September is here, bookworms, and with the cozy fall season on the way, new books to add to your tbr are a must! This month has everything from horror to mystery to fantasy! With all of these fantastic September releases, our bookworm hearts are full!
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Everyone’s Thinking It By Aleema Omotoni
Who’s up for a boarding school mystery? Everyone’s Thinking It takes place in Wodebury Hall, a picturesque boarding school in the English countryside. We follow Iyanu, a student who prefers to take photos instead of being in the spotlight. There’s also her estranged cousin Kitan, who, on the outside, appears to have the perfect life. However, being a Nigerian girl in a predominantly white school has led to many personal sacrifices. When Iyanu’s photos are stolen and posted around the school with secrets written on them, chaos ensues. Now suddenly, Iyanu is being accused of orchestrating the whole thing, and it leaves both girls desperate to discover the truth.
Release Date: September 5
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Content Warnings: biphobia, panic attacks/disorders, racism
Suddenly A Murder By Lauren Muñoz
Our next release is perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and Knives Out! Suddenly a Murder is about a group of seven friends who throw a 1920s-themed graduation party at a glamorous island manor. Izzy is excited about a getaway filled with vintage dresses and spending time with her best friend, Kassidy, and their friend group. But all their plans go up in smoke when Kassidy’s boyfriend is found dead in his room. When the group learns that investigators are treating it as a murder, each guest becomes a suspect. With everyone having something to hide, how far will they go to keep their secrets safe?
Release Date: September 5
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Content Warnings: murder, deportation, inappropriate relationships, death, mention of cancer
There’s No Way I’d Die First By Lisa Springer
With spooky season right around the corner, you know we had to include a horror book! There’s No Way I’d Die First is all about Noelle, a horror movie fanatic who knows just about every trope in the genre. She even runs a horror movie club! Noelle decides to throw an exclusive Halloween party with an exclusive guest list. Her hopes of branching into podcasting are looking up, especially when she learns that singer-songwriter Archer is going to be attending. Except everything goes horribly wrong when the low-budget It clown she hired for the party actually axes one of her guests. Now Noelle is in a race for her life to prove that she really is a Final Girl.
Release Date: September 5
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Content Warnings: murder, death, confinement, violence, blood, racism, stalking
Midnight At The Houdini By Delilah S. Dawson
Where are our fantasy readers? Midnight at the Houdini follows Anna, who takes shelter in a hotel called The Houdini after running away from her family and a startling betrayal. Anna soon discovers that the hotel is magic, and so is a boy named Max, who has lived there all his life. As Max shows her around, she also realizes that there aren’t any other guests, and once midnight strikes, Anna will be trapped in the hotel forever. Can Anna make it out in time? And what happens if Max has to be left behind?
Release Date: September 5
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Content Warnings: violence, torture, attempted murder, mention of attempted suicide
Your Lonely Nights Are Over By Adam Sass
Best friends Dearie and Cole are inseparable, and when a serial killer starts attacking their school’s Queer Club, the two decide that it is up to them to unmask the killer before anyone else gets hurt. As they dig deeper, they come face to face with dark truths about their community. With the stakes rising and time running out, will they be able to stop this brutal killer? This book sounds like it’ll keep us on the edge of our seats!
Release Date: September 12
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Content Warnings: racism, gore, violence, bullying, toxic relationship, emotional abuse, outing
The Meadows By Stephanie Oakes
Can we take a moment to appreciate this stunning cover? The Meadows is set in a world where Earth has been destroyed due to climate disasters and society has created places like the Meadows to condition students against their attractions. Our main character Eleanor might have believed them until she met Rose. Four years after attending, Eleanor has been tasked as an adjudicator, making sure the students live according to their training. But Eleanor cannot escape the memories of the girl she loved but must keep her secrets safe, or else suffer Rose’s fate herself.
Release Date: September 12
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Content Warnings: homophobia, racism, mention of self-harm
Goddess Crown By Shade Lapite
Never fear, the next fantasy book for your tbr is here! Goddess Crown follows the story of Kalothia, a girl who has lived her life in secret away from the kingdom of Galla. But on her sixteenth birthday, when assassins attack her home, she has no choice but to run to the West and the king’s court. A place full of danger and led by a strong patriarchy, Kalothia will have to decide between her country of her heart. This book sounds like it’s packed with action and political intrigue!
Release Date: September 12
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The Name Drop By Susan Lee
Did you love Seoulmates? Then you’re in luck! Author Susan Lee is back with an all-new YA romance! Since his father is the owner of a large tech company, Elijah is surprised to be lumped together with the overworked interns in a shared apartment for the summer. We also follow Jessica, who is desperate to get every bit of knowledge she can from this internship and is shocked to discover that she’s being treated as the next executive in training intern. When the two discover that the mix-up is because they share the same Korean name, they don’t correct it. After all, this is Elijah’s chance to have a relaxing summer, and Jessica has the opportunity to network. As they work together to keep up the charade, they grow closer, but can they avoid the disaster of being found out?
