A slew of publishing’s most boldfaced, best-selling names are releasing highly anticipated books this fall.

If that sentiment doesn’t ring true to you, run fromCrossroadsimmediately.

Bewilderment by Richard Powers

Calling all masochists!

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He’s also recently widowed and struggling to care for his troubled young son.

How devastating is it?

But at 592 pages, you’ll need a lot of free time forLincoln.