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The year isn't even close to over yet, but already there are plenty of books to add to the ever-growing pile on your nightstand. Scroll down for a roundup of the many books to add to your to-read list in 2018.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Kick the year off with addictive YA fantasy novel The Cruel Prince, which tells the story of Jude, a mortal forced to live in the High Court of Faerie after her parents were murdered. Earning a place in the court is all she wants, but it won't come easily. Side note: YA author Leigh Bardugo highly recommends this one.
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
Set in 1920s India, The Widows of Malabar Hill follows lawyer Perveen Mistry as she investigates a strange will on behalf of the titular widows. Author Sujata Massey was partly inspired by the true story of Cornelia Sorabji, who was the first woman to study law at Oxford.
Everything Here Is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee
After their mother dies, sisters Miranda and Lucia must learn to exist without her — a task that proves difficult once Lucia begins hearing voices and making impulsive, life-changing decisions. As the older sister, Miranda feels compelled to rescue Lucia again and again, but discovers that it's hard to help someone who doesn't want it.
Still Me by Jojo Moyes
Following the success of Me Before You (turned into a movie in 2016) and the sequel After You, Jojo Moyes is back with Still Me, the next chapter in Lou's tale. In this one, Lou is settling in to life in New York City while juggling a new job and trying to keep a long-distance relationship alive.
Brave by Rose McGowan
After becoming one of the most outspoken voices in the fight against sexual assault and harassment in Hollywood, Rose McGowan will tell her full story in a new memoir detailing everything from her childhood in the Children of God cult to her experiences with Harvey Weinstein.
This Will Be My Undoing by Morgan Jerkins
In her debut collection, Morgan Jerkins — who's written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and more — weaves personal experience with commentary on topics ranging from Black Girl Magic and Sailor Moon to feminism and sexuality.
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
It's basically impossible for two fictional characters to attend a wedding together and not start falling in love, but that doesn't make it any less fun to read about. In The Wedding Date, Alexa agrees to be Drew's last-minute date to his ex's wedding, and naturally, sparks fly.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
After her husband Roy goes to prison, Celestial has to learn how to live without him and turns to her childhood friend Andre for comfort. But when Roy's conviction gets overturned and he returns home sooner than Celestial expected, all three people will have trouble adjusting.
Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
In this emotional memoir, Terese Marie Mailhot recounts her experience growing up on the Seabird Island reservation and her personal battle with PTSD and bipolar II disorder.
Feel Free by Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith, author of Swing Time and White Teeth, returns with a new collection of essays called Feel Free. The book will include previously unpublished writing as well as essays like "Find Your Beach" and "Joy," both of which originally appeared in The New York Review of Books.
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
In this YA fantasy novel, Dhonielle Clayton imagines a place called Orleans where looks are valued above all else and women called Belles help others become beautiful. Camellia Beauregard wants to become the Queen of Orleans's favorite Belle, but she soon finds out that living with the royal family isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
Akwaeke Emezi's debut novel Freshwater follows a young Nigerian woman named Ada, who struggles to reconcile her multiple selves after she moves to the United States to attend college.
Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
In the fourth book of her Ravenels series, romance queen Lisa Kleypas will tell the story of Dr. Garrett Gibson, the rule-breaking female doctor who first popped up in Marrying Winterborne. The Ravenel in question here will be Ethan Ransom, an illegitimate Ravenel son who works as a detective for Scotland Yard.
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
The first novel in a forthcoming trilogy, Children of Blood and Bone sets up the world of Orïsha, which was full of magic until a ruthless king stamped it out. Now a young woman named Zélie will try to bring it back with help from a princess. (Read it now so you'll be an expert by the time it gets turned into a movie.)
Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure by Amy Kaufman
For those Bachelor addicts who just can't get enough, Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman brings you Bachelor Nation, an unauthorized deep dive into the greatest reality dating show franchise that ever lived. (ABC once banned Kaufman from covering the show because she was "too negative.")
Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao
Girls Burn Brighter, the debut novel from Shobha Rao, tells the story of Poornima and Savitha, two girls whose friendship is tested by distance, family, and various other obstacles.
The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Daniel Mallory Ortberg, cofounder of beloved website The Toast, puts his signature spin on classic fairy tales. (The book is adapted from his popular Toast column "Children's Stories Made Horrific.")
This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today by Chrissy Metz
This Is Us star Chrissy Metz shares her story in this memoir, which also incorporates her advice on how to be a happier, better person.
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
In this alternate history, zombies come to life during the Civil War and change the course of America. A new law requires black and Native American children to train as zombie slayers, which is what Jane McKeene is doing when she gets caught in a conspiracy involving missing families near Baltimore.
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