We love new releases, and we have a list a mile long of books with fall release dates.
We're so excited for all of them, but here are a few we are just dying to get our hands on:

New Releases for August

Anne of Green Gables (BabyLit Collection)Introduce little ones to beloved redheaded orphan Anne Shirley as they explore Prince Edward Island and the places that Anne loves.August 22 — *Anne of Green Gables* (BabyLit Collection)
Introduce little ones to beloved redheaded orphan Anne Shirley as they explore Prince Edward Island and the places that Anne loves.
August 22

I Carry Your Heart with Me An adaption of the famous e.e. cummings poem "I Carry Your Heart With Me," now in board book format! August 22 — *I Carry Your Heart with Me*
An adaption of the famous e.e. cummings poem "I Carry Your Heart With Me," now in board book format!
August 22

Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come TrueAmy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to Uni the Unicorn!August 29 — *Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True*
Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager reunite to bring us a sparkly, magical sequel to *Uni the Unicorn*!
August 29

I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived #15)Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Knox is heading to New York City to find his father, but becomes trapped in a terrible gunfight between American and British troops.August 29 — *I Survived the American Revolution, 1776* (I Survived #15)
Eleven-year-old Nathaniel Knox is heading to New York City to find his father, but becomes trapped in a terrible gunfight between American and British troops.
August 29

New Releases for September

Hooray for Books!Turtle has looked everywhere for his favorite book, but it's nowhere to be found! Maybe his book was borrowed by Zebra, Owl, Giraffe, Elephant, or Lion. As Turtle searches, his friends offer to share their own favorite stories,… — *Hooray for Books!*
Turtle has looked everywhere for his favorite book, but it's nowhere to be found! Maybe his book was borrowed by Zebra, Owl, Giraffe, Elephant, or Lion. As Turtle searches, his friends offer to share their own favorite stories, but other books just won't do.

September 12

Chasing Augustus"I, Rosie Gillespie, am unsinkable. Here's how I got that way."September 19 — *Chasing Augustus*
"I, Rosie Gillespie, am unsinkable. Here's how I got that way."
September 19

WishtreeFunny, deep, warm, and nuanced, Wishtree is author Katherine Applegate at her very best—writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.September 26 — *Wishtree*
Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, *Wishtree* is author Katherine Applegate at her very best—writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.
September 26

Pick the Plot (Story Thieves #4)When Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever.September 26 — *Pick the Plot* (Story Thieves #4)
When Owen finds himself stuck in a Pick Your Own Plot story, things get more complicated than ever.
September 26

New Releases for October

(October is a new release explosion!)

Miguel's Brave KnightMargarita Engle and Raul Colon come together for a book filled with poems about Spanish writer Cervantes as he grew up and developed the idea for Don Quixote.October 1 — *Miguel's Brave Knight*
Margarita Engle and Raul Colon come together for a book filled with poems about Spanish writer Cervantes as he grew up and developed the idea for Don Quixote.
October 1

Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg! (A Shai & Emmie Story #1)

The first in a brand-new series about best friends: two third graders who are destined for superstardom.

October 3

Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House #2)This exciting sequel to a beloved book is a smart, suspenseful tale that offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery.October 3 — *Ghosts of Greenglass House* (Greenglass House #2)
This exciting sequel to a beloved book is a smart, suspenseful tale that offers ghosts, friendships, and a cast of unforgettable characters, all wrapped up in a cozy mystery.
October 3

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Illustrated EditionFor twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Now he has escaped, and guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts … — Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The Illustrated Edition
For twelve long years, the dread fortress of Azkaban held an infamous prisoner named Sirius Black. Now he has escaped, and guards heard Black muttering in his sleep, "He's at Hogwarts . . . he's at Hogwarts."
October 3

Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe (Dork Diaries #12)The series picks up as Nikki counts down to the end of the school year and is questioning how she’ll spend her summer. She faces an even bigger dilemma when she develops a crush on a new… — *Tales from a Not-So-Secret Crush Catastrophe* (Dork Diaries #12)
The series picks up as Nikki counts down to the end of the school year and is questioning how she’ll spend her summer. She faces an even bigger dilemma when she develops a crush on a new classmate.
October 17

Beasts Made of NightA Nigerian-influenced young adult fantasy where mages can pull sin from a guilty party, but at a cost - a cost paid not by the guilty, but by the aki, sin-eaters who must slay the beasts made of guilt.October 31 — *Beasts Made of Night*
A Nigerian-influenced young adult fantasy where mages can pull sin from a guilty party, but at a cost - a cost paid not by the guilty, but by the aki, sin-eaters who must slay the beasts made of guilt.
October 31

New Releases for November

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Illustrated EditionProceeds from the sale of this book will go to British charity Comic Relief and J.K. Rowling's international charity, Lumos, which will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard. If you … — *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Illustrated Edition*
Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to British charity Comic Relief and J.K. Rowling's international charity, Lumos, which will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard. If you feel that this is insufficient reason to part with your money, one can only hope that passing wizards will feel more charitable if they see you being attacked by a Manticore.
November 7

Here We AreOliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child–and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightful… — *Here We Are*
Oliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child–and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers’ user’s guide to life on Earth.

November 14

We've all done it. We've read the synopsis on the back or inside cover of a book and quickly put it back (maybe even with a raised eyebrow) because what we read sounded unappealing or just plain silly (and not the make you laugh kind of silly). In this series, we'll talk about titles you may have passed on but are more than worth a second look.

Early Young Adult: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

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One word kept me from reading this series for months: cyborgs.
Kudos if you enjoy reading about them, but I read the synopsis of the first book in this series of retellings, Cinder, and rolled my eyes. Heavily.

I'm so glad I gave in; I devoured this series. Not only does Meyer write about cyborgs in the best and most interesting way possible, but she does it in a way that makes us look at the real world in a different light, as good fiction should.

She also retells some of our favorite fairy tales in a fascinating future world (which is another reason I didn't pick up the series as long as I did, I find that it's hard to build future worlds that aren't crazy dystopian and I read enough of that, thank you). Each book in the series adds another perspective while building the same story line, which is difficult to do well, but Meyer excels with this format. This series has everything going for it: strong leading and supporting characters (both male and female), both romance and friendship, courage and power, technology, diplomacy and mind control.

A caveat: This is Young Adult, so there is a little content that isn't appropriate for a younger crowd. If that's something that worries you, you can avoid the bulk/worst of it by skipping Fairest (Lunar Chronicles 3.5). This book gives Queen Lavana's backstory, which makes you intermittently pity her and loathe her, but you won't miss out on too much of the plot.