How excited yet frustrated do you get when you know certain books that are highly anticipated are about to come out but you don't know when?
Hopefully, I can help you out.
At the end of each month, I will showcase a few books that will be released the next month. Where possible, I will link you to a sellers page so that you can pre-order or buy as soon as it is released!
So, without further ado. here are some books coming out in January 2020.
Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm
Release date: 9.1.20
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Synopsis
The transport ship Orion is four months out of Earth when catastrophe strikes – leaving the ship and everyone on board stranded in deep space.
Suddenly it’s up to thirteen-year-old Beth and her friends to navigate through treacherous and uncharted territory to reach safety. But a heavily-damaged ship, space pirates, a mysterious alien species, and an artificial intelligence that Beth doesn’t know if she can trust means that getting home has never been so difficult…
Hugely gripping, with incredible twists and a fast-paced, action-packed story, this is an unputdownable science fiction adventure – perfect for fans of Mortal Engines and Star Wars.
If you are in Edinburgh, Alastair Chisholm is doing a Saturday Storytime at Blackwell's Bookshop, Saturday 18th January 2020 2pm - 3pm
The Girl Who Stole An Elephant by Nirzana Farook
Release date: 2.1.20
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Synopsis
Chaya, a no-nonsense, outspoken hero, leads her friends and a gorgeous elephant on a noisy, fraught, joyous adventure through the jungle where revolution is stirring and leeches lurk. Will stealing the queen's jewels be the beginning or the end of everything for the intrepid gang?
With cover illustration by David Dean.
I know that this book is highly anticipated and is one I'm looking forward to reading.
Shadowsea - The Cogheart adventures 4 by Peter Bunzl
Release date: 9.1.20
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Synopsis
Swept into the bright hustle and bustle of New York, Lily, Robert and Malkin discover shadowy secrets lie beneath its surface. For there are chilling goings-on in their hotel... A strange boy held captive, haunted by an undersea mystery; and a revengeful villain with a treacherous plan. Searching for clues, Robert and Lily are plunged into deep water... But can they reveal the deadly truth before the secrets submerge them? Join Lily, Robert and Malkin on a fantastic voyage of terror and triumph, in the fourth and final Cogheart Adventure...
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Sarah Hagger-Holt
Release date: 9.1.20
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Synopsis
"This is Littlehaven. Nothing ever happens here. Until the spotlight hits my family."
Izzy's family is under the spotlight when her dad comes out as Danielle, a trans woman. Izzy is terrified her family will be torn apart. Will she lose her dad? Will her parents break up? And what will people at school say? Izzy's always been shy, but now all eyes are on her. Can she face her fears, find her voice and stand up for what's right?
So there you have them. Not just a new year but a new decade too and some exciting title to boot!
What are you most looking forward to?
Happy reading.
Allison x
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