Release Date: September 12
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Content Warnings: emotional abuse, misogyny, panic attacks/disorders
The Magic Border: Poetry and Fragments From My Soft Machine By Arlo Parks
The Magic Border is the debut book of Arlo Parks, a celebrated musician and poet. This collection combines Arlo’s personally chosen poems with exclusive photos from her collaborator Daniyel Lowden. Not only that, but it also includes the complete lyrics of her popular second album, My Soft Machine. With all of these features, The Magic Border showcases Arlo Parks’ wide range of talent.
Release Date: September 12
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The Borrow A Boyfriend Club By Page Powars
Noah Byrd, a trans teen, is determined to prove his gender to his new classmates. And he thinks that the best way to do that is to join the school’s secret Borrow a Boyfriend Club, where members rent themselves out as dates. Except nothing goes to plan when Noah’s interview flops. Desperate to try again, he makes a deal with the club’s president, Asher. If Noah helps Asher win the talent show, then he can have another chance at being admitted into the club. That is if he passes tests, including romancing Asher. The Borrow a Boyfriend Club sounds so cute! We’re already swooning!
Release Date: September 12
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Content Warnings: homophobia, transphobia, bullying
Nightbreaker By Coco Ma
Our next release is for all of our superhero lovers! Set in a world where Manhatten has been engulfed in darkness after a phenomenon called The Vanishing. The subway tunnels are overrun by monsters called Deathlings, and no one dares to enter there. Prep school student Rei dreams of becoming a Maverick and fighting the Deathlings. So she jumps at the chance to enter The Tournament where she can achieve her dreams. The only thing standing in her way is another competitor named Kieran, who happens to be her ex. And as the Tournament ramps up, betrayals are common, and no one can be trusted. We can’t wait to follow Red on this journey!
Release Date: September 19
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The Only Girl In Town By Ally Condie
Bestselling author Ally Condie is back with a mystery thriller! We follow July, who once had her best friend, Alex, her cross-country partner Sydney, and her boyfriend Sam. But one day, every single person in her small town disappears. Everyone, including her family, has vanished without a trace, and the only way to uncover the mystery is through a series of objects that remind her of the people she loves most. This is an exciting mystery we’re excited to unravel together with July!
Release Date: September 19
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Content Warnings: grief, abandonment, death
Mall Goth By Kate Leth
Next up, we have a graphic novel! Mall Goth is the story of Liv, a bisexual goth who is not thrilled to be moving to a new town. Since she’s the new kid, she gains a lot of unwelcome attention. The only person who makes sure to give her time is one of her teachers, and she’s not sure about how she feels about his behavior. Luckily she’s found a mall that feels like a great escape from everyday life, where she can just be a part of the crowd. Mall Goth is a story of self-acceptance and friendship.
Release Date: September 26
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Content Warnings: adult/minor relationship, toxic relationship, bullying
A British Girl’s Guide To Hurricanes And Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey
Good news for fans of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow! The companion novel is here, and this time we’re focusing on Flora! When her mother dies after a long illness, Flora feels lost. She decides that she is going to escape to Miami without telling anyone. Unfortunately, being in Miami isn’t helping her feel any more sure about her future. And her love life is just as complicated. Not only is she thinking differently about her best friend Gordon, but she also meets teen influencer Baz in Miami. We can’t wait to see what Flora decides!
Release Date: September 26
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Content Warnings: death of a parent, dementia
Foul Heart Huntsman By Chloe Gong
Our next release is the long-awaited sequel to Foul Lady Fortune! Foul Heart Huntsman follows Rosalind after she has been exposed as a spy and Orion’s memory wiped. Her only hope is to rescue him while pretending to be on a national tour. But when things go wrong, her past comes to haunt her, and the clock is ticking. And if Rosalind fails, she’ll not only lose Orion but her nation as well.
Release Date: September 26
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Content Warnings: death, blood, kidnapping, colonization, deadnaming, car accident, medical content
The Haunting By Natasha Preston
The Haunting is a scary horror book just in time for Halloween! We follow Penny, who is just trying to forget about her ex, Nash, and his father, who has been arrested for brutally murdering four teenagers. She’s trying her best to live a normal life, that is, until she finds a girl stabbed in a dressing room while Halloween costume shopping. Penny is convinced that a copycat killer is on the loose, and she’s determined to prove it.
Release Date: September 26
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Content Warnings: murder, death
Firsts And Lasts Edited By Laura Silverman
Do you love anthologies? Then this next release is for you! Firsts and Lasts is a collection of short stories spanning a variety of genres and styles, the only thing they have in common? The chaotic and exciting aspects of being a teen and all the emotions that come with it! These sixteen stories have something every reader will enjoy!
Release Date: September 26
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