Alice Sebold’s newest book among fall harvest

Readers who enjoyed Alice Sebold's "The Lovely Bones" finally will get a look at the author's second novel, "The Almost Moon," when it hits bookstores Oct. 16.

In it, a shocking murder in the first few pages leads to an exploration of a family's tragic, complicated past. As the story progresses over a 24-hour period, Sebold explores the nature of love, hate, family and devotion.

For nonfiction readers, the late David Halberstam's "The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War," will arrive in bookstores Sept. 25.

In it, the journalist and author who made his name with Pulitzer Prize-winning reportage of the Vietnam War examines the Korean War in a way that -- based on his earlier work -- is sure to be readable, gripping and, maybe, a bit different.

Also on this fall's slate of literary offerings:

FICTION

September

"Playing for Pizza," John Grisham (Doubleday), football and food in Parma, Italy.

"Fire in the Blood," Irene Nemirovsky (Alfred A. Knopf), a newly translated work from the late author of "Suite Francaise."

"Run," Ann Patchett (HarperCollins), a Boston family and the one night that changes everything.

"Making Money," Terry Pratchett (Harper), another in the Discworld series, this one featuring Postmaster General Moist von Lipwig.

"Bridge of Sighs," Richard Russo (Alfred A. Knopf), a tale set in New York and Italy by the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Empire Falls."

"The Choice," Nicholas Sparks (Grand Central Publishing), a love story from the author of "Dear John."

"Terminal," Andrew Vachss (Pantheon), the 17th installment in the Burke series, features a white supremacist and an extortion plot.

"Shoot Him If He Runs," Stuart Woods (Putnam), Stone Barrington pursues a master spy and killer in this addition to the series.

October

"The Air We Breathe," Andrea Barrett (W.W. Norton), a novel set in a sanitarium during World War I.

"Gentlemen of the Road," Michael Chabon (Del Rey), a historical adventure featuring colorful characters from the author of "The Yiddish Policemen's Union."

"Book of the Dead," Patricia Cornwell (Putnam), a new Kay Scarpetta mystery.

"A Free Life," Ha Jin (Pantheon), the author of "Waiting" returns with a story of Chinese immigrants in the United States.

"Blonde Faith," Walter Mosley (Little, Brown), the 10th Easy Rawlins thriller finds the detective trying to solve the disappearance of his friend Christmas Black.

"Exit Ghost," Philip Roth (Houghton Mifflin), a somber farewell to fictional novelist Nathan Zuckerman.

"The Almost Moon," Alice Sebold (Little, Brown), a woman kills her mother in a novel by the author of "The Lovely Bones."

"Cheating at Canasta," William Trevor (Viking), a new collection from the short story master.

November

"Stone Cold," David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing), Oliver Stone and the Camel Club are back in a novel filled with conspiracy.

"The Chase," Clive Cussler (Putnam), a historical thriller set in the Western United States featuring two villains.

"The Darkest Evening of the Year," Dean Koontz (Bantam), Amy Redwing, who has dedicated her life to rescuing golden retrievers, finds herself being the one in need of saving.

"Double Cross," James Patterson (Little, Brown), the latest thriller in the best-selling author's series starring Alex Cross features a killer after fame.

"Creation in Death," Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb (Putnam), the latest release in the author's In Death suspense series where a killer labeled "The Groom" resurfaces.

NONFICTION

September

"The Age of Turbulence," Alan Greenspan (Penguin), memoirs by the former chair of the Federal Reserve.

"The Coldest Winter," David Halberstam (Hyperion), a Korean War history from the author of "The Best and the Brightest."

"The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star," Nikki Sixx (Pocket Books), the Mötley Crüe bassist shares his story of addiction and recovery.

October

"The Day of Battle," Rick Atkinson (Henry Holt), the second of a planned trilogy about key World War II battles.

"Eric Clapton," Eric Clapton (Doubleday), the memoirs of the famous guitarist.

"I Am America (And So Can You!)," Stephen Colbert (Grand Central Publishing), the state of our union, from the host of "The Colbert Report."

"If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans," Ann Coulter (Crown Forum), the author of "Godless" is back with more conservative commentary.

"American Creation," Joseph J. Ellis (Alfred A. Knopf), essays on the founding fathers by the author of "Founding Brothers" and "His Excellency."

"The Terror Dream," Susan Faludi (Henry Holt), thoughts on the post-9/11 culture by the author of "Backlash."

"The Tenth Muse," Judith Jones (Alfred A. Knopf), a memoir by the editor of John Updike, Julia Child and many others.

"Celebrity Detox," Rosie O'Donnell (Grand Central Publishing), the former "View" co-host chronicles the ups and downs of celebrity.

"Become a Better You," Joel Osteen (Free Press), a self-help follow-up from the pastor and author of "Your Best Life Now."

"Arsenals of Folly: The Making of the Nuclear Arms Race," Richard Rhodes (Knopf), the Pulitzer Prize-winning author recounts what happened in the last years of the Cold War.

"My Grandfather's Son," Clarence Thomas (Harper), a memoir from the Supreme Court justice.

"Due Considerations," John Updike (Knopf), the sixth collection of essays from the author.

"Ron Wood," by Ron Wood (St. Martin's), memories of a Rolling Stone.

November

"Boom!" Tom Brokaw (Random House), the former NBC anchor reflects on the 1960s.

"Born Standing Up," Steve Martin (Simon & Schuster), the actor-comedian remembers his stand-up days.

"Utter Incompetents: Ego and Ideology in the Age of Bush," Thomas Oliphant (Thomas Dunne Books), looks at the legacy of the Bush administration and its policies.

"Touch and Go," Studs Terkel (New Press), a memoir by the activist, oral historian and radio host.