When there’s a chill in the air and leaves are starting to change colour, there’s nothing like cosying up with a book. Autumn is already making itself known and these cooler nights call for a good read. Looking for some good book recommendations?
The retailer TGJones, which has taken over WHSmith high street shops, has rounded up the most exciting reads this season. From debut books to a romantasy that shouldn’t be missed, the booksellers have narrowed down five recommendations, from new releases plus some of the most popular books of the last few years. Time to put on a brew and dive into your autumn reading list.
Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla Bridge
This hotly anticipated debut book by Mikayla Bridge is a YA fantasy that sees phoenix riders compete in thrilling F1-style races while uncovering a dangerous conspiracy.
It’s scored 3.83 on Goodreads and you can buy it on Amazon, Waterstones, and TGJones.
Children of Anguish and Anarchy by Tomi Adeyemi
The final book in Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling Legacy of Orïsha fantasy trilogy was released last summer. The books stand out for their vivid worldbuilding inspired by West African mythology.
You can buy it on Amazon, Waterstones and TGJones.
The Dagger and the Flame by Catherine Doyle
With an enemies-to-lovers romance, The Dagger and the Flame follows two young rival assassins who are irresistibly drawn to one another. This New York Times bestselling romantasy novel was published last year and a sequel is coming next year.
You can buy it on Amazon, Waterstones and TGJones.
Flamefall by Rosaria Munda
Flamefall is the second in the The Aurelian Cycle trilogy and the follow up to 2019’s Fireborne. The book, published in 2022, is action-packed and full of political intrigue.
You can buy it from Amazon, Waterstones and TGJones.
Write Me For You by Tillie Cole
Tillie Cole’s latest book is a moving YA romance about a pair of teenagers who fall in love despite meeting in tragic circumstances. The new title is the British author’s twenty-ninth book.
You can buy it from Amazon, Waterstones, and TGJones.