2025 ANTICIPATED READS!

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These are just a few books I am ecstatic to pick up in 2025 - I have a good feeling it will be a great year in books. If you would like to see more posts like this from me or have recommendations of your own, leave a comment below! What are your anticipated reads for 2025?

#2025 #anticipatedreads

2024/11/25 Edited to

... Read moreAs we look forward to 2025, a plethora of exciting book releases await readers. Key among them are new offerings from celebrated authors, which promise to capture the hearts of many. If you're a fan of Tahereh Mafi, you'll be thrilled about her upcoming series set in the beloved Shatter Me universe, taking place a decade later and featuring an older Aaron Warner. This new series is highly anticipated and sure to excite longtime fans. V.E. Schwab's new novel, 'A Forgery of Fate', also emerges as one of the year's highlights. Her lyricism and captivating storytelling style are expected to shine once again, particularly as the narrative revolves around a protagonist with compelling magical abilities. Expect a fresh take on familiar themes that will resonate across genre boundaries. Additionally, 'Bury Our Toxic Bones' appears promising, featuring a rich narrative intertwined with elements of LGBTQ+ representation, adding depth to the traditional vampire lore. As this narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a powerful exploration of identity and belonging. For mystery lovers, Emilia Hart’s upcoming release, concerning unexplained disappearances over centuries, brings a historical twist that might just keep readers up at night. Meanwhile, magical realism finds a place in 'Unspoken Things', as a woman confronts her haunted past while investigating her brother's mysterious demise, promising an emotional depth and engaging storytelling. Make sure to mark your calendars for these releases and more, and don’t forget to share your own anticipation for the compelling reads set to enrich our bookshelves in 2025!

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