There is nothing better starting a new novel and instantly getting hooked. You know those books that you will read at any opportunity? Before bed, by the pool, on your lunch hour, you’ll even grab 2 pages on the metro it’s that good! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best 2020 novel releases, and the best bit – they’re all available right now!

Topics of Conversation – Miranda Popkey
This is Miranda Popkey’s debut novel, and nothing beats the thrill of discovering an amazing new writer. This book is laid out in a serious of conversations between two fictional women. They discuss everything from loneliness to anger and guilt. A bit like being a fly on the wall with two best friends.

 

Followers – Megan Angelo
This is Megan Angelo’s debut novel, and it really is a can’t-put-it-down book. The novel follows the stories of three separate women, who suddenly find themselves connected. On the edge of high-profile success they discover what their ‘follower count’ really means for their true dreams. A deep analytical look into our social media generation.

 

Love Her or Lose Her – Tessa Bailey
The perfect partner for relaxing in the sun (late afternoon, let’s be honest about this heat) is a juicy rom-com. And bestselling author Tessa Bailey knows just how to write them! This one follows a couple who grow apart instead of growing together, resulting in a marriage boot camp and one big secret.

 

The Henna Artist – Alka Joshi
17 year old Lakshmi escapes her rural village to Jaipur to follow her dreams. She becomes a henna artist to the wealthy, discovering their untold secrets along the way.

 

Writers and Lovers – Lily King
Author of bestselling Euphoria, Lily King knows how to write all the feels. When a ‘young prodigy’ loses her mother she must learn to channel her ambition again, all whilst being in love with two men at the same time.

 

In Five Years – Rebecca Serle
This is already a New York Times bestseller, and definitely a must read. When Manhattan lawyer Dannie aces a new job interview and accepts her boyfriend’s marriage proposal, her ‘five year plan’ is going to… plan. Until she wakes up the next day and finds herself five years in the future, and her five year plan didn’t go quite as expected. Grown up 13 Going on 30 vibes.

 

Afterlife – Julia Alvarez
Latina writer Julia Avlarez tells the story of Antonia Vega, an immigrant writer who is trying to deal with the sudden death of her husband and her sister’s disappearance. Her life has already been turned upside down, but things take a real right turn when an undocumented teenager turns up on her doorstep.

 

Big Summer – Jennifer Weiner
Jennifer Weiner knows how to write a plot that is totally relatable and Big Summer is no exception. This story of two ex-friends re-entering each other lives has all the complexities of female friendships, set in the stunning Cape Cod.

 

Beach Read – Emily Henry
A great beach read (lol), Beach Read is a meta novel about two authors who are total opposites and live next door to each other. Stuck in a literary rut, they make a plan to help each other finish their books. Sounds straightforward? Love has other ideas…

 

Head Over Heels – Hannah Orenstein
This rom-com is set in the super competitive gymnastics world. When one friend is forced to end her career, another friend is somersaulted (pun very much intended) into Olympic success, and marries their emotionally abusive coach. Storylines of love, friendship and competition follow.

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