Wondering what to read now? If you’re looking for book suggestions, look no further! Here are all the hot new January 2020 book releases for you. I’ll let you know what I’ve read, what I can’t wait to read, and what’s getting all the attention this month.
Welcome to the new decade!
In December, all my posts were about looking back: at my reading list, at my reading challenge update, at the best books of the year, and the top books of the decade.
Now, it’s time to look ahead, and I have no better place to start than with the January 2020 book releases. 2019 was a great year in the book community, but I foresee that 2020 will be even better.
The highlights of the month:
- Two intense stories about the war on drugs
- A touching coming-of-age survivor story
- Two sequels to bestselling Young Adult novels
- Four light historical fiction novels
Have I got you interested? Then keep scrolling to see our picks for the best of the January 2020 book releases.
January 2020 book Releases – Already Read
Dear Edward
Ann Napolitano
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Random House through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
All the Ways We Said Goodbye
Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White
Aurelie’s World War I tale was the only compelling one of the lot. Watching her struggle with her emotions and finding her voice kept me reading. Timid Daisy with her caricature of a husband was mildly interesting, though all the characters fell flat. On the other hand, Babs’s story was cheesy beyond belief, and I ended up skimming her chapters.
If you aren’t expecting brilliance from the plot or writing, I think you’ll find this an acceptable fluffy historical fiction read. However, if you like well-written books, this one’s not for you. Read more →
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harper Collins through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Big Lies in a Small Town
Diane Chamberlain
I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Long Bright River
Liz Moore
Book of the Month – January 2020 Selections
Receiving my blue box from Book of the Month Club is a highlight of every month.
Here’s how it works – each month, they pick 5 books and you get to choose one book or skip until the next month. If you want to add any extra books, then you get them at a discounted price.
Each month is usually a mix of new releases and advance copies of unreleased books. If you are interested in joining, you can use my Book of the Month Club affiliate link to get a discount on your first book!
Here’s a look at the January Book of the Month selections.
The Most Anticipated January 2020 Book Releases
One of Us is Next
Karen M. McManus
American Dirt
Jeanine Cummins
A Long Petal of the Sea
Isabel Allende
A Heart So Fierce and Broken
Brigid Kemmerer
Light Changes Everything
Nancy E. Turner
What January 2020 book releases are you most excited to read?
I cannot wait to read American Dirt, although I’ll have to wait a little while since I’m on a buying ban for January. I’m also looking forward to Big Lies in a Small Town – I’m thinking this one is going to be right up my alley and have an ARC to get to soon.
I’m also super excited to read American Dirt. I decided the blog can afford a small book budget, and this might be the first title I buy.
Sadly, nothing here really intrigues me. BUT I saw the cover for The Sun Down Motel, which I am very excited for since I love Simone St. James. 😀
I’m keen for American Dirt – I heard it was this century’s The Grapes Of Wrath, and I was sold! My copy is on its way to me right now and I’m super excited I also just finished Such A Fun Age, which was a great read, and so timely!
I debated including Such a Fun Age, but since it technically came out in 2019 (Who publishes a book on the last day of the year?) I decided to leave it out.