With brand new book releases each week, it can be difficult for bookaholics, avid readers and bibliomaniacs to stay up-to-date with the most popular and independant titles to choose from.
This week’s lineup from The Book Chart offers a rich selection of must-read titles, ranging from thrilling fiction to thought-provoking classics.
Whether you’re looking to buy bestsellers online or discover hidden gems from emerging authors, The Book Chart has curated a list catering to every reader's taste.
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The Book Chart's New Releases W/c Thursday 5 September 2024
With 60+ new releases added to The Book Chart's collection this week, we have selected some of the most exciting, engaging and in-demand novels and nonfiction to help you choose your next great read!
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FICTION: FANTASY, CRIME, MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree is a cozy fantasy novel set in the world of Legends & Lattes.
It follows Viv, a young orc mercenary whose career with Rackam's Ravens is derailed by an injury, forcing her to recuperate in the sleepy town of Murk.
Unexpectedly, she finds herself spending time in a struggling bookshop run by a foul-mouthed proprietor.
While she thinks her days of adventure are behind her, Murk proves to be more eventful than anticipated, with mysterious travelers, a gnome, and a surprising number of skeletons.
Plainsong by Kent Haruf is a National Book Award finalist and a powerful exploration of human resilience and community.
Set in the fictional town of Holt, Colorado, the novel intertwines the lives of a high school teacher struggling to raise his two sons alone, a pregnant teenage girl left homeless, and two elderly bachelor brothers working their family farm. Through these characters, Haruf crafts a narrative about survival, redemption, and the quiet dignity of ordinary lives.
Renowned for its simplicity and emotional depth, Plainsong captures the raw beauty of small-town life and the bonds that form between people in difficult circumstances.
Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White is a gripping queer Appalachian thriller that follows Miles Abernathy, a trans autistic teen entangled in a century-old family feud.
After coming out to his parents, Miles sneaks off to a party armed with evidence that could expose the corrupt local sheriff.
When he’s brutally attacked, he discovers he’s not alone in wanting justice. In this visceral, politically charged narrative, Miles must decide if he’s ready to risk everything to fight for his community’s freedom.
It’s a story for readers eager for radical change and resilience.
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers is a story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books – and a love letter to love.
Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living – but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated and containing her friend’s final words to her.
When James finds Erin’s note-filled book in his local community library, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange, with no idea who the other person in the margins might be.
Unsound by Heather Critchlow is an unputdownable crime thriller perfect for fans of Jane Casey, Cara Hunter and Neil Lancaster.
He left for university… and never came back.
Arran went missing in Edinburgh fourteen years ago. The last time his parents saw him he was withdrawn and on edge where he’d once been happy and carefree.
Still searching for their son, they turn to their last hope, true crime podcaster Cal Lovett. Cal begins looking for answers, but is distracted by his sister’s murder trial.
He’s so close to getting the justice Margot deserves.
Can he finally leave the past – and Margot – behind?
The Reunion by Steph Broadribb is an absolutely gripping mystery with shocking twists and turns...
A skull looks up at Jennie from the trench, but it's not the chalk-white bone and grimacing teeth that send her reeling. It's the heart-shaped gold pendant, its delicate chain snapped in two.
The necklace Hannah never took off.
It can't be Hannah. But it is.
When Jennie Whitmore arrives at her school reunion, she immediately regrets her decision.
Why would she choose to surround herself with people who were never nice to her?
Who still aren't, even now she's a police officer?
The only person who truly looked out for her all those years ago was charming, beautiful Hannah. Until the day she disappeared.
FICTION: POCKET-SIZED CLASSICS
This pocket-sized edition of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo offers the full, unabridged text of the classic novel.
Set in 15th-century Paris, this Gothic tale weaves a powerful narrative about love, obsession, and societal outcasts, centered around the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.
The story follows the tragic hunchback Quasimodo and his love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda.
This edition is compact, making it perfect for readers who want to enjoy the timeless classic in a portable format.
The pocket-sized edition of Dracula by Bram Stoker tells the story of Jonathan Harker, who travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a real estate purchase.
However, his journey turns into a nightmare as he discovers the true nature of his client.
Soon after, strange and terrifying events unfold in England, including a shipwreck and a woman with mysterious marks on her neck.
Stoker's novel is a masterpiece of gothic horror, introducing one of the most iconic villains in literary history and exploring themes of fear, power, and Victorian anxieties.
The pocket-sized edition of The Shadow in the Corner & Other Classic Ghost Stories by Marcus Clapham is a curated collection of some of the most chilling ghost stories from the 19th century.
The book features tales that capture the eerie and supernatural, delivering a blend of suspense and gothic horror for fans of classic ghost literature.
Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric and thrilling narratives, this collection provides a window into the golden age of ghost stories.
NONFICTION
Truss at 10: How Not to Be Prime Minister by Anthony Seldon and Jonathan Meakin offers a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at the brief and chaotic premiership of Liz Truss, the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.
Over the course of just 49 days, Truss faced the death of Queen Elizabeth II, attempted to radically reshape the economy, and triggered a collapse in the value of the pound.
Manifesto by Candice Brathwaite offers a fresh, no-nonsense take on manifesting, focusing on how this concept works for those who may not fit conventional norms. Brathwaite, a bestselling author, explores what manifesting looks like if you're not traditionally privileged - whether you're not white, thin, or able-bodied.
The book is built around the four pillars of Wellness, Wealth, Love, and Happiness, providing guidance to help readers achieve their desires despite life’s challenges.
Oaklore: Adventures in a World of Extraordinary Trees by Jules Acton takes readers on an engaging journey through the rich history, mythology, and ecological importance of the oak tree.
Acton, a former Woodland Trust ambassador, explores how oak trees have influenced literature, culture, and even ink-making. From its role in legends like Robin Hood to its presence in sacred traditions, the book weaves together personal insights, historical anecdotes, and practical nature tips.
Want by Gillian Anderson is a groundbreaking exploration of women's anonymous sexual fantasies from around the world.
The book delves into themes of desire, intimacy, fear, shame, and liberation, offering a raw and honest look at what women fantasize about when given total freedom to express themselves.
By showcasing these varied and personal fantasies, Anderson challenges societal taboos and provides insight into how women truly feel about sex when unburdened by judgment or expectations.
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