All articles tagged with #contemporary fiction
The article highlights six notable novels of 2025, showcasing diverse storytelling from translated works like Banu Mushtaq's 'Heart Lamp' to innovative narratives exploring societal issues, personal introspections, and cultural histories, as chosen by literary experts.
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian author known for his epic, apocalyptic, and grotesque works, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2025, recognized for his profound influence on contemporary literature through his unique narrative style and exploration of themes like chaos, order, and artistic creation.
This week's publishing highlights include an oral history of the atomic bomb's development and impact, a novel about suspicious neighbors in 18th century England, a fantasy novel for adults by Louis Sachar, a comprehensive history of Japanese manga, and contemporary fiction exploring themes of race and identity, along with a unique collaborative novel and album about wedding songs.
Adelle Waldman's novel "Help Wanted" is an acidic comedy that delves into the contemporary American class system, focusing on the struggles of workers at a big-box mega-retailer. The novel offers a finely honed account of the economic trap faced by the working poor, portraying the global economic prison with humor and anger. Through its portrayal of communal experiences and manipulation within a rigged system, "Help Wanted" serves as both a novel of manners and a systems novel, shedding light on the intimate link between these apparently disparate genres.
The article highlights 10 noteworthy books for November and December, including "Resurrection Walk" by Michael Connelly, "A Nearby Country Called Love" by Salar Abdoh, "In the Pines: A Lynching, A Lie, A Reckoning" by Grace Elizabeth Hale, "The Last Love Note" by Emma Grey, "Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars" by Kliph Nesteroff, "We Must Not Think of Ourselves" by Lauren Grodstein, "All the Little Bird-Hearts" by Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, "Flores and Miss Paula" by Melissa Rivero, "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon, and "Dazzling" by Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ. These books cover a range of genres, including thrillers, contemporary fiction, romance, historical mysteries, and nonfiction focused on history and culture.