Some of the most anticipated books of the fall are hitting shelves this month. October’s line-up includes new releases from bestselling authors like Freida McFadden, John Grisham, and Danielle Steel, celebrity memoirs from Al Pacino, Ina Garten, and Lisa Marie Presley, plus plenty of literary fiction and genre favorites. Did you know you can place a hold on a book before it goes on sale? Simply print our October Coming Soon list, circle your favorites, and our librarians will take care of the reserve requests for you.
The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden
A dark story about obsession and the things we’ll do for love, #1 New York Times bestselling author McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is perfect: he's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe, but she can’t shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Available 10/1.
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light. With his characteristic mix of storytelling and social science, Gladwell tackles the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena. Available 10/1.
Triangle by Danielle Steel
A Paris gallery owner finds herself in danger when a mysterious man begins leaving her messages, in #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s thrilling new novel. Amanda Delanoe lives well, running an art gallery in Paris, although she has yet to find the love of her life. Then she meets a dashing publisher, reconnects with an old boyfriend, and turns to her friend, bachelor Pascal, for advice. She also starts receiving threats that leave her terrified and wondering who could be after her. Triangle is at once the story of a woman dedicated to staying true to her principles and a breathtaking tale of suspense from the one and only Danielle Steel. Available 10/1.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten—aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon—shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table. In her unmistakable voice (no one tells a story like Ina), she brings her past and her process to life in a high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of personal challenges, adventures (and misadventures) and unexpected career twists, all delivered with her signature combination of playfulness and purpose. Available 10/1.
The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella by Nita Prose
Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest. As a child, Molly and her grandmother had little money, but Gran made every Christmas special by creating an annual Advent calendar filled with “upcycled” trinkets. Now Molly and her boyfriend, pastry chef Juan Manuel, follow the same thrifty pattern. But Molly starts to doubt Juan’s faithfulness when he begins withholding details about his whereabouts and grows evasive about the hotel staff’s annual Secret Santa exchange. Breezy prose, appealing characters, and sitcom-esque storytelling propel the entertaining plot to a sweet conclusion that is sure to put readers in the holiday spirit. Available 10/1.
Sonny Boy by Al Pacino
From one of the most iconic actors in the history of film, an astonishingly revelatory memoir of a creative life in full. Pacino landed his first leading role in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Sonny Boy is the memoir of a man who has nothing left to fear and nothing left to hide. All the great roles, the essential collaborations, and the important relationships are given their full due, as is the vexed marriage between creativity and commerce at the highest levels. Available 10/15.
John Grisham and James Patterson both have new nonfiction books coming this month. In his first work of nonfiction since The Innocent Man, Grisham and co-author Jim McCloskey share ten harrowing true stories of wrongful convictions in Framed. Available 10/15. American Heroes by James Patterson and Matt Eversmann tells the true stories of U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts, and of the actions that earned them some of America's most distinguished military medals. Available 10/21.
A trio of holiday-themed romances go on sale this month that are sure to get readers into the spirit of the season. In A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber, Hailey Morgan dreams of writing her own songs, but instead she’s working as a school band teacher. She’s dreading another Christmas with her meddling family and their expectations, so she stays alone in a friend’s cabin, where the charming mayor’s son makes her rethink her solo act. Available 10/15. The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts, a joyful Christmas romp inspired by Jane Austen’s Emma, tells the story of a woman who can’t stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-after—even when her help leads to disaster. Available 10/1. The magic of Christmas—and a second shot at romance—is in the air in Shelter Springs this holiday season in The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne. Neither Amanda Taylor nor Rafe Arredondo particularly wants to be in each other’s company, but when her grandmother and his grandfather start to date and their lives become intertwined, they find love and forgiveness during the holiday season. Available 10/8.
Our final highlight for the month is My Three Dogs by W. Bruce Cameron, a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption – separately. But Riggs, an Australian Shepherd with a heart of gold, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. Cameron's signature style shines in this whirlwind of a novel that showcases how determination, instinct, and love can make a family whole once more. Available 10/29.