21 Fiction Reads to Check Out This Fall

The Regulars by Georgia Clark

If there were a magical potion that made you Kendall Jenner or Gigi Hadid level gorgeous, would you take it? Three 20-something girls hustling to survive in NYC do just that and their lives change forever. This witty, thought-provoking, and hopelessly sexy debut will leave readers with an unexpected new perspective on vanity.

Release date: Aug. 2

In the Heart of Texas by Ginger McKnight-Chavers

Everything is bigger in Texas — the hair, the real estate, and the drama in the pages of In The Heart of Texas. Forty-one-year-old soap star Jo Randolph manages to lose her Hollywood dream and burn all Tinseltown bridges in the span of 24 hours — literally. Caught in a PR nightmare, her agent ships her off to her Texas hometown and she desperately tries to reconnect to life beyond the limelight.

Release date: Oct. 25

The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter

This emotionally charged thriller will leave you up at night, turning each dramatically delicious page until the unnerving conclusion. Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is given the case of a lifetime — the brutal murder of an ex-cop — and Will's troubled past is eventually linked to the bloody crime. So suspenseful our Fitbits couldn't even deal, The Kept Woman is the unforgettable literary roller coaster to ride this Fall.

Release date: Sept. 20

Leave Me by Gayle Forman

For the mamas out there who fantasize about escaping a world where no one is depending on you for survival, you'll relate to this one. Reeling from a recent heart attack — one she was too busy to even notice occurred — working mother and wife Maribeth Klein decides to put herself first and run away. This impressive tale dives deep into modern motherhood and the deep-rooted fears that stem from it.

Release date: Sept. 6

Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale

Sous chef Aimee Tierney is about to marry her childhood sweetheart James Donato and embark on the beautiful journey of starting a family — then James disappears in a tragic boating accident. Aimee's electrifying journey to piece together the puzzle of mystery surrounding her fiancé's disappearance is a heart-pounding reading experience every hopeless romantic and shock-loving fiction-lover should treat themselves to.

Release date: Aug. 1

Orphans of the Carnival by Carol Birch

Julia Pastrana was branded a freak at birth because of her unusual face, a hindrance that would propel her to international fame in the carnival world. Despite her success and her ability to amuse thousands, she longs for the ultimate human connection: love. When a mysterious man in New Orleans gives her a potion that guarantees her a soul mate, she doesn't hesitate to guzzle it down, but will that love be authentic? A beautifully heartbreaking ode to the human experience, Orphans of the Carnival will leave a mark on your heart.

Release date: Nov. 8

Swear on This Life by Renée Carlino

Trying to climb ladders in the publishing world is tough enough, but when a sensational debut author reaches the summit of success by revealing your turbulent past, flattered isn't the emotion felt. This hilarious novel of one aspiring author's quest to identify the writer cashing in on her life leaves readers gripped and struggling to cope with the dramatic truth.

Release date: Aug. 9

The Witch House of Persimmon Point by Suzanne Palmieri

When we go back home, we expect warm cookies, Mom's embrace, and an ample supply of fuzzy blankets. Bryd Whalen instead discovers macabre secrets about the history of her ancestral home and family, which will possibly haunt her forever. This dazzlingly shadowy tale of how the past always seeps into the future will leave readers tormented by mystery.

Release date: Oct. 11

Learning to Fall by Anne Clermont

If you're still crying in a corner because you miss Seabiscuit (raises hand), this book is for you. Brynn is on the fast track to veterinary stardom, but her fate takes a detour when tragedy strikes. Struggling to maintain her father's legacy and shaky relationships and juggle her professional dreams, Brynn's life couldn't be more complicated . . . until hunky horse jump champion Jason Lander enters her life.

Release date: Aug. 2

Love Her Madly by M. Elizabeth Lee

Traveling with your BFF is always a risky move — either you'll create the best memories of your life or return home and go on an official hiatus, not even daring to gossip about The Bachelorette together. In this stunning debut novel, the tension between Glo and Cyn — two college friends visiting Costa Rica — turns catastrophic when one disappears. Left with haunting guilt that trails her into adulthood, Glo's life is again shattered when she spots Cyn on the street seven years later.

