From Kazuo Ishiguro's first novel as a Nobel laureate to hardback releases from Haruki Mukarami and Yaa Gyasi, here are the most anticipated book releases of 2021
Books serve as a perfect escape from the pandemic. And though the Hong Kong Book Fair has been postponed once again, it doesn't mean we still can't get our literary fix. There are a number of bookstores in Hong Kong where you can find your next read, or simply have your books delivered right by your doorstep.
No matter what you choose, a great book is something that we can all look forward to next year. To help you with that, we're rounding up the most anticipated upcoming releases for 2021. Whether it's crime, suspense or surrealism you're into––these books will have you covered.
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1. Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Klara and the Sun mark Kazuo Ishiguro's first novel since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature. The stunning new novel from the award-winning author simply asks, what does it mean to love?
It follows the story of Klara, an "artificial friend" with outstanding qualities who is waiting for a customer to choose her from the store she's being sold at. But when her chance finally comes, she realises the dangers of relying on the promises of humans. Ishiguro's upcoming novel is a thrilling story of world-building filled with tenderness—just what you should expect from a Nobel laureate.
Release date: March 2, 2021
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