Saturday, February 22, 2025

This month’s best new literary fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Literary Fiction
 
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Book cover for Dream State by Eric Puchner
Oprah's newest book club pick already has a TV adaptation from A24 in the works
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Spanning 50 years, this riveting saga depicts the repercussions of one lakeside wedding in rural Montana
  • "A wonderful feast, and feat" (The Boston Globe)
  • Glowing praise from Andrew Sean Greer ("filled to the brim with life") and Elin Hilderbrand ("an absolute masterpiece")
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Media mentions for Dream State by Eric PuchnerMEDIA MENTIONS:Oprah's Book Club, NPR, CBS Mornings, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Financial Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Gliff by Ali Smith
In a dystopian Britain, two children come home to find their house encircled by a red line
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The Booker Prize–shortlisted author of the Seasonal Quartet series outdoes herself with this "masterwork" (The Washington Post)
  • Wildly anticipated by Vogue, The New York Times, and others
  • "A dark vision brightened by the engaging craft of an inventive writer" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
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Media mentions for Gliff by Ali SmithMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Vogue, Town & Country, Bustle, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, The Millions, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
The 25th novel from a beloved Pulitzer Prize–winning author is an instant classic
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "All fiction lovers seeking a smart, sunny novel will ask for this one" (Booklist)
  • On the eve of her daughter's wedding, Gail's life is upended when her ex-husband shows up unannounced on her doorstep
  • "Another delightfully assured exploration of the way sorrow and joy meld together in the crucible of family life" (The Washington Post)
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Media mentions for Three Days in June by Anne TylerMEDIA MENTIONS:Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, The Times Literary Supplement, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Nesting by Roisín O'Donnell
A temporary home transforms Ciara, who's fleeing her husband with her daughters
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Is connecting with the other women who reside on her floor exactly what she needs?
  • An instant bestseller in the UK and Ireland called "a reading experience more akin to devouring a thriller than a work of domestic realism" (The Guardian)
  • Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes, raves, "Extraordinary… I clutched this book tightly as I read"
  • Ann Patchett fans: Take note of this rising literary star
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Media mentions for Nesting by Roisín O'DonnellMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Good Housekeeping, The Guardian, The Times, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Isola by Allegra Goodman
Highly anticipated by Time, Vogue, and more, this Reese's Book Club pick delivers on the hype
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • When noblewoman Marguerite is exiled to a small island in 1542, she must find a way to survive
  • Impressed Jodi Picoult and Ann Napolitano, who called it "brilliantly crafted"
  • A grand epic recommended for fans of Jane Eyre
  • Based on a harrowing true story
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Media mentions for Isola by Allegra GoodmanMEDIA MENTIONS:Reese's Book Club, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Vogue, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
Past and present intertwine in this 'beautifully imagined family saga' (The New York Times)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, which was adapted into a Hulu TV show
  • Fleeing to France after a public scandal, Ebby pieces together the connection between a precious heirloom and a devastating tragedy from her childhood
  • "Solidifies Wilkerson's place as one of the great multigenerational storytellers of our time" (Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice)
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Media mentions for Good Dirt by Charmaine WilkersonMEDIA MENTIONS:Book of the Month, NPR, PBS, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, Elle, Essence, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
At a convent in rural Australia, three alarming events disrupt the peace
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Seeking purpose, a middle-aged woman abandons her life to join a cloister of nuns — but finds she must confront her past
  • Shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, this masterful Australian novel is finally available in the US
  • "A powerful, generous book" (The Guardian)
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Media mentions for Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte WoodMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Guardian, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Book cover for Blob by Maggie Su
A woman forms a sentient blob into her ideal partner
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A "funny, tender, unexpected" story (Kirkus Reviews) about connection, love, and growing up
  • Perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman
  • Counts Kevin Wilson, Weike Wang, and Aimee Bender among its fans
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Media mentions for Blob by Maggie SuMEDIA MENTIONS:The New Yorker, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Harper's Bazaar, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature
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Book cover for Waiting for the Long Night Moon by Amanda Peters
Loved The Berry Pickers? Don't miss the author's new 'must-read' (People)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In this wide-ranging collection, Indigenous characters from all walks of life experience celebration, loss, healing, and more
  • From a USA Today bestselling, Andrew Carnegie Medal–winning literary star
  • "Stunning… Readers who engage will be well rewarded with a meaningful collection," promises Booklist in a starred review
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Media mentions for Waiting for the Long Night Moon by Amanda PetersMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
A single mother and her child make their home in the Alaskan wilderness
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "What a book — I am still enthralled" (Louise Erdrich)
  • In a secluded cabin surrounded by wildlife, can Birdie and Emaleen build a life with a mysterious, scarred recluse?
  • A dark fairy tale from the New York Times bestselling author of The Snow Child
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Media mentions for Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn IveyMEDIA MENTIONS:The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Smart Bitches Trashy Books, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Literary Hub
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