five: books i can't wait for in 2013

I do miss blogging. I'd make a commitment to do it more often, but I'm not sure I could stick to it once I go back to work. But right now, while I have some time, I plan to do my series of yearly "five" posts for 2012, starting with the books I can't wait for in the coming year.

This is such a hard list to come up with; it seems like all of my favorite authors, and many of the series I read, have books coming out in the coming year and it's hard to narrow my list down to only five, but here goes my attempt.

1. The Book of Broken Hearts

Sarah Ockler

Pub date: May 2013

After how great Bittersweet was I'm all jazzed up for Ockler's next story, and this one, about sisters and broken hearts, sounds right exactly up my alley. Cannot. Wait. Plus, how great is that cover? (Especially the font -- love.)

2. Just One Day

Gayle Forman

Pub date: Jan 2013

Gayle Forman's writing is so beautiful, emotional, and honest that I can't wait for her next duo of books, the first of which is coming in less than a month. Sometimes her writing is so good I can't even stand it. The plot of this one sounds almost sickeningly romantic, but in a sad sort of way, if that makes sense. To say I'm looking forward to it would be an understatement.

3. The Moon and More

Sarah Dessen

Pub date: June 2013

Sarah. Dessen. I honestly don't even know the summary of this one but who cares even? 

4. Shades of Earth

Beth Revis

Pub date: Jan 2013

I am so looking forward to the conclusion of the Godspeed trilogy, which started strong and then burst into UNBELIEVABLY GREAT territory with book two. I'm confident that the third book will end it well, because Revis is such a great and talented sci-fi writer and this is such a strong story. Can't wait.

5. Isla and the Happily Ever After

Stephanie Perkins

Pub date: May 2013

Ahhh!!! If this is even half as great as Anna and the French Kiss I'm going to be ecstatic. 

So, what 2013 books are you looking forward to?