HCC’s Most Anticipated Reads

Discover the books that HarperCollins Canada staff are most excited about for the upcoming season!

From heart-pounding psychological thrillers, to swoon-worthy fantasy romance, to fascinating non-fiction, there is something for everyone to add to their TBRs this Fall.

The Future by Naomi Alderman

The bestselling, award-winning author of The Power delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.

Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead

Where The Crawdads Sing meets Twilight in this twisted tale of murder, obsessive love and the beastly urges that lie dormant within us all… even the God-fearing folk of Bottom Springs, Louisiana.

The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis

A searing multi-generational novel—set in the 1980s in racially and politically turbulent Philadelphia and in the tiny town of Bonaparte, Alabama—about a mother fighting for her sanity and survival.

The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon

The fates of two bitter enemies with opposing magical abilities collide in a spellbinding fantasy romance set in a Southeast Asian-inspired world ravaged by storms.

A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke

A chilling, gothic thriller following an urban explorer who investigates a shipwreck that she believes to be deserted… or is it?

Wavewalker: A Memoir of Breaking Free by Suzanne Heywood

The incredible true story of how the adventure of a lifetime became one child’s worst nightmare – and how her determination to educate herself enabled her to escape.

Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid delivers a sexy opposites-attract hockey romance between a shy goaltender and his charming All-Star teammate.

Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer

The world’s most dangerous criminal. The detective who put him behind bars. The stage is set… and only one of them will come out on top.

Ignite by Andre De Grasse

Insightful, practical lessons on life to help you unlock your hidden potential and stare down life’s challenges from an Olympic and world champion.

Vote for your Most Anticipated Read

Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to participate in HarperCollins Canada’s “Pitch Wars” by voting for the book you want to be crowned the most highly anticipated read of the season!

Once the winning book has been crowned, we’ll host a giveaway of all 9 books included in the battle

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