Autumn is officially book season. As soon as the air gets that crispy chill in it and the leaves start turning, we all get the urge to curl up with a good page-turner and a warm drink. And this fall, readers are in for an absolute treat with some of the biggest names in literature dropping new releases that already have Goodreads talking. From beloved authors returning with highly anticipated sequels to fresh voices making their mark, this season's lineup is stacked with books you won't want to put down.
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Some of these authors are already veterans who have topped bestseller lists with their previous releases, won major literary awards and landed Netflix adaptations of their work. There's also a wide variety of highly anticipated new releases dropping this fall, spanning everything from psychological thrillers that'll keep you up all night to deeply moving memoirs that'll have you reaching for the tissues.
In this article: "We Love You, Bunny:" A Novel by Mona Awad, "The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery" by Richard Osman and "Play Nice" by Rachel Harrison
Get ready to expand your reading list, because you don't want to miss the books everyone will be talking about. Here are the most anticipated reads that are guaranteed to make this cozy season one for the books.
"We Love You, Bunny:" A Novel by Mona Awad
From the author of the cult-favorite "Bunny," Mona Awad returns with another darkly comedic exploration of female relationships and artistic ambition. This new novel promises the same twists and turns that made readers obsess over her first scary, page-turning read.
"The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery" by Richard Osman
The fifth installment in the record-breaking "Thursday Murder Club" series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Osman is here. Following the massive success of titles like "The Thursday Murder Club" and "The Man Who Died Twice," this latest cozy mystery continues the beloved adventures of Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim.
"Play Nice" by Rachel Harrison
From the bestselling author of "Black Sheep" and "So Thirsty," Rachel Harrison delivers another haunted house thriller filled with the sharp wit and feminist horror she's become known for.
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"All the Way to the River" by Elizabeth Gilbert
The No. 1 bestselling author of "Eat Pray Love" and "Big Magic" returns with her first nonfiction book in a decade. This raw memoir explores love, addiction and recovery, marking a powerful departure from Gilbert's previous inspirational works while maintaining her signature honest storytelling voice.
"The Widow:" A Novel by John Grisham
From the master of legal thrillers, John Grisham returns with his first ever whodunit, telling the story of a small-town lawyer accused of murder, racing against the clock to clear his name.
"What We Can Know:" A Novel by Ian McEwan
From the Booker Prize-winning author of "Atonement" and "Saturday," Ian McEwan delivers another novel that transcends both genre and time to explore love and loss.
"Heart the Lover" by Lily King
Lily King returns with another deeply human story after "This Time Tomorrow." Known for her ability to capture complex relationships and emotional truths, King's new work continues her exploration of love, art and the human condition.
"Cursed Daughters:" A Novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite
From the bestselling author of "My Sister, the Serial Killer," which won the 2019 LA Times Award for Best Crime Thriller and was longlisted for the Booker Prize, Braithwaite's new novel promises the same wickedly sharp storytelling and exploration of complex family dynamics.
"Forget Me Not:" A Novel by Stacy Willingham
From the author of the bestselling psychological thriller "A Flicker in the Dark," Stacy Willingham returns with another page-turning suspense novel about returning home and confronting complex past traumas.
"I, Medusa:" A Novel by Ayana Gray
From The New York Times bestselling author of the fantasy adventure series including "Beasts of Prey" and "Beasts of Ruin," Ayana Gray brings her world-building expertise to this retelling of Greek mythology influenced by African folklore.
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