Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I’ve recently added to my TBR pile. I’m still going to be linking up with Wishful Endings/Can’t Wait Wednesday, and I also want to give a shout out to Jill at Breaking the Spine for starting the original Waiting on Wednesday meme. I hope you’ll find some new books to add to your TBR piles, and as always, I look forward to hearing what YOU’RE looking forward to:-D
This week, I have three new books by three of my favorite authors, take a look:
A woman’s ability to see ghosts draws her into a journey of redemption and unexpected friendship in this unforgettable story from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches.
Beatrice Bird is plagued by ghosts. It’s a gift she’s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it’s a gift that has grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can’t escape.
In a desperate attempt for relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner, and a psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She sees as few people as she possibly can. She doesn’t call home. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her.
For the first time in a long time, Beatrice’s gift will be called on to help someone in need. The path to healing awaits both of them—if Beatrice can find the courage to take the first step.
The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird by Louisa Morgan. Releases in November 2023 from Redhook. I love when I see a cover reveal for a book I didn’t even know about, it’s like getting two surprises in one:-) In case you don’t know, I adore Louisa Morgan’s books and I’m ecstatic about this new one. She usually writes about witches, so it will be fun to see how she tackles ghosts. I cannot wait!
From USA Today bestselling author T. Kingfisher, Thornhedge is an original, subversive fairytale about a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.
There’s a princess trapped in a tower. This isn’t her story.
Meet Toadling. On the day of her birth, she was stolen from her family by the fairies, but she grew up safe and loved in the warm waters of faerieland. Once an adult though, the fae ask a favor of Toadling: return to the human world and offer a blessing of protection to a newborn child. Simple, right?
If only.
Centuries later, a knight approaches a towering wall of brambles, where the thorns are as thick as your arm and as sharp as swords. He’s heard there’s a curse here that needs breaking, but it’s a curse Toadling will do anything to uphold…
Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher. Releases in August 2023 from Tor Books. This looks like a twisted Sleeping Beauty retelling, and coming from Kingfisher you just know it’s going to be different and amazing!
Combining the wonder of The Midnight Library , the inventiveness of Ready Player One, and the artistry of Cloud Atlas, this novel by the bestselling author of The Oracle Year and Anyone explores the way we’re all connected—and what can happen when we lose our capacity for joy.
A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of “depression plague” that people refer to simply as “The Grey.” No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there’s no coming back.
A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out.
From its opening heart-stopping scene in the present day at the Louvre in Paris, through the earthly meetings between Lily and her loved ones past and present, to a shocking and satisfying conclusion in a truly enchanted forest, Charles Soule has channeled history, science and drama to create a story for the ages—a story of hope and love and possibility. This is a novel you will not soon forget.
The Endless Vessel by Charles Soule. Releases in May 2023 from Harper Perennial. I loved Soule’s two previous books (Anyone and The Oracle Year) and this caught me by surprise, because it was NOT on my radar until I caught the cover on Instagram. I am beyond excited, and I hope my NetGalley request is approved:-)
A new Kingfisher book! Whee!
Always a reason to celebrate:-)
the second and third book sound very tempting! I hope they are all enjoyable for you.
And the second cover is just awesome!
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I love that cover too:-)
I absolutely need more from T. Kingfisher!
Me too:-)
Thornhedge is already on my must-read list, and it looks like Louisa Morgan’s new book will be joining it! It looks amazing.
I’m beyond excited for Louisa Morgan’s book:-)
I love what T. Kingfisher does with fairy tales myths, so I can’t wait to see where she will take us with this new retelling…. 🙂
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Me too, she definitely has gift:-)
The remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company in The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird doesn’t sound so bad, to be honest. Can I go and bring my books so I can actually get some reading done? lol
The synopsis of Thornhedge made me gasp out loud. Sleeping Beauty is one of my favorite fairy tales and I’ve been excited to read more by T. Kingfisher. I’ve only read What Moves the Dead so this is definitely going on my list!
The Endless Vessel sounds great as well. I hope you’ll end up enjoying it as much the author’s other books. The cover is very unique looking!
Hopefully we’ll both get the chance to read Thornhedge:-)
Oh I like the sound of the Kingfisher one!
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It sounds really good, right?
Ooo… as ever a really coool selection – especially Thornhedge. Thank you for sharing, Tammy:)).
Thornhedge is sure to be good:-)
I had no idea Louisa Morgan had a new book coming out, either! This sounds like a bit of a departure and I’m very excited about it now. I’m also thrilled for more T. Kingfisher! All three of these sound so good!
I’m looking forward to a ghost story from Morgan:-)
Those sound-like fabulous choices. I hope you enjoy them all.
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I’ve been saying I need to read T. Kingfisher forever. A Sleeping Beauty retelling must be just the thing to finally make it happen!
I have a feeling this is going to be an excellent retelling!
Definitely want to read more T. Kingfisher after enjoying What Moves the Dead, and this new one sounds so good 😀
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It sounds very different from What Moves the Dead, but I’m sure it will be just as good.
Eeep! New T. Kingfisher! “Toadling”. I’m obsessed already.
Me too!
T. Kingfisher. Enough said. 🙂
Exactly:-)
Definitely looking forward to the new Louisa Morgan as well. I saw the cover reveal at Orbit but I keep forgetting to add it to Goodreads!
It sounds so different in some ways from her “witch” books.
Well the T Kingfisher one sounds very intriguing!
I know it’s going to be good:-)
The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird sounds really good! I have yet to read a Louisa Morgan book but I have a couple already on my TBR shelf waiting their turn. This sounds like another one for my wish list.
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Oooh The Endless Vessel I neeeed! Thanks for putting it on my radar! Thornhedge is one I am also really looking forward to. And I will have to check out The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird , especially since you enjoy the author so much!
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