New Year, New Books, New You! Book Recommendations Based on Your New Year’s Resolution

It’s time to make some New Year’s resolutions and plans for the future, dust off our TBR piles, and think about adding more books to the list! What’s a new year without exciting new reads, anyway? No matter what your resolution is this year, there’s an exciting new book for you.

If your New Year’s resolution is to go on a grand adventure, you should read fantasy!

We recommend Song of Silver, Flame Like Night by Amélie Wen Zhao.

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

Song of Silver, Flame Like Night

In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past—and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

If your New Year’s resolution is to take more risks, you should read a thriller!

We recommend The Black Queen by Jumata Emill.

The Black Queen

The Black Queen

Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High—but now she’s dead. Murdered on coronation night. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Other Black Girl will love this unputdownable thriller.

If your New Year’s resolution is to delve into the unknown, you should read a mystery!

We recommend Kill Joy by Holly Jackson.

Kill Joy

Kill Joy

Welcome to the murder mystery party of the year! Fans of the hit series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will love Pip’s final detective case in this mystery novella from #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Jackson.

If your New Year’s resolution is to become the best version of yourself, we have a perfect inspiration:

Friday I’m in Love by Camryn Garrett

Friday I'm in Love

Friday I'm in Love

It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if Mahalia had a coming-out party? A love letter to romantic comedies, sweet sixteen blowouts, Black joy, and queer pride.

If your New Year’s resolution is to find your true love, you should read:

French Kissing in New York by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

French Kissing in New York

French Kissing in New York

A charming, high-energy romance in the city that never sleeps about a girl who can’t wait to be a part of Manhattan’s restaurant scene—and find the boy she fell for last summer. Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris!

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