This fall, book lovers have much to anticipate, with exciting releases in fiction, biographies, memoirs, poetry collections, and topical nonfiction. Here are five upcoming works you’re bound to hear about.

The Disappearers by Marlon James

Marlon James returns to Jamaica, echoing themes from his Booker Prize-winning “A Brief History of Seven Killings.” His novel “The Disappearers” is framed around the 1988 beating of eight gay men rehearsing for a play. James skillfully blends humor, popular culture, compassion, and personal experience. His profound observation, “I refuse to believe there is any lesson to be learned from suffering an atrocity,” underscores the novel’s intensity. Released September 1.

American Scoundrel by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark

Authored by Kai Bird and Susan Goldmark, “American Scoundrel” explores Roy Cohn’s influence, from his role as assistant to Sen. Joseph McCarthy to mentoring Donald Trump. The biography draws from government documents, archives, and interviews, including surprising interactions with Trump himself. Though Trump was “gracious,” he was not forthcoming, citing his presidential duties as a limitation. Available September 1.

Switzy by Emma Cline

Emma Cline, known for “The Girls,” presents “Switzy,” which follows a retired businessman en route to an assisted dying facility in Zurich. The narrative fragments reflect a life spent “on the surface.” Cline’s examination of declining mental capacity and poignant storytelling make this a compelling read. Released September 8 and longlisted for the Booker Prize.

Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li

“Music Against the Night” is Yiyun Li’s sixth novel. It focuses on a late 18th-century piano prodigy and the orphaned musician who chooses to marry him. Li weaves music into themes of despair and mortality, stating, “It is despair that one must not submit to.” Released October 13, this novel offers a meditation on loss and time.

Promise Me, America by Joe Biden

Presidential memoirs often shape legacies. In “Promise Me, America,” former President Joe Biden reflects on defeating Donald Trump in 2020, promoting green energy legislation, and appointing Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Readers may seek insights into Biden’s health, debate performances, and his decision to call off reelection. Available November 17.