All articles tagged with #debut novel
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The New York Times
Virginia Evans's debut novel, 'The Correspondent,' about a retired lawyer writing to pen pals, became a surprise bestseller in 2025, gaining popularity gradually and eventually topping the New York Times list, marking a significant achievement after her previous unsuccessful attempts at publishing.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
Endling, Maria Reva's debut novel, is a witty and shape-shifting story that explores heavy themes like environmental decline, war in Ukraine, and human trafficking through the lens of a Ukrainian biologist and her friends, blending irony with poignant questions about survival and empathy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Alexandra Tanner's debut novel "Worry" delves into the complexities of sisterhood and the struggles of being in one's 20s, portraying the love, anxieties, and truths between two sisters. Tanner discusses the intense emotional dynamics of sibling relationships, the portrayal of motherhood in the book, and the choice to set the story in 2019, capturing the pre-pandemic era's sense of impending change. Ultimately, she hopes to convey to current 20-somethings that despite the challenges, they will endure and make it through.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Kaveh Akbar, a successful poet, is set to release his debut novel, "Martyr!," which follows the story of a young Iranian American man whose mother died in the real-life Iran Air Flight 655 tragedy. Akbar's journey from battling addiction to finding success as a writer and professor reflects a remarkable turnaround in his life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Millie Bobby Brown promotes her upcoming debut novel, "Nineteen Steps," while lounging by the pool in a white swimsuit. The book is a historical novel set during World War II and follows the story of an 18-year-old woman named Nellie Morris. Brown's Instagram post about the book has sparked interest in her poolside style, inspiring fans to seek out similar swimsuits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Michael Caine's debut novel, Deadly Game, will be published in November. The thriller follows DCI Harry Taylor and his team as they race against time to find stolen nuclear material and uncover an extraordinary criminal enterprise involving British neo-Nazis and Colombian drug cartels. Caine was inspired to write the novel by a news item about the discovery of uranium in London's East End. The novel was written during lockdown and features a super twist, according to Hodder fiction editor Nick Sayers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
June brings a diverse range of new books, including Elliot Page's memoir about his gender transition, S.A. Cosby's police thriller, and Rachel L. Swarns' exploration of the link between slavery and the American Catholic Church. Other notable releases include Lorrie Moore's absurdist novel, Keziah Weir's debut about appropriation and authorship, and Henry Hoke's inventive novel narrated by a queer mountain lion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Ore Agbaje-Williams' debut novel, The Three of Us, follows the insidious dynamic between a wealthy Nigerian-British married couple and the wife's manipulative best friend over the course of a single day. The novel is a mashup of domestic noir and comedy of manners, but the result is more discomforting than amusing. The characters' wealth affects the exploration of marriage, friendship, loyalty, and doubt, and the novel would probably play better on stage than on the page.