New Releases – September 2010
August 31st, 2010 by Sara
With September being the month of ‘Back to School’ purchases and running around in an attempt to get ready for yet another academic year, I was tempted to compose a list of non-fiction books for this month’s article…then thought better of it. So without further ado, here are just a handful (actually, there’s eight so I guess that counts as two handfuls) of the newest books to be gracing our bookshops in September.
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1.) Safe Haven – Nicholas Sparks
From the man who brought you ‘The Notebook’, here is another tale of ‘risky love’. In order to show that “in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven”, Sparks throws us into the world of Katie, a young woman who – at first – seems determined to forego close personal relationships with those around her. And for you film fans, there’s already been talk of this novel being turned into a feature film.
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2.) Cold Magic – Kate Elliott
I suppose it was only a matter of time before the craze of Steampunk seeped into fiction writing…and here is the result. Combined with other elements such as dragons and mages thrown into the mix, this new book instantly caught my attention…Certainly, ‘Cold Magic’ is shaping up to be a fantastic foray into a world where ancient magic and ‘new’ technology come together to create a powerful new drama.
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3.) I shall wear midnight – Terry Pratchett
For those of you not keeping count, this newest offering from a master of fantasy is the 38th novel in the ‘Discworld’ series, and the 4th ‘Tiffany Aching’ story. In an interview with the Guardian, Pratchett commented that he classes the book as an ‘Urban Fantasy’. Focussing once more on a young city-witch in training, the novel does, however, also contain some much loved previous characters such as Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Og.
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4.) The Fry Chronicles – Stephen Fry
Having been following Stephen Fry on Twitter for a while now, I could hardly forego the opportunity to make more people aware of Fry’s next memoir. Like his other writing, this autobiography promises to be full of wit and intelligence, with (according to the synopsis’ I managed to lay my eyes on) enough surprises to keep us readers on our toes. What else could one possibly ask for?
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5.) Strictly English: The correct way to write…and why it matters – Simon Heffer
I understand that there is a very fine line between being passionate about the grammar and stylistic features of the English language…and being a pretentious twit. Not having read any of Heffer’s work before, I can’t comment on his writing style at this point in time. Since he’s speaking out against the grammatical sloppiness which is caused by laziness however, I’m certainly intrigued enough to find out what his arguments consist of.
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6.) Beyond all Price – Carolyn Schriber
Hopping now from English grammar over to American Civil War history, we come face to face with the next book on the September Release List. Based on the life of Nellie Chase, a nurse who served with the 100th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment, Schriber’s newest novel aims to reveal the secrets of her extraordinary life. With an accessible writing style which holds none of the altogether too common stuffiness of some historical novels, this book is likely to be enjoyed by Civil War fanatics and regular readers alike. Join the launch party HERE, and don’t forget to mention who sent you!
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7.) The Evolutionary Void – Peter F Hamilton
“An indestructible micro universe, the Void may contain paradise, as the cultists believe, but it is also a deadly threat.” Just so the SciFi fans among you don’t feel left out, Hamilton has finished the last in the Void trilogy…and just from reading some of the blurb I feel rather out of breath. Cultists, government agents, psychopaths and space travel. There’s little else you need from a fast-paced SciFi novel.
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8.) The Grand Design – Stephen Hawking
And last (but certainly not least), releasing on September 9th is another thought-provoking and surprisingly accessible scientific book from Professor Hawking. He draws upon decades of his own research in order to examine both the past and potential future of theoretical science .This work serves to ask the question of how far the human race can really go to uncover mysteries which the universe has been so good at keeping to itself.
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