Fall is definitely upon us now and October is looking like a great month for new releases. Just check out the books on the right and you’ll see quite a mix of talented authors.
Undoubtedly though Justin Cronin’s “The Twelve” has got to be the most hotly anticipated novel of the month. His Book Two of “The Passage” trilogy is sure to sell like hot cakes after all the acclaim and fanbase that the first book received. So don’t miss it.
Beyond that, good buzz is coming from the likes of James Meek’s new novel “The Heart Broke In,” Jami Attenberg’s “The Middlesteins,” and one I’m quite interested in, Joan Wickersham’s short story collection “The News From Spain.” Not to mention the buzz from Tom Wolfe’s return with his first novel in eight years.
As for October movies, two notable ones are likely to rule from the list at the left. First is Ben Affleck’s “Argo,” which looks to be a gripping thriller about the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. The second “Cloud Atlas” carries some weighty themes where everything is seemingly connected across time and place.
With a budget of $100 million, “Cloud Atlas” is apparently the most expensive independent film ever made. So it will be interesting to see how much it takes in at the box office on opening weekend.
As for October albums, two standouts have caught my eye from the list at the bottom left.
Notably Tift Merritt’s new one “Traveling Alone” is a must-get as well as Beth Orton’s “Sugaring Season,” which is the English singer’s first album in six years.
Moreover, I’m curious to hear Martha Wainwright’s “Come Home to Mama” as well as Iris Dement’s “Sing the Delta,” which is her first album in eight years.
All in all, October is a strong month for artistic releases. These are some of my picks. Which ones are you looking forward to this month?
I am REALLY looking forward to The Twelve, but will have to wait until my library gets it. I’m hoping they get it on audio right away, as I loved the audio of The Passage when I did a reread earlier this year.
Cloud Atlas intrigues me. I enjoyed the book, but I have doubts that it will translate well on screen, in spite of the mega-cast. We’ll see!
Thanks Carrie for the input. I definitely want to read The Passage this month so I can be ready for The Twelve. I’m not sure about Cloud Atlas but we will see.
I’m just finishing Cloud Atlas and find it brilliant. Lush language, great characters.
I haven’t been this in love with a book in a long time.
I can’t wait for the film — great cast.
I also just finished The Middlesteins. Yuck. Dull, over clever, amateurish and cutesy to me, but I am sure others will like it.
Barbara
We are going to discuss Cloud Atlas this weekend. It’s going to be a joint discussion between two book clubs, and we picked this book because of the hype that the movie created. I hope the film adaptation will be good.
Thanks Angus; I will look for your discussion. I’m curious about this book and have not read it yet.
I’m really eager to read The Passage, but I’m always a little wary of starting a series before it’s been finished. I try it sometimes…but I don’t like that frustrating feeling of not knowing…and then by the time the second or third book has come out I’m thinking of other things and it just sits on my TBR pile for a few years. Best wait until they’re all out. 🙂
Yes. I too need to read The Passage, but I think I want to get to it this month!
October is a fantastic month for artistic releases. Thanks so much for sharing your list!
Yeah October seems packed, hooray! Thanks for stopping by Cathy
I saw the trailer for Cloud Atlas and I think it might be too fantastical for me.
Yeah the trailer looks pretty different, not sure what to think. Thanks for stopping by Kathy