Trying to find a new book to read for fall? If the answer is yes, then you’ve come to the right place. This fall, many writers have been hard at work to release their books in time for caramel apple season.
Fresh on the shelves, this cutesy fall romance, “Pitcher Perfect” by Tessa Bailey, is the perfect next read for anyone searching for a charming new novel. This enemies-to-lovers book features a smug National Hockey League newbie, Robbie Corrigan, whose playboy reputation exhibits him. When Skylar Paige, the Division 1 softball pitcher, meets him, her first impressions aren’t exactly favorable. But when she’s desperate to win over her brother’s best friend, she recruits Corrigan for her family’s annual wilderness competition.
The close proximity and athletic events cause sparks to fly, and let’s just say pumpkin isn’t the only spice in this book. “A cute and cozy book will make you feel invited to read it, and you’ll be pulled to it for that reason,” says Ada Cornett, a sophomore bibliophile at Ida B. Wells Highschool (IBW). Released on Sept. 9, “Pitcher Perfect” is a wonderful new addition to any reader’s library.
“Horror novels definitely set the festive mood,” says Arya Duncan, a sophomore bibliophile at IBW. T. Kingfisher’s “What Stalks the Deep,” released on Sept. 30, encompasses just that.
A Galician sworn soldier, Alex Easton goes to West Virginia to investigate an abandoned coal mine. He’s there as a favor for his friend Dr. Denton, looking for his missing cousin Oscar. As Easton and his servant Angus trudge deeper into the mines, they see a spine-chilling red glow arising from the depths of the cave. As the walls of the cave get tighter and the true darkness in the red reveals itself, they begin to unravel the even darker horrors behind Oscar’s disappearance. It begs the question, “What stalks the deep?”
For those who don’t know, Margaret Atwood is a famous author and poet whose words provoked a shift in how the world perceives dystopian futures and women’s rights. Through her eyes, she discusses her life’s experience in her newest novel “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts,” her first personal narrative, which will release on Nov. 4.
She talks about her growth, from her childhood in a remote forest in northern Quebec to becoming a world-famous novelist who’s won over 55 major awards, while sharing her outlook on it all.
Fun fact: this diva used to write cannibalistic puppet shows, which she’d perform at children’s parties. Even at the age of 85 and after writing over 80 books, Atwood continues to write her novels and inspire countless people across the globe.
Disappearances, complicated words, thrills, scary organizations, crime, science and murder. All of which takes place in Dan Brown’s new book “The Secret of Secrets,” released on Sept. 9.
While on a romantic work trip to give a lecture on noetic sciences, Katherine Solomon and her manuscript on human consciousness go missing after a haywire murder. Her lover, the Harvard scientist Robert Langdon, scrambles to decipher the codes and hints left behind. Hunted by a powerful organization and a hidden assailant, Langdon races to find out where Solomon is. This leads to uncovering a secret project that will change how we view the inner workings of the human mind. “‘The Secret of Secrets’…It has a deeper conspiracy that the mystery unravels, and I’ve been meaning to buy it,” says Cornett.
No matter what genres of books you favor, the enjoyment of reading is an experience nobody should miss out on. There are countless benefits from reading, and they aren’t all mental. Physically, it reduces stress, which relaxes muscles, making them healthier and stronger. Mentally, reading improves cognitive function, confidence and emotional intelligence, as well as providing a platform for digital detoxing and escapism. “If things are hard in your own life, you can pick up a book and forget things for a little bit,” says Duncan.
Whether you’re reading “Pitcher Perfect,” “What Stalks the Deep,” “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts” or “The Secret of Secrets,” it’s important to appreciate all the work that goes into making any novel.
With social media and the whole world constantly changing every minute, it’s nice to know that the enjoyment of reading never will.
