From tales of family and identity, stories about love to a gripping crime novel, here are the best new books to read this October
October is a relatively quieter month in the literature world just like the new movies coming out in Hong Kong cinemas. But if you’re looking to pick up a new read this month, there’s still something for you to enjoy.
A number of books are exploring the themes of family, identity and friendship—Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen, The Loneliest Americans by Jay Casper Kang and Monster in the Middle by Tiphanie Yanique. For something a little more exciting, don’t miss Kwon Yeo-sun's Lemon a tale of Parasite meets The Good Son.
Read on to find out what new books you should be reading in October 2021. If you missed it, you can still read our to-read list for August and September.
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1. Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Known for his unforgettably vivid characters and sharp-eyed take on contemporary America, Jonathan Franzen takes a step back in his latest novel to explore the history of two generations. Crossroads is set in 1971 and follows the Hildebrandt family—Russ, an associate pastor at a liberal suburban church; his wife, Marion; the eldest child, Clem; the sister, Becky and the youngest child, Perry.
Each member of the Hildebrandt family keeps a secret and all are longing for freedom that comes with a price.
Release: October 5