In the words of American musician and composer Frank Zappa, there are ‘so many books , so little time’. And, as a new year begins, those words still ring true. With the publishing schedule for the year ahead set to feature fan favourites such as Margaret Atwood, widely anticipated tell-all hardbacks (thank you, Prince Harry), and new debuts from up-and-coming writers, there’s plenty to get excited about in the world of books.

Whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or settled on ‘read more’ as one of your New Year’s resolutions, our guide to the best new books coming out in 2023 is here to help you expand your library with novels, biographies and must-reads you’ll actually enjoy.

The best new fiction for 2023

The best non-fiction of 2023

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