslim teen, Maya, is torn between the expectations of her parents and her dream of going to film school in New York City.
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (January 16)
Stevie Bell is a first-year student at Ellington Academy who is trying to solve the cold case concerning the disappearance of the founders wife and daughter.
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert (January 30)
When Alice's author grandmother dies and her mother is stolen away by supposedly supernatural beings, she must ally herself with her grandmother's cultish fans to discover what is happening and save her mom.
American Panda by Gloria Chao (February 6)
Mei is living her parents' dream: she is a freshman at MIT at only 17, she is premed and her mom is negotiating the perfect Taiwanese husband for her. But Mei is germaphobic, wants to dance and is falling for a Japanese-American boy instead. What is a "good" daughter to do?
The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson (February 6)
Elena Mendoza is the product of a virgin birth....and that is just the beginning of the strangeness that is her life.
Numair Chronicles #1: Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce (February 6)
Finally! I've been anticipating the books with Numair's back story forever.
The Traitor's Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen (February 27)
On the way home from exile, Kestra is kidnapped and forced to retrieve the Olden Blade, the only weapon that can kill an immortal king.
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (March 6)
Magic has disappeared from Zelie's world and only she and a rogue princess might be able to bring it back.
Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner (March 13)
Cameron's family flees trolls who are angry that she won a major cosplay competition, but the dudebros who work at the comic shop in her new town continue to be a problem. So she borrows her twin brother's clothes and sneaks in under their noses, creating a problematic secret identity.
Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles (March 20)
After a police raid at a party, Marvin's twin Tyler is missing and Marvin may be the only one who can find him.
Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake (May 15)
Mara's best friend has accused Mara's twin, Owen, of rape and she doesn't know who to believe.
Give Me Some Truth by Eric Gansworth (May 29)
Carson just wants to win the Battle of the Bands and get off the reservation. Maggi just came back and did not want to. Together with their friend Lewis, they are attempting to figure out who they are and how they want to live.
Lady Janies #2: My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand (June 26)
There is way more going on at Thornfield Hall than the novel Jane Eyre led you to believe. And with the help of aspiring author Charlotte Bronte and ghost hunter Alexander Blackwood, Jane plans to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Adult Fiction
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin (January 9)
A woman who claims to predict people's deaths arrives in New York City in 1969, and four teens sneak out one night to have their fortunes told.
White Houses by Amy Bloom (February 13)
A fictionalized account of the relationship between reporter Lorena Hickok and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Hint: They were wwwwaaaaayyyy more than friends.
Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill (February 20)
Weird and fantastic short stories by last year's Newbery award winner? Yes, please!
The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Mallory Ortberg (March 13)
A collection of dark fairy tales adapted from the author's "Children's Stories Made Horrific" series. Who doesn't love twisted fairy tales?
The School for Psychics by K. C. Archer (April 3)
When Teddy discovers she is a psychic and promptly gets in trouble with the police, a mysterious stranger intervenes and invites her to attend the School for Psychics. Described as The Magicians with ESP and a version of Harry Potter for grown-ups, I pretty excited to see how this turns out.
The Outsider by Stephen King (June 5)
I'm always up for a King story. This one is supposed to be more psychological thriller than horror with a serial killer who not only assaults children but also frames outstanding members of the community for his crimes.
Okay, so that is only half. I will post latter with my nonfiction and graphic novel anticipated titles.
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