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Contemporary Fiction

Fiction that grapples with the world as we know it.

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  • Lovecraft Country
    Lovecraft Country: A Novel
    Matt Ruff

    Black History Month…

    The supernatural forces, secret sorcerers’ cult, and monsters reaching out of these pages won’t scare you half as much as the very real racism an African-American family faces as they search for their missing father during Jim Crow. Read this trope-busting book before you watch the upcoming HBO series created by Jordan Peele (“Get Out”) and J.J. Abrams.

  • The Wife
    The Wife: A Novel
    Meg Wolitzer

    Oscar nominee…

    Glenn Close won the best actress (drama) Golden Globe, and now she’s up for an Oscar in the same category for her performance in the movie adaptation of “The Wife.” A searing portrayal of American marriage and the sacrifices, betrayals, and gender roles it entails, complete with a twist ending that puts the entire story in perspective.

  • City of Refuge
    City of Refuge: A Novel
    Tom Piazza

    Mardi Gras…

    A love letter to the music and culture of New Orleans from “Treme” writer Tom Piazza. This heart-wrenching novel follows the stories of two families as Hurricane Katrina barrels through the Big Easy.

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    Essential Fiction for Black History Month

    Critically acclaimed new and classic stories about race, class, and justice.
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    Cuddle up with these cute romantic comedies this Valentine’s Day.
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    2019 PEN/Hemingway Award Shortlist

    Choose your favorite debut novel from these exceptional finalists.
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    Lovable Curmudgeons to Warm Your Heart This Valentine’s

    Because Valentine’s Day is silly commercial nonsense, why don’t people get this?
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    NYT Top Ten Books of 2018: Fiction

    These four novels were NYT reviewers’ favorites of the year.
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    Elegantly Long and Quirky Titles You Can’t Resist

    The stories are just as beautiful and eloquent as their windy titles.
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    Love Stories That Take ‘It’s Complicated’ to the Next Level

    Novelist Tayari Jones shares some of her favorite troubled romances.
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    Debut Authors to Watch

    Take note: if you don't know these authors’ names yet, you soon will.
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    Find Your Sense of Place with Lisa Ko’s Picks

    Here are books I loved in which cities are as much of a character as a person.
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    Editors’ Picks: Contemporary Fiction

    Our top picks for the fiction that illuminates the world around us.
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