Today I’m focusing on my most anticipated book for the next three months, July, August and September. And I’m trying not to be too repetitive after recently sharing my Most Anticipated Books for the Second Half of 2023. Some of these are repeats, but I’ve mixed things up a bit. It wasn’t hard to find even more books I can’t wait to read, since this quarter is going to be pretty amazing for new SFF book releases! At the end of the post, I’ll share how last quarter went. Here we go:
July 2023 Most Anticipated:
Boys in the Valley by Philip Fracassi. I’m happy to say I’ve already crossed one book off my list! I posted my review for this book yesterday, it was really good!
And, let’s keep the ball rolling. I’m currently reading Burn the Negative by Josh Winning, so this one will also be crossed off:-)
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. This is my second movie film-themed book of the month (Burn the Negative revolves around a movie as well). I sense a theme for July!
And for a nice change from the hot weather, I’m looking forward to this snowy story, Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates.
The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei is the author’s debut novel, and it’s getting great reviews so far. I can’t wait to start it!
August 2023 Most Anticipated:
More Perfect by Temi Oh. The release date was moved, so I’ve moved this to my August list. This is one of my longest books of the quarter, at nearly 600 pages:-0
A new Catriona Ward book is always welcome, I never know what she’s going to do! Looking Glass Sound has been getting great reviews so far.
I’ve been dying to start Whalefall by Daniel Kraus, but despite wanting to read it early, I just haven’t found time. I’m glad I can finally dive in!
Wild Spaces by C.L. Coney is my only novella on this list, I believe, and I hear it’s very emotional!
Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine is being compared to Rosemary’s Baby and I’m here for it!
September 2023 Most Anticipated:
September is going to be one of the best months of the year for new releases, I may have to start these early, including Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison.
Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds is a debut, and it’s getting rave reviews. I don’t find many horror books that revolve around music, so I’m very excited for this.
A tree that grows magic apples? Sounds like a Chuck Wendig book, lol. Black River Orchard sounds fantastic!
I’m excited to read Dan Frey’s next book, and Dreambound sounds great: a girl disappears into a fictional fantasy world, and her dad has to rescue her.
Finally, who can resist the cover of Starter Villain by John Scalzi? I can’t. A supervillain story with talking cats? Yes please:-)
Second Quarter Results:
I guess I did OK, but there’s definitely room for improvement, lol. I fully intend to go back and read all the books I missed, I’m sad I didn’t get to them!
Don’t worry, you don’t need to go back for Paradise-1. I’m pretty sure only Mogsy actually enjoyed it lol
LOL I’m actually curious because Mogsy liked it:-)
I think you did awesome on your second quarter!
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Thanks Jennifer!
Ooh, another Scalzi.
I’m curious about a new book by Foenkinos, which I actually already received. But will wait a bit before opening
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Scalzi is always a fun time, I can’t wait to see what he does with this book.
I think your second quarter was very good.
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It was pretty good! Someday I will actually cross off ALL of my books:-)
I’m hoping to read Dead of Winter this weekend while I am off. There are tons of good books coming out!
I’m about to finish Dead of Winter and it’s really good! I had to stop last night because it was too scary, lol.
Several of those books are on my list!
I hope we both love them:-)
Black River Orchard sounds creepy/good, and I’m so excited for three of your other September books!
September is going to be awesome:-)
Out of these I want to read Silver Nitrate the most. The premise of it sounds like it will make for an excellent read. Silvia Moreno-Garcia has been on my list to read for ages.
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Her boos are so good, and all very different. I’ve heard really good things about Silver Nitrate, so fingers crossed:-)
I think mine is Hello Stranger!
I hope you love it!
Hope you enjoy them all! Your better at getting to her anticipated reads than me…lol.
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Ha ha well sometimes:-)
Oh, I love being able to cross out the books I’ve been planning to read for a long time. Though in my case, I’m focusing on one author and crossing out all the books they’ve published. 😀 This is a good list. I have to add these to my ever-growing and never-ending TBR list.
I love that idea, to cross off all of one author’s books!
I’m excited about the new Scalzi! With such a premise, it’s hard not to resist too hahah Happy reading! 😀
Me too, I mean how can you go wrong with that crazy cover??
You’ve done really well in the second quarter.
Hope you enjoy all your upcoming reads 😀
Thanks! I feel like there is so much good stuff ahead:-)
I’ve been seeing The Deep Sky pop up for what feels like months, so I’m surprised to see it’s a July release. Dreambound is a book I keep pondering over on NG, though I haven’t officially requested it yet. It looks so different for the speculative fiction books I typically read that I’m tempted.
I feel like I’ve been waiting for The Deep Sky for a long time too! lol
I couldn’t narrow my third quarter list down so I pretty much threw on everything lol! You did really well on hitting most of your books for last quarter though, I missed at least two for each month on my list. I’m still catching up with June books right now in early July lol.
I’m still catching up with June too!
Legit I think every one of these are on my TBR at this point Except the ones I already read basically heh. I LOVED The Deep Sky, and liked Boys in the Valley too! Whalefall… I am still trying to work out my thoughts on heh. Wow More Perfect is LONG! That one is up soon for me so I guess I better get ready! Also you did pretty great on your second quarter books! I hope you like Paradise-1 when you get to it!
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Ha ha I know, More Perfect is long! There are so many LONG books coming out, why??
You did a great job with your second quarter of books. The Chuck Wendig and Rachel Harrison books are two that I’m very curious about.
Thanks Suzanne!
I’ve been seeing Looking Glass Sound on socials for so long, I assumed it was already released! I’m also super excited for Silver Nitrate.
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It’s been hyped a lot, and I think it’s already out in the UK. Silver Nitrate is high on my list as well:-)
I’ve got Starter Villain and I’m looking forward to tucking into that one. Scalzi is a favourite author of mine. I’m keen to get hold of a copy of Silver Nitrate, too. I think you’ve done really well with your second quarter reads! Happy reading with the third quarter – there are so many superb-looking books on this list!!
You’ve done really well with your last quarter reading. I’ve obviously done abysmally but I am playing some catch up – whilst trying to read my latest books too. I will definitely try to get to as many books as possible that I’ve missed.
Some great books to look forward to. I always eagerly await anything by Silvia MG so Silver Nitrate is high up on the list.
Lynn 😀
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