The New Year is looking to be full of exciting books for people who love to read! There are multiple things happening in the world of words in 2016, including the possibility that "A Song of Fire and Ice" author George R.R. Martin will finally release his latest novel for the series titled "The Winds of Winter."
Tons of highly-anticipated releases are scheduled throughout 2016. Author Cassandra Clare of the popular "The Mortal Instruments" and "The Infernal Devices" series will release the first book for her new series about Shadowhunters called "The Dark Artifacts." While new series are beginning, old favorites are sadly coming to an end. 2016 will also be the year that author Maggie Stiefvater releases the fourth and final installment in "The Raven Cycle" series and Rick Yancey will complete his "The 5th Wave" trilogy.
For someone who has a New Year resolution to read more, this list is perfect! Check out 10 of the most anticipated books of 2016!
"The Winds of Winter" - "A Song of Fire and Ice" series by George R.R. Martin (date unknown)
"The Last Star" is be the final book in Rick Yancey's "The 5th Wave" trilogy. In the final days of Earth protagonist Cassie has been betrayed. Earth's final survivors must decide what is more important to save, themselves or what makes them human.
"Heartless" by Marissa Meyer (Nov. 8)
(Cover has not been released yet)
"Heartless" is the newest novel from author Marissa Meyer, who wrote the best-selling series "The Lunar Chronicles." "Heartless" tells the story of the Queen of Hearts, before she became the figure that terrorized Wonderland. As a girl Catherine was one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and was the favorite of the King of Hearts. Cath though, has no desire to get married - she just wants to open a bakery with her best friend.
Her mother thinks this goal is unthinkable and forces Cath to attend a royal ball where she is expected to accept the King's marriage proposal. At the ball she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court jester, and is incredibly attracted to him. At the risk of upsetting her parents and making the King mad, Cath and Jest start a secret romance.
