Six Good Books to Read for Fall

6 good books to read for fall

BY COURTNEY LINCOLN

THE SECOND HOME

BY CHRISTINA CLANCY

For author Christina Clancy, Cape Cod holds many memories; her family has ties to the Outer Cape dating back to the 1890s, and Clancy grew up visiting her grandparents every summer in Wellfleet. Although she now lives in the Midwest, Clancy still has a strong connection to the Cape and visits often.

She chose Wellfleet as the setting for her debut novel, The Second Home, which tells the story of a family with a complicated past and fractured relationships. When Ann and her sister, Poppy, become responsible for the fate of their family’s Drummer Cove beach house, Ann is forced to face the painful secrets that have torn their family apart and have impacted the course of each sibling’s life. The Second Home is a novel about family, second chances, and the places we love that call us home—even many years later. In this suspenseful thriller, protagonist Noemi Taboada heads to a remote gothic mansion in the Mexican countryside after receiving a frantic letter from her newly married cousin who claims she is in grave danger and in need of rescue.

MEXICAN GOTHIC

BY SILVIA MORENO-GARCIA

FICTION

WRITERS & LOVERS

BY LILY KING

FICTION

Set in Massachusetts, Lily King’s newest novel, Writers & Lovers, follows the intimate journey of aspiring writer, Casey Peabody, who is learning what it means to face her fears of rejection, loss, and pain, and pursue who and what she loves anyway.

DESTINATIONS AND EVENTS FOR BIBLIOPHILES

COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS

Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore in Chatham will host a series of virtual book club discussions titled “A Year of Race-Based Conversation.” These discussions will begin in September and take place on Zoom on the last Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. September’s selection is Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. booksonthecape.com/virtual-book-club-discussions

THE WORLD THAT WE KNEW

BY ALICE HOFFMAN

FICTION

With elements of magical realism and Jewish folklore, The World That We Knew follows three young women as they fight to survive the Holocaust in this heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful story.

WE RIDE UPON STICKS

BY QUAN BARRY

FICTION

We Ride Upon Sticks is a witty, nostalgic, coming-of-age story about a Massachusetts high school field hockey team who go to great lengths (witchcraft included) to make it to the 1989 state finals.

MODERN COMFORT FOOD

BY INA GARTEN

FOR YOUR KITCHEN

Home cooks can rejoice because Ina Garten has a new cookbook out on October 6, 2020, and it’s full of dependable, crowd-pleasing recipes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese, and Boston Cream Pie that will excite the whole family.

BOOK NOOK

Located on Chappaquiddick Island, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge and Wasque Reservation is managed by the Trustees of Reservations, and it is a beautiful spot to spend a sunny afternoon with a good book. Home to salt marshes, a pond, red cedar trees, and wildlife, it is a quiet refuge away from the bustle of downtown and home to beautiful Cape Poge Light. 64-60 Dike Road, Edgartown

BOOKSELLER

The Provincetown Bookshop has an established history as an independent bookstore dating back to 1932. Readers who visit the Commercial Street storefront will find a wide selection of titles from fiction to cookbooks. As part of the bookshop’s mission, it also works with authors to publish regional stories and promote local writers. Provincetown Bookshop 246 Commercial St., Provincetown