We’ve been talking for months about the books we’re looking forward to this fall, and the season is finally here. Our bookshelves are already groaning under the weight of all the new September releases.
To celebrate, this week’s contest offers TWO lucky readers a chance to win a specially selected package of 3 fall books tailored to your interests. Just tell us what your favorite genre is in the comments. See below for more details—and good luck!
TO ENTER: Tell us what your favorite type of book to read is (biography, mystery, etc.) and the editors of BookPage will come up with three fall books you’re sure to love.
CONTEST DETAILS: Two winners will be chosen by random.org from among entries received by 5 pm CST on Friday, August 31. Each winner will receive copies of three (3) books, to be determined based on their entry. Prize must be shipped to a North American address, and Rhode Island residents are not eligible. (Full contest rules here.) Good luck!
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ETA: Congratulations to our winners, Lexie and Rachel! Lexie loves contemporary literary fiction, and Rachel enjoys crossover YA fantasy.
Thanks to all who entered! Contest is now closed.
Historical novels are my favorite types of books, although I read and enjoy almost any other kinds of books.
I love Southern fiction and mystery/suspense books.
My favorite types of books to read are historical fiction followed closely by narrative non-fiction. Thanks for another great contest!
I love biography, historical novels, and books about New England. I change my interests often though and appreciate any good book. I looking at Hawthorne and Emily Dickinson now.
I have a particular penchant for comtemporary literary fiction, with
historical fiction a close second.
Historical and literary fiction!
I enjoy literary fiction particularly family sagas which interest me greatly.
I enjoy classic novels, contemporary fiction, and especially any kind of war novel- from historical to fictional to biography.
I’m a literary fiction man.
I love Fiction! take me to a place that is away from here and provide characters that have difficulty with life, but are persevering by using resources available to them. I learn about myself when reading this
type of fiction.
Literary fiction for sure!
I like myteries–especially foreign mysteries — and also enjoy literary fiction and historial fiction based on facts.
Southern literary fiction (specifically Southern grotesque)
Historical fiction since it transports me far away and is memorable.
My favorite genre is mystery/crime/thriller
It’s so hard to pick favorite, but I love fiction with magical realism elements and/or lush descriptions of nature or food. Great contest!
With all the stress andtroubles, in the world today, I prefer to read humorous fiction. Something quirky, with a couple of good laughs.
Legal thrillers, crime/action thrillers, southern lit, and historical fiction are some of my favorites.
I love historical fiction!
Historical Fiction, Food Writing (both fiction & non-fiction) and Literary Fiction.
Anything that is mystery/thriller that is local—–Great Lakes and Florida. They have such great writers!!!
I love to read just about anything, but I’m especially fond of horror and/or post-apocalyptic fiction. “The Dog Stars” is waiting for me at the library, and I can’t wait for this work day to be over so I can go and get it!!
I really like mysteries.
Thrillers! Love a good, suspenseful page-turner…
Love contemporary fiction/literature. Reading saved me while recovering fron an injury this summer!
Literary fiction is my favorite genre. Thank you for the chance to enter.
Historical fiction, specifically WWII fiction; contemporary women’s fiction; mystery (but not gory).
Bloody murder/mystery + Quirky Biography + Insightful Non-fiction
I love literary fiction and biography the most!
I love fiction- and a good mystery!
Historical novels or historical mysteries or just great novels.
I love literary fiction, classic novels, and women’s literary fiction. I also really enjoy children’s books as well, as I have two children.
Historical fiction (mainly gothic in style), mystery, and British literature are some of my favorites!
Just about anything, but especially literary fiction, essay anthologies and humor.
I prefer adult contemporary fiction, which is what I primarily review on my blog, but I also love mysteries/crime novels (especially noir), and YA fiction. Recently, I’ve developed an interest in historical fiction as well.
What a great contest! I have a soft spot for literary fiction, but that’s such a hard genre to define, isn’t it? I’m really looking forward to The Twelve (but isn’t everyone??) and the new Mark Helprin this fall, among others. Outside of literary fiction, I read a lot of narrative non-fiction, too.
I love historical fiction, Southern fiction, literary fiction and almost any type of fiction. I just love books!
