Biggest Books of September

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE PEN/FAULKNER AWARDA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: TIME Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Harper's Baazar, NPR, Vogue, Oprah Daily, ... Read more

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her p... Read more

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE NEW ROBERT LANGDON THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC AUTHOR OF THE DA VINCI CODE “A master of the brainy, twisty thriller. . . . The Secret of Secrets i... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “A glorious sweep of a novel” (Ann Patchett) that weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern... Read more

"It all began very innocently. Truly."The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by ... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The unmissable new mystery in the Thursday Murder Club series from bestselling author Richard Osman, now streaming on NetflixWho's got time to think about murder... Read more

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEARONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW’S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF PEOPLE’S TOP 5 BOOKS OF THE YEAR BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTKIR... Read more

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Booker prize–winning, bestselling author of Atonement and Saturday, a genre-bending new novel full of secrets an... Read more

Set in the world of the gods first introduced in Divine Rivals, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Ross delivers a sweeping, beautiful adult novel filled with tension, romance, and dark s... Read more

With more than 80 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in full-color graphic novel adaptations. This book covers novels #5 and #6 in ... Read more

An Instant USA Today Bestseller!One of Cosmopolitan's 58 Best Romance Novels of All Time!Grab your favorite fall candle, cuddle into a comfy blanket, and travel back in time to 1997 in this cozy, s... Read more

Join sixth-grader Nate Wright in his latest laugh-out-loud Big Nate comic strip collection, packed with school antics, pranks, and everyday misadventures that keep readers ages 9-11 entertained fro... Read more

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Lynn Painter comes a heartfelt and banter-filled "feel-good rom-com" (School Library Journal)... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAN OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK"A delicious mashup of narrative that's by turns harrowing and healing." –People“Entertaining, insightful, wrenching … p... Read more

“The undisputed queen of dark rom-coms is back with a new swoony, one-of-a-kind banger, and the book world better get ready for it!” —Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling ... Read more

Read by the author with appearances from family and friends. The program also features bonus commentary and clips from her wildly popular podcast, For The Love. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE... Read more

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey is back with an all-new enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating sports romance about a playboy hockey rookie and the disciplined softball pitcher completely... Read more

Death imitates art in the brand-new crime thriller starring homicide cop Eve Dallas from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author J.D. Robb.Manhattan is filled with galleries and deep-pocketed coll... Read more

The highly anticipated new Dream Harbor romance from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café! 'All the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice... Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman must confront the demons of her past when she attempts to fix up her childhood home in this devilishly clever take on the haunted house novel fro... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From TLC's Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave po... Read more

One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Fall BookFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the ques... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gifted portrait artist and a high-powered subject confront past wounds to embrace new love in this poignant novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle... Read more

From bestselling author John Boyne, a gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption.In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has creat... Read more

"[A] callback to what makes Rapp such a special character, and a white-knuckle reminder of why this series remains the gold standard of the political thriller genre." —The Real Book Spy Don ... Read more

A Washington Post and Publishers Weekly Best SF/Fantasy/Horror Novel of 2025 Alien meets Midsommar in this chilling debut adult novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White about identity, s... Read more

Set during the time of Fearless, a mysterious figure arrives in the kingdom of Ilya to witness the fight for the throne and the price it costs those sworn to defend the land in this beautiful and h... Read more

Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady solves her biggest case yet, from a body in the desert to crimes spanning decades and countries, in the thrilling latest installment in the New York Times bestse... Read more

"This delicious murder mystery is a must-read for any library lover!”—New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt Murder disrupts four quirky librarians' lives when they try to hi... Read more

The New York Times bestselling Cork O'Connor Mystery series—a "master class in suspense and atmospheric storytelling" (The Real Book Spy)—continues with Cork O'Connor revisiting a case ... Read more

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for." ―The New York TimesWith more than four million copies in print, #1 New York Times-bestsel... Read more

Home is where the heart is—and this one is haunted.#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of the Rebel Blue Ranch series returns with a brand-new story, featuring a small-town upholst... Read more

The new cozy crime novel from the bestselling author of The Marlow Murder Club, soon to be a major TV series on PBS Masterpiece Verity Beresford is worried about her husband. Oliver didn't come hom... Read more

"With epic trials, powerful world-building, a badass older heroine with wings, and an MMC with pure Disney Prince energy, Smoke and Scar crackles with magic and heart. A fast-paced and fun romantas... Read more

"So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end." —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author A dinner party in a beautiful Notting Hill townhouse turns in... Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“May be the best Slow Horses book to date.”—The Wall Street JournalTHE NEW NOVEL IN THE SERIES BEHIND SLOW HORSES, AN APPLE ORIGINAL SERIES NOW... Read more

