Reader's Corner: Books I Can’t Wait to Read in September

My Most Anticipated New Releases to add to your TBR

Hello, Protagonists!

It’s the end of the month, which means it’s time for a favorite ritual: previewing some of the upcoming book releases I’m excited about—the ones that have caught my eye, tugged at my curiosity, or whispered “You’ll love me.”

Note: I don’t receive affiliate commissions or payment for these mentions. I haven’t read these yet; these are genuine picks based on love of the author, intriguing premises, or early buzz that feels promising.

📚 September’s Most Anticipated New Releases

At Last by Marisa Silver (September 2nd)

Two formidable Midwestern matriarchs—whose children marry—spend decades circling each other in a battle of wills, family duty, and love. Silver traces their intertwined lives with humor and clarity as an “unwanted” relationship becomes the one that defines them.

Vianne by Joanna Harris (September 2nd)

A prequel to Chocolat, this follows a young, pregnant Vianne in Marseille as cooking—and a pinch of magic—help her claim a new life. Secrets simmer as she learns the power of chocolate to unlock the past.

Lady Like by Mackenzi Lee (September 9th)

In need of a husband. In want of a wife. Harriet Lockhart, a free-spirited actress, and Emily Sergeant, a disgraced socialite, both set their sights on the same duke as a last chance at security. But as their rivalry carries them through London’s scandalous season, they begin to discover their hearts may be leading them somewhere entirely unexpected.

The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore by Anika Fajardo (September 16th)

Dolores Moore has lost her entire family in the span of a year—and now a chorus of ghostly relatives won’t stop weighing in on her every move. With her life in shambles and only a hand-drawn map to guide her, she sets off for Colombia to uncover where, and who, she truly comes from.

The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy (September 16th)

Five Black women navigate twenty years of friendship from the late 2000s to the late 2020s, juggling careers, love, motherhood, and the volatility of modern American life. Flournoy’s much-anticipated second novel is an intimate, witty, and expansive portrait of how bonds endure.

The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park by Michiko Aoyama (September 23rd)

In a Tokyo neighborhood, five strangers find comfort and connection around a playground hippo rumored to heal whatever part you touch. This gentle, interlocking “novel of small miracles” celebrates community and quiet change.

What a Time to Be Alive by Jade Chang (September 30th)

A wildly popular life coach goes viral—for the wrong reasons—and her meticulously curated world implodes. With biting humor and big heart, Chang follows her attempt to rebuild, asking what authenticity really costs in an online age.

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🥰 Your Turn: What Are You Looking Forward To?

What have you read recently that made you feel something?

What new releases are you most excited about this month?

Leave a comment below — we’d all love to grow our TBRs together.