New Books To Read in September

You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.

In her inspiring, intimate memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story.

Two kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass).

Heal your past, start fresh, and create a life that honors the truth of who you are today. A leading well-being educator empowers you to turn concepts like boundaries and self-care into practical rituals with the power to transform your life.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.

The dazzling romantic fantasy world of House of Marionne continues in this dark and deadly sequel full of forbidden magic, devastating lies, and broken hearts. Unleash the darkness. Claim your power.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, an alarming account of how autocracies work together to undermine the democratic world, and how we should organize to defeat them.

Welcome to Rook Hall. The stage is set. The players are ready. By night’s end, a murderer will be revealed. The highly anticipated return of “irresistible” (New York Times) private eye Jackson Brodie in the newest installment of the bestselling series hailed as “unputdownable” by Time.

A cat a day keeps the doctor away … Discover the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel that has become an international sensation in this utterly charming, vibrant celebration of the healing power of cats.

The beloved comedy sensation packs a hilarious punch with real talk about what it’s like to be a woman today — from rebelling against the latest diet trends to dealing with perimenopausal mean girls and attending rock concerts in middle age.

An award-winning journalist’s deeply reported exploration of how race, identity, and political trauma have influenced the rise in far-right sentiment among Latinos, and how this group can shape American politics.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a hopeful, healing novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.

Bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands narrates the fierce debate over America’s role in the world in the runup to World War II through its two most important figures: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who advocated intervention, and his isolationist nemesis, aviator and popular hero Charles Lindbergh.

Wildly popular blogger and viral recipe creator Carolina Gelen presents 100 crowd-pleasing, effortlessly delicious recipes that showcase her simple-but-sophisticated style.

An explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment by Jandy Nelson, Printz Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of I’ll Give You the Sun.

Small-town labels are hard to shake. Hometown hero. Fallen angel. Can anyone ever escape their past? Masterful #1 New York Times bestselling author Tami Hoag is back with a riveting, emotionally powerful new thriller!

When two complete opposites agree to fake date in order to solve their cultural dilemmas, they find the only force more powerful than an immigrant mother’s matchmaking schemes might just be true love.

The only Christian devotional on forgiveness offering weekly prayers and faith-based practices to heal and find a path toward a forgiving heart.

From America’s favorite government teacher, a heartfelt, inspiring portrait of twelve ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country. This is a book about what really made America — and Americans — great. McMahon’s cast of improbable champions will become familiar friends, lighting the path we journey in our quest to make the world more just, peaceful, good, and free.

Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this unforgettable story of grief, hope, and the complexities of family, from the acclaimed author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein.

The beloved author of Wink is back with a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrong.

The recipe queen, social media star, and beloved blogger behind the popular recipe website AmbitiousKitchen presents over 125 nutrient-dense, flavor-packed recipes for every meal of the day.

A shocking and revelatory account of the murder of Emmett Till that lays bare how forces from around the world converged on the Mississippi Delta in the long lead-up to the crime, and how the truth was erased for so long.

An exiled princess teams up with the last man she thought she could trust in the start of a dazzling and unforgettable epic fantasy romance series. An immersive fantasy filled with a sizzling reluctant-allies-to-lovers romance, a world to get lost in, dangerous quests, dragon bonds, and an entertaining band of characters to root for, Fear the Flames marks the stunning debut of Olivia Rose Darling.

From the author of the beloved and award-winning Black Hole, a haunting and visually arresting story of an artist’s obsessions, and the value and cost of pushing the boundaries of creativity.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters behind the 2018 bombshell New York Times exposé of then-President Trump’s finances, an explosive investigation into the history of Donald Trump’s wealth, revealing how one of the country’s biggest business failures lied his way into the White House.

A groundbreaking and comprehensive “vegan flavor bible” — with 150 must-make recipes — from the wildly popular home cook and creator behind Rainbow Plant Life.

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

This by turns shattering and hope-giving account of prisoners who dug their way to freedom from the Nazis is both a stunning escape narrative and an object lesson in the ways we remember and continually forget the particulars of the Holocaust.

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but his days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now. Amy Wheeler is currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts … As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?

