Fall weather is reading weather. Everyone thinks so, including literary heavyweights like Jeffrey Eugenides , Salman Rushdie , and Isabel Allende , who have new books coming this season. Whether you're searching for visionary fiction, true tales of persistence, accounts from the political sphere, or quirky stories, here are our suggestions for your reading stack in the coming months.

Rabbit by Patricia Williams "I know a lot of people think they know what it's like to grow up in the hood," writes Patricia Williams (the titular Rabbit), "Like maybe they watched a couple of seasons of The Wire and they got the shit all figured out. But TV doesn't tell the whole story." The comedian's frank, account of growing up in Atlanta amid the crack epidemic fills in the blanks. (August 22, Dey Street Books)

Sisters by Lily Tuck Somewhat like Rebecca by way of Dept. of Speculation, Lily Tuck's novella delves into the graft-like nature of a new second marriage. The narrator observes how the ghosts of past love permeate her own relationship, at the same time as she describes the illicit way she and her husband fell in love. A surprising end and nimble prose make this one to devour in just a day. (September 5, Atlantic Monthly Press)

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward National Book Award–winning author Jesmyn Ward's memoir Men We Reaped revealed her own pain after addiction, suicide, and pure misfortune took the lives of several men she knew. In her newest novel, she sets on the trail of a Mississippi family also haunted by ghosts, addiction, and absences, as its members reunite after a long separation. (September 5, Scribner)

Coming to My Senses by Alice Waters This tale of how Chez Panisse came to be must be as close to an origin story as modern American culinary culture could have. Legendary chef Alice Waters tells her own story, which is one of '60s counterculture, rebellion, passion, and—of course—the sheer pleasure of food. (September 5, Clarkson Potter)

Tales of Two Americas edited by John Freeman One of the central lessons of the 2016 election and its aftermath was that America is divided: in its beliefs, in its media, and in its experiences. Writers including Roxane Gay, Edwidge Danticat, Joyce Carol Oates, and more survey our troubled times, telling real stories about the America they live in. (September 5, Penguin Books)

Worlds from the Word's End by Joanna Walsh Joanna Walsh's stories have earned praise from I Love Dick author Chris Kraus, practically the bat signal for experimental-fiction dabblers; and their brevity and witty curiosity make them perfect for fans of Lydia Davis. Take the one-page tale that investigates the mysterious symbol "x" ("his initial or a term of endearment," the narrator ponders), or the abrupt epistles from a disgruntled traveler in "Postcards from Two Hotels." (September 7, And Other Stories)

What Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton Simon & Schuster The duality of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's book title seems to weigh twice as heavily as business, political, and religious leaders publicly reconsider their support of Trump and white supremacists double down on theirs. We do know some of what transpired during Clinton's unsuccessful political bid, but those still wondering what did happen behind the scenes will want to read her account of those fateful months. (September 12, Simon & Schuster)

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Courtesy Celeste Ng enchanted readers with her debut novel about the unexpected death of a teenage Chinese-American girl, Everything I Never Told You. Now she returns with another tale of a quiet town slowly devastated by mystery, this time in Cleveland's Shaker Heights, where the arrival of a single mother and her daughter begin to complicate the decisions of the families around them. (September 12, Penguin Press)

Afterglow by Eileen Myles A story of a woman and her dog. Poet Eileen Myles pays tribute to her pitbull, Rosie, in this memoir covering the 16 years of her canine companion's life. But this is no Marley and Me; Myles' storytelling is as unconventional and allusive as ever, ranging from an imaginary talk show featuring Rosie as a guest to the more quotidian joys of loving an animal. (September 12, Grove Press)

The Living Infinite by Chantel Acevedo Who could be a better literary companion than a Spanish princess who grew up in exile, endured a loveless marriage, and crossed the seas to the United States (to publish her scandalous autobiography, of course)? The defiant, adventurous spirit of Eulalia gleams throughout this historical novel, based on a real woman who lived in the late 19th century. (September 12, Europa Editions)

The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison Toni Morrison deployed her signature empathy and sharp understanding of racial politics in her Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard University. Based on those lectures, Morrison here traverses her own esteemed catalog, as well as the work of authors including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ernest Hemingway, and Flannery O'Connor, as she asks what role literature has played in the interplay of American history and race. (September 18, Harvard University Press)

Reset by Ellen Pao Ellen Pao made headlines when she sued her former Silicon Valley employer for gender discrimination. Though her suit was not successful, her point has only been reiterated time and again in the tech world (think the recent "anti-diversity memo" that resulted in its male author being fired). In this memoir, Pao tells her story, from her early life to diversity efforts in later jobs, including as CEO of Reddit. (September 19, Spiegel & Grau)

Nomadland by Jessica Bruder Exposed to economic insecurity by narrowing dwindling social protections, a group of low-cost laborers are hopping from corner to corner of America in search of employment—and these "migrant workers" aren't who you might think. Journalist Jessica Bruder gets to know the Americans, including 64-year-old grandmother Linda May, who follow seasonal work around the country. (September 19, W.W. Norton & Company)

Thanks, Obama by David Litt Former speechwriter for President Barack Obama David Litt may make some yearn for a Time-Turner. But Litt's own work is notable; he started working for the Obama campaign as soon as he left college, and became one of the youngest White House speechwriters ever. From the sounds of it, his time there was as "hopey changey" as advertised—with a little bit of absurdity and humor added into the mix. (Ecco, September 19)

