September 2024 is packed with exciting new book releases across various genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for gripping thrillers, insightful dramas, or literary fiction, September has you covered​. Here are some highlights to consider adding to your reading list:

The Best New Books To Read In September 2024

1. We’re Alone by Edwidge Danticat

Release Date: September 3

This essay collection from the celebrated Haitian-American author explores themes of identity, activism, and the immigrant experience with Danticat’s characteristic blend of personal reflection and political insight.

2. Small Rain by Garth Greenwell

Release Date: September 3

A tender and introspective novel where a poet, confined to an ICU bed, embarks on a journey of bodily self-exploration.

3. A Good Indian Girl by Mansi Shah

Release Date: September 3

A heartfelt novel about self-discovery, cultural identity, and the power of food, set against the beautiful backdrop of Tuscany.

4. Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Release Date: September 10

Known for her sharp social observations, Moriarty’s latest novel explores themes of free will, destiny, grief, and love in a way that echoes Jane Austen’s wit and complexity.

5. Olive Days by Jessica Elisheva Emerson

Release Date: September 10

This debut novel tells the story of an Orthodox Jewish woman who faces an identity crisis after her husband suggests wife-swapping, leading her on a journey of self-discovery.

6. Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir by Mary L. Trump

Release Date: September 10

Mary Trump, clinical psychologist and niece of Donald Trump, returns with a deeply personal memoir. She delves into her tumultuous family history, offering a candid look at the complexities of growing up in the Trump family.

7. Entitlement by Rumaan Alam

Release Date: September 17

After the success of his previous novel, Leave the World Behind, Alam presents a sharp social drama that delves into power dynamics and privilege in contemporary society.

8. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

Release Date: September 24

The highly anticipated novel from Sally Rooney returns to her signature exploration of complex relationships, focusing on two brothers in Dublin dealing with personal loss and romantic entanglements.

9. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter

Release Date: September 24

This holiday-themed mystery combines romance and intrigue as two literary rivals find themselves entangled in a locked-room mystery in a snowbound mansion.

10. Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

Release Date: September 24

A family drama about three sisters mourning their fourth sibling, whose unexpected death sends them on emotional and life-changing journeys.

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