Debuts
Stephen King’s "Carrie" turns 50. How well does the horror classic stand up?
King’s first novel shows a writer already in peak form, and the story remains as vivid, relevant, and scary as ever.
“The Husbands” illustrates the madness of modern dating
Holly Gramazio’s novel about a fantasy attic that produces an endless stream of husbands highlights the decision paralysis that comes in a world with too many choices.
“Piglet” explores appetite in its various forms
Lottie Hazell discusses her delicious debut novel and the language of food that fuels it.
The most anticipated debuts of 2024
Celebrate the freshest voices in fiction with our picks of the season's best and buzziest debut novels.
Echoes of oral tradition resound in Michelle Porter's fiction debut
Inspired by the musicality of Métis culture, this fresh work of Indigenous storytelling centers perspectives of both man and nature.
"The Sun Sets in Singapore" is as lush and dynamic as the island itself
Debut author and actor Kehinde Fadipe's novel is a shimmering exploration of both setting and sisterhood.
Author John Manuel Arias has learned to live with ghosts
Costa Rican family lore, secrets, and corporate greed provide the kindling for an intriguing work of historical fiction.
A debut novelist imagines a satirical haven for the canceled in "How I Won a Nobel Prize"
Julius Taranto brings his legal background to bear in a fiercely funny take on the culture wars.
In Fran Littlewood’s breakout debut, an invisible everywoman gets her due
"Amazing Grace Adams" erupts with mid-life revelations over the course of one spectacularly bad day.
Vanessa Walters reveals her real-life experiences behind “The Nigerwife”
Set in Nigeria, this acclaimed debut thriller captures the feeling of being isolated and invisible within a family of strangers.
James Comey on Why He Wrote a Thriller
The former FBI director's first novel focuses on a murder investigation that connects high-ranking politicians and the mafia.
“The Collected Regrets of Clover” shows there’s more to life than death, even for a death doula
Mikki Brammer’s (surprisingly) warmhearted and uplifting debut novel about a modern-day death doula turns a taboo subject into a reason to celebrate and embrace life.