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Fall 2020 Announcements: Literary Fiction
Prequels, sequels, and new offerings from prizewinners are joined by big debuts in our picks for notable fall fiction, which include works by Martin Amis, Susanna Clarke, and Marilynne Robinson.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: History
Fall brings histories of war declarations and peace negotiations, government cover-ups and journalistic exposés, leftist revolutions and conservative takeovers, earth-shattering tragedies and monumental leaps forward.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Lifestyle
This season features many books on using eco-friendly products and practices to promote sustainable living. Martha Stewart also offers essential home living life hacks.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Memoirs & Biographies
A president and first lady get their due this season, as do the Beatles and two of the 20th century’s greatest guitarists. Meanwhile, look out for biographies of a novelist, a poet, and a legendary food writer.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Mysteries & Thrillers
The shadow of Agatha Christie hovers over more than one major mystery in a season that offers a number of titles focused on authors and books, including Edgar Allan Poe and his self-published debut, 'Tamerlane.'
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Poetry
These collections cast an eye on the future through the lens of the past, inviting readers to look at the world with fresh eyes in order to forge a path forward.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Politics & Current Events
The lag between current events and current events books has never felt longer, but this fall authors are tackling many issues at play in the Covid-19 crisis, including job insecurity, social inequality, and the spread of misinformation.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Romance & Erotica
This fall’s romances offer an escape from reality with magical elements, mysteries, and holiday cheer underpinning Regencies and rom-coms alike.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: Science
Authors take on urgent issues this fall, such as climate change and, of course, disease. They also consider timeless themes, including life’s first appearance on Earth and humanity’s aspirations toward the stars.
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Fall 2020 Announcements: SF, Fantasy & Horror
Witches, superheroes, and spacefaring adventurers feature heavily in this fall’s offerings, headlined by splashy debuts and long-awaited titles from heavy hitters.
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The Course of True Love: Romance Novels 2020
PW looks at summer romances that offer happily ever after—or despite—a news hook.
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A Wider Embrace: Romance Novels 2020
Mainstream romance publishers are expanding their LGBTQ options.
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Love in the Time of Corona: Romance Novels 2020
Without physical places to gather, Romancelandia reimagines community.
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Politicians and Politicos: Politics Books 2020
Forthcoming books include memoirs by controversial figures, studies of leading politicians, and examinations of the country’s recent, turbulent political past.
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Fibs, Factoids, and Fictions: Politics Books 2020
Authors track the surprisingly long and varied history of political mistruths in the U.S.
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Humane Resources: Business Books 2020
Flexibility and follow-through, new business books say, are key to navigating a world in flux.
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Business Books and the Coronavirus: Business Books 2020
Recent backlist titles as well as new books directly address fallout from the Covid-19 crisis.
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Closing Chapters: War & Military Books 2020
As the 75th anniversary of World War II’s end approaches, new books consider events leading to and coinciding with the victories in Europe and the Pacific.
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Combat Stance: War & Military Books 2020
Forthcoming releases consider popular opinion on armed conflict from ancient Greece through the present.
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Aftershocks: War & Military Books 2020
These titles look at how society cares for veterans and civilians—or not—after the guns fall silent.