Most Anticipated New Book Releases: October 2026

Peck & Peck

Bonnie Garmus

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$30.00 Scribner

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry returns with an irresistible, delightful, and tender story about a young man whose life turns upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck of New York City. Batter Gray is worried about his future. Even when he was eleven, his classmates seemed to have settled on a goal: doctor, lawyer, broker, engineer. Good jobs that automatically command respect, security, 401Ks.

The Witch (Deluxe Edition)

Freida McFadden

October 6, 2026 Hardcover$29.99 Poisoned Pen Press

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A brand-new, haunting thriller from Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid! Some secrets don't die--they wait. When Julia Barlow loses her job and her apartment, she has nowhere left to go but Pemberton, her family's sprawling seventeenth-century estate in rural Massachusetts. Officially, she's there to check in on her aging grandmother. Unofficially, she's hoping the old house will give her a place to disappear. Instead, Pemberton begins to unravel her.

Fight or Flight (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #21)

Jeff Kinney

October 20, 2026 Hardcover Paper over boards$15.99 Amulet Books

Coming October 20, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

When the going gets tough, what's a wimpy kid to do? In Fight or Flight, Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet as he becomes a target for the school bully. Luckily for Greg, his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, takes karate, so at least Greg's got someone in his corner. But an unexpected twist makes Greg realize he's facing an uphill battle. Will Greg step into the ring or throw in the towel? One thing's for sure--Fight or Flight is a knockout!

Connections

The New York Times Games

October 27, 2026 Hardcover$29.99 Authors Equity

Coming October 27, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Find the Common Threads in 100+ Puzzles of Wit and Wordplay For the first time in book form, CONNECTIONS, the sensationally popular and surprisingly tricky category-matching puzzle from New York Times Games. Welcome to the wonderful world of Connections, the hit digital puzzle from New York Times Games, now available in a premium collection, curated by editor Wyna Liu, featuring exclusive puzzles you won't find anywhere else.

The Night Before Christmas (Gift Edition)

Clement C. Moore

October 20, 2026 Hardcover$22.99 Holiday House

Coming October 20, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A gorgeous gift edition of a Christmas classic with a soft cloth spine and gold foil, illustrated by the beloved creator of Strega Nona. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house / Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. This beautiful gift edition of a beloved Christmas classic features Tomie dePaola's iconic illustrations in a wonderful new package. With a soft cloth spine and gold foil, this is the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family to enjoy. While the family sleeps, rosy-cheeked St.

Off the Reservation

Stephen Graham Jones

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$32.00 S&S/Saga Press

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A ragtag group of activists plan a mission to repatriate the bones of a Blackfeet boy who was sent to the infamous Carlisle Indian Industrial School in author Stephen Graham Jones's return to the Blackfeet reservation of his award-winning New York Times bestsellers The Only Good Indians and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. Nate Yellow Tail is one of the survivors of the deadly revenge murders of Stephen Graham Jones's breakout bestseller The Only Good Indians.

Simply Ina

Ina Garten

October 20, 2026 Hardcover$40.00 Clarkson Potter

Coming October 20, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make-ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from America’s favorite home cook Through her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen.

Abandoning a Cat

Haruki Murakami

October 20, 2026 Hardcover$26.00 Knopf

Coming October 20, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A moving reflection on the author's father, plus a cat!, this is a beautiful short work of family history from one of our most beloved, iconic writers. Originally published in the New Yorker in 2019, and now presented in a full, unabridged form, Abandoning a Cat is a poignant, self-reflective work by Haruki Murakami. Here he writes about his father, the son of a priest who might have become a priest himself had a clerical error not sent him into the second world war.

An American Girl

Amanda FitzSimons

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$30.00 Atria Books

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A deeply researched, invigorating love letter to the beloved brand, it's unforgettable female founder, and her then radical, now iconic line of eighteen-inch dolls that surprised and transfixed a nation. Are you a Samantha? A Felicity? An Addy? Dive into the world of American Girl, the franchise that has captivated the world for generations. For four decades and counting, American Girl has been a defining force in the lives of young girls, shaping their understanding of history, identity, and girlhood itself.

Bound and Unbound

Ali Hazelwood

October 6, 2026 Trade Paperback$20.00 Berkley

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood’s intoxicating paranormal romance novella duology, together for the first time in print and ebook! Read the captivating dark academia romance in Bound, then flip your book over to unleash the dangers of forbidden love in Unbound. Bound A reluctant con artist and a professor with too many secrets are bound by an arcane text, in more ways than one. Veronica “Vero” Mercer grew up with grifters for parents, and she knows her way around a con.

