What titles will you cozy up with this fall?

Our Fall Book Preview is here to help you decide.

What you need to know for
the literary season to come

We’ve been hosting these seasonal previews since 2019 to keep you up to date and in the know about what titles are coming out this fall. In this year’s Fall Book Preview, I’m highlighting 42 fall titles publishing between August 29 and year’s end: including ones I’ve already read and loved, ones I can’t wait to read, and ones that the publishing industry is especially excited about this season.   

As always, our mission is to help you get more out of your reading life. Our Fall Book Preview helps you make smart decisions about how to spend your precious reading minutes, plus gives you the information you need to optimize your library holds and preorders. (We care deeply about such things around here.) It’s helpful, and also it’s tons of fun. Want to get excited about what you might read next? Our Fall Book Preview is the place to be! 

Our seasonal previews have the same flavor as our Summer Reading Guide and Unboxing, with three noteworthy differences: our previews put slightly more emphasis on industry happenings and trends. Unlike with our SRG selections, I do not read every book in the preview. (Typically I’ve read half to two-thirds of the 42 included titles by preview release date.) And our short, handy Fall Book Preview booklet is minimalist in comparison to our robust digital Summer Reading Guide: expect our full list of 42 titles, arranged by category, with 6-7 “spotlight” titles that I especially want to draw your attention to. Our booklet runs about 12 pages.  

Just like our summer guide, our previews are not sponsored in any way. I share what I love, what I’m genuinely excited about, and what I find interesting in the industry this season. In our video event, I shared what I’ve loved and what’s noteworthy about this season’s selections, and answered reader questions so you’ll feel ready for fall reading!

Video event is included

Just want the titles? Our booklet has you covered—but you’ll also get our Fall Book Preview video event! This 90+ minute book party offers friendly, forthright, and high-energy insight into the details on every book and why I chose them. 

Since 2016 we’ve hosted literally hundreds of live and online events for readers and I can’t tell you how magical it is to gather with people who love books as much as you do. Plus you get the lowdown on the fall publishing season. This video event is designed to help you clarify which titles are right for YOU this season.

We hosted a thousand readers for Fall Book Preview live on September 14th—and it was so much fun! A replay of our live event is included with your purchase. Watch it on your own schedule, wherever and whenever you want, as many times as you want.

Order your 2023 Fall Book Preview

Fall Book Preview is included with your membership in the the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club and/or What Should I Read Next Patreon communities. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to join a community right now, we’ve got you covered! 

You told us LOUD AND CLEAR you wanted a la carte access to the Summer Reading Guide, and that proved to be such a popular option we’re doing it again for fall. Your a la carte purchase gets you the Fall Book Preview PDF booklet and video replay to watch anytime. 

Purchase your Fall Book Preview access a la carte now, or read on to learn how to get it as a free perk of one of our member communities. Your membership gets you all sorts of bookish goodness—and sustains our work for the long haul.

However you choose to join us, I’m thrilled we get to nerd out about fall books together.

There's more in store this fall...

Check out all that's included in our communities and the choose the option that fits your reading life best.

PATREON

Where What Should I Read Next podcast fans get a peek Behind the scenes, Bonus episodes, and more Book recommendations.
$ 5 per month
  • 2023 FALL BOOK PREVIEW DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
  • FALL BOOK PREVIEW LIVE EVENT
  • SEASONAL BOOK PREVIEWS INCLUDING OUR BIGGEST–THE SUMMER READING GUIDE
  • FRIDAY BONUS EPISODES OF ONE GREAT BOOK, MINI MATCHMAKING, DEAR BOOK THERAPIST, AND MORE
  • LIVE ASK US ANYTHING AND LITERARY MATCHMAKING EVENTS
  • GET CLOSER TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS
  • CONNECT WITH OTHER WSIRN FANS
  • BOOK RECS GALORE

BOOK CLUB

The loveliest corner of the internet and your online home for community, classes, and conversation. An ample buffet of bookish delight.
$ 15 per month
  • 2023 FALL BOOK PREVIEW DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
  • FALL BOOK PREVIEW LIVE EVENT
  • SEASONAL BOOK PREVIEWS INCLUING OUR BIGGEST–THE SUMMER READING GUIDE
  • LIVE MONTHLY BOOK AND AUTHOR CHATS
  • LIVE CLASSES LIKE READING WITH A LITERARY LENS AND 1 HOUR TO A BETTER #BOOKSTAGRAM
  • EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF PAST EVENT VIDEO SESSIONS
  • COMMUNITY EVENTS LIKE READERS' WEEKEND, JOIN US FOR JOURNALING AND MORE
  • MEMBERS ONLY MOBILE APP

a la carte

Don't have space in your (reading) life to become a part of one of our communities? Get the Guide & Event only!
$ 25 one-time
  • 2023 FALL BOOK PREVIEW DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
  • FALL BOOK PREVIEW LIVE EVENT
  • SEASONAL BOOK PREVIEWS INCLUDING OUR BIGGEST–THE SUMMER READING GUIDE

PATREON

Where What Should I Read Next podcast fans get a peek Behind the scenes, Bonus episodes, and more Book recommendations.
$ 5 per month
  • 2023 FALL BOOK PREVIEW DIGITAL booklet DOWNLOAD
  • FALL BOOK PREVIEW Video Event
  • SEASONAL BOOK PREVIEWS INCLUDING OUR BIGGEST–THE SUMMER READING GUIDE
  • FRIDAY BONUS EPISODES OF ONE GREAT BOOK, MINI MATCHMAKING, DEAR BOOK THERAPIST, AND MORE
  • LIVE ASK US ANYTHING AND LITERARY MATCHMAKING EVENTS
  • GET CLOSER TO THE CREATIVE PROCESS
  • CONNECT WITH OTHER WSIRN FANS
  • BOOK RECS GALORE

