For That Artsy Reader Girl’s Top Ten Tuesday:
June 18: Most Anticipated Releases of the Second Half of 2019
1. The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis– I’ve enjoyed Fiona Davis’ previous novels The Address and The Dollhouse. Like those, this is set in historical NYC, which is one of my favorite literary settings.
- Publication Date: July 30, 2019
2. The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware– I liked several of Ruth Ware’s previous thrillers (In A Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10) and I really enjoyed her most recent The Death of Mrs. Westaway, so hopefully this one continues that trend.
- Publication Date: August 6, 2019
3. The Testaments (The Handmaid’s Tale #2) by Margaret Atwood- I have mixed feelings about this sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. While it was a very influential book in my life, I do wish a sequel didn’t feel as timely or relevant as it does. But I’m definitely curious about Atwood’s response to some of what has happened since the publication of The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Publication Date: September 10, 2019
4. Akin by Emma Donoghue – Emma Donoghue is another favorite author of mine. I loved The Wonder, Room, and Slammerkin. The setting of this one (Post WWII France) intrigues me too.
- Publication Date: September 10, 2019
5. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern– I really enjoyed Morgernstern’s debut The Night Circus and I’ve been eagerly awaiting her follow up.
- Publication Date: November 5, 2019
6. I Like To Watch by Emily Nussbaum– I think that Emily Nussbaum’s essays arguing for new ways of criticizing TV have the potential to be both entertaining and insightful.
- Publication Date: June 25, 2019
7. The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West– I think that this look at the sociopolitical moment that we’re in has the potential to be incisive and funny. In this book, West looks at films, TV shows, internet phenomena and lifestyle guru’s who have created our culture.
- Publication Date: November 5, 2019
8. The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James– (is this cheating since technically it’s released in early 2020?) I discovered Simone St. James last year and I really like her gothic romantic suspense. She seems to be moving into more contemporary stuff with her last few books but as of now, I’m still along for the ride.
- Publication Date: February 18, 2020
9. Where The Light Enters by Sara Donati– I’ve been looking to Sara Donati’s follow up to The Gilded Hour for a while. I really enjoyed the first book in her new series and I’m eager to see how she develops the plot and the characters.
- Publication Date: September 10, 2019
10. The End of Forever Saga by Paullina Simons– I’ve had really varied reactions to Paullina Simons as a writer. But this trilogy, that incorporates romance and time travel sounds like it might be up my alley. The first book has already been released and reactions seem pretty polarizing. Some loved it some didn’t. Then other two books are being released over the next couple of months so I’m sure I’ll get around to them at some point soon.
Fran Laniado- Author 
I’m really excited for The Starless Sea, too! I’m very curious to see what Morgenstern can do in a different setting.
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Same. I think the setting for The Night Circus was so vivid- it’s what I remember most about that book. So I’m curious as to whether that quality translates to a different setting.
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The circus was definitely the best part about The Night Circus. I’m hoping she can carry that descriptive ability to other locations too.
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