50 Most Anticipated Books of the Fall

by Ayad Akhtar

A profound and provocative inquiry into an artist’s complex American identity. Full review >

by Yaa Gyasi

In a quietly poignant story, a lonely woman finds a way to be less alone. Full review >

by Robert Jones Jr.

An ambitious, imaginative, and important tale of Black queerness through history. Full review >

by Phil Klay

An unflinching and engrossing exploration of violence’s agonizing persistence. Full review >

by Tana French

Slow moving and richly layered. Full review >

by Bryan Washington

A subtle and moving exploration of love, family, race, and the long, frustrating search for home. Full review >

by Rumaan Alam

Addressing race, risk, retreat, and the ripple effects of a national emergency, Alam's novel is just in time for this moment. Full review >

by Susanna Clarke

Weird and haunting and excellent. Full review >

by Marilynne Robinson

An elegantly written proof of the thesis that love conquers all—but not without considerable pain. Full review >

by Sigrid Nunez

Dryly funny and deeply tender; draining and worth it. Full review >

by Scott Anderson

An engrossing history of the early days of the CIA. Full review >

by David Chang & Gabe Ulla

An entertaining, admirably candid self-assessment of life in the foodie fast lane. Full review >

by Sophia Chang

An intimate, entertaining, and engrossing read for hip-hop fans. Full review >

by Leonard Downie Jr.

An absorbing career memoir and an illuminating history of the Post’s news coverage during the last 50 years. Full review >

by Ruby Hamad

An extraordinary book for anyone who wishes to pay more than lip service to truly inclusive, intersectional feminism. Full review >

by Carl Hoffman

A valuable portrait of authoritarianism in action and its more-than-willing adherents. Full review >

by Jill Lepore

A fascinating, expertly guided exploration of a little-known corner of the recent past. Full review >

by Claudia Rankine

A work that should move, challenge, and transform every reader who encounters it. Full review >

by Ian W. Toll

A conventional but richly rewarding history of the last war that turned out well for the U.S. Full review >

by Tim Weiner

A gripping history of 75 years of Russian-American conflict with the dismal conclusion that we seem outmatched. Full review >

by Mike Curato ; illustrated by Mike Curato

Buy it. Read it. Share it. Full review >

by Ger Duany with Garen Eileen Thomas

An intimate look from a refugee’s perspective at the toll war takes. Full review >

by Chloe Gong

A must-read with a conclusion that will leave readers craving more. Full review >

by Jessica Jung

Shimmering. Full review >

by Bill Konigsberg

A heartbreaking bridge into depression supported by a strong foundation of hope. Full review >

by Nina LaCour

Gripping; an emotion-packed must-read. Full review >

by Karen M. McManus

Another McManus novel worth pulling an all-nighter for. Full review >

by Garth Nix

Readers will beg for more adventures in this London. Full review >

by Mark Oshiro

A meditation and adventure quest offering solace to anyone bearing an unfair burden. Full review >

by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam

Awardworthy. Soul-stirring. A must-read. Full review >

by Van Hoang ; illustrated by Nguyen Quang & Kim Lien

At its core, a tale of magic and family strongly grounded in contemporary reality. Full review >

by Gail Jarrow

A fascinating example of excellence in juvenile nonfiction. Full review >

by Daniel Kraus ; illustrated by Rovina Cai

Reflective children will revel in this thought-provoking world. Full review >

by Kwame Mbalia

Packs a punch. Full review >

by Daniel Nayeri

A modern epic. Full review >

by Naomi Shihab Nye ; illustrated by Rafael López

Striking use of everyday images and timely themes makes this free verse collection meaningful, memorable, and accessible. Full review >

by James Patterson & Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile

A stellar collaboration that introduces an important and intriguing individual to today’s readers. Full review >

by David A. Robertson

This middle-grade fantasy deftly and compellingly centers Indigenous culture. Full review >

by Jacqueline Woodson

A poignant and achingly beautiful narrative shedding light on the price of a violent sport. Full review >

by Kelly Yang

Don’t miss this brave hero as she confronts anti-immigrant hatred in a timely historical novel. Full review >

by Victoria Allenby ; photographed by Victoria Allenby

Clear, crisp, clean, and concise—trucks and shapes have never before looked (or sounded) this good. Full review >

by Derrick Barnes ; illustrated by Gordon C. James

The title says it all: Black boys are “every good thing.” Full review >

by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

An introduction to Earth for children big and small who live in this galaxy, or beyond. Full review >

by Terry Fan & Eric Fan with Devin Fan ; illustrated by Terry Fan & Eric Fan with Devin Fan

A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity. Full review >

by Susanna Isern ; illustrated by Daniel Montero Galán ; translated by Jon Brokenbrow

This lovely book about forgiveness shows that friendship can form even in the most unlikely situations. Full review >

by Thao Lam ; illustrated by Thao Lam

A timely, resonant, exceptional model of visual storytelling; the ironic title is a seaworthy companion to “a wing and a... Full review >

by Meg Medina ; illustrated by Sonia Sánchez

A tender story of friendship and change. Full review >

by Jordan Scott ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

An astounding articulation of both what it feels like to be different and how to make peace with it. Full review >

by Duncan Tonatiuh ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh

Simply spellbinding. Full review >

by Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Khoa Le

Poignant storytelling with stunning visuals. Full review >