5 new books not to miss this week: John Grisham, Roger Daltrey, RuPaul

Jocelyn McClurg | USA TODAY

USA TODAY’s Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week.

1. "The Reckoning" by John Grisham (Doubleday, fiction, on sale Oct. 23)

What it’s about: Unravels the story of why a decorated World War II vet walks into his Methodist church in Mississippi one morning in 1946 and shoots and kills his friend and pastor.

The buzz: Grisham hit No. 1 on USA TODAY’s Best-Selling Books list last year not once, but twice (with “The Rooster Bar” and “Camino Island”).

2. "Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite: My Story" by Roger Daltrey (Henry Holt, nonfiction, on sale Oct. 23)

What it’s about: The lead singer of The Who, one of the great British bands of the ’60s and ’70s, writes his autobiography.

The buzz: Daltrey may be 74, but he’s still causing a sensation along with Pete Townshend as original members of the group who still tour.

3. "The World According to Tom Hanks: The Life, the Obsessions, the Good Deeds of America’s Most Decent Guy" by Gavin Edwards (Grand Central, nonfiction, on sale Oct. 23)

What it’s about: Tells the story of Tom Hanks’ life and Oscar-winning career, and why he’s one of the best-liked people in Hollywood.

The buzz: If we didn’t already feel warm and fuzzy enough about Mr. Hanks, now we have that adorable photo of him in a red cardigan from the set of the film (so-far untitled) in which he stars as children’s TV host Fred Rogers.

More: Tom Hanks has a hit on his hands as author of the winning 'Uncommon Type'

4. "GuRu" by RuPaul (Dey Street, nonfiction, on sale Oct. 23)

What it’s about: Thoughts on being fierce, fabulous and true to yourself, plus 80 never-seen-before photos.

The buzz: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” just won an Emmy Award for outstanding reality-competition program for the first time.

5. "Marilla of Green Gables" by Sarah McCoy (William Morrow, fiction, on sale Oct. 23)

What it’s about: Historical fiction inspired by the classic “Anne of Green Gables” tells the back story of Marilla Cuthbert, leading up to Anne’s arrival.

The buzz: It’s an Indie Next pick of independent booksellers. “A must-read for all those who love ‘Anne of Green Gables,’ ” says Pat Trotter of Bookends on Main in Menomonie, Wisconsin.