The must-read new books this month

September 12, 2021

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September is a Book Book Month™

from epic new fantasies to captivating historical fiction to nonfiction & poetry.

Here are *our* favorites this month!

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Read this if: You're looking to swoon over some science.

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Credit: Kirby Beaton

The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

This STEM rom-com is perfect from start to finish! In this un-putdown-able debut, Ph.D. candidate Olive Smith tries to ensure her best friend that she's moved on from her ex…by kissing the first man she sees. Unfortunately, that man turns out to be Adam Carlsen, a cocky professor who she's not the biggest fan of. So, she's shocked when Adam agrees to play her fake boyfriend, all in the name of science, of course. But the "data" she collects while spending time with Adam is proving her love hypothesis wrong. Hazelwood perfectly executes romance readers' favorite tropes, like grumpy/sunshine, fake dating, only one bed, and a swoon-worthy grand gesture, all while providing well-rounded characters, witty banter, and award-worthy writing. Grab this one ASAP! Get your copy now. —Shyla Watson