Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Henry Winkler, Scott Eyman, Ronald C. White, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!
October is a month of excitement for book lovers, as it has brought and continues to bring us a plethora of captivating new releases. From established bestselling authors to debut writers, this month’s literary offerings have something for everyone. If you’re looking for your next great read, then look no further than our list of some of the most anticipated books published in October!
Release Date: October 3, 2023
The visionary writer and director of Get Out, Us, and Nope, and founder of Monkeypaw Productions, curates this groundbreaking anthology of all-new stories of Black horror, exploring not only the terrors of the supernatural but the chilling reality of injustice that haunts our nation.
Release Date: October 31, 2023
A gripping, page-turning novel set in Jim Crow Florida that follows Robert Stephens Jr. as he’s sent to a segregated reform school that is a chamber of terrors where he sees the horrors of racism and injustice, for the living, and the dead.
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of forbidden love, dangerous magic, and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January.
Release Date: October 31, 2023
The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in What the River Knows, Isabel Ibañez's lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt and filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Full of enchantment, intrigue, and boundless magic, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, has all the irreverent wit, strength, and romance of Pride and Prejudice—while offering a highly unexpected redemption for the wildest Bennet sister.
Release Date: October 31, 2023
Irresistible intrigue, captivating suspense, a swoony friends-to-rivals-to-lovers romance, and heartbreaking betrayal drive this thrilling debut novel that is perfect for fans of The Inheritance Games and Knives Out.
Release Date: October 17, 2023
Take a fascinating deep dive into the dark world of forensic science as experts team up to solve the identity of an unknown woman by exploring the rapidly evolving techniques being used to break the most notorious cold cases.
This fall, we invite you on a literary adventure through a carefully curated selection of gripping series that will transport you to realms beyond imagination. Whether you're a seasoned traveler of these genres or a newcomer eager to explore, these series promise captivating characters, intricate plots, and breathtaking worlds that will keep you eagerly turning the pages.
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Merlin is back! And so is King Arthur! Immerse yourself in a magical world with Merlin to make sure the forces of evil including the Order of Rhamnusia and Morgana do not mold the world in their own image.
Release Date: September 12, 2023
The 1930s. A turbulent and perilous time for America as it faces destruction from a fiendish shadow organization using fringe science, the occult, and the supernatural in its evil quest for world dominance. 5 action-packed adventures from 5 “intrepid” authors: Wayne Carey, Teel James Glenn, Robert J. Mendenhall, Charles F. Millhouse, & Bobby Nash.
Release Date: October 2, 2023
Set against the hardships of the 1930s American Southwest, Vandemere evokes a message of hope and forgiveness, and a young man's journey into adulthood; the story of seventeen-year-old circus rider, Vandemere Petruska, who must battle prejudice and his unreliable psychic abilities to ward off a vengeful spirit that has targeted him for death.
Release Date: October 16, 2023
Rabbits are cute and harmless. This is what I told myself ever since I first found out about them. Recently, my opinion has changed drastically. What seemed like funny news on TV turned out to be a warning about a dark and gloomy future. In addition, I've been brutally murdered four times and now I'm living my fifth life hoping to trick my fate.
Release Date: October 5, 2023
In an adventure like the ones she used to read about, Juliette, a bookshop owner with chronic anxiety and emerging powers that push her far beyond her comfort zone, races against time to return a stack of lost love letters. Only, she has to communicate with someone who’s dead, which isn't one of her magical abilities? Or is it? Get book 1 free for a limited time on October 28 & 29!
Release Date: October 20, 2023
When an alien spacecraft four times the size of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier enters the solar system, tensions run hot within the UN, but the alien vessel doesn't approach Earth. Instead, it sits off at L4, over a hundred million miles from Earth, baffling scientists from around the world. Chris 'Crash' Williams leads an international crew to investigate the appearance of this ghost ship, but he quickly learns that the spacecraft isn't as dead as it seems.
Whether you're seeking contemporary love stories, sports romance, or small-town charm, these books are sure to ignite your passion for romance and leave you swooning. Check out our top picks for this week's must-read romance releases!
Release Date: August 29, 2023
An offbeat college romance set to an alt-90s soundtrack, with diverse characters like none other. Nick can't seem to get out of the shadow of his twin brother, since they both share the same genetic visual impairment. When Nick falls for nerdy theater major Abby, he strikes out on his own for the first time but she's keeping secrets of her own...
Release Date: October 24, 2023
The thrilling series conclusion! $0.99 for first week of release! The Benedict brothers rule the waterways of Charleston, South Carolina. But there are shadows and secrets in the steamy, sultry city they love. Shadows darker and more dangerous than they could image, and secrets that are not only destructive, but deadly.
Release Date: October 24, 2023
"Perfect for fans of Emily Giffin and Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Palace at Dusk explores the complexity of love in an illicit office romance. Harvard-educated corporate attorney Jasmine “Jae” Phillips promised herself that she wouldn’t date anyone at the office. Then came Brad Summers...
