An anticipated releases post (???)

Hello, friends and book lovers! Yes, today I am doing an anticipated releases post. Do I read new releases? Rarely. Do I know when books are being published? Never. Do I add books to my TBR because I like the title? Absolutely. Have at least a third of these books already been published? Yes.

But that’s not stopping me from writing a blog post about new books I’m excited for! This is also one of the first posts I’ve actually written in weeks, so that’s fun and exciting!

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Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown (January, 2020): this book just sounds really lovely and sounds a lot like something I would love. And, the cover is absolutely stunning. I mean, look at that. How gorgeous is it? The colours, the font, the painting style. Amazing.

Little Gods by Meng Jin (January, 2020): this book also sounds like a lot of things I would love. Maybe magical realism? Family dynamics? China? Sign me up.

Real Life by Brandon Taylor (February, 2020): honestly, I just really like Brandon on Twitter and Roxane Gay gave this a glowing review. It also sounds very up my alley, though, and I cannot wait to read it.

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Follow Me by Kathleen Barber (February, 2020): tbh I don’t really know how this ended up on my TBR. But, it sounds very intense and like something I’d love. I’ve mentioned several times recently that I love books about women spiralling downwards, and this one sounds like it has the potential to be that.

My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russel (March, 2020): this book has been getting a ton of attention (and some controversy) lately, but I am so excited to read it. It sounds right up my alley and very timely and impactful.

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel (March, 2020): I still have not read Station Eleven by Mandel, but hopefully very soon (i.e. next week). But, I have heard enough good things about it to add this one to my TBR early.

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (May, 2020): I know everyone is sad about this, but I do not care. I am excited.

I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick (June, 2020): this sounds so interesting and I need a copy now. I really loved Sadie, and this sounds in a similar vein, which I am very here for. Also, another gorgeous cover.

Influence by Sara Shepard and Lilia Buckingham (June, 2020): what’s this? Another story about a woman unravelling on social media? On my TBR? It’s more likely than you think. I added this one kind of on a whim, but I think it sounds very interesting and also kind of easy to read.

So, those are some books I am anticipating! What about you? Are there any books you’re excited for? Any of these? Which of these is your favourite cover? Let me know!

Ally xx