The most anticipated books of 2020!

If the books being published over the next few months are anything to go by, 2020 will be kicking off an incredibly exciting new decade of reading! Today, I thought I’d celebrate that wonderful fact and highlight a few books that should be on your radar, with the help of our trusty category managers Ben, Sarah, Shanu and Joel.

Deciding on a ‘Most Anticipated’ list is always tricky, and we’ve had to be ruthless (if I were to list absolutely every amazing book coming in 2020, this post would be longer than Wolf Hall). Rest assured that you’ll find books by heavy hitters like Hilary Mantel, Trent Dalton, Anh Do and Cassandra Clare, plus a couple of books that I’ve been lucky enough to read early and have absolutely loved (see: debut novels by Naoise Dolan and Kiley Reid).

The best part is that these books are only the ones we know about – there could be a brand new Jane Harper novel around the corner, yet to be announced!

So grab yourself a cup of tea and read on for our most anticipated books of 2020!

FICTION

What’s coming in fiction in 2020? Only a new Trent Dalton, the last book in Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning Thomas Cromwell trilogy, AND the first book in Sarah J. Maas’ new fantasy series for adults! Get keen.

• A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende (21 January)
• The House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City: Book 1) by Sarah J. Maas (3 March)
• The Mirror And The Light by Hilary Mantel (5 March)
• Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell (2 June)
• All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton (16 June)

Plus, a couple of dark horses…

• Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (7 January)
• American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins (21 January)
• The Coconut Children by Vivian Pham (3 March)
• The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (31 March)
• Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan (14 April)
• Summer by Ali Smith (2 July)

More books coming soon in Fiction

KIDS

Kids should be incredibly excited for what’s coming in 2020 – there’ll be a new Nevermoor novel from Jessica Townsend, as well as new adventures with Jane Doe, Claris the Mouse and a brand new character from Anh Do – E-Boy!

• The Conference of the Birds (The Fifth Novel of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children) by Ransom Riggs (21 January)
• Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls (The Jane Doe Chronicles: Book 2) by Jeremy Lachlan (1 February)
• Claris, The Chicest Mouse in Paris: Bonjour Riviera by Megan Hess (1 March)
• Lightning Strike (E-Boy: Book 1) by Anh Do (3 March)
• Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor: Book 3) by Jessica Townsend (28 July)

YOUNG ADULT

Young adult fiction is one of the most exciting areas of contemporary publishing, and the books coming in 2020 show it. YA lovers can look forward to a brand new Shadowhunters series from Cassandra Clare, a new Hunger Games novel and the next book in the Aurora Cycle.

• Infinity Son by Adam Silvera (14 January)
• Chain of Gold (The Last Hours: Book 1) by Cassandra Clare (3 March)
• Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales (3 March)
• Aurora Burning (The Aurora Cycle_0.2) by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (28 April)
• The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel) by Suzanne Collins (19 May)

More books coming soon in Kids & Young Adult

NON-FICTION

High profile memoirs from former Prime Ministers and Hollywood stars, Silicon valley tell-alls and fascinating true crime stories abound in the 2020 non-fiction offerings. Check them out!

• Uncanny Valley: A Memoir by Anna Wiener (20 January)
• Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher by Gabbie Stroud (4 February)
• Fast Asleep: How to Get a Really Good Night’s Rest by Dr Michael Mosley (5 March)
• A Bigger Picture: An Autobiography by Malcolm Turnbull (2 April)
• Lawyer X by Anthony Dowsley and Patrick Carlyon (18 May)
• Untitled Will Smith Memoir by Will Smith and Mark Manson (Date TBC).

More books coming soon in Non-Fiction

LIFESTYLE

There are plenty of awesome books coming in the lifestyle category next year to inspire your outlook on life. Whether you’re into fitness, self-help, cooking, or gardening, you’ll find something amazing!

• Not a Diet Book by James Smith (20 January)
• Easy Keto Dinners by Pete Evans (25 February)
• Beatrix Bakes by Natalie Paull (1 March)
• Plants for the People by Erin Lovell Verinder (1 March)
• Magnolia Table: Volume 2 by Joanna Gaines (23 March)
• Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty (14 April)

More books coming soon in Lifestyle

What are your most anticipated reads of 2020? Tell us below!

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