Now that the summer looks to be over, it’s time to start looking forward to the autumn. So have a rummage for the gorgeous knitwear hidden away in your wardrobe, make yourself a hot drink and snuggle up with a great new book.

There are lots of exciting new reads coming your way too – from the deliciously dark Stephen King’s new title to Lena Dunham’s book of essays via a photo book of a young Kate Bush.

Whatever gets you excited about reading, we’re pretty confident there’ll be something in this list of upcoming titles for you.



Ups and Downs:


1. Funny Girl by Nick Hornby (November 6)

A Long Way Down, High Fidelity, Fever Pitch – the list of brilliant titles written by Nick Hornby is long. Now, it’s getting even longer with his latest publication, Funny Girl.

The story is set in the swinging sixties and revolves around popular culture, youth and old age, fame and class. Thanks to Hornby’s incredible wit, this is sure to be lots of fun.

2. Us by David Nicholls (September 30)

The author of One Day and Starter for Ten is finally back with this exciting new story about trying to recapture the love lost over time.

The book has already been longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014 so you’d better get reading before everyone starts talking about it.

3. The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion (September 25)

When Graeme Simsion published his debut novel, The Rosie Project, readers the world over were blown away by Don Tillman and Rosie. Simsion’s very unique, very endearing writing style made us fall in love with their relationship so it’s great news then that, in a few weeks, the book’s sequel will be arriving and we get to find out what happens next.

4. The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes (November 6)

The very witty and charming writing style of Marian Keyes is loved the world over so it’s a delight to see her back again with this new title about a rather un-extraordinary woman whose life suddenly becomes far more interesting.

Creepy:

5. Revival by Stephen King (November 11)

Master storyteller Stephen King certainly knows how to spin a yarn, be it criminal, supernatural or just plain tense. Dubbed ‘rich and disturbing’, this new offering spans five decades and looks at religion and addiction through a bond between two unlikely friends.

Thought-provoking:

6. Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She’s Learned by Lena Dunham (September 30)

The woman behind TV show Girls unleashes her unique powers of observation, wisdom and humour in this collection of essays. Sure to make a fascinating, interesting – and probably controversial – read.

7. Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult (November 4)



Picoult knows how to write a story that explores the grey area between right and wrong. She makes reader’s think and explore moral dilemmas. This latest novel looks at one woman’s attempts to uncover the truth behind her mother’s disappearance and it is sure to be just as powerful and shocking as her previous work.

Beautiful:

8. Cathy by John Carder Bush (November 20)

With Kate Bush’s exciting return to the stage after decades away from it, the star is once again in the limelight. With her return comes the news that ‘Cathy’, a beautiful book of photographs taken by her brother, John Carder Bush, is to be re-issued with some new additions. The photos are of Kate at a young age and show her with her brothers and on her own, posing for the shots.

I was fortunate enough to have a look at an original copy, first published back in 1986, and was entranced. For this Kate Bush fan, it’s fascinating to see her showing off her unique style even as a child. It certainly seems as though Kate’s brother has managed to capture her incomparable star quality in these photos.

Geek chic:

9. Star Wars – Costumes by Brandon Alinger and J. W. Rinzler (October 24)

Calling all Star Wars fans who have ever attempted to emulate Princess Leia’s hairdo or the full-blown terror of a Stormtrooper! For the first time, the Lucasfilm archives have granted full access to the original costumes. This large-format book showcases original photography, sketches, stories and much more. You have been warned. Now may the force be with you!


10. Doctor Who: The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Time Traveller (Time Trips) by Joanne Harris (September 4)

Joanne Harris is the much-loved author of Chocolat and many other incredible books. Now, she has turned her hand to Doctor Who’s adventures in a new novella.

Odds are it will be just as delectable as her other stories.

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