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fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

A Counterpoint to Romantic Despair

A post-breakup narrator uses inventive language to challenge heteropessimism and assert renewed possibility within heterosexual relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Devil Book by Asta Olivia Nordenhof review a Danish series that burns with purpose

At about 2am on the night of 7 April 1990, a fire broke out on board the MS Scandinavian Star, a car and passenger ferry operating between Oslo and Frederikshavn. Inadequate staff training coupled with jammed fire doors aiding the spread of the fire and the subsequent release of deadly hydrogen cyanide gas from burning laminates resulted in the deaths of 159 people.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Gary Shteyngart's Tragicomedy of the Penis in "The Guy Who Got Cut Wrong"

Gary Shteyngart blends immigrant identity, self-deprecating family anecdotes, and comic bodily humor centered on a botched circumcision within his novels and public storytelling.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

The Anxiety Plaguing Male Fiction Writers

Contemporary fiction portrays anxious, internet-shaped masculinity to recapture male readers, while doubts persist about literature's ability to change political or cultural tendencies.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

The National Book Foundation's 2025 Fiction Longlist

The National Book Foundation released a Fiction Longlist featuring established and debut authors exploring family, identity, history, and diverse contemporary experiences.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

10 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Fall

New releases explore intimate relationships, historical and generational reckonings, cross-cultural family tensions, and speculative connections spanning 2008–2027 and the Depression era.
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fromBustle
1 month ago

These Are The Buzziest Books Coming Out This Fall

A robust fall lineup of nonfiction memoirs, biographies, and diverse fiction—including sequels, companion novels, returns from established writers, and notable debuts—arrives for cozy reading season.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Bryan Washington Reads "Voyagers!"

Bryan Washington’s "Voyagers!" appears in the September 15, 2025 issue; he won the International Dylan Thomas Prize and Young Lions Fiction Award, with Palaver forthcoming.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Eight Authors We're Excited to See at the 2025 Portland Book Festival

The Portland Book Festival gathers writers, publishers, and readers for readings, talks, and book sales, marking a literary season and supporting attendees' mental health.
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fromKqed
3 months ago

'These Summer Storms' Is a Steamy Take on Rich People Behaving Badly

Alice returns to her family after a long absence, facing dramatic family dynamics and personal healing after her father's death.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review an ambitious Indian panorama

Gurnaik Johal's writing challenges conventional storytelling by exploring diverse narratives and themes in his first novel, Saraswati, aligning with the emerging connection genre.
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fromBustle
4 months ago

These New Books Deserve A Spot On Your Summer Reading List

Summer offers a perfect opportunity to dive back into reading with numerous exciting new book releases.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

A Danish Groundhog Day or tales of millennial angst What should win next week's International Booker?

The shortlisted International Booker Prize books emphasize brevity and impactful narratives, tackling timely and evergreen themes.
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fromKqed
5 months ago

This Terrifying Horror Novel Proves: Nothing Is Old if You Make it New

Nat Cassidy's 'When the Wolf Comes Home' revitalizes the werewolf genre with empathetic characters and a unique blend of horror and humor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce review portrait of a patriarch

What would writers do without problematic patriarchs? From King Lear to Logan Roy, they are the linchpins of countless family dramas: adored fathers who dominate and damage their children in equal measure.
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fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

What Does the Literature of the Working Class Look Like?

Mundane labor contributes significantly to shaping one's identity, challenging preconceived notions of work as mere drudgery.
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