BOOK CLUB

The loveliest corner of the internet and your online home for community, classes, and conversation. An ample buffet of bookish delight.
$ 15 per month
  • 2023 FALL BOOK PREVIEW DIGITAL booklet DOWNLOAD
  • FALL BOOK PREVIEW Video Event
  • SEASONAL BOOK PREVIEWS INCLUDING OUR BIGGEST–THE SUMMER READING GUIDE
  • LIVE MONTHLY BOOK AND AUTHOR CHATS
  • LIVE CLASSES LIKE READING WITH A LITERARY LENS AND 1 HOUR TO A BETTER #BOOKSTAGRAM
  • EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF PAST EVENT VIDEO SESSIONS
  • COMMUNITY EVENTS LIKE READERS' WEEKEND, JOIN US FOR JOURNALING, AND MORE
  • MEMBERS ONLY MOBILE APP

Prefer a la carte access?

We heard you loud and clear! So many of you took advantage of the a la carte option for the Summer Reading Guide that we're bringing it back for fall. This is a one-time purchase that gives you complete access to the Fall Book Preview booklet and video event replay.

Read with us all fall

For the reader who wants

Explicit education and deep connections. Community, classes, and conversation.

Book Club is for you if you’ve ever thought…

  • I don’t have many like-minded, passionate readers in my real life.
  • I rarely see authors on book tour because they don’t come to my area.
  • I wish I could go back to English class: I’d appreciate it so much more now!
  • My book club is more social hour than readerly communion.
  • I love to read, but struggle to find books I LOVE.

For the reader who wants

Book talk on your schedule. Book recommendations galore. Thoughtful insight into today’s literary landscape and how it connects to your reading life.

Patreon is for you if you…

  • can’t get enough of Anne and the team.
  • like to listen on your own schedule.
  • would enjoy Friday Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes in addition to our public Tuesday episodes of What Should I Read Next?
  • want Patreon-exclusive episodes of One Great Book, Dear Book Therapist, and personalized Mini Matchmaking.
  • always appreciate thoughtful ideas for what to read next.

Frequently Asked Questions

We sent the guide out by email on September 14th at noon EDT (try searching for subject line “Your Fall Book Preview is here!”).
Unfortunately, as magical as email is it isn’t completely reliable, but don’t worry! If you can’t find the email you can still get your Fall Book Preview booklet on you My Shop Account page.

If you are not receiving any MMD emails please email [email protected] and we’ll get you sorted.

We sent the guide out by email on September 14th at noon EDT (try searching for subject line “Your Fall Book Preview is here!”).
Unfortunately, as magical as email is it isn’t completely reliable, but don’t worry! If you can’t find the email you can still get your Fall Book Preview booklet—it is attached to the Fall Book Preview event page.

If you are also not receiving 30 minute reminder emails or our new Sunday Dispatch please email [email protected] and we’ll get you sorted.

We published a Patreon post on Thursday September 14th at noon EDT with the PDF. If you do not have email notifications on for Patreon or you simply can’t find that email, don’t worry! The Fall Book Preview booklet is attached to that post. Simply log into Patreon and find the post “Your Fall Book Preview PDF booklet is here!”

Yes, simply choose the a la carte option. You’ll receive the guide by email. Our a la carte readers also get access to the live event replay in their MMD Shop Account. 

Great question! Our communities have different scope and emphases: we think of our Patreon offerings as being bite-sized, while MMD Book Club is more like a buffet. We encourage you to choose the one that best works for you and your reading life. (20% of our readers are members of both communities.) 

Our WSIRN Patreon community is an extension of the What Should I Read Next podcast, and offers Friday bonus episodes (e.g., One Great Book, Mini Matchmaking, Industry Insights), peeks behind the scenes, and additional curated book recommendations to our readers in that space. Patreon is audio-first, which means you can mostly participate when it’s convenient for you. We host two events each semester in Patreon: one seasonal preview (like Summer Reading Guide Unboxing) and one additional event like Ask Us Anything, Live Mini Matchmaking, or Trivia Night. Our patrons also influence the show by offering input on future episode themes and guests and voting on our episode titles.  

Our slate of Book Club offerings is more robust, which is why we call it a buffet: we seek to offer lots of great literary content in this space, and don’t expect you to put everything on your plate! We host many live events in this space, including monthly book and author discussions, regular classes on literature and the reading life, and community events like our Readers’ Weekend, Best Book of Summer, Reading Life Rehab, Readalongs, Join Us for Journaling, and more. Our live events are video-driven, but you don’t need to attend live to participate: we record our events so you can watch on your schedule. Our custom-built member site also sets Book Club apart: our 24/7 forums makes it easy to enjoy all the book talk your heart desires, and connect with other readers who love books as much as you do. 

Fall Book Preview is a fun 90 minutes event where Anne runs through all the books in the guide telling you more about why she picked them and what she loves about them. These book parties are a BLAST!

Yes! We record all our events so you can participate on your schedule. But attending live is a lot of fun, plus live attendees get to ask Anne their summer reading questions.

However, you choose to join us you’ll also have a replay available on the website to watch whenever suits you.

The short answer is no. However, we’d recommend you check your communication preferences and make sure you’re getting emails from us.

Book Club members will get their guide via Book Club email. Please make sure you’re currently getting event reminders from us; we want you to get your guide and live event invite!

Patreon members will get their guide via patreon post (those are delivered by email within minutes of posting). Please make sure you’re currently getting notified of new patreon posts; we want you to get your guide and live event invite!

We wish! At this point in time, the technology does not allow us to create a dual membership. We’re hopeful this will change in the future!