Warning—frightening (and true) stories ahead! Author-illustrator Nathan Hale tells some of the scariest tales in US history in Bones and Berserkers, the 13th book in the #1 New York Times bes... Read more

BOLU BABALOLA IS... "A queen of romantic comedy." – Oprah Daily "Incisively funny." – Entertainment Weekly "A really great romance writer." – Quinta Brunson, Harper's Bazaar "K... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE FOR FICTIONFINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITIC CIRCLES AWARD FOR FICTIONLONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTIONLONGLISTED FOR THE ASPEN... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • HUGO AWARD FINALIST • In this poignant, heartfelt novella from the New York Times bestselling author of Spinning Silver and the Scholomance trilogy, a young witch wh... Read more

A bed-and-breakfast for the brokenhearted might hold the key to another chance at love in this achingly hopeful debut romance.Louisa Walsh emerged from a tumultuous childhood with a degree in couns... Read more

ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAROne of The New Yorker's 24 Essential Reads of the YearLonglisted for the National Book Award for FictionOne of Publishers Weekly's Ten Best Book... Read more

The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton investigating the dark, mysterious depths of a coal mine in America."The third installment of [author ... Read more

Two brand-new romantasy novellas in one deluxe, novel-length volume written from the perspectives of Grim and Oro, from #1 New York Times-bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex AsterTrue lo... Read more

Welcome to Knife's Edge, Alaska, where the four Osprey brothers return from military service with shadows in their eyes and secrets in their hearts. As danger looms, new romances ignite, and these ... Read more

After making his debut in The Killing Floor, Jack Reacher has quickly become one of the most popular―and most enduring―fictional heroes to emerge in the past half century. Now, his creator tells th... Read more

The legendary Stephen King narrates this thrilling, must-have reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale ""Hansel and Gretel," inspired by the beautiful opera set and costume design illustrations... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat—and one of America’s most beloved chefs and teachers—125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nouris... Read more

"Everything Ann Cleeves writes is incredible."—Richard Osman"This novel is more than worth every minute you spend with it."—David Baldacci A Washington Post Best Mystery of 2025 The Kil... Read more

Beyond the gilded ballrooms and salons of Regency London lurks a sinister web of intrigue and deception, and when a murder occurs within the scientific community, Lord Wrexford and Charlotte are th... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES“Rundell is back with a sequel . . . which offers magical thrills fo... Read more

A New York Times bestseller! When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this "engrossing" (Kirkus Reviews) second book in the... Read more

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick!From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming ... Read more

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!A Lambda Literary Award Winner and named Best Romance of 2025 by Amazon, Kirkus, Chicago Public Library, and more . . .A pair of Gothic novelists trade rivalry for love... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this sexy and emotional romance from the acclaimed author of Out of the Woods and Out on a Limb, a small-town woman’s journey to spread her wings intertwin... Read more

The first book in Jahquel J.'s dramatic and juicy urban romance series To All the Thugs I Loved that Didn't Love Me Back, this story weaves a tale of love, redemption, and ambition perfect for fans... Read more

The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. . . . With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year's Chris... Read more

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Janice Hallett, "the new queen of crime" (Electric Literature), returns with a fresh, edge-of-your-seat mystery that takes place at a pub's weekly trivia night, revealed th... Read more

#1 New York Times–bestselling author Tricia Levenseller makes her adult debut in What Fury Brings, a sexy, empowering romantasy featuring a warrior general who must kidnap and train a husband... Read more

A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER A FINALIST FOR THE GILLER PRIZE Named a Must-Read Pick by The New York Times, Oprah Daily, People, Associated Press, Marie Claire, Bust... Read more

“Lisbeth Salander is back—and maybe better than ever.” —Lee Child “Fresh, fearless. . . . One ofthegreat crime series of our time could not be in safer, more capable h... Read more

A new and highly anticipated InspectorLynleyTV series releasing this fall from BritBox Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel fro... Read more

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWith the awakening of fire-breathing wyrms, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Ora... Read more

The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul reopens in this delightful follow-up to the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We'll Prescribe You a Cat.It’s time to revisit the Kokoro Clinic for the S... Read more

A swoon-worthy sapphic romance following two women who are thrown together on a European adventure, from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author of the "sexy, insightful, and utterly charmin... Read more

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus helpful tips for best results—from the creator o... Read more

A 2025 Goodreads Choice Award Nominee"This captivating story is an ode to book lovers!"—Woman's WorldA mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to th... Read more

In this newest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe takes on a number of perplexing situations, and while she tries to mai... Read more

A man goes to terrifying extremes to adopt his celebrity doppelganger's life in this darkly comedic psychological suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Upgrad... Read more

