Keeping up with your TBR can be hard, FFL is here to make it easier. We’re here to share our most anticipated new releases, by genre, for 2022. From swoony rom-coms to shocking thrillers to intriguing non-fiction, you’ll be sure to find your next read in the list below!

Romance

Book Lovers by Emily Henry, May 3rd 2022

One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn’t see coming…

Something Wilder by Christina Lauren, May 17th 2022

This page-turning adventure is full of second chances, complicated relationships, and the breathtaking beauty of the American Southwest will take fans on one wild ride.

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, January 18th 2022

A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story.

Weather Girl by Rachel Solomon, January 11th 2022

A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this electrifying romance

From The Jump by Lacie Waldon, July 19th 2022

 A chronic yes-woman finally admits to what—and who—she really wants in this unforgettable and heartfelt romantic comedy.

The Roughest Draft by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, January 25, 2022

They were cowriting literary darlings until they hit a plot hole that turned their lives upside down.

Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez, April 19th 2022

The New York Times bestselling author of Life’s Too Short delivers a refreshingly modern fairy tale perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Emily Henry.

Contemporary Fiction

Bless Your Heart, Rae Sutton by Susannah B. Lewis, May 3rd 2022

Sometimes what your life is missing is an eccentric group of older ladies to take you under their wing…

The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, June 14th 2022

An immensely satisfying page-turner in this tale about a summer of scandal at a storied Nantucket hotel. 

The Lifeguards: A Novel by Amanda Eyre Ward, April 5th, 2022

The bonds between three picture-perfect—but viciously protective—mothers and their close-knit sons are tested during one unforgettable summer in a gripping novel.

Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto, March 29th 2022

The aunties are back, fiercer than ever and ready to handle any catastrophe—even the mafia—in this delightful and hilarious sequel.

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, June 7th 2022

Evvie Drake Starts Over meets Beach Read in this heartwarming and hilarious novel about a divorced romance channel screenwriter whose script about her marriage’s collapse just might help her reclaim her life and find love.

The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith, March 1st 2022

An indie musician reeling from tragedy and a public breakdown reconnects with her father on a weeklong cruise in a pitch-perfect story about the ways we recover love in the strangest places.

Gilt by Jamie Brenner, June 21st 2022

One perfect diamond is all it takes to divide a family. Could one summer be enough to fix it?

The Liz Taylor Ring: A Novel by Brenda Janowitz, February 1st 2022

Three siblings. A priceless family ring. One legendary love story.

One Italian Summer: A Novel by Rebecca Serle, March 1st 2022

A moving and unforgettable exploration of the powerful bond between mother and daughter set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.

Thriller/Mystery

The Last To Vanish by Megan Miranda, July 26th 2022

A gripping and propulsive thriller that opens with the disappearance of a journalist who is investigating a string of vanishings in the resort town of Cutter’s Pass—will its dark secrets finally be revealed?

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, February 22nd 2022

A new locked room mystery, set in a Paris apartment building in which every resident has something to hide…

The IT Girl by Ruth Ware, July 12 2022

An unputdownable mystery following a woman on the search for answers a decade after her friend’s murder.

Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala, February 8th 2022

Death at a beauty pageant turns Tita Rosie’s Kitchen upside down in the latest entry of this witty and humorous cozy mystery series.

The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth, April 5th 2022

Sally Hepworth, the newest breakout star of domestic suspense delivers her next twisty novel about family secrets and lies in The Younger Wife.

Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins, January 4th 2022

A deliciously wicked gothic suspense, set on an isolated Pacific island with a dark history, for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.

My Summer Darlings by May Cobb, May 17th 2022

Three lifelong friends plus a dangerous, sexy new stranger in town add up to a scorching summer of manipulation, obsession, and murder.

Historical Fiction

Beautiful Little Fools by Jillian Cantor, January 4th 2022

A reimagining that expands on the literary classic The Great Gatsby in this atmospheric historical novel with echoes of Big Little Lies, told in three women’s alternating voices.

The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post: A Novel by Allison Pataki, February 15th 2022

Allison Pataki takes the reader on a luxurious ride filled with jet-setting locales and opulent mansions, while deftly revealing how Marjorie Post’s humble beginnings fed her desire to become a new kind of heiress, forging her own way through the world and keenly aware of her legacy.

The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey, March 29th 2022

Four women. One family heirloom. A secret connection that will change their lives—and history as they know it.

Our Last Days in Barcelona by Chanel Cleeton, May 24th 2022

When Isabel Perez travels to Barcelona to save her sister Beatriz, she discovers a shocking family secret.

The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis, January 25th 2022

A tantalizing novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City’s most impressive Gilded Age mansions.

The Tobacco Wives by Adele Meyers, March 1st 2022

A vibrant historical debut set in 1946 North Carolina following a young female seamstress who uncovers dangerous truths about Big Tobacco.

Young Adult

Rivals: American Royals III by Katharine McGee

The third book in the New York Times bestselling American Royals series is here, and a meeting of monarchs will test everyone’s loyalty to the crown…and their own hearts.

Tokyo Dreaming: A Novel by Emiko Jean, May 31st 2022

Return to Tokyo for a royal wedding in Emiko Jean’s Tokyo Dreaming, the sequel to the Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Tokyo Ever After.

Inheritance: American Royals Prequel by Katharine McGee, May 3rd 2022

Ever wonder how our future queen fell for her bodyguard? Or how Prince Jefferson and his sister’s best friend got caught in a love triangle for the ages? Grab your royal invitation and we’ll show you the night that started it all.

Long Story Shortby Serena Kaylor, July 26th 2022

A debut YA rom-com about a homeschooled math genius who finds herself out of her element at a theater camp, where she learns about friendship, love, and how to be herself.

Accomplished : A Georgie Darcy Novel by Amanda Quain, July 26th 2022

Georgiana Darcy gets the Pride & Prejudice retelling she deserves in Amanda Quain’s Accomplished, a sparkling contemporary YA featuring a healthy dose of marching band romance, endless banter, and Charles Bingley as a ripped frat boy.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy

Scorpica: The Five Queendoms by G.R. Macallister, February 22nd 2022

A centuries-long peace is shattered in a matriarchal society when a decade passes without a single girl being born in this sweeping epic fantasy that’s perfect for fans of Robin Hobb and Circe.

Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz, January 18th 2022

Dana Schwartz’s Anatomy: A Love Story is a gothic tale full of mystery and romance.

Non-Fiction

Fly Girl: A Memoir by Ann Hood, May 3rd 2022

An entertaining and fascinating memoir of gifted storyteller Ann Hood’s adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant.

Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be by Marissa Moss, May 10th 2022

The full and unbridled inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves―their peers and inspirations, their paths to stardom, and their battles against a deeply embedded boys’ club, as well as their efforts to transform the genre into a more inclusive place for all (and not just white men in trucker hats).

Under Construction : Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work by Chrishell Stause, February 8th 2022

A heartfelt, humorous personal memoir and relatable guide to overcoming obstacles, wising up about romance, and getting ahead in your career from the star of Netflix’s hit reality show Selling Sunset.

Living Fully : Dare to Step into Your Most Vibrant Life by Mallory Ervin, February 8th 2022

An irresistible guide to living without holding back, from the vibrant lifestyle entrepreneur and host of the Living Fully podcast

Full Out : Lessons in Life and Leadership from America’s Favorite Coach by Monica Aldama, January 4th 2022

From the breakout star of Netflix’s Cheer, a motivational and inspiring guide to becoming a champion in all areas of life.

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