Unlike the past years I’ve reduced my anticipated book releases to the ones I’m really prioritizing reading in the new year. In past years I’ve filled the list to the brim and never manage to make my way through all of them. With this list of 10 I’m more confident I can prioritize these top book releases for 2023.

The Books

Secretly Yours by Tessa Bailey

February 7

Romance

grumpy professor+ bubbly neighbor, opposites attract

Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

January 17

Contempoary

28-year old grad student divorcee takes on modern love

Happy Place by Emily Henry

April 25

Romance

Broken up couple pretends to date during annual vacation with friends

Lesbian Love Story: A Memoir in Archives by Amelia Possanza

May 30

Queer Nonfiction

The untold lesbian love stories of the 20th century

Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

August 1

Adult Fiction

Seer of death days plans her own living wake, family reunion + secret revealed.

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

March 7

SciFi/Fantasy

Pirates, sorcerers, forbidden artifacts, ancient mysteries, a quest.

Spice Road by Maiya Ibrahim

January 24

YA Fantasy

Arabian-land inspired. Secret coveted magic, djinn, protecting loved ones, loyalty.

The Water Outlaws by S.L. Huang

May 9

Historical Fantasy

Martial arts retelling, battles, queer love, bandits and outlaws.

A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon

February 28

Priory of Orange Tree prequel

Younger generation, dragons, epic fantasy

Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee

April 11

Epic Fantasy

Manticore kills family, hunting and path to revenge.