“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
“The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
“The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Life of Pi” by Yann Martel
“The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Atwood
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 8. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez 9. Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 10. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
The First to Die at the End – Adam Silvera
In the prequel, the first to die is a young girl.
The night before Death-Cast goes live, there are questions on everyone’s mind. Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax?
Orion Pagan and Valentino Prince are two protagonists here, and the pair cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a connection. But when the first End Day calls go out, their lives are changed for ever – one of them receives a call… the other doesn’t.
Release Date: 4th October 2022
The Passenger – Cormac McCarthy
As the novel progresses, we are introduced to a cast of characters that will stay with us for a long time. The Passenger is an intense and compelling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This book promises to explore the legacy of sin and the madness of human consciousness, all while grappling with this big mystery. ..
Release Date: 25th October 2022
It Starts With Us – Colleen Hoover
It Starts With Us is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to It Ends With Us. The book switches between perspectives for Lily and Atlas, picking up during that tantalizing epilogue and continuing the story forward. ..
Lily and her ex-husband Ryle have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, Lily is ecstatic when Atlas asks her on a date. She obviously says yes, but her excitement soon dissipates when she realizes that Ryle is still very much in the picture. Atlas and Lily had a passionate relationship while they were together, but things ended badly after he left for college. Now that he’s back in town and has been accepted to a prestigious law school, Lily is apprehensive about how he’ll react to seeing her with another man again. ..
With the release of “The Girl on the Train,” many are anticipating a gripping and pulsating thriller. ..
Release Date: 18th October 2022
The Atlas Paradox (The Atlas#2) – Olivie Blake
Last month, in Babel, the dark academic world was rocked by the release of The Atlas Paradox. This month, it’s finally here – and we couldn’t be more excited! From dark academia last month to this month’s long-awaited sequel The Atlas Paradox, it’s a good time to be a fan of this genre! ..
With the Atlas Six essentially laying the groundwork for a potential war, expect plenty of backstabbing, betrayal and breathless chaos in this follow-up.
The story of the The Atlas Six, a secret society of Alexandrians with raw world-changing power, returns to our magical world. Their plans to change life as we know it are already under way.
The cost of knowledge is steep, and as the price of power sees our six magicians forced to choose a side, which alliances will hold?
Release Date: 25th October 2022
Demon Copperhead – Barbara Kingsolver
This is a book you’ll want to keep an eye on this month. Poignant and well-written, it tells the story of David Copperfield like no other.
In “The Outsiders,” S.E. Hinton tells the story of a boy, Johnny, who is born to a teenage single mother in the mountains of southern Appalachia. Through foster care, child labor, derelict schools, addiction and disastrous loves, Johnny deals with his own mortality and invisibility in a popular culture that has largely abandoned rural people. Hinton’s novel is an insightful look at the effects of poverty and social injustice on individual lives. ..
Lost Boys is a novel that transposes Victorian times to a contemporary American South setting. It is set to speak for a new generation of boys who have been lost and are searching for their place in the world. ..
Release Date: 18th October 2022
No Plan B – Jack Reacher (#27)
Jack Reacher is a thrilling, popcorn-munching flick that is sure to keep audiences entertained. With no plan B, this looks like another successful release from the talented cast and crew. ..
The two witnesses are Jack Reacher and a woman named Cathy. They both see the same tragedy, but give very different accounts of it. The first witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a busy intersection in Colorado, which is chalked up to be a suicide. The second witness? Jack Reacher himself. He’s seen what’s happened and he doesn’t believe that it was a suicide.
As Reacher begins his investigation into the death of a woman he knew only as “The Girl,” he quickly realizes that there is more to this than meets the eye. The people in power have something much more sinister in mind, and if they’re not careful, their plans could come crashing down.
Release Date: 25th October 2022
Flight 171 – Amy Christine Parker
Amy Christine Parker’s latest book, Flight 171, is a cautionary tale about the dangers of flying.
Devon Marsh is determined to make a fresh start on her ski trip, but when she boards the plane with her classmates, she quickly realizes that some of her secrets are still hidden. She’s determined to clear them up, but when the plane takes off, she’s left with a lot of unanswered questions.
A supernatural creature has hijacked their flight and given them a deadly ultimatum – choose one among them to sacrifice before the end of the flight. If she fails, the plane will crash. ..
With just over 300 pages to play with, this looks like the perfect horror treat for Halloween! ..
Release Date: 4th October 2022
The Christmas Clash – Suzanne Park
Suzanne Park’s new novel, “The Christmas Romcoms,” looks like a delightful little book to snuggle up with.
Chloe and Peter set out to save their families’ livelihoods by working together to save the mall. However, they quickly realize that they have a lot of differences and can’t work together. They are forced to work together, but it’s not easy.
Release Date: 4th October 2022
Mad Honey – Jodi Picoult
Jodi Picoult’s later novel, Mad Honey, falls to the must-read mystery thriller category this October. This suspenseful book looks like it’s going to be a sure-fire winner.
