All the December 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Walter Mosley, James Patterson & Brian Sitts, Kemper Donovan, Kevin Wade, and Dana Stabenow offer stand-alones and series titles.
Stef Penney returns with a story set in the Norwegian Arctic, and Joseph Finder crafts a modern spy thriller. Plus, there are new high-octane series titles.
On offer this month are a debut memoir from global activist Jaha Marie Dukureh, a biography about Edna Ferber, and two memoirs that reflect on learning the crafts of carpentry and woodworking.
Bestselling Jillian Cantor and LibraryReads author Lauren E. Rico have new books on the way, Ava Robinson makes a big debut, and a list of forthcoming series titles.
Aspiring writers can find expert advice and guidance from bestselling author Roxane Gay, publishing pro Lisa Mangum, and New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme.
A wide swath of the past is covered in these titles, from a ninth-century battle in Europe to harrowing and heroic tales of women during World War II and a story of diamonds and murder in the Amazon.
Julia Armfield writes a speculative retelling of King Lear, Gu Byeong-mo considers motherhood and parenting in a new novel, and Amanda Lee Koe reimagines a Chinese folktale.
All the November 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Angela Jackson-Brown and Fabienne Josaphat transport readers to the turbulent 1960s in the U.S.; two dual-timeline stories explore French history through wine and champagne; and National Book Award winner Lily Tuck writes a Holocaust novel.
Suzanne Allain writes a Regency twist on the trading-places concept, Lana Ferguson offers a paranormal rom-com, and Amy James debuts with a Wordle-inspired romance set on Prince Edward Island.
Chelsea Iversen writes a historical fantasy featuring a magical garden in London, while Alex White continues their queer space opera trilogy about a band of musicians trying to save humanity from an army of giant space robots; plus a list of forthcoming series titles.
YA author Daniel Aleman makes his adult debut, while Alex Segura puts comics at the center of his new thriller; plus new series titles.
Jess Armstrong, Ellie Brannigan, and Michael Sears offer sequels; Rob Osler launches a new quozy mystery series inspired by real-life Pinkerton detective Kate Warne; plus a list of forthcoming series titles.
Bill Clinton details his life after the White House; Angela Merkel writes about her life as the first woman chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany; several celebrities pen memoirs; and fascinating historical figures inspire biographies.
Several award–winning authors offer new novels, including Sergio De La Pava, Haruki Murakami, and Banana Yoshimoto.
A new rom-com from bestselling Sophie Cousens, along with multiple sports romances, from hockey to pickleball.
Multiple series starters, set in magical realms and faerie kingdoms, join the second in "The Lost Bride Trilogy" from Nora Roberts.
These timely titles span subjects including how rare minerals are powering everyday technology, a consideration of AI by Henry A. Kissinger, and a deep dive into Taylor Swift's music from journalist Rob Sheffield.
These explorations of the natural world consider lessons from the plant world, the universe’s fascinating phenomena, remarkable creatures, and the role of forests in the fight against climate change.
Fiction titles include a posthumous novel from Leila Meacham, a new Danielle Steel book, and holiday tales from Richard Paul Evans and Niall Williams.
Craig Johnson goes back in time to a younger Walt and Henry, and the "W's" return (Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White) with a new mystery. Also, in series, new titles from Rhys Bowen and Michael Connelly.
Phillip Margolin offers a stand-alone legal thriller. In series, there is a new "6:20 Man" novel from David Baldacci and a new "Alex Cross" from James Patterson.
David Wellington has a follow-up to Paradise-1, and Julie Leong debuts with a cozy fantasy featuring a fortune teller and her found family. Carissa Broadbent and Tasha Suri headline new series titles.
The power of rest, advice from a Buddhist monk, and breaking free from other people’s expectations are the subjects of these feel-good meditations and guides.
All the October 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
These novels span centuries, featuring a woman-centered Trojan War retelling, a midwife in 14th-century Provence, a 1920s jazz era singer, and two World War II stories.
History highlights include an exploration of the Wild West, a book about the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, a history of moutaineering, and a look at reproductive rights pioneers; plus two hit podcasts receive book treatments.
LJ Best Book author Hailey Piper offers a twist on vampire mythology; plus new books from Kelley Armstrong, Richard Chizmar, and Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Nuzo Onoh.
Real-life courtroom battles are shared by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey as they detail accounts of wrongful conviction; plus a new Malcolm Gladwell book is on the way.
Two memoirs not to miss: one from cooking maven Ina Garten and another from the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
These collections feature literary observations and reminiscences from Deborah Levy and Steve Wasserman and humorous insights from comedians Randy Rainbow and Jenny Slate.
