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Back in December I talked about some of my anticipated books for the first half of 2016 (and if I'm being completely honest I still haven't read most of them for a number of reasons) and today I'm back with my anticipated reads for the second half of 2016! These are books which are being released from July-December - with one exception. I'm a lot more excited for these books than my previous anticipated books list, mainly because four of these books are second novels from authors whose debut novels I adored last year.
So, without further ado, here are my ten eight most anticipated releases for the rest of 2016!
As I Descended by Robin Talley: I'm really looking forward to Robin Talley's third novel, which just so happens to be a modern LGBT+ retelling of Macbeth set at a boarding school. Macbeth is my favourite Shakespeare play, so I'm looking forward to seeing how Talley has adapted the original story.
Goldenhand by Garth Nix: Another book in The Old Kingdom series. WITH LIRAEL AS THE PROTAGONIST. I'm so excited I might throw up. Thanks to Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows Reviews for bringing this book to my attention!
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Signal to Noise was one of the best books I read last year, so I can't wait to sink my teeth into Silvia Moreno-Garcia's second novel. I haven't read a vampire book in a long while and I trust Moreno-Garcia to write them well.
A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers: I adored The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - adored it - so I can't wait for this book. I need it in my life now.
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst: Audrey Coulthurst's debut fantasy novel sounds so much fun. It's got magic and it's got an LGBT+ romance, so I'm already sold.
The Muse by Jessie Burton: So this book is an exception to the rule as it's actually being released right at the end of this month - for some reason I thought it was being released in July so I didn't mention it in my previous anticipated books list, and I couldn't not mention it. I loved The Miniaturist and Burton writes so beautifully that I'm really excited to sink into The Muse.
The Good People by Hannah Kent: I loved Hannah Kent's debut novel Burial Rites, so I was very excited to learn she's bringing out her second novel in October. This book sounds like it includes a lot of allusions to folklore, and has the potential to be magical realism meets historical fiction. Whatever it turns out to be I'm sure it'll be beautiful and I can't wait to read it.
Which books made your list this week?
Omgggg SO MANY BEAUTIFUL BOOKS. *clicks on all the books* I love love that cover for The Muse! I haven't read the author's previous books but I 100% want to try this one on cover alone. XD And I sadly didn't like Of Fire and Stars *weeps* and it has such a good premise too! GAH. Also this reminds me I need to read Garth Nix's books....like...all of them?! hehe. I'm so behind!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a shame! You should definitely check out The Miniaturist, it's well worth the hype and has another beautiful cover. And I definitely recommend The Old Kingdom series; Nix writes women in fantasy so well. :)
DeleteOf fire and stars made my list too :-) I also have As I Ascended on my TBR ... I may have to check the rest of these out, though :-)
ReplyDelete*high five* I think there are a lot of good books coming out this year. :)
DeleteOooh, fantastic list! I didn't realize Hannah Kent has a new book on the way! I loved Burial Rites - will have to check it out. I need to check out the Robin Talley book too (sounds terrific, and I really loved her 1st novel). Can you believe I haven't read the Newsflesh books yet? I need to finally get to those.
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Thanks Lisa! I'm really excited for The Good People, even though I have a horrible feeling it's only coming out this year in Australia. I'll have to see if I can get my hands on a copy. I definitely recommend the Newsflesh books! They're not for everyone, but I adore Feed.
DeleteIsn't it funny I automatically knew that A Closed and Common Orbit was by the author who wrote Small Angry Planet. The covers look really similar.
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful covers, aren't they? :)
DeleteYAY Goldenhand ♥ My pleasure by the way - as soon as I found out about it I was stalking the GR page waiting for a title...and then a cover XD I can't wait to follow Lirael on another adventure and I'm hoping we'll see more of my beloved Sabriel too!! Of Fire And Stars is another one I'm curious about! Awesome selection here my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Micheline! Yes, all I want in life is more Sabriel and Lirael, preferably being amazing together.
DeleteI love the cover of The Muse!
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It's very beautiful. :)
DeleteAll these book have such beautiful covers I especially like the cover for A Closed and Common Orbit, I keep meaning to check out the first book in that series.
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There are lots of great covers this year! And I highly recommend The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - it's perfection.
DeleteI am looking forward to Robin Talley's new book! :-) I hope you love these books.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chrissi! Yeah I'm hoping to enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed Lies We Tell Ourselves. :)
Deleteooo The Good People sounds like my kind of book! My TTT
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for it! Burial Rites was amazing, so I'm hoping The Good People will be just as good.
DeleteThe Muse looks like it could be really interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it! I really enjoyed The Miniaturist, so I have high hopes for this one.
DeleteI have yet to read anything by Garth Nix but I have heard amazing things. I will have to get to him one day. I'm also excited for As I Descend- love the idea of Shakespeare in the novel. I know you loved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, so I should really get on that one soon too! Great List!
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Thanks Mallory! I highly recommend checking out Garth Nix and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet; both are fantastic. :)
DeleteAs I Descended is on my list, too! Can't wait!
ReplyDelete*high five* I love Macbeth, so it'll be interesting to see how Robin Talley has adapted it!
DeleteOf Fire and Stars was on my list this week too!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/14/top-ten-tuesday-61/
*high five* I'm looking forward to it; I definitely need more LGBT+ high fantasy in my life.
DeleteOoh, As I Descended looks very interested. :)
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It looks cool, right? :D
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