The Buzziest Books of October | 2022
The month of October was a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. So many page-turning novels will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone has been talking about, here are our picks for October’s 10 most noteworthy releases. Happy reading!
The First to Die at the End
by Adam Silvera
Release Date: October 4, 2022
It’s the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there’s one question on everyone’s mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax? Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera’s signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest.
Buy on AmazonLong Shadows
by David Baldacci
Release Date: October 11, 2022
When Amos Decker is called to South Florida to investigate a double homicide, the case appears straightforward: A federal judge and her bodyguard have been found dead, the judge’s face sporting a blindfold with two eye holes crudely cut out, a clear sign that she’d made one too many enemies over her years on the bench. What at first seems cut and dry is anything but: Not only did the judge have more enemies than Decker can count, but the bodyguard presents additional conundrums that muddy the waters even further. Who was the real target in this vicious attack?
Buy on AmazonOur Missing Hearts
by Celeste Ng
Release Date: October 4, 2022
Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore the most searing injustice. It’s a story about the power—and limitations—of art to create change, the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children, and how any of us can survive a broken world with our hearts intact.
Buy on AmazonPoster Girl
by Veronica Roth
Release Date: October 24, 2022
For fans of Anthony Marra and Lauren Beukes, #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth tells the story of a woman’s desperate search for a missing girl after the collapse of the oppressive dystopian regime—and the dark secrets about her family and community she uncovers along the way
Buy on AmazonMadly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
by Alan Rickman
Release Date: October 18, 2022
From his breakout role in Die Hard to his outstanding, multifaceted performances in the Harry Potter films, Galaxy Quest, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and more, Alan Rickman cemented his legacy as a world-class actor. His air of dignity, his sonorous voice, and the knowing wit he brought to each role continue to captivate audiences today. Running from 1993 to his death in 2016, the diaries provide singular insight into Rickman’s public and private life. Meet Rickman the consummate professional actor, but also the friend, the traveler, the fan, the director, the enthusiast; in short, the man beyond the icon.
Buy on AmazonSign Here
by Claudia Lux
Release Date: October 25, 2022
A darkly humorous, surprisingly poignant, and utterly gripping debut novel about a guy who works in Hell (literally) and is on the cusp of a big promotion if only he can get one more member of the wealthy Harrison family to sell their soul.
Buy on AmazonJackal
by Erin E. Adams
Release Date: October 4, 2022
A young Black girl goes missing in the woods outside her white rust belt town. But she’s not the first—and she may not be the last… “I read this thriller that is Get Out meets The Vanishing Half in one night.”—BuzzFeed
Buy on AmazonIt Starts with Us
by Colleen Hoover
Release Date: October 18, 2022
Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.
Buy on AmazonSeven Empty Houses
by Samanta Schweblin
Release Date: October 18, 2022
The seven houses in these seven stories are strange. A person is missing, or a truth, or memory; some rooms are enticing, some unmoored, others empty. But in Samanta Schweblin’s tense, visionary tales, something always creeps back inside: a ghost, a fight, trespassers, a list of things to do before you die, a child’s first encounter with darkness or the fallibility of parents. In each story, twists and turns will unnerve and surprise: Schweblin never takes the expected path and instead digs under the skin, revealing surreal truths about our sense of home, of belonging, and of the fragility of our connections with others. This is a masterwork from one of our most brilliant modern writers.
Buy on AmazonBeyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard
by Tom Felton
Release Date: October 18, 2022
From the magical moments on set as Draco Malfoy to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, get a backstage pass into Tom Felton’s life on and off the big screen. Tom Felton’s Beyond the Wand is an entertaining, funny, and poignant must-read for any Harry Potter fan. Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.
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