Searching for Zion
This moving, personal book sees the author traveling to African diasporic communities around the world to uncover different ideas of what homeland means to each of them. Dave Eggers said about this book, "I doubt there will be a more important work of nonfiction this year." Atlantic Monthly Press Published on January 8th, 2013
The World Until Yesterday
Author of <em>Guns, Germs and Steel</em>, a new book by Diamond is always going to be a big deal. This one promises to be his most personal yet, based on his years of anthropological field work. Technically it's a 2012 book, but its publication date of the last day of the year makes it a big book for the year ahead. Viking Published on December 31st, 2012
David Sedaris
The popular author's books are events in themselves. <em>Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls </em>, apparently a title taken from a real antique book, will doubtless be another bestseller. We can't wait. Little, Brown Published on April 23, 2013
My Brother's Book
Maurice Sendak's last book is a tribute to his late brother, Jack. HarperCollins Published on February 5th, 2013
The World's Strongest Librarian: A Memoir of Tourette's, Faith, Strength, and the Power of Family
A title like that is always going to win over bookstores and libraries. This one is non fiction and comes from <a href="http://worldsstrongestlibrarian.com/">a blog of the same name</a> by a man with Tourette's who has found the strength to overcome his disability. Gotham Published on May 2nd, 2013
The Ocean At The End of the Lane
This new adult novel by Neil Gaiman is described <a href="http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2012/10/the-ocean-at-end-of-lane-other-bits-of.html">by him</a> as "an astonishingly personal sort of a novel" about creatures from beyond the world, and, of course, the power of stories. William Morrow Published on June 18th, 2013
Gulp
Mary Roach takes a look at our insides, and tells us more than we ever needed to know about how our bodies work, in an entertaining and compulsively quotable manner. WW Norton Published in April, 2013
Unmastered: A Book on Desire, Most Difficult to Tell
This book on female sexuality and desire was already published in the UK where it received mixed reviews - some loved its unconventional narrative style, others found it frustrating. All, however, found it a moving and memorable read. FSG Published on June 4th, 2013
Odds Against Tomorrow
Nathaniel Rich is a talented author whose new book sounds like an intriguing literary thriller. FSG Published on April 2nd, 2013
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Anne Carson is one of America's most talented experimental writer/poets. This story, the sequel to her breakout work <em>Autobiography of Red</em>, is a tricky read, but an important addition to her growing canon. Knopf Published on March 5th, 2013
Letters to a Young Scientist
Edward O. Wilson is the world's leading authority on ants, as well as a leading public intellectual. Now aged 83, this book is a handover of knowledge and advice to the next generation, written in the form of 21 letters. Liveright Published on April 15th, 2013
Stephen King
The sequel to <em>The Shining</em>, <em>Dr Sleep</em>, comes out next year. That's all you need to know. Scribner/ Hodder & Stoughton Published on September 24, 2013
TransAtlantic
McCann's latest novel ties together the real-life histories of Frederick Douglass, Alcock and Brown, and Senator George Mitchell. This National Book Award winner is a talented and skillful writer - we're looking forward to learning how he manages to weave these narratives together. Random House Published on June 4th, 2013
A Memory of Light
The 14th and final book in The Wheel of Time saga brings this bestselling series that began in 1990, to a close. To say that fans are excited is a vast understatement. Tor Published on January 8th, 2013
The Tragedy of Mr Morn
Already published in the UK, this rare early Russian play by the master wordsmith isn't as good as his best - but what is? It is, however, a decent read in its own right. Also, he wrote it when he was 24, which is deeply irritating. Knopf Published on March 19th, 2013
Detroit: An American Autopsy
This is our pick for a sleeper nonfiction hit next year. Charlie LeDuff is a remarkable journalist, and this book is filled with incredible writing as he witnesses his home city crumble through neglect and corruption. Penguin Press Published on February 7th, 2013
Gun Guys
It's looking like a big year for discussions over America's relationship with guns.<em> Gun Guys</em>, a road trip through the south's love affair with small arms, is by a former New Yorker writer with an ear for a good line. Also out next year, and presumably from a different part of the political spectrum, is <em>American Gun: A History of the U.S. in 10 Firearms</em> by a former Navy SEAL. Gun Guys: Knopf, published on March 5th, 2013 American Gun: William Morrow, published on May 14th, 2013
The Atlantic Ocean
Fans of <em>Pulphead</em> looking for another intelligent nonfiction writer will take easily to O'Hagan. His first-hand look at British homelessness is unforgettable. Mariner Published on January 22nd, 2013
Big Brother
Lionel Shriver, the author of <em>We Need To Talk About Kevin </em>takes on the topic of obesity in a book that is sure to be a harrowing must-read. Harper Published on June 4th, 2013 (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images For The BFI)
American Savage
Dan Savage is a hugely popular sex advice columnist and creator of the <a href="http://www.itgetsbetter.org/">It Gets Better project</a>. His words are often wise and funny, and point to a happier America where people aren't judged by their sexuality and beliefs. Dutton Published on May 21st, 2013
Lean In
Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg has strong words for women and for the society that hinders their progress. This could become the Bible for a new movement that tries again to shatter the eternal glass ceiling. Knopf Published on March 12th, 2013
Vampires in the Lemon Grove
<em>Swamplandia!</em> was a remarkable first-time success story. <em>Vampires in the Lemon Grove</em>, another short-story collection, will be sure to get plenty of critical attention. Knopf Published on February 12th, 2013
Going Clear
This look at Scientology and Hollywood is based on a controversial <em>New Yorker</em> article that discussed Tom Cruise and John Travolta's connection to the group. Expect plenty of discussion around this one. Bantam Published on January 17th, 2013
The Blue Book
A.L. Kennedy is a highly skilled Scottish writer whose prose is often achingly beautiful. Her being published by Amazon Publishing means that it won't get the bookstore attention it deserves, but it'll be worth tracking down. Amazon Published on March 12th, 2013
The Shining Girls
This thriller is being pushed hard by Mulholland Books. Could it be 2013's <em>Gone Girl</em>? <a href="http://www.mulhollandbooks.com/2012/10/11/start-reading-the-shining-girls-by-lauren-beukes/">Read the first chapter here.</a> Mulholland Books Published in June 2013
Chuck Todd's book on Obama
Currently untitled, Todd's book about Obama's first term and second election victory could change our perspective on the president and his intentions. Little, Brown Published on April 9th, 2013
All That Is
James Salter is perhaps the best living American writer that most people haven't heard of. His <em>A Sport and a Pastime</em> is a modern classic, and this book is his first major work for seven years. Though he is now 87 years old, this is a typically wonderfully written love story, sparse, elegant and unforgettable. Expect to see this talked about a lot this spring. Knopf Published on April 2nd, 2013
I'll seize the day tomorrow
Goldstein is the writer-presenter of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio show <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/wiretap/">Wiretap.</a> If you're a fan, you'll know his writing, and eagerly await this book. If you're not a fan, then go and listen to it/download the podcast. It's ok, we'll wait. You're welcome. Pintail Published May 28, 2013
American Isis
On the fiftieth anniversary of her death, this new biography is the first to draw from Ted Hughes's archive. This book promises to reassess both her life and her legacy. Expect to see English majors everywhere devouring it. St Martin's Press Published on January 29th, 2013
Wool
We're not big on "The new XXXX" headlines, but there is one way in which this could be the new Fifty Shades, and that is in being a self-published/small published work taken on and launched big by a major publisher. This sci-fi tale already has an incredible following, was a number 1 bestseller on Amazon, and <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hugh-howey/self-published-book-wool-movie_b_1540211.html">Ridley Scott has optioned it. </a>. Let's see what Simon and Schuster's muscle can do to help it reach a wider audience. It probably won't go wrong, but if somehow it does, this could become the lazy journalist's shorthand for why big publishing is on the slide. Simon and Schuster Published on March 12th, 2013
Point Your Face At This
Demitri Martin's <em>This Is A Book </em>was a huge hit. This is another surreal joke/sketch-filled tome that will doubtless please his ever-growing fan base. Grand Central Published on March 19th, 2013
The Dark
Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen take on the ultimate enemy of nighttime imagination. Little, Brown Published on April 2nd, 2013
The Madness Underneath
So, it turns out that Maureen Johnson writes as well as <a href="http://twitter.com/maureenjohnson">tweets</a> (though we have been known to get involved in the occasional Twitter squabble with her.) Book Two of her teen thriller series Shades of London is both sinister and fun. Just don't tell her we said so. Putnam Juvenile Published on February 26th, 2013
Why knot?
One of the strangest titles of the year, famous Man on Wire tightroper Philippe Petit helps you tie "beautiful, life saving knots" while also sharing something of his philosophy. Abrams Published on April 1st, 2013
Year of the Jungle
How do you follow up a series like The Hunger Games? Suzanne Collins's response is to write something for younger readers, about war and its impact. Doubtless going to be huge. Scholastic Published on September 10th, 2013
Z
A fictionalized tale about Zelda and F Scott Fitzgerald's Jazz Age romance. The perfect accompaniment to 'The Great Gatsby' movie that we're worried won't be as good as we want it to be. St Martin's Press Published on March 26th, 2013
Happiness, Like Water
This debut collection by Nigerian American writer Chinelo Okparanta is getting some interesting buzz around its elegant tales of womanhood and loss. She was one of Granta's six New Voices in 2012. Mariner Published on August 13th, 2013
You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me: Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and My Misadventures with Two of Music's Most Maligned Tribes
Onion AV Club's head writer tracks down fans of Phish and the Juggalos to examine both pop culture phenomena in his own unique fashion. Scribner Published on June 11th, 2013
The Dinner
This barbed tale of two families is entirely set over one evening in an expensive restaurant. A smash hit overseas, Gillian Flynn called it "chilling, nasty, smart, shocking and unputdownable," and she ought to know. We enjoyed it a lot. Hogarth Published on February 12th, 2013
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