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5 Best Fall Books for Parents: Must-Reads for 2020

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  • Cobble Hill by Cecily von Ziegesar

    Cobble Hill by Cecily von Ziegesar

    If you’re expecting Gossip Girl part deux, adjust your expectations, as in this novel von Ziegesar has exchanged glam, sexy teens for some middle-aged Brooklyn parents going through various life crises. Fun and fluffy, this is not, but if you’re looking to get lost in someone else’s problems and savor the Cobble Hill setting, pre-order this. $27

    Out November 10. 
  • When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

    When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

    In the historically Black fictional Brooklyn neighborhood where heroine Sydney Green lives, gentrification is on the rise. But when Sydney’s Black neighbors start going missing at an alarming speed, she starts to suspect something more sinister is happening. Billed as Rear Window meets Get Out, this book is filled with suspense, social commentary and a wonderfully drawn female lead. $13.59
  • The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

    The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

    There’s nothing like a spooky read in October, and The Year of the Witching is a great novel to dive into! The story follows Immanuelle, a young woman living in Bethel, a deeply puritanical town led by a Prophet. When Immanuelle accidentally gets lost in the nearby forest, she discovers the secret of her past as well as four witches who call down plagues upon Bethel. Can Immanuelle step into her power in time to save her family, and Bethel? Light a candle, and get ready to hide under the covers. $23.40
  • The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

    The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

    The Death of Vivek Oji is a book to reach for if you want a really thought-provoking read this month. Written by a non-gender-binary author, set in Nigeria, the story begins with the unexplained death of the title character, Vivek Oji, a troubled young trans woman (though this book avoids such labels). Their naked body is left at their parents’ door on the day the market burns down. Kavita, Vivek’s mother, and Osita, their cousin and lover, work through their grief and try to understand what happened, and what power they might have had to change things. $24.49
  • The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

    The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

    The Grace Year is The Handmaid’s Tale meets Lord of the Flies with a dollop of The Hunger Games. Set in a dystopian world where upon reaching the age of 16, girls are sent away for a year to live as a group on a remote island. The girls must figure out how to survive the elements, lack of food and being hunted by poachers, but their greatest threat is each other. If you’re a fan of dystopian fiction, you’ll really enjoy this (if you can overlook the slightly unnecessary and vaguely disturbing love affair that skirts this book close to YA territory). $11.85

 

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5 Best Fall Books for Parents

Fall is the ultimate reading season, and there has never been a better time to escape from our current reality and curl up with a great book. We’ve rounded up five notable recent and upcoming fiction releases, including the highly-anticipated Cobble Hill by the author of the Gossip Girl series, Cecily von Ziegesar, from a diverse group of authors. 

Psst...We also have the kids covered! Check out our Fall Books for Kids: Your Go-To Roundup for All Reading Levels!

Hester Aba is an Editor, Creative Director, and Mama to two girls. She is also the Founder of Delilah Creative, a creative agency. Hester loves to partner with brands and publications in the parenting and lifestyle spheres and, most recently, held the role of Publisher for New York Family Magazine.

You can peep Hester’s work and creative portfolio at hester.co or get in touch by emailing hesteraba@gmail.com

 

  • Cobble Hill by Cecily von Ziegesar

    Cobble Hill by Cecily von Ziegesar

    If you’re expecting Gossip Girl part deux, adjust your expectations, as in this novel von Ziegesar has exchanged glam, sexy teens for some middle-aged Brooklyn parents going through various life crises. Fun and fluffy, this is not, but if you’re looking to get lost in someone else’s problems and savor the Cobble Hill setting, pre-order this. $27

    Out November 10. 

  • When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

    When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

    In the historically Black fictional Brooklyn neighborhood where heroine Sydney Green lives, gentrification is on the rise. But when Sydney’s Black neighbors start going missing at an alarming speed, she starts to suspect something more sinister is happening. Billed as Rear Window meets Get Out, this book is filled with suspense, social commentary and a wonderfully drawn female lead. $13.59

  • The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

    The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson

    There’s nothing like a spooky read in October, and The Year of the Witching is a great novel to dive into! The story follows Immanuelle, a young woman living in Bethel, a deeply puritanical town led by a Prophet. When Immanuelle accidentally gets lost in the nearby forest, she discovers the secret of her past as well as four witches who call down plagues upon Bethel. Can Immanuelle step into her power in time to save her family, and Bethel? Light a candle, and get ready to hide under the covers. $23.40

  • The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

    The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi

    The Death of Vivek Oji is a book to reach for if you want a really thought-provoking read this month. Written by a non-gender-binary author, set in Nigeria, the story begins with the unexplained death of the title character, Vivek Oji, a troubled young trans woman (though this book avoids such labels). Their naked body is left at their parents’ door on the day the market burns down. Kavita, Vivek’s mother, and Osita, their cousin and lover, work through their grief and try to understand what happened, and what power they might have had to change things. $24.49

  • The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

    The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

    The Grace Year is The Handmaid’s Tale meets Lord of the Flies with a dollop of The Hunger Games. Set in a dystopian world where upon reaching the age of 16, girls are sent away for a year to live as a group on a remote island. The girls must figure out how to survive the elements, lack of food and being hunted by poachers, but their greatest threat is each other. If you’re a fan of dystopian fiction, you’ll really enjoy this (if you can overlook the slightly unnecessary and vaguely disturbing love affair that skirts this book close to YA territory). $11.85

About the Author

Hester Aba

Hester Aba lives in Miami with her two daughters and dachshund Nutmeg. She is the Co-Founder of Sassy Media Group in Hong Kong and Singapore and also runs her design agency Delilah Creative. She loves traveling, fitness and dim sum.

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