15 Most Anticipated Fiction Books to Preorder Now

Awarded the Nobel "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life," the latest novel from the author of The Vegetarian follows a perilous journey to save a pet bird, uncovering a hidden chapter of Korean history and lost voices. "Indelible. . . a meticulously rendered portrait of friendship, mother-daughter love, and hope in the face of profound loss,” declared Publishers Weekly in its starred review. “Kang is at the top of her game."

The New York Times bestselling author returns with this “hugely entertaining and formidably intelligent” collection of 12 short stories. “Sittenfeld’s prose has astonishing ease, and her fleet, brisk dialogue sparkles with humor and mischief,” declared Vogue. “The collection ends with a sweet and stirring sequel to Prep, returning to her boarding school for an alumni reunion—fan service of a kind, but also sheer delight.”

This “tightly constructed family drama with surprising complications” follows three young people growing up in present-day Tanzania as they grapple with an uncertain future. “Nobel Prize-winning novelist Gurnah delivers a story whose title reverberates throughout,” praised Kirkus in its starred review. “No word is wasted.”

In this gripping, fast-paced novel written by a Yellowstone River fly-fishing guide, two brothers on the edge of ruin make a desperate gamble to survive in Montana’s unforgiving wilderness. “One of the best and fiercest heist stories since A Simple Plan,” raves Junot Díaz. “Beartooth is unstoppable, the literary treasure you’ve been looking for.”

Inspired by the true story of Marguerite de La Rocque, this “lushly painted, surprisingly feminist historical fiction” follows a young woman and her lover marooned on an island after their forbidden relationship is discovered. According to People magazine, “It’s a perfect read for cozying up by a roaring fire—and feeling thankful you’re not the sixteenth-century heroine the story is based on.”

In this highly anticipated novel from the Nigerian writer, activist, and Women’s Prize for Fiction-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun, four women navigate love, identity, and resilience during the pandemic. “Through these fully realized characters, we can more fully understand ourselves and the networks—both recognized and overlooked—that connect us all,” declared Oprah Daily.

The prize-winning author of How to Be Both follows up her acclaimed Seasonal Quartet with a dystopian story about two siblings living in a totalitarian near future Britain. “ If Smith’s recent books were a handbook for 21st-century life,” pondered The Guardian, “Gliff is a warning as to what will happen if we ignore their lessons.”

“A new Anne Tyler novel is always a cause for celebration,” declared Oprah Daily. In her latest work, the author of Breathing Lessons follows a divorced mother through the emotional and chaotic days surrounding her daughter’s wedding. “With humor and heart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of more than twenty novels takes on marriage, divorce, and family in all its modern complexity."

The Argentine “queen of literary horror” took TikTok by storm with her provocative debut story of cannibalism. Now she’s back with a post-apocalyptic tale that “brings us into the fold of a violent convent offering a perverse safety in a dystopian future wracked by climate catastrophe,” according to Oprah Daily.

In the 1950s, the famed Their Eyes Were Watching God author wrote a historical novel about Herod the Great that offered a fresh perspective on the infamous biblical figure. Set during the first century BCE, the novel explores the Jewish king’s life amidst political turmoil, wars, and imperial expansion. "Full of adventure, glamour, and historical figures, including Herod's close friends Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, this is a fascinating addition to the Hurston canon," declared Booklist in its starred review.