The Hottest Upcoming Book Releases Worth the Read this Year
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If you’re looking forward to the hottest upcoming new book releases this year, you’re in the right place.
Check out what books should be on your radar!
Must-Read Book Releases for Your Reading List
Every new year comes with a list of goals, challenges, expectations, and of course, great reads.
I know that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all these new books out, but don’t worry, I’m here to help you find great stories and new favorite authors.
Whether you’re looking for thrillers, historical fiction novels, or swoon-worthy romances, these most anticipated books will have you covered.
All you have to do is relax and enjoy your next book.
I will update this list regularly, and you will find only the latest releases.
If you’re looking for books already out, do not miss to take a look at my most anticipated 2021 Book Releases
January 2022 Upcoming Books
Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins
Mystery and Thriller
January 4, 2022
When Lux and her boyfriend are hired to sail two women on an isolated Pacific island, it appears like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. But then it begins to feel as though the island is forcing them on a perilous journey of discovery.
Brown Girls by Daphne Palasi Andreades
Contemporary Fiction
January 4, 2022
A brilliantly creative debut novel about a group of friends and their immigrant families from Queens, New York- a carefully observed, poetic love letter to a new generation of brown girls trying to reconcile their immigrant histories with the American society in which they grow up.
The Paris Bookseller by Kerry Maher
Historical Fiction
January 11, 2022
Paris 1919. The remarkable story of how Sylvia Beach, a bookish young American, overcomes all the obstacles to bring one of the most important books of the twentieth century to the world, and how her new bookstore Shakespeare and Company, will influence the path of literature itself.
Under a Sky of Memories by Soraya M. Lane
Historical Fiction
January 11, 2022
Sicily, 1943. Three American nurses are determined to do all they can for their country. Selected for a daring mission, they find themselves trapped, cut off from all communication with the squadron, and in terrifying and unimaginable danger.
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
Women’s Fiction
January 18, 2022
After five years in jail for a horrible mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to her old town, seeking to reconcile with her four-year-old daughter. However, the bridges Kenna destroyed are hard to replace, and no matter how hard she tries to prove herself, everyone in her daughter’s life tries to keep her out.
Violeta by Isabel Allende
Historical Fiction
January 25, 2022
From beloved author Isabel Allende, it comes the epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a life shaped by some of history’s most significant events: the fight for women’s rights, the rise and fall of tyrants, and finally, not one, but two pandemics.
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February 2022 Upcoming Books
Other People’s Clothes by Calla Henkel
Mystery & Thriller
February 1, 2022
Zoe Beech flies to Berlin to avoid thinking about her recent loss, relying on the plans of fellow exchange student Hailey Mader, an aspiring art star. Jumping at the opportunity of a high-ceilinged prewar sublet by well-known thriller writer Beatrice Becks, they also enter on a spiral of events taking a turn for the worse.
I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys
Young Adult Fiction
February 1, 2022
Set against the repressive regime of Nicolae Ceaușescu in 1980s Romania, comes a novel about secrets and lies, courage and resistance, and the powerful forces that push us to betray those we love most in order to save them.
The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
Historical Fiction
February 1, 2022
An inexplicable 11-day absence in 1926 stunned the world. Bu Agatha Christie’s disappearance in those eleven mysterious days wasn’t the biggest mystery, it was what she discovered. And now, for the first time, it is told from the mistress’ viewpoint, Nan O’Dea’s.
Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano
Mystery & Thriller
February 1, 2022
Be ready for the funny and heart-pounding sequel to Finlay Donovan is Killing It. With the deadline for her next book looming and an ex-husband to keep alive, Finlay is at the end of her rope. She can only pray there isn’t a noose at the end of it.
Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy
Romance
February 1, 2022
Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala
Mystery & Thriller
February 8, 2022
Lila’s little town of Shady Palms has resurrected the Miss Teen Shady Palms Beauty Pageant, which she previously won—a fact that serves as a wedge between Lila and her cousin/rival Bernadette. However, when the pageant’s head judge is murdered and Bernadette is charged with the crime, the two must put aside their differences and solve the case.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley
Mystery & Thriller
February 22, 2022
Broken and alone, Jess needs a new beginning, and even if not thrilled, her half brother accepts to host her in his Paris apartment. But when Jess arrives, he’s not there, and the longer Ben is away, the more Jess becomes curious about his whereabouts and the more questions she has.
This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel
Mystery & Thriller
February 22, 2022
Guests at Wisewood’s private island off the coast of Maine sign up for six-month stays. They’re not permitted to communicate with the outside world during this time so that they may discover their “maximized selves.” But after Kit Collins has checked into Wisehood for six months, her sister Natalie gets a frightening e-mail from a Wisewood account threatening to expose the secret she’s been keeping from Kit.
One Night on the Island by Josie Silver
Romance
February 15, 2022
On her thirtieth birthday, Cleo Wilder is sent on a solo retreat to a remote Irish island in the name of re-energizing and adding a new perspective to her column. Mack Sullivan is also looking forward to some alone time away from Boston. Unfortunately, both have booked the same one-room hideaway for the exact dates because of a scheduling error.
Fake by Erica Katz
Mystery & Thriller
February 22, 2022
Emma Caan is a fake. She’s a forger, and an artist specialized in nineteenth-century paintings commissioned by museums and ultra-wealthy collectors looking to preserve their assets. When oligarch art collector Leonard Sobetsky unexpectedly arrives with an invitation, Emma sees an opportunity. But every invitation comes with its own strings attached. As she gets pulled deeper into Leonard’s opulent world, she will discover what lies beneath the glitz and glamour.
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