We hosted our Fall Book Preview last week, and today I’m sharing a taste of that event with you in a special audio excerpt.

In our Fall Book Preview I tell you about 35 noteworthy fall titles and why they might (or might not) be right for you. In today’s new audio snippet, I sought to give you a taste of what that’s actually like: you’ll hear me describe two books in full and part of a third title, all from our Literary & Contemporary Fiction category

I love what Amanda said in chat at our live FBP recording, after I described a certain title from my list of 35: “THIS description is why I love these events! I’ve heard so much about this book, but now I feel like I REALLY know what to expect from it (but without any spoilers at the same time).”

If you’re already a member of one of our book communities—our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club or our What Should I Read Next Patreon community—the unboxing replay and digital Fall Book Preview PDF booklet are waiting for you in your inbox. If you are one of the hundreds of readers who bought your a la carte ticket, you’ll also have what you need in your inbox.

If you’re not in any of these three camps, it’s easy to join either of our communities today and get access to the Fall Book Preview, or purchase a ticket for a la carte access. Click here for more information and to get your Fall Book Preview.

I hope you enjoy this taste of the literary season to come.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
• Colored Television by Danzy Senna
• Small Rain by Garth Greenwell
• Misinterpretation by Ledia Xhoga
• James by Percival Everett
• Katie Kitamura try Intimacies
• Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner

Also mentioned:

• Southern Independent Booksellers Association
• Episode 445: Startling beautiful sentences and perfect last lines
• 2024 Fall Book Preview