Get Ready to Celebrate September!

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Got any September-born friends and family to celebrate this month? Treat your loved ones to a bookish birthday! (Or any other type of celebration, for that matter!) Choose something special for your September sweethearts from our roundup of some of the hottest titles this summer.

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If you'd prefer to go with ThriftBooks e-Gift Cards for your offerings, choose from an assortment of fun designs, including our new month-specific birthday e-gift cards to be delivered on the day of your choosing. Purchase now and schedule for delivery on your recipient's special day. The process is quick and easy. This is a great way to get all your monthly birthday shopping done in one fell swoop!   

September's best gifting books

Here are some of the reads that are currently getting rave reviews from a range of readers.

Fiction finds

• Quicksilver by Callie Hart—Saeris Fane is a scrappy thief hiding a dangerous secret. When she is transported to a dangerous land of ice and snow, she encounters a dangerous (and handsome) Fae warrior.
• On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn—Medra Pendragon, last of the dragon riders, is forced into the dangerous Bloodwing Academy, a school of vampires.
• The End of the World As We Know It by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene—This short story anthology recalls and pays tribute to the harrowing world of Stephen King's The Stand.
• The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore—Curl up with the first cozy romance in the Dream Harbor series, a BookTok sensation.
• For Richer For Poorer by Danielle Steel—Fashion designer and mother to five adult children Eugenia Ward balances mounting personal and professional challenges with unexpected romance.
• The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown—From the author of The Da Vinci Code, follow symbologist Robert Langdon on his next globetrotting adventure in this highly-anticipated September release.

Nonfiction gems

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt—This generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health proposes a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
• On Power by Mark R. Levin—A profound analysis of the philosophy and structure of power and the critical impact of liberty on our collective future.
• Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy—This raw and deeply moving memoir traces the legendary author's complex relationship with her mother.
• Baldwin by Nicholas Boggs—This spellbinding biography of the writer and civil rights activist reveals how his personal relationships shaped his life and work.
• Cudi by Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi—A raw, fearless memoir from the Grammy Award-winning artist, actor, and designer about his path to become a guiding light for a generation.

Winsome picture books

• The Pigeon HAS to Go to School by Mo Willems—Pigeon has some worries about going to school for the first time. (Ages 3–5)
• The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown—This gorgeously illustrated picture book traces the adventures of Roz's first year on the island. (Ages 4–8)
• The Crayons Go Back to School by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers—The Crayons are going back to school and they can't wait for art class. (Ages 4–8)
• Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich—Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. But even he needs a little love. (Ages 4–8)
• On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe and Laura Hughes—This clever spin on a first-day-of-school classic is perfect for nervous first-time students (and their parents). (Ages 4–8)

Middle-grade goodies

• An Encantadora's Guide to Monstros & Magic by Sarah J. Mendonca—Encanto meets Oceans 8 in this fantasy-adventure, set in a Portuguese-inspired world. (Ages 8–12)
• The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee—Olive goes to a new school and teams up with a group of crime-fighting outcasts. (Ages 8–12)
• The Library of Unruly Treasures by Jeanne Birdsall—a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures. (Ages 8–12)
• Junius Leak and the Spiralling Vortex of Doom by Allan Wolf—Part mystery, part fantasy-adventure, part riveting real-life disaster. (Ages 10–14)
• Death by Whoopee Cushion by Vicki Grant—Twelve-year-old Manya must prove her parents' innocence when a whoopee cushion bought from her parents' joke shop turns deadly. (Ages 10–14)

YA winners

• The Last Tiger by Julia Riew and Brad Riew—Friends turned rivals, Seung and Eunji find themselves on opposite sides of a battle. (Ages 12 and up)
• Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes—Millions, hearts, and lives are on the line in this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game. (Ages 13–17)
• Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire by Don Martin—Witch-in-training Verity is determined to change the fates of the villagers of Foxfire. (Ages 14–17)
• Write Me For You by Tillie Cole—A soul-crushing but heart-healing romance between two teens fighting cancer. (Ages 14–18)
• A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid—In the sequel to A Study in Drowning, Effy and Preston return to the University of Llyr. (Ages 14 and up)

Culinary keepers

• Feeding Littles Lunches by Judy Delaware and Megan McNamee—75+ simple and delicious ideas for packed school lunches and snacks for kids of all ages.
• Instant Ramen Kitchen by Peter J. Kim—A delightful deep dive into the versatility of instant ramen, this umami-rich instruction manual offers 40+ international recipes using a classic comfort food slurped around the world.
• Sally's Baking 101 by Sally McKenney—The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes like Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Homemade Pizza Dough, and Classic Apple Pie.
• Good Things by Samin Nosrat—From the bestselling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat comes this collection of 125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communion.
• The Art of Jacques Pépin by Jacques Pépin—The legendary chef celebrates his 90th birthday with this stunning collection of 99 of his favorite recipes paired with pieces of his signature artworks spanning the last 60 years.

Special editions

• Hush, Hush Collector's Edition by Becca Fitzpatrick—Nora finds forbidden love with her fallen angel, in the first of this bestselling YA series, now in deluxe hardcover with red sprayed edges with feather details.
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros—Start with the first, or get the complete Wing & Claw collection and watch your shelves take flight with thier dragon-designed sprayed edges.
• Twilight Special Collection by Stephenie Meyer—Delight a Twi-hard this September 30 with the full series, re-released in a deluxe, vintage-inspired collector's edition with sprayed edges and new jacket art.
• The Stars are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda—The Deluxe Edition of this dark romantic fantasy inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea features gold sprayed edges.
• Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer—Preorder your copy of the stunning Special Limited Edition of this laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel.
• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry—The hardcover collector's edition of this beloved rom-com includes a redesigned cover, illustrated endpapers, sprayed edges, a new letter from the author, and more.
• The Dragon Wakes with Thunder by X. Song—The explosive sequel to The Night Ends with Fire is available in this gorgeous Limited First Edition hardcover while supplies last.
• Hemlock & Silver by Kingfisher—The Deluxe Edition of this dark reimagining of Snow White features bright green sprayed edges and custom endpapers illustrated by the Hugo Award-winning author.

Happy, happy birthday to all the September babies! Whether you're celebrating a loved one or yourself, we hope you find something perfect here at ThriftBooks to bookify the occasion!

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