Barnes & Noble’s Books to Watch in 2018
January 16 2018 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Fire and Fury kicked off a year that will
bring a former U.S. President’s thriller, a Hitchockian-like debut,
and a much-anticipated novel about womanhood and power
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest
retail bookseller, kicks off the start of the New Year with some
must read books in 2018.
“The books that end up being the hottest of the year can
sometimes be a surprise, as the clamor for Fire and Fury reminded
us at the start of 2018,” said Liz Harwell, Director of Merchandise
at Barnes & Noble. “But there is a strong roster of books that
are likely to catch fire in 2018, including former U.S. President
Bill Clinton penning a White House thriller with bestselling author
James Patterson, a haunting debut from a senior publishing
executive, and one of the most-watched novelists in America, Meg
Wolitzer of The Interestings, with a timely story about womanhood,
power, and ambition.”
The books below are just some of the many titles that have
recently landed or will come out in 2018, ranging from the
uplifting and insightful, to the dark and mysterious.
Fiction
- The Female Persuasion, Meg
Wolitzer – The author of the acclaimed novel The Interestings
makes her much anticipated return with a wide-sweeping and timely
story about womanhood and ambition, mentorship, and the
circumstances that both shape and change the ideals we begin with
in our youth. April 3
- The Great Alone, Kristin
Hannah – This bestselling novelist is sure to bring in new fans
with her gripping tale of a former POW who takes his family off the
grid in Alaska. February 6
Thriller
- The President is Missing,
Bill Clinton & James Patterson – What do you get when
you combine a former president and one of our most beloved thriller
writers? A page-turner with one-of-a-kind insight into the White
House. June 4
- The Woman in the Window, A.J.
Finn – This debut thriller writer, who is also a senior-level
publishing executive, has penned a gripping tale about a reclusive
neighbor who witnesses a startling act. Current
- The Death of Mrs. Westaway,
Ruth Ware – Ruth Ware, the author of The Woman in Cabin 10 and
known as the Agatha Christie of our time, returns with a haunting
mystery about a dubious inheritance that falls into the wrong
person’s hands. May 29
Horror
- The Outsider, Stephen
King – The King of horror returns with a crime story like no
other, as a small town is shocked when a respected member of the
community is accused of murdering a young boy. May 22
New Age & Spirituality
- I’ve Been Thinking, Maria
Shriver – This former First Lady of California, journalist, and
activist, provides inspirational thoughts, quotes, prayers, and
reflections on finding purpose, passion, and joy in the face of
adversity. February 27
Politics
- Fire and Fury, Michael
Wolff – This controversial look into the White House caught
fire at the start of the New Year and is still in high demand as we
enter mid-January. Current
Teens
- Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can
You!, Marley Dias – This young activist and feminist
explores social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and
using social media for good in this book that draws from her
experiences and champions literacy. January 30
- She Persisted Around the World: 13
Women Who Changed History, Chelsea Clinton, Illustrator
Alexandra Boiger – In this companion to her bestselling She
Persisted, Chelsea Clinton tells the story of 13 incredible women
who have shaped history around the world. March 6
Kids
- I’ve Loved You Since Forever,
Hoda Kotb, Illustrator Suzie Mason – The Today Show’s Hoda Kotb
presents a heartwarming story of the adoption of her baby girl in
this celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt
between parent and child. March 6
Find current and upcoming titles at Barnes & Noble at
www.bn.com.
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