October & November book releases that have caught my eye – 2016

October & November Book Releases 2016

Here are 10 fiction titles set for publication in October and November that have particularly caught my eye:

The Hit by Nadia DalbuonoThe Hit by Nadia Dalbuono

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The Third Leone Scamarcio Thriller – The investigation of an apparent hit-and-run unravels a tangled web in modern Rome. When the family of Micky Proietti, a top television executive, goes missing, Leone Scamarcio is called to investigate. Everyone, it seems – from Premier League footballers to jilted starlets and cabinet ministers – has an axe to grind with Proietti. What starts out as an investigation into his countless affairs soon becomes an inquiry into how Proietti does business and the people he discarded along the way.

I was swept away by Book 2 in this series, The American, and so am looking forward to another intriguing crime puzzle and atmospheric drama from Nadia Dalbuono.

The Four Legendary Kingdoms by Matthew ReillyThe Four Legendary Kingdoms by Matthew Reilly

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Jack West Jr is back in his 4th book!

Jack West Jr and his family are living happily on their remote farm… when Jack is brutally kidnapped and he awakes in an underground cell to find a masked attacker with a knife charging at him. Jack, it seems, has been chosen – along with a dozen other elite soldiers – to compete in a series of deadly challenges designed to fulfil an ancient ritual.

If I have a guilty bookish pleasure, it’s Matthew Reilly’s novels. Having been entertained by Seven Ancient Wonders, Six Sacred Stones and The Five Greatest Warriors, I cannot wait to see how Jack West Jr manages to save himself, his friends and family, and of course the entire world this time!

Crosstalk by Connie WillisCrosstalk by Connie Willis

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Science fiction icon Connie Willis brilliantly mixes a speculative plot, the wit of Nora Ephron, and the comedic flair of P. G. Wodehouse in Crosstalk — a genre-bending novel that pushes social media, smartphone technology, and twenty-four-hour availability to hilarious and chilling extremes as one young woman abruptly finds herself with way more connectivity than she ever desired.

Having loved her novels To Say Nothing of the Dog and Bellwether, I’ve been meaning to read more of Connie Willis’ work and this sounds like the perfect excuse.

IQ by Joe IdeIQ by Joe Ide

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A resident of one of LA’s toughest neighborhoods uses his blistering intellect to solve the crimes the LAPD ignores.

They call him IQ. He’s a loner and a high school dropout, his unassuming nature disguising a relentless determination and a fierce intelligence. He charges his clients whatever they can afford, which might be a set of tires or a homemade casserole. To get by, he’s forced to take on clients that can pay…

“ does here what few first novelists can manage: dexterously juggling multiple styles and tones to create a seamless, utterly entertaining blend of coming-of-age saga, old-school detective story, and comic-caper novel. . . . This is one of those rare debuts that leaves us panting for more–and soon.”―Booklist (starred review)

The Other Einstein by Marie BenedictThe Other Einstein: A Novel by Marie Benedict

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In the tradition of The Paris Wife and Mrs. Poe,  The Other Einstein offers us a window into a brilliant, fascinating woman whose light was lost in Einstein’s enormous shadow. This is the story of Einstein’s wife, a brilliant physicist in her own right, whose contribution to the special theory of relativity is hotly debated and may have been inspired by her own profound and very personal insight.

“…Intimate and immersive historical novel… Prepare to be moved by this provocative history of a woman whose experiences will resonate with today’s readers.” ” – Library Journal, Editors’ Fall Picks

The Boat Rocker by Ha JinThe Boat Rocker by Ha Jin

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From the award-winning author of Waiting and War Trash

New York, 2005. Chinese expatriate Feng Danlin is a fiercely principled reporter at a small news agency that produces a website read by the Chinese diaspora around the world. Danlin’s explosive exposés have made him legendary among readers—and feared by Communist officials. But his newest assignment may be his undoing: investigating his ex-wife, Yan Haili, an unscrupulous novelist who has willingly become a pawn of the Chinese government in order to realize her dreams of literary stardom…

A brilliant,darkly funny story of corruption, integrity, and the power of the pen, The Boat Rocker is a tour de force of modern fiction.

The Wangs vs The World by Jade ChangThe Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang

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One of Entertainment Weekly’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2016 and One of Library Journal’s “Five Big Debuts” for Fall 16

“A Chinese-American family tumbles from riches to rags in Chang’s jam-packed, high-energy debut…. Switching among the points of view of all the Wangs and several supporting players, racing back and forth in time and across the country and the world, dropping into Chinese, stuffing in stand-up routines and savvy details on finance, journalism, the beauty industry, and the art world, this debut novelist holds nothing back. Head-spinning fun”—Kirkus Reviews

“A fresh Little Miss Sunshine.” – Sloane Crosley, in Vanity Fair

Mayan Mendacity by L J M OwenMayan Mendacity by L J M Owen

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I thoroughly enjoyed Dr Elizabeth Pimms’ first outing, Olmec Obituary, and now she has a new puzzle.

What is the story behind the tiny skeletons discovered on a Guatemalan island? And how do they relate to an ancient Mayan queen?The bones, along with other remains, are a gift for Elizabeth. But soon the giver reveals his true nature. An enraged colleague then questions Elizabeth’s family history. Elizabeth seeks DNA evidence to put all skeletons to rest.

A pregnant enemy, a crystal skull, a New York foodie, and an intruder in Elizabeth’s phrenic library variously aid or interrupt Elizabeth’s attempts to solve mysteries both ancient and personal. With archaeological intrigue, forensic insight and cosy comfort, Mayan Mendacity takes readers back into the world of Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth. Really cold cases.

The Spy by Paulo CoelhoThe Spy by Paulo Coelho

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In his new novel, Paulo Coelho, best-selling author of The Alchemist and Adultery, brings to life one of history’s most enigmatic women: Mata Hari.

When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was penniless. Within months she was the most celebrated woman in the city. As a dancer, she shocked and delighted audiences; as a courtesan, she bewitched the era’s richest and most powerful men. But as paranoia consumed a country at war, Mata Hari’s lifestyle brought her under suspicion. In 1917, she was arrested in her hotel room on the Champs Elysees, and accused of espionage. Told in Mata Hari’s voice through her final letter, The Spy is the unforgettable story of a woman who dared to defy convention and who paid the ultimate price.

A Zero-Sum Game by Eduardo RabasaA Zero-Sum Game by Eduardo Rabasa

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A hilarious satire and universal exploration of the origins of power and corruption. A Zero-Sum Game uses the highly-charged election for the presidency of a residents’ committee and the influence of a powerful stranger to both expose those in power and to sympathize with individuals who find themselves caught in the paradox of empowerment and impotence that is modern consumer society and the democratic state.

“Rich with the absurdity and excess of human folly, A Zero-Sum Game is a satire bursting with invention. Eduardo Rabasa displays the keen eye of a Huxley or a Vonnegut, mocking our obsession with progress, our endless consumerism and our desire for utopia. Villa Miserias could be a stand-in for any city in any country in the world. Hilarious and original, Rabasa’s debut is pure joy and the introduction of an exciting new voice.” — Mark Haber, bookseller

Which of these new books will you be adding to your ‘must read’ list?

Please share with us in the comments below any other titles being released in October and November that you are most looking forward to.

And, if these publication dates are simply too long to wait, here are some great books to read already on the shelves — the August-September and July fiction releases that piqued our interest.

New books August September 2016    New July fiction

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