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.
Debuts
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.
With “Homebodies,” Tembe Denton-Hurst turns her layoff into triumph
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s compelling debut chronicles a young Black journalist fighting back against a world that refuses to make space for her.
"I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself" explores the anxieties of modern parenthood
Marisa Crane shares the inspirations behind their acclaimed debut, about a queer mother raising her child in a surveillance state.
The 24 hottest debuts of 2023 so far
A round of applause for this year’s emerging novelists.
Best of the Year: The 13 Best Debuts of 2022
These breakout debuts are proof that the future of storytelling is remarkably bright!
C.C. Harrington Spins Magic and Compassion into Her Kids' Debut, "Wildoak"
A snow leopard, a young girl who stutters, and an ancient forest collide in this big-hearted and stunningly atmospheric debut.
Chandra Blumberg Shares Her Recipe for Success
For the up-and-coming romance author—and her characters!—2022 has been all about chasing dreams.