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Tony Oneiros doesn’t like Hunter Mahina. She’s a moon goddess, and he’s a Greek god of dreams. While he helps people sleep, she keeps them up at night doing crazy things. And he’s not immune to her charms! After they kiss under a full moon, Tony needs to find out if she used her powers on him - and protect his dreamers from her while he’s at it.
Release Date: October 3, 2023
They’ve made the ideal connection on a hot new no-strings hook-up app. But their hearts have other plans in an unpredictable and wildly sexy romance by a USA Today bestselling author.
Release Date: October 17, 2023
When I met Thayer Holmes, I had no idea how much he would single-handedly change my life. Our journey hasn’t been an easy one, but it has been ours. We’ve fought through the impossible and come out stronger because of it. But happily-ever-after isn’t a destination. It’s a never-ending road trip with bumps along the way. Some bumps are bigger than others, but none of it matters as long as we have each other, right?
Dive into this curated selection of six mysterious reads that will have you on the edge of your seat, just like Coben's thrilling masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned mystery lover or new to the genre, these books are bound to ignite your passion for page-turning suspense. Happy reading!
Release Date: October 16, 2023
A deadly cyber terror plot. A former operative pulled into a fight against time he never wanted. Can Cayden March save the nation before he becomes the next victim? If you like twisted high tech plots, wounded heroes, and explosive action, then you'll love P.G. Kassel's first-in-series page turning thriller. Get your copy today!
Release Date: August 1, 2023
For three years, Sherlock Holmes was dead. The case against Moriarty, Holmes’ intended self-sacrifice, left the detective with deep psychological scars and a desire to stay far from London. Returned home at last, he takes up a strange case of death-by-magic in the hopes that, in solving this new mystery, he might just solve himself.
Release Date: October 24, 2023
A mother’s unthinkable crime and an investigator’s forgotten past collide in a shocking novel of suspense by Anne Frasier, the New York Times bestselling author of The Body Reader.
Release Date: October 10, 2023
Riddled with suspense that will make your heart pound, this electrifying page-turner is a must-read for fans of Mary Stone, Lisa Regan, Elle Gray, and AJ Rivers. Prepare to lose yourself in a shadowy world where time is the deadliest weapon.
Release Date: October 22, 2023
Former NYPD detective Thomas Austin has spent three long years haunted by his wife Fiona's unsolved murder. Three years searching for answers. Three years finding little. Until one lead changes everything.
Release Date: October 18, 2023
As women continue to vanish in Alaska’s Far North, the Arctic Circle Murder Club meets again to combine their skills and search for the truth. Only the evidence isn’t adding up. The case of The Missing Women of Dalton Highway has gone cold, and every new possibility leaves them with frostbite.
What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write CNI Classified?
Code Name: Intrepid is my pulp-style action and adventure series. I have five novels and one collection of short stories written in the series. I wanted to expand the CNI universe by inviting other authors in my genre to lend their unique voices and styles to the characters. The result is this first volume.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
I love thrillers, police procedurals, science fiction, and historical fiction, particularly novels taking place in the 1940s. My favorite genre to write in is action/adventure.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Jean Davis' Narvan books 2-3, Will Patrick Murray's "Back to Mars," and Ken Follet's "Eye of the Needle."
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
My story is "Case Gray." My favorite scene is when Rick Justice and his team storm the lab.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Not quirky, but I like to listen to movie sound tracks when I write.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." Kevin J. Anderson.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Sometimes zombies are the victims.
Robert J. Mendenhall is the author of the new book CNI Classified, Volume 1
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dream Lover?
I started this series early in my career, and Dream Man (Book 1) is special to me because it was my first full-length romance novel with a big publishing house. To tell you how long ago that was, the concept of the Dream Weavers came to me as I was watching an episode of Charmed involving a Sandman. The idea felt fresh and unique, so I began researching sleep and dreams. Once I discovered the Oneiroi, dream gods from Greek mythology, the idea became fully formed. I wrote two books at that time, but then moved on to other things. The concept never left me, though. I really loved the Dream Weavers world, especially the Sunday morning meetings of the Oneiroi at IHOP. I’d think of the other brothers and what their stories might be.
This year, the ideas came faster, and they were more vivid. I knew it was time to return to that nighttime world. Dream Rider was released in May, and Tony and Hunter were big supporting characters in that book. They had a spark that I really wanted to explore, that enemies-to-lovers friction. I jumped into this book immediately afterward, and the dynamic between Tony (a Dream Weaver) and Hunter (a moon goddess) made Dream Lover a super-fast write. I enjoy the two of them together, and I think readers will, too.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Dream Lover, what would they be?
