Our Favourite Fall 2024 Books

If you need yet another reason to love fall—beyond the cooler weather, crisp leaves, and great hair days—think about the books. Yes, the books. September and October are prime months for new releases as booksellers gear up for the holiday season. Whether you're after a thrilling page-turner, some thought-provoking non-fiction, or a smart and sexy vampire saga, one of these 12 fall favorites will be just what you need.

Our Top Fall 2024 New Releases

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney proves she can create sexual tension anywhere—even at a community-centre chess tournament—in her fourth novel. Intermezzo follows two brothers navigating their relationships in the wake of their father's death. (September 24)

The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
"I thought perhaps you ought to be made aware," begins a letter to the Tate Modern. The author claims an exhibit label contains an error: the displayed bone is human, not animal. What follows is a riveting mystery. (October 29)

Miss Kim Knows by Cho Nam-Joo
This collection of stories focuses on the lives of different Korean women, experiences that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. Much like Nam-Joo’s 2020 bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982, this book is a true gem. (September 17)

Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey
This fictionalized first-person account of American heiress Peggy Guggenheim's vibrant life is a page-turner. Written by the late Canadian author Rebecca Godfrey and completed by her friend, acclaimed writer Leslie Jamison. (Out now)

Heart on My Sleeve by Jeanne Beker
The iconic Fashion Television host recounts her life in short chapters themed around wardrobe items, including a pair of black velvet Anna Sui bell bottoms she wore during a 1992 interview with Madonna. (Spoiler: Madonna was wearing the same pair.) (October 8)

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley
Stapley’s latest novel draws inspiration from the ’90s grunge scene. Jane Pyre, the surviving half of husband-and-wife duo the Lightning Bottles, relocates to Germany to vanish from the spotlight. Her new neighbor, however, is a superfan convinced her husband is still alive. (September 24)

Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Mellors' 2022 debut, Cleopatra and Frankenstein, established her as a bolder voice akin to Sally Rooney. Her second novel follows three estranged sisters dealing with addiction and the sudden death of their fourth sibling. (September 3)

Real Ones by Katherena Vermette
In this warm, timely, and occasionally humorous novel, two Michif sisters grapple with the fallout from their estranged mother’s claims of being Indigenous, alongside other family traumas. (September 3)

The Knowing by Tanya Talaga
Named after the term used by Kamloops Indian Residential School survivors to describe traumatic memories often dismissed by others, Indigenous journalist Talaga’s latest book explores her family’s history and Canada’s legacy. (August 27)

So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
In this fun, fast-paced read, best friends Naomi and Sloane celebrate Sloane’s 36th birthday at a cottage. After meeting a guy at a local bar, they're invited to a vampire orgy. What follows is a bloody good and surprisingly empowering adventure. (September 10)

What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena
When Diana Brewer is found dead in a field, her high-school boyfriend becomes the prime suspect. He seems innocent—until his mother catches him in a lie. This gripping whodunnit unfolds from multiple perspectives, including that of the deceased Diana. (Out now; read an excerpt)

In Exile by Sadiya Ansari
Pakistani-Canadian journalist and former Chatelaine editor Sadiya Ansari delves into her family history, investigating her grandmother’s nearly two-decade-long abandonment of her family, while also reflecting on her own views on marriage and motherhood. (Out now; read an excerpt)