Beloved author Kasie West's sparkling adult rom-com debut about a hopeless romantic falling for the one man she never expected.Can a swipe right turn into swept away?Margot Hart is a hopeless roman... Read more

London Olympics 2012. The world is watching as the greatest show on earth takes to the stage. Billions of eyes on London. Nations united in celebration. It should be a moment of celebration. But fo... Read more

Detective Isaac Bell faces the horrors of the Great War while battling a mysterious anarchist group intent on bringing brutality to the shores of America in the next thrilling adventure in this #1 ... Read more

After a decade, acclaimed science fiction master John Scalzi returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book, The Shattering PeaceTHE PEACE IS SHATTERINGFor a d... Read more

In a world of magical artifacts and fantastical beings, a woman with a deadly magic secret needs the help of the minotaur she’s trying to forget in the sizzling sequel to Ruby Dixon's New Yor... Read more

Once a servant, now a princess, a young woman thrust into power challenges everything about the underground Fae realm in the spellbinding sequel to Sarah Hawley’s USA Today bestseller Servant... Read more

Jack Ryan Jr battles terrorists in the disputed mountains of Kashmir to save a comrade in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.A string of savage murders in the United State... Read more

In the second book of the thrilling new Angelhart Investigations series from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan, the Angelharts must figure out whether a teen's death is a tragic acc... Read more

The second book in the international bestselling Maxton Hall series—now an Amazon Prime streaming series—in English for the first time.After all the hurt between them, will they be able... Read more

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!A vampire who can’t remember his past and a witch with secrets of her own hit the road in this zany, cross-country romantic comedy from beloved author Jenna Le... Read more

The highly-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black's stunning adult debut, Book of Night.Night is made of shadows and shadows have teeth.Charlie Hall, glue trap f... Read more

Younger meets Writers & Lovers in this wise, witty novel about friendship, ambition, and love.In the post-pandemic publishing industry, two rival editors are forced to share a "hot desk" on alterna... Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The ThirteenthChild comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy. • The town of Mistaken has a... Read more

For fans of the Lovelight series and The Pumpkin Spice Café, this cozy and sexy romance follows a young event planner who returns to her family's inn on an apple orchard to help run their Harv... Read more

"Brewed to perfection." —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine RivalsAfter the jaw-dropping ending of #1 New York Times-bestseller A Tempest of Tea, Hafsah Faizal craft... Read more

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia.... This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone’s. It... Read more

#1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth pulls from Slavic folklore to explore family, duty, and what it means to be a monster in this sequel to the USA Today bestselling novella When Amo... Read more

A plucky medium, her fame-chasing ex, and an infuriatingly handsome skeptic reporter make for a complicated love triangle—and that's before the ghosts get involved. From the #1 New York Times... Read more

"By the end of this feverishly-composed rock 'n' roll masterpiece, you'll be on your feet shouting for an encore." —Layne Fargo, bestselling author of The Favorites The new novel from the be... Read more

Eight friends went on a trip. Only six made it out alive. Now a killer has one night to make sure the survivors pay for what they did ... so that zero make it out alive. From the author of Perfect ... Read more

Danger is gathering on the horizon in this gripping novel of romantic suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Shabina Foster does her best to lead a normal life. She ta... Read more

Seanan McGuire's New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-nominated October Daye series continues as Toby Daye is thrust once again into danger... and this time she has more than ever to protect.S... Read more

When a witch plays with fire, she might just ignite a love that can't be extinguished...Newly-minted Historian of the soon-to-be-ascended Riverwood Coven Georgie Pendell has always played her part&... Read more

The aristocracy is making a run for the throne in this star-crossed paranormal romance entry in J.R. Ward's "delicious, erotic, and thrilling" (Nicole Jordan, New York Times bestselling author) #1 ... Read more

He was expecting a relaxing vacation, but instead not only found himself a victim of a kidnap for ransom, but also the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.Beach vacation.River tubing... Read more

"Readers will burn through the pages as they traverse gorgeous, fully realized worlds replete with their own varied dramas. . . . Incredibly immersive and utterly unique." —Kirkus Reviews (st... Read more

In the latest short story from bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, discover the teenage missions of Orphan X. Before he was the feared black ops government assassin Orphan X, operating in the shadows... Read more

One night. One heartbreak. One man she could never forget. Years ago, Brooke Snyder gave her heart — and her innocence — to Aiden Sterling, her best friend's older brother. For one per... Read more

New York Times bestselling authors Andrews & Wilson bring readers another heart-stopping thriller in Sons of Valor IV: False Flag.A murder in the Royal House of Saud, a secret alliance between ... Read more