There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I’ll help you narrow down the week’s new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week, I have nine books to share, including two short story collections, two unique vampire novels and a far-future science-fiction adventure. Read on.
Entitlement by Rumaan Alam
Brooke craves more than she has—purpose, independence and her mother’s approval. As she assists an elderly billionaire in distributing his immense fortune, she sees an opportunity to fulfill these desires while navigating the complexities of wealth. However, she grows closer to the power and allure of money. Brooke begins to question its true nature and transformative effect on her ambitions and beliefs.
Rumaan Alam is back with his first novel since his 2020 bestseller Leave the World Behind. Entitlement is a story of money and morality. Alam is a master of quiet tension as he reveals the truth behind our motivations.
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The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave
Liam Noone was a successful hotel magnate with a complicated personal life, balancing multiple ex-wives, hidden finances and a distant relationship with his daughter, Nora. After his fatal fall from a cliffside cottage, authorities rule the death accidental. Nora and her estranged stepbrother, Sam, however, suspect otherwise. They team up to investigate, uncovering unsettling truths about their father’s past. This leads Nora and Sam to a family secret that alters everything they thought they knew.
While you can’t call The Night We Lost Him action-packed, it’s definitely riveting. Laura Dave’s new book release features her signature suspense and drama, along with a heartbreaking final twist.
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez, translated by Megan McDowell
In A Sunny Place for Shady People, Mariana Enriquez presents 12 mesmerizing stories that blend the ordinary with the terrifying. These tales explore eerie encounters with ghosts, supernatural events and surreal horrors, from a haunted hotel to a riverbank inhabited by birds that were once women. Enriquez masterfully blurs the line between reality and the macabre, illuminating the dark corners of contemporary life. Lyrical and unsettling, the collection showcases her unique literary style, able to captivate, disturb and move readers at the same time.
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The Vampire of Kings Street by Asha Greyling
In an alternate New York, vampires are a status symbol among the elite, serving as butlers or housekeepers in exchange for a few drops of blood. Attorney Radhika Dhingra, the daughter of immigrants, understands the societal prejudice vampires face, as she too has felt the sting of being seen as “less than.” When her vampire client, Mr. Evelyn More, is accused of murder, Radhika teams up with a journalist and a detective inspector to prove his innocence. Above all else, she knows that failure will cost More his life and end her hopes of becoming a successful lawyer, as well as losing a friend she’s come to care for.
Asha Greyling’s debut is a unique Gothic murder mystery perfect for fans of Gail Carriger’s Soulless. The Vampire of Kings Street combines alternate paranormal history and insightful commentary with delightful characters for a wholly original story.
The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning
Ruby and her sister, Wren, are typical high school students working summer jobs at a Colorado Renaissance Fest to save up for college. When an eccentric woman offers them $2,000 each to impersonate her missing grandchildren at an upscale dinner party, Wren jumps at the chance. But as the night unfolds at the enigmatic Hegemony Manor, Ruby quickly realizes that what seemed like easy money may be far more dangerous and bizarre than they anticipated.
Knives Out meets The Inheritance Games with magic in Sarah Henning’s standalone new book release. The Lies We Conjure is a genre-bending locked room mystery with a high-stakes, twisty plot.
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My Vampire Plus-One by Jenna Levine
Amelia Collins, tired of her family’s pressure to date, finds the perfect fake date for a wedding in the handsome and mysterious Reginald Cleaves. Unbeknownst to her, Reggie is a centuries-old vampire enjoying the charade of pretending to be human. As their fake romance unfolds, Amelia discovers a loyal and caring side of Reggie she didn’t expect, and soon, the idea of a real relationship with him grows unexpectedly appealing.
Jenna Levine’s new book release is a follow-up to her 2023 romcom My Roommate is a Vampire. My Vampire Plus-One is a quirky read that adds a paranormal element to the tropes romance readers love.
Buried Deep by Naomi Novik
In Buried Deep, Naomi Novik spans fairy tales, fantasy, history and science fiction. In stories inspired by her Temeraire series, the Scholomance trilogy and the magical worlds of Spinning Silver and Uprooted, readers will journey through time and explore exotic fantasy realms and alien civilizations. Despite the varied settings, a common theme emerges: characters finding and seizing their destinies. One story even teases Novik’s upcoming series set in a mysterious, deserted land.
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Nightstrider by Sophia Slade
After failing a crucial mission, Wren, a nightmare bound to the malevolent Para Warwick, joins a rebellion with fellow nightmare Alaric. Meanwhile, Prince Caine Fallon, Warwick’s son, is set to marry Ila Enevoldson, a powerful weaver guarding the Boundary between realms. When Caine follows Ila into the dream realm, he discovers a reality far more terrifying and must join forces with Wren, Alaric, and Ila to thwart Warwick’s tyranny and save both their worlds.
BookTok sensation Sophia Slade’s new book release is a dark, romantic tale about a world split in two. Nightstrider is perfect for fans of Holly Black and Hannah Whitten.
Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky
While Professor Arton Daghdev has always wanted to study alien life up close, exile to the distant world of Kiln due to his political activism isn’t what he had in mind. Forced to work in a brutal labor camp, Arton faces daily threats from Kiln’s monstrous ecosystem, which interacts disturbingly with the human body. If he can survive, however, Kiln holds a secret that could redefine life itself — and possibly set him free.
Idea-driven, far-future sci-fi is what Adrian Tchaikovsky does best. Alien Clay is no exception, with political intrigue, complex world-building and engaging characters galore.
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You can check out these new book releases at Bookshop.org or your local bookstore. What September 17 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR.
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