Top Ten Tuesday – My Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Top Ten Tuesday has been one of my favorite memes ever since I started blogging, so huge thanks to Jana for taking over the hosting duties!
This week’s TTT topic is Most Anticipated Releases of the First Half of 2023. This is always an easy topic just because, of course, there are always so many books that I’m excited to get my hands on. I have ARCs for several of these so I’m glad I don’t have to wait too long to dive into them. As always, it’s a mix of romance and historical fiction, with just a hint of thrillers and fantasy.
My Most Anticipated Releases of the First Half of 2023
1. FINLAY DONOVAN JUMPS THE GUN by Elle Cosimano – “Author and single mom Finlay Donovan has been in messes before―after all, she’s a pro at removing bloodstains for various unexpected reasons―but none quite like this. When Finlay and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero accidentally destroyed a luxury car that they had “borrowed” in the process of saving the life of Finlay’s ex-husband, the Russian mob did her a favor and bought the car for her. And now Finlay owes them.”
2. THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT by Christina Lauren – “Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation and The Unhoneymooners .”
3. CODE NAME SAPPHIRE by Pam Jenoff – “A woman must rescue her cousin’s family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance, from the bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris.“
4. HAPPY PLACE by Emily Henry – “A couple who broke up months ago make a pact to pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.”
5. THE PARIS DAUGHTER by Kristin Harmel – “From the bestselling author of the “heart-stopping tale of survival and heroism” (People) The Book of Lost Names comes a gripping historical novel about two mothers who must make unthinkable choices in the face of the Nazi occupation.”
6. THE GOLDEN DOVES by Martha Hall Kelly – “Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—an extraordinary novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls.”
7. IN THE LIVES OF PUPPETS by T.J. Klune – “New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune invites you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts.”
8. YOURS TRULY by Abby Jimenez – “A novel of terrible first impressions, hilarious second chances, and the joy in finding your perfect match from “a true talent” (Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author).”
9. THE SPECTACULAR by Fiona Davis – “New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis transports us back to 1950s Manhattan and the glamorous Radio City Music Hall. . .”
10. LOVE, THEORETICALLY by Ali Hazelwood – “Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain.”
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Love Theoretically is on my list too. I really enjoyed Book Lovers last year, so I’ll probably check out Happy Place too.
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I’ve had really good luck with all of Henry’s adult romance novels. 🙂
I’m looking forward to reading Emily Henry’s new book. I hope you enjoy all of these when you get the opportunity to read them.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
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Same and I don’t think we’re alone. I’ve been seeing Henry’s book on so many lists this week. 🙂
I still can’t believe Ali Hazelwood has another one coming out when I still haven’t read Love on the Brain! I need to get moving lol. I’m looking forward to Happy Place and The True Love Experiment as well. 🙂
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Hazelwood has definitely been on a roll. She also has all of those novellas that came out last year. I’ve read and enjoyed two of those so far.
I have half of these on my TBR, and I bet you can guess which half. Hope you love each and every one of these books.
Haha, I bet I can guess too. 🙂
It’s fun to see an Abby Jimenez included since I’m listening to one by her right now. I’m loving it so far so I can definitely see me wanting to pick up her next one.
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I was late to the party reading her books but have really enjoyed them all so this new one definitely had to go on my list. 🙂
There are so many great books coming out this year! I’ve already pre-ordered Fiona Davis’ upcoming release.
Same here! I finally finished up my last backlist book from her in December and immediately pre-ordered the new one. 🙂
Ooooh, THE SPECTACULAR looks like a good one! I hadn’t heard of it before, so thanks for the heads-up. I hope you enjoy all these.
Happy TTT!
Susan
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I love Fiona Davis’ books so that’s one of the ones I’m most excited about!
May these all be five-star reads for you!
Lydia recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
Thank you!
I’m so curious about The Spectacular, and I’m hoping to read In the The Lives of Puppets too. Awesome list!
I’ve seen In the Lives of Puppets on several lists this week. 🙂
I can’t wait to read Hazelwood’s and Jimenez’s books too. I hope we love them.
Deanna @ A Novel Glimpse recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
Me too!
I really enjoyed Ali Hazelwood’s Love on the Brain, I’m going to have to pick this one up, too.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
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Her books are always such fun. I love those STEM heroines. 🙂
I’m looking forward to The Lives of Puppets as well.
I’ve seen it on quite a few lists this week. 🙂
I’m planning on the Christina Lauren, Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood books, probably on audio.
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I hope they’re all great reads for us both. 🙂
The True Love Experiment, Happy Place, In the Lives of Puppets and Love Theoretically made my list too 🙂 Hope you’ll love all of these!
Lindsey Habets recently posted…Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023
Thanks, I hope so too! 🙂
Looks like a nice selection of books! Lovely covers. I hope you enjoy all of these when you do finally get a chance to read them! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2023/01/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-am-most-excited.html
Thanks Cindy!
Yes to both Happy Place and Love Theoretically! I’m very excited for both of those. And that new Christina Lauren book looks good, too. 😀
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Those three are my most anticipated romances for the whole year! 🙂
Im so excited for yours truly, last year, part of your world was one of my favorites books
Vero recently posted…Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2023 • Top Ten Tuesday (January 10 23)
It was one of my favorites last year too. 🙂
What a lovely list of books to look forward to! And, I definitely did not expect the Russian mob to be mentioned in any of these blurbs!
Haha! You just never know what you’re get when it comes to Finlay Donovan. 🙂
Thanks for helping me find some new books to add to my TBR, I’ve added Code Name Sapphire, The Paris Daughter and The Golden Doves from your list!
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Oh yay, I love hearing that! I hope they are all wonderful reads for you. 🙂
All ten of these books are on my TBR and three were also on my list. I hope we both enjoy them all.
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Thanks, I hope so too. 🙂
These all sound good! I am looking forward to reading several from your list. Happy Place and Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun are on my list too. I hope you enjoy all of these books when you read them!
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I’m looking forward to several on your list, too! Love Theoretically, Happy Place, and the True Love Experiment. Hope we both love them!
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Well Suzanne we have several in common this week! What an exciting beginning of 2023!