2019 Releases I Can't Wait To Read
2018 was a good year for books. I read some truly awesome books this year. I discovered new authors, officially joined the Percy Jackson fandom, and got back in touch with some of my favourite authors works.
2019 is now just around the corner though, and with it more fantastic books to dive into.
Here's a few of the books I can't wait to read in 2019:
I Owe You One A Novel by Sophie Kinsella
Pub Date 05 Feb 2019
Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be “the one,” and an IOU that changes everything
“This book is a shot of pure joy!”—Jenny Colgan, author of The Bookshop on the Corner
Fixie Farr has always lived by her father’s motto: “Family first.” And since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands of his wife and children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn’t take care of her father’s legacy, who will?
It’s simply not in Fixie’s nature to say no to people. So when a handsome stranger in a coffee shop asks her to watch his laptop for a moment, she not only agrees—she ends up saving it from certain disaster. To thank Fixie for her quick thinking, the computer’s owner, Sebastian, an investment manager, scribbles an IOU on a coffee sleeve and attaches his business card. Fixie laughs it off—she’d never actually claim an IOU from a stranger. Would she?
But then Fixie’s childhood crush, Ryan, comes back into her life, and his lack of a profession pushes all of Fixie’s buttons. As always, she wants nothing for herself—but she’d love Seb to give Ryan a job. No sooner has Seb agreed than the tables are turned once more and a new series of IOUs between Seb and Fixie—from small favors to life-changing moments—ensues. Soon Fixie, Ms. Fixit for everyone else, is torn between her family and the life she really wants. Does she have the courage to take a stand? Will she finally grab the life, and love, she really wants?
Immoral Code by Lillian Clark
Pub Date 19 Feb 2019
Description
Ocean's 8 meets The Breakfast Club in this fast-paced, multi-perspective story about five teens determined to hack into one billionaire absentee father's company to steal tuition money.
For Nari, aka Narioka Diane, aka hacker digital alter ego "d0l0s," it's college and then a career at "one of the big ones," like Google or Apple. Keagan, her sweet, sensitive boyfriend, is happy to follow her wherever she may lead. Reese is an ace/aro visual artist with plans to travel the world. Santiago is off to Stanford on a diving scholarship, with very real Olympic hopes. And Bellamy? Physics genius Bellamy is admitted to MIT--but the student loan she'd been counting on is denied when it turns out her estranged father--one Robert Foster--is loaded.
Nari isn't about to let her friend's dreams be squashed by a deadbeat billionaire, so she hatches a plan to steal just enough from Foster to allow Bellamy to achieve her goals. Fast-paced and banter-filled, Lillian Clark's debut is a hilarious and thought-provoking Robin Hood story for the 21st century.
The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay
Pub Date 14 May 2019
Description
Love, friendship, and family find a home at the Printed Letter Bookshop.
One of Madeline Cullen’s happiest childhood memories is of working with her Aunt Maddie in the quaint and cozy Printed Letter Bookshop. But by the time Madeline inherits the shop nearly twenty years later, family troubles and her own bitter losses have hardened her heart toward her once-treasured aunt—and the now struggling bookshop left in her care.
While Madeline intends to sell the shop as quickly as possible, the Printed Letter’s two employees have other ideas. Reeling from a recent divorce, Janet finds sanctuary within the books and within the decadent window displays she creates. Claire, though quieter than the acerbic Janet, feels equally drawn to the daily rhythms of the shop and its loyal clientele, finding a renewed purpose within its walls. When Madeline’s professional life takes an unexpected turn, and a handsome gardener upends all her preconceived notions, she questions her plans and her heart. She begins to envision a new path for herself and her aunt’s beloved shop—provided the women’s best combined efforts are not too little, too late.
The Printed Letter Bookshop is a captivating story of good books, a testament to the beauty of new beginnings, and a sweet reminder of the power of friendship.
Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus
Pub Date 08 Jan 2019
Description
The New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying is back with an all-new, page-turning mystery perfect for fans of Riverdale!
Echo Ridge is small-town America. Ellery's never been there, but she's heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows.
The town is picture-perfect, but it's hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone has declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing.
Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she's in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous--and most people aren't good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it's safest to keep your secrets to yourself.
Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose
Pub Date 12 Feb 2019
Description
Introducing the first book in the new pulse-pounding Sacramento series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.
There is a serial killer on the loose, preying on vulnerable women. The only identifiable mark the killer leaves are letters—sometimes one, sometimes two—all carved into the torsos of his victims. Together they spell “Sydney.”
When he grabs Daisy Dawson, he believes he has found his next victim. But despite her small stature, she fights back with an expertise that quickly frees her. Before fleeing the scene, Daisy also manages to grab what proves to be crucial evidence: a necklace from around the killer’s neck.
The necklace is more than a trivial item—it is a link to a cold case that Special Agent Gideon Reynolds has been tracking for seventeen years. With Daisy’s help, Gideon finally has the opportunity to get closer to the truth than ever before.
But they might not get the chance, as the serial killer has a new target: Gideon and Daisy.
What books are you looking forward to reading in 2019?
I've seen Say Your Sorry but I haven't heard of the others - more books to add to my ever growing TBR!
ReplyDeleteI'm planning on reading The Printed Letter Bookshop over the holidays as have an ARC
DeleteThese all look like good reads. I hope you enjoy then.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm looking forward to reading them.
DeleteThese books sound exciting! Perfect timing as I prepare my 2019 TBR :-)
ReplyDelete2019 already looks like it's going to be a good year for books. 😁
DeleteThey all look great!
ReplyDeleteI know, right?! Not sure which one I'm most excited about.
DeleteThat printed letter bookshop sounds right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI have an ARC of that one so will be reading it soon 😊
DeleteI wants them all!
ReplyDeleteI thought you would 😉
DeleteI always love looking forward to what releases are coming our way. Thanks for putting this up, it's a really interesting list!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure. I think 2019 is going to be a good year for books. Loads of great new releases coming up.
DeleteThey all look great. I haven't read any Sophie Kinsella books in a long time. I used to love her work.
ReplyDeleteI love Sophie Kinsella books. I had the pleasure of meeting her in person a few years ago and she was lovely. I recently read her Twenties Girl and it's now my new favourite.
DeleteThey all appeal to me. Especially Two Can Keep a Secret.
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited about that one. I loved the first book in the series.
DeleteTwo Can Keep a Secret looks really good! I really enjoyed her previous novel.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I really enjoyed One of Us Is Lying. Can't wait to see what happens in Bayview this time.
DeleteThese look great. My TBR is going to be a mess!
ReplyDeleteMine is already out of control LOL!
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