The busiest book season of the year showcases the big titles and trends readers will be following for the next several months. Escapist stories, tinged with fantasy, are highlights, and cli-fi and nature writing come to the fore as well. A surprising number of subjects appear in both novels and nonfiction—including books about grief and hope and those that evoke a feeling of coziness.
James Weston Lewis, the illustrator who created LJ’s August cover and illustrated the Fall Preview, has designed for a myriad of publishers and created covers for Frederik Backman and Cat Sebastian, as well as many others. He talks with LJ about his creative process and the art of book jackets.
World history began in the Persian Gulf. The ancient port cities that dotted its coastlines created the first global seaboard where faiths and cultures set sail and made contact. The Center of the World shows us that contradictions that define our modern age have always been present.
Christian fiction has flourished over the years, with subgenres like historical fiction, Regency romance, and contemporary women’s fiction. To expand their readership, Christian publishers are now embracing thrillers. These character-driven adventures offer high-intensity plots with moral challenges and inspirational moments.
By Stacy Alesi, Heather Bistyga, Lora Bruggeman, and Sandra Woodbury
The Wedding People by Alison Espach is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Three pros unite again (after The Lost Summers of Newport) for this fun, dramatic mystery with an exotic setting and delightful characters. Readers who recognize and like satire will enjoy.
“Everything breaks–or ends up breaking something else,” says Carissa Carter, stating the basic premise of Assembling Tomorrow. “But by thinking about the world differently—the way designers do—we still have a chance to design for healing and to transform the future.”
Clever, empathetic characters, an unusual world, and a rapidly paced story that keeps readers guessing will delight fans of Caruso’s (The Ivory Tomb) and create new ones.
Robb’s (This Spells Love) sophomore outing has a swoon-worthy romance that gets an extra kick with the unique supernatural twist.
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