Goodreads recently revealed their list of the most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy books releasing in the month of October. As always, this list is according to Goodreads Members. What are you looking forward to reading this month? A Spindle Splintered By Alix R. Harrow Publication Date: October 5th It's Zinnia Gray's twenty-first birthday, which is extra-special because it's the last birthday she'll ever have. When she was young, an industrial accident left Zinnia with a rare condition.