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Every month, Barnes & Noble highlights standout new releases across genres, and for October, the retailer has selected The Mad Wife: A Novel by Meagan Church as its official Book of the Month.
The novel follows Lulu Carson, a seemingly perfect 1950s suburban housewife whose carefully curated world begins to fracture. Church blends domestic detail with psychological tension, pulling readers into a story where reality and imagination blur—and the cost of perfection is steep.
On Instagram, Church celebrated the honor with a visit to Chicago-area Barnes & Noble stores, leaving behind stacks of signed copies for fans. "Beyond grateful for the Barnes & Noble October Fiction Pick!" she wrote.
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Church recently discussed her creative process on the Book Gang podcast, explaining how she pivoted from historical fiction to domestic suspense. She dove deep into 1950s culture — everything from S&H Green Stamps to molded Jell-O salads — while also researching chilling medical histories of women labeled with "hysteria" and subjected to treatments like lobotomies and electroshock therapy.
The result is a layered narrative that feels both authentic to its period and disturbingly relevant, making The Mad Wife a timely choice for readers who crave suspense rooted in history.
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Other October Picks From Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble's curation doesn't stop with The Mad Wife. Their full list of October picks spans mystery, fantasy, romance, and nonfiction:
Dead Man Blues by S.D. House – An atmospheric whodunit about a double murder in a small Southern town.
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang – A historical fantasy retelling an ancient Chinese legend filled with beauty and danger.
Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg – A nonfiction guide to unlocking deeper human connection.
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The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig – A haunting fairytale romance for fans of dark YA fantasy.
The Sherlock Society by James Ponti – A clever, action-filled mystery for younger readers, channeling the spirit of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys.
From domestic drama to historical fantasy, October's lineup showcases Barnes & Noble's range — ensuring there's something new for every kind of reader.
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