For Your Consideration: September 2025 LibraryReads Titles

Download, read, and vote for your favorite September titles for the September 2025 LibraryReads list!

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WILD REVERENCE by Rebecca Ross | 9781250373359 | 9/2/25
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“This tale of thriving after abuse and finding renewed hope in love leaves readers with a brutal, yet achingly romantic story.”—Library Journal, starred review

THE MAIDEN AND HER MONSTER by Maddie Martinez | 9781250367754 | 9/9/25
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“In Martinez’s debut, the writing is beautiful, and the story is fantastic. Highly recommended for readers who love the work of Naomi Novik, Katherine Arden, Natasha Siegel, and Allison Saft.”—Library Journal, starred review

LADIES IN HATING by Alexandra Vasti | 9781250910981 | 9/23/25
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“Told in alternating viewpoints, with a fun literary storyline, a joyous sapphic relationship, and more than one mystery to unfurl, Vasti’s steamy gothic Regency (the sequel to EARL CRUSH) will appeal to fans of historical romances where social justice is central, including the novels of Evie Dunmore and Liana De la Rosa.”—Library Journal, starred review

“A top-notch, spooky Regency page-turner.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

THE AUSTEN AFFAIR by Madeline Bell | 9781250373519 | 9/16/25
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“In her first adult novel, Bell (LIAR’S KINGDOM, writing as Christine Calella) turns the wit and charm all the way up. It is a perfect read for fans of Austen adaptations and also an excellent suggestion for those looking for a classic enemies-to-lovers storyline.”—Library Journal

WITH STARS IN HER EYES by Andie Burke | 9781250372529 | 9/16/25
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“This character-driven small-town romance has lovable, quirky, fully realized characters who provide the foundation for Courtney’s and Thea’s new lives… Readers will savor Burke’s (FALL FOR HIM) engaging and heartwarming latest.”—Library Journal

A MURDEROUS BUSINESS by Cathy Pegau | 9781250356482 | 9/16/25
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“Pegau’s new historical mystery series, set in New York City in 1912, introduces Margot Baxter Harriman, who inherited B&H Foods from her late father and is trying to prove her abilities in a man’s world… Pegau (author of the Charlotte Brody series) offers a richly detailed historical mystery starring an engaging pair of investigators.”—Library Journal

THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE by Philip Fracassi | 9781250879066 | 9/30/25
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“Like the best slashers, this is an emotionally resonant tale, more about its characters than the violence being perpetrated against them (of which there is plenty). But it is also a well-paced, age-appropriate, kick-butt, final-girl story told from Rose’s point of view with cinematic, darkly humorous glimpses into the minds of the residents as they are about to be murdered… In the tradition of the Scream films, this story will appeal to fans of Richard Osman’s THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB (2020) and Grady Hendrix’s FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP (2021).”—Booklist

THE IRISH GOODBYE by Heather Aimee O’Neill | 9781250408150 | 9/30/25
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It’s been years since the three Ryan sisters were all home in Long Island at the same time. Two decades ago their lives were upended by an accident on their brother Topher’s boat: a friend’s brother was killed, the lawsuit nearly bankrupted their parents, and Topher spiraled into a depression, eventually taking his life. Now the Ryan women are back for Thanksgiving, hungry to reconnect, but each of them carrying a heavy secret. Infusing everything is the grief for Topher that none of them have figured out how to carry together. When a guest is invited to Thanksgiving dinner, old tensions boil over and new truths surface, nearly overpowering the flickering light of their family bond. Far more than a family holiday will be ruined unless the sisters can find a way to forgive themselves—and one another.

THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT by Michael Wehunt | 9781250333698 | 9/30/25
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Ten years ago, Jorie Stroud was the rising star of the October Film Haunt—a trio of horror enthusiasts who camped out at the filming locations of their favorite scary movies, sharing their love through their popular blog. But after a night in the graveyard from Proof of Demons—perhaps the most chilling cult film ever made, directed by the enigmatic Hélène Enriquez—everything unraveled. Now, Jorie has built an isolated life with her young son in Vermont. In the devastating wake of her viral Proof of Demons blog entry, Jorie has put it all behind her. Until a videotape arrives in the mail, and Jorie fears someone might be filming her. It seems Hélène Enriquez is making a new kind of sequel… and Jorie is her final girl. As the dangers grow more unexpected and strange, Jorie must search for answers before the Proof of the movie’s title finds her and takes everything she loves.

