# The Biggest Books This Autumn: Marlon James, Michael Douglas Memoir, and More

The Guardian highlights the most anticipated book releases for the autumn season, including a new novel from Booker-listed author Marlon James and a memoir from actor Michael Douglas. This roundup guides readers to major literary and celebrity titles hitting shelves in the coming months.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/aug/22/new-autumn-fiction-nonfiction-marlon-james-emma-cline-michael-douglas-dustin-hoffman-judi-dench-yiyun-li) — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:58 GMT