Top 5 Of New October Books To Read Now Or Later
- Erkiulis
- Oct 31
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 5
Can you believe it, October is going to be over tonight with only a blink of an eye. And we still haven't made our Top 5 of new October books review. But reading books is a never-ending process, so you always can put the new ones on your reading list for later. Like probably this time:
by Megha Majumdar
It's time for one of the finalists of the National Book Award. In near-future Kolkata, Ma and her family plan to leave for Ann Arbor, Michigan, but their journey is derailed when her purse with vital immigration documents is stolen. Over one week, A Guardian and a Thief presents two intertwined stories: Ma's frantic search for the thief amid a food crisis and Boomba, the thief, whose crimes stem from a need to support his family. Megha Majumdar vividly portrays the love and hope of two families fighting for their children's futures amid disaster.
by John Grisham
The bestselling productive John Grisham strikes again with his new thrilling novel. Simon Latch, a lawyer in rural Virginia with a struggling marriage, encounters Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow needing a new will after inheriting a secret fortune. As Simon discreetly manages her wealth, her story unravels when she is hospitalized following a car accident. Simon finds himself accused of murder, facing overwhelming circumstantial evidence. To prove his innocence, he must uncover the true perpetrator.
by Alix E. Harrow
Historical fiction lovers will definitely enjoy this new book by the author of Starling House. Sir Una Everlasting, once Dominion’s greatest hero, was an orphan turned knight who sacrificed herself for queen and country. Although her legend is immortalized in songs and stories, the true events of her life have been forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory, a failed soldier and struggling scholar, becomes enamored with Una's tale. His journey leads him to war, archives, and ultimately into the past, intertwining his fate with Una’s. They are destined to repeat the same story, unless they can change the course of history itself to tell a different tale.
by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
Who's ever thought of such a perfect duo of an Academy-winning actress and a bestselling author but here we are! Maggie McCabe, a respected Army combat surgeon, faces a crisis after losing her medical license due to a series of tragedies. Despite this setback, her determination remains strong. A former colleague offers her a position with an elite plastic surgeon catering to high-profile clients. In a luxurious, high-tech environment abroad, Maggie must provide unconventional medical assistance to a mysterious man. When he suddenly disappears, she becomes a fugitive, navigating a perilous world where discretion is crucial.
by Brandon Stanton
For those to whom New York is their city, this new non-fiction release is a must. Brandon Stanton, the creator of Humans of New York and a bestselling author, unveils a profound exploration of our communities and selves in his latest work. Opening with an evocative prologue, the book unfolds into nearly five hundred pages of vivid portraits and stories from across the city, with 75% of them being previously unpublished. "Dear New York" captures the essence of all five boroughs, presenting a lively and contradictory portrait of the city and paying homage to the people who embody its spirit.
