Normal People by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney, an Irish writer, gained recognition with her first novel, Conversations with Friends, followed by Normal People. The latter has received numerous awards and accolades, including winning the best novel in the...
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...
Bewilderment by Richard Powers
The beauty of growing up in East Tennessee includes the Smoky Mountains that stretch across the North Carolina border. These mountains were once taller than the Himalayas millions of years ago but have...
The Garden Party by Grace Dane Mazur
Grace Dane Mazur's latest novel, "The Garden Party," delves into the intricate dynamics between families whose children are married to each other, an association lacking a clear descriptor in the English language. Set...
The Cactus League by Emily Nemens
Emily Nemens has a strong belief in baseball. In her debut novel, The Cactus League, she paints a picture of various characters from coaches to players, their wives, and front office staff who...
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Kiley Reid's first novel gained significant attention even before its publication, with endorsements from various sources ranging from Jojo Moyes and Lena Waithe to Entertainment Weekly and The New York Times. In January,...
Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen's highly anticipated novel "Crossroads" marks his return after a significant six-year break. The novel, part of the trilogy titled "A Key to All Mythologies," shows improvement in Franzen's portrayal of women...
White Houses by Amy Bloom
Amy Bloom's novel White Houses explores the intricate love story between journalist Lorena Hickok and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The book is inspired by a collection of letters exchanged between the two women,...
The Science of Lost Futures by Ryan Habermeyer
Mark Twain famously said that reality can be stranger than fiction because fiction is bound by possibilities. Ryan Habermeyer, the author of the award-winning story collection The Science of Lost Futures, seems to...
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...
