Brandon Sanderson's much-anticipated 'Wind and Truth,' the fifth volume in his 'Stormlight Archive' series, is a highlight of the fall publishing season, continuing the surge in fantasy and romantasy book sales driven by authors like Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. According to Circana, fantasy book sales have jumped nearly 75% over the past year, with escapism cited as a key factor. Other notable releases include Jeff VanderMeer’s 'Absolution,' Alan Moore’s 'The Great When,' and Cecy Robson’s 'Bloodguard.' Meanwhile, Cebo Campbell’s debut novel 'Sky Full of Elephants' and Neesha Powell-Ingabire’s memoir 'Come By Here' offer diverse perspectives on racial and cultural issues. The publishing season also features significant historical and biographical works such as Wright Thompson's 'The Barn,' which revisits the Emmett Till case, and Tanya Talaga's 'The Knowing,' which explores Canadian history through her Indigenous family's experiences.