From story collections written by established writers to Tom Hanks' first published book and much-awaited follow-ups to all-time bestsellers, October brings with it a new book for every kind of reader. Our suggestion? Delve into every single one of these new releases.
Fresh Complaint: Stories by Jeffrey Eugenides
This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's first ever collection of short fiction, exploring human nature through the eyes of a variety of different characters.
We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Reflecting on former President Barack Obama's presidency, Coates presents a collection of racially-charged essays that explore today's political environment.
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
The follow-up to the Pulitzer prize winning A Visit from the Goon Squad, Manhattan Beach is Egan's first historical thriller, set in Brooklyn during the Great Depression. The story focuses on naval ship diver Anna Kerrigan as she searches for clues about her father's disappearance.
The Power by Naomi Alderman (drops October 10)
Think of a world where teenage girls have the ability to electrocute people. That's the premise of of Alderman's new work of fiction, which already earned praises in the UK and is now finally available to American audiences as well.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green (drops October 10)
The author of best-selling The Fault in Our Stars tells the story of Aza, a 16-year-old who enlists the help of best friend Daisy to track down fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett—all the while trying to navigate day-to-day life.
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly (drops October 17)
What is it like to spend an entire year in space? Kelly, an astronaut who spent 365 days on the International Space Station, chronicles his adventure and the affect that it has had on his body.
Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks (drops October 17)
Yes, the actor is now a published writer. Hanks explores different themes and exciting characters in this collection of short stories... each featuring a typewriter.
I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street by Matt Taibbi (drops October 24)
Journalist Taibbi explores the events that rocked the country on July 17, 2014, the day that Eric Garner was shot and killed in Staten Island. Calling out Garner's much chronicled final words ("I can't breathe") in its title, the book also explores the American criminal justice system, the Black Lives Matter movement and more.