If you’re looking for a new book (and a Utah author to support), then you have plenty of options coming this fall.
From a new romance by Sarah M. Eden to an uplifting holiday story by Richard Paul Evans to fantastical tales by Brandon Sanderson and Charlie N. Holmberg, there’s a little bit of something for everyone.
There are fun options for kids, too, including not one, but two new books by Shannon Hale.
Here are some new novels — written by Utah authors — to look out for this fall.
Children’s and middle grade books by Utah authors‘Dream On’ by Shannon Hale
Publishing date: Aug. 26
About the book: From the publisher: “When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words ‘YOU’RE THE WINNER’ stamped on the front, she thinks it’s the answer to all her problems.
“She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn’t have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless.
“But will prizes really solve Cassie’s problems? And what will she lose if she doesn’t win anything at all?”
‘Tales from Cabin 23: The Visitors’ by Yamile Saied Mendez
Publishing date: Aug. 26
About the book: From the publisher: “When Gen Farías’s brother, Lorenzo, is arrested, everything changes.
“Gen’s parents decide to move to Los Astros, a beautiful village nestled in the mountains, to try to regain some sense of normalcy. But Los Astros, Gen soon discovers, is no ordinary town. There are creepy wicker figures on every lawn and strange stories of children who go missing. Beneath its idyllic facade, Los Astros has a secret — one Gen must uncover if he doesn’t want to go missing himself.”
‘Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn’ by Shannon Hale
Publishing date: Sept. 23
About the book: From the publisher: “Kitty and Unicorn can’t wait to spend their first Christmas together! But try as they might, they can’t seem to agree on their favorite festivities.
“Will the magical best friends pull off the perfect Christmas, or will all their plans come tip-timber-crashing down?”
‘The Free State of Jax’ by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publishing date: Oct. 21
About the book: From the publisher: “Jaxon Averett has had some terrifically bad luck. Because only the worst luck in the world can account for the fact that he has to live with his Uncle Clive Grimmitz, Aunt Helga, and their six kids in dead-end Walkonby, Kansas. …
“Which is why, on the night before his twelfth birthday, Jax sneaks over to the neighboring property, floats a raft out into the middle of the hot springs lake, and drops anchor.
“Jax is now the president and sole citizen of his own micronation, the Free State of Jax.”
‘Quantum Interstellar Sports League: Soccer Spacetastrophe’ by J. Scott Savage
Publishing date: Oct. 28
About the book: From the publisher: “When 12-year-old Wyatt Benson initially got drafted to play football in an intergalactic tournament against terrifying aliens, he was pretty sure it was supposed to be a one-time thing. But despite their previous victory, due to a loophole in the Quantum Interstellar Sports League’s contract, Wyatt and his whole team of pro-athlete tweens are called back to the field to play for the fate of the world once again. Only this time, they’re playing soccer.”
Adult novels by Utah authors‘What Fury Brings’ by Tricia Levenseller
Publishing date: Aug. 20
About the book: From the publisher: “There’s a shortage of men in the kingdom of Amarra. … Now the women of Amarra must obtain their husbands (should they want one) by kidnapping them from other kingdoms.
“Olerra, a warrior princess vying for the throne, is determined to prove her worth by kidnapping a husband. And not just any husband. To outmaneuver her treacherous cousin, she needs the best.”
‘Echoes of the Sea: A Storm Tide Romance’ by Sarah M. Eden
Publishing date: Sept. 2
About the book: From the publisher: “For Kipling Summerfield, the glamour of Hollywood is becoming a distant memory. After losing the role of a lifetime, he’s forced to take a lesser job as a historical reenactor on England’s Guilford Island. But a sudden storm changes everything, casting him into the ocean — and into the care of a mysterious lighthouse keeper. Kip assumes everyone he meets and the island’s historical setting are just an elaborate performance — until he meets the captivating Amelia Archibald, whose quiet strength feels too real, making him question everything about Guilford.”
‘Julia: A Novel Inspired by the Extraordinary Life of Julia Child’ by Heather B. Moore
Publishing date: Sept. 2
About the book: From the publisher: “Before she stepped into the spotlight as a master of French cooking, Julia Child navigated the shadows as a WWII intelligence officer. …
“Amid strategic missions in Ceylon and China, Julia crosses paths with Paul Child, a fellow OSS officer whose delight in art, culture, and cuisine awakens a new hunger within her. … Together they embark on a new chapter in postwar Paris. …
“Facing skepticism and prejudice in the male-dominated kitchens of Paris, Julia’s resolve never falters. Her relentless pursuit of culinary mastery not only transforms her own life but also introduces a revolutionary change in kitchens throughout America.”
‘The Shattered King’ by Charlie N. Holmberg
Publishing date: Sept. 2
About the book: From the publisher: “Nym, a healer and beekeeper, is the sole provider for her family of seven. … But when a letter comes from the queen, summoning Nym to the palace to heal Prince Renn, the kingdom’s ailing shut-in, Nym finds herself making the tumultuous journey from her family’s apiary to the capital city. …
“Nym must navigate the castle’s cruel and twisted court and uncover the haunting truth behind Prince Renn’s illness ― even as she finds herself irrevocably drawn to him.”
‘Someone is After LuLu Dupree’ by Josi S. Kilpack
Publishing date: Sept. 9
About the book: From the publisher: “Five years ago, LuLu was in a car accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury and a gaping hole in her memory. …
“But now her buried past might be coming after her.
“If she’s going to survive repeated attempts on her life, including a poisoned Snapple and an attempt to burn down her house, she’ll need to confront her past — both what she can remember, and what she’s managed to forget.”
‘The Cassatt Sisters: A Novel of Love and Art’ by Lisa Groen
Publishing date: Oct. 9
About the book: From the publisher: “In 1877, the Paris art scene is very competitive for men but nearly impossible for thirty-three-year-old Mary Cassatt, an American woman. … So, when Edgar (Degas) visits Mary’s studio to view her paintings, she is exhilarated by his invitation to join him, Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and other Impressionists in the collective.
“Meeting the standards of the Impressionists is nerve-racking. Mary is judged not only as a painter but as a woman. She takes comfort in her close bond with her sister, Lydia, who often poses for her. But Mary’s growing attraction to Edgar threatens to derail the plans Mary and Lydia have made for their future.”
‘The Christmas Stranger’ by Richard Paul Evans
Publishing date: Nov. 4
About the book: From the publisher: “Three years after losing his family in a Christmas Eve accident, grieving Paul Wanlass hasn’t just given up on Christmas, he’s given up on life. … When a stranger knocks on his door, claiming to be picking up a laptop, Paul allows him in — but discovers the man has a very different mission in mind.”
‘Tailored Realities’ by Brandon Sanderson
Publishing date: Dec. 9
About the book: From the publisher: “Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe.
“Along with the new novella ‘Moment Zero,’ ‘Tailored Realities’ includes nine works of short fiction never before gathered into one volume. …
“Also including author’s notes and stunning interior illustrations for each story, this visionary collection is a must-read whether you’re new to Sanderson or a longtime fan.”