We're Feeling Hopeful About The 10 Best Books Of September

In another post-apocalyptic tale, Mandel ("Station Eleven") tells the story of Los Angeles in 2031, after the U.S. has collapsed and troops are withdrawing from the city. At a party, the host vanishes and Ari, a guest, searches to unravel the mystery, taking her to Europe and a colony on the moon.

Noblewoman Grace dreams of a life on the sea, but instead must marry a warrior she does not love in order to align their families. After she bides her time as a wife, she finally get the opportunity to lead a fleet of ships, but the monarchy has other plans. Now Grace is fighting against the Queen of England to defend Ireland in this action-packed novel.

After a tragedy, a formerly renowned young scientist is hiding away as a dishwasher in a remote Antarctica outpost when a strange light appears in the distance. Laurel is pretty sure it’s a door to an alternate universe, but soon the phenomenon brings her physicist ex to the station and he’s skeptical of her theory. If she can convince him on a redo of their lives, is he willing to risk it and do it again?

Lily, a Chinese American, is planning to spend a summer in Taipei in an intensive language program that she hopes will bring her closer to her culture. Instead, she feels lost. When her grandfather suddenly dies, she spirals, landing on a journey of self-discovery, family-discovery and what the meaning of home really is.

Molly grew up in the shadow of 9/11 after her mother perished in one of the towers. Now, as the head of the Rhode Island Department for Emergency Preparedness, she is ready for any disaster that might affect her community. When an unexpected event threatens her new marriage, Picoult asks the question “can you ever really be prepared?”

From the author of “The Fault in Their Stars” comes this tale of two rising talents in Hollywood on the verge of unexpected success (or five minutes of fame), ironically with a project about Andy Warhol. As their lives blow up publicly, can these two keep their heads on straight and potentially find love?

A family saga at heart, this story follows the Koh family from safety in the middle class of Korea to a new life of struggle in Southern California. Following their lives in addition to those around them, the bonds of a family are tested, sacrifices are made and there is always hope for the next generation to be slightly better than the last.

Scharisse may be married to a megachurch pastor, but she’s far from holy. She feels like an outsider amongst the other pastor’s wives, until she gets the chance to compete in the First Lady USA pageant. Acceptance is within her reach, until a big scandal drops regarding her past and childhood secrets are revealed. Can she get out of this crisis unscathed and get the validation she’s always dreamed of?

Willa is attending her best friend’s wedding when her perfect weekend is interrupted by her ex and his date. But then she meets the groom’s friend Danny and things are looking up again. When their hookup is halted by a masked killer, can Willa and Danny not only survive, but save the wedding too?

After an unexpected inheritance, Julia gets to attend the private prep school of her dreams. When she starts struggling academically, it becomes a nightmare. Enter Damion, a tutor who believes he’s the rightful recipient of Julia’s new fortune, who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. The more they learn about each other, though, the more they might be falling in love, too.