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 ThrillerThe 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 triumphTembe 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 parenthoodMarisa Crane shares the inspirations behind their acclaimed debut, about a queer mother raising her child in a surveillance state.
Best of the Year: The 13 Best Debuts of 2022These 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 SuccessFor the up-and-coming romance author—and her characters!—2022 has been all about chasing dreams.
Blitz Bazawule blurs the line between history and fiction in his debut novelThe multi-hyphenate creator explores the tumult of postcolonial Africa and civil rights America in "The Scent of Burnt Flowers."
"Nightcrawling" gives voice to a real life tragedy—and a debut author’s triumphLeila Mottley’s captivating first novel, which she started writing at just 17, turns its ripped-from-the-headlines premise into a wholly compelling work of fiction.
