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Use this thread to let everyone about titles that will be released in 2012.

I just found out that China Mieville will be releasing another YA novel:


It sounds weird, even for Mieville. It's based on Moby Dick, but instead of travelling on the ocean the characters travel across the land by rail. And they're not hunting a giant white whale they're hunting a giant white mole.

But hey, I'll read anything by Mieville. It's due out in May.

No cover or profile page yet, by S.L. Grey will be releasing The Ward in December.

It's a sequel to The Mall, not following the same characters, but with a similar satirical theme, set in a big, creepy building. The Ward will be set in a South African hospital. Sarah Lotz read an excerpt at the Bloody Parchment horror event in October. I remember the last line (a nurse speaking to the main character, who wakes up in a strange hospital):
"You should feed your face. It must be hungry."

I was thinking about getting Railsea - it sounds weirdly interesting.


The last Parasol Protectorate book by Gail Carriger is coming out in March! What will our dear Alexia get up to next? Ooh, I can't wait to get my hands on this one. :)

Ugh, those covers just get worse and worse. Still want to check out the series though.

can't wait to see how she wraps up everything :)

I know this is not a book that will be popular in our group but I am TERRIBLY excited about the new book in the Pride series by Shelly Laurenston coming out in March. It is number one on my MUST BUY list :) I just love Shelly - her books are sexy and funny. A wonderful combination.

I'm working on something similar on my blog, featuring some upcomming books and stuff for 2012...

Claudia, I want to read that one too! (Agree with Lauren on the cover haha)

Also looking forward to the next installment of Bloodlines and . Love the series...

Yea I can't wait for

Yay!!!!
I loved Bloodlines!!!!!!!!
I see there are a couple of new books coming out this year (Like in the follow ups of a series etc.)

Here are two articles about book releases this year. The Guardian's article includes other book-related events as well, like film adaptations.

I totally forgot - the second in The Host series will be released this year too! (Hopefully!)

Chrizette wrote: "I totally forgot - the second in The Host series will be released this year too! (Hopefully!)"

Can't wait!

The Host was one of those books that I didntexpect to like but did. After the total mess of Breaking Dawn I was glad that Meyer redeemed herself with this book. Look forward to the sequel.

I agree Emma - THE HOST was one of my top reads :) But I did love Breaking Dawn too -lolol

I've been hearing great things about The Host, but I just haven't gotten to it yet (and of course the cover of that book just makes me want to buy it whenever I see it)... I'm also scared I wont like it.

I did enjoy reading the Twilight series, although it was not the best books I've ever read, and the last one was just an epic fail :)

Chrizette, nothing wrong if you loved it, I love books that many people hate... it's how you feel about them that counts :)

Niecole I think you should read it :)

Ok ok, you've convinced me :)

I can't say that I loved The Host, but it was an enjoyable read.

LoL - I have made peace with the fact that I love the Twilight series and most people don't - lol

I agree Niecole - I read only for my own enjoyment, so I am not too bothered that I am not reading the most popular books (or the most intellectual). Can't wait to see what you think of THE HOST :)

Well I whink that you should judge a book by it's genre and intended public. Which means that a romantic vampire novel for YA doesn't need to meet the same standards as something written by Hemingway or Shakespeare for example. Depending on my mood I love to read the classics or a cheap romance novel and everything in between. Having said that I do love books/series that are consistent and I had the feeling that in part 4 of the Twilight series Meyer broke some of the rules she had created for her universe. And that means that I loved the twilight series but part 4 was a let down.
I did enjoy the host and I am looking forward for part two. Does anyone know anything about part three? I know there are rumours that both books will be released this year but I can't find any confirmation.

Hex Hall #3 is out today! And I forgot to pre-order it. Someone kick me in the head. :(

Did any of you read the first two books? I loved them.

I read the first two, and also forgot about this one :(
Will have to get it!

Chrizette wrote: "

I know this is not a book that will be popular in our group but I am TERRIBLY excited about the new book in the Pride series by Shelly Laurenston coming out in..."

I pre-ordered this book from BD (release date 31.03.2012) and just got an email that the publisher has made it available earlier and it is being mailed in the next few days! I am so excited. My first pre-order and I get lucky :)

I find that with pre-orders I ordered from Bookdepository 1 in 2 is dispatched before the release date. So besides them being cheaper when you pre-order them often you get to read them first. It is great!

The Subterrene War #3, out on 12 July. I better hurry up and read the first two...

Lauren wrote: "

The Subterrene War #3, out on 12 July. I better hurry up and read the first two..."

You and me both. I better remember to put in a pre-order.

A new Pratchett novel, set in Victorian London. Out 25 September 2012.

Crusader wrote: "Lauren wrote: "

The Subterrene War #3, out on 12 July. I better hurry up and read the first two..."

You and me both. I better remember to put in a pre-order."

The first one was interesting but I didn't like it enough to read more. Perhaps you two will like it though.

Chrizette wrote: "Chrizette wrote: "

I know this is not a book that will be popular in our group but I am TERRIBLY excited about the new book in the Pride series by Shelly Lauren..."

BD is my hero - my book arrived today :) Yay! A reading weekend for me!!

Claudia wrote: "The first one was interesting but I didn't like it enough to read more. Perhaps you two will like it though. "

I have a review copy of Exogene, so I have to go that far at least. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of military sf, but I'm happy to give it a try anyway.

The follow-up to Deadlands, Death of a Saint (ISBN 9780143530077) will be published in April. It seems to already be available for order from Kalahari or Exclusives.

Just requested a review copy :)

Lauren wrote: "Just requested a review copy :)"

Oooh how, where?

I replied to the press release from Candice at Penguin.

:( I never recieved one
I won it last time on Penguin's page.

Check your spam - sometimes press releases end up there.

I have never received one from them before tho

Oh, lol, well that would explain it. Will forward it to you quickly.

not sure if anyone read Divergent, but Insurgent is releasing 1 May. Can't wait!

Claudia and I just got Divergent so I'm sure we will reading Insurgent when it comes out :)

This is a re-release, but just look at that cover!

It makes my inner gimme-new-shiny-book monster rear up in earnest. Owning several editions of the same book should be encouraged.

Ooooh that is so nice!!

I think so too! That is why I have several HP editions as well as starting on Game of Thrones :P

I would get this based on the tagline and cover alone:


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Ooooh I like the sound of it!

Very interesting!

I think I need to find a copy...