Goodbye summer sunshine, hello to cosy nights, autumn colours, and crisp cold air. With the days growing darker now is the perfect time to stock up on more books to transport you to worlds of magic and wonder. September always seems to be a strong month for new books, and this year is no different. Here are 7 new releases you need to keep an eye on in September.
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (29th)
Naomi Novik has built a reputation for her spellbinding writing and magical worldbuilding, so who better to write a tale of magically gifted students fighting for survival. A Deadly Education is the kind of book that will immerse you in its magical setting, but keep you wary of the monsters lurking around every corner.
Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin (1st)
Who would not be anticipating this book? Serpent & Dove’s trailblazing debut had readers clamouring to get their hands on the hotly anticipated sequel. Well, the wait is over, and Blood & Honey is bound to have fans on the edge of their seats.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman (8th)
After having your heart ripped out by his previous books, Backman has easily made his mark in literature. Backman has a way with words that is moving and relatable. He provides an insight into the complexities of human nature. The setting for Anxious People sounds absurdly entertaining, but you know that between the laughter you will be treated to a story that tugs at the heart.
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Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas (1st)
The wait is already over for this book, and who doesn’t want to get their hands on Cemetery Boys? Latinx culture, ghostly shenanigans, and a trans main character searching for acceptance and answers. What more could you possibly want from this book? Go grab a copy now!
The Other Side of the Sky by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner (8th)
Kaufman and Spooner have impressed with their previous books, and this one sounds no different. The Other Side of the Sky is a magical tale on the burdens of fate and duty. Sign me up for this ride.
Dear Justyce by Nic Stone (29th)
In what is bound to be a hard-hitting and thought-provoking tale, Dear Justyce tackles the problematic nature of America’s justice system and its racial discrimination. This is not going to be an easy read, but nothing about this subject is easy, and while this may be a work of fiction, this situation is sadly a reality for so many black men and women.
Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie (22nd)
A last-minute addition to the list, but Fifty Words of Rain sounds like a poignant search for acceptance in a post World War II Japan. It seems like the kind of story that will quietly move you in Nori’s search for acceptance.
My Midnight Musing 
I already have eARCs for two of the books mentioned and I feel like there is a 90% chance I won’t finish them before their release haha
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I believe in you. You got this. I’m trying to guess the two and the first ones that come to mind are Dear Justyce and Cemetery Boys?
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Dear Justyce is a YES but the second book is A Deadly Education 😀
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Cemetery Boys and The Other Side of the Sky are at the top of my list. They both sound amazing! I also loved Dear Martin so Dear Justyce is on my list to borrow from the library. September is a busy book month!
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Cemetery Boys sounds like an all-round winner. I hope you enjoy Dear Justyce as much as you did Dear Martin. 😀
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I can’t wait for Backman’s book. I tried to request it off NG, but it’s sitting in the dreaded Inactive section so far. 😦
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Backman has easily become an auto-buy author of mine, and I’ve only read one of his books so far haha.
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Same! I’ve only read Beartown!
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I can’t wait for A deadly education and Dear Justyce!
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Easily two of my most anticipated!
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I have three of them on my tbr took, still need to finish Anxious People, and I have Cemetery Boys and Dear Justyce on my tbr for later this month.
~ Corina | The Brown Eyed Bookworm
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How are you finding Anxious People? Backman’s books have become an auto-buy for me haha. Cemetery Boys sounds like the perfect autumnal book.
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I’m struggling a bit with Anxious People, I started it month ago and haven’t finished it. I think I’ll be waiting for the audiobook. 🙈
And I’m really excited about Cemetery Boys, I agree it sounds perfect for autumn and I think my library hold is coming through soon.
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Cemetery Boys was one of my most awaited releases – so glad it hit the The New York Times Bestseller list!! – so I got it right after publication. It really lived up to the hype for me, so I hope you’ll enjoy it! And everything else you are looking forward to, of course. 🙂
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I’m so excited to read it and that the book is getting so much love. 😀
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This is a lovely list, Lois! I’m really looking forward to Cemetery Boys, I’ve heard amazing things about this one 😀
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I’m so happy to hear about Cemetery Boys’ success. It really does sound like a gem of a book.
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