Welcome to the Fall 2023 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   In this episode, Catherine and I share 12 of our most anticipated books releasing in mid-August through December.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcement One of the many benefits to joining our Patreon Community is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and I share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available to all patrons (Stars and Superstars) and sign up here! Highlights Within traditional fall publishing, October shines bright this season. How recent book news is contributing to a stranger upcoming book season. A hint about a new, upcoming series for the Patreon Community. Sarah and Catherine are bringing some buzzy fall books alongside some familiar authors and debuts.⁠ Sarah has multiple picks with true crime elements.⁠ Sarah has already read and loved a 5-star book that might possibly be her number 1 book for the year! Catherine has already read two of her picks (a first?), including a 5-star book. Plus, their #1 picks for Fall! Fall 2023 Book Preview [12:53] August Sarah’s Pick: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (August 29) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:35] Catherine’s Pick: The English Experience by Julie Schumacher (August 15) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:53] Other Books Mentioned: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim [13:08] Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [17:22] Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher [21:28] The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher [21:48] September Sarah’s Pick: Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll (September 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [22:02] Catherine’s Picks: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (September 5) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [26:21]  The Museum of Failures by Thrity Umrigar (September 26) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:57] Other Books Mentioned: Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll [22:57] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll [23:10] The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule [23:26] The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon [24:11] Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka [24:13] Honor by Thrity Umrigar [34:11] October Sarah’s Picks: Kill Show by Daniel Sweren-Becker  (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [29:37] In Light of All Darkness by Kim Cross (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [34:46] The Sun Sets in Singapore by Kehinde Fadipe (October 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:26] Catherine’s Picks: The Hank Show by McKenzie Funk (October 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:07]  The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok (October 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:39] One Woman Show by Christine Coulson (October 17) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [49:26] Other Books Mentioned: I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai [31:00] My Murder by Katie Williams [31:03] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain [35:37] The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Lee [42:48] Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok [46:18] Metropolitan Stories by Christine Coulson [49:47] November Sarah’s Pick: The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak (November 14) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:36]  Other Books Mentioned: Red London by Alma Katsu [46:48] Red Widow by Alma Katsu [46:49] Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak [47:18] Our American Friend by Anna Pitoniak [47:20] The Futures by Anna Pitoniak [47:31] The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre [48:40] Other Links Ep. 22: Angie Kim (Author of Miracle Creek) Ep. 105: Thrity Umrigar (Author of Honor)  Ep. 116: Micro Genres We Love with Susie (@NovelVisits)