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Here are ten of the books I’m looking forward to checking out this autumn. The first two have already been released, but I’ll share release dates for the ones that aren’t out yet.
1. Holly by Stephen King
Why I’m Interested: I try to give everything Mr. King writes a shot.
2. Rez Ball by Byron Graves
Why I’m Interested: I recently reviewed Big Crow for Long and Short Reviews and am curious to make comparisons between that true-life account of a Native American teen who played basketball and this fictional take on a different Native American teen basketball player.
3. Land of Milk and Honey by C. Pam Zhang
Release Date: September 26
Why I’m Interested: With all of the difficult some farmers have been having this year with growing crops, a fictional account of a world too hot to rely on agriculture is intriguing.
4. The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar
Release Date: September 26
Why I’m Interested: While there’s a lot of joy to be found in moving to another country, being an immigrant can also bring all sorts of complications to one’s life. I’m curious to see what this author has to say on the subject.
5. Out There Screaming by Jordan Peele
Release Date: October 3
Why I’m Interested: His films are fun to watch, so here’s hoping a book from him will also be amusing.
6. When Ghosts Call Us Home by Katya de Becerra
Release Date: October 3
Why I’m Interested: Honestly, the cover is what first pulled me in this direction. Isn’t it amazing? Paranormal horror is something I enjoy, too.
7. The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
Release Date: October 10
Why I’m Interested: Now that it’s much less common for people who aren’t from China to adopt children from China, I’m curious to see how this topic will be treated in fiction.
8. The Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Release Date: October 24
Why I’m Interested: Is it weird to read an autobiography of someone you weren’t a fan of? Now I wonder what might have been going on behind the scenes in her life to make her behave the way she did. Maybe this will help to explain it.
9. Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldreee
Release Date: November 7
Why I’m Interested: Maybe this will finally convince me to read Legends & Lattes? It’s been on my TBR for ages.
10. Same Bed, Different Dreams by Ed Park
Release Date: November 7
Why I’m Interested: Alternate histories can be such great stories. I hope this is as good as it sounds.