Luna, Phoenix, Queen

Julie Orringer

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$32.00 Knopf

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A spellbinding tour de force from the bestselling author of The Invisible Bridge, a novel about varieties of infidelity, the provenance of a literary masterpiece, and the power of storytelling to shape identity and destiny. “Luna, Phoenix, Queen breaks all the rules and makes its own. Gripping, heartbreaking, redemptive and a joy to read, Orringer has given readers a great gift.

Mystery Play

Elizabeth Kostova

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$33.00 Ballantine Books

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

The last living member of a family of historians who has been hunted by dark forces associated with Dracula finds himself in peril at the hands of a new threat in this thrilling novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Historian. After his beloved mother passes away suddenly, Jay Turner finds himself at a crossroads.

Odette Rising

Julianne Edwards

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$30.00 Pamela Dorman Books

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

An unconventional young woman in turn-of-the-century France ascends to her full potential in this mesmerizing coming-of-age story It’s 1897 in Sèvres, France and, from her bedroom window, Odette Huré watches a funeral bier carry her father’s coffin away. She is twenty-one and she has not left the house for ten years. Odette has become ever more reclusive, spending her days reading and soothing herself with food. With the sudden death of her father, the walls she has built around herself begin to crumble.

Penelope

Paul Bochner

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$30.00 Crown

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

The extraordinary true story of an injured, abandoned fawn and the man who nurses her back to health, transforming his understanding of love and erasing the barrier between humans and animals. "This is a book drenched in tenderness and suffused with wonder. . . . Penelope is a revelation.", Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus On a late winter evening, author Paul Bochner looked out the window of his home. A solitary fawn stood in near darkness, famished, disabled, and clearly in pain.

Race Against Terror

Jake Tapper

October 27, 2026 Trade Paperback$20.00 Atria Books

Coming October 27, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

“Not only riveting to read but also shines an essential light on the quest for justice in the modern age of terrorism.”, David Grann, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon In this thrilling true story, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jake Tapper uncovers an investigation, unlike any other in American history, to lock up a dangerous terrorist before he’s set free.

Rottenheart

Kat Dunn

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$28.95 Zando

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

"Feed this directly into my veins." --Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author From the bestselling author of Hungerstone, an intoxicating and chilling gothic horror novel that reimagines Hamlet with a seductive sapphic twist--and where the only thing more dangerous than a family secret is a mother's revenge. Revenge me. For I am murdered . . . Odette and her best friend Cecilia live between their grand homes in Hampstead and the imposing, ancient Herne House in Suffolk.

Santa Post

Emma Yarlett

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$18.99 Candlewick

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A sparkling and joyful festive novelty book starring Santa and a very puzzling Christmas letter, from Emma Yarlett, the award-winning creator of Dragon Post. Santa receives letters of Christmas wishes from children all over the world. But this year there's one that just doesn't make sense. What does this child want for Christmas? Santa is determined to find out!

Sleeping Beauties

David Byrne

October 6, 2026 Hardcover Paper over boards$36.00 Penguin Press

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

From incomparable creative force David Byrne, a brilliant and inspiring reckoning with how breakthroughs across the arts and sciences get forgotten, and how they get rediscovered It’s nice to believe in a meritocracy of ideas, genius is always recognized, innovation always seized upon and rewarded. In fact, so many of the people we now acknowledge as the world’s great creators initially got little traction for their work. It faded out, and only later, often much later, did it somehow came roaring back to life.

The Art of Power

Nancy Pelosi

October 27, 2026 Trade Paperback$20.00 Simon & Schuster

Coming October 27, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker, how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance At age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress. Alexandra Pelosi answered: “Mother, get a life!” And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.

The Rush

Nathaniel Philbrick

October 6, 2026 Hardcover$38.00 Viking

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, reveals how California’s Gold Rush forged the modern United States, and lit the long fuse to civil war In January 1848, a carpenter spotted flecks of gold in a shallow stream at Sutter’s Mill in California, triggering the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. history, as hundreds of thousands raced west in pursuit of sudden wealth, reinvention, and power.

