The Best Autumn Reads of 2022

The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton is an exciting new historical novel from the popular author whose previous book, The Miniaturist has sold more than two million copies. The book is published on August 30th, and it promises to be one of the most autumn reads of the year.

In this follow-on from the last book, Thea Brandt is now 18 years old, in Amsterdam, the year is 1705 and she is about to embark on her adult life. For Thea, this of course means marrying Walter, the talented painter. However, for Thea’s Aunt, Nella – it means trying to pair Thea up with a wealthy partner to help restore the family’s riches.

If you’re looking for an autumn read that will transport you to a different world, Sarah Addison Allen’s Other Birds is the perfect book for you. Published on August 30th, the book tells the story of a small town in North Carolina that has a beautiful building known as the Dellawisp, after the turquoise birds who inhabit the place. Zoey has come to the town to claim her deceased Mother’s apartment in the building and quickly meets her rather interesting neighbours.

Sarah Addison Allen is a NY Times bestselling author who has had multiple hits. Filled with magical realism, Other Birds is a charming and enchanting read that will leave you feeling like you’ve stepped into another world.

Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and Poster Girl by Veronica Roth is set to be the perfect autumn read. The novel tells the story of a woman’s desperate search for a girl who has gone missing following the collapse of an oppressive regime. She will uncover more secrets along the way that will open her eyes to who her family and community really are.

The early reviews of this book have been extremely good, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Of course, Veronica Roth is a well-known author for her exceptionally popular Divergent series. Post Girl will be published on October 18th, 2022, but I’d get your pre-orders in now!

Autumn is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and “The Bullet That Missed” by Richard Osman is a great choice for autumn reads. Set to be published on September 20th, the book is the third book in the Thursday Murder Club. As usual, things escalate quickly when the club discover a decade-old case that leads them to a local news legend and, you guessed it… a murder.

Richard Osman is an author, producer, and television presenter. Both his first novel, The Thursday Murder Club, and his second, The Man Who Died Twice, were #1 million-copy international bestsellers as well as New York Times bestsellers. This book promises to be another brilliant addition to his wildly popular murder mystery series.

This great new novel from the bestselling author, Emiko Jean, is sure to offer you a lot of laughs and heartwarming moments surrounding motherhood, daughterhood and love. The book was published on the 2nd of August and is an ideal read for this Autumn.

When Mika was a freshman in college, she got pregnant and gave up the daughter for adoption. Now sixteen years have passed, and Mika’s daughter has located Mika. They now begin their own journey to discover how their relationship now works, sending Mika on a path of motherhood she was not expecting.

If I Survive You is a collection of short stories that are all connected. It’s a debut book from Jonathan Escoffery who was the recipient of the 2020 Plimpton Prize for Fiction, a 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship, and the 2020 ASME Award for Fiction.

This book tells the story of a Jamaican family striving for more in Miami, from the perspective of a generational storyteller. Overflowing with heart and humour, it all centres around a character called Trelawny who is in struggle to find his place in society, amongst financial difficulties, racism and an unhealthy dose of bad luck.

There’s something special about autumn reads. Maybe it’s the way they make you feel cozy and comforted, or maybe it’s the fact that they tend to be a little bit spooky. Whatever the reason, The Vicious Circle by Katherine St. John is the perfect book for this time of year.

The Vicious Circle is a fun romantic adventure thriller that mixes up a concoction of greed, danger and complicated family dynamics. St. John weaves an expertly crafted tale of escapist suspense and violent secrets, and her characters are so well drawn that you can’t help but get caught up in their lives. If you’re looking for a book that will keep you hooked long into the night, this is it. Get your pre-order in now as this one is released on September 27th.

Best of Friends by Kamila Shamsie is the perfect autumn read. It tells the moving and surprising story of Zahra and Maryam, who have had a lifelong friendship, ever since growing up together in Karachi. In this novel, that friendship is pushed to the breaking point.

Best of Friends is a beautiful novel about connection, love, and loss. Kamila Shamsie’s writing is luminous and wise, and her characters are vividly drawn and deeply human. This is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Kamila Shamsie is the author of several previous novels, most recently Home Fire, which won the Women’s Prize for Fiction, was longlisted for the Booker Prize, and was a finalist for the International Dublin Literary Award, the Costa Novel Award, and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, among other honors.

The Atlas Paradox is a heart-pounding autumn read that will have you turning the pages well into the night. It’s the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling prequel, The Atlas Six. In this story, alliances will be tested and hearts will be broken, as the Society reveals to its members what it really is and who it is headed by.

Olivie Blake is the pseudonym of Alexene Farol Follmuth, a lover and writer of stories. She has penned several indie SFF projects, including the webtoon Clara and the Devil with illustrator Little Chmura and the BookTok-viral Atlas series. Given the success of this series, this book will likely fly off the shelves when it’s published on October 25th.

Autumn is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell is the perfect autumn read. Set for release on September 6th, this historical fiction novel tells the story of Lucrezia, the third daughter of the grand duke.

Set in Renaissance Italy, the story is one of a resilient young woman who is battling for her own survival. The Marriage Portrait is a stunningly written novel that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. After the exceptionally success of Hamnet, this book from Maggie O’Farrell is highly anticipated.

Afterlives is one of those autumn reads that feels like it’s been waiting for you all your life. From the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, a sweeping, multi-generational saga of displacement, loss, and love, set against the brutal colonization of east Africa.

The novel follows the story of Ilyas, a boy who was stolen from his parents in East Africa by German colonial troops. Years late he returns to his home to find his parents and sister. Afterlives is a beautifully written novel that displays tenderness, and a deep affection that spans continents. Gurnah was born and raised in Zanzibar, he is Professor Emeritus of English and Postcolonial Literatures at the University of Kent

As autumn approaches, the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer. This is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. There are so many great autumn reads to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming tale, a suspenseful thriller, or a light-hearted romance, there’s sure to be a book that’s perfect for you. But don’t just take my word for it. Encourage people to explore autumn reads for themselves. Pick up a book and settle in for a cosy night by the fire. You won’t be disappointed.

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