2016: it’s been a year, all right. Although, we, like many others, are excited to dive into 2017, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on all the amazing books that were released in 2016. From fantasy, to contemporary, to romance, we just about covered it all this year!
January:
Dove Arising by Karen Bao: Fans of Ender’s Game and The Maze Runner will love this smart sci-fi debut and its sequel. Now in paperback!
Once Upon a Kiss by Robin Palmer: In 1986, a freak Fun-Dip choking accident leaves Zoe Brenner unconscious… and she wakes up in 2016.
The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman: From the New York Times bestselling author of Eon and Eona; a Regency adventure series starring a stylish and intrepid Buffy-esque demon-hunter.
The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry: Friday Night Lights meets The Time Traveler’s Wife in this debut that perfectly captures those bittersweet months after high school, when we dream not only of the future, but of all the roads and paths we’ve left untaken.
The Law of Loving Others by Kate Axelrod: A profound and classic coming-of-age novel, THE LAW OF LOVING OTHERS follows Emma’s heart-wrenching journey as she discovers what it means to love others–and herself–unconditionally. Now in paperback!
Audacity by Melanie Crowder: The inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history. Now in paperback!
February:
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys: From the international bestselling author of BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY, this book pulls back the curtain on the greatest maritime tragedy in the history of the world.
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: The hottest fantasy of 2015 and People’s Choice Award winning debut is out in paperback!
Trace Evidence by Brendan Reichs and Kathy Reichs: A collection of four short stories based on the Virals series!
The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson: The thrilling conclusion to the Edgar-nominated, bestselling Shades of London series!
Scripted by Maya Rock: Maya Rock’s thought-provoking thriller about the dark future of reality TV is out in paperback!
The Cipher by John C. Ford: John C. Ford’s techno-thriller about how easily the private can become public is out in paperback!
The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall: Maggie Hall’s fast-paced international escapade is out in paperback!
Half Wild by Sally Green: The sequel to HALF BAD is out in paperback!
Stolen by Melissa de la Cruz: The second book Heart of Dread series is out in paperback!
Doctor Who Coloring Book: This coloring book has 96 stunning pages to color and is perfect for any Doctor Who fan.
March:
Catalyst by Lydia Kang: The sequel to Control is out in paperback!
In the Time of the Dragon Moon by Janet Lee Carey: The rich combination of medieval history, mythology, and fantasy is out in paperback.
Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins: The sequel to Rebel Belle is out in paperback!
Mosquitoland by David Arnold: The acclaimed story of Mim Malone’s 1000 mile bus ride is out in paperback!
Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee: This historical fiction tale about friendship and sacrifice is out in paperback!
Terminal by Brendan Reichs and Kathy Reichs: The gripping finale to the Virals series!
The Crown and the Arrow by Renee Ahdieh: An untold tale from The Wrath and the Dawn told from the perspective of Khalid!
The Dark Water by Seth Fishman: The thrilling sequel to The Well’s End!
The Door in the Moon by Catherine Fisher: The third installment to the Obsidian Mirror series!
All Better Now by Emily Wing Smith: A heartwrenching and hopeful memoir about a girl whose life may have been saved in a terrible accident.
Althea and Oliver by Cristina Moracho: This coming-of-age story of friendship set in the 90’s is out in paperback!
Map of Fates by Maggie Hall: The sequel to Maggie Hall’s international escapade, The Conspiracy of Us!
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton: A desert fantasy full of mythology, adventure, and romance.
The Forbidden Orchid by Sharon Biggs Waller: A historical romance about a British girl in China hunting for the orchid that will save her family.
The Way He Lived by Emily Wing Smith: A new edition of Emily Wing Smith’s raw and heartbreaking YA debut.
Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnson: A contemporary novel about one girl’s struggle to regain the control she’s always had after she’s assaulted at cheer camp.
The First Time She Drowned by Kerry Kletter: A gut-wrenching debut about family, relationships, and finding yourself.
