As the days get shorter and the nights get chillier, you’re going to want to grab a blanket and pick up a new page turner to warm up your nights. This fall sees the release of some new, exciting titles from cherished authors to new names that are sure to become favorites.
The One Who Got Away By Andrea Jarrell, Available Sept. 5
A riveting memoir that originally debuted in the New York Times column, “Modern Love”, Jarrel’s narrative takes us through her relationship with her mother and her tireless struggle to love and be loved.
Heather, The Totality By Matthew Weiner, Available Nov. 7
Creator of Mad Men, Matthew Weiner, has written a chilling, buzz worthy, short novel (144 pages) about the perils of obsession and staggering privilege.
Best Day Ever by Kaira Rouda, Available Sept. 19
“I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, and I am bursting with confidence. Today will be everything I’ve promised her…and more…” Paul Strohn is a perfect husband, father and advertising executive, living in a stunning home in a wealthy suburb. He has planned the perfect day for his darling wife, Mia, however as the day progresses Mia will soon find herself wondering how well she truly knows this perfect man she’s married. “Best Day Ever” is a psychological thriller that takes us through marriage, deception, trust and betrayal.
The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison, Available Sept 18
Acclaimed author Toni Morrison analyzes the “themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, and the desire for belonging.” Morrison examines questions such as “What is race and why does it matter? What motivates the human tendency to construct Others? Why does the presence of Others make us so afraid?” A definite must read for those pensive fall nights.
Uncommon Type: Some Stories By Tom Hanks, Available Oct. 17
Tom Hanks’ collection of 17 short stories is clever, witty, and just as lovely as you’d imagine. (P.S. it’s his first go at fiction, too!)
The Power by Naomi Alderman, Available Oct. 3
Margaret Atwood has already praised “The Power”, stating that it will “knock your socks off”. This provocative novel explores what happens to the world when young women realize their super-human, physical power.
The Blackbird Season By Kate Moretti, Available Sept. 26
1,000 blackbirds fall from the sky and a rebellious teenaged girl goes missing from a small town in Pennsylvania. Scandals, secrets and suspicion unfold in Kate Moretti’s latest suspense filled novel.
Fresh Complaint by Jeffrey Eugenides, Available Oct. 3
Pulitzer prize winning author Jeffrey Eugenides, returns with this collection of forthright and delightful stories.
Where The Past Begins By Amy Tan, Available Oct. 17
Writers: Add this to your book list immediately. Bestselling author Amy Tan of the beloved “Joy Luck Club” has written a memoir that will take readers through her formative years to her rise as a deeply influential writer.
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward, Available Sept 5
Jesmyn Ward’s latest title “Sing, Unburied, Sing” takes us on a momentous journey through the South where family, struggle and hope converge.
Little Fires Everywhere, Available Sept. 12
Two families that couldn’t be more different from one another meet in the tidy planned community of Shaker Heights. When the prim and polished Richardson family collides with troubled Mia and her daughter Pearl, both families find themselves on the edge of an upset that will forever change their lives.
Turtles All The Way Down by John Green, Available Oct. 10
You’re probably already familiar with John Green’s work- he’s the author behind “The Fault In Our Stars”. Of “Turtles All The Way Down”, Green writes, “This is my first attempt to write directly about the kind of mental illness that has affected my life since childhood, so while the story is fictional, it is also quite personal.”
Future Home Of The Living God by Louise Erdrich, Available Nov. 14
“Future Home Of the Living God” is a dystopian rollercoaster where evolution has regressed and women are giving birth to babies with primitive traits. The government wants to step in and prevent pregnant women from giving birth. Erdich takes us through this harrowing journey through the eyes of pregnant narrator, Ceder Hawk Songmaker, who is fighting for her life and the life of her unborn child.
What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Available Sept.12
In her own words, Hillary Rodham Clinton takes you through her thoughts, emotions and decisions during one of the most controversial and erratic presidential elections in recent history. A timely memoir that is a must read!
Her Body and Other Parties By Carmen Maria Machado, Available Oct 3
Carmen Maria Machado’s debut novel promises provocative and electrifying narratives that challenge our everyday perceptions of women and their experiences.
