Your 2023 Reading List (Books to Read in 2023)
As the new year approaches, it is time for many individuals to begin to ponder what goals they should set for themselves in the new year. There is also no time but the turning of the calendar to set yourself up for a new set of books to read.
If you want to start 2023 in the right direction, then checking out this list of books you should check out in the new year is the way to go. The list is full of mystery and fantasy, with a little romance thrown in for fun.
To learn more about the books that should be on your shelf in 2023, keep reading.
No list of the best books would be complete without the award-winning novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Time. This science fiction book is the first in the series of books that throw you into spellbinding action of a world where Earth has been destroyed.
This book which starts a fantastically action-packed series, is focused on humans who have left a dying planet searching for another place to call home. For those who loved this book, the third in the series is set to hit bookstores in January of 2023.
Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale is a beautiful story of happiness and loss, with twists and turns beyond your imagination. The character, Aimee, is introduced at the beginning, and you immediately find her to be a kindred spirit.
Though her dreams of owning a restaurant with the love of her life come to a crashing halt with his death, there is much more to the story. Through various twists and turns, the author leaves your head spinning in a way that makes you not want to put the book down.
If you enjoy science fiction that makes you believe that multiverse travel and existence are possible, then this book, The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson, may be just what you have in mind. The premise is that no one can travel to a multiverse place where the other version of themselves currently lives, then enters Cara.
In this book, the author’s character, Cara, who was born in the wasteland, finds herself being selected as a candidate for multiverse travel. She finds herself living a life she could never have anticipated if she can only manage to survive, something her other selves have not been able to do.
This futuristic tale is full of so many twists and turns you won't know where to look next! Fingers crossed this author writes a sequel because you'll definitely want more of this unique world.?
In a captivating thriller filled with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat, the author, Hope E. Davis, has created a mystery story like none other in Before Now. Twins, Rayna, and Remi, have always been on the same page…until now.
As Remi awakens in a cement room with no memory of getting there, she begins to discover that she may not know her sister as well as she thinks. This book and the companion novel, You Can’t Run, which follows Before Now, are must-reads that everyone should have on their bookshelves in 2023.
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Kate Morton brings the genre of historical fiction to an entirely new level with her novel, Homecoming. This novel features a mystery uncovered by Jess, a journalist who is suddenly called home to help her grandmother after a traumatic experience.
As she is staying with her grandmother, she uncovers the truth of what happened some sixty years ago, which piques her journalistic interest. What more could you ask for in 2023 with a potential murder mystery that possibly happened in Jess’s very own grandmother’s home?
Do you enjoy psychological thrillers that leave you with the urge to finish the book in one setting? Well, you are in for a treat if you put The Family Across the Street by Nicole Trope on your list of books to read in 2023.?
This thriller is emotionally charged in every way and takes place on the perfect street in a perfect neighborhood with seemingly perfect neighbors until the Wests move in. With secrets and mystery surrounding them at every turn, you just cannot believe this couple, who seems perfect for each other with their perfect twin daughters, could ever bring Hogarth Street to its knees.
Yellowface is a contemporary novel by author R.F. Kuang that delves into the world of theft, betrayal, and secrets. As two promising authors, June Hayward and Athena Liu, set out as friends and writing competitors, Athena had more success.
When Athena is killed in an accident, June decides to take things into her own hands and steals Athena’s latest work claiming it as her own. As she delves deeper into the facade with a pseudonym to protect her, she wonders just how long she can keep her secret.
This book is a must-read for 2023, although you will have to wait until its release date in May of 2023 to find out.?
You may know Leigh Bardugo as the creator of Grishaverse, which is a series on Netflix today. However, you may not have heard about her series about Alex Stern, which is a mix of underprivileged girl who meets the world of magic in the book that kicks it off, Ninth House.
Galaxy “Alex” Stern is a troubled young lady who finds herself in trouble after horrific circumstances land her in the hospital. Although she dropped out of school, she is offered an opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to redeem her life, by accepting an unexpected invitation to attend the prestigious Yale University.?
But why her? This is the question that haunts her as she moves forward into this unbelievable life. And, if you find this book mesmerizing, you should check out the next book in the series, Hell Bent, coming out in early 2023.
Final Thoughts on Books to Read in 2023
Overall, the list above is filled with great books that will kickstart your new year off with a bang and will keep you coming back for more. If you read nothing else for the entire year, you should, at the very least, have these books on your “must-read” list.
This article originally appeared on hopeedavis.com and is posted here with permission.