Sunrise on the Reaping – Suzanne Collins (18th March)
In what will be a blast from the past for many of us, Suzanne Collins is back with another Hunger Games prequel. This time, the focus is on Haymitch Abernathy, the winner of the 50th Hunger Games and mentor to Katniss and Peeta.
Haymitch, played by Woody Harrelson in the popular film series, is a fan favourite character, and so dedicated Hunger Games fans have long awaited his time in the spotlight. Although, unlike the original games, the mystery of the outcome and nature of the games is missing, as it is known that the 50th games mark a Quarter Quell. So, with double the number of tributes entering the arena, the question is: how and why did Haymitch win?
Following the success of Collins’ prior prequel, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which tells President Snow’s villain origin story, and the subsequent film starring Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler, there is little doubt that this latest addition to the HGCU (Hunger Games Cinematic Universe) will continue to deliver.
Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry (22nd April)
Emily Henry is a celebrated romance author, with her most recent book Funny Story becoming a New York Times #1 Bestseller. Henry’s novels have found success on BookTok and beyond, due to their cosy feel and use of many of the beloved tropes of romance fiction.
Inspired by Taylor Swift’s song The Last Great American Dynasty, Henry’s upcoming book follows the story of two very different writers competing for the chance to write the life story of heiress Margaret Ives. After all, opposites attract love stories are what Henry does best!
We All Live Here – Jojo Moyes (11th February)
Known for her tear-jerkers like Me Before You, Jojo Moyes’ upcoming novel We All Live Here is sure to be no different.
The story follows a woman, Lila Kennedy, whose life seems to be collapsing around her, which is only compounded by the reappearance of her father thirty-five years after he ran away to Hollywood. Moyes deals with the unconditional nature of familial love and the path to forgiveness. It is certain to be an emotional read.