This fall brings a range of noteworthy books across various genres. In October, Nathaniel Philbrick's "The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World" explores the implications of gold discovery at Sutter's Mill and its role in the political turmoil leading to the Civil War.

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Kevin Waite's "The Boundless Biddy Mason: An Odyssey from Slavery to Freedom Across the American West" recounts the life of Biddy Mason, a former slave who won a landmark emancipation lawsuit in 1856 and became one of the richest women of color in the U.S. Annalee Newitz's "A Wall Is Also a Road" delves into existential themes through the eyes of a biology graduate student investigating an ancient civilization residing in floating cities.

Anne Rice's iconic novel "Interview with the Vampire" is being reissued in a 50th-anniversary edition. Los Angeles author Samantha Josephs's debut novel, "Carrying," tells the story of Martha, a secretively trans woman facing unexpected challenges in her seemingly perfect life. Neal Stephenson's "D: Heavy Water" unfolds during World War II's nuclear arms race, following a British journalist caught in the Allies' efforts to thwart enemy advancements.

"Hold Still" by Ben Ehrenreich blends memoir and fiction as the author reflects on the death of his mother, the renowned muckraker Barbara Ehrenreich. "The Curse of Lono," a new illustrated edition of Hunter S. Thompson's 1983 work, transforms a marathon coverage assignment into an exploration of the Hawaiian god Lono, with an introduction by Natasha Lyonne. Walter Mosley's "Hanging and Burning" follows Joe King Oliver, a retired cop, on a journey prompted by a dying gangster's wish to reconnect with family.

Jim Ruland’s "Mightier Than the Sword" tells the story of four college professors who get involved in an unusual crime spree. Sam Wasson’s biography, "Frank Capra: A Life," investigates the complex life of the Academy Award-winning director. Alexander Maksik’s "Passengers" features meaningful conversations between a father and daughter amid flight delays at LAX.

In November, Sarah Haas’s "Jealousy" examines personal relationships and hidden emotions through a narrative of digital stalking. Dustin Hoffman’s memoir, cowritten with Ariel Levy, titled "Look at Me," recounts his path to fame and collaborations with film legends.

Annie Proulx’s "Stories: New and Selected" compiles her latest works alongside classics like "Brokeback Mountain." Guitarist Jane Wiedlin's "TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go" offers a candid look into her life and career.

December features Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Best Journey in the World: An Antarctic Story," which reviews a disastrous 1911 expedition and personal reflections from his own Antarctic trips. Zachary Mason's "Fabrications" explores a future shaped by artificial intelligence.

In addition, Natalie Baszile's "Friends and Family" explores the dynamics of race and friendship between Babs, a Black woman, and her white friend Nora, as they navigate social tensions around race and personal trauma.