No need to worry about what to read next with your book club this fall—we've got you covered with a selection of the season’s most anticipated fiction titles. This year’s selection includes a variety of captivating reads, from from charming and offbeat to deeply emotional and thought-provoking. Check out the quirky Hard Copy by Fien Veldman or the introspective world of Libby Lost and Found by Stephanie Booth. Make room for another sure-to-be book club favorite with Freida McFadden's The Boyfriend, and dive into captivating literary fiction with Water Finds a Way by Meghan Perry, or the witty humor of Repeat After Me by Jessica Warman.
Also on the list is Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell, an imaginative debut that explores race and identity in a transformed America. For fans of Agatha Christie and Murder, She Wrote, The Authors’ Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White offers a clever locked-room mystery set in the Scottish Highlands. Danzy Senna’s Colored Television presents sharp satire and insightful commentary on race and ambition. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney provides a moving exploration of love and grief, while TJ Klune’s Somewhere Beyond the Sea brings readers back to the magical world of Marsyas Island from The House in the Cerulean Sea. Rounding out the list are Niall Williams’ Time of the Child and Laura Dave’s The Night We Lost Him, both beautifully crafted novels that will spark engaging discussions.
Don't forget to add these titles to your "want-to-read" shelf now, and include them on your upcoming polls to recommend them to your club for an unforgettable fall reading experience!
Hard Copy: A story of girl meets printer
by Fien Veldman
This is a story of girl meets printer.
A customer service assistant spends her long workdays printing letters. In the dark confines of her office, she befriends the printer and begins to open up to him, talking about her fears, her past, her hopes and dreams.
To her, a beautiful friendship is blossoming. To her boss, she's losing her mind.
Diagnosed with burnout and placed on leave, she faces severance and – worse – separation from her beloved printer. But she's not about to give up on her only friend without a fight. It turns out, neither is he . . .
Libby Lost and Found: A Novel
by Stephanie Booth
Libby Weeks, author of a bestselling children’s series, has an overdue manuscript…and was recently diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. As her symptoms worsen, Libby has to admit she needs help finishing her last book, so she turns to eleven-year-old superfan Peanut Bixton, who knows the books even better than Libby does—but has secrets of her own.
Libby Lost and Found is for people who don’t know who they are without the books they love. It’s about the stories we tell and the chapters of our lives we regret. Most importantly, it’s about the endings we write for ourselves.
The Boyfriend
by Freida McFadden
"A new, twisting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid is Watching!
Sydney Shaw has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all, but finally, she hits the jackpot! Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital.
Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe.
After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams…"
Water Finds a Way: A Novel
by Meghan Perry
A powerful novel about the intersecting lives of characters striving to escape painful legacies and pursue second chances in a coastal Maine fishing village. Readers will be captivated by the eccentricity a small town offers and the redemptive powers of the sea and hard work. Perfect for fans of Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout and The People We Keep by Allison Larkin.
Repeat After Me
by Jessica Warman
Caution: consuming magical ceviche of questionable origin may result in immortality, no consequences to any actions, and getting stuck in a time loop for all of eternity.
Same annoying classmates. Same island suspended in time by an evil oyster farmer with a god complex. Same Friday, again and again. But what should be a nightmare for Emma turns into an endless opportunity to uncover the true meaning of life…or to finally. just. get. laid.
Be prepared to roll your eyes. And maybe gasp in shock. But most of all, get ready to laugh out loud at the truly bizarre and wildly memorable characters in this satirical, off-the-wall, and surprisingly heartfelt mature YA novel with plenty of appeal for adult readers, perfect for fans of Palm Springs and Booksmart.
Sky Full of Elephants
by Cebo Campbell
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell imagines a world where all white people have mysteriously disappeared. A year after the event, Charlie Brunton, a Black professor and ex-prisoner, is contacted by his estranged daughter, Sidney, who has been in hiding. Together, they embark on a journey across a transformed America, confronting their past and the new reality they live in. With sharp insights into race, identity, and healing, this imaginative debut explores what it means to be Black in a society free from whiteness. Perfect for book clubs and fans of Afrofuturism and thought-provoking fiction.
The Author's Guide to Murder
by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White
Perfect for book clubs, this witty locked-room mystery from bestselling authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White is a must-read for fall! The Authors’ Guide to Murder combines the best of Agatha Christie and Murder, She Wrote with a modern twist. Set in the atmospheric Castle Kinloch in the Scottish Highlands, the story revolves around a sensational murder of a literary superstar, Brett Saffron Presley. With three American authors as prime suspects and a skeptical detective determined to uncover the truth, this novel is filled with unexpected twists, sharp satire of the literary world, and delightful character dynamics. The blend of mystery, humor, and rich setting will ignite spirited discussions in any book club, making it an ideal choice for your next meeting. Add this captivating read to your list and prepare for a thrilling adventure!
Colored Television
by Danzy Senna
Colored Television by Danzy Senna is a sharp, funny, and satirical exploration of race, ambition, and identity. Jane, a biracial writer struggling to finish her second novel, gets a chance at success when she partners with a Hollywood producer to create a biracial comedy. However, things quickly spiral out of control. Blending humor with deep social commentary, this novel skewers Hollywood culture and examines the pressures of family, work, and race. Perfect for fans of biting cultural satire, Colored Television is a witty and thought-provoking take on modern America.
Intermezzo
by Sally Rooney
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney is a moving exploration of love, grief, and family dynamics. Following the death of their father, two brothers, Peter, a successful lawyer, and Ivan, a socially awkward chess player, struggle to navigate their lives and relationships. Peter is torn between his first love, Sylvia, and a new, carefree college student, Naomi, while Ivan begins a passionate relationship with an older woman, Margaret. In this delicate "interlude" of grief and self-discovery, Rooney masterfully examines the fragility and complexity of human connections. A beautifully written, emotionally resonant novel.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
by TJ Klune
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune is the highly anticipated sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, a perennial book club favorite filled with magic and heart. Arthur Parnassus, headmaster of a magical orphanage, faces the fight of his life when his dark past is summoned into the light. As a new magical child seeks a home on the island, Arthur must navigate the pressures of his past and the future he wants for his family. A moving story about resistance, love, and fighting for a better world, this is a heartfelt return to Marsyas Island that readers have long been awaiting.
Time of the Child
by Niall Williams
Set in the charming Irish village of Faha during the Christmas season of 1962, Time of the Child by Niall Williams is a heartfelt novel that captures the magic and mystery of everyday life. As father and daughter, Doctor Jack Troy and Ronnie, navigate the unexpected arrival of an abandoned baby, their lives and their understanding of family and community are transformed. Known for his lyrical prose and deep insights into human nature, Williams weaves a tale rich with emotion, humor, and a sense of place that will resonate with book clubs. Perfect for those who love beautifully written stories about small-town life, this novel offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the bonds that hold us together, making it an ideal choice for a cozy, thoughtful discussion this winter.
This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
by Naomi Wood
This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things by Naomi Wood is a provocative and sharply witty collection that delves into the darker side of family and femininity. With stories featuring characters like a corporate therapy attendee having an outburst, a couple rekindling their relationship with a disastrous home movie, and a pregnant director plotting revenge, Wood’s collection is both riotously entertaining and thought-provoking. Each tale reveals the subversive and often comical ways women navigate societal expectations and personal desires. Perfect for book clubs, these stories will spark lively discussions on themes of modern love, motherhood, and the challenges of being a woman today. Naomi Wood’s insightful and humor-filled writing makes this collection a standout choice for those looking to explore the complex and often untamed aspects of contemporary womanhood.
The Night We Lost Him
by Laura Dave
The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave follows estranged siblings Nora and Sam as they uncover a family secret after their father’s suspicious death. With Laura Dave’s signature blend of suspense and family drama, this gripping novel delivers a shocking twist. Fans of The Last Thing He Told Me will find this thriller equally compelling and emotionally charged.
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