New Books To Read in October

A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from the make-ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from America’s favorite home cook. Whether you’re feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and don’t want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, you’ll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldn’t just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love.

Jack Reacher is hard to find. It’s not easy to track him down. And he likes it that way. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means and the motive. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace … The heart-pounding new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

A vibe — a special connection among people that creates a spark — is an engine of happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As social media forces face-to-face interaction behind digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI, and the world becomes more polarized, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of stopping. To reveal how we can forge faster, stronger, and longer bonds, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness.

The magic was failing. The monsters were coming. Sunder was desperate for a hero, and Leopold Berry was certain he’d been chosen to save it. He was wrong … The bestselling Sunderworld saga reaches its epic conclusion in this thrilling fantasy from Ransom Riggs, author of the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

In this achingly romantic dark academia fantasy a young woman must embrace Dark Magic and an alliance with a deadly Wielder to fight a powerful threat cloaked in shadow.

From the creator of the massively popular System Sunday community with over two million followers comes a proven method for building systems that make modern life easier. The happiest and most successful people don’t have more willpower than you. They’ve learned a skill most of us were never taught: Building systems. This book is the missing manual.

An intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at play — many published for the first time — taken by their lead guitarist, George Harrison. The candid, unguarded photos, brimming with Harrison’s wit, intelligence, and penchant for experimentation (he was enamored of selfies, long before the iPhone), and snapped in those rare moments out of the spotlight offer a remarkable, inside look at the human being behind the Beatles, trying to hold onto themselves — and enjoy themselves — while standing at the center of the storm.

Two diametrically different sisters — one calculating and egotistical, the other honorable, kind, and compassionate — clash in this compelling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

The renowned psychic medium and New York Times bestselling author of Signs explains how our loved ones who have passed continue to communicate with us, steering us to discover our purpose and create lives of meaning, connection, and love. Now in paperback!

A fallen empire. A warrior determined to protect her people. And the masked soldier who captures her behind enemy lines. This is the first novel in a dark, seductive, and all-consuming trilogy where hope is fickle but the fight is never over.

In the wake of a devastating uprising, Bones must navigate the weight of grief and embrace her true power as the lines between ally and enemy begin to blur — the explosive, epic sequel to Bones. When her magic begins to evolve in mysterious ways, Bones is forced to decide who she wants to be in the face of the terrifying forces that threaten to alter the entire world.

An explosive, inside account of the mysterious attacks on U.S. officials around the world via an unseen, highly specialized weapon that has left dozens of victims with life-altering injuries, and the U.S. government’s attempt to cover it up — with startling new evidence from an award-winning 60 Minutes team.

Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth. Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children — a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.

Orphaned Jane Eyre is sent to the comfortless Lowood School. But there life improves, and Jane stays on as a teacher, even though she still longs for love and friendship. At Mr. Rochester’s house, where she goes to work as a governess, she hopes she might have found all she’s ever wanted — until she learns the terrible secret of the attic … A stunning hardcover edition of the classic gothic romance by Charlotte Brontë, featuring exquisite cover art by Anna Bond of world-renowned stationery lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co.

Bestselling author and renowned psychologist Kelly McGonigal offers a groundbreaking look at joy and how we can embrace it. Weaving together personal storytelling with insights from psychology, neuroscience, and research conducted around the world, McGonigal offers tangible ways to experience this powerful emotion in everyday life.

The secrets for how to live a happy, enlightened life from three charming Buddhist monks and Toshio Suzuki, the Oscar-winning Studio Ghibli producer behind internationally beloved and acclaimed films including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Boy and the Heron.

Princess Aella and her best friend, Nyssa, the most wanted fugitives in the Empyrieos, must defy all odds to survive and reunite in this exhilarating, highly anticipated sequel to Songbird of the Sorrows.

The last living member of a family of historians who has been hunted by dark forces associated with Dracula finds himself in peril at the hands of a new threat in this thrilling novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Historian.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dear Martin series comes a spin-off novel written in prose and letters-in-verse about a 13-year-old girl. As she navigates cancer, family challenges, and newfound friendship during her initial chemo treatment, she discovers that hope can bloom in the most unexpected places.

When you lose your way in life, the Elsewhere Express just might find you. Step on board the train that may take you to your life’s purpose in this wistful, Ghibli-esque fantasy from the bestselling author of Water Moon.

In this funny and tender finale to the Huda F series, Huda has a plan to find love — but she might need to find herself first!

Two rivals from opposing gangs grow dangerously close in this dazzling YA debut set in 1940s San Francisco Chinatown.

Experience this stunning masterpiece by powerhouse author Ruta Sepetys! With a gorgeous package, brand-new content, and the original searing WWII story that has captivated readers for years, this collector’s edition is a perfect gift for longtime fans and new readers alike.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Behold the Dreamers and How Beautiful We Were, a captivating novel about love lost — and the weight of regret. What do we owe to those who have hurt us? Are we defined by our worst moments and our deepest regrets? And, more than anything, can forgiveness ease our suffering? Moving and full of life, Every Story Is a Love Story charts the uneven path from heartbreak to healing.

The extraordinary true story of an injured, abandoned fawn and the man who nurses her back to health, transforming his understanding of love and erasing the barrier between humans and animals. Woven with the joy and pain of living, Penelope is the most unlikely of true stories, and one of the most memorable.

Hooray, it’s Christmas! Celebrate the season with this collection of stories crafted for reading in five minutes or less, perfect for fans of the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+.

Welcome to your newest cozy spot! Settle in to a coloring experience filled with good vibes by the beloved coloring book sensation, Coco Wyo! Step inside an adorable bunny cafe, a peaceful tree house, or a relaxing book nook. A brand new coloring experience awaits!

In her debut picture book, Tasha Cobbs Leonard — Grammy Award winner and Billboard’s Gospel Artist of the Decade — shares a sweet and funny story about the importance of finding family harmony in a world filled with noise.

Adapted from the New York Times’ acclaimed “Overlooked” column, this collection of 10 true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated — until now!

A heart-wrenching yet vividly hopeful novel about a Black girl’s struggle to find the quiet beauty in life and friendship amid the chaos of grief and mental illness by New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling author Frederick Joseph.

A riveting, kaleidoscopic portrait of the American compulsion toward cruelty and our power to subvert it from an award-winning contributor to The Guardian and The New York Times. How to Look Away conjures disquiet and longing beside clarity and hope as it offers a haunting account of the strange bond between two nations, this American moment, and the land upon which our bodies stand.

The “propulsive and mesmerizing” (The New York Times) story collection by the International Booker-shortlisted author of The Dangers of Smoking in Bed and Our Share of Night — now with a new short story. Electric, disturbing, and exhilarating, the stories of Things We Lost in the Fire explore multiple dimensions of life and death in contemporary Argentina. Each haunting tale simmers with the nation’s troubled history, but among the abandoned houses, black magic, superstitions, lost loves, and regrets, there is also friendship, compassion, and humor.