- 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
Babel – R.F. Kuang
Babel is the eagerly anticipated new novel from R.F. Kuang, and it’s easy to see why. Kuang’s lush, evocative worldbuilding and compelling characters will captivate readers from the first page. ..
In 1836, Oxford was a bustling city full of energy and excitement. The Royal Institute of Translation was located at the center of the city, and all the power of the Empire flowed from its tower. The story follows two characters who are tasked with ensuring that this power is used for good, and who must navigate through a complex world full of politics and intrigue.
Robin Swift is a student who has been brought to England by a mysterious guardian after being orphaned in Canton. She soon realizes that this idyllic world is anything but idyllic, and she must fight against an empire that has taken over.
Release Date: 1st September 2022
Spell For Forgetting – Adrienne Young
When the body of a young woman is found in a remote wood, the detectives assigned to the case are determined to find out what happened. They soon realize that there is more to this case than they first thought–an ancient magic has been unleashed and is causing memories to be forgotten, and people to be lost. As they try to figure out how to stop the magic from taking over, they must also face their own personal demons.
Emery Blackwood is a young woman who is graduating from college with a degree in business. On the eve of her graduation, she finds out that her best friend, Lily, was killed by August Salt. Emery is devastated and has to find a way to cope with the tragedy. She begins to think about her life and how it could have been different if she had known what was happening.
Emery returns to the island after 14 years to bury his mother’s ashes. He is forced to confront her love - and the reason he left so abruptly. As the island begins to show signs of strange occurrences, Emery looks set to face the truth behind Lily’s death once and for all. ..
Release Date: 27th September 2022
Kingdom of the Feared (Kingdom of the Wicked #3) – Kerri Maniscalco
Kerri Maniscalco’s Kingdom of the Wicked series comes to a sizzling conclusion in this unforgettable book. Fans of romance and suspense will not be disappointed with the twists and turns this story takes. ..
Emilia is still reeling after that shocking discovery about her sister Vittoria. Before she can face the demons of her past though, Emilia yearns to claim her King, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She decides to travel to his castle and seduce him in order to gain information about her sister. ..
When House Greed’s high-ranking member, Vittoria, is assassinated, evidence seems to point to Emilia and Wrath as the murderers. Emilia and Wrath are then forced to come together in order to solve this murder and prevent the unrest brewing between witches, demons, shapeshifters and the Feared. ..
Release Date: 27th September 2022
The American Roommate Experiment – Elena Armas
Elena Armas’ new novel, “The Distance Between Us,” is a slow-burn romcom that will leave readers swooning. ..
Rosie Graham is a well-paid, successful romance writer who has decided to focus on her writing career instead of her social life. Unfortunately, she has a hard time getting started because she’s having trouble getting out of her head and coming up with ideas for stories. When Rosie’s best friend Lina tells her that she’s moving out of state and may be able to let Rosie stay at her place for a while, she takes the opportunity and moves in with Lina. However, when Rosie arrives, she realizes that Lina has actually lent her apartment to Lucas, who she has been stalking on Instagram.
Lucas arrives like a knight in shining armour, letting her stay with him until Rosie can get some temporary housing. To try and jumpstart her writer’s block, Lucas proposes he take her out on a series of dates. Strictly platonically of course! But can Rosie keep her crush under control? She has six weeks to find out!
Release Date: 6th September 2022
The Last Girl to Die -Helen Fields
The story of Adriana Clark, a 17-year-old girl who goes missing on the Isle of Mull, is a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot revolves around Adriana, who is missing for several weeks before she is finally found. While her disappearance is frustrating and puzzling, the story also has a heartwarming ending that will make you grateful for all the good in life.
When PI Sadie Levesque is hired to find missing teenager Adriana, she quickly realizes that the case is more complicated than it seems. The locals are hostile and the police are inept, so Sadie turns to her old friend, the FBI, for help. As the mystery deepens and Sadie starts to wonder if Adriana is really the last girl to die, she finds herself in danger from both sides. Can Sadie solve the mystery before it’s too late? ..
Release Date: 1st September 2022
Dreamland – Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Spark returns with his latest love story, one that mixes poignancy with risking everything for a dream. In this heart-wrenching novel, a young man risks everything he has to win the heart of the woman he loves, even if it means sacrificing everything he knows about himself.
