There are a lot of exciting books coming out soon. Here are our teams top picks recently to check out this October:
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
I raced through this sensational new novel in days. Rooney gets better and better – this time, she tells the story of two painfully real brothers, whose lives (emotional, physical, sexual) are in different shades of turmoil following the death of their father. A stunning fourth book from our beloved Sally, who appears to be getting more precise with every sentence she writes.
Megan
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
An Elizabeth Strout novel is an occasion. She writes beautifully and you instantly feel immersed in the communities she creates. In the latest instalment of Lucy Barton's story, we are reunited with Lucy and William who are settled into their new living arrangements post Lucy's move from New York at the start of the Covid lockdown. Her friendship with Bob Burgess is growing and the book features heavily on Bob and his relationships with his wife Margaret and brother, Jim. The infamous Olive Kitteridge, from Strout's previous novels, pops up a lot as Lucy visits her in her care home to share stories on unwritten lives and this is the central theme of the book, that almost everybody lives a remarkable life but not all lives are spoken or written about in the same way.
Denise
The Bone Diver by Angie Spoto
A cosy, gothic story set in coastal Scotland about a seal catcher who discovers that selkies are real. It’s engaging, mysterious, and perfect for reading on a chill, autumnal evening.
Darby
The Barn: The Murder of Emmett Till and the Cradle of American Racism by Wright Thompson
Playground by Richard Powers
A wide-sweeping novel covering a behemoth of topics: the ocean, climate change, AI/technology, the psychology of play, colonialism. It switches between several protagonists, each with their own interesting story to tell, while still remaining connected and centred on its themes. Recommended for anyone who wants a novel that will make them think.
Darby
Children's Books
Pick & Mix Poetry chosen by Julia Donaldson
Filled with over 300 poems, all chosen by Julia Donaldson, from unforgettable classics to exciting new voices from around the world
The Land of Lost Things by Andy Griffiths
From the creator of the popular Treehouse series, this brand new adventure is full of silliness and fun
The Carousel Horse by Tony Mitton
Discover a new magical classic in the making, a carousel pony comes to life and goes on adventures by moonlight.
The Incredible Pop Up Bug by Ben Hoare
Written by award winning wildlife journalist, Ben Hoare, this is a fact packed gorgeous pop up book showing the true beauty of the insect kingdom.
The Girl At The Front Of The Class by Onjali Q Rauf
This brand new picture book, from the author of The Boy At The Back of The Class, is a heartfelt story about kindness and how young readers can help to make refugee children feel welcome in a strange new country.
Oi Dinosaurs! by Kes Gray
The new title in the award winning Oi Frog! series packed with dinosaurs, but according to Frog, sitting down wasn't invented in dinosaur times. What will they do?
Sisters of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross
A thrilling new fantasy, from the author of The Queen's Rising duology, about the lengths two sisters will go for each other.
All of these books are either hot off the press or just about to come out. Double check the publication date of any books on our October round-up before you pre-order. They will dispatch on the publication date. Enjoy reading!