I love a good mystery (fiction)!!
I’m a big fan of transgressive fiction, memoirs, and anything feminist.
I will read about any type of novel as long as the subject interests me but I love a good suspense novel!
I love Irish fiction! My favorite is Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly. I like any fiction with great character development and a strong story/relationships.
I love young adult fiction, specifically fantasy. My favorites tend to be books that both adults and young adults can enjoy, like Harry Potter.
I love Horror and Sci-fi!
I love a mystery!
Definitely literary fiction is first, followed by narrative non-fiction/memoir, and fantasy.
Post-apocalyptic and thrillers!
Mysteries!
I love history (non-fiction); mystery and post-Apocalypse.
My favorite genres include dystopian, post-apocalyptic, speculative fiction, science fiction, urban fantasy, steampunk, and classics.
Contemporary Fiction
I love thrillers. I love the feeling when I can’t wait to turn the next page and the next page and the page after that. Thrillers excite me since you get to see inside the villain’s mind and try to piece together the pieces of the puzzle while getting a sense of what not just the good guy is like, but the bad guy as well.
My favorite is family mysteries. Families with secrets and something to hide that unravel throughout the novel.
Contemporary fiction
Sports biographies. That’s all I’ve been reading lately. So inspiring!
I love to read thillers,mystery,true crime,memoirs and any other books that catch my attention.
I all all over the page with my favorite genre, but for the purposes of this contest, I will say multi-cultural books by emerging authors.
I love memoirs and literary fiction. Thanks for the contest!
I love romance books..pick me !!
I love fiction . I read everything.
Fiction. Any type of novel.
Literary fiction, thrillers ( a la Lippman, French, Penny), and horror.
Woo hoo!
Teen fiction, especially science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian!
I really enjoy literary fiction. I have heard that genre is on the decline, but I refuse to believe it!
I like history (fiction or non-fiction) and travel.
My favorite genre is mysteries especially books written in the style of Agatha Christie.
Love fiction with quirky characters. English, southern, historical, modern.
Oh, I love this idea. I read mostly literary fiction. When you announce the winner, I would love to hear what books you chose for them!
Many thanks,
Katie
I love many types of fiction- looking forward to the release of Lisa Genova’s new book, period mysteries like Jacqueline Winspear’s and Charles Todd’s books, Susan Isaacs upcoming release, Nelson DeMille, Penny Vincenzi.
I love to learn something new when I read, so historical fiction makes me happy.
Mystery/suspense is my favorite genre, in the fall especially
To pick one is tough. I love fiction and non-fiction! My top fantasy picks are fantasy, contemporary and thriller. In non-fiction I love memoirs, plant-based nutrition books and plant-based cookbooks.
Literary fiction is my favorite genre. It can be historical, mystery, or other.
Tend toward suspense and thriller, but I cannot wait for The Twelve and The Casual Vacancy!
Literary fiction, with a slant toward sci-fi and dysfunctional families. Please, no vampires!
I love mystery and romance novels the best!
It’s hard to pick a favorite. But if I were on a stranded island and had the choice of only three books to keep me company I would say fiction in the form of “The Light at the End of The Ocean” or “The Orchardist” or “Mudbound.” Period fiction.
I am fan of fiction such as fantasy and books about solitary characters.
Historical fiction for me!
My favorites are literary fiction and memoirs.
This would be a great contest to win!
I love fiction and comtemporary fiction
Thanks for the giveaway! My favorite genre is historical fiction
I love mysteries and historical fiction!
I have read some amazing books this summer. I call my favorite category smart fiction. I love a book with an interesting twist! Not a mystery, just clever writing and well developed characters.
mysteries or historical fiction
I’m pretty indiscriminate, just love books, but my current area of interest is memoirs of scientists, artists & explorers. Second favorite literary fiction.
It’s hard to narrow down my fiction reading taste to one or two genres as my reading is generally very eclectic, but I’d have to say I’m partial to mystery-suspense-thrillers at the moment.
I love everything from Jeffery Deaver to Stephen King to Nicholas Sparks! I tend to jump from genre to genre depending on my mood!
I love all types of fiction, but historical fiction is my favorite.
Mystery thriller’s /historical fiction are my favorite.