Coby Mills is a musician who takes a job playing at a bar in Florida. He meets Morgan Lee, who turns his world upside down. Morgan is on her way to Nashville with plans to become a star. She wants Colby to join her. ..
Beverly is on a heart-pounding journey of her own, fleeing an abusive husband with her 6 year old son. Complicating matters further is Beverly’s son, who is also on a heart-pounding journey of his own. ..
Dreamland is a 384-page novel that promises to be an unforgettable ride. ..
Release Date: 20th September 2022
Fairy Tale – Stephen King
Stephen King is back with his long-awaited new novel, one that promises to mix in a delightful blend of fantasy, drama and, of course, horror. ..
Charlie is trying to make the best of a tough situation, but his problems keep piling up. His grades start to slip, and he starts to get into trouble with the school administration. Things come to a head when Charlie is caught smoking marijuana on school property. He’s expelled and labeled a juvenile delinquent. Charlie’s life spirals out of control as he loses everything he cares about. His relationship with his dad deteriorates further, and Charlie finds himself homeless and living on the streets. He’s desperate for a way out, but all the doors seem closed to him. ..
Howard Bowditch had a strange life. He was a recluse with a locked shed, and on one cassette tape, he told a story that no one would believe. The tape was recorded by Charlie, who found it after Bowditch’s death.
The story is about a young woman who is forced to leave her home after her family is killed in a car accident. She must find new ways to cope with the loss of her loved ones and the new life she has to create. Along the way, she must face challenges that will test her resolve and her beliefs.
Release Date: 6th September 2022
Liminal Zone – Junji Ito
The novel follows the story of a group of people who are taken hostage by a madman who has turned their city into a nightmare. The only way to save the hostages is to find and destroy the madman’s source of power.
Armed with four terrifying tales, Liminal Zone is a slightly different offering from Ito’s previous works. The plot teases a couple encountering a weeping woman sobbing uncontrollably at a funeral, along with another featuring a couple who decide to die together, entering the infamous suicide forest known as Aokigahara. What shocking secrets will these different characters uncover? We’ll find out soon! ..
The game is set to release on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One platforms on October 7th. Players will be able to explore a dark and twisted world, filled with stunning artwork and a delightfully twisted storyline. There are sure to be plenty of shockers along the way, making this one game you don’t want to miss. ..
Release Date: 2nd September 2022
The Ballad of Never After (Once Upon a Broken Heart #2) – Stephanie Garber
Once Upon A Broken Heart was a heart-wrenching story that left readers feeling broken and lost. The Ballad of Never After is even more heartbreaking, as it follows the story of a broken hearted woman who must fight to keep her life together after her husband leaves her. The novel is full of magic, mystery and heartbreak, as the author takes readers on an emotional journey that will leave readers feeling satisfied with the ending.
Evangeline Fox sets out to find her own magic to try and reach her happily-ever-after, when a new curse is revealed. When she enters into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again, Evangeline must fight for her life and the lives of those she loves. ..
Evangeline is in for a tough battle when she faces off against Jacks this time. Other forces are also at play, and Evangeline may not come out on top. ..
Release Date: 13th September 2022
The Bullet That Missed: (The Thursday Murder Club 3) – Richard Osman
Thursday Murder Club is back for another delicious murder mystery. This time around, the club is made up of four friends who are all eager to solve the latest case. But this time around, there are new members who are eager to join in on the fun. Can the group work together to solve this case before it’s too late?
The Thursday Murder Club is a group of detectives who investigate murders that take place on Thursdays. One year ago, the club was led by detective Elizabeth, who was killed in the line of duty. Now, new members are added to the club, and their mission is to find out what happened to Elizabeth and why her death has been so mysterious. The club is also facing a new foe: a serial killer who targets women.
The case of the missing girl Elizabeth has been making the rounds on social media for weeks, with no clues to what happened to her. Her friends and family are all eager to find out what happened to her, but no one knows how to get close to the case. Elizabeth’s best friend, Sarah, is determined to help find out what happened to Elizabeth and she starts by asking around town. She gets a lead from a local detective that Elizabeth may have been kidnapped. The detective is able to track down the kidnappers and they are arrested. Now it’s up to Sarah and her team of investigators to figure out what happened to Elizabeth and who did this.
