Books To Look For This Fall
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – One day a mysterious circus comes to town. It opens at dusk, closes at dawn and is filled with inexplicable illusions. A rival between two magicians and their pupils sets the stage for what turns out being a test of survival skills. Full of magic, love and good old fashioned rivalry, The Night Circus will make you believe in magic.
The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka – This novel tells the story of a group of young women brought over fromJapan toSan Francisco as ‘picture brides’ nearly a century ago. The novel traces these Japanese women from their arrival in the U.S., the life they lead as migrant workers, the children they bear and the war that leads to their internment. A powerful read that will stick with you long after you finish the last page.
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta –The Rapture actually occurs on earth and millions of people go missing without a trace. While millions disappear, there are still some who are left behind. This is the story of those few and how they scramble to find their way after catastrophe strikes. This is a thought provoking novel about love, loss and the power of human connection.
