October Reads Worth Falling For

Danger, desire, second chances, and unexpected romance—discover this month’s Fresh Fiction Featured Books.

The Ghost and the Dead Librarian

The Cowboy and the Rodeo Queen

Her Royal Houseguest

by Jade Lee

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Berkley
October 2026
On Sale: September 22, 2026
Featuring: Dr. Nikké
336 pages
ISBN: B0GKF2V7MH
EAN: 9798217191444
Kindle: B0GKCVSLP8
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WELCOME TO THE KOKORO CAT CLINIC

Syou Ishida

Syou Ishida
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Cats once again prove to be the best medicine in the wonderful third book following the award‑winning, bestselling Japanese novel We’ll Prescribe You a Cat.

When you are lost, the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul will find for you.

Dr. Nikke and his clinic are always ready to offer their unconventional approach to healing. Although one never quite understands how they ended up there, each person who has walked through the door has left with a cat and a deeper understanding of themselves. Every time, the clinic reaffirms that the unbreakable bond between cats and people has the potential to heal and transform lives.

With Dr. Nikke as the constant that weaves each of these stories together, we meet a woman anxious about an upcoming competition, an overwhelmed young father, an illustrator questioning her career, and a young woman burdened with guilt. Digging ever deeper into the complicated minds of humans—and the love of their feline companions—this poignant, episodic novel provides something richer and more challenging than mere comfort: compassion.