Release Date: 15th September 2022
The Sunbearer Trials (The Sunbearer Duology, #1) – Aiden Thomas
Aiden Thomas, author of the New York Times-bestselling book, Cemetery Boys, is releasing a new Mexican-inspired fantasy book. ..
In this fast-paced story, Teo and Xio are the central focus. They are forced to compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained. Worst of all, Teo’s annoyingly handsome ex-best friend and famous semidiós Hero, Aurelio, is favored to win.
Fans of the Hunger Games will love this new romance, drama and intriguing trial-based fantasy story. ..
Release Date: 15th September 2022
Killers of a Certain Age – Deanna Raybourn
The story is set in a small town in upstate New York and it follows the lives of the people who live there. It’s a fun, exciting and fast-paced read.
The Museum’s 40-year anniversary is coming up and the employees are starting to feel a bit left out. They’ve been working hard for the organization, but now that their skills are considered old-school, they’re not being appreciated as much.
When the foursome are sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to mark their retirement, they are targeted by one of their own. Only the Board – the top-level members of the Museum – can order the termination of field agents, and as such, the women realize they’ve been marked for death. To get out alive they have to turn against their own organization and expose its secrets. ..
Release Date: 8th September 2022
The Golden Enclaves – Naomi Novik
The Golden Enclaves is a decent read and should mark a dramatic conclusion to this bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate.
Scholomance has always been a magical place, but El has changed the nature of it forever. Now, she’s back in the real world at the start of The Golden Enclaves, and how will her lessons learned inside the school apply? Will her grandmother’s prophecy come true? Is she really destined to spell doom of all the enclaves forever?
It seems like we won’t see much more of these characters in the near future, but to say more would be leading into spoiler territory.
Release Date: 27th September 2022
Silver Under Nightfall – Rin Chupeco
So what’s the big deal about this vampire novel? Well, according to some, it could be the next big thing in the genre. And if that’s true, then it could mean a whole new level of excitement for readers and reviewers alike.
Remy Pendergast is the only son of the Duke of Valenbonne, an elite bounty hunter of rogue vampires and an outcast among fellow reapers. Of course, the rumours are that Remy is half-vampire himself. Remy’s family has been persecuted by the other reapers for generations, and he has long been dreaming of finding a way to prove his family’s innocence. When he stumbles upon a vampire who has been caught in the act of killing a human, Remy is inspired to take on this challenge and protect his loved ones from this bloodthirsty creature.
Remy and Xiaodan team up to take on the vampires, but they are quickly outnumbered and outmatched. With only a few hours left before the city is destroyed, Remy must find a way to save his loved ones.
When Remy is offered a spot alongside them to find the truth about the mutating virus, she quickly realizes that it could be her only shot at saving herself and her loved ones. With all of the secrets and secrets that have been hidden from her, Remy is determined to get to the bottom of what’s going on.
Release Date: 13th September 2022
When in Rome – Sarah Adams
The author has written a story that is sure to make readers want to read on. This story is full of love and heartache, and it will leave readers feeling satisfied after reading it.
Amelia Rose is a burned-out pop star who has had enough of the music business. She drives off in the middle of the night for a respite in Rome, Italy. Rome, Kentucky of course.
Noah Walker is a good man who wants to help Amelia, but he’s not sure how. He’s never been good at taking no for an answer, so he decides to take her on as a client. He starts by telling her the truth: he doesn’t have the time or patience for celebrity problems. But his heart softens when it becomes clear that Amelia has been through a lot in her life alone. Noah offers to help her with anything she needs, from finding a new job to getting back on her feet.
Amelia is missing the small-town life she’s been living in for years. She’s been missing the people and the things that make those lives so special. Rome has everything she’s looking for, but she can’t help but be wary of him. She falls for him, but then her grumpy tour guide comes along and takes away all of her small-town memories.
Release Date: 20th September 2022
The Ways We Hide – Kristina McMorris
Kristina McMorris’s new book, Illusionist, tells the story of an illusionist recruited by British intelligence during World War II. The novel follows the illusionist on a perilous and heartrending path as he tries to save people from the Nazis. ..
As an inventor, Fenna has a unique perspective on the war. She joins MI9 to help thwart the Germans, but soon realizes that her skills may not be enough. The team must use all of their abilities to escape from the war-torn country. Fenna discovers that escaping her past is more treacherous than she thought.
This gripping story of love and loss looks like it’s going to be a solid read. It tells the story of two people who are in love and their fight to keep their relationship alive after a tragedy destroys their lives.
Release Date: 6th September 2022
Ledge (The Glacian Trilogy #1) – Stacey McEwan
In September, Stacey McEwan releases a new trilogy that takes on an ice-cold edge. The novel is written in the style of fantasy and romance, and it looks like a wonderful blend of both genres. It’s sure to be a must-read in September.
For centuries, the people of The Ledge have been content to live in fear of the Glacians. But one day, a young girl named Hope escapes from her captors and sets out into the unknown. She soon discovers that there is more to The Ledge than meets the eye – and that she is not alone in her quest for freedom. ..
Dawsyn is the only remaining member of her family, and has so far avoided the annual culling. She is chosen and ripped from her icy home by The Glacian. Ryon, a half-Glacian, helps her escape and they journey together down the slopes. While they are on their journey, distrust and questions are asked about what the future may hold for Dawsyn and her family. ..
Release Date: 13th September 2022
Loving the Dead and Gone – Judith Turner-Yamamoto
Judith Turner-Yamamoto’s novel Loving the Dead and Gone explores how both grief and love are the ties that bind. The novel follows the lives of two people who are struggling with the aftermath of a loved one’s death. Grief is a powerful emotion that can take over a person’s life, and love is another strong emotion that can help to fill the void left by a loved one. However, both emotions can be difficult to manage, and both people must find ways to cope with their feelings.
Clayton’s discovery of Donald Ray, a dead man from a freak car accident, upends his longstanding emotional numbness. Darlene, the seventeen-year-old widow, struggles to reconnect with her late husband while proving herself still alive. Soon Clayton and Darlene’s bond of loss and death draws them into an affair that brings the loneliness in Clayton’s marriage to a crisis. ..
Clayton and Aurilla’s affair is a story of forbidden love, death, and repeated loss. The divide of generations narrows and collapses as Aurilla’s own forbidden and tragic story of love, death, and repeated loss alternates with Darlene’s and Clayton’s.
Release Date: 6th September 2022
Foul Lady Fortune – Chloe Gong
Foul Lady Fortune is a speculative historical thriller that appears to be inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Interestingly, the events here follow on from those depicted in both These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends (Gong’s previous two excellent novels). However, the events of those stories are explained within Foul Lady Fortune, so you don’t need any prior background knowledge to dive into this one!
Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death in 1931 Shanghai by a strange experiment. However, it stopped her from sleeping and allowed her to heal from any wound. In order to continue living, Rosalind must learn to control her own body and not rely on others.
Rosalind uses her abilities as an assassin for her country, codenamed ‘Fortune’. She is desperate for redemption, and has used her skills to kill many enemies in the past. Rosalind is a skilled assassin who has been able to use her abilities to achieve great things for her country.
The story picks up quickly when a series of murders causes unrest in Shanghai. Rosalind is ordered to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind a terror plot. With a wicked blend of mystery and drama, Foul Lady Fortune certainly looks like an intriguing book.
Release Date: 27th September 2022
Thistlefoot – GennaRose Nethercott
Thistlefoot is a new series of fantasy novels set in the world of American Gods. The story follows the adventures of a young girl, Thistlefoot, as she travels to different parts of the world to learn more about Baba Yaga and her curse on humanity. While there, she meets many interesting characters along the way, all of whom have their own stories to tell.
The Yaga siblings, Bellatine and Isaac, receive a mysterious inheritance that turns out to be a sentient house on chicken legs. The siblings are resentful of each other until they realize the house can help them solve their problems. ..
The house known as Thistlefoot has arrived in the United States from Russia. However, a strange figure known as the Longshadow Man has tracked it down and is not happy about it. ..
The story of a young woman who is taken in by a family who seem to be perfect, until she discovers that they are actually criminals is an intriguing read. early reviews are positive for this one too!
Release Date: 13th September 2022
- “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
- “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel
- “The Great Gatsby” by F Scott Fitzgerald
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee 9. “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel 10. “The Catcher in the Rye” by J D Salinger
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! ..
