As the season for fall reading comes into full swing, readers have plenty to anticipate. Publishers are set to bring out some of the year's most eagerly awaited books, reports TIME. From thrilling mysteries to introspective memoirs, the forthcoming books will keep readers engaged far into the winter months.
A mix of a variety of genres and voices
Some of the genre's largest gems are coming back with brand-new titles. Amor Towles, famous for A Gentleman in Moscow, returns with Table for Two (Sept. 9). Horror fans can braise themselves for Bleed (Sept. 16), the new novel by Stephen King. Literary heavy hitter Zadie Smith is publishing her ambitious historical fiction The Fraud (Sept. 23), a reimagine of a true 19th century trial.
Memoirs, sequels and hotly anticipated debuts in the works
Fans of Michelle Zauner (Crying in H Mart) can expect her new memoir Memory Palace on Oct. 14, as Leigh Bardugo keeps the fantasy going with The Familiar's Return (Oct. 28). Other highly expected works include debut author Kemi Adebayo's The Weight of Water (Nov. 4), already making waves with its lyrical writing.
Here's a brief list of releases following Sept. 5, 2025:
• Table for Two – Amor Towles (Sept. 9)
• Bleed – Stephen King (Sept. 16)
• The Fraud – Zadie Smith (Sept. 23)
• Memory Palace – Michelle Zauner (Oct. 14)
• The Familiar's Return – Leigh Bardugo (Oct. 28)
• The Weight of Water – Kemi Adebayo (Nov. 4)
These autumn releases are a blend of imagination, history, and bare-bones storytelling that guarantees there will be something for every type of reader. And with this many varieties, autumn 2025 could be one of the best book seasons in years.
