Episode Details

September is bringing some SERIOUS TBR temptation. This week, Joe is joined by Madison (@simon.says.read) to dive into the September 2026 book releases they’re most excited to read. 

From gothic romantasy and fantasy to thrillers, romance, historical fiction and spooky season reads, there are way too many new books fighting for a spot on the TBR.

Plus, Joe and Madison reveal the books they’re already counting down the days to read, the titles they almost included and which September releases might become your next obsession. 

What September 2026 book are you most excited to read? Add it to your TBR and let us know! 

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Books Recommendations:  

Madison's Picks:  

• The Knave and the Moon – Rachel Gillig 

• Taipei Story – RF Kuang 

• The Thoroughbreds – Elin Hilderbrand 

• Grim Tidings – BK Borison 

• The Pirate Queen – Ariel Lawhon 

• Tempest – Victoria Aveyard 

• Threshing Day – Rebecca Yarros 

• The Witches of Cambridge – Alice Hoffman 

• A Time of Witches – Madeline Martin 

• Fallow – Sarah Anderson 

Joe’s Picks: 
Honorable mentions:  

• The Most Dangerous Games – MrBeast, James Patterson 

• Building 903 – Lois Lowry 

• Hollywood, Ending – John Green 

• Incarnate – Alma Katsu 

• Sometimes I Scare Myself – Jeneva Rose 

• Kiss Slay Replay – Rachel Harrison 

• The Dating Game – Ally Zetterberg  

• Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist – Justine Pucella Winans 

• Scion – James Islington 

• Asmodeus – Rita Indiana (tr. Achy Obejas) 

• Mischief Girls – Aashna Avachat 

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