Here, we delve into the 10 best debut books of September 2023, exploring the varied tapestries they weave and the lasting impressions they etch.
“Everyone’s Thinking It” by Aleema Omotoni is a compelling debut published on September 5, 2023, meriting a great rating with its intricate blend of mystery, contemporary themes, and sharp wit.
It is a gripping debut novel set in Radcliffe Prep, renowned as the third most haunted school in the country.
“Rez Ball” by Byron Graves is a powerful debut, exploring the poignant, high-stake journey of young athlete Tre Brun within his Ojibwe community.
The book intertwines contemporary fantasy with young adult romance, featuring Cara Tang, a reluctant teenage ghost speaker with Chinese American heritage.
Breanne Randall’s debut, “The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic,” is a spellbinding exploration of love, loss, and the mystical, resonating with fans of “Practical Magic” and “Gilmore Girls.”
This novel introduces readers to Ari, a free-spirited comedian, and Josh, a culinary ambitious Manhattanite, whose initial encounters are electrified with mutual dislike.
Set against the evocative backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, it portrays Delia Albio’s relentless quest for answers about her friend Zee’s mysterious disappearance a decade earlier.
In Audrey Ingram’s debut novel, “The River Runs South,” readers are taken on an emotive journey through love, loss, and renewal.
The storyline follows Margaret’s unyielding resolve to retain her dream home, a surprisingly affordable Victorian, despite its chilling, ghostly inhabitants and harrowing September hauntings.
“The Stranger Upstairs” by Lisa M. Matlin is a gripping psychological and gothic debut novel. Sarah Slade, a social media influencer with a clandestine past.