All articles tagged with #fiction
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Literary Hub
Lit Hub's list highlights the most anticipated books of 2026, featuring a diverse range of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and genre-bending works from acclaimed authors, reflecting themes from societal issues to personal stories and experimental narratives.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Book Riot
Barnes & Noble released its most anticipated books for 2026 across various categories, highlighting titles like George Saunders' 'Vigil' and Tayari Jones' 'Kin', along with debut novels and collections. The article also discusses American reading