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Every year when summer comes to an end and the crisp autumn air returns, so does the urge to get lost in an absorbing novel. We know this season can be busy, so we’ve curated a list of worthwhile works to take one thing off of your to-do list. From Ann Patchett’s emotional narrative to J. Crew’s limited-edition coffee-table tome, here are the Artful Living Book Club 5 must-have titles for September.
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Tom Lake
This No. 1 New York Times bestseller takes place in the spring of 2020, when main character Lara’s three adult daughters return home to wait out the pandemic. To pass the time, she recounts old romances and past experiences, causing her girls to rethink their own lives. You’ll want to savor every page of this authentically emotional novel about navigating family dynamics and becoming who we are.
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The Fraud: A Novel
Based on historical events, The Fraud tells the story of a legal trial that captivated and divided all of Victorian England in 1873. When a lower class Australian butcher claims he’s the heir to a massive estate, observers Eliza Touchet and accidental star witness Andrew Bogle struggle to determine the truth. This page-turner will have you questioning who to believe and how to be on the right side of history right alongside the jury.
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Forty Years of American Style
In collaboration with luxury coffee-table book publisher Assouline, retail giant J. Crew is celebrating its 40th anniversary with this limited-edition commemorative tome. The volume is replete with catalog covers, stories from creative icon Jenna Lyons, and commentary from celebrities like Anna Wintour, Eva Chen, Adam Scott and more. The distinctive minimalist cover is a decor must for any living room, so be sure to grab it before it’s gone.
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The Wren, The Wren
In this radiant generational tale, author Anne Enright masterfully paints a journey of identity and love. Guided by her absent grandfather’s celebrated poetry, 20 something Nell takes off on the pursuit of self-discovery while her mother battles traumas of familial betrayal. This lyrical saga will captivate you with enchanting poems, stunning prose and the eternal search for love.
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Land of Milk and Honey
From the award-winning author of How Much of These Hills Is Gold, this hot-off-the-presses novel follows a young chef on her search for life’s simplest pleasures. After finding herself at a mountain colony for the global elite, she is confronted with circumstances that make her question everything. This unique take on contentment, privilege and survival is entrancing from beginning to end.
