Expect this fall’s bookshelves to be crowded with highly anticipated sequels alongside new novels from acclaimed authors.
Drop the kids off at the bus stop, grab a cup of joe and kick back with your next favorite read.
Sycamore Row
John Grisham
Matthew McCon … err, I mean Jake Brigance, returns to the Ford County courtroom in this chilling sequel to “A Time to Kill.” Mystery and suspense fans will be lining up for this one.
We Are Water
Wally Lamb
This novel screams “Act 2!” Lamb’s protagonist, Anna Oh, has left her husband and is set to marry her new love, Viveca. How does this sit with the family, including her kids? Here’s an engrossing read that tackles marriage, family and social mores.
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants
Malcolm Gladwell
Talk about reinvention—Gladwell’s newest book is set on reshaping how we think about handling adversity. Never one to shy away from a controversial opinion, this author is certain to ignite great book club discussion.
Double Down: Game Change 2012
Mark Halperin and John Heilemann
It’s as close to a nonfiction sequel as you’ll get, this time featuring Mitt Romney as the Republican candidate squaring off against the Democratic contender and sitting president, Barack Obama. If you’re jonesing for a political fix, pick this up.
Never Go Back: A Jack Reacher Novel
Lee Child
Are you a Reacher Creature? I’ll admit, I was pleasantly surprised at Tom Cruise’s turn as Jack Reacher on the silver screen, and it will be interesting to see how many more fans gravitate to this fast-paced, addictive series.
Doctor Sleep
Stephen King
King is on a roll, with books like “11/22/63” and “Joyland” becoming some of the most talked about novels in the last year. Now comes a sequel to his megahit from the ’80s, “The Shining.” Danny Torrance is back—are you game?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Helen Fielding
Bridget has hit middle age, and now she’s counting followers on her Twitter feed. A thousand times yes.
Fangirl
Rainbow Rowell
Next up after the quietly successful “Attachments,” Rowell focuses on a set of twins—one of which is struggling when her sister is ready to give up her superfan status for a character in a book series. Think of it this way: The world has put away their magic wands and you’re still practicing your “Expecto Patronum!” What would you do?
