30 Fall and Winter Books to Have on Your Radar

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NetGalley members are always looking for exciting upcoming releases to add to their TBR piles. Here are 30 fall and winter 2024 books that readers won’t want to miss—some are even available to request on NetGalley!

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The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo

Luis Jaramillo explores themes of familial bonds in this novel that weaves together the past and the present (with a touch of magic) to follow an aunt and niece’s search for a long-ago lost daughter.

Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta

In this queer horror novel, Angelina Sicco spends her days trying to liven up things in her small mounting town. But the return of Jagvi brings the awakening of an ancient evil spirit.

The Trouble with Inventing a Viscount by Vivienne Lorret

Vivienne Lorret continues the Liars’ Club historical romance series with gambler Oscar pretending to be the long-lost and never-before-seen viscount engaged to Honoria Hartley.

Servant of Earth by Sarah Hawley

In this fantasy novel, Kenna Heron is caught between an underground rebellion against a powerful king and a deadly magical test when she’s taken captive in the Fae realm.

A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya

Lalo, a newly turned vampire on the run, and Carolina, a slayer determined to prove herself, reluctantly join forces to take down their common enemy in this YA romantic fantasy.

Private Rites by Julia Armfield

Julia Armfield reimagines King Lear through the lens of estranged sisters Isla, Irene, and Agnes—who are grappling with a changing world, their mother’s disappearance, and reuniting.

Guide Me Home by Attica Locke

A disappearance draws Detective Darren Mathews out of retirement and onto the trail of Sera, a Black student who his mother claims is missing, despite Sera’s all-white sorority sisters saying she isn’t.

Wake Up, Nat & Darcy by Kate Cochrane

Exes and rivals Nat Carpenter and Darcy LaCroix feel the pressure of playing up their connection to boost ratings of their winter games coverage in this contemporary romance.

On Vicious Worlds by Bethany Jacobs

In this sequel to the space opera These Burning Stars, revolution is on the horizon while Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks work to protect the Jeveni colony on their new ice planet home.

One Last Chance to Live by Francisco X. Stork

Francisco X. Stork explores themes of grief, creativity, and finding meaning in our lives in this YA novel about a teen who is convinced that he has to take action to prevent his own death.

The Most Famous Girl in the World by Iman Hariri-Kia

Socialite grifter Poppy rose to fame when her scams went viral. Now that she’s being released from prison, the journalist who exposed her is on her trail again, believing there’s a bigger story.

The Author’s Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White

Three beloved novelists combined their talents to blend a locked room mystery with literary satire in this tale of three writers who are suspected of killing a publishing darling.

How to Steal a Galaxy by Beth Revis

The Chaotic Orbits series continues as Rian follows Ada to a charity gala, hoping to catch her in the act of making off with one of the auction items—but there’s something more sinister afoot.

The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea Iversen

A Victorian woman learns to channel her magic with the help of an enchanting garden after uncovering information about her father’s sudden disappearance months earlier.

Killer House Party by Lily Anderson

A graduation party takes a sinister turn in this YA novel. Teens fill the gothic halls of Deinhart Manor to celebrate, not realizing that they’re about to be trapped inside with untold horrors.

Daughters of Bronze by A. D. Rhine

A. D. Rhine’s duology retelling of the Trojan War comes to a close with an installment that focuses on the women of Troy and the untold contributions they made in Homer’s epic tale.

The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene

This mystery weaves together the points of view of two sisters: college freshman Jessica, who went missing in 1998, and Lindsey, who is searching for answers years later with the help of a podcast.

Deja Brew by Celestine Martin

In this magical second chance romance, ex-celebrity chef Sirena is reliving the month of October after wishing for the chance to fix her life. This time she has the help of former reality star Gus.

The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart

Andrea Stewart kicks off a new epic fantasy series this September. The Hollow Covenant explores the consequences of humanity making a devil’s bargain with a dangerous god.

The Brightness Between Us by Eliot Schrefer

Sci-fi-loving young adult readers who were swept up in the thrills, danger, and romance of The Darkness Outside Us will be counting down the days until the sequel hits shelves this fall.

A Good Indian Girl by Mansi Shah

Every decision Jyoti ever made has been to make other people happy, but when her husband leaves her, she decides to take control and books a ticket to Italy to rekindle her love of cooking.

The Rivals by Jane Pek

Dating detective Claudia Lin turns her focus from looking into clients’ potential partners to an AI conspiracy run by corporate matchmakers, who seem to be willing to kill to keep their secret.

Showmance by Chad Beguelin

In this contemporary romance, playwright Noah runs into Luke, a high school nemesis, while directing community theater in his Illinois hometown after his debut musical flops on Broadway.

This World Is Not Yours by Kemi Ashing-Giwa

Kemi Ashing-Giwa’s queer horror novella follows a polycule participating in a space colonization project on a planet where they’re threatened by a rival colony and the planet’s deadly protective mechanisms. 

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma

An orphaned heiress infiltrates a university in the hopes of rescuing her missing sister from the vampire that she believes kidnapped her in Tigest Girma’s YA dark academia fantasy.

The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap

Travel to 19th-century Scotland for this gothic debut that blends historical fiction with true crime through the lens of a medical student who accidentally teams up with a body snatcher.

Exposure by Ramona Emerson

This taut thriller alternates between the points of view of an evasive serial killer targeting Indigenous people and the Navajo forensic photographer who sees the ghosts of his victims.

Sunshine and Spice by Aurora Palit

Dev Mukherjee needs a way to put a stop to his mother’s matchmaking. Could fake dating the consultant running the rebrand of his family’s bazaar be the key or will he lose his heart?

Here Goes Nothing by Emma K. Ohland

Much Ado About Nothing gets a queer YA twist in this reimagining. High school senior Beatrice grapples with her relationship with her sister and surprising feelings for her neighbor Bennie.

And the Sky Bled by S. Hati

A thief, an heiress, and a slumlord race against each other to find a hidden stash of magic that could change the fate of their kingdom and their lives in this climate fantasy.

What end-of-2024 release are you looking forward to?

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Kelly Gallucci

Kelly Gallucci (Manager, Community Success at NetGalley), oversees the editorial content of We Are Bookish, where she offers book recommendations and interviews authors and NetGalley members. When she's not working, Kelly can be found color coordinating her bookshelves, eating Chipotle, and watching way too many baking shows.

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