The Most Anticipated Book Releases of the Year
As we enter the second half of the year, book lovers are eagerly awaiting the release of some highly anticipated titles by recognized authors. From literary fiction to non-fiction, these upcoming books promise to captivate readers with their compelling stories and writing styles. Here are the top five most anticipated book releases of the year, scheduled for release from June!
1. The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks:
Expected to hit the shelves on the 9th May 2023, national treasure and iconic actor of Forrest Gump, Sully and Cast Away makes his novel debut about a humble comic book that inspires a multi-million dollar superhero action film.
'”A stunning, emotionally satisfying tale about the art of storytelling. I never wanted the lights to come up. I could not put it down”- Graham Norton.
2. Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood:
Fourteen Days by Margaret Atwood: Taking place in a tenement building located in the Lower East Side during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fourteen Days is an engaging and uniquely structured novel with a captivating twist: every character in the diverse and idiosyncratic ensemble of New York residents is the covert creation of a different acclaimed literary voice, including Celeste Ng, John Grisham, and Margaret Atwood.
Start the countdown for September 2023!
3. The Beach at Summerly by Beatriz Williams:
There’s not too long to wait for this exciting historical fiction, as it is ready to purchase by the end of June! The New York Times bestselling author has returned with an unmissable summer read set in 1946, in which a caretaker’s daughter becomes entangled with the estate’s residents and the hunt for a Cold War spy.
4. Holly by Stephen King:
Set for publication this September, we already know King’s horror novel won’t let us down. In this captivating novel, Holly Gibney, a much-loved character in the Stephen King multiverse, makes a return as she delves into a series of disappearances in a Midwestern town. As she races against time to uncover the truth behind these gruesome events, readers are taken on a thrilling ride that only Stephen King can deliver.
“I could never let Holly Gibney go. She was supposed to be a walk-on character in Mr. Mercedes and she just kind of stole the book and stole my heart. Holly is all her.” - Stephen King
5. Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood:
When an Italian neuroscience professor creates a pen name and writes a debut New York Times Bestseller, we know her next book won’t fail. Hazelwood’s upcoming book set to hit the shelves in November 2023, follows two rival chess players who find themselves brought together, so they must compete not only for victory on the board, but also for each other's hearts.