Booksology First Lady Freeman’s True Confession Written by Disha Fillyau (September 29)
Maybe you heard me scream when I found out that Disha Fillyaw’s novel was coming out this year. I’ve talked at length about my love for Fillyau’s short story collections. The secret life of the women of the churchAnd I’m so excited to dive deeper into Philyau’s story, especially the juicy story about the secret past of a powerful megachurch pastor’s wife. I’m grateful that I have the galley so I can’t wait for it to be released in the fall.
witch Written by Marie NDiaye, translated by Jordan Stamp
I try to list works that are currently being translated. This book by a prolific French author feels like it was written for me, a mother of twin daughters who loves all things witchy. The only thing I’m worried about is getting my heart broken. This is because the story is about twins who have been initiated into the magic of their mother’s tradition and then hurriedly leave the nest. witch ” was shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize.
This is where the snake lives Written by Daniyal Mueenuddin
The Story Prize winner’s book has gotten a lot of attention and I’m giving myself a pat on the back just for choosing it as one of my most anticipated books earlier this year. I don’t know anything about modern feudal Pakistan, but I can’t wait to learn from the famous storyteller who has written about the dozen or so characters who live and experience it.
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western book of the dead Written by T. Geronimo Johnson (October 6)
This is the thickest book on my TBR so far. PEN/Faulkner finalist T. Geronimo Johnson’s previous work, Welcome to Braggsvillewhich was not only nominated for the National Book Award but also received a lot of love. I’m preparing for a deep and powerful read with this book about a black police officer who is thrown out of an assimilated life after a confrontation with a white teenager turns violent.
valley of vengeful spirits Written by Kim Fu
Like Philyau, Fu is also a personal favorite short story writer, and he also has a novel published this year. I love ghost stories, and stories about complicated mother-daughter relationships resonate with me, so of course this was a must-read. The novel is set in an eerie (literal) valley where the main character buys a model home to fulfill the wishes of his deceased mother. Eleanor’s life is brought to light as an onslaught of rainstorms reveals her insecurities and secrets. cold!
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