Formula 1 Romances, “Solve-It-Yourself” Mysteries, and More Links for Library Workers

It’s time for another roundup of book announcements, reader’s advisory links, and news updates to stay on top of the books, movies, graphic novels, and audiobooks that your patrons are most interested in. We’ve got Formula 1 romances, graphic novel and manga award winners, SFF audiobooks, and a sneak peek at Dan Brown’s latest Robert Langdon novel. Let’s jump in!

New & Upcoming Titles

A new book will dig into Oasis’ entire discography. As someone who suffers major FOMO every time a new Oasis concert video pops up on their TikTok, I will probably end up getting this book. Pope Leo XIV will be publishing a collection of his earliest addresses since becoming Pope. Jeannette McCurdy’s debut novel will arrive in January. Knopf announced that they will be publishing the posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl, written by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who was one of the most prominent voices in accusing Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse. However, her family has pushed back against the publication, saying that Giuffre wouldn’t have wanted her memoir published in its current form. Jesse Q. Sutanto shared the cover of her latest novel, Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block, on Instagram. Here’s an excerpt from Dan Brown’s latest Robert Langdon thriller, The Secret of Secrets. 4 new cookbooks and food books coming out this fall. 5 M/M romance books coming out this fall.

Book Adaptations in the News

RF Kuang’s latest novel, Katabasis, has been optioned as a TV series to Amazon. Torrey Peters’s Detransition, Baby is getting a film adaptation. Casting update for Tessa Bailey’s It Happened One Summer. Inside Emily Henry’s literary empire and soon-to-be cinematic universe. Here’s the first trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of The Woman in Cabin 10. Also, take a look at this trailer for Hamnet.

Books & Authors in the News

Greg Iles, best-selling author of the Natchez Burning crime trilogy, has died at 65. A legal expert has warned that Sally Rooney could be arrested under the UK’s Terrorism Act after she pledged to use the proceeds from her work to support Palestine Action, which the UK designated as a terrorist group in July. Ohio will be hosting a statewide yearlong celebration of Toni Morrison in 2026.

Award News

John Boyne has responded to the Polari Prize controversy, but ultimately, organizers have decided to cancel the prize this year after all the backlash. The 2025 Hugo Awards have been announced. Finalists for the 2025 Kirkus Prize have been announced.

RA & Genre Resources

Library Journal wants your help creating a massive list of “sure bet” titles in honor of their 150th anniversary next year! Share your favorite picks in all genres here! A new mini-trend in mystery novels: “solve-it-yourself” mysteries. Why Formula 1 romances have readers racing to the bookstores. Plus Formula 1 romance and the case of the missing Black heroes. The life and death of the suburban novel. The Thursday Murder Club and the resurgence of cozy crime.

All Things Comics

Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow film is getting a comic book sequel: Return to Sleepy Hollow. The 2025 Harvey Award nominees have been announced. The 2025 American Manga Award winners have been announced. Marc Maron’s WTF podcast is going to be adapted as a graphic novel. One Piece has been renewed for a third season at Netflix. Autumnal queer graphic novels for when you’re sick of summer.

Audiophilia

Gloria Estefan will be narrating the audio version of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s forthcoming children’s book, Just Shine! How to Be a Better You. Spotify’s “Follow Along” feature will attempt to redesign the way people listen to audiobooks. Recent book adaptations are fueling an audiobook surge on Spotify. New audiobooks featuring the private lives of public figures. The best audiobooks of September. 6 must-listen nonfiction audiobooks. 5 excellent SFF audiobooks to put on your TBR.