Hanging leaves and clothes aren’t the only things to look forward to in the fall: book nerds can start marking their calendars for some of the most anticipated releases of 2018, all of which are soon to hit shelves.
By far one of the biggest names in the Young Adult industry is “Kingdom of Ash,” the final book in the Throne of Glass series. Penned by Sarah J. Maas, the series follows a young assassin on her journey to fight for her life and her kingdom and has received numerous awards in addition to becoming one of the most popular young adult series of all time. Fans have followed Celaena Sardothien since she first hit the shelves in 2012 with “Throne of Glass” and will no doubt be lining up outside of bookstores to snag their copies as soon as they appear on Oct. 23.
Another fantasy icon whose name will forever be famous is George R.R. Martin, responsible for the immensely popular “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, more commonly recognized as Game of Thrones. While fans are going to have to wait a bit longer for the next book in the series, titled “The Winds of Winter,” dedicated Thronies will have the chance to catch up on the complex and intriguing world of House Targaryen with “Fire & Blood.” Hitting shelves on Nov. 20, “Fire & Blood” outlines the bloody history of the Targaryen family, their conquering of Westeros and their subsequent downfall. While some are disappointed by the lack of so much as a release date for the eagerly awaited “The Winds of Winter,” there’s no doubt that Martin’s intricate storylines will make reading “Fire & Blood” a must for understanding the rest of the series. And who in their right mind wouldn’t want to read a 736-page book about dragons?
In the wake of recent political events, some people may be encouraged to seek comfort from familiar, friendly faces. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be releasing a memoir on Nov. 13, detailing her rise from a Chicago-raised kid to an executive, mother and wife. “Becoming” will describe Obama’s triumphs and pitfalls, demonstrating her wit, humor and the victories she found as one of the most prominent advocates for women’s and children’s rights. In a world where political officials are often raised to impossibly-high statuses, “Becoming” offers readers the chance to remember that members of the White House are, in fact, human. And it’s not always a bad thing.
