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6 A s we make the transition from beach chairs to bleachers and swimsuits to sweaters, it's time to look ahead to the publishing world's busiest season- Fall Book Season. Did you know that fall has historically been the most popular season for book releases, dating back to the 19th century?! According to the hosts of the podcast Book Riot, releasing books in fall has been a practice since the early 19th century, when publishers- largely concentrated in the Northeast- would release their shortlist of must-have books, in anticipation of having them shipped out (literally- no overnight FedEx option then!) before the waterways froze! Now, let's dive nose first into the pages of Wickson staff's most anticipated books of Fall 2026! A Literary Harvest 8 Books to Read this Fall By Kirsten Bierlein-Hollenback, Communications Librarian Big Lile Truths by Liane Moriarty: This sequel to Moriarty's smash success, Big Little Lies, had a release date of August 25, 2026. This novel picks up the storylines of Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie a decade after the first book- meaning that in addition to navigating their own personal demons and dramas, they're also learning to navigate life as mothers to teenagers. Chaos surely ensues. Wickson's Jen and Kristen are particularly excited to catch up with the women of Monterey, California. e Birthing Tree by Amanda Peters: The Carnegie Award-winning author of The Berry Pickers is back with an all- new novel centered on a young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after the death of her grandmother- the community matriarch. Set in Novia Scotia, this is a story of protecting land, heritage, and the memories of ancestors. Our very own Barb brought this book to our attention- it's sure to be a powerful read! Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley: If there were ever a book to listen to, I suspect this might be it! As a fan of Lucy Foley, I've found myself repeatedly listening to her books for the wonderful narration (which always includes the most delightful accents!) What's particularly exciting about this release is that Foley is continuing the heritage of the Queen of Mystery herself- Agatha Christie. In Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, Foley brings back Christie's beloved character, Miss Marple, for a story that's sure to include a motley crew of characters, a fantastic backdrop, and an engaging murder mystery. Consider me…sat. Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus: If this were a popularity contest, Peck & Peck would win by a landslide. Each member of the Wickson staff mentioned this book when asked for a list of what they were looking forward to this fall! You might recognize Garmus as the author of the renowned Lessons in Chemistry, which surely adds anticipation to this, her next release. Peck & Peck is set in 1980's New York City and follows the remarkable journey of one young man who's given a rare opportunity to work for "the most prestigious, secretive, and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck." The tagline is, "Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest." I don't know what else you could possibly need to be intrigued by Peck & Peck, due to be released October 13th! And if none of these titles scratch an itch for you, dear reader, then perhaps one of these honorable mentions will: l Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult l e Romance Revival by Christina Lauren l Taipei Story by R.F. Kuang l e Unknown by Riley Sager Happy Reading!