Literary Fiction
Kelly Link's delightfully weird fables are read by a fairy tale cast
With a bananas assemblage of vocal talent, the surreal "Black Cat, White Dog" showcases the author's exhilarating mastery of short fiction.
With Her Stories, Rachel Joyce Finds Hope and Renewal in the Face of Grief
The bestselling author, who closes her Harold Fry trilogy with “Maureen,” discusses personal journeys, sticky closets, and how writers act as therapists for their characters.
Bushra Rehman’s novel Is a coming-of-age gem about growing up queer and Muslim in America
Author, poet, and activist Bushra Rehman’s “Roses, In The Mouth of a Lion” is an autofiction exploration of finding your family—and your true self.
"Nightcrawling" gives voice to a real life tragedy—and a debut author’s triumph
Leila 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.
Nina LaCour Savors the Rich Pairing of Beauty and Sadness
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.
John Waters Still Believes in the Basic Goodness of People
“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.
Jennifer Egan Asks, How Much Sharing Is Too Much Sharing?
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.
What is gothic fiction? Everything you need to know about the classic literary subgenre
Intrigued by the meaning of Gothic fiction? You may be more familiar with literary works in this genre than you think!
The Ultimate 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Explainer
Intrigued or captivated by Delia Owens's phenomenal best seller? Read on!