At the beginning of every month, we take a look at all the upcoming book releases and highlight the ones that make us squee. In years past, we just privately messaged each other over what we thought looked interesting. This year, we’re sharing our initial bursts of excitement with you guys. So, here’s what we think looks neato for September 2020.
Byron’s Picks
My picks this month are all from authors that I’ve previously read.
Transcendent Kingdom ~ Yaa Gyasi (Release Date September 1, 2020)
I adored the author’s previous novel Homegoing. I think I’ll love this one.
The Trouble with Peace ~ Joe Abercrombie (Release Date September 15, 2020)
Joe Abercrombie is one of the leaders in the “Grimdark” fantasy subgenre. I’m a huge fan of his First Law Trilogy and other spinoff books set in that world. The author returned to that world last year with A Little Hatred, the first book of a new trilogy, the Age of Madness. The Trouble with Peace is the continuation of that new trilogy.
A Deadly Education ~ Naomi Novik (Release Date September 29, 2020)
A few years ago, I wasn’t reading very much fantasy fiction. Then I read Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and fell in love with the genre all over again. I am stoked about this upcoming novel about a magical school.
Ardis’s Picks
A Deadly Education ~ Naomi Novik (Release Date September 29, 2020)
Like Byron, I am also very excited about this book. I adored Novik’s previous two standalone novels, and reviewed Spinning Silver last year. I’d be all about her new book no matter what it was about, but I’ve been on the lookout for more books on magical schools so I am thrilled to read this new story.
Architects of Memory ~ Karen Osborn (Release Date September 8, 2020)
This debut science fiction has already garnered some serious hype, and it seems all set to deliver an excellent and compelling scifi story.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars ~ Christopher Paolini (Release Date September 15, 2020)
I remember when Paolini first hit shelves in 2003 and made an instant splash. First recognized for being all of 15 when he wrote his debut Eragon, he’s been remembered since then for his incredible worldbuilding, gripping narration, and relatable characters. I am so excited to read this new book, his first set outside the world of his first Inheritance Cycle series.
