One of the benefits of attending the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting is having the opportunity to attend publisher presentations of new and upcoming titles. Usually they promote books that they think will be big hits over the next year, and which they're hoping libraries will acquire. I really enjoy these meetings because the editors are so enthusiastic about the books they're discussing. This morning I attended the HarperCollins title presentation, and learned about a lot of upcoming books, many of which I look forward to reading.
Some of the most exciting of their upcoming books are:
- Louise Erdrich: LaRose. Especially exciting since I've been reading her lately.
- Joe Hill: The Fireman. I loved his Heart-Shaped Box, and NOS4A2.
- Jennifer Haigh: Heat & Light. She also wrote Mrs. Kimble, The Condition, and Faith, all great reads.
- Jacqueline Woodson: Another Brooklyn.
- Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney: The Nest.
- Paul Tremblay: Disappearance at Devil's Rock.
- Nadia Hashimi: The House with no Windows.
- Sally Thorne: The Hating Game.
- Robin Wasserman: Girls on Fire.
- and many more....
In addition to breakfast and handouts listing their upcoming books, HarperCollins generously provided each attendee with a tote bag containing four advance reading copies.
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