When Olivia’s father dies, she is left with the business and her mother moves back to town. Olivia takes over the bar and starts to feel like she’s home again. But when Lily moves in next door, she realizes that everything is still the same–except for the fact that her best friend has moved away. Can Olivia make new friends in her new town and figure out how to make her old ones work?
When their paths cross, Olivia and Lily were best friends. But after Olivia’s death, things take a turn for the worse. Lily is found dead and Asher is questioned by police. Olivia is adamant her son is innocent, but is he really?
Release Date: 4th October 2022
Our Missing Hearts – Celeste Ng
In the world of Our Missing Hearts, the love between two people is unbreakable. Celeste Ng’s novel tells the story of a young couple who are forced to flee their home after a terrorist attack destroys their city. They find themselves in a new place, but their love is still strong. The couple must fight against all odds to keep their relationship alive and they must do so while facing fear and danger. Celeste Ng’s novel is an inspiring book about the unbreakable love in a world consumed by fear.
Bird Gardner is a 12 year old boy who lives a quiet life with his loving but broken father. For a decade, their relationship has been governed by laws written to preserve “American culture” in the wake of years of economic instability and violence. However, after the death of his father, Bird is forced to face the reality that American culture may not be what it used to be.
Authorities are now allowed to relocate children of dissidents, especially those of Asian origin, and libraries have been forced to remove books seen as unpatriotic—including the work of Bird’s mother, Margaret, a Chinese American poet who left the family when he was nine years old. This move comes as a response to the increasing number of political protests and civil unrest in China. The government is also concerned about the spread of communism and its potential impact on China’s economy and society.
Bird’s journey sees him head off in search of his mother, through the ranks of an underground network of librarians, into the lives of the children who have been taken, and finally to New York City, where a new act of defiance may be the beginning of much-needed change.
Release Date: 4th October 2022
The Family Game – Catherine Steadman
This suspenseful thriller, The Family Game, looks like it could be a proper page-turner. ..
The story follows Harry, a novelist on the brink of stardom, and Edward, her husband-to-be, as they are interrupted by the reemergence of the Holbecks, Edward’s family and the embodiment of old money. The Holbecks are a powerful family who have been influential in Harry’s life for years. They have recently moved into a new house and are trying toWelcome them into the family. However, they are not happy with their new surroundings and want to get rid of the old money that is associated with them.
Edward is set to inherit a large sum of money from his family, but when Harry meets Robert, he discovers that she has a cassette tape with a confession on it that could change everything. ..
Release Date: 18th October 2022
Hester – Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester Prynne is an interesting reimaging of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. She is a strong and independent woman who stands up for what she believes in, even when it means facing danger. She is also a compelling character who makes readers want to learn more about her.
Isobel Gamble is a young seamstress who sets sail from Scotland in the early 1800s with her husband. When she arrives in Salem, she finds out that her husband has left her and she is penniless. ..
Nathaniel Hawthorne is drawn to Isobel because she is haunted by her ancestors, who sent innocent women to the gallows. Isobel is an unusually gifted needle-worker, troubled by her own strange talents. They fall in love and begin a relationship that becomes a symbol of love and understanding between people of different backgrounds.
Nathaniel and Isobel have become close as they both try to come to terms with the fact that their loved one is safe and back home. They are a muse and storyteller; the enchanter and the enchanted. But which is which? Nathaniel is the one who tells stories of love, adventure, and heartbreak; Isobel is the one who helps him see the beauty in life.
Release Date: 4th October 2022
Bad Girl Reputation – Elle Kennedy
Elle Kennedy is back with another book that will have you flipping through the pages in no time. Her books are known for their deliciousness, and this one is no exception. Whether you’re looking for a quick read or something to take your mind off of things, Elle Kennedy’s books are perfect for you. ..
However, Evan shows up unannounced at the funeral home and begs Genevieve to come back to him. She resists, but eventually succumbs. What follows is a story of love, heartbreak, and redemption. Genevieve West returns home for her mother’s funeral after a tumultuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend Evan Hartley. After resisting his advances at first, Genevieve eventually succumbs and falls in love with him again. Their story of love, heartbreak and redemption is told in this novel. ..
However, it’s impossible to stay away from someone in such a small town and the pair inevitably cross paths once more. Genevieve is determined not to go down this path again though, and she manages to stay strong, temporarily remaining in town to help her father run his business. All’s well until Evan finds somebody else. ..
Release Date: 4th October 2022
Jackal – Erin E. Adams
Jackal is a unique book that combines multiple genres together. The book has elements of horror, thriller, mystery and suspense all intertwined with a through-line tackling racism.
Liz Rocher returns to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for the wedding of her best friend. Rocher is uneasy about the town’s predominantly white population and their reactions to her being black. On the day of the wedding, Caroline, the daughter of Rocher’s best friend, goes missing. Blood is found on a piece of white fabric left behind at the wedding. ..
There’s something about this story that makes it intriguing. It’s hard to say much more without giving away too much, but it looks like there could be a lot of mystery and excitement waiting for readers. ..
