Debuts

A round of applause for the freshest voices in fiction.

Laugh at the state of modern romance with these heartfelt listens that aren't afraid to flirt with the bizarre.

“Gay the Pray Away” is the beloved narrator's YA story about finding the freedom to live and love as a queer teen in a religious cult.

King’s first novel shows a writer already in peak form, and the story remains as vivid, relevant, and scary as ever.

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.

Lottie Hazell discusses her delicious debut novel and the language of food that fuels it.

Celebrate the freshest voices in fiction with our picks of the season's best and buzziest debut novels.

From a heartwarming tale about the essential experience of death to a story told by an adorable baby bison, these breakout debut novels lend voice to fresh perspectives.

Inspired by the musicality of Métis culture, this fresh work of Indigenous storytelling centers perspectives of both man and nature.

Debut author and actor Kehinde Fadipe's novel is a shimmering exploration of both setting and sisterhood.

Costa Rican family lore, secrets, and corporate greed provide the kindling for an intriguing work of historical fiction.

Julius Taranto brings his legal background to bear in a fiercely funny take on the culture wars.