Welcome to October’s new book releases, friend! Way too many books to choose from this month and we (mostly me) have been unable to narrow it down to 30 books for you. So enjoy 6 extras! As always, Ariel and I have organized the books by genre as well as mentioned some keywords – themes, places, moods – that we glimpsed from each synopsis. Do let us know if any books catch your eye! We have identified the ones we are particularly looking forward to reading.
Fantasy and Science Fiction
A Curious Kind of Magic by Mara Rutherford
October 21, 2025 by Wednesday Books
Read if you enjoy: Young Adult, Cozy, Romance
Goodreads
The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss
October 7, 2025 by Atria Books
Read if you enjoy: Romance, Contemporary Fantasy, Cozy
Goodreads
How to Survive a Fairy Bargain: A Laugh-Out-Loud Fairytale What-If by Laura J. Mayo
October 7, 2025 by Orbit
Read if you enjoy: Fairy Tale Retelling, Romance, Witty
Series: Fairies and Familiars #2
Goodreads
I really liked this book.- Ariel
Deadwood Burning by Julia Rosemary Turk
October 10, 2025 by Lost Island Press
Read if you enjoy: Intrigue, Dystopia, Young Adult
Goodreads
A Legacy of Blood and Bone by Millie Abecassis
October 21, 2025 by Brick & Bloom
Read if you enjoy: LGBTQIA+, Gothic, Intrigue
Goodreads
The Last Witch by C.J. Cooke
October 9, 2025 by HarperCollins
Read if you enjoy: Horror, Historical Fantasy, Witchy
Goodreads
Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay
October 28, 2025 by Ace
Read if you enjoy: Witchy, Romance, Cozy
Goodreads
This book is on my TBR.- Ariel
To Bargain with Mortals by R.A. Basu
October 28, 2025 by October 28, 2025
Read if you enjoy: Historical Fantasy, Young Adult, Political Intrigue
Goodreads
Future Buddy Read!- Ariel
All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
October 9, 2025 by S&S/Saga Press
Read if you enjoy: Near Future, AI, Thriller
Series: Julia Z #1
Goodreads
I really liked this book.- Ariel
Dragonborn by Struan Murray
October 14, 2025 by Dutton Books for Young Readers
Read if you enjoy: Young Adult, Dragons, Grief
Goodreads
I am looking forward to reading this book.- Kriti
The Shadow of the Eagle by Paula Weston
October 29, 2025 by Ignite Books
Read if you enjoy: Heresy, Worship, Prophesy
Series: The Children of Verus # 1
Goodreads
Historical Fiction
The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch
October 7, 2025 by Berkley
Read if you enjoy: Horror, Mystery, Paranormal
Goodreads
I am hoping to read this one soon. – Kriti
Tom’s Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski
October 28, 2025 by Pantheon
Read if you enjoy: Mystery, Western, Horror
Goodreads
Another one on my TBR! – Kriti
The Last Spirits of Manhattan by John A. McDermott
October 14, 2025 by Atria Books
Read if you enjoy: Old house, Family legacy, Party
Goodreads
Stay tuned for an interview with the author!- Kriti
Tethered Spirits: Wiaqtaqne’wasultijik na Kjijaqmijinaq by Corinne Hoebers
October 18, 2025 by OC Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Ancestral home, Settlers, Acceptance
Goodreads
I am looking forward to reading this book.- Kriti
Final Orbit by Chris Hadfield
October 7, 2025 by Quercus
Read if you enjoy: Space, Murder Mystery, Astronaught
Series: Apollo Murders #3
Goodreads
This will be an exciting conclusion to the trilogy featuring Kaz. – Kriti
Horror
Atlas of Unknowable Things by McCormick Templeman
October 7, 2025 by St. Martin’s Press
Read if you enjoy: Dark Academia, Mystery, Secrets
Goodreads
The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling
October 14, 2025 by St. Martin’s Press
Read if you enjoy: Gothic, Thriller, Hospital
Goodreads
The Salvage by Anbara Salam
