Release Week: 6 October 2026
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Release Week: 6 October 2026
Posted on 2026-10-06 at 12:00 by Samuel Montgomery-Blinn
(in progress)
FEATURED PICKS:
Other Worlds Than These: A Talisman Novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub, read by Patton Oswalt for Simon and Schuster -- "The story of Jack Sawyer, whom readers first met when he was twelve, crossing America and “the territories” to save his mother’s life, and met again in Black House, where Jack faces a child killer and the Crimson King (among other evils). In Other Worlds Than These, Jack must stop a rampaging gang of infected teenagers from America-side, and the forces of the mysterious Gullet at the edge of Mid-World, before it destroys our world and all worlds."
Life Out of Order: The Time Traveler's Wife, Book 2 by Audrey Niffenegger, read by a full cast for Hanover Square -- "Alba DeTamble has never lived a life in order. Born with the same rare Chrono-Displacement Disorder as her father Henry, she slips unpredictably through decades, haunted by the secrets of a future she can witness but cannot change. As Alba strives to maintain a normal life with Zach, her safe, supportive anchor, she forms a tight-knit community of artists and activists who fight to take care of each other in an increasingly unstable world."
A Wall Is Also a Road by Annalee Newitz, read by Jess Nahikian for Macmillan -- "Gardenpath is a graduate student. They also happen to be an amoeba–a slime mold, to be exact–from an ancient civilization that dwells in the space between the stars. And when they turn their many eyes to researching a remote spot on one spiral arm of the galaxy, they stumble upon a discovery that will change everything they thought they knew: a mysterious planet teeming with unexpected life, language, and culture."
Winterset Hollow: A Novel by Jonathan Edward Durham, read by Alex Wyndham for Union Square -- "When Eamon and his two closest friends, Caroline and Mark, journey to Addington Isle, they hope to explore the island that inspired their favorite book, Winterset Hollow—a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But when the trio break into the author’s apparently abandoned estate, they discover that much of what the world believes to be fantasy is real, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. In fact, making it through the final chapter might just cost them everything."
Partita: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver, read by Megan Tusing for Harper -- "The story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty. Featuring six new recordings of classic works by Frédéric Chopin, Maurice Ravel, Edvard Grieg, Erik Satie, and Johann Sebastian Bach, recorded by Han Chen."
The Angel at the Gates by Karen Lord, read by Ron Butler for Recorded Books -- "A man’s quest to resolve an inherited family trauma leads him to an enigmatic priory in a war-ravaged region, from which he’s not sure he will be able to flee."
TIE-IN WATCH:
- The Last Ronin: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Novel by Erik Burnham, read by Robb Moreira for Recorded Books -- "After decades away, a lone surviving Turtle returns to New York City with one mission: To avenge his family by killing the leader of the Foot Clan, Oroku Hiroto. But nothing about the city—battle-ravaged and ruled over by Hiroto with an iron fist—feels like home, and nothing about Ronin's mission goes to plan."
SERIES WATCH:
The Blood Queen: Spy and Guardian, Book 2 by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, read by Lianne Walker and Alex Wingfield -- "In this stunning sequel to The Crimson Throne, Alyth and Samson must infiltrate the fae court to prepare to face the bloodthirsty army of the High Blade who is intent on destroying both the mortal and fae worlds."
Victorious: Villains, Book 3 by V. E. Schwab, read by Jeremy Arthur for Macmillan -- "Eli Ever. Victor Vale. Two men, first best friends, then mortal enemies, each destined to be the other’s shadow. One left standing—but the game isn't over yet."
This Shattered Tempest: The Hurricane Wars, Book 3 by Thea Guanzon, read by Jeanne Syquia and Kaleo Griffith for Harper Voyager -- "As the winds of war sweep through Lir, Talasyn and Alaric must confront the truth of their hearts and decide whether duty or desire will lead them forward."
Tales from the Territory: Legends and Lattes, Book 5 by Travis Baldree, read by the author for Macmillan -- "A beautiful collection of cozy fantasy tales, set in the much-loved world."
The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth, read by Emma Love, Charlie Thurston, and Max Meyers for Harper -- "The worldwide sensation as you've never seen it before. Step into a bold new Divergent series."
The Fires of December: A Cosmere Novel by Brandon Sanderson, read by Michael Kramer for Macmillan -- "Hoid has an epic tale to share: In a forgotten land sustained by colorful rivers of demon blood, a young woman named December learns a devastating plague is on its way. But who will believe her? Against impossible odds, she sets sail up the River Violet to warn the king's court, determination—and wisdom beyond her years—burning in her eyes. With a chatty priestess and a fledgling fashion designer at her side, she must navigate incredulous royal officials, twisted court intrigue, and a roguish count who might hold the key to her quest—and her heart."
Legacies of Betrayal: A Novel of the Malazan World by Steven Erikson, read by Emma Gregory for Brilliance -- "Endless training, grueling marches, and the frenzy of battle against more enemies than can be counted, such is the life of a marine in the Malazan Empire. Year by year, month by month, week by week, day by day, moment by moment. Skills honed to deadly precision, the secret language of the soldier in a world drowning in perpetual discontent, the eternal conflict against the fates."
Out of the Ashes: After the Fall, Book 1 by Lorian Ellis and Michael J. Sullivan, read by Tim Gerard Reynolds for Audible -- "What does one do after the world ends? While set in the interconnected world of Elan (The Riyria Revelations), this novel is designed as an independent story. You don't need to listen to any of the other thirty books in the saga, you'll just want to."