LJ’s thrice-yearly list of debut novels showcases premise and promise. Herewith 50 titles to watch for and savor.
In coming months, cozy mysteries will make room for millennial and Gen Z sleuths; travel on pause drives reader desire for far-off settings; and readers can revisit familiar favorites in new titles and formats.
Away from beach-ready summer and holiday-focused fall, debut novels tend to flourish in the early months of the year, and this year is no exception.
LJ's long-standing debut novels feature draws on news, reviews, and personal reading to determine what new works are best bets for library collections.
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