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Our Fall 2016 Reading List

October 7, 2016 by Joy the Baker 69 Comments

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It’s time to talk about the books we’re stacking on your nightstands for the Fall months!  I’m feeling sweater, cappuccino and a stolen hour to just read in our futures.  Here’s our working list.  What would you add?  

•  I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reed  It’s been called a “tight, ferocious little book” full of mounting suspense.  A friend suggested it saying… it’s one of those crazy good books you read in four hours and with that recommendation, it’s the next book on my shortlist. 

•  Night Film by Marisha Pessl  We’re in for thrills this Fall and Night Film was named one of the best books of the year by NPR.  An investigative journalist tries to solve the murder of a cult-horror-film director’s daughter.  Sounds like a page turner so let’s get to it! 

•  The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah  WWII in France through the eyes of two sisters.  I feel like this is bound to be big and beautiful.    

•  The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein  We’re taking it back to 2009, but have you read this yet?  A sweet and loving look at family life, from the eyes of the dog.  It’s going to be really annoying when I sob through the second half of this book.  I am always looking for a reason to cry on the plane though… 

•  Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler  A coming-of-age in the NYC restaurant industry story.  I’m into it because I ’bout that life, and I know restaurant life is sloppy and romantic and messy and delicious and there are so many lessons to learn the hard way. 

•  The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware You’re a travel writer on assignment on a luxury cruise ship… pretty swanky… until you see a woman being thrown overboard, but everyone on the boat is accounted for and you sound downright crazy.  Now what?  Tell us Ruth, tell us! I’m just finishing In A Dark, Dark Wood and looking forward to this read. 

•  The Girls by Emma Cline  Let’s read this! It sounds full and nuanced, like our lives, like our lives (?).

•  It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover  This is definitely the second book on my Fall shortlist. It sounds like a love story on a rollercoaster and I want on.

•  Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee  I continue to be obsessed with this book and it’s so good that I refuse to finish it.  It’s the story of a woman who goes from circus performer to the world’s most famous opera soprano.  She’s got secrets and lies and it’s a stunning read.  

•  Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple  We all think it from time to time, don’t we? Let’s read the fictionalized fiasco.  

•  Everything I Want To Eat by Jessica Koslow Yes it’s a cookbook but Jessica has a very fine and earnest food brain and I want to read her words before eating her food.  Very excited about this! 

•  In The Company of Women by Grace Bonney Inspiration from women entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and creative industries.  I need a copy of this book for my coffee table and for both bathrooms… which sounds disturbing but is meant to be a supreme compliment. 

Here’s last Winter’s Reading List.  My favorites were Fates and Furies, It’s What I Do, and When Breath Becomes Air.  

Let me know what you’re reading!  I love when the comment section fills up with your suggestions!

xo Joy

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  1. Neha Kunwar

    October 14, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I loved A Man Called Ove and The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. Both by Swedish authors. Both fantastic.

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  2. Stacy Sprangers

    October 12, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    The Nightingale was so good. I flew through it in two days! I’m not really a crier when it comes to books, but oh boy did this one have me going. You’ll love it!
    It’s a young adult book, so don’t judge, but I loved Libba Bray’s A Great and Terrible Beauty trilogy. It’s seriously one of my favorites. It’s a little historical fiction, a little fantasy and a whole lot of wonderful.

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  3. Ellie

    October 12, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I read a 1994 profile of Jane Goodall in a Nat Geo recently and suddenly I need to read all about Goodall. Of course I’m not reading books with any plan, just as my library has them and they appeal to me. I started with her 1999 Reasons for Hope which was perfect for when I was feeling like the whole world was a dumpster fire. It’s an interesting look at Goodall’s life and how she has inspired individuals to make a difference. A good read for people who want a roll model for being compassionate and a businessman/scientist.

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  4. Judi Cowart

    October 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    I HIGHLY recommend A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman. I started out thinking why am I even reading about this odd curmudgeon and ended up falling in love with him. Then I read another book by the same author, Britt Marie was Here. SAME STORY – I LAUGHED, I CRIED, and fell in love with Britt Marie. And decided to be her for Halloween : )

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  5. Laura

    October 11, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    I am currently reading “The Girls” and I have to say I really hate it. Not enough to stop reading it – I’m far enough in that I have to finish it. But I am really not enjoying it. For whatever that’s worth. Totally adding that Maria Semple book to my list, though – I absolutely LOVED Bernadette.

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  6. Kristina

    October 11, 2016 at 11:53 am

    Know the Mother by Desiree Cooper is amazing! Short (super short) stories about race and gender and navigating this crazy world as a lady. I’m not a mom, but this gave me SUCH an awesome perspective on the strength of all women.

    https://www.amazon.com/Know-Mother-Made-Michigan-Writers/dp/0814341497/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476208187&sr=8-1&keywords=know+the+mother

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  7. Kiera

    October 11, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis. Tells the story of 15 dogs who are given the gift of language and human reasoning by Hermes and Apollo. It is incredibly beautiful and delves deep into what it means to be human. It’s thoughtful and touching and will hopefully make you laugh and ugly cry (we all need a good ugly cry every once in a while).

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  8. Leigh Kramer

    October 10, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    It Ends With Us is definitely one of my favorite novels from this year. It is so freaking good! I read Night Film when it came out and thought it was well worth the wait- Pessl is such a fascinating author and it was different from her first novel but still had her stamp all over it.

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  9. Nancy

    October 10, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I am reading Queen of the Night it is wonderful! I know what you are saying. :)

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  10. Andrea

    October 10, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I love your reading lists — keep them coming! just started The Girls and I’m already hooked.

    Don’t waste your time with The Girl in Cabin 10 — I regretted the purchase immediately! It got better about half way through, as another commenter said, but the ending is just ridiculous and nothing makes sense at the end. It tries to be The Girl on the Train, but fails miserably, in my opinion!

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  11. Sarahkate

    October 9, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    The Perfume Collector (Kathleen Tessaro). This is the novel that came out a year (or so) before Tessaro’s current novel and surpasses not only her backlist but also her newest book. Quality of writing, evocative settings, unforgettable characters. And, abundant “didn’t see that coming” surprises. Lovely.

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  12. Jennifer Cooper

    October 9, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    I read The Art of Racing in the Rain a couple years ago. I highly recommend it. It was such a great read.

    I’m halfway through The Woman in Cabin 10. Really enjoying it!

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  13. Carole White

    October 9, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    I just finished The Nightingale and to say I couldn’t put it down would be an understatement…. Definitely needs to be on your must read!!

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  14. JuBee

    October 9, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I’ve been obsessed with two books this past year – The Night Film (on your list – yes!) and Savage Girl by Jean Zimmerman (should be on your list – amazeballs!). Thanks so much for your reading list. I bow to you.

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  15. Patty

    October 8, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    I was really disappointed with The Girls! Which was so upsetting because I LOOOVE cult stuff. Or, rather, I’m super interested/curious in reading about that kind of stuff, not necessarily in love with… actual cults or anything… oh God I’ve gone too far. But I was expecting something super juicy and it was pretty anticlimactic. Such a bummer. But I did love The Woman in Cabin 10 and I can’t wait to read Today Will Be Different and In The Company of Women! Thanks for the reminder!

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