Literary Fiction

Ready for weird? These listens go there.

From the award-winning YA author comes her debut adult novel about two women who find each other after long journeys of tragedy and hardship. Steeped in an appreciation for the tangibly beautiful things in life, Nina LaCour cultivates a world that is at once painful and lovely, sad and joyful.

“I love the worlds that I'm making fun of—so that's the difference,” the Pope of Trash explains upon the release of his debut novel.

The editors discuss some of their most anticipated listens of the season.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of the innovative “A Visit from the Goon Squad” and “Manhattan Beach” comes “The Candy House,” a mind-expanding romp that challenges our values about privacy and identity with the not-so-science fiction idea of uploading one’s memories to the internet.

Intrigued by the meaning of Gothic fiction? You may be more familiar with literary works in this genre than you think!

Intrigued or captivated by Delia Owens's phenomenal best seller? Read on!

Whether you're a fan of the miniseries and haven't yet listened to the book or you loved Celeste Ng's novel and are curious about how it translates to the screen, here's our take on what makes 'Little Fires Everywhere' so compelling, and how the strengths of each version stack up.