As the crisp autumn air begins to replace the summer heat, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with a captivating book. Whether you crave a heartwarming tale to match the cozy atmosphere or the perfect meet-cute to complement the falling leaves, discover your next favorite read and let the magic of autumn unfold.

Shadows of Perl by J. Elle (9/3)

Quell Marionne’s explosive magic unleashes ancient secrets and deadly power, forcing her to flee her home and family. Now celebrated, she seeks her mother while navigating a world of hidden dangers. Her past lover, Jordan, an elite assassin sworn to protect the magical realm, finds himself torn between his duty and his love for Quell as the world teeters on the brink of war, their choices determining the fate of magic itself.

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Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (9/3)

A centuries-old curse binds Kidan Adane’s family to a powerful vampire. When her sister vanishes, Kidan infiltrates an elite university to confront her family’s tormentor, the alluring Susenyos Sagad. As she navigates a world of darkness, Kidan must resist the pull of evil, unravel a deadly conspiracy, and confront her own violent nature to save her sister and break free from the blood-soaked legacy.

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When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (9/24)

The Fall siblings navigate a sunbaked, windswept world shattered by their father’s disappearance. Dizzy dreams of romance, Miles seeks love, and Wynton chases fame. Their lives intertwine with a mysterious girl, promising hope and healing. But tragedy strikes, forcing them to confront a tangled past and uncertain future, discovering strength and love within their fractured family.

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A Song to Drown Rivers

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang (10/1)

Xishi, a village girl, is thrust into a perilous mission: to seduce the king of Wu and destroy his empire. Trained by the brilliant Fanli, she becomes a weapon of beauty, her heart a battlefield between love and duty. As she ascends the enemy court, a dangerous game of deceit unfolds, her loyalty tested at every turn. Betrayal looms, and the consequences of failure could mean the downfall of two kingdoms.

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Heir

Heir by Sabaa Tahir (10/1)

In the Kegari slums, AIZ has witnessed deep suffering, driven by vengeance and love for her people, until a grave mistake traps her in an inescapable prison. Banished from her tribe, SIRSHA, a down-on-her-luck tracker, agrees to hunt a child killer but falls for a fugitive. Burdened by his family’s dark legacy, Crown Prince QUIL must rise against a new threat. Sabaa Tahir intertwines their fates in a dark, heart-wrenching tale of power, love, and survival.

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Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter (10/1)

Wes and Liz were inseparable until tragedy tore them apart. Now reunited in college, Wes is determined to win back Liz’s heart with grand romantic gestures. But Liz, guarded and cautious, is resistant to his charms. As Wes’s carefully crafted plans fail, he must confront the possibility that their love story may be truly over.

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I’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. Boone (10/8)

Tired of the fast-paced San Francisco tech scene, Bee Tyler decides to swap homes for a Christmas getaway with Clover Mills, who, too, needs a break from her small-town life in Salem, Ohio. As Bee escapes to the charming town of Salem, she unexpectedly connects with Clover’s ex-fiancé while Clover navigates the vibrant San Francisco scene with Bee’s successful sister. As the holidays unfold, both women discover unexpected connections that could give them exactly what they need this Christmas.

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Sixteen Minutes by K.J. Reilly (10/15)

Nell, a fierce seventeen-year-old, is about to have her world upended when the arrival of mysterious Charlotte disrupts her tight-knit group and ignites doubt in her long-standing relationship with Cole. As secrets unravel, a shocking truth emerges: Charlotte is from the future and wants Cole to join her. With time travel as a reality, the trio faces a life-altering decision: embrace a thrilling unknown future or cling to the familiar, leaving their destinies uncertain.

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Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez (11/5)

Betrayed by family and forced into a loveless marriage, Inez Olivera must wed her former nemesis, Whitford Hayes. In the heart of 1885 Egypt, secrets and danger lurk beneath the desert sun as Inez navigates a treacherous path of love, betrayal, and survival.

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Games Untold by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (11/12)

From a playboy’s redemption to a cowboy’s unexpected love, this collection of interconnected stories follows the Hawthorne family. With each tale, readers are immersed in a world of passion, intrigue, and unforgettable characters, bound by a shared legacy of love and loss.

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