Fiction
Mitch Albom offers his first nonfiction in over a decade, Deirdre Bair revisits the writing of her Beckett and de Beauvoir biographies, Susannah Cahalan examines an experiment that changed our understanding of madness, Karine Jean-Pierre encourages political engagement, and Riad Sattouf continues his best-selling graphic memoir. In fiction, Allen Eskens looks at a splintered Ozarks community, and Erin Morgenstern takes us to a magical, underground world through an ancient library.
Veterans from Spenser to Alex Cross, plus lots of female gumshoes (Agatha Raisin, Stephanie Plum, Lady Dunbridge).
Gear creates an immersive world; a light beach read; for fans of sf or inventive short stories; flawlessly translated and exquisitely written; a perfect read for beach or poolside; Mallery’s latest novel is a breath of fresh air; part spy thriller, part sf adventure; this latest series entry does not disappoint
Mega-hit comedy duo Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal create Southern town with dark edges, Jojo Moyes does something a little different as she visits the Depression-era Horseback Librarians of Kentucky, and librarian and Alex Award winner Racculia takes her heroine on a wild treasure hunt.
Big-name authors from W. Bruce Cameron to Elin Hilderbrand to Danielle Steel keeps the pop fiction popping in October.
Readers unwilling to engage with disagreeable or unlikable characters need not apply; a moving noir that reminds us that no one who draws breath has nothing left to lose; breakneck action, mystery, magic, and thoughtful sf collide in this omnibus collection; this one is sure to become a favorite among history buffs and war fiction fans; this type of weird horror is where Hine excels; 300 fans looking for something with a similarly propulsive narrative may be disappointed; the first truly essential graphic novel to tackle American life since 2016
The book quickly relegates series regulars to the sidelines to focus on Violet and Andre’s rekindled passions; recommended for readers of Regency romance, particularly those who love their heroines in nontraditional roles; a fun, spicy read that should entice audiences
A dark read perfect for devoted horror fans; Campbell’s fans will be thrilled; the plot will keep readers engaged; should appeal to readers of contemporary PI stories; a solid choice for fans of vampire lore; recommended for fans of action with a twist of the supernatural; Schwartz diligently assembles the pieces of a difficult life; a fun read from Stuart
Illuminating one of the great love stories of the twentieth century—Tennessee Williams and his longtime partner Frank Merlo—Leading Men is a glittering novel of desire and ambition, set against the glamorous literary circles of 1950s Italy.