Strange Children by Sadie Hoagland
Sadie Hoagland's debut novel, Strange Children, explores the lives of eight young narrators as they navigate between two contrasting worlds. Some find themselves in a modern American city filled with fast food, violence,...
Moonbath by Yanick Lahens, translated by Emily Gogolak
Moonbath, a novel that won the 2014 Prix Femina and the 2015 French Voices Award, unfolds in Haiti from the 1980s to the present day. The story follows multiple generations of a family...
America Was Hard to Find by Kathleen Alcott
The novel "America Was Hard to Find" by Kathleen Alcott delves into the lives of three individuals over four decades against the backdrop of significant events like the Cold War, the moon landing,...
Dust and Other Stories by Yi T’aejun, translated by Janet Poole
During the 1930s, Yi T’aejun became a popular writer in Korea with his charming stories that depicted daily life. However, as World War II unfolded, Yi's writing took a political turn, leading to...
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Ted Chiang is known for his thought-provoking science fiction stories that have earned him numerous awards starting with his first published story, "Tower of Babylon," which won the Nebula Award in 1991. His...
Little Reunions by Eileen Chang, translated by Jane Weizhen Pan and Martin Merz
Eileen Chang’s novel Little Reunions begins amidst the impending war. The story follows Julie Sheng, a young woman studying in Hong Kong who is compelled to escape as Japanese troops invade the city...
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
In her eighth novel, Ann Patchett explores familiar themes from her previous works, such as family dynamics post-divorce, sibling bonds, and the journey of forgiveness. Set in the extravagant "Dutch house" in a...
Land of Snow and Ashes by Petra Rautiainen, translated by David Hackston
Petra Rautiainen's first novel, Land of Snow and Ashes, takes us to the snowy terrain of Lapland, offering a different perspective on the region rich in history, including memories of genocide. Unlike many...
Last Night in Nuuk by Niviaq Korneliussen, translated by Anna Halagar
After its release in Greenland, Niviaq Korneliussen's debut novel Last Night in Nuuk quickly became a bestseller, propelling the young author to the forefront of the country's literary scene. The book, with Greenlandic...
Kingdom Cons by Yuri Herrera, translated by Lisa Dillman
Kingdom Cons is the most recent translation of Yuri Herrera’s works. Originally titled Los trabajos del reino, it is Herrera’s first novel but the third to be translated into English by Lisa Dillman....
