15 Most Anticipated Books Of September 2021

It’s an exciting time for readers across the world. Already established writers such as Sally Rooney, Colson Whitehead, Anthony Doerr, Marie Lu and Liane Moriarty are gearing up for their new releases. At the same time, there are a few debut authors as well, all set to spice up the scene with books that explore never-seen-before topics. Here are 15 most anticipated books of September 2021.

Beautiful World, where are You by Sally Rooney

After the success of Normal People and Conversations With Friends, Sally Rooney is making the literary scene tremble with anticipation with her new novel. This book follows Alice, a novelist and Felix, a worker in a warehouse as they trip across Rome. Back in Dublin, her best friend Eileen starts flirting with her childhood friend.

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

Colson Whitehead won both the Pulitzer Prize for The Nickel Boys and everyone’s hearts for all seven of his novels. His newest novel talks about a salesman called Carney, who lives in a small apartment with his pregnant wife and son. But he has a secret – he is a descendant of a line of hoods and crooks. But his double life is in trouble now, and the stakes are high.

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

Renowned thriller author of Big Little Lies, Moriarty’s newest book grapples with the story of the Delaney family. The Delaney couple is all set to retire, but when a stranger named Savannah comes knocking on the door for a little help, they happily agree. But then Both Savannah and the wide, Joy go missing. The four kids are divided in their opinion about their father Stan’s innocence, and he seems to be hiding something.

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Pulitzer Prize winning author of All the Lights We Cannot See is back into the literary scene. At the centre of his novel is Anna, a 13 year old orphan living in Constantinople, with women who stitch priests’ robes. There is also Omeir, a villager who tends to oxen. Their stories build towards their meeting, much like Marie-Laure and Werner’s. But what will be the outcome? Octogenarian Zeno will find out five centuries later as there rages on a siege in a futuristic world involving aliens. Interesting enough?

Bewilderment by Richard Powers

The third Pulitzer Prize winner on this list, Powers’ book was none other than Bill Gates’ recommendation. It follows the astrobiologist Theo’s search for life in the universe while raising his son Robin. As Robin grows more troubled, Theo attempts a novel experiment – a neurofeedback pattern by which he trains Robin according to his dead mother’s brain patterns. Infused with novel imagination, a heartbreakingly beautiful father-son bond and lush descriptions of nature, this is the book to read.

Rationality by Steven Pinker

This psychology book was a recommendation of the New York Times and delves into the human brain and its processes. It attempts to define rationality, to figure out why humans are ‘irrational’ and why it has always been thought so. Taking a more optimistic look that humans are more than ‘irrational’, he answers questions important to our times of vaccines and fake news.

Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang

This intimate and beautiful memoir is an account of the life trajectory of an illegal Chinese immigrant to ‘beautiful country’ USA. Professors in China, her parents labour in sweatshops in America and bicker constantly. But she does find silver linings here and there, but her world shatters when her mother dies of a concealed disease and her father becomes distant. This is a poignant coming of age novel.

Inseparable by Simone de Boudoir

Prolific author Simone’s newest posthumous book is a beautiful story of womanly friendship. Sylvie and Andree are schoolmates and even as they grow up in World War ridden Paris to be different people, they cling on to each other. Intimate and moving, this book is a must read thus month.

Fuzz by Mary Roach

This beautiful science book provides tremendous insight into the animal kingdom, exploring the rarest and most wonderful of animals. From forensic science to conservation generics and personal experience, this multidisciplinary book is extraordinary in its quality of information.

Steelstriker by Marie Lu

Warcross famous Marie Lu has crafted a new sci fi story, which is the second book in her Skyhunter duology. This takes forward Talin’s story as a Striker, with themes of loyalty and integrity. Thus one’s a must read, since the first book was great and simply because of the author.

The Hollow Heart by Marie Rutkoski

From the acclaimed author of The Winner’s Curse comes the second and final book in the Forgotten gods duology. This follows the scene in the Herrani court, where threats from across the sea are rising. It also takes Nirrim’s story forward, after her grand sacrifice in the first book.

The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani Chokshi

Chokshi is perhaps one of the biggest representatives of Hindu mythology literature in the world – and definitely the most read writer of it. This is the third book in The Gilded Wolves series, which picks up where the second book left us. We follow the fractured team, with its betrayed team member (no spoilers!) in a riveting manner.

You’d Be Home Now by Kathleen Glasgow

From the bestselling author of Girl in Pieces, we are getting this month a new contemporary fiction with a special theme of mental health. This book follows Emory who lives in a small town who becomes victim to a terrible accident. From drug dealing to violence, this book deals with a lot of important topics, while also crafting a coming of age story, high school drama and a cutesy romance.

The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young

This YA fantasy by the bestselling author Young crafts the story of Brian Roth’s journey to Bastian following the summon of her uncle. Here she must labour to win everyone’s trust. What ensues is a thrilling romance, a quest to find the reason behind Brian’s parents’ death, and a lot of power games.

Shutdown by Adam Tooze

This book delves into the impacts of the pandemic on the economy of the world, which is an important topic. This is a compelling book that is difficult to put down, and a feat of wonder. Written meticulously, factually and researched extensively, this one needs to be on your TBR.

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