Tony is too complicated for one song, but Hunter’s would totally be Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
My favorite genres to read and write are the same: contemporary romance and paranormal/fantasy romance.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and Darius by J.R. Ward are on the TBR paranormal/fantasy pile. Dear Stranger by Winter Renshaw is on the contemporary one.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Tony and Hunter start out hot and heavy, with their attraction to each other pushing them past their animosity. My favorite scene, though, is when the two of them go out stargazing one night and start moving past the physical. They are interrupted by uninvited guests in a way I found humorous and endearing.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I’m at my most productive when I go old-school with technology. If I use my laptop, email and the internet are always there tempting me, so I use a word processor called an AlphaSmart Neo that I bought off eBay. All I can use it for is writing, and it only shows the last four lines, so it keeps me moving forward. When I have a draft of a chapter, I download it to my laptop and begin the editing process.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Eye of the tiger, which to me means focus on what you want and go for it.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Your biggest enemies might not be that different from you.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Good Looking?
I wanted to tell a different kind of love story, about unusual people, but showing how they are still basically the same as everyone else.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Good Looking, what would they be?
Abby: "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths (this actually appears at a major moment for her in the book).
Nick: "You Are the Everything" by REM.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Right now I'm reading so many webcomics. I wish I could draw but I can't, so novels it is for me as an author.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
The World Between Us by Ruth Madison and Break Me Out by Avery Kingston.
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Any of the comedic scenes. I love the absurdity of the college years, where you feel like you should be an adult but really aren't yet.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Like most working moms, I only have time to write after my kids have gone to bed, sigh.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
There's no one right way to love someone, we all just have to figure it out for ourselves.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Everyone should be free to express their sexuality in whatever way feels right to them, as long as it's consensual and respectful. We all need to be more generous and understanding of others and ourselves when it comes to sex and sexuality.
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Future King?
It's about redemption. It's about second chances. The story of King Arthur and Merlin has always ended in tragedy with Arthur fated to die after the Battle of Camlann. The legend of the "Once and Future King" I felt was left unfinished. This book, and ultimately this series, picks up after that tragedy and changes the story into optimism...and ultimately redemption of the hero.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Future King, what would they be?
For Merlin I'd say it would be "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Definitely fantasy. There's so much left to the imagination.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
"The Ash Princess" by Laura Sebastian
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Chapter 5. Merlin in Avalon. It's full of imagination, magic, sacrifice, and hope. It's a story within a story.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
My favorite keyboard and my lucky mug full of cold Mountain Dew. It gets the imagination flowing!
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
Live and let live. If everyone does this, the world would be magical.
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Pick yourself back up. Dust yourself off. Try again. Learn from your mistakes. There's the victory.
Vishnul Jain is the author of the new book The Future King: Return of the Once Monarch
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What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Siphon?
I grew up in Pasadena, California, and lived there for most of my life. Pasadena is well known for its annual New Year’s Day Rose Bowl game and the Rose Parade. As a resident, I’ve attended the Rose Parade many times. One year, the Tournament of Roses Association enlisted me to shoot a documentary about the activity on the parade route from sundown New Year’s Eve to the starting time of the Rose Parade the next morning. It’s hard to imagine the craziness of hundreds of thousands of people partying all night long along the parade route unless you've been there. The night I shot the documentary, the writer in me thought it would be cool to write a story with a climactic chase scene that takes place through all that madness. That idea became the basis for the “Siphon” story and Cayden March.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Siphon, what would they be?
Theme songs? Well, maybe “Living On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi for Cayden March, but a version not emphasizing the romance. For Kate James, since she loves fashion styles from the 1960s, let’s go with “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair).” Wow, both of those songs really date me.
What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Well, I really enjoy thrillers along the lines of James Patterson, Lee Child, and David Baldacci. And I really enjoy supernatural thrillers as well. And I enjoy writing thrillers, but at heart. I’m just a storyteller. If I come up with an idea for a good story, I’ll want to write it. The genre becomes unimportant to me. The two novels in my Stoker’s Dark Secret series and “Siphon” are all thrillers. But when I was writing screenplays for Hollywood, besides thrillers, my stories included young adult comedy adventure, romance, World War II adventure, and straight-out comedy. I don’t like to limit myself, so I’m sure you’ll see some books coming from me in the future that aren’t thrillers.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
I have several Jack Reacher books on my list. And several of Mark Dawson’s John Milton books I need to get to. I have to admit; I haven’t been doing as much reading as I’d like because I’ve been so busy writing “Siphon.”
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
Any of the scenes featuring my lovely psychopath, Cyn, were great fun to write. I think writing villains is always a blast. You know, thinking up outrageous ways to make them truly fascinating but horrible characters.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
Nope. I just try to be disciplined enough to write five or six days a week.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
I really love Dorothy Parker’s, "If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of ‘The Elements of Style.’ The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
I just hope my readers will come away feeling satisfied and entertained. And I hope they like my writing style.
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