The Tao of Pooh

Benjamin Hoff

October 6, 2026 Hardcover Paper over boards$25.00 S&S/Simon Element

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Experience the gentle character of Winnie-the-Pooh through the lens of ancient Taoist principles, illustrating how simplicity, humility, and naturalness lead to a happier and more harmonious life. First published in 1982, The Tao of Pooh introduces the principles of Taoist philosophy through the gentle humor and familiar world of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. Rather than offering an academic study, Benjamin Hoff examines these core ideas in an engaging and accessible way.

This Is a Door

Daniel Nayeri

October 27, 2026 Hardcover$19.99 Stonefruit Studio

Coming October 27, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

A groundbreaking hero's journey from National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner, Daniel Nayeri! A young boy, a mouse, and a dog set out to find their purpose in this fairy tale adventure told in an innovative visual format that offers a one-of-a-kind reading experience. This is the tale of a boy named Nothing the Younger, who lives in a city on the mountaintop of a far-off and long-lost country. Everyone calls him Ing, and while he has no parents, he does have two friends: a dog, Pöppy, and a mouse, mOmO.

Vibe

Adam Grant

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$33.00 Viking

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant illuminates the surprising science of chemistry and closeness When we vibe with other people, it fuels our happiness and success. Yet building meaningful ties is one of the most pressing problems of our time. As face-to-face interaction gives way to digital screens, communication gets outsourced to AI, and the world becomes more polarized, our loneliness crisis shows no signs of slowing.

We Are Legion (We Are Bob)

Dennis E. Taylor

October 27, 2026 Trade Paperback$21.00 S&S/Saga Press

Coming October 27, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

An Octopus Named Houdini

Zana Fraillon

October 20, 2026 Hardcover$17.99 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Coming October 20, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Odder meets Growing Home in this beautiful, illustrated middle grade novel in verse about an octopus named Houdini, her unexpected friendship with the aquarium owner’s daughter, and her deep yearning to return to the sea. All day long we can hear that Sea howl prowling wild inside our brains and every part of us is straining to feel it taste it twirl it whirl it swirl it inside our body again. Houdini the octopus lives in an aquarium, but she misses her home in the wild Sea. She doesn’t like the visitors who bang on her tank.

Christmas Stories From Around The World

Rachel Elliot

October 6, 2026 Hardcover$19.99 Arcturus

On our shelves now in Cortland and Skaneateles

Bring a little midwinter magic into your home with these traditional Christmas stories, richly illustrated in full-color. This beautifully illustrated treasury contains 15 heartwarming holiday stories that will delight children of all ages.

Cozy Things to Draw

Analia Fratti Britos

October 13, 2026 Trade Paperback$15.99 Skittledog

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Escape into a world of cozy creativity with this charming step-by-step drawing guide. From steaming mugs of hot chocolate and delicious cake to favourite books, crackling fireplaces, woolly socks and snuggly armchairs, Cozy Things to Draw teaches you how to capture the simple comforts of everyday life in adorable miniature illustrations. Perfect for anyone looking for relaxing drawing inspiration, each cozy drawing is broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

Duel

Shawn Harris

October 6, 2026 Hardcover$19.99 Neal Porter Books

Coming October 6, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Caldecott Honoree Shawn Harris uses mirrored images to tell the story of two queens, two knights, and a duel over one shared hill in this astonishingly symmetrical picture book. Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. Two queens is one too many for this hill, the queens concurred. Let's hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole.

Encore Performance

Leila Sales

October 13, 2026 Trade Paperback$14.99 831 Stories

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Emmy Gold, frontwoman of an indie-sleaze breakout band who’s since gone solo, can write a hit song in her sleep. Now, while back on tour with her former collaborator and first love Bishop, she’s finding out if she can rewrite her past. Deja View, an iconic indie band that released one perfect album two decades ago, broke up at the peak of their stardom, thanks to a schism between Emmy, the lead singer, and Bishop, the bassist she yearned after for years.

I Never Knew You At All

Christine Pride

October 13, 2026 Hardcover$28.00 Atria Books

Coming October 13, 2026. Reserve a copy and we will hold it for you.

Bestselling authors Christine Pride and Jo Piazza return with a gripping new novel where a Black woman’s past collides with her present, unveiling a decades-old mystery that forces her to confront her beliefs about race, love, justice, and her interracial marriage. When Simone marries into Alex Hartwell’s wealthy white family, she trades her career ambitions for comfort and fully embraces her role as a stay-at-home mom.