Tricia listens to discover characters and voices that transport her, not to a fantasy world, but to the heart of what it is to be human in this world. Fiction, memoirs, and quirky science can all fit the bill, but what enthralls her most are characters who are perfectly alive even if they happen to be make-believe. You can subscribe to her fiction newsletter here.
“Fox” is an atmospheric, subtle exploration of the ethical dilemmas a community faces when a monster is found in its midst.
This razor-sharp, gleefully chaotic portrayal of modern American life is packed with all the misfits and mayhem we’ve come to expect from Hiaasen.
In her solo debut, Kraus tells the story of two generations of a family as they struggle to connect with each other and break a history of dysfunction.
Unflinching, bold, and inventive, these works of climate fiction (or cli-fi, if you will) make for perfect Earth Day listening.
Author Charlotte McConaghy has created an unforgettable setting and filled it with characters who love each other fiercely.
The legendarily prolific author talks about reaching her 60th book of the In Death series, writing as J.D. Robb, what she loves about her character Eve Dallas—and, of course, what she’s already working on next.
The icon discusses her new book, her new business, her new outlook on life—and how being a work in progress is far more fun than thinking you’ve got it all figured out.
The renowned author and journalist’s new book of essays, “The Message,” is a travelogue about global struggle and a lesson for his students on the art of writing.
Mark Sullivan’s deeply researched new novel depicts the real-life story of two teenagers who escaped the horrors of child-soldiering for a Ugandan warlord.
This gasp-worthy mystery is full of big-hearted characters and Southern sensibilities—and it brings a bite.
The celebrated literary crime fiction writer on stretching the boundaries of genre, the power of outsiders, and whether we can expect a Cal Hooper trilogy.
The acclaimed novelist of "Such a Fun Age" teams up again with narrator Nicole Lewis for a juicy campus drama full of indelible characters in provocative situations.
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