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As the dark evenings return, here in England we are fully aware of summer drawing to a close. We are also reminded that we are well into the second half of a year that has sped by.
How is everyone’s “new year resolutions” looking? You still have a chance to smash that one… you know, the one about this being the year to start reading or to read more. So, why don’t you check out our list of books coming out this month to see if anything catches your eye and moves your reading journey forward.
Title: Transcendent Kingdom
Author: Yaa Gyasi
Genre: Fiction; Contemporary
Our thoughts: Why does it feel like this book should come with a warming for readers to keep tissues close by?
Gifty, a Ghanaian American, battles with loss and trauma whilst pursing her career as a neuroscientist. The pain she feels drives her desire to understand the scientific basis behind the suffering around her. With themes such as race, mental health, addiction, religion, and family, this promises to be a deep read that stays with readers for a long time.
Title: Eat a Peach
Author: David Chang
Genre: Autobiography; Nonfiction
Our thoughts: Started from the bottom, now he’s here! What prize are you willing to pay for success?
Today David Chang is the chef and founder of his own restaurant business. However, his road to success is one filled with many challenges and adversities. In this memoir, he bravely opens up about his struggle with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts during his career. Even if you are not looking to become a chef, this could still be a very inspirational and interesting read.
Title: A Deadly Education
Author: Naomi Novik
Genre: Fantasy; Young Adult
Our thoughts: “Learning has never been this deadly”.
In a magical school where monsters lurk everywhere, El is unphased by the dangers that surround her. Yet, the very powers that will ensure her survival just might kill all the other students. Let the learning begin!
Title: Monogamy
Author: Sue Miller
Genre: Contemporary
Our thoughts: You would think that after nearly 30 years, you would know a person… I guess not!
When Annie’s husband, Graham, dies unexpectedly, Annie is lost. Whilst mourning, she discovered that he has been unfaithful. This sends the reader on a journey with her to discover how much she really knows of her husband and if she ever truly knew the man who loved her.
Title: Fifty Words for Rain
Author: Asha Lemmie
Genre: Historical Fiction
Our thoughts: Did someone say a non-traditional, coming of age story that explores colourism and honour-based culture? Sign us up!
Eight-year-old, Nori is no stranger to being alone. As the illegitimate child of a Japanese aristocrat and her African American lover, she is hidden from the world by her grandparents in their attic. This book explores what happens when the arrival of her legitimate older brother causes her to question her place in the world. What will she discover and what will it cost her?
Title: The Book of Two Ways
Author: Jodi Picoult
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Our thoughts: What doubts would we have about our life decisions if we survived a plane crash landing….Hmmm?
This book begs the question: “how would you live life if today was your last?” Throw in a romantic love triangle with a long lost flame and we are hooked! It will be interesting to see how the author explores Dawn’s two possible futures and to know what decision Dawn will make: husband, daughter and present life or the “dream life” that she left behind many years before? Can’t wait to find out!
Other books that caught our interest but did not quite make the list:
- Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson
- The Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you are excited about any of the books mentioned above or any other books coming out this month.