Hollywood and musical memoirs are highlights, along with a memoir about reading and books, science, and the supernatural.
All the September 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Dragon, witches, and myths abound this month, and there's even a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in space.
Several paranormal romances, featuring wolves, witches, and ghosts, and holiday stories set during Christmas and Hanukkah are out this month.
Ranging from cozy to dangerous these romances set in fantasy worlds offer magical artifacts, swordsmen, pirates, and life-and-death choices.
New books from bestsellering authors W. Bruce Cameron, Debbie Macomber, and Danielle Steel, along with a slew of fiction debuts.
Award-winning Alan Hollinghurst, Christian Kracht, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Susan Minot, and John Edgar Wideman have new offerings; two Japanese bestsellers are now available in English; and translators Mike Fu and Bruna Dantas Lobato debut with their own novels.
Forensic photographer Rita Todacheene returns, Emma Knightly is on the case in a new Jane Austen-inspired mystery, and there's some hard-boiled Hanukkah noir; plus forthcoming series titles.
History highlights include books about the social and economic impacts of the Freedman’s Bank, the creation of Handel’s Messiah, an exploration of how Black Americans have sought to transform their lives, and a history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
New thrillers from Laura Dave, Paula Hawkins, and Jason Rekulak; spy fiction from Nick Harkaway and David McCloskey; and another puzzle from Danielle Trussoni.
Naomi Novik visits favorite and new settings in a collection of short stories, while Chloe Gong, TJ Klune, J.M. Miro, and Ehigbor Okosun have sequels; plus forthcoming series titles.
Multiple vampire tales, including ones from Johnny Compton, Rachel Harrison, and Kiersten White; a gothic horror from LJ Best Booker Olesya Salnikova Gilmore; and YA authors Lilliam Rivera and Vincent Tirado make their adult debut.
Observations on wolves and grizzly bears, a guide to natural wonders, a look at the marvels of nature at night, and further considerations of life on this planet.
Memoirs from Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, @NuevaYorka creator Jessica Hoppe, and actors Uzo Aduba, Kelly Bishop, and Eric Roberts, along with biographies about impressionist painter Monet and country singers George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
A new series from K. Bromberg, romantic suspense from Ally Carter, the sophomore novel from LJ Best Booker Dominic Lim, and more; plus forthcoming series titles.
Big releases from bestselling Louise Erdrich and Sally Rooney along with a new book from Nobel prize-winning Olga Tokarczuk.
Melissa de la Cruz, Sangu Mandanna, Harper L. Woods, Abigail Owen, and several YA authors turning to romantasy offer titles of dragons, magic, fairy tales, and love.
Nicholas Sparks, Matt Haig, Marissa Stapley, and Jami Attenberg all return with deeply readable novels.
Titles exploring melting ice in Greenland, the ways geology explains the planet, dinosaur bones, animal communication, and the search for life beyond this planet.
Edgar Award–winning David Ellis and James Patterson team up again for a stand-alone story, and there's literary suspense, small-town secrets, and a Hitchcock fan with a sinister agenda; plus new series titles.
Blockbuster Richard Osman launches a new series, and detectives and amateurs solve new and cold cases; plus forthcoming series titles.
Rebecca Nagle investigates the forced removal of Indigenous people onto treaty lands in the U.S., Yuval Noah Harari considers how information has shaped the world, and more.
All the August 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Vivaldi's violin prodigy, pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman, 19th-century railroad heiress Aimee Crocker, and a WWII survival story feature in this month's titles.
Medusa gets retold twice and Eurydice and Orpheus, Persephone and Hades, and Psyche and Eros all star in new stories as well.
James A Corey, Raymond E. Feist, and Nalo Hopkinson start new series runs, while T. Kingfisher and Nnedi Okorafor offer new stand-alones.
Terrifying tales of crime and supernatural horror; plus new books from LJ Best Book authors Grady Hendrix and Gabino Iglesias.
Amanda Jones, an SLJ School Librarian of the Year, writes about her experiences fighting for the right to read; the finance editor of the New York Times considers Bill Gates.
Casey McQuiston returns with a rom-com, Sara Desai offers a comedy caper, and Chandra Blumberg offers a STEM romance perfect for Shark Week.
Ghosts, magical silk-spinning spiders, a parallel universe, wandering shadows, and a unicorn woman make appearances in these tales of magical realism.
New books from best-selling authors Abi Daré, Peter Heller, Jodi Picoult, and Danielle Steel, along with two big debuts.
Pulitzer Prize–winning Strout sets her newest in old surroundings, populated by beloved characters while additional award–winning authors, including Yoko Ogawa and Ismet Prcic, have new novels.
