As the leaves fall and we get into the swing of autumn, ’tis the season to read a nice fantasy book by the fire. Or cosy up in bed with a heart-thumping crime novel as the days get colder. Or perhaps a spooky read with all the lights on in advance of Halloween? Regardless of where or what you choose to read, below are our favourites picks from the new releases this month to help inspire your next exciting read:
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SIX CRIMSON CRANES by Elizabeth Lim
Despite the hype that surrounds it, ‘Six Crimson Cranes’ was not high on my list of books to read. The mediocre blurb failed to entice me with its offer of a light-hearted and fluffy, Young Adult (YA) read. It was not until I came across its beautiful cover at the bookstore that I was drawn to this book.
It was love at first sight! The elegant font, simple illustration and soft, pastel colours grabbing my attention and demanding that I read this book.
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson
At its very core, ‘The girl with the dragon tattoo’ is a book that is centred on crimes against women. This core theme is woven into a tale rife with financial intrigue, corporate crime, and a murder mystery. Was this overly ambitious for one book? To some extent, yes.
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THE NAME OF THE WIND by Patrick Rothfuss
I seem to be one of the few readers unimpressed by this fantasy “masterpiece”. Perhaps my taste in fantasy books is not mature or profound enough for such an elaborate tale. Or, perhaps I am merely disinterested in fantasy books that read like a convoluted autobiography and have no clear storyline.
SEPTEMBER 2021 Monthly Spotlight
September really is a month bristling with learning and change. It is the month that marks the start of autumn, the return of students back to schools and the celebration of “Global Literacy Day.” So, what better way to start this season than to revisit your reading goals? Whether you need to decrease you target or you’ve already smashed it out of the park, below are new books coming out this month that may want to add to your list:
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THE FLATSHARE by Beth O’Leary
What I was expecting: A light-hearted, funny read to infuse my veins with a shot of cuteness.
What I got: A deep exploration of overcoming mental and emotional abuse with sprinkles of humour and cuteness.
Did I like it anyway? Yes, but it took me a while to get into…
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A THRONE OF SWANS by Katherine & Elizabeth Corr
It is very rare for me to be undecided in the rating I want to give a book right after I finish reading it. Yet, here I am, confused because I was not fully enthralled by the contents of this book, but I still found myself constantly drawn to it by something I can not put my finger on.
AUGUST 2021 Monthly Spotlight
INTRO: As the 2020 Summer Olympics progressed in its celebration of athletes that are the very best at what they do, we couldn’t help but wonder what it would look like to see authors celebrated in a similar manner. That’s why, this month, we want to challenge YOU to show love to authors in any way you can.
Not sure where to start? You can begin by applauding the authors of the intriguing books below which are coming out this month:
