As autumn creeps in, this month’s new releases cater to those seeking the comfort of cosy tales and the thrill of spooky reads. However, for those not ready to let go of summer just yet, there are also some fun reads to keep the summer vibes alive a little longer. Here are my picks of promising releases for all types of readers:
Just JJ’s top pick:
Title: An Academy for Liars
Author: Alexis Henderson
Genre: Fantasy
(September 17th 2024)
Lennon Carter’s life is unravelling, so leaving it all behind to study at Drayton College was an easy choice. The school trains those like her with the gift of persuasion – the ability to wield their will to control others. Under the mentorship of her charismatic and intimidating advisor, Dante, Lennon begins the difficult task of mastering her immense power. However, as the dark secrets of the college’s past emerge, she must navigate power struggles and corruption to gain absolute power.
Honourable mentions:
- Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (Fantasy, September 3rd)
- The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen (Fantasy, September 3rd)
- The Swimmer by Loreth Anne White (Thriller, September 10th)
- The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi (Fantasy, September 10th)
- Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell (Science Fiction, September 10th)
- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman (Mystery, September 17th)
- A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft (Fantasy, September 17th)
- My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine (Romance, September 17th)
- Buried Deep and Other Stories by Naomi Novik (Fantasy, September 17th)
- The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter (Romance, September 24th)
- Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Contemporary, September 24th)
- Adam & Evie’s Matchmaking Tour by Nora Nguyen (Romance, September 24th)
- We Kept Her in the Cellar by W.R. Gorman (Horror, September 24th)
- The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain (Romance, September 24th)
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.