I love reading Amish fiction and Culinary mysteries.
Thrillers – legal, medical; contemporary fiction
THRILLERS are what thrill me!
YA fiction, particularly YA contemporary literary fiction.
I love “Murder/Mayhem” Mysteries first and foremost then Cozy Mysteries. After that suspense of all types, mainly Cold War/Spy series. Overall I just love books of all types!!!
I’d say my favourite books to read are memoirs. I enjoy fiction but always find myself drawn back to memoirs/biographies.
Historical Fantasy / Fiction
I like literary fiction
Love contemporary romance
I love contemporary literary fiction, especially about the 20th century … and any story that delves deeply into its characters’ souls and relations. Thank you for offering this gift!
I love historical fiction but also read a lot of chick-lit, young adult and mysteries
Sweeping historical fiction (e.g Ken Follett doorstop books) and historical fantasy (like the Deryni books by Katherine Kurtz) that seem a lot like merry old England with magic.
Fiction, especially historical fiction and fantasy (i.e. Alice Hoffman)
My favorite, if I have to choose, is contemporary fiction.
Literary fiction is my favorite genre.
Just two genres? Impossible! But if it must be so, then psychological thrillers and character-driven literary fiction for me, please!
I love good literary fiction, dystopian and horror. There are so many great books coming out this fall, I can’t wait!
I’m in a literary fiction mood
Thank you for the contest! Romantic-suspense and contemporary romance are always favorite genres.
I love all types of genres… All I need is a good story. Historical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, it doesn’t matter as long as it grabs me. This fall I am really looking forward to The Twelve by Justin Cronin and Live by Night by Dennis Lehane. I hope I win!
I love biographies! I especially adore ones that deal with culture shock, travel or overcoming a personal struggle, i.e. addiction, brain injury, divorce, etc.
I love any fiction that is well written! I couldn’t name my favorite genre if I had to! There are just too many great books to read!
My favorite genres are mystery/thrillers and urban fantasy. I’m in the middle of several mystery series right now (Jonathan Kellerman, Deborah Crombie, Stephen White) and voraciously reading the Harry Dresden series by Jim Butcher.
Historical fiction and mystery.
Contemporary fiction
I love memoirs and contemporary literary fiction.
I love mysteries and historical fiction.
Always love literary/historical fiction……..love books period!
I love scifi and horror, and can’t wait for The Twelve!
I really enjoy literary fiction both contemporary and classic.
Literary fiction
American historical fiction and southern literary fiction
I am an avid fiction reader of books that are new, current best sellers, full of worthwhile content! Life is too short to read crap… There are too many GOOD books to read!
Fiction.
I prefer contemporary literary fiction.
This is awesome! I enjoy Fantasy Fiction, generally of the Teen Lit age range. I love the likes of Jim Butcher when it comes to adult fiction. I also love Male Teen Angst books, be they Gay/Coming Out Centered, or coming of age and breaking social stigma.
This is a great giveaway-thank you! I prefer mysteries, but will read just about anything!
mystery/suspense followed by contemporary fiction. Thanks!
Literary fiction all the way!
I like historical fiction, mysteries, and literary fiction and anything edgy!
Literary fiction
I love literary fiction!
Literary fiction. I seem to lean toward British authors.
I like pretty much any fiction, especially mysteries and YA. But if it’s got a good hook and it’s a page turner, I’m in.
Contemporary fiction and mysteries
Mysteries, thrillers, art books- of course only picking three categories is pretty hard.
I love literary fiction! Though mysteries are good as well!
I enjoy reading fiction.
I love books about books–mysteries, fiction, memoir–if the book is about/by/or contains a main character who is a reader, writer, librarian, bookbinder, book seller, etc., I’m there!
My favorite genre is realistic fiction. Thanks for the contest! It’s fun to see the photo of the books to come!
I love fiction, especially if it’s set in Scotland, Ireland, France, England or the Southern U.S.
I am an avid reader and love most genres, especially legal thrillers, mysteries, and women’s fiction.
I love any kind of mysteries, especially cozy mysteries.
Historical Fiction
Science Fiction/Speculative Fiction
Alternate History
I love any book that has an interesting story. I will read any genre if the story is interesting.
