Samantha: The Next Chapter Available for Pre-Order

What did I say about an American Girl book targeted towards older readers literally yesterday?

The mysterious book on pre-order for October 13, 2026 has been revealed as a book titled Samantha: The Next Chapter, targeted towards adult collectors. This book is written by Fiona Davis, who is a New York Times bestselling author who writes historical fiction inspired by New York City.

Adult fans can continue Samantha Parkington’s story in this historical-fiction novel set in 1920 New York City. Now 25 years old, Samantha is working hard to educate women in New York about suffrage and encourage them to vote in their first presidential election that fall. But when Samantha’s large inheritance, including her childhood Mount Bedford home, is stolen in a shocking scheme, she goes from socialite to shop girl overnight and experiences a very different side of New York City living in a boarding house. Searching for clues regarding the theft of her inheritance, she infiltrates the business of a notorious criminal in New York City. Determined as ever, Samantha will do whatever it takes to find answers and save her family’s legacy.

The book is available for pre-order, for release on October 13.