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan It's been seven years since Egan's bestselling novel-in-stories A Visit From the Goon Squad was published. With Manhattan Beach, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author offers her first historical novel. Anna Kerrigan becomes the first female diver at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, responsible for the dangerous and necessary upkeep of warships during World War II, just as she meets a man who sheds light on her father's mysterious disappearance. (October 3, Scribner)

Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado If you've ever wondered what Law and Order: SVU would be like in a parallel universe, look no further. One selection Carmen Maria Machado's short story collection re-imagines the beloved crime franchise as a setting for a different kind of violence, laden with supernatural happenings, queerness, and URST. Other stories here steal from science fiction and horror to highlight how bizarre it can feel to simply be a woman. (October 3, Graywolf Press)

A Moonless, Starless Sky by Alexis Okeowo New Yorker writer Alexis Okeowo reported on four separate stories about people resisting extremism in Africa. At a time when "doing nothing" is ever more apparently an act of violence, the courage and persistence of a vigilante fighting Boko Haram, a women's basketball team in Somalia, and anti-slavery campaigners are examples to support and emulate—here's where you'll be able to read them, first. (October 3, Hachette)

Nasty Women edited by Samhita Mukhopadhyay and Kate Harding Although its title brings back memories of a more hopeful time, editors Samhita Mukhopadhyay and Kate Harding have crafted a collection of viewpoints aimed at piercing the fug of misogyny and racism that has held sway after the 2016 election. Writers including Cheryl Strayed, Rebecca Solnit, Samantha Irby, and Nicole Chung hold forth on how to survive Trump's America, and raise others up along the way. (October 3, Picador)

We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates Along with Ta-Nehisi Coates' vital, already published pieces "The Case for Reparations" and "Fear of a Black President," this collection will furnish eight new essays by the journalist: one for each year of Barack Obama's presidency. The title comes from a post-Civil War lament by black politicians who saw white supremacist rule return in the South, and the phrase has an ugly resonance once more. (October 3, One World)

The State of Affairs by Esther Perel She might have just launched a new podcast that lets us into one of the most intimate settings imaginable—couples therapy—but psychotherapist Esther Perel is not done excavating how we think about love, sex, and commitment. Her forthcoming book The State of Affairs examines how we think about infidelity and what that says about us, and wonders whether there's a better way forward. (October 10, Harper)

Lady Killers by Tori Telfer Murder is never okay, but in this fascinating collection based on a Jezebel column, Tori Telfer looks at female serial killers, whose deeds and histories have been overshadowed by their male counterparts' infamy. Without bending to the clichés that abounded about women (and, let's be honest, which still reign today)—she was emotional, she was a witch—Telfer takes a fresh look at these bad deeds. (October 10, Harper Perennial)

The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick edited by Darryl Pinckney Fans of the New York Review of Books co-founder Elizabeth Hardwick will be pleased to pick up this collection of essays. As well as scribing her challenging, acclaimed novels, Hardwick chronicled the second half of the twentieth century, issuing thoughts on everything from social norms to Mick Jagger and her milieu, the literary world. (October 17, NYRB Classics)

The River of Consciousness by Oliver Sacks Beloved neurologist and author Oliver Sacks passed away in 2015. This collection of essay promises to engage with no less serious a matter than consciousness itself. That would be wondrous on its own, but Sacks knows that experience is intertwined with so much else; as he wrote in a 2004 essay, "Our movements, our actions, are extended in time, as are our perceptions, our thoughts, the contents of consciousness." Like his other books, this is likely to be an incisive and generous inquiry into human nature. (October 24, Knopf)

The Misfit's Manifesto by Lidia Yuknavitch Fellow misfits, breathe a sigh of relief: We're not alone. In fact, we have a proud standard-bearer in Lidia Yuknavitch, who eloquently mounts this appreciation of the weird, the maladapted, and the outsider-identifying. Drawing from her own history—of flunk-outs, divorce, drug use, and failure—Yuknavitch encourages oddballs to smell the strange roses. (October 24, Simon & Schuster/TED Books)

Hit So Hard by Patty Schemel Da Capo Press Here's a ditty for alt-rock fans: a memoir from Hole drummer Patty Schemel. Revisit the '90s as Schemel recounts the rise and rise of her band, as well as the devastating effects of her drug and alcohol addictions. Yet, now that she's sober, she's able to reflect on the music that taught her "how to feel so much it hurt." (October 31, Da Capo Press)

Radical Happiness by Lynne Segal The American dream of individual success and glory is tarnishing for all but the 1 percent. Lynne Segal, author of Future Female? and Straight Sex, argues that we need a new model for happiness: one that imagines contentment as a product of togetherness and collective efforts. (November 7, Verso)

Mrs. Caliban by Rachel Ingalls Romance between a beauty and a beast isn't just Disney's domain. In this reissue of Rachel Ingalls' 1982 novel, housewife Dorothy hears on the radio that a potentially dangerous monster has just escaped a research facility. But when the creature walks through her door, he awakens something new in her. This is our pick for feminist social satire that's deliciously weird. (November 28, New Directions)

Estelle Tang Senior Editor Estelle Tang is the former senior editor of ELLE.com.

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