2023 is drawing to a close, but 2024 has plenty to be excited about.
Let’s take a look at some of the most highly anticipated books hitting the shelves in January!
You may have heard about the upcoming spy action-comedy movie Argylle starring big names like Dua Lipa, Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell, but you may not have heard that this movie is based on the yet-to-be released debut novel of the same name by author Elly Conway.
The novel follows CIA spymaster, Frances Coffey, as she attempts to save the day, but she can’t succeed without the help of Argylle – a troubled man with a very specific set of skills. Argylle the novel hits shelves on Jan. 9, 2024, so you can read it before the movie comes to screens on Feb. 2, 2024.
Sarah J. Maas, who brought us the highly popular Throne of Glass and Court of Thorns and Roses series, is back with the third book in her latest series, Crescent City.
The series began in 2020 with House of Earth and Blood, a gripping urban fantasy novel that follows half-fae Bryce Quinlan as she navigates a world filled with political intrigue, dark secrets, and a quest for vengeance after a tragic event disrupts her life in the city of Crescent City. The series features elements of science fiction and fantasy and is known for its captivating combinations of steamy paranormal romance, action and adventure. The third book, House of Flame and Shadow, continues the journeys of Bryce Quinlan when it is released on Jan. 30, 2024.
If you enjoyed the 2023 One Book, One San Diego selection, The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee, you may be interested in continuing your dive into the history of racism and systems of oppression in the United States, and the world.
Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World–And How You Can, Too by Ijeoma Oluo allows you to do just that, but also provides suggestions of actions that can be taken to promote widespread and lasting positive change. Use this book to learn ways to be the change you want to see in the world starting Jan. 30, 2024.
Check out sdcl.org or call the La Mesa Library at (619) 469-2151 to place a hold on any of these titles in either physical or digital formats while they’re on order, or after their publication date.
You can also see all the awesome upcoming events happening at the La Mesa Library, such as the return of Storytime on Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. with a brass trio program put on by Classics4Kids, or join us for a special musical event, “Latin American Music And Beyond” featuring talented musicians from the Center for World Music on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.
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