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The Wedding People blends humor and tenderness in unexpected wedding drama, providing a fresh take on romcoms while exploring deeper themes of life and relationships.

The author revisited and rewrote a novella from 1980 to better reflect its important themes, reflecting on their growth as a writer.

Batman: Resurrection explores the aftermath of Joker's influence in Gotham, highlighting chaos and Batman's ongoing struggle for justice.

Joshua Mohr's latest novel "Saint the Terrifying" encapsulates his punk roots and experiences within the vibrant East Bay music scene.

Sally Rooney believes her age gives her deeper freedom in writing about diverse life experiences as she moves beyond labels of youth.

Starting pitchers Quintana, Manaea, Severino, Blackburn, and Peterson have had varied performances, representing the Metsian condition.

Curveball, a novel by Eric Goodman, intertwines the human condition with a Mets-centered storyline, reflecting the essence of being a Mets fan.

The novel 'There Are Rivers in the Sky' centers around a single raindrop connecting diverse characters through time and geography, highlighting the impact of the climate crisis.

The novel 'This Strange Eventful History' by Claire Messud delves into the lives of three generations of a family with Algerian roots, shaped by displacement, war, and societal turmoil.

Kaliane Bradley published a novel exploring time-travel romance and addressing modern life's absurdity, imperialism, and environmental crisis.

The article discusses Sasha Vasilyuk's op-ed on the collateral damage of Russia's war on Ukraine and highlights her novel, blending true events with dark humor.

Mothers may naturally feel ambivalence or even hate towards their babies due to the challenges of motherhood.

Olga Ravn's novel 'My Work' explores the theme of maternal alienation and challenges conventional narratives of motherhood.

The novel by Gail Jones explores displacement, loss, and imagination through a dual narrative approach involving Joseph Conrad.

The protagonist Helen uses a fictional project on Conrad to deepen her connection with the writer and escape the challenges of her critical thesis.

Interconnected characters spanning significant periods

Exploration of philosophical musings on spirituality and relationships

Ari Juels explores the potential dangers of AI and smart contracts in society.

Juels' novel 'The Oracle' delves into the intersection of technology and crime in a near-future setting.

Scott Guild's debut novel, 'Plastic,' is a dark and entertaining saga about a postapocalyptic world populated by plastic figurines.

'Plastic' is being released simultaneously in prose and music, making it a unique publishing experience.

The author dated a hedge fund analyst for research purposes for her novel about finance.

The author became curious about finance and was drawn to finance boys as romantic material.

Andrew McMillan, known for his poetry, has written a novel called Pity, which explores male identity, sexuality, and the effects of history and politics.

Pity incorporates multiple viewpoints and narrative styles, including anonymous bystanders and fieldnotes from visiting academics.

Kiley Reid's second novel, Come and Get It, was inspired by a phrase her students used: 'Oh, my gosh, I hate telling about this.'

Reid interviewed 20-something women to capture the pithy, privileged sound bites that she used as source material for her characters' dialogue.

Nathan Hill's novel explores the dynamics of a 21st-century marriage and the quest for joy through wellness.

The story follows a young couple in love, Jack and Elizabeth, who meet in 1990s Chicago and navigate the ups and downs of their relationship.

Taylor Swift is not the author of the novel 'Argylle,' despite fan speculation.

Director Matthew Vaughn confirmed that his own daughter believed the fan theory and had to correct her.

Hisham Matar's new novel explores the theme of exile and friendship

Matar has a deep appreciation for art and spends hours looking at paintings

Magical Edwardian romp with LGBTQ+ characters and spicy scenes

Charming novel about two women and the unexpected return of the accidental father

Author Megan Nolan's second novel, Ordinary Human Failings, is on the longlist for the Gordon Burn prize and shortlist for the Nero fiction award.

Nolan's first novel, Acts of Desperation, gave her the confidence to write a more traditional family saga in her second novel.

Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, a revisionist historical, has been translated into English.

Adam Shatz offers a major biography on Fanon, exploring the interplay between his biography and his anti-colonialist theory.

Karina Shor's debut memoir portrays trauma through jarringly grotesque and hauntingly beautiful artwork.

Jamaica Kincaid's early life and career

Overview of Jamaica Kincaid's published works

Vladimir Putin's physical appearance has undergone a series of transformations throughout his time in power.

The protagonist of Giuliano da Empoli's novel, The Wizard of the Kremlin, is a retired Kremlin insider who shares the story of his life with the narrator.

Finding time to read can be a challenge for moms, but escaping into a novel can be a rewarding experience.

Scary Mommy shares their favorite reads from 2023, including 'Banyan Moon' and 'The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi'.

Burns's second novel introduces the Josephs, a roofing family in Mercury, Pa., who along with a young woman in search of her own place in the world find themselves at an inflection point forged by long-ago choices.

This ambitious and sweeping debut novel explores the fallout of a Malayan woman's decision to become a spy for Japanese forces during World War II. Seduced by promises of an Asia for Asians, she instead helps usher in a brutal occupation with devastating costs for her family.

Mario Vargas Llosa ran for presidency in Peru in 1988.

Vargas Llosa has long been outspoken on Peruvian politics and has incorporated political issues into his novels.

Bonnie Garmus's debut novel, 'Lessons in Chemistry,' was inspired by a moment of sexism at work.

The novel has become a global phenomenon, selling over 6 million copies worldwide and being translated into 42 languages.

Ottessa Moshfegh faced criticism for the main character in her novel Eileen, but she defended her as an honest protagonist.

She is now detached from the criticism and open to her novel finding a new audience through the film adaptation.

The novel 'Prophet Song' explores the experience of one family during the end of the world in Ireland.

The story focuses on the disappearance of Larry, the husband of the protagonist, and other trade unionists and teachers by a secret police force.

Siddhartha Deb's new novel, The Light at the End of the World, tells a series of stories about defining moments in India's history

The novel explores themes of colonialism, bigotry, intolerance, and hate, but also includes moments of solidarity, love, and compassion

Audiobooks are a form of escapism and can provide both fun and intellectual stimulation.

Age of Vice is a novel that combines elements of a mob thriller and a Dickensian saga, set in Delhi.

New recordings of Borges' work, narrated by Castulo Guerra, have been released by Penguin Random House Audio.

Books offer a countercultural medium of focus and complexity in a world filled with distractions.

This year's selections include ambitious projects that are clear, beautiful, and impossible to put down.

Ralph Ellison's first novel, Invisible Man, received the National Book Award in 1953.

Ellison believed the state of US fiction was unhappy and receiving the award was an 'attempt' rather than an achievement.

Writing a traditional novel felt like a rebellion for the experimental writer.

Eileen combines the noir genre with a real, unattractive protagonist.

Moshfegh's novel challenges the conventions of the literary world.

Paul Murray is a private person who prefers to work quietly on his books.

Murray's latest novel, The Bee Sting, is nominated for the Booker prize.

He recently won the Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.

Being self-aware isn't always accurate; people may present themselves oppositely to reality. Rachel Cusk explores the relationship between telling and being in her unconventional novel Parade.

Tragedy can unexpectedly shift responsibilities, trapping individuals in situations they tried to escape.

Alia Trabucco Zeran's novel 'Clean' builds a gripping narrative through small details, culminating in a haunting atmosphere full of dread.

Do not expect traditional novel pleasures from this unique volume blending war experiences and harsh narrative tone.

The novel 'Bad Habit' by Alana S Portero explores intense themes of love, self-worth, and acceptance amidst a backdrop of mythical parallels and vivid character portrayals.