As the awards shortlists beckon, publishers send their long-awaited prestige titles to the shelves.
This year proves to be no exception.
Below, EW’s book editors pick the 40 titles for which we’re most excited.
The sequel opens as Elio’s father travels to Rome and meets an enthralling young woman on the train.
The author sensitively and singularly touches on themes of queerness, community, and perseverance.
(Oct. 1)DC
Olive,Again, by Elizabeth StroutOlive Kitteridge returns!
It will also include photos, sheet music, and scrapbooks from his personal collection.
Expect this collection to be as charmingly disarming as any of the actress' onscreen work.
Expect this to mark the author’s breakout.
On both sides of the conflict, women drive the narrative.
Prescott combinesMad Men-esque period style with a spy story worthy of John Le Carre.
A campus novel with a side of the occult?
Nothing has ever screamed “October” more.
(Sept. 24)DC
Wayward Son, by Rainbow RowellRowell’s long-awaited sequel toCarry On her No.
Simon’s best friend, Penny, is also along for the trip.
And so are we.
Based on the ride she’s taken readers on so far, we’d expect nothing less.
(Nov. 19)DC
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