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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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…
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:
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THE UNHONEYMOONERS by Christina Lauren
It’s official, I am #TeamOliveandEthan! ‘The unhoneymooners’ is the perfect example of the enemies to lovers trope done well! It’s funny, sweet, and (largely) realistic.
JUNE 2021 Monthly Spotlight
As the weather warms up (hopefully!) and things return back to some semblance of reality, here are some new books coming out this month that you can enjoy on the go or in the comfort of your home:
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GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER by Bernardine Evaristo
‘Girl, Woman, Other’ is a much-needed tribute to the lives and struggles of black women in Britain. Themes such as feminism and diversity are expertly presented through the depiction of women from different backgrounds, careers, ages, and sexuality.
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SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid
‘Such a Fun Age’ is an entertaining read that starts with a bang! Readers are quickly presented with an unpleasant scene that serves to capture our attention and set the scene for the rest of the book. Throw in Kiley Reid’s simple yet picturesque writing style, and, unsurprisingly, I was enthralled after reading a few chapters.