Books I Am Looking Forward To In 2009

The New Year is traditionally known as a time for reflection, change and looking to the future. Well, I don't really have any desire for reflection, no need to change (so I hope), so I think I will just look forward. And that means, looking forward to all the new releases scheduled for next year. Here are just some of the books I can't wait to read.

Kim Harrison's WHITE WITCH, BLACK CURSE, currently scheduled for release on February 24. This is the seventh book in the Hollows series, and I know I am not the only one looking forward to the next installment. This is not just an enjoyable paranormal series, but intelligent and funny, too. I wish I was as cool as Rachel Morgan.

Elizabeth Hoyt's TO BEGUILE A BEAST, scheduled for April 28. I am new to reading Ms. Hoyt's books, but I am eagerly waiting for the third in the Legend of the Four Soldiers series.

Lauren Willig's THE TEMPTATION OF THE NIGHT JASMINE, scheduled for January 22. I am currently rereading the entire series right now in preparation for the fifth book of the Pink Carnation series.

Rachel Caine is a busy, busy woman. February 3 is the release date for UNDONE, first book in her new Outcast series. CAPE STORM (due August 4th) is the 8th book in the Weather Wardens series. And LORD OF MISRULE, her fifth book in the Morganville Vampires series, comes out January 6th (okay, not much of a wait there).

And, on January 27, Helen Scott Taylor's American Title IV winning novel, THE MAGIC KNOT, is released. I will be talking about that here later in the month.

There are literally dozens of other books I am looking forward to, not to mention all the new authors and series I hope to discover. Feel free to share any you might be wanting, as well.

Have a safe and happy New Year!

Nicole