New thrillers from best sellers Sarah Pekkanen and Jesse Q. Sutanto along with several suspenseful debuts; plus a list of forthcoming series titles.
U.S. history is explored through a range of topics, from bookstores and social movements to notable historical events such as the Kent State tragedy and the 1925 Scopes trial.
Fiona Barton and Nicholas Meyer return with new titles, while Snowden Wright introduces a new detective.
All the July 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Popular MG and YA author Melissa de la Cruz writes an adult romance; debuter Gamez, who works in a library, launches her “Librarians in Love” series; and India Holton begins a new series that combine STEM, adventure, and historical fantasy.
LJ Best Book authors Stephen Graham Jones and Chuck Tingle have new books out in July, along with best-selling James Patterson.
Best-selling and multi-award-winning Paolo Bacigalupi pens an epic fantasy, Lev Grossman reimagines the legend of King Arthur, and Jenn Lyons offers a fantasy heist adventure with dragons; plus new series entries.
From organized-crime in Gilded Age New York City and a crime caper about a Jazz Age jewel thief to modern looks at murder.
Inside the lives of Judy Blume, a multidisciplinary artist, a professional soccer player, Tiger Woods, and many more.
July brings summery novels from bestsellers Jamie Brenner, Jenny Colgan, and Emily Giffin, along with a handful of big debuts.
Award-winning Kevin Barry and Dinaw Mengestu have new books, and several authors debut, including translator Anton Hur.
M.T. Anderson makes his adult debut; Silvia Moreno-Garcia depicts 1950s Hollywood; and best seller Kate Quinn sets her newest during the McCarthy era.
History defined by women; the rise, fall, and threats toward great civilizations; and new accounts of horses and dinosaurs.
New titles on the hot topics of AI and climate change, along with books on antiracism, food politics, and QAnon.
Juliet Grames offers a new standalone, while Mark Billingham, Bruce Borgos, and Katie Siegel pen second novels in their new series.
Names to know, including Jamie Day, Catherine Steadman, and T.J. Newman, join the genre's superstars, such as T. Jefferson Parker, Daniel Silva, and James Patterson and Mike Lupica, in offering reads for the summer.
All the June 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
LJ Best Book authors Gretchen Felker-Martin, Josh Malerman, and Paul Tremblay have new titles, while others make their horror debuts.
Amy Stewart returns, this time writing about people who love trees. Also, a renowned ecologist merges science and spirituality, and a volcanologist offers a global tour.
M.R. Carey and Adrian Tchaikovsky have new works, and there are a number of interesting debuts, plus new series titles by Patricia Briggs, Rebecca Roanhorse, and more.
Annalee Newitz writes about weaponized stories, while the hosts of Pod Save America suggest ways to engage with politics, at all levels.
Memoirs from Joan Didion’s personal assistant, Pope Francis, and Francine Prose, plus a new consideration of Harriet Tubman by National Book Award–winning author Tiya Miles.
Elin Hilderbrand returns to Nantucket for the summer, apparently for the last time, plus, Liv Constantine and Liz Moore have new titles.
Michael Crichton and James Patterson join forces, Wanda M. Morris returns, and Iris Johansen starts a new series.
Rachel Cusk, Akwaeke Emezi, and David Nicholls have new books, while Clare Sestanovich debuts her first novel.
Franco Bernini, Christina Dodd, and Tracy Chevalier transport readers to historic Italy; plus a fictional take on Jackie O’s life, along with the story of a woman pirate who sails the Caribbean seas.
Best-selling Ali Hazelwood and several LJ best-booked authors, including TJ Alexander, Liana De la Rosa, and Farrah Rochon, offer new books to enjoy this summer.
All the May 2024 Prepub Alerts in one place, plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all titles from every post.
Sequels from Kat Ailes and Janet Evanovich, two big debuts, plus a list of forthcoming series titles.
A discography of hip-hop, two considerations of WWII, from sea and air, WWI’s Eastern Front, and a new consideration of U.S. exploration.
Christina Lauren and Vanessa Riley have new offerings, while Jayne Anne Krentz has a new series title, writing as Jayne Castle.
Sean Carroll explains the Standard Model of particle physics, the star of My Octopus Teacher urges a deeper connection to nature, and more titles explore the wonders of the universe.
Dan Simmons, David Ignatius, Graham Moore, and Christopher Reich field spies across the globe and through history.
Sarah Perry returns to the world of The Essex Serpent, multiple debuts of note, and a new series title.
Books about climate change, mass shootings, threats to democracy, AI, and more help measure the current state of the union.
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