Eleven months have flown by, and with just one more left to conquer, I can think of no better way to close out the year and crush those reading goals than by diving into some exciting new releases! Here are the ones coming out this month that caught my eye:
Short Stories
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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.
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NEARLY ALL THE MEN IN LAGOS ARE MAD by Damilare Kuku

‘Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad’ was a quick and enjoyable read, with twelve different drama-filled short stories.
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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.
October 2020 Monthly Spotlight

Let’s get straight to the point – Winter is coming. Thankfully, so are new books! Check out the following books coming out this month that are perfect for snuggling up under a blanket: