Oct 07, 2025

8 books to read this October

Aanya Mehta

Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber

A fantasy novel where magic and secrets intertwine, leading to unexpected revelations.

Source: amazon.in

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben

A thriller about a combat surgeon accused of murder after a patient's disappearance.

Source: amazon.in

King Sorrow by Joe Hill

Hill's first standalone novel in nine years, blending horror, fantasy, and thriller elements.

Source: amazon.in

Remain by Nicholas Sparks

A poignant story exploring love, loss, and the complexities of relationships.

Source: amazon.in

Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon

Pynchon's first novel in 12 years, set in 1932 Milwaukee, follows a private eye entangled in mob wars and conspiracies.

Source: amazon.in

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache confronts a deeper conspiracy in this 20th instalment of the series.

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The Devil is a Southpaw by Brandon Hobson

A gripping tale of two gifted boys navigating friendship and rivalry after juvenile detention in the late 1980s.

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The Wrath of the Fallen by Amber V. Nicole

The fourth instalment in the 'Gods & Monsters' series, continuing Lyra's journey in a world of gods and monsters.

Source: amazon.in

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