The biggest season in the literary world is upon us. Traditionally, some of the most anticipated books of the year are released in the fall, staying fresh in our minds as the “best of" lists close out the year. Publishers bring everything they’ve got to the table, which means tough decisions about what to add to your TBR list. So many books, so little time, right? Here to help, our team of librarians has compiled a list of the books they’re most excited to read coming out between September through December.

So, as you shake the sand out of your bag and stuff in a sweater for the chilly weather, don’t forget to also pack your tablet, e-reader, or a good pair of headphones to take in some of these riveting reads. From harrowing true stories to a paranormal rom-com, holiday novellas to steamy romantasy, there’s a book that will perfectly complement a warm cup of tea as you cozy up for fall reading. If you’re racing against the clock to meet your 2024 reading challenge goals, this list should give you plenty to help you cross that finish line.

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Adult Fiction

The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Sept. 3

Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning from the bestselling author of The Midnight Library.

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Sept. 17

A novel of money and morality from the bestselling author of Leave the World Behind.

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Sept. 24

From the acclaimed author of The Notebook comes an emotional, powerful novel about wondering if we can change —or even make our peace with—the path we’ve taken.

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Sept. 24

An exquisitely moving story about grief, love, and family—but especially love.

A Jingle Bell Mingle by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Sept. 24

From the bestselling authors who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new holiday rom-com—'tis the season for second chances!

🎧 The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
Release date: Oct. 1

She’s looking for the perfect man. He’s looking for the perfect victim.

A new, twisting thriller from the bestselling author of The Housemaid.

The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 1

In this stunning novel, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives.

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 1

Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, this is an epic novel steeped in myth about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance.

The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct 29

A stylish and immersive new novel of ambition, legacy, and betrayal from the bestselling author of The Girl on the Train.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Nov. 19

A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that house them, and a parable for these peculiar times.

Adult Nonfiction

Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 1

Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light.

From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 8

Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough.

Framed by John Grisham
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 15

In John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, “the master of the legal thriller” (Associated Press) teams up with Jim McCloskey to share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions.

Sonny Boy by Al Pacino
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 15

From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory account of a creative life in full.

YA

Heir by Sabaa Tahir
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 1

Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the National Book Award-winning author about love, legacy, and vengeance.

Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Nov. 5

This is the stunning conclusion to the story that started in What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other!

Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Nov. 12

Romance, luxury, and secrets abound in this thrilling new collection that takes readers deeper into the world of the bestselling Inheritance Games series.

Juvenile

Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney
🎧 Audiobook
Release date: Oct. 22

In Book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family.

*Title availability may vary by library & region.

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