The Moth and the Flame by Renee Ahdieh: An untold tale from The Wrath and the Dawn about Jalal and Despina!
Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke: A mystery where nothing is quite as it seems, no one is quite who you think, and everything can change on a dime.
Half Lost by Sally Green: The thrilling conclusion to the Half Bad series!
April:
Blind by Rachel Dewoskin: This powerful story about blindness is now in paperback.
First there Was Forever by Juliana Romano: This bittersweet story about first love and first loss is now in paperback.
Dreamers Often Lie by Jacqueline West: Liar meets Romeo and Juliet in this Shakespeare-inspired tale about whether to trust yourself when everyone is telling you your instincts are wrong.
Golden by Melissa de la Cruz: The action-packed finale to the Heart of Dread series!
Lady Renegades by Rachel Hawkins: The conclusion to the Rebel Belle series!
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh: The #1 New York Times bestseller is out in paperback!
Fiona by Meredith Moore: A suspense novel that’s a blend of family secrets, a tragic past, and Scottish castles!
Crossing the Line by Meghan Rogers: A spy thriller about a girl who was kidnapped by North Koreans and now wants to seek revenge.
Scarlett Epstein Hates it Here by Anna Breslaw: A hilarious debut that’s a cross between Veronica Mars and Daria.
The Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry: A spellbinding thriller set in Medieval France from the award-winning author of All the Truth That’s in Me.
The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh: The highly anticipated sequel to The Wrath and the Dawn.
Sophomore Year is Greek to Me by Meredith Zeitlin: This laugh-out-loud adventure set in Greece is now in paperback!
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead: The first in a new fantasy series from the international bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series!
Hold Me Closer by David Levithan: Written as a musical, this is the story of the beloved Tiny Cooper from David Levithan and John Green’s Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Now in paperback!
Prodigy Graphic Novel by Marie Lu: The graphic novel version of the second book in Marie Lu’s bestselling Legend trilogy!
Original Fake by Kirstin Cronn-Mills: An illustrated novel about sibling rivalry and street-art!
May:
A Tale of Two Besties by Sophia Rossi: HelloGiggles’ Sophia Rossi’s debut is out in paperback!
Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk: A powerful middle grade debut about a girl growing up between world wars.
Quiet Power by Susan Cain: An edition for kids and teens based on the monumental bestseller Queit.
Sophomores and Other Oxymorons by David Lubar: The follow up to David Lubar’s hilarious Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie is out in paperback!
Written in the Stars by Aisha Saeed: This moving debut about a girl who faces a future she didn’t choose is out in paperback.
The Edge of the Shadows by Elizabeth George: The next in Elizabeth George’s mystery series is out in paperback!
Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley: A coming of age novel about a high school agoraphobe named Solomon.
Marked by Jenny Martin: Mad Max meets Firefly in the sequel to the sci-fi novel Tracked.
Stonewall: Breaking Out in the Fight for Gay Rights by Ann Bausum: This history of the Stonewall riots and how they impacted the fight for gay rights is out in paperback!
The Last Star by Rick Yancey: The final book in The 5th Wave series!
Outrun the Moon by Stacey Lee: An unforgettable story of determination set against the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Survive the Night by Danielle Vega: This terrifying tale about an underground rave gone awry is out in paperback!
The Inside of Out by Jenn Marie Thorne: A hilarious, romantic novel about your best friend finding love before you do.
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen: #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen’s latest novel is out in paperback!
A Book of Spirits and Thieves by Morgan Rhodes: The first in Morgan Rhodes spinoff novel from the Falling Kingdoms series is out in paperback!
June:
The Darkest Magic by Morgan Rhodes: The sequel to A Book of Spirits and Thieves, the spinoff series from Falling Kingdoms!
Shadows of the Dark Crystal by J.M. Lee: The first series of original novels ever set in the world of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal.
Summer in the Invisible City by Juliano Romano: A sparkling coming-of-age story about self-discovery, first love, and the true meaning of family from the author of First There Was Forever.
Never Ever by Sara Saedi: A Peter Pan retelling set in Manhattan!
Mirror in the Sky by Aditi Khorana: A contemporary tale in which a mirror planet to earth is discovered.
The Golden Specific by S.E. Grove: The sequel to The Glass Sentence is now in paperback!
Tumbling by Caela Carter: The story of five girls at the U.S. Olympic trials: some will be stars, some will go home with nothing, and some will have their lives changed forever.
Trouble is a Friend of Mine by Stephanie Tromly: Stephanie Tromly’s hilarious debut is out in paperback!
Blacktop 1 & 2 by LJ Alonge: A street smart, action-packed series follows five basketball players from Oakland, CA and their lives on and off the court.
Rocks Fall Everyone Dies by Lindsay Ribar: A supernatural story about a boy who has the ability to steal anything he wants from people: things, feelings, memories, even fears.
July:
The Merciless II by Danielle Vega: The chilling sequel to Danielle Vega’s horrifying The Merciless!
The Crimson Skew by S.E. Grove: The conclusion to the bestselling Mapmaker’s Trilogy!
Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan: This thriller is out in paperback!
Nerve MTI: The movie-tie-in edition of Nerve by Jeanne Ryan!
The Season by Jonah Lisa Dyer: A hilarious Pride and Prejudice retelling set in the Dallas debutante season.
A World Without You by Beth Revis: A heart-wrenching book from the author of the bestselling Across the Universe series.
Riverkeep by Martin Stewart: A debut that blends fantasy, horror, and humor!
A School for Brides by Patrice Kindl: Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this companion to Keeping the Castle is out in paperback!
August:
The Accident Season by Moira Fowley Doyle: This atmospheric mystery about a family who becomes accident prone every October is out in paperback!
The Alex Crow by Andrew Smith: Printz honor winning author Andrew Smith’s genre-bending book is out in paperback!
The Smaller Evil by Stephanie Keuhn: A suspenseful thriller about a high schooler named Arman who becomes a witness to something he doesn’t understand at a self-help retreat in the mountains.
Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi: A magical middle grade fantasy from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series!
The Edge of the Light by Elizabeth George: The final book in Elizabeth George’s The Edge of Nowhere series.
Spontaneous by Aaron Starmer: A darkly funny debut about a school where students start spontaneously combusting.
Thieving Weasels by Billy Taylor: This witty debut follows Cameron Smith, who is actually Skip O’Rourke – a boy who escaped his grifter family four years ago and has now been sucked back in for one more con.
A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir: The sequel to Sabaa Tahir’s instant bestseller An Ember in the Ashes!
The Conjurer’s Riddle by Andrea Cremer: The sequel to The Inventor’s Secret is out in paperback!
The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne: Jenn Marie Thorne’s debut novel is out in paperback!
Between Worlds by Skip Brittenham: Immersive augmented reality brings this action-packed fantasy to life when you download the app!
Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley: We fell in love with this magical middle grade novel, which is now out in paperback!
September:
The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick: This romance starring Tim Mason and Alice Garrett from My Life Next Door is out in paperback!
The Rose Society by Marie Lu: The sequel to The Young Elites is out in paperback!
Wirewalker by Mary Lou Hall: A masterfully written debut that blends gritty realism with moments of fantastical escape.
Ripple by Heather Smith Meloche: A raw and gritty novel about broken teens who find a way to heal. Perfect for fans of Ellen Hopkins.
The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen by Katherine Howe: This spooky, beautifully written novel is out in paperback!
Pasadena by Sherri L. Smith: A noir mystery set in sunny California, perfect for fans of Veronica Mars.
The Reader by Traci Chee: Traci’s Chee’s fantasy debut was an instant New York Times bestseller!
Kids of Appetite by David Arnold: The second novel from the author of Mosquitoland debuted on the New York Times bestseller list!
Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs: A must for fans of Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine series.
Slasher Girls & Monster Boys: This terrifying collection of short horror stories is out in paperback.
