The fall publishing season is set to release a robust collection of new books, spanning genres from historical fiction and science fiction to crime thrillers and personal memoirs.

Among the notable fiction releases is Robert Harris's new novel, "Agrippa," which delves into ancient Rome and focuses on Emperor Augustus’s right-hand man. Marlon James offers a crime story set in late 1980s Kingston, Jamaica, exploring the aftermath of a brutal attack on gay men in "The Disappearers." Ariel Lawhon’s historical novel revisits Ireland’s Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, in 16th-century Ireland. Emma Cline’s latest work follows an aging executive reflecting on his life as he travels to Switzerland for assisted suicide, encountering his estranged daughter and an old friend along the way.

Science fiction and speculative fiction are also represented. Chloe Benjamin’s novel sees a scientist in Antarctica experimenting with time travel and alternate universes after a personal tragedy. Emily St. John Mandel, author of "Station Eleven," returns with a futuristic tale set in 2031, exploring the period after the fall of the United States, where a mysterious disappearance opens a door to a hidden world. Hernan Diaz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning author sets his new novel centuries in the future, following a Dickensian orphan who stumbles upon a world-changing innovation.

Authors familiar to readers are releasing new works across various genres. Jodi Picoult’s novel, "The Way Life Should Be," centers on a woman working in emergency preparedness whose life is impacted by disaster. John Green, known for "The Fault in Our Stars," returns with a youthful romance about two actors whose careers, and budding romance, take off after starring in an Andy Warhol biopic. Min Jin Lee, author of "Pachinko," presents a multigenerational story of the Koh family’s journey from Seoul to Southern California. Sarah Langan offers a horror novel with a "tradwife lit" theme, focusing on a journalist investigating a hyper-feminine influencer. Barbara Kingsolver, a Pulitzer Prize winner, has penned a decade-spanning story about love and art. Bonnie Garmus, author of "Lessons in Chemistry," explores the 1980s New York City publishing world in her new novel. Sarah J. Maas continues her popular "Court of Thorns and Roses" series with a new installment promising romance and adventure. Michael Connelly’s 21st Harry Bosch thriller delves into the detective’s past and his time at a troubled children’s facility.

Nonfiction offerings include Harlan Coben’s exploration of his writing process and philosophy. Classicist Emily Wilson presents a collection of essays touching on various subjects, from ancient comedy to modern-day philosophy and culture. Stanford neuroscientist Andrew D. Huberman makes his literary debut with guidelines for better living. Ben Macintyre recounts the story of a KGB spy in Iran during the early 1980s who became a double agent for MI6. Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel shares details of his career rise and personal life. Malcolm Gladwell examines the issue of gun violence in the United States. Investigative journalist Cheyenne Roundtree details the rise and fall of a hip hop mogul. Sylvester Stallone reflects on his life and career, from his early days to the success of "Rocky." Robert Kolker tells the story of a Pennsylvania Catholic family dealing with a rare genetic dementia mutation. Evan Gershkovich, imprisoned in Russia, offers a prison memoir. Tracy Daugherty turns his attention to the life and work of Cormac McCarthy. Michael Douglas shares his life story, including his relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas, and his career highlights. Historian Nathaniel Philbrick examines the impact of the California Gold Rush. Dustin Hoffman, with Ariel Levy, shares his memoirs, chronicling his journey from an unknown actor to a Hollywood legend. LeVar Burton looks back on his life and career as an actor and storyteller.