Books coming this fall, from a Joe Biden memoir to fiction

Key Points:

• Former President Joe Biden’s memoir “Promise Me, America” is a rare high-profile political book this fall, amid generally subdued interest in political nonfiction due to fast-moving news cycles and reader fatigue.
• Fiction dominates the book market with notable releases from Pulitzer winners Barbara Kingsolver and Hernan Diaz, as well as popular romantasy authors Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas, ensuring strong fiction sales through 2026.
• Celebrity memoirs from Oscar winners Sylvester Stallone, Michael Douglas, and Dustin Hoffman, alongside figures like Gloria Steinem and Colin Kaepernick, add to the fall’s diverse nonfiction offerings.
• Poetry gains renewed attention partly due to Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of “The Odyssey,” with new works from poets like Joy Harjo and collections honoring lesser-known poets contributing to a vibrant poetry season.
• History and cultural books cover a wide range of topics, including the rise and fall of democracy, race and racism, music history, and overlooked Black physicians, reflecting contemporary concerns and deep historical insights.