October is a big month for books.

‘Super Thursday is the industry’s annual heaviest publication day, with nearly 1,900 books due to be published this 10th October, 457 of which are hardbacks.’ – The Bookseller.

But it is not only Super Thursday that publishes a bevy of literary gems. The autumn is filled with highly anticipated page-turners some of which are already available. With so many wonderful books heading to a bookshop near you it can be difficult to decide which ones to spend your valuable time reading. Here are some of the books we’re most looking forward to reading…

A guest on our bookshelfie podcast, we fell in love with Jodi’s descriptions of her new book By Any Other Name. Tackling themes of female identity in a world dominated by men, this will raise lots of questions about what we really know about Shakespeare.

What Cecelia Ahern does best is create flawed and very human characters, with real depths of emotion and Into the Storm is no exception. It is a story about taking your chances and having the courage to reach for freedom when it presents itself.

Webb’s Universe demonstrates there is not only beauty in the smallest of things but also in the largest. The stunning photos from the James Webb Space Telescope are works of art, and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock demystifies the science behind the images bringing her passion and wisdom to this fascinating subject.

One of our most highly anticipated reads of 2024 – The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins is a chilling mix of suspense and terror. Set on Eris island, an island cut off from the mainland for twelve hours a day, it is the perfect spot for a mystery that spans the art world, romance, intrigue and murder…

The Map of Bones is the fourth – and final – novel of The Joubert Family Chronicles. We have followed their journey through war-torn France, across the high seas to finally land in South Africa and we can’t wait to find out what’s in store.

Shooting straight to number 1, Sally Rooney’s latest book is everywhere and we are here for it. This is Rooney at her best, tackling all-encompassing emotional themes of grief, family and love.

We’ve loved the outpouring of sisterhood that’s surrounded Gillian Anderson’s Want, a collection of anonymous female correspondence around the subject of female pleasure. It’s an empowering read and one that will leave a lasting impression.

Holding the Line is the true story of the female-led resilience during the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983. It tells of the impact the strike had on the wives, daughters and sisters who suffered acute injustice throughout and we couldn’t put it down.