Because every great fall starts with the perfect read.
September marks the start of something special. The air gets crisper, routines reset, and there’s a sense of fresh possibility in every turning leaf. It’s also the perfect time to rediscover the joy of reading, especially with National Read a Book Day (Sept 6) and International Literacy Day (Sept 8) kicking off the season. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up stories that are brimming with heart, adventure, and unforgettable characters. Ready to meet your next great read? Let’s turn the page on a brand-new season.
Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market and Build Wealth Without Stressing Yourself Out by Mick Heyman
Forget the stress and noise—this book helps you rethink your relationship with money. With insights drawn from decades of experience, it shows how self-awareness and long-term thinking can help you surf the markets with ease, not anxiety.
A Single Desperate Prayer: A Memoir by Ludmila Ritz
Ludmila Ritz recounts growing up in the Crimean ghetto—where hunger, poverty, and danger shaped her childhood. Against all odds, she clings to love, determination, and a single, desperate prayer that changes everything. Candid and powerful, this memoir proves that even in the darkest moments, hope can ignite miracles.
Recipe for Love (Cat’s Paw Cove Book 24) by Sharon Buchbinder
Karmen Artos, a sous chef at the Feline Fine Retirement Home, is horrified when two residents hijack her kitchen to launch the viral show Grandma’s Witchin’ Kitchen. When down-on-his-luck showrunner Devon Winger arrives to take it further, Karmen is determined to stop him.
The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie by Mushin Knott
Eleven-year-old Henry Harris is yanked from baseball practice into a cosmic quest through realms of logic and magic, joining a fairy to battle ghosts and rescue his family. The story continues in the sequel, The Adventures of Henry and Eulalie: Worlds Beyond.
Up All NIGHT: An Aspie’s Memoir of Chasing Girls in Quicksand by Rich Trout
Rich Trout shares his story of navigating life with undiagnosed Asperger’s, from awkward crushes to family struggles and everything in between. With humor, honesty, and heart, this coming-of-age tale shows that the path to self-discovery is rarely smooth but always worth it.
Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader by Sue William Silverman
Sue William Silverman turns everyday slip-ups and awkward encounters into bite-sized adventures, weaving through memory, humor, and heartbreak to explore what it means to be human—messy, tender, and completely relatable.
Arcanum: Whispers In The Forest by Kelly O’Hearn
The second installment in Kelly O’Hearn’s Arcanum series, this lush, mystical romance follows Manhattan parfumer Sarah Fuller as she pursues a rare ancient rose through Provence, unearths buried past‑life truths, and blurs the line between destiny and desire.