Release date: Aug. 16

The Altogether Unexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman by Mamen Sánchez

For Anglophiles and lovers of everything British, this literary dive into a genuinely quirky and amusing English mystery will leave you delighted. Earl Grey and smoked-salmon sandwich connoisseur Atticus Craftsman is sent from the comforts of his rainy English life to the heart of Madrid to shut down a failing magazine — but the editorial team will go to all lengths and every measure to stop him. This laughter-inducing adventure of the journey to save Atticus will leave readers with a warm heart and a craving for English tea.

The Age of Reinvention by Karine Tuil

The Fall paperback release of this international bestseller is an invigorating addition to every reading list this season. One of Manhattan's most celebrated and dashing lawyers built his life on a bed of lies, and not even money can prevent his secrets from surfacing — especially when that secret is his identity. An artistic web of love triangles, dark envy, and endless opportunities, The Age of Reinvention is just as luscious as it is compelling.

Swept Away by Robyn Carr

If you're craving one of those soul-warming tales about finding yourself, Swept Away is one of Fall's most moving releases. Jennifer Chaise is forced to flee her glamorous life when she discovers a violent scene in her and her wealthy boyfriend's Las Vegas hotel room. Desperate to escape the men hunting her, she invents a new persona and rebuilds life in a small Nevada town. The life she discovers while hiding may be what she always wanted — but will her dangerous past catch up with her?

Release date: July 26

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

Once upon a time, there was an 11-year-old girl in an Irish village named Anna O'Donnell who survived months without food — a miracle, right? Not quite. When English nurse Lib Wright is hired to watch over the girl, she finds herself in a race to save the sensational girl's life. This beautifully woven tale on the delicacies of human life is sure to leave readers entranced until the last page is devoured.

Release date: Sept. 20

An Address in Amsterdam by Mary Dingee Fillmore

Hey historical fiction aficionados, stop reading this and add this profound book to your Amazon cart immediately. Rachel Klein is your average teenager in Northern Europe: she's falling in love and enjoying the city vibes of Amsterdam. Except, it's May 1940. Her boyfriend is forced to disappear, and she embarks on the dangerous mission of delivering forbidden newspapers under the Nazis' radar. Stuck in a hopeless situation and a dismally dark basement, she's about to surrender hope until she discovers love and courage in the shadows of war.

Release date: Oct. 4

The Secret Sister by Brenda Novak

What do you do when you discover your family has been concealing the existence of your long-lost sister for years? You go to find her. A heartening tale of the intense bonds and fragilities of family, The Secret Sister is a dramatic and electrifying reading experience that fits perfectly into any Autumn evening.

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

The perfect way to balm the pangs of Game of Thrones separation anxiety, this spellbinding tale about three sisters fighting to the death for the throne will add adventure and adrenaline to your fall season. Three Dark Crowns is the perfect cocktail of heart-pounding suspense, fantasy, and unexpected outcomes.

Release date: Sept. 20

Midair by Kodi Scheer

The most avid travelers boast that a trip to Paris will cure all ills, and Illinois-native teenager Nessa Baxter has a more dangerous version of that conviction in mind. Devastated by the untimely death of her brother and betrayals from friends, Nessa uses a class trip to Paris as an opportunity to start a psychologically thrilling and brutally dark game of Truth or Dare with her classmates.

Release date: Aug. 1

Spare and Found Parts by Sarah Maria Griffin

Born into a city devastated by an epidemic where survivors are missing body parts, Nell Crane is pressured to live up to her father's legacy — the scientist who created biomedical limbs everyone uses. A brilliant idea strikes when she discovers a mannequin's hand on the beach, but the more Nell explores her revolutionary plan, the more shocking secrets about her father and city's history come to the surface.

Release date: Oct. 4

Doubt by C.E. Tobisman

Computer hacker turned lawyer Caroline Auden is thrilled to ditch her dark criminal days when she lands a gig at one of LA's top law firms. When a seemingly straightforward case drags Caroline into the dark world of GMOs and biotechnology, she discovers a murderous secret that will leave her fighting for her life — and how will she save herself? By resorting back to the hacking world she tried desperately to escape.

Release date: Aug. 1

Don't I Know You? by Marni Jackson

This novel involves taking a canoe trip with Taylor Swift (sans Tom Hiddleston) — if that doesn't convince of this novel's greatness, we don't know what will. Marni Jackson tells the riveting story of Rose McEwan, a normal woman who keeps having uncanny encounters with the world's most famous celebrities. Loaded with hilarity and refreshing insights on the universal obsession with fame, Don't I Know You? will leave readers more obsessed with the drama surrounding ordinary folks.

Release date: Sept. 27