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The Big Books of Fall

October 9, 2013

Fall is the biggest time of year for the publishing world. Why? I’m not sure but maybe it’s the shorter days and worsening weather—it makes staying inside with a good book that much more appealing. The fact that several of these are from well-known authors who have been silent for a while makes it even more exciting. It’s not complete but here’s a brief look at some of the big reads for this fall.

I’ll do my best to read and review them all but in the meantime: What are you looking forward to reading now?

 

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Dr. Sleep: Stephen King’s sequel to The Shining, a book that scared me so much I could only read it in broad daylight. It’s Stephen King—do I really need to say anymore? Released on September 24th so you can start reading now

 

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The Signature of All Things: Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) is back with a new work of fiction. The novel is a multi-generational saga about one family’s love of botany and money. Bottom line? For me, Gilbert’s forte is fiction—far and away. If you want to know more, here’s my review.

 

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We Are Water: Wally Lamb’s first new book in 5 years. A contemporary look at life, love, and family. I’ve got it and will be reading it this week so stay posted. Releases October 22nd

 

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The Goldfinch: Donna Tartt’s debut The Secret History is on a lot of Top 10 favorites lists so I’m really anxious to see what she’s come up with now. Her latest was 11 years in the making and is about a young boy who loses his mother in an accident and is abandoned by his father. Releases October 22nd

 

 

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Mad About the Boy: Helen Fielding. Bridget Jones is back after a 14 year absence. Can anyone read these books without seeing Renee Zellweger? Talk about inhabiting a role! Bridget is back in a new phase of life that promises to be as funny as the rest. Releases October 15th

 

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The Death of Santini: Pat Conroy. I still think Prince of Tides is one of the great stories in Southern American fiction. Now Conroy is back with a sequel to The Great Santini. Releases on October 29th

Ecco, October 2013

The Valley of Amazement: Back after 8 years Amy Tan gives us another family saga of strong women—one that moves from Shanghai courtesans to a small village in rural China. Releases November 5th.

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Filed Under: Feature, Fiction, Reading Tagged: books, fall 2013, fall releases

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  1. Jennine G. says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:24 am

    I have a copy of We Are Water reserved! I bought it from B&N’s site because they are offering a signed copy! I am currently reading Serena by Ron Rash…the movie just wrapped with Jennifer Lawrence as the title role. And I’m looking forward to reading Burial Rights! Been hearing a lot about it lately.

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  2. Jenny @ Reading the End says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I am so pleased I liked The Goldfinch. I hated Donna Tartt’s second novel and worried that she would prove to be a one-shot wonder (in which case, woe!). But my fears were ungrounded and I liked The Goldfinch a lot.

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  3. Shannon @ River City Reading says

    October 9, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    Well, I think the universe knows my feelings about The Goldfinch because I’ve shouted them loud. I’ve never read any Pat Conroy, but I have a copy of The Death of Santini and keep hearing great things so I think I’m going to try to get to it soon.

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  4. Kelly says

    October 11, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Great list! I am reading Doctor Sleep now and loving it. I’ve also got We Are Water, hoping to start it next week. I ADORE Wally Lamb. But I am also biased because he sets his books in the area where I grew up, and has taught at UConn (my alma mater). 🙂

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