The 26 Best New Books You Need to Read This Fall

In 1941 Berlin, Hanni Kohn sends her 12-year-old daughter, Lea, away in order to survive the Nazi regime. She sends her to a renowned rabbi, whose daughter creates a golem, sworn to protect Lea and lead her to safety. Magic realism is what Alice Hoffman does best, and The World That We Knew is a beautifully written novel about good versus evil, and the sacrifices we make for love.

Release date: Sept. 24