Hard to believe we are already in the final quarter of the year, right? 2024 has flown by for me, but I have loved exploring the new book releases each month. This October, we have some perfect reads for the spooky season and colder days. Here are a few that you do not want to miss:
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SHADOWS OF SELF by Brandon Sanderson
‘Shadows of Self’ didn’t quite capture the fast-paced and lighthearted style I loved in the previous book, making it slightly less captivating.
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THE ALLOY OF LAW by Brandon Sanderson
‘The Alloy of Law’ is an impressive pivot from the original Mistborn trilogy, and its light-hearted tone was addictively fun.
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AFRICA RISEN: A NEW ERA OF SPECULATIVE FICTION by Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki and Zelda Knight
With thirty-two speculative stories, ‘Africa Risen’ is a diverse collection that had a mix of hits and misses for me.
September 2024 Monthly Spotlight
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:
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A MASTER OF DJINN by P. Djèlí Clark
‘A Master of Djinn’ delivers a fun blend of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and action in an alternate 1912 Cairo.
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STAY WITH ME by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
Heartbreaking and entertaining, ‘Stay with Me’ explores the painful clash between love and cultural expectations.
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THE CITY OF BRASS by S.A. Chakraborty
‘The City of Brass’ had so much promise, but the drawn-out, confusing execution and numerous YA tropes gradually smothered my interest.
