eBooks Worth Reading In 2016
The popularity of eBooks has been climbing upwards in recent year, although the most recent data by the Bookseller shows a surprising trend. In the UK, the five big publishers have seen their eBook sales drop about 2.4%. But this is only in terms of volume, as if you look at the value of the books sold, eBook sales have grown by 7.1%. It seems the eBooks revolution is still going strong.
If you want to be part of the eBook generation, then we have a selection of great book ideas for you. Here are some of the best new eBook releases to shop in 2016.
Scandalous Behaviour by Stuart Woods
Scandalous Behaviour is a moments-after sequel to Woods’ 2015 book, Foreign Affairs. It follows the quirky character, Stone Barrington, who’s desperately looking for some peace and quiet. Unfortunately, his plans to relax in the British countryside don’t go according to plan as a deadly mystery falls in front of him.
Woods is a New York Times bestselling author, with his thrillers selling across the world. He’s been writing books, focusing on his Stone Barrington and Holly Barker series.
Release date: January 5, 2016
The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel
Yann Martel is the author behind the best-selling novel Life of Pi and fifteen years after publishing the book, Martel is back with a new novel. The High Mountains of Portugal follows similar themes of love and loss.
The book follows three stories. Tomás is a young man who discovers an old journal in Lisbon in the 1904. Some thirty years later, a Portuguese pathologist is in the middle of a murder mystery and fifty years on, a Canadian senator takes refuge in the European country with a chimpanzee.
Release date: February 2, 2016
Sudden Death by Álvaro Enrigue
Álvaro Enrigue is a Mexican writer, currently living in New York. He’s published four novels and two collections of short stories, winning awards along the way. Although he writes in Spanish, his books have been translated into multiple languages.
His latest book, Sudden Death, is a daring novel about the clash of empires in the sixteenth century. The book starts with a tennis match with the power to change the course of the world. The book is full of events and a visionary voice.
Release date: April 14, 2016
15th Affair by James Patterson
James Patterson is among the biggest-selling writers of all time, with his books selling in excess of 300 million copies around the globe. His latest book, which was published earlier this month, follows the favourite detective Lindsay Boxer.
Boxer is sent to investigate the murders of four bodies found in a luxury hotel. But as she begins to get closer to the suspect, her husband goes missing. Could it be that these two occasions are somehow connected?
Release date: May 2, 2016
We’re All Damaged by Matthew Norman
The Baltimore-based writer is publishing his latest book later this summer. If you are looking for something funny, yet incredibly moving, We’re All Damaged is a wonderful eBook to add to your collection.
The story follows Andy Carter, who was living an average, safe life. Andy had a job, he did charity work and he was generally a happy family man. But then he is struck by a change of events that end up with him losing his wife, moving to a new city and more importantly having to confront his own past.
Release date: June 1, 2016
About the Night by Anat Talshir
About the Night is a story about two different worlds colliding under the hot Israeli sun in 1947. It’s a book about the unexpected love story between Elias, a Christian Arab, and Lila, a Jew. Not only are they faced with barbed wire and stone, but the bitterness of two nations at war.
Anat Talshir has worked as an investigative journalist for over thirty years. After years of making documentaries and hosting award-winning TV shows, she has published her first novel. The English translation of the best selling book will come out later this year.
Release date: June 1, 2016
There are plenty of stunning eBooks out there and the above is a short selection of new releases worth reading. Whether you are a fan of drama or you like to thrill yourself, you’ll find something suitable from the collection. The best part about eBooks is that this is only the beginning of the year! We’re likely to see much more in the months to come.