The Goodreads editorial team has put together a list of the most anticipated books of 2023, using both Goodreads user data — such as the titles getting positive reviews from users who have gotten Advance Reader Copies, as well as the number of people who have added these books to their Want To Read shelves — and editorial curation. The list is separated into Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Nonfiction, Romance, and Young Adult.
Their picks include new releases from beloved authors — such as Yellowface by R.F. Kuang, from the writer of the acclaimed 2022 release Babel — and some new names. Here are their choices for the most anticipated fiction books of 2023.
It’s worth noting that this combination of user activity and editorial oversight results in a much more diverse and, frankly, interesting list than the purely user vote-based Goodreads Choice Awards. While the winners this year were almost entirely white and mostly very familiar names (like Sarah J. Maas’s win for best fantasy), adding an editorial element allows for a chance to spotlight a wider variety of voices.
For the full list in all genres, check out the Goodreads blog.
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