Oct 052012
Spotlight on October’s New Releases
Welcome to a new monthly feature where we take a look at the books releasing throughout the month and offer up our top picks and opinions. This month we have chosen 42 of the most anticipated new releases. The release dates are on a best known basis and are not guaranteed. Books may get delayed or sometimes even released earlier so please check with your favorite store to ensure availability. Be sure to come back and check out the blog tour stops by Mike Mullin (Oct 11) and Sandy Williams (Nov 1) later this month. Also, check the Calendar to see when many of these books will be reviewed on the blog. Now, on to the books!
Breathe by Sarah Crossan – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Greenwillow (ARC Review)
Dark Storm by Christine Feehan – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Berkley Hardcover
Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda Jones – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by St. Martin’s Press
Death’s Rival by Faith Hunter – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Roc
Fury’s Kiss by Karen Chance – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Penguin
Ironskin by Tina Connolly – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Tor Books
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The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Hyperion
Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Penguin Group
Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Berkley Sensation
Poison Princess by Kresley Cole – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books
Red Rain by R.L. Stine – Expected publication: October 9th 2012 by Touchstone
Reflected In You by Sylvia Day – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Penguin Group (REVIEW)
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The Assassin’s Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Strange Chemistry (REVIEW)
Three Parts Dead by Max Gladstone – Expected publication: October 2nd 2012 by Tor Books
NYPD Red by James Patterson & Marshall Karp – Expected publication: October 8th 2012 by Little, Brown and Company
The Woman Who Died A Lot by Jasper Fforde – Expected publication: October 9th 2012 by Viking Adult
Romeo Redeemed by Stacey Jaye – Expected publication: October 9th 2012 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Into The Woods by Kim Harrison – Expected publication: October 12th 2012 by Harper Voyager (REVIEW)
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Angel’s Ink by Jocelynn Drake – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Harper Voyager
Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Tanglewood Press (REVIEW)
Beta by Rachel Cohn – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Disney Hyperion
Crewel by Ginnifer Albin – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (REVIEW)
Hidden by P.C. and Kristin Cast – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by St. Martin’s Griffin
Princess Elizabeth’s Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Bantam (REVIEW)
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The Twelve by Justin Cronin – Expected publication: October 16th 2012 by Ballantine BooksBeautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Red Country by Joe Abercrombie – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Orbit (REVIEW)
The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Harlequin Teen
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The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima – Expected publication: October 23rd 2012 by Hyperion Books
Black Lament by Christina Henry – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Ace
Deviants by Maureen McGowan – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by St. Martin’s Press
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Out for Blood by Kristen Painter – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Orbit (REVIEW)
Rebel Heart byMoira Young – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Margaret K. McElderry
Ruins by Orson Scott Card – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Simon Pulse
Shadow Rising by Yasmine Galenorn – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Berkley
The Shattered Dark by Sandy Williams – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Ace (REVIEW)
A Trace of Moonlight by Allison Pang – Expected publication: October 30th 2012 by Pocket
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AH: My top pick would definitely be Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin. Can’t wait to get to it. Kim Harrison’s Into the Woods is also a must-read for me. I was looking forward to reading Iced, but I find that the book is rather expensive so I’ll wait on that one. I enjoyed Bared to You by Sylvia Day so I am am looking forward to Reflected in You. I have a few young adult/new adult books to read as well: The Assassin’s Curse, Crewel, and Breathe. October will be a busy reading month. Like Regina below, I have some very anxious kids eagerly awaiting Rick Riordan’s The Mark of Athena.
CHRISTAL: I think my most anticipated release would be Into the Woods by Kim Harrison. I actually just got the ARC for this one and am very excited to read it. I’m also looking forward to the third Abby Sinclair novel, A Trace of Moonlight by Allison Pang. I didn’t add it to this list because it’s supposed to come out at the end of Sep, but if Nightwalker by Allyson James does come out, I’ll be reading that one too. I will also be reading The Shattered Dark. I liked the Shadow Reader, and I want to see how this one plays out. My non-paranormal top pick would be Princess Elizabeth’s Spy. It’s a great historical mystery series that takes place during WWII. I just finished Shadowfever, and thankfully I already have Iced on hold at my library for as soon as it is purchased. I gotta say the thirteen year old in me is kind of excited about an adult RL Stine novel.
D.G.: Definitely Iced by Karen Moning, especially when I learned the audiobook was going to be narrated by the Ross and Gigante team. I came late to the Fever bandwagon so I’m looking forward to biting my nails with everybody because of those cliffhangers (yes, I’m preparing myself for them). I’m also looking forward to Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin…even though I’m scared of what’s going to happen!
MICHELLE: The Twelve! I’m really excited about that one. I have to make sure to put the follow up to The Passage back on my top “zombie” list again (they are vampires…oops). I can’t wait to read Rebel Heart by Moira Young and Reflected In You by Sylvia Day. Wait, how about I just say see AH and Regina’s list since I clearly have just said almost all the same books. Oh well!
REGINA: No question – Ashfall by Mike Mullin and Iced by Karen Moning. 
I’m also adding Mr. Real to my can’t wait for books — 10/30 can’t come fast enough! My 13 year old daughter however is anxiously awaiting The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan. If you would have asked me a year ago, The Twelve by Justin Cronin would have been on my top pick list. But now, I feel like too much time has gone by and I lost my enthusiasm. Yeah yeah, I know it is a huge book but The Passage ended with a cliffhanger and I read that August 2010! I will probably still read it; I am on the list for it at the library. I am excited for Rebel Heart by Moira Young, but it isn’t in my top list. I will also be busy at the beginning of October reading two late September releases: Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling and The Rapture by JR Ward. Oh and a big book related release for October … the new kindles!!
I’m also adding Mr. Real to my can’t wait for books — 10/30 can’t come fast enough! My 13 year old daughter however is anxiously awaiting The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan. If you would have asked me a year ago, The Twelve by Justin Cronin would have been on my top pick list. But now, I feel like too much time has gone by and I lost my enthusiasm. Yeah yeah, I know it is a huge book but The Passage ended with a cliffhanger and I read that August 2010! I will probably still read it; I am on the list for it at the library. I am excited for Rebel Heart by Moira Young, but it isn’t in my top list. I will also be busy at the beginning of October reading two late September releases: Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling and The Rapture by JR Ward. Oh and a big book related release for October … the new kindles!!© 2012 – 2013, Badass Book Reviews. All rights reserved Please do not copy reviews or content from this site
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Christal
Hi everyone, I’m Christal. I am married to a wonderful guy and work in the education field. Reading is my preferred hobby and I never leave home without a book or my e-reader. I will read any book that catches my eye, but my favorite genres are urban fantasy, paranormal romance, fantasy, steam punk, historical fiction, and dystopian/post apocalyptic.7 Responses to “Spotlight on October’s New Releases”
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Awesome post, Christal! There are so many great reads for the month of October. I can’t wait to curl up with a good book this weekend.
Great post! So many awesome titles coming this month! I already pre-ordered A Trance of Moonlight by Allison Pang! So exciting! But that isn’t the only one by far.
DeAnna Schultz
I can’t wait to read the new Abby Sinclair book. With the way the second one ended, I just have to know what’s going to happen to our girl!
All those books look so pretty.
I should have added Mr. Real to my can’t wait for book — 10/30 can’t come fast enough!
Do you want me to add it, Regina? It would only take a second.
That would be great!
Wow, great post. And dang…too many books, too little time!!!