These are the books your favorite authors are most excited to pick up next year, including recommendations from Jodi Picoult, Kennedy Ryan, Abby Jiminez and more.

Dr. Bill Watson, superintendent of Catholic schools, holds a few of his favorite books, including “The Martian.” (Photo by ...

The staff from the Aspen bookstore recommends a novel take on AI, an examination of the problem of plenty and a Dutch post-WWII tale.