THIEF OF NIGHT by Holly Black | 9781250812223 | 9/23/25
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WITCH OF THE WOLVES by Kaylee Archer | 9781250393074 | 9/30/25
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Cordelia Levine comes from a long line of powerful witches. She’s been flying under the radar in the human world, strengthening her magic and working at her aunt’s apothecary in London, where she secretly serves supernaturals… until the truth about her family is revealed. She always assumed her enhanced sense of smell came from her French perfumer father. But when Bishop Daniels abducts Cordelia at the request of her father, she learns she’s a lycan—sharing both witch and werewolf traits. She’s brought to the pack estate under the guise of protection, but quickly learns that her father intends to give Cordelia as a mate to Bishop, the future Alpha. Cordelia refuses to accept this as her fate, but when she learns Bishop plans to challenge her father’s power, she reluctantly begins to trust him. The cracks within the Pack become evident and something is bound to break—and Cordelia and her growing desire for the man who shouldn’t set her on fire are at the center of it all.

LOVE BITES by Cynthia St. Aubin | 9781250407115 | 9/9/25
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A girl’s gotta eat—and so do her cats. Recently divorced art history grad student Hanna Harvey has just fibbed her way into a job as the assistant to dangerously drool-worthy art gallery owner Mark Abernathy. For Hanna, working in the field she desperately loves provides the perfect opportunity to begin putting her life back together. But when her boss’s lady friends start turning up dead, Hanna finds herself in the crosshairs of a murder investigation. Even worse, hunky homicide detective James Morrison fears hers might be the next body he discovers. With the “help” of the gallery’s quirky cast of resident artists, Hanna will have to hunt down the truth about Abernathy’s dark secret—before it hunts her.

DAEDALUS IS DEAD by Seamus Sullivan | 9781250370471 | 9/30/25
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Daedalus of Crete is many things: The greatest architect in the world. The constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur. And the grieving father of Icarus, who plunged into the sea as father and son flew from the grasp of the tyrannical King Minos. Now, Daedalus seeks to reunite with Icarus in the Underworld, even as he revisits his own memories of Crete, hoping to understand what went so terribly wrong at the end of his son’s life. Daedalus will confront any terror to see Icarus again—whether it be the vengeful spirit of Minos, the cunning Queen Persephone, or the insatiable ghost of the Minotaur. But the truth, stalking Daedalus in the labyrinth of his own heart, might be too monstrous for him to bear.

GAME ON by Ki Stephens | 9781250407849 | 9/9/25
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After moving from England and breaking up with her boyfriend, Ella Davies has one thing on her mind: proving herself on Whitland University’s elite cheer squad. She’s determined to let nothing derail her focus—except maybe the annoyingly handsome quarterback who keeps popping up at the most inconvenient times. At Whitland, Hudson Fox is synonymous with football. Known for his relentless drive and reputation, he’s all about control, and this season, he’s sworn off distractions to keep his eyes on the prize. But Ella’s fiery spirit and unexpected presence threaten to unravel his carefully laid plans. Desperate to keep things simple, they strike a deal: just fun, no strings attached. But when lines start to blur and feelings edge in, they’ll have to admit the only more dangerous than falling off the mat is falling for each other.

THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING CRIME WRITER by Ragnar Jónasson | 9781250408266 | 9/9/25
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One winter evening, bestselling crime author Elín S. Jónsdóttir goes missing. There are no clues to her disappearance and it is up to young detective Helgi to crack the case before its leaked to the press. As Helgi interviews the people closest to her—a publisher, an accountant, a retired judge—he realizes Elín’s life wasn’t what it seemed. In fact, her past is even stranger than the fiction she wrote. As the case of the missing crime writer becomes more mysterious by the hour, Helgi must uncover the secrets of the writer’s very unexpected life.