October 7, 2025 by Tin House Books
Read if you enjoy: Historical Fiction, LGBTQIA+, Haunted Shipwreck
Goodreads
I am looking forward to reading this book.- Ariel
Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce
October 21, 2025 by Tordotcom
Read if you enjoy: Death, Novella, Gothic
Goodreads
I really liked this book.- Ariel
Echoes of the EtherStone by Lucy A. McLaren
October 7, 2025 by Owl Talyn Press
Read if you enjoy: Family, Murder, Mystery
Goodreads
Stay tuned for an interview with the author!- Kriti
Gun Girl and the Tall Guy by Maryka Biaggio
October 30, 2025 by Pegasus Publishers
Read if you enjoy: Power crime couple, Brooklyn, Crime
Goodreads
Contemporary Fiction
Overdue by Stephanie Perkins
October 7, 2025 by Saturday Books
Read if you enjoy: Romance, librarian, cozy
Goodreads
Breathe with Me by Becka Mack
October 28, 2025 by Simon & Schuster
Read if you enjoy: Romance, Hockey, Family
Series: Playing for Keeps #5
Goodreads
Birdlane Island: A Novel by V.C. Andrews
October 28, 2025 by Gallery Books
Read if you enjoy: Romance, Island Life, Isolation
Goodreads
One Killer Night by Trilina Pucci
October 14, 2025 by Montlake
Read if you enjoy: Halloween, Family secrets, Killer
Goodreads
The Bridge by Shanna Hatfield
October 7, 2025 by Wholesome Hearts Publishing
Read if you enjoy: Christmas Eve, Strangers, Second chances
Goodreads
I am looking forward to reading this book.- Kriti
Tamiami Trail: Miami Stories by Jennifer Bannan
October 7, 2025 by Carnegie Mellon University Press
Read if you enjoy: Miami, Short stories, Hope
Goodreads
Non-Fiction
Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell by Adam Shoalts
October 7, 2025 by Allen Lane
Read if you enjoy: Explorer, Mystery, Arctic
Goodreads
Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You by Kate Belew
October 7, 2025 by Balance
Read if you enjoy: Writing, Magic, Creativity
Goodreads
This sounds unique and I’m interested to try it.- Kriti
Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening by Haru Yamada
October 7, 2025 by Balance
Read if you enjoy: Intentional communication, Language, Speech
Goodreads
Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift by Stephanie Burt
October 7, 2025 by Basic Books
Read if you enjoy: Taylor Swift, Music, Creativity
Goodreads
I love Taylor Swift’s music and would totally read this book.- Kriti
How to Be Less Miserable: End the Negative Mind Loops and Find Joy by Lybi Ma
October 14, 2025 by Blackstone Publishing, Inc
Read if you enjoy: Mindset, Brain, Happiness
Goodreads
This book is on my TBR.- Kriti
Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada’s Reluctant Relationship with its Ghostly Lore by Brian Baker
October 28, 2025 by Dundurn Press
Read if you enjoy: Canada, Folklore, Supernatural
Goodreads
Children’s
Street Puppy, Masjid Cat by Moniza Hossain, Wastana Haikal (illustrator)
October 7, 2025 by little bee books
Read if you enjoy: Cats & Dogs, Friendship, Kindness
Goodreads
The One About the Blackbird by Melanie Florence, Matt James (illustrator)
October 21, 2025 by Tundra Books
Read if you enjoy: Guitar, Grandfather-Grandson relationship, Music
Goodreads
This book is on my TBR.- Kriti
Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm by Charlie Mackesy
October 14, 2025 by Penguin Life
Read if you enjoy: The Wild, Art, Life
Goodreads
I am looking forward to reading this book.- Kriti
We hope you enjoyed the new book releases by genre!
Is there one or a few from above that caught your attention? Let me know if you decide to pick up any of these. 🙂
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Last month’s new book releases were posted here.
Ohhh eerie whispers gets promptly added to my tbr!