October brings a turn towards the dark and spooky whether you're a seasonal reader and this is the time to read a spine-chilling thriller, or you simply make the most of the darker evenings to curl up and power through your to-be-read pile. Our October summary is filled with books for all appetites, whether you're wanting to embrace Halloween and the ghostly season, or you're looking for the latest literary picks, scroll through for a summary of this month's recommendations.
Our Fiction Books of the Month have cast their spell on us. From six deliciously gothic stories to masterful Odysseys in Ancient Greece, nostalgic revisits to nursery rhymes and more. Keep reading and explore our October fiction book recommendations.
Modern Gothic by Lauren Archer, Rose Biggin, Michael Bird, Pete Hartley, Lerah Mae Barcenilla, Edward Karshner - "Ranging from historical to modern tales, these six deliciously shiver-inducing gothic stories are ready to chase your thoughts into a zone of heightened fear and suspense."
Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine - "A fabulously tension-filled modern Gothic horror novel set in Ireland that shrieks with an all-too believable supernatural power."
The Witch's Daughter by Imogen Edwards-Jones - "An intimate, enthralling and oh-so readable slice of historical fiction set within one of the key moments of the 20th century."
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins - "A braw and beguiling book from the brilliant Paula Hawkins set on an isolated Scottish island."
Nursery Rhymes by Robert Lacey - "Exuding tremendous pick-me-up appeal, this classic collection also shares insights into the meaning of all those nursery rhymes that remain with us for a lifetime."
Odyssey by Stephen Fry - A tale of love and longing, return and redemption, home and hope. The final threads of the story begun in the Mythos are woven into an astonishing and mesmerising tapestry for the ages.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney - An exquisitely moving story about grief, love and family.
Earthly Creatures by Stevie Davies - "This eloquently disturbing and powerful novel focuses on a young teacher during the Second World War as she struggles to reconcile her thoughts with the demands of Nazi Germany. "
Non-Fiction Books of the Month
There's plenty in our October Non-Fiction Books of the Month for you to sink your teeth into - literally in the case of the food focused books in their midst. Whether you're interest is in fantasy and folklore, memoirs to inspire or art to soothe and calm, take a look at this month's recommendations and shop them at the bottom of the page.
Shattered by Hanif Kureishi - "Charting both a shattering and a reassembling: a new life born of pain and loss, but animated by new feelings - of gratitude, humility and love."
Faedom by Agnes Monod-Gayraud, Lorna White - "This stunningly colourful and informative book about the fairy kingdom would make a beautiful gift for others or yourself."
The Worlds of George R.R. Martin by Tom Huddleston - "A fascinating dive into the world created for A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, accompanied by bright, beautiful, and bold photos and illustrations."
Calm Your Mind by Ravenous Butterflies - "Just gorgeous! A beautiful collection of art and literature, matched to different emotions to help calm, feed, and bring joy to your mind."
Folklore Rising by Ben Edge - "A wild and wonderfully colourful folklore adventure awaits as the author highlights different locations, customs, and festivals across Britain."
School Dinner Heaven by Dorothy Spooner - "A nostalgic trip down memory lane with a menu of classics for you and your family."
In Search of the Perfect Peach by Franco Fubini - "Infused with personality, this thought-provoking work makes a tasty case for harnessing flavour to overhaul the food supply chain and add magic to all our meals"
Food for Menopause by Linia Patel - "Master your menopausal midlife and navigate your nutritional needs with this nutrition goddess."
Our quartet of debuts this month are darkly magical, heartfelt and killer thrillers awaiting discovery. Dive into these books and discover a new favourite author to keep an eye on. Keep scrolling for a teasing snippet, click to learn more or add to your basket at the bottom of the page.
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin - "A killer of a debut for amateur sleuths everywhere as Annie Adams attempts to solve the mystery of her great aunt's 60 year old grim prediction. An eccentric masterpiece of deception, and I loved it!"
The Peacock and the Sparrow by I. S. Berry - "The thrilling debut from author and former CIA officer I.S. Berry, following an American spy's last dangerous mission."
The Hollow and the Haunted by Camilla Raines - "In this darkly magical fantasy debut set in Washington State, a closeted teenage psychic foresees the death of his sworn enemy, and is forced to work with him to save his life."
Ground by Jadelin Mabiala Gangbo - "A heartfelt tale of displacement, family, and home, Ground delivers a story with international scope that is vital in today's world."
Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month
Our Editorial Expert Liz Robinson delivers Autumnal vibes aplenty with her October recommendations, with fascinating and wonderful non-fiction you can lose yourself in to "creepy as heck" and wonderfully dark fiction to keep you up past the witching hour.
Lights Out by Louise Swanson - "Creepy as heck, thrilling as can be, this is most definitely a read with the lights on novel!"
Dogs and Monsters by Mark Haddon - "Eight wonderfully deep and dark stories form a collection based around some of the less favourable characteristics found within the human soul."
As always we have a collection of books to add to Star Books list. And the countdown until we publish our Books of the Year 2024 is truly on, with just two more months for us to fill the list with books that truly shine. Take a look at this month's new additions as well as eagerly awaited paperbacks of established favourites.
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