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Top Ten Most-Anticipated Books For Teenagers Of 2024
Novels To Look Out For In The New Year!
What will 2024 bring? We don’t know much, but one thing is for sure—it will be a prime year to be a bookworm. There are many exciting releases upcoming, so get ready to make those preorders! This guide will make your TBR list a whole lot longer. We will introduce you to new authors with fresh works, though you may recognise some names (hello, Leigh Bardugo, Ali Hazelwood, and Sarah J. Maas) that we are excited to read more from. Whether you are an avid reader or ready to pick up reading—maybe as a new year’s resolution—we are sure these titles will be sure to impress!
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Come and Get It by Kiley Reid
A Twisting NarrativeIn Kiley Reid's debut novel, Such a Fun Age (2019), which received longlisting for a Booker Prize, the central focus is the dynamic between a babysitter and her affluent employer. With her subsequent work, Reid delves into comparable themes once again, exploring the challenges faced by a young woman striving to make ends meet, who finds herself relying on an older woman with greater resources. However, this time, the story unfolds within the context of a resident assistant tasked with questionable duties for a visiting professor at the University of Arkansas. As their relationship becomes increasingly complex, Reid skillfully unravels a twisting narrative that keenly observes the dynamics of class and power.
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Bride by Ali Hazelwood
A Captivating Paranormal RomanceIn this captivating paranormal romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love, Theoretically, and The Love Hypothesis, a forbidden love story unfolds between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf. Misery Lark, daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman, finds herself thrust into a role that demands she uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance with the Weres, their mortal enemies. As she prepares to surrender herself for the exchange, she becomes entangled with Lowe Moreland, a ruthless and unpredictable Alpha. Their burgeoning relationship teeters on a knife's edge, fueled by mistrust and hidden motives. Misery is determined to reclaim what's rightfully hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory, accompanied only by the wolf.
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The Women by Kristin Hannah
Coming-Of-Age NarrativesIn her 2015 best-selling novel, The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah explored the profound effects of World War II on French women. Now, in The Women, she turns her focus to the young American women who volunteered to serve in Vietnam and how their lives were shaped by the conflict. Set in 1965, the historical fiction epic revolves around Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a 20-year-old nursing student who joins the Army Nursing Corps shortly before her older brother's tragic death overseas. Hannah's latest work intertwines a coming-of-age narrative with an examination of the tumultuous and divisive era of the Vietnam War.
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The Book of Love by Kelly Link
Beautiful Tapestries of Enchantment—This Is One Of ThemIn her highly anticipated debut novel, Pulitzer Prize finalist Kelly Link invites readers on a mesmerizing journey to a fictional coastal town in Massachusetts, where the fabric of reality is delicately woven with threads of the supernatural. Within this tapestry of enchantment, Kelly Link masterfully intertwines elements of horror, fantasy, and magical realism, guiding readers through a labyrinth of twists and turns, where whimsy and darkness coexist in equal measure.
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House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas
A Breathtaking SequelIn the enthralling third book of the Crescent City series, Sarah J. Maas takes readers on a captivating journey filled with heart-pounding action. Bryce Quinlan, longing to return to her beloved Midgard where her family, friends, and mate reside, finds herself stranded in a strange new world, unsure of who to trust as she strives to find her way home. As their world teeters on the edge of collapse, Bryce and Hunt must confront unimaginable challenges and bear the weight of their world's future in this breathtaking sequel to the bestselling House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath.
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The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
Highly Anticipated Historical FantasyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House, Hell Bent, and creator of the Grishaverse series comes a highly anticipated historical fantasy set during the Spanish Golden Age, where Luzia Cotado, a talented scullion hiding her magical abilities, is coerced by her scheming mistress to use her gifts in order to improve their social standing, leading her into a perilous world of politics, seers, and alchemists, where her Jewish heritage puts her at risk of the Inquisition's wrath.
Pre-order on Amazon here!
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Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley
Poignant RemembranceIn her memoir exploring themes of friendship, love, and mortality, Sloane Crosley, known for her novel Cult Classic and the essay collection I Was Told There'd Be Cake, reflects on a tumultuous period in 2019. Following the burglary of her New York apartment, Crosley grapples with the profound loss of her close friend and mentor, Russell Perreault, a book publicist who died by suicide. Through poignant introspection, she weaves together these seemingly disparate experiences, offering a heartfelt exploration of grief and the complexities of relationships within the demanding world of publishing.
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The Hunter by Tana French
Another From The Queen Of Irish Crime FictionIn this eagerly awaited sequel to her Western-inspired novel The Searcher, acclaimed mystery writer Tana French takes readers back to the fictional Irish village of Ardnakelty. Two years after the events of the previous book, retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper and his girlfriend find themselves assuming parental roles for local teenager Trey Reddy. Known as the queen of Irish crime fiction, French weaves a gripping narrative of retribution, sacrifice, and the complexities of family dynamics in The Hunter.
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Funny Story by Emily Henry
Enter The Realm Of Literary RomanceEmily Henry, a rising star in the realm of literary romance, has captivated readers with her enchanting contemporary love stories. In Funny Story, she once again showcases her unique approach to storytelling by exploring the concept of opposites attracting. The protagonist, Daphne, finds herself in a challenging situation after her fiancé Peter leaves her for his childhood best friend Petra. Navigating a tumultuous period in her life, Daphne makes the unconventional decision to move in with Miles, Petra's former boyfriend. The ensuing tale is a delightful blend of comedic mishaps, heartfelt emotions, and irresistible temptation.
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The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
A Saga Of Hubris, Heartbreak, And HeroismRenowned author Erik Larson has gained widespread acclaim for his meticulous and immersive exploration of pivotal moments in history. In his latest work, The Demon of Unrest, Larson delves into the critical period between Abraham Lincoln's election as the 16th president of the United States and the Confederate forces' initiation of the Civil War by firing upon Fort Sumter. Fascinated by the human element and the interplay of hubris, personalities, ambitions, and egos that shaped America's fracturing, Larson meticulously reconstructs this transformative era in American history.
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