Seeing as Leah and Chloe both posted their Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of 2011 recently. I thought this would be the perfect time for me to draw up a list of my own! There are so many great books coming out this year, a couple that have just barely come out and a few already in my to-be-read pile that I’m pining over. Another factor in the books I’m pick has to do with my fellow reviewers here at Chick Lit Reviews. Quite a few of the books on my list are ones that have already been released in the UK and they have already been able to read & review. Needless to say, I’ve been dying to get my hands on them!

So without further adieu, my most anticipated books for 2011…

1. The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen - This is a very obvious choice for me. Many of you know I’m a huge fan of Sarah Addison Allen and the magical realism she weaves into her stories. They’re beautiful! If you’re a Cecilia Ahern fan then this book may be the book to pick up! I’ve already pre-ordered my copy in fact.

2. Skipping a Beat by Sarah Pekkanen - Pekkanen’s writing is so beautiful and her examination of the relationships we have with others is so perfect. Her novel out last year, The Opposite of Me, was one that readers were talking about for weeks after it came out and I’m definitely not going to miss a chance to join in the chatter. It’s going to be wonderful I’m sure!

3. The Uncoupling by Meg Wolitzer - I have this one coming up for a book tour and I’m so intrigued by the premise. A strange “spell” is cast over the town and suddenly the women turn away from their husbands and boyfriends for no apparent reason. It’s so intriguing and the obvious discussion that comes after throughout the book is bound to be great!

4. I Heart Hollywood by Lindsey Kelk - So, I know, many of you are saying “that book is already out.” Well, not technically here in the US. Here it hasn’t officially been released. I’m hoping for it this year, but we’ll see. I may have to have it shipped from overseas because I truly loved the first in the series!

5. The Very Picture of You by Isabel Wolff - Again, like Sarah Addison Allen, Isabel Wolff is one of my absolute favorite Chick Lit/Women’s Fiction writers. Her books are vivid and beautifully written. This is one I’m dying to read!

6. The Liberation of Alice Love & The Anti-Prom by Abby McDonald - Another one that is out in the UK, but not in America. Leah absolutely adored the first book listed and I cannot wait to read it. McDonald’s writing is fantastic! I know I’m going to adore both of these books!

7. The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen - A book about sisters with an incredible cover, truly! That’s the extremely shortened version of this story, but one I’m dying to read. I actually heard about it from the author via Twitter and ever since I’ve not been able to stop thinking about it.

8. The Violets of March by Sarah Jio - Another book I initially heard about while buzzing about on Twitter. I actually recently posted the book trailer, it was what hooked me and I’d highly recommend watching it…that is unless you don’t want to get stuck in a great book?

9. Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner - So, I’ve been reading a lot of Jennifer Weiner recently. I have a short story of her’s on my Nook right now called The Half Life that I’m completely enthralled with. This is a no-brainer for me, I’m definitely picking this one up!

10. Love by Cecelia Ahern - I’ve just finished reading The Book of Tomorrow, which was incredible and I’ll be posting a review for soon, and so when I saw Leah include this on her list, I knew I wanted it as well. Her writing is magical and just something you can’t help but want to keep reading. I can’t wait to read this one!

So, what do you think? Have you already read some of these? Are there any that you know you’ll be picking up as well?

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