Most Anticipated Books of 2024: From Historical Fiction to Romance & Thrillers!

It’s always great news when we hear about a new Emily Henry book. Known for her smart, sparkling prose and chemistry-filled scenes, her forthcoming novel Funny Story delivers all that and more. The plot follows Daphne, who is smitten with her fiancé Peter…until he realizes he’s in love with his childhood friend Petra. Now, Daphne is stuck in Waning Bay, Michigan without friends and family and busy with her dream job as a librarian. Daphne’s job doesn’t pay well, so she concocts a plan to be roommates with the one person who understands her situation: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak. Scruffy Miles is the opposite of Daphne in many ways, but when their roommate setup somehow turns into a fake dating setup things get complicated. Romance lovers (and Emily Henry fans!) will adore this heartfelt opposites attract story.

Bestselling author Sarah J. Maas triumphantly returns with the third heart-racing saga in the beloved Crescent City series. After being stranded in a strange world, Bryce Quinlan has to do everything she can to get back home to Midgard. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar finds himself stripped of his freedom in the Asteri’s dungeons with no way to help Bryce. Now, they must devise a new plan to save their world.

Unforgettable characters and deeply captivating moments abound in The Women, the newest saga from beloved author Kristin Hannah. It’s 1965 when 20-year-old nursing student Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears four words that change her life: Women can be heroes. After her brother Finley ships out to serve in Vietnam, she joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. Even after the overwhelming day-to-day of the war, the real challenge Frankie will face is coming home to a changed America. A story about courage, friendship, love, loss and the women who bravely served their country.

A tender, heartfelt journey ensues in this upcoming novel by bestselling author Emily Giffin. Lainey, Tyson, Summer and Hannah have been friends since their freshman year of college. But when a devastating experience leaves them all stunned and heartbroken, they make a promise: They will always be there for each other — no matter how separated they are by distance or circumstances. Ten years later, Hannah calls upon that promise, and the friends reunite again.

Bestselling author Tia Williams returns with another epic and enchanting love story. Ricki Wilde is the artistic daughter of an Atlanta dynasty and she’s nothing like her socialite sisters. So when Ms. Della, a 90-year-old woman, invites Ricki to rent the bottom floor of her Harlem brownstone, she accepts. Then Ricki meets a handsome stranger who upends her world in a magical way. What follows is a passionate tale of two artists whose lives are uniquely linked.

In her upcoming novel, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza takes readers on an atmospheric trip to Sicily — a place steeped in Piazza’s very own family history. Sara Marsala is reeling after the failure of her business and marriage so when she receives news that her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, she’s devastated. But Aunt Rosie’s passing opens an escape from her life: She left Sara a deed to a plot of family land in Sicily. Intrigued, Sara hops a plane and begins to uncover bombshell secrets while learning a lot about her family — and herself. A multigenerational mystery that flashes between present and past and back again.

An eerie, chilling page-turner unfolds when Iris and Gabriel arrive home from a holiday to find that their friend Laure has left her husband and moved into their house. At first, they welcome Laure, but before long, she starts overstepping: sleeping in their bed and wearing Iris’ clothes. Laure has nowhere else to go, so Iris and Gabriel feel forced to let her stay. But as secrets and fractured relationships surface, danger lurks around every corner.

Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand is the reigning “queen of beach reads” and her upcoming book Swan Song brings her Nantucket novels to a captivating finish. Ed Kapenash is ready to retire after serving 35 years as Chief of Police on Nantucket island. But just before his retirement, he receives a phone call that a $22 million summer home has burned down. The Richardsons, the flashy family who purchased the home, are throwing a yacht party when news of the fire gets out…and their personal assistant is missing. Ed knows the Richardsons, and his daughter is best friends with their assistant: the now-missing girl. With no choice, Ed puts off his retirement plans and takes on the double case. Meanwhile, drama is brewing for other locals, including town gossip Blond Sharon and local real estate agent Fast Eddie. An expertly woven story set on the beautiful island of Nantucket!

A story of courage, magic and unlikely connections unfolds in this haunting novel penned by debut author Jessica Bryant Klagmann. After the mysterious disappearance of her fiancé, Alma Hughes moves to a remote island in the north Atlantic with her ailing dog. Soon, the strange town’s mysteries unfurl along with a severe storm that threatens her life. As rich memories of her past surface, she finds hope for her future. 

Human rights attorney and debut author Eve. J Chung takes readers back in time with this poignant tale based on her own family’s history. The year is 1948 and China’s civil war is raging on. But in rural Shandong, the Angs are only concerned with one thing: their lack of a male heir. Then when the army closes in on their town, the rest of the family flees, leaving behind the girls and their mother. Soon, the eldest daughter, Hai, is chosen to stand trial for her family’s crimes. Penniless but savvy, they forge travel permits and embark on a journey to confront the family that abandoned them. What follows is a heartwrenching yet hopeful story of resilience, love and the unbreakable bonds between mothers, daughters and their future generations.