Whether vampire or undead, the characters in Lucy Lehane’s paranormal rom-com, THIRSTY, are still beautifully, deeply human. @stmartinspress.bsky.social

Equal parts disturbing and moving, THE WORKS OF VERMIN explores a fantasy city infested by magical pests—including an enormous, poisonous centipede.

Ghosts can do more than scare! As these three picture books demonstrate, they can be funny, mischievous or even cranky. www.bookpage.com/?p=219567

Sasha Bonét traces the lives of her Black foremothers in her vivid, powerful debut memoir, THE WATERBEARERS. www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-...

In this delicately crafted yet undeniably political slice-of-life novel, Angela Flournoy has put her finger on the cultural pulse of the past two decades. @marinerbooks.bsky.social

The latest series installments from Tasha Alexandra, Lev AC Rosen and James R. Benn, plus a thrilling debut based on a true story. @atriabooks.bsky.social @minotaurbooks.bsky.social @sohopress.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=219561

Did you know CeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella by @shanakeller.bsky.social has received FOUR stars? Check out these great quotes from BookPage, Kirkus, SLJ, and PW!

Starred review on Bookpage for THE WORKS OF VERMIN: "A mystery that only improves upon rereading... Equal parts disturbing and moving, The Works of Vermin takes both Ennes’ world building and craft to the next level." www.bookpage.com/reviews/the-...

I’m gonna continue to be very extra about Angelica’s pub day. My book baby has five starred reviews! I’m blown away.

🧵 (1/8) It’s #BannedBooksWeek! This week and every week, let’s stand together to champion our freedom to read and stand up against censorship. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting the BookPage team’s favorite banned books—the stories that challenged, inspired, and stayed with us.

In Quan Barry’s THE UNVEILING, a group of Antarctic castaways hide terrible secrets, and even the ice itself has ghastly history buried within it. @groveatlantic.bsky.social

In a third novel nearly two decades in the making, Kiran Desai solidifies her place as a storyteller for the ages, interweaving the angst of young adulthood with the histories of the nations that shape contemporary identity. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Julie Leong’s cozy fantasy THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS will wrap its arms around you and leave you enchanted. @acebookspub.bsky.social

Richard Osman returns to the Thursday Murder Club with THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE, a quieter but no less engaging installment in the beloved cozy mystery series. @pameladormanbooks.bsky.social

🧵 (1/8) It’s #BannedBooksWeek! This week and every week, let’s stand together to champion our freedom to read and stand up against censorship. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting the BookPage team’s favorite banned books—the stories that challenged, inspired, and stayed with us.

Mamiko Shiotani’s THE GRUMPY GHOST UPSTAIRS is an instant storytime classic and carries within it a wonderful lesson: sometimes it's okay to try new things.

THE GALES OF NOVEMBER is a definitive account of the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck that movingly draws on contemporary observations of the colossal 1975 tragedy. @liveright.bsky.social

Mikel Welch’s accessible, inventive THE FOREVER HOME is a tool kit that will help readers plan their own home renovations. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Sam Heughan’s THE COCKTAIL DIARIES takes readers on a worldwide journey to discover the Outlander star’s favorite spirits and their stories.

STATE FAIRS is a blue ribbon history of a category of art-making that is both essential to American culture and underappreciated for its historical impact.

In SOFTLY, AS I LEAVE YOU, Priscilla Beaulieu Presley documents her many deep losses, and focuses on what remains. @grandcentralpub.bsky.social

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author discusses expanding his BONE VALLEY podcast into a book, and why “wrongful conviction stories just get in my soul in a strange way.” @flatironbooks.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=219573

With wit and relish, Eleanor Johnson’s urgent SCREAM WITH ME tracks six classic horror films alongside the rise of second-wave feminism. @atriabooks.bsky.social

Slainte! A polyamorous gothic love story set in a crumbling Scottish castle, SAVAGE BLOOMS is for readers who like their sex kinky and their relationships complicated. @orbitbooks.bsky.social

You’ll fall head over heels for Brynne Weaver’s pair of murderous lovers. Plus, two delightful Regency love stories in this month’s romance column. @stmartinspress.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=219559

After fleeing an abusive marriage with her child, Betsy Cornwell transformed a historic knitting factory on the rugged coast of Ireland into a residency for writer-mothers like herself. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

Mary Roach explores how science has stretched the limits of the human body in her lively, relatable REPLACEABLE YOU.

@harpercollins.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

In the wide-ranging yet strikingly intimate PAPER GIRL, Beth Macy returns to her hometown to investigate why her community unraveled. @penguinpress.bsky.social

Readers who like thrillers that stimulate their intellect as much as their emotions will savor every unpredictable twist of Dan Chaon’s ONE OF US.

MY HOME IS IN MY BACKPACK tackles the topic of forced migration in a superlative way, imparting a sense of shared humanity and solace in even the most difficult of times.

MATISSE AT WAR is a thoroughly researched and impeccably presented portrait of one of history’s great artists and those closest to him. @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

Bestselling authors raise the stakes with tales that sizzle with tension and charm. www.bookpage.com/bestseller-w...

Set in Paris, James Albon’s LOVE LANGUAGES follows the lives of two foreigners, British office worker Sarah Huxley and Chinese au pair Ping Loh, as they build a friendship unbound by language.

With spot-on hilarity and plenty of heart, Maddie Frost expertly captures the joys and aggravations of adjusting to older siblinghood.

A constantly expanding story that never loses its warm human core, KING SORROW is a must-read for horror fans and a welcome return for Joe Hill. @wmmorrowbooks.bsky.social

Daniel J. Levitin, Questlove and others perform scientific and cultural investigations into why music provokes intense feelings in its listeners. @flatironbooks.bsky.social @hachettelibrary.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=219555

A behind-the-scenes look at her memorable magazine stories and nonfiction books of the past three decades, Susan Orlean’s JOYRIDE is a guide to a curious and creative life. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

I AM WE is an engaging read-aloud that’s perfect for crispy autumn evenings.

The Nimona creator dives into the process behind turning his pirate-themed childhood writing project into his middle grade debut. @harpercollins.bsky.social www.bookpage.com/?p=219577

Bookpage gives Raja a starred review: www.bookpage.com/reviews/true...

The Secret Garden meets Midsommar with a sapphic twist in Tanya Pell’s gothic thriller, HER WICKED ROOTS. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

Lily King’s sixth novel, HEART THE LOVER, is a satisfying, emotionally rich tearjerker—a book that just may make you sob out loud. @groveatlantic.bsky.social

Really enjoyed chatting with @readbookpage.bsky.social about the journey to publication with HOT WAX! You can read the interview online here: www.bookpage.com/interviews/e... #books @simonbooks.bsky.social #publishing

Francesca Wade’s careful scholarship and propulsive narrative make her biography of GERTRUDE STEIN a joy to read. @scribnerbooks.bsky.social

Cartoonist Mimi Pond’s DO ADMIT will be a lovely addition to the shelves of New Yorker fans and Mitford sister enthusiasts.

Without ever mentioning Stonehenge by name, CIRCLE OF DAYS leaves no doubt as to the legacy its heroes leave; it is a proud ode to an ancient feat unlike any other. @grandcentralpub.bsky.social

Brian Lies took on a mighty creative challenge with CAT NAP, and the result is a delightful romp through art history—and a masterpiece in itself. @harpercollins.bsky.social

Kiran Desai’s magnificent third novel unspools a love story across two continents, following two young Indian Americans and their families. @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Featuring more than 250 artworks and artifacts, this sumptuous cultural history of butterflies is as transformative as the creatures it celebrates.