Fall brings a fresh crop of suitably autumnal cozy fantasies and gothic horror alongside some hotly anticipated sequels from TJ Klune, Chloe Gong, and others.

This season, celebrities venture into the kitchen, baked goods get their due, and the rich and varied flavors of the South shine.

This season’s crop includes new books from bestseller list mainstays, inquiries into the limits of AI, and explorations of animal communication.

Fall’s offerings reimagine parenting styles, navigate the challenges of the American healthcare system, and advise on forging connections at a time of increasing isolation.

Christmas romances are a staple of the season, but this fall also brings some love stories appropriate for Halloween, featuring magic, monsters, and even a couple of mortuaries.