September is the season of renewal. Gone are the leaves that provided shade and nourishment during the spring and summer months. In line with refreshment, I have created a list of books that caught my attention last month. Check them out and consider adding a few to your to-be-read (TBR) list!
The Spirit of Justice by Jemar Tisby
The fight for racial justice started long ago. Jemar Tisby highlights those civil rights activists who sacrificed everything for the greater good of future generations.
Welcome to Fear City by Sarah Dvojack
New York, 1977. Everyone is on edge. A serial killer is on the loose. Sylvie Stroud can see the past just by touching things. Can she help?
Not Another Banned Book by Dana Alison Levy
Molly navigates controversy that leads to her Book Club being suspended at her school. She must get creative if she hopes to have her beloved group restored.
The Love Habit: Daily Self-Care Practices for a Happier Life and Healthier Relationships by Rainie Howard
How much does self-image impact the way we treat others? Relationship expert Rainie Howard seeks to answer this question.
Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life by Brigid Schulte
It’s all about the grind until you experience burnout. Brigid Schulte presents a solution to Hustle Culture that takes the “hustle” out and puts the joy back into work.
The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean by Ann Rose
Falling in love is not for the faint of heart. Will Amanda Dean be able to commit to someone who may be the love of her life? Or is he even the right person for her?
Being Bad: Breaking the Rules and Becoming Everything You’re Not Supposed to Be by Arielle Egozi
Nice people finish last. Arielle Egozi invites us to the “dark side” of taking risks and becoming what society may deem as “bad.”
How to Lose A Best Friend by Jordan K. Casomar
Zeke is in love with someone who only enjoys his company as a friend. Can things get any more worse? Yes, yes they can.
The Ending Fire by Saara El-Arifi
In the last book of The Ending Fire trilogy, the Wardens empire is falling. Zalaam is getting ready for a final voyage from which few expect them to return.
The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore
A haunted house in 1921 Moscow. Need I say more?
How to Survive Your Parents: A Teen’s Guide to Thriving in a Difficult Family by Shawn Goodman
The relationship between a teenager and their parents is crucial. This book seeks to help teens better understand mom and dad so the love and healing can begin.
Fall Into Temptation: A Small Town Love Story by Lucy Score
Beckett Pierce is done with love. But is love done with Beckett?
Mama Day by Gloria Naylor
Mama Day is a healer in every sense of the word. She must use her magical powers to save her great-niece.
Naples 1944: The Devil’s Paradise At War by Keith Lowe
Keith Lowe presents the consequences of war in the third of installment of his World War II deep dive.
Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy
Luna is a powerful witch. Aoife is not the magical type. Their paths cross and the journey begins.
How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World by Ethan Tapper
How do we respond to the carelessness of the past? Ethan Tapper seeks to answer that question when it comes to the environment in this informative book.
The Royals Upstairs by Karina Halle
James is the bodyguard for the Royals. Laila is the nanny of the family. Sparks fly when they meet up.
Bad Liar by Tami Hoag
A murder victim and a missing hometown hero make for a crazy mystery. Tami Hoag’s third book in her Broussard and Fourcade series will have you on the edge of your seat!
The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unckecked Power of Sheriffs Threaten Democracy by Jessica Pishko
The Sheriff has power that no other law enforcement official possesses. But is it too much power? Pishko dives into the notion of yes.
Why We Love Football: A History in 100 Moments by Joe Posnanski
Why does the United States collectively love football so much? Joe Posnanski presents his reasoning in this highly-anticipated book.
Black Star by Kwame Alexander
Charley is set on becoming the first African-American pitcher who is a woman. A life-altering event, however, changes everything in the 1920s American South.
I Once Was Lost: My Search for God In America by Don Lemon
Don Lemon is known as a television personality. Now, fans can see a different side of him as he explores faith and other deeply moving topics.
Guide Me Home: A Highway 59 Model by Attica Locke
Texas Ranger Darren Matthews settles on his life’s purpose in book three of Attica Locke’s Highway 59 series.
Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell
A bizarre event leaves Sidney without a mother and with a father she never knew. How will the two navigate life in a world completely different from anything the world has experienced?
Carlyle the Crocodile Who Lived on the River Nile by Israel Campbell
Carlyle was a crocodile living in the Nile when baby Moses was placed in the river to escape Pharoah’s wrath. The child in the basket was rescued by Pharoah’s daughter and Carlyle was there to witness everything. Now, he is ready to share his story!
Which books are you adding to your TBR list?