Fiction

This dark and eerie novel isn’t an easy read, but like a ghost, it lingers.

This dark and eerie novel isn’t an easy read, but like a ghost, it lingers.

Namwali Serpell’s award-winning debut novel, The Old Drift, was a genre-defying epic about three generations of Zambian families, and her purposely disconcerting follow-up will reinforce readers’ appreciation of her daring experimentation and keen talent.

Namwali Serpell’s award-winning debut novel, The Old Drift, was a genre-defying epic about three generations of Zambian families, and her purposely disconcerting follow-up will reinforce readers’ appreciation of her daring experimentation and keen talent.

The myriad fissures, fractures and worries of one family at Christmastime make this drama feel utterly real.

The myriad fissures, fractures and worries of one family at Christmastime make this drama feel utterly real.

Michelle Good explores the repercussions of Canada’s residential school system in this multilayered novel filled with yearning and hope.

Michelle Good explores the repercussions of Canada’s residential school system in this multilayered novel filled with yearning and hope.

What if “nothing” were a tangible entity that could be used against perceived enemies? That’s the wickedly clever conceit Percival Everett plays with in his novel Dr. No.

What if “nothing” were a tangible entity that could be used against perceived enemies? That’s the wickedly clever conceit Percival Everett plays with in his novel Dr. No.

Barbara Kingsolver’s novel is inspired by David Copperfield, but she has made this story her own, and what a joy it is to slip into this world and inhabit it, even with all its challenges.

Barbara Kingsolver’s novel is inspired by David Copperfield, but she has made this story her own, and what a joy it is to slip into this world and inhabit it, even with all its challenges.

Through his story collection, Manuel Munoz forges a new Latinx narrative, wherein all aspects of Latinx life are displayed with richness and complexity.

Through his story collection, Manuel Munoz forges a new Latinx narrative, wherein all aspects of Latinx life are displayed with richness and complexity.

Sharon Olds surveys the world and, through the filter of her poems, renews it for the reader.

Sharon Olds surveys the world and, through the filter of her poems, renews it for the reader.

To flustered mothers, the internet-weary and anyone bewildered by contemporary life, Kate Baer’s collection will be a balm.

To flustered mothers, the internet-weary and anyone bewildered by contemporary life, Kate Baer’s collection will be a balm.

With his debut novel, Bobby Finger has created his own kind of Lake Wobegon: a vibrant literary locale that readers will be loath to leave. Here’s hoping for more tantalizing, tempestuous tales.

With his debut novel, Bobby Finger has created his own kind of Lake Wobegon: a vibrant literary locale that readers will be loath to leave. Here’s hoping for more tantalizing, tempestuous tales.

While all of her main characters are deeply—really deeply—flawed, Amanda Svensson has you rooting for them through their highs and lows.

While all of her main characters are deeply—really deeply—flawed, Amanda Svensson has you rooting for them through their highs and lows.

Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, historical novels or both, The Night Ship stands a good chance of sweeping you along in its wake.

Whether you’re a fan of ghost stories, historical novels or both, The Night Ship stands a good chance of sweeping you along in its wake.

When Jordan Crane begins to blur the lines between past and present, reality and memory, truth and imagination, you must lean forward and hold on for one of the most memorable comics-driven rides of the year.

When Jordan Crane begins to blur the lines between past and present, reality and memory, truth and imagination, you must lean forward and hold on for one of the most memorable comics-driven rides of the year.

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