Release Date: 4th October 2022
If You Could See The Sun – Ann Liang
If You Could See The Sun is a novel that’s going to be very easy to read and very difficult to put down.
Alice is a high school student in Beijing who has always felt invisible at her elite boarding school. She’s the only scholarship student among China’s most rich and influential teens, but then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible - actually invisible.
Alice begins to sell her secrets to the highest bidder, turning a profit on each disclosure. But when her new friends find out about her business, they become concerned for her safety. Can Alice keep her secrets safe enough for them to trust?
Release Date: 1th October 2022
The Boys from Biloxi – John Grisham
John Grisham’s latest novel, “The Firm,” is set in the fictional town of Denton, Texas, and it looks like it’s going to be a big hit. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a lawyer named John who is trying to save his job after being laid off from his previous company.
For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches and seafood industry. But it had a darker side- with the vice controlled by small cabal of mobsters, many of whom rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia. ..
Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi in the 60s. They were childhood friends, but as teenagers their lives took different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor. Hugh’s father became the Boss of Biloxi’s criminal underground. The two families were headed for a showdown, one that would happen in a courtroom. ..
As the town of Biloxi, Mississippi, falls into disrepair and its residents are forced to flee for their lives, the boys from Biloxi must come to terms with their past and find a way to move on. As they do so, they must also reckon with the challenges of a world that has changed since they left home.
Release Date: 1st October 2022
One Woman’s War – Christine Well
One Woman’s War is a historical novel set during World War II and tells the story of Christine Well, an American woman who is forced to fight in the war. Well has written a powerful and compelling book that should whet the appetite for those looking for another wartime novel.
Paddy is recruited to help Ian Fleming in his plan to deceive the Germans about Allied invasion plans. She is quickly drawn into the intrigue and must decide whether she is loyal to her country or her new husband.
She jumps at the chance to work as an agent in the field, even after the operation begins to affect her marriage. But could doing her duty for King and country come at too great a cost?
Release Date: 4th October 2022
Dark Room Etiquette – Robin Roe
Robin Roe’s new book, Dark Room Etiquette, offers a unique perspective on the etiquette of online dating. This book provides tips for how to be successful online dating and avoid common mistakes.
Sayers Wayte is a 16-year-old who has everything going for him. He’s popular, has a great family, and lives in a beautiful home. But when Sayers is kidnapped by a man who tells him the privileged life he’s been living is a lie, Sayers begins to question everything he thought he knew. In the end, Sayers must decide whether to stay in the life he knows or risk everything and follow his heart. ..
Sayers is trapped in a windowless room, without knowing why he’s been taken or for how long. To survive, he must play the part his abductor has created for him. Sayers is in a race against time to figure out what happened to him and why he’s being held captive.
As time goes on, the line between fact and fiction becomes increasingly blurred. ..
Release Date: 11th October 2022
No Strangers Here (County Kerry Murders #1) – Carlene O’Connor
The first County Kerry Murders volume is a mystery novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you follow the case of three murders that took place in County Kerry. The author does an excellent job of creating a suspenseful atmosphere and making you want to know what will happen next.
The new series, set in the heart of Ireland, follows vet who returns home to the village where she grew up and must reckon with her past.
When the body of 69 year old Jimmy O’Reilly is found propped on a boulder, staring sightlessly out to sea, a cryptic message is spelled out next to the body. 69 polished black stones and a discarded vial of deadly veterinarian medication lies nearby. Jimmy was a wealthy racehorse owner, known as The Dancing Man. In a town like Dingle, everyone knows a little something about everyone else. But dig a bit deeper, and there’s always much more to find.
Detective Inspector Cormac O’Brien is dispatched from Killarney to lead the murder inquiry. He is determined to uncover every secret about the murder. However, what is the real secret lurking in the depths of this town? Who killed Jimmy? ..
Release Date: 25th October 2022
A Heart Full Of Headstones – Ian Rankin
Ian Rankin is one of the most popular authors in the thriller genre, and his latest book promises to be a page-turner. ..
John Rebus has always been a law-abiding citizen. But when he’s called to investigate a crime that could put him behind bars for the rest of his life, he takes matters into his own hands. What drives him to do this?
Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke is tasked with the city’s most explosive case in years: an infamous cop, at the center of decades of misconduct, has gone missing. ..
John Rebus is on the run from both crime lords and the police. He needs help to find himself and repay a debt he owes. A reckoning is coming, and who will come out on top?
Release Date: 13th October 2022
This October, we recommend checking out the following books:
- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte
- “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde
- “To Build a Fire” by Jack London 8." The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger 9." To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee 10." The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald 11." Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte 12." The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde 13." To Build a Fire" by Jack London 14." Animal Farm" George Orwell 15." 1984″ George Orwell 16." Brave New World Aldous Huxley 17." Dracula Bram Stoker 18." Lord of the Flies William Golding 19." Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad 20 ." Frankenstein Mary Shelley ..
We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite books, but we know that there are many more that you’ll love. So please let us know in the comments what books you’re looking forward to reading! ..
