End-of-Summer Reading List: Diverse New Releases Across Genres

As summer draws to a close, a diverse array of newly published books offers readers engaging options to savor the season's final days. This curated list spans multiple genres, providing something for every literary taste.

Thomas Fuller's "The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for Glory" chronicles the inspiring journey of the Cubs, a high school football team from the California School for the Deaf in Riverside. Established in 1953, this institution has long been a cornerstone for deaf education. Fuller's narrative explores how the team overcomes various obstacles, including health issues and socioeconomic challenges, while navigating a sport predominantly designed for hearing participants.

For travel enthusiasts, "We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay: Tips, Tales, Travels" by Gary Janetti offers a collection of humorous essays based on his global adventures. Janetti, known for his work on popular television shows like "Family Guy" (created by Seth MacFarlane in 1999) and "Will & Grace" (which originally aired from 1998 to 2006), shares experiences from iconic journeys such as trips on the Orient Express, a luxury train service initiated in 1883, and the Queen Mary 2, a modern ocean liner launched in 2003. His anecdotes include practical travel advice and reflections on solo dining experiences.

"Errands & Espionage" by Sam Tschida presents a unique blend of domestic life and international intrigue. The novel follows Gabby Greene, a mother of two who unexpectedly becomes involved with the CIA, an agency established in 1947. The plot revolves around her mission to infiltrate the Russian mob, an organized crime group that emerged in the former Soviet Union during the 1970s, while managing her family responsibilities.

"A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson" by Camille Peri delves into the unconventional relationship between the renowned Scottish author and his American wife.

This biographical work explores the lives of Robert Louis Stevenson, the Scottish novelist behind classics like "Treasure Island" (first serialized in 1881-1882) and "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (published in 1886), and Fanny Van de Grift, born in Indianapolis in 1840. Their relationship, which began in 1876, challenged Victorian-era norms and supported Stevenson's literary career.

Lastly, "My Favorite Mistake" by Marian Keyes, an Irish author born in 1963, continues her popular Walsh family series. This contemporary drama focuses on Anna, a marketing executive from New York City, the most populous U.S. city, as she confronts past relationships in her Irish hometown. While part of a series that began with "Watermelon" in 1995, this novel stands independently, offering Keyes' signature blend of humor and emotional depth.

These diverse titles provide readers with a range of options to conclude their summer reading, from inspiring true stories to lighthearted travel tales and compelling fiction.