September 2026 New Book Releases On My Radar
Ahhh, welcome to September and the beginning of Fall reading season! It’s time for coffee shops, and fluffy sweaters and boots and BOOKs.
So if you are looking for something to add to your TBR this month or this fall, I know that this list of September 2026 new book releases will help you out!
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9/1
The Disappearers By Marlon James
In 1988 Kingston, Jamaica, eight gay men come together to rehearse a play, but a brutal attack leaves one dead and the survivors forever changed. As they confront hatred, trauma, revenge, and loss, Marlon James delivers a gripping crime story and powerful portrait of queer life, connection, and resilience.
The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig
I have been looking forward to this book since I finished the first one. With Aisling Cathedral in ruins and Sybil Delling forced to marry the ruthless King Benji, she vows to destroy his power from within. But when a mysterious, nameless knight with no memory rises through the king’s tournaments, Sybil sees a chance to fight back—and perhaps save the kingdom by destroying the faith that holds it together.
Divine Oaths By Elizabeth Agyemang
After a devastating tragedy, Sianna Adu discovers she can see people’s lifelines, including their pasts and futures. When she’s drawn to Kasem Saint James, heir to the elite Westfield University, her deferred college dreams become a dangerous reality. Together, they must unravel a centuries-old curse before it seals their fate.
9/8
Taipei Story By R.F. Kuang
When college freshman Lily Chen spends the summer in Taipei hoping to connect with her heritage, she instead feels more like an outsider. After her grandfather’s death, Lily begins a journey through grief, family history, and identity as she searches for connection and answers she may never find.
Queenie is Working on It by Candice Carty-Williams
At 33, Queenie Jenkins is thriving in her career but facing an unexpected fertility wake-up call. Torn between her uncertain desire for motherhood, family pressure, messy situationships, and an old love who resurfaces, Queenie must figure out what she truly wants before time and life make the decision for her.
Love Felt Like This By Julie Olivia
When brooding singer-songwriter Griffin Harvey gains custody of his toddler daughter, he’s struggling to write his next album. Beverly, a children’s TV producer fighting to save her beloved show, unexpectedly becomes his muse. As they work together in her cozy hometown, their undeniable chemistry forces them to question where they truly belong.
The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffman
At 1950s Radcliffe, small-town newcomer Ava and rebellious Lauren are recruited into the Lilith Society, a secret circle of witches dating back to colonial times. As they explore their powers and fall in love, McCarthyism threatens their freedom—and when fellow witches begin disappearing, they realize the past may be coming back to haunt them.
The Tempest By Victoria Aveyard
Once Lady Catrine Rose, Cat is now the powerful Widow Rose, running a pirate tavern and determined to control her own destiny. But when the Meridian Empire threatens the pirate republic, Cat is forced to choose between betraying legendary pirate Valerian Kane, the man she loves, or facing the hangman’s noose.
9/15
Grim Tidings By B.K. Borison
Grim Reaper Darcy Moore is tired of being the villain, so when she’s assigned to take a man’s life, she decides to save him instead. But Guardian Angel Gabriel Aetos isn’t about to trust a Reaper, especially one threatening his world. As sparks fly, Darcy must face the consequences of defying her fate
Hallow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Molly Fitzgerald lost her mother on 9/11 and grew up determined to prepare for the worst. Now an emergency preparedness director, she’s built a loving marriage with Jesse, a police polygraph expert. But when an unexpected crisis shatters their carefully planned lives, they’re forced to question everything they thought they knew.
The Perilous Fight Colin Kaepernick
Colin Kaepernick traces the journey that led him to kneel during the national anthem, from growing up Black in a white adoptive family to becoming an NFL quarterback. Drawing on the activists and thinkers who shaped him, he explores race, protest, sacrifice, and the fight for a more just future.
9/22
Mazywood by Tananarive Due
When filmmaker Johnny takes his family to his late grandmother’s secluded California lodge, he uncovers a terrifying family secret buried for generations. Through haunting glimpses into his grandmother Mazelle’s Hollywood past, Johnny discovers that a childhood wish changed everything and that the monster she unleashed may still be waiting outside Mazywood.
An Unexpected Life: A Memoir by Gloria Steinem
In this intimate memoir, Gloria Steinem reflects on the experiences, people, and movements that shaped her life as a feminist leader. From her childhood and travels through India to six decades of activism, she explores progress, setbacks, and the ongoing fight for women’s and human rights.
Birth of a Culture by Grandmaster Flash, Robert Scoop Jackson
Grandmaster Flash tells the true story of hip-hop’s origins, from his groundbreaking Quik Mix Theory to the cultural movement that transformed music worldwide. More than a history of hip-hop, the book explores the power of community, resilience, and creativity, showing how music can connect people, inspire change, and shape culture.
The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy
When a deadly Plague descends on her city, a half-Bane, half-fae woman is among 130 people taken by the mysterious Pied Piper as payment for saving them. Desperate to return to her family, she must escape the Piper, even as a dangerous attraction and powerful magic bind them together—and threaten the fate of the world.
Hollywood Ending By John Green
Rising actors Kai Laramie and Juniper Castillo land their breakout roles in a buzzy Andy Warhol biopic, bringing career-changing fame—and unexpected romance. As their lives begin to mirror the celebrity culture they’re portraying, they must navigate love, identity, and the relentless demands of an attention-obsessed world.
9/29
The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman A Novel by Deesha Philyaw
Scharisse Freeman has built a successful life as a pastor’s wife and businesswoman, despite never quite fitting in with her church community. When she’s invited to the prestigious First Lady USA pageant, she finally feels accepted. But a scandal threatens to destroy her carefully curated image, forcing her to confront long-buried secrets.
Threshing Day The Empyrean By Rebecca Yarros
Threshing Day contains thirteen stories starring your favorite characters and their dragons. The deluxe first edition includes sixteen beautiful original full-color illustrations by artist Joe Requeza. This breathtaking collectible is available only in the US and Canada while supplies last.
American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee
After the 1997 Asian financial crisis upends their lives, the Koh family leaves Korea for Australia and eventually Southern California. As the parents struggle to rebuild their lives, they place their hopes in their children’s education and future. Spanning decades, American Hagwon explores immigration, ambition, family, and the pursuit of the American dream.
The Siren by Tomi Adeyemi
Emery arrives at Dartmouth determined to keep her scholarship and hide her troubled past. Then she meets Roux, her alluring stepbrother Eli, and the mysterious Sirens, a glamorous group of girls who seem to have it all. When Roux offers Emery a place among them, she discovers their perfect lives come with a deadly price.
