Want to stay on top of the latest and greatest books? Here is an early look at the books that are supposed to be big in 2013. As the list expands, this page will be updated to include links to monthly book releases lists and reviews. For now, here is a sneak peek at the calendar of big book releases for 2013.
January - A Little History
Dutton
Noteworthy January releases include The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier -- a novel of historical fiction about the Underground Railroad. Insane City is Dave Barry's first adult novel written on his own in a decade.
February - Working the Emotions
Atria
Karen Russell is releasing a new book of stories, Vampires in the Lemon Grove. This is sure to please fans of her last collection, St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves. There are also new novels by Jodi Picoult and Maeve Binchy, among other exciting releases.
March - Book Club Picks
Dutton
March brings a mix of light and heavy reads to bridge winter with spring.
April - Not Quite Science Fiction
Riverhead
April brings some intriguing premises and long awaited novels from favorite authors such as James Salter.
May - Goodbye Sookie Stackhouse
Penguin Group
Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire series comes to an end and Khaled Hosseini releases his third novel.
June - King Horror
Titan
Stephen King is set to release Joyland in June 2013. Joyland is the story of a college student working as a carny in North Carolina in 1973 who must confront the legacy of a viscous murder. Also: a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada is in the works.
July - Summer Reading
Penguin
From family comedy to thrillers to a fantasy sports book, the middle of summer is all about entertainment.
August - Some Exciting Debuts
HarperCollins
August might be the month to try out one of the big debut novels of the year. There are a couple recommended on this list, and it is late enough in the year that some of the earlier releases have been tried and reviewed extensively.
September - King is King!
We have an ongoing conversation on this site about the best Stephen King book. He certainly has a large and varied bibliography that appeals to all types of readers, but always The Shining is listed as one of the best. Fans are sure to be delighted, then, that Dr. Sleep, the sequel to The Shining, has a release date of September 24.Fall 2013
Diane Setterfield's 2006 debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale, is one of my favorite books. I have been longing for a new book from her, although I am well aware that it will be hard for anything to live up to her first novel. The wait is over! Setterfield is set to release a "ghost story" novella through Atria in the fall.Malcolm Gladwell is set to release a new book on "power," which was partially inspired by observations of the "Occupy" movement.