Strengthen your love and rediscover joy in your marriage with revitalizing conversations and exercises.

In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl’s first period brings an unexpected gift: The ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family’s secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.

A diabolical collection of stories featuring achingly human characters whose lives intertwine with ghosts, goblins, and the macabre, by “one of Latin America’s most exciting authors” (Silvia Moreno-Garcia).

An incredible true story of murder, romance, and a fateful search for utopia in the Galápagos — from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park.

Profound inner wisdom for courageous action — from the author of See No Stranger and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, a “prophetic voice of our generation” (America Ferrera).

The prestigious annual story anthology — selected by guest editor Amor Towles — featuring prize-winning stories by Kate DiCamillo, Jess Walter, Dave Eggers, Allegra Goodman, Jai Chakrabarti, Francisco Gonzalez, and more.

Psychological horror meets cyber noir in this delicious one-sitting read — a haunted house story in which the haunting is by AI.

Drawing on the Grimm Brothers’ dark fairytale, “Godfather Death,” this new novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows is a sweeping, fantastical saga of actions and consequences.

A vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love in this epic and seductive gothic fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide.

The leadership manual Tony Blair wishes he had when he became prime minister, with personal insights and global examples that show aspiring leaders how to go from talking about change to making change.

A witty, warmhearted novel about coming to terms with grief, taking a chance on unexpected connections, and finding family in time for the holidays.

Taut, unsettling, and alive to the seductive distortions of money, Entitlement is a riveting tale for our new gilded age, a story that confidently considers questions about need and worth, race and privilege, philanthropy and generosity, passion and obsession. It is a provocative, propulsive novel about the American imagination.

A sharp-tongued folklorist must pair up with her academic rival to solve their mentor’s murder in this lush and enthralling sapphic fantasy romance from the New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic.

From the author of the BookTok sensation Win Lose Kill Die, comes an explosive mystery about a teenager whose true-crime obsession hits a little too close to home when she begins receiving cryptic messages about moving into a new house.

A thrilling tick-tock recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time — from the true-life espionage master and New York Times bestselling author of Operation Mincemeat and The Spy and the Traitor.

The never-before-told inside story of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center — an epic tale of business, politics, and engineering by the man who spent two decades working to make it happen.

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels!

Fashion-obsessed Samara finally has the life she’s always dreamed of: A high-powered job with legendary designer Antonio Mota, a new home in sunny California, and an intriguing love interest. But as Mota’s big fashion show approaches, the pressure on her turns crushing. Perhaps that’s why she begins hearing voices in her room at night … Now Samara must uncover what hideous truths lurk in the shadows of this illusory world of glamor and beauty before those shadows claim her.

A brilliant exploration of freedom — what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival — by the acclaimed Yale historian and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller On Tyranny.

Is love on the small screen better than the real thing? A young divorcée finds herself in the ideal world of her favorite 2000s teen soap in this “gleefully nostalgic and completely fresh” (Jessica Joyce, author of You, with a View) romance from the author of This Spells Love.

Ms. Rachel — the fastest-growing phenomenon in children’s educational entertainment — brings her signature teaching style to her debut picture book! With favorite songs and language development techniques from her videos, Ms. Rachel asks young readers to help her find a very special surprise just for them.

Unleash your inner detective with this book of 130+ crime-themed puzzles and trivia quizzes — a unique gift for any true crime fan.

Keep the love, ditch the labor with more than 125 fresh, hearty, Mediterranean diet-friendly sheet pan, one-pot, and mix-and-match meals from the bestselling author of The Mediterranean Dish.

A young Yemeni Israeli woman learns of her mother’s secret romance in a dramatic journey through lost family stories, revealing the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter — the debut novel of an award-winning literary voice.

He’s a little mean, definitely green, and now Dr. Seuss’s beloved and iconic character, The Grinch, is starring in his very own chapter book graphic novel! Everyone’s favorite holiday grump is back in a brand-new adventure and he already needs a vacation!

Our climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. With grace, humor, and humanity, Johnson invites readers to ask and answer this ultimate question together: What if we get it right?