I love to read mysteries and thrillers.
Southern fiction, mystery, chick lit
I love mysteries and fiction of all types.
I love historical fiction and also read a lot of mysteries and thrillers
Literary fiction, mysteries and anything between two covers. I just love reading all types of books
I love fiction; magical fiction (think Alice Hoffman), historical fiction, contemporary fiction, horror/psychological thrillers. As long as it has well-developed, quirky characters I will read it! Thanks for the chance!
Historical fiction is the best!!!!
I’m a mystery fan. Thanks for the chance.
Historical fiction, please! (or any fiction really)
Nonfiction and/or young adult are my favorites
It’s so hard to choose! I’d have to go with dystopian novels, literary fiction or thrillers.
Literary/contemperary fiction!
I enjoy Southern fiction, mystery/suspense and all things Irish!
My favorite genre is historical fiction.
I enjoy a good mystery.
Hi! My choice would be any kind of fiction book or a good romance book.
I like southern fiction and southern mysteries.
Historical fiction and also mystery/thrillers; but better yet a good historical mystery.
Mystery is my favorite genre.
Thanks for the chance to enter.
Love this blog!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE historical fiction, followed closely by a good mystery!
Historical fiction, by far, are my favorite. I love them because I often learn about events that have taken place during history that I was never aware of. After reading a good historical fiction, I often go out to do research of my own to find out what was fact vs. fiction- fun! My latest read, “Kincaid and the Legal Massacre” by Curtis D. Carney, which is about the Northern Fur Seal and and how people engaged in a struggle to restrain the massacring of fur seals while trying to rescue their wives from freelance kidnappers – can’t believe this stuff actually went on.
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Paranormal romance is my brain candy. But I always read the best sellers, regardless of genre, because I want to know what all the buzz is about.
I really enjoy British detective and mystery fiction!
Mystery/Thrillers
My favorite genre is Mystery, followed closely by travel memoirs.
Historical fiction, snarky funny autobiographies (like Laurie Notaro or Jen Lancaster) and ANYTHING written by Bill Bryson!
Since a child I have enjoyed historical fiction and mysteries.
I love mysteries especially British ones. A cozy is fun, too.
You’re awesome, Bookcase for sponsoring this contest.
I want to learn about the why people live throughout the globe during any time period. Further, I read to learn how to write better. Lastly, after I read a book, I write a meaningful review in my journal to share on-line with the book community and more importantly with the author or authoress. I look forward to new reading as summer quickly fades to autumn. Three cheers to good reading! Hooray, Deborah
Southern fiction and romance!!!
mysteries and historical fiction
Adventure fiction with a touch of history ala Clive Cussler!
Historical Fiction and Biography
It is so hard to pick just one because I love all books but especially contemporary fiction and southern fiction. I love first time authors especially those in Discover New Writers from B&N and of course Book Page reviews!
I love southern fiction and mystery/thrillers.
Historical fiction is my favorite genre!
I love literary fiction.
Historical Fiction, and Amish Fiction (eg. Beverly Lewis.)
My favorite books are historical fiction.
My favorite are mysteries!
I love historical fiction and mystery, equally.
British crime tops my list followed by historical and literary fiction.
I absolutely love historical fiction! What a great giveaway!
Love legal / crime novels.
I just like current novels…I guess just fiction? Literary fiction?
I’m particularly fond of literary fiction and suspense. I love reading any book that will keep me turning pages late into the night …
Southern fiction/mysteries/contemporary/women’s fiction – any combination of the above.
I love mysteries, especially Late-nineteenth century English (Ann Perry is my favorite) and historical fiction, especially about the Elizabethan age.
I love Historical Inspiration or just Historical and also Inspirational fiction. I also read Contemporary.
Historical fiction, stories set in foreign lands, women authors are a few of my favorite reads.
Graphic Novels
I am always looking for a great biography to read. I love to do my own research during and after I read one.
My favorite genre is historical fiction.
Literary and Historical fiction.
i love so many types but if i had to choose–fantasy is my favorite genre <3 thank you so much for the opportunity!
I love literary, historical fiction, and sci-fi.
I love historical fiction, mostly from 19th and 20th centuries.
My favorite is History,fiction or non is ok with me…
I love mysteries, particularly historical ones, and historic fiction.
Short story collections and literary fiction!
I like literary fiction first but a good mystery is hard to beat.
I like bio’s and historical anything
I love to read contemporary and historical fiction where characters deal with both common and unusual happenings in their lives. Some of my favorites are Defending Jacob, Still Alice, and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb.
Contemporary fiction!
Suspense, mystery and historical fiction.
i love a good mystery! also legal thrillers!
It’s a three-way tie: historical fiction & literary fiction & mystery. (And I could throw in a spice of Southern Gothic as well.)
Travel writing and food writing are two of my favorites, especially if the two are artfully combined as in the style of M.F.K. Fisher. Historical and literary fiction closely follow.
I like fiction — contemporary and historical (is the bigger category — literary fiction?). I just like to read all types of fiction books.
My favorite books are action mystery thrillers.like Lee child clive cussler. John grisham.
My favorite books are mystery/suspense and literary fiction. Thanks for this great contest!
This is an awesome contest! I love memoirs, anthologies, and mysteries.
Romance….
Contemporary literary fiction.
Historical fiction and memoirs. Great contest!
Science fiction definitely my favourite! Historical fiction a close second!!
I love literary fiction and paranormal YA. Oh! This giveaway is GOOD. Hope I’m lucky enough to win! Thanks!
Literary Fiction/Southern Fiction
Humor is my thing! Mostly because I haven’t read many humor books lately. I also love psychological thrillers!
i love literary fiction with an occasional “mass market” science book (ala Brian Greene
Literature, award winning books & authors, contemporary fiction (especially translated), Russian authors (past and present).
I just adore anything in the Yound Adult genre.
All types of fiction, mostly literary fiction
History / Biographies / Mysteries
Just to name a few.
I love literary fiction!
Historical fiction!!!
I read chick-lit books but since I am a middle school librarian you will see me read many young adult books.
General fiction seems to be my favorite, because it is so varied!
My vote goes to historical fiction.
I love mysteries and book on fictional history and woman’s lives in the past and present.
Can’t live without historical fiction.
I love historical fiction and would love some new books.
I like mysteries.
Urban Fantasy!! I love the action!
Lately I’m loving sci fi/fantasy, but historical fiction is the old standby…
I love books about the law and lawyers (Grisham), 1Q84, political books, some historical fiction, literature, love James Lee Burke.
I love Southern lit.
Science Fiction
My favorite type of fiction is female centric, quirky/surreal stuff like Aimee Bender, Karen Russell and Kelly Link.
Love mystery and contemporary fiction..love the contest!!
Memoirs!
Mystery/suspense books are my absolute favorite!
I love historical fiction, young adult novels, and romance.
Historical Fiction, The Tudors and all offshoots.
American Muslim biographies and fiction.
Bluestocking Lit.
I love crime. Cops, bad guys, dead bodies, maybe a little romance, what more could you ask for? I also like to read horror and mystery. I work at a library so I love to read no matter what….
contemporary fiction and thrillers
I love biographies, mysteries and contemporary fiction!
Mystery with a little romance thrown in!!! Can’t beat that!
My favorite genres are literary and historical fiction. I also like anything quirky.
Literary Fiction, please!!!…like NW by Zadie Smith
Mysteries! But I like just about anything.
I love dysfunctional family fiction. Guilty pleasure. Mostly literary fiction.
General fiction, young adult fiction, anything with a supernatural twist, urban fantasy, sci-fi/fantasy… I’m easy to please!
I love fiction of most any kind. If I’m forced to narrow it down I’d choose literary fiction and mystery.
Fiction is my thing. Mysteries, historical fiction and contemporary are all good. Also like self help books.
I don’t know if I have a favorite genre. I read so much–a little of this and a little of that. It all depends on my mood at the time.
Novels
Memoirs and Biographies
I like historical fiction (not necessarily romance) and mysteries.
Mystery and historical fiction
My first love is literary fiction but also love mysteries and biographies and autobiographies. Happy Labor Day!!!!!
I love novels that feature strong, independent women.
Bring on the women’s fiction!