Video: 10 Books I’m Looking Forward to Reading in the First Half of 2018
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Hooray for the new year and new reading opportunities!
Here are 10 books I’m looking forward to reading in the first half of 2018.
I can’t wait to get my hands on them!
1
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Publish date: February 6, 2018
A man is wrongfully accused of a crime and spends 5 years in prison. What impact will that have on his marriage?
2
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
Publish date: February 6, 2018
A centuries-old man wants a regular life. He’s supposed to ever fall in love, but can’t stop himself when he meets a French teacher.
3
Sunburn by Laura Lippman
Publish date: February 20, 2018
Two strangers meet in a bar. They fall into a passionate affair that turns dangerous when someone dies. A thriller ensues.
4
The Merry Spinster by Mallory Ortberg
Publish date: March 13, 2018
I keep hearing about this one. It includes tales of everyday horror, taken from her “Children’s Stories Turned Horrific” series.
5
Tangerine by Christine Morgan
Publish date: March 20, 2018
Set in Morocco, an old friend reappears and a husband goes missing. Coincidence?
6
How to Be Safe by Tom McAllister
Publish date: April 3, 2018
A teacher is wrongfully names as a shooting suspect. She’s exonerated, but the stain on her reputation remains.
7
Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
Publish date: April 10, 2018
A woman’s health condition makes her fall into a coma that looks like death. Her greedy hubby takes advantage.
8
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Publish date: May 1, 2018
After The Hate U Give, I’ll read anything Angie Thomas puts out. This book follows an aspiring and successful teen rapper.
9
The Outsider by Stephen King
Publish date: May 22
An 11-year-old boy’s dead body is found and an investigation begins. How can I go wrong with Stephen King?
10
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
Publish date: May 29
Same story for Ruth Ware; I’ll devour anything she serves. A woman receives a large inheritance, but there’s a mystery behind it.
Want a look back? Visit the wrap-up of my 10 favorite books I read in 2017.
Happy reading and happy new year!