The Answer by Rebecca Sugar: An illustrated picture book based on an episode of Stevens Universe!
Don’t Fail Me Now by Una LaMarche: This contemporary novel is out in paperback!
Crimson Dagger by Morgan Rhodes: A prequel short story to the Falling Kingdoms series!
October:
Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland: John Green meets Rainbow Rowell in this irresistible story of first love, broken hearts, and the golden seams that put them back together again.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson: This timeless classic is now out in paperback!
The Midnight Star by Marie Lu: The thrilling finale to the New York Times bestselling Young Elites series from “hit factory” Marie Lu
The Emotionary by Eden Sher: A dictionary of words that don’t exist for feelings that do written by The Middle actress Eden Sher and illustrated by acclaimed graphic novelist Julia Wertz.
What Light by Jay Asher: From Jay Asher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why, comes a holiday romance that will break your heart, but soon have you believing in love again…
Still Life With Tornado by A.S. King: A heartbreaking and mindbending story of a talented teenage artist’s awakening to the brokenness of her family from critically acclaimed award-winner A.S. King.
Amy Chelsea Stacie Dee by Mary G. Thompson: A bittersweet homecoming holds dark secrets in this heart-wrenching story of loss, love, and survival for readers of Room.
Wandering Star by Romina Russell: The second book in the thrilling Zodiac series is now in paperback!
Triple Moon by Melissa de la Cruz: The first book in New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz’s Summer On East End series is now in paperback!
Transcendent by Katelyn Detweiler: A timely work of contemporary magical realism, about a world plagued by violence, and the girl called upon to be a hero.
November:
The Outsiders 50th Anniversary Edition by S.E. Hinton: This beloved classic is celebrating its 50th anniversary with not one, but two anniversary editions!
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes: Book four in the Falling Kingdoms series is now in paperback!
You in Five Acts by Una LaMarche: In the high-pressure months leading up to the performance that will determine their futures, a group of friends at a performing arts school look back on when an unexpected event upended everything.
The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes: A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself. Now in paperback!
Double Eclipse by Melissa de la Cruz: Twin witches Mardi and Molly Overbrook are back for another summer in the sultry sequel to Triple Moon from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.
Soundless by Richelle Mead: The people in Fei’s village can’t hear – but everything about her world unravels when she hears a noise for the first time. Now in paperback!
Obsidian Blade by Morgan Rhodes: Magnus from Falling Kingdoms and Maddox from A Book of Spirits and Thieves are on an epic quest through time in this series-bridging novella from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes.
The Turncoat’s Gambit by Andrea Cremer: What if America had lost the Revolutionary War? And now lived in constant fear and oppression? From the bestselling author of Nightshade, this is the action-packed final chapter of The Inventor’s Secret trilogy.
Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie Tromly: The utterly satisfying sequel to Trouble is a Friend of Mine, packed with razor-sharp dialogue, a love triangle you didn’t see coming, and the most charismatic dynamic duo you ever met.
Vampire Academy 10th Anniversary Edition by Richelle Mead: Richelle Mead celebrates 10 years of Vampire Academy with an exclusive, never-before-seen collection of stories that sheds new light on the world and its players!
December
Black Moon by Romina Russell: The third book in the Zodiac series, a breathtaking astrology-inspired sci-fi space saga. One final secret stands between Rho and the enemy. But will the devastating truth destroy her first?
Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes: The fifth book in the gripping Falling Kindoms series. An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic.
Iceling by Sasha Stephenson: Sasha Stephenson’s intriguing debut is a combination road trip story and sci-fi adventure about the strange, strong bond between two sisters. Fans of Under the Never Sky and The Darkest Minds will devour ICELING, the first book in a new and utterly original sci-fi series.
Thirteen Reasons Why 10th Anniversary Edition by Jay Asher: Celebrating the tenth anniversary of this modern classic that has been changing lives for decades. Fans of the book will love the bonus content, and newcomers will be enthralled with the story, like the many readers before them.
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