Ready Your Reading Nook: The Most Anticipated New Books of Fall 2025

The Civil War might be over, but formerly enslaved Coleman and June have yet to find the freedom they’ve been promised. The siblings were separated when their old master, Mr. Harper took June away to Mexico. But when a letter arrives, summoning Coleman to Mexico, he is forced to go on the run with Mr. Harper’s daughter. Together, they venture into the Mexican desert to find June. The siblings learn quickly that freedom isn’t always given—sometimes, it must be taken by force.

Publishing September 2nd.

In Bonhomie, Ohio, a stolen moment of passion, sparked in the aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, binds Cal Jenkins to Margaret Salt, a woman trying to obscure her past. As the country reconstructs in the postwar boom, a secret grows in Bonhomie—but nothing stays buried forever in a small town. The consequences of that long-ago encounter ripple through the next generation of both families, compelling them to reexamine who they thought they were and what the future might hold.

Publishing September 2nd.

Mother Mary Comes to Me is legendary author Arundhati Roy’s first memoir, telling the story of how Roy became the person and the writer she is and her complex relationship with her extraordinary single mother. It follows everything from the sometimes disturbing and surprisingly funny stories of the author’s journey from her childhood in Kerala, India to the writing of her prizewinning novels and essays, through today.

Publishing September 2nd.

Born in the firelit under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. Though she carries words and letters across realms, she harbors a secret she must hide to ensure survival—and complicating matters, a mortal boy, known as Vincent of Beckett, dreams of her despite never having met her in the waking world. That is, until she comes tumbling into his bedroom window with a letter for him.

Publishing September 2nd.

In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe. What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening?

Publishing September 9th.

Sebastian Rousseau is a grumpy, hot as hell pilot who is too damn good with his hands. But unfortunately for Gwen, he’s also her ex-boyfriend’s dad. A stroke of fate has them living under the same roof— but he’s mending a relationship with his son and they both know acting on these urges would be a betrayal. But the mutual longing and simmering heat between them is downright palpable. There are rules when it comes to situations like this. But then again…following the rules never has been Gwen’s strong suit.

Publishing September 9th.

Exploring the remarkable advances and difficult questions prompted by the human body’s failings (When and how does a person decide they’d be better off with a prosthetic than their existing limb? Can a donated heart be made to beat forever?), Roach dives in with her characteristic verve and infectious wit. Her travels take her to the OR at a legendary burn unit in Boston, a “superclean” xeno-pigsty in China, and a stem cell “hair nursery” in San Diego. This book immerses readers in the wondrous, improbable, and surreal quest to build a new you.

Publishing September 16th.

The Wilderness is Angela Flournoy’s masterful follow-up to her critically acclaimed The Turner House. This era-defining novel follows five Black women over the course of their 20 friendship. As these friends move from the late 2000’s into the late 2020’s, from young adults to grown women, they must figure out what they mean to one another—amid political upheaval, economic and environmental instability, and the increasing volatility of modern American life.

Publishing September 16th.

Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner of war, held captive by Paladia’s new ruling class of necromancers. According to records, she was a healer of little importance. But Helena has memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears? To uncover the memories, Helena is sent to one of the most ruthless necromancers in the world. But her fight is just beginning—for her prison and captor have secrets of their own.

Publishing September 23rd.

In the present day, Antiques dealer, Alys, has at last secured Elizabeth, the final Anatomical Venus in a dangerously intertwined trio. Crafted in eighteenth-century London, these eerie wax figures, known as slashed beauties, carry unsavory lore. Legend has it that the figures come to life at night to murder men who have wronged them. In London, 1763, Eleanor is taken under the wing of Elizabeth, one of the city’s most highly desired courtesans. But Elizabeth may not be the savior she appears to be. As the timelines begin to intersect, it becomes clear that the women’s stories are linked in deeper, darker ways than expected.

Publishing September 23rd.

Louisa Walsh emerged from a tumultuous childhood with her sunny outlook mostly intact. But that optimism is tested when she’s dumped by her boyfriend and left unable to afford rent on their house in the mountains. She asks her reclusive landlord, Henry Rhodes, to let her stay for free in exchange for renting out the house’s many rooms as a bed-and-breakfast. As the Comeback Inn opens its doors, Lou and Henry find themselves dancing around their undeniable connection and the closely held secrets that threaten to topple this fragile new start.

Publishing September 23rd.

Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to use. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation’s war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke—the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her.

Publishing September 23rd.

In 2001, John J. Lennon killed a man. Now, he’s a journalist, working from behind bars, trying to make sense of it all. Lennon entered the New York prison system with a sentence of 28 years to life, but after he stepped into a facility writing workshop, his whole life changed. Lennon challenges our obsession with true crime by telling the full life stories of men now serving time for the lives they took. A first-of-its-kind book of immersive prison journalism, The Tragedy of True Crime poses fundamental questions about the stories we tell and who gets to tell them.

Publishing September 23rd.

Cape Carnage is a tourist town with an unusually high body count. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary at any cost. But Nolan Rhodes isn’t your average tourist. Devilishly handsome and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. And he’s saved the best for last: the beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn’t the monster he expected. When an investigator comes to Cape Carnage, Harper and Nolan strike a truce. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage—including their fragile love.

Publishing September 23rd. 

In the cult classic novel Bunny, Samantha was seduced by a clique of creepy-sweet rich girls who call themselves “Bunny.” When We Love You, Bunny opens, Sam has just published her first novel to critical acclaim. But at a stop on her book tour, her one-time frenemies, furious at the way they’ve been portrayed, kidnap her. One by one, they take turns recounting their discovery of their unusual powers. With a bound and gagged Sam, we embark on an intoxicating journey that explores the wonder and horror of creation itself.

Publishing September 23rd.

In 2014, a poem was read aloud and never heard again. For generations, people speculated about its message, but no copy has yet been found. Flash forward to 2119: The UK has been submerged by rising seas, and those who survive are haunted by the world that has been lost. Tom Metcalfe, an academic on Britain’s remaining island, pores over archives, captivated by the possibilities of human life at its peak. When he stumbles across a clue that may lead to the lost poem, a story is revealed that destroys his assumptions about the old world.

Publishing September 23rd.

In her senior year of college, Jordan meets two best friends, who live in the house of a professor on sabbatical. The boys invite her into their intoxicating world of academic fervor, banter and raucous card games. Youthful passion is unpredictable though, and she soon finds herself at the center of a triangle. Decades later, Jordan’s youth seems comfortably behind her. But when a surprise visit and unexpected news brings the past crashing into the present, She’s forced to confront the decisions of her younger self.

Publishing September 30th.

It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who’s in trouble, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. When Nick disappears without a trace, the gang is plunged back into action. Can they solve the puzzle and a murder in time?

Publishing September 30th.

Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made Serena Paris a target. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation.

Publishing October 7th.

Sophia has only known life bound to her cruel uncle, the Collector, thanks to a blood bond he exacted from her as a child. When she learns of Killmarth College, an elite academy for magic wielders outside of the Collector’s control, she knows it is her only chance to finally break free. But to gain entry, she will have to compete in a series of brutal trials that many don’t survive—the Ordeals. Not only does she have to protect her heart, but her very life. In her haste to escape the Collector’s trap, Sophia may have fled straight towards her own death sentence.

Publishing October 7th.

Post-divorce and buried in student loan debt, Claire Collins eagerly enters a spicy business agreement with an acquaintance who wants to explore his primal desires. The deal is simple—30 days as his sexual prey, $30,000 in her bank account. All she has to do is give Shane Underwood the hunt of his life. But once they cross the tree line, she realizes how little she knows about the corporate lawyer paying her to be his prey. Shane is different in the woods. And she’s sinking her teeth a little deeper into Shane’s heart every time he catches her.

Publishing October 7th.

In this era-defining memoir, Susan Orlean writes her most personal book ever—a searching journey through finding her feet as a journalist, recovering from the excruciating collapse of her first marriage, falling head-over-heels in love again, becoming a mother while mourning the decline of her own mother, and confronting mortality. Infused with Orlean’s signature warmth and wit, Joyride is a must-read for anyone who hungers to start, build, and sustain a creative life.

Publishing October 14th.

Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner, run by Chef Nagare and his daughter, Koishi. The father-daughter duo have reinvented themselves as “food detectives,” offering a service that goes beyond cooking mouthwatering meals. Through their culinary sleuthing, they harness the power of taste to rekindle forgotten memories. Each client will be forever changed by what they find on the menu, because the Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve meals—it’s a door to the past.

Publishing October 14th.

The Zorg’s journey in 1780 was unique from other slave ships. With the ship drastically off course and running out of water, a proposition was put forth: Save the crew and the most valuable slaves—by throwing people overboard. The case of the Zorg catapulted the anti-slavery movement from a minor cause to one of the most consequential moral campaigns in history. Siddharth Kara utilizes primary-source research in this nonfiction story to uncover the Zorg’s journey and the lives and fates of the slaves on board.

Publishing October 14th.

Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other. But when he’s faced with Harriet York, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future. Harriet has no idea why she’s being haunted. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together. Will they find the key to their futures in each other’s pasts? Or will they stay in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?

Publishing October 21st.

In less than 24 hours, Samatha’s life has unraveled, leaving her single and with nowhere to live. Adding insult to injury, she’s trapped in an elevator with Daphne—a gorgeous woman claiming to be a demon. And she’s here to offer Samantha six wishes in exchange for Samantha’s soul. As Samantha’s wishes dwindle and Daphne offers her glimpses into the life she thought she wanted, the unlikely pair grows close. Samantha and Daphne will have to outsmart the Devil himself if they want a chance at happily ever after.

Publishing October 21st.

Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, whose husband left her a small fortune. Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for murder. Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the circumstantial evidence is against him, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. To save himself, he must find the real killer.

Publishing October 21st.

When Eniiyi in born on the day they bury her cousin Monife, there is no denying the resemblance between the them. So begins the belief, fostered by the entire family, that Eniiyi is the reincarnation of Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps. There is also the matter of the family curse: “No man will call your house his home. And if they try, they will not have peace…” When Eniiyi falls in love, she can no longer run from her family’s history. Is she destined to live out the habitual story of love and heartbreak? Or can she break the pattern once and for all?

Publishing November 4th.

Now that Saeris Fane’s been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she’s discovering that a queen’s life is not her own. Her brother needs her back in her homeland, but Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that she must send someone else in her stead. Kingfisher has defeated armies and survived horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren might just be the death of him. But, the realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.

Publishing November 18th.

When the daughter of the Kuehn family met Nazi leader Joseph Goebbels at a party, the two hit it off, and they had an affair. But Ruth had a secret—she was half Jewish—and Goebbels found out. Rather than having Ruth killed, Goebbels instead sent the Kuehn family to Hawaii, to work as spies. They passed secrets to the Japanese, leading to the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Jumping back and forth between Christine discovering her family’s secret and the past of the spies, Family of Spies is fast-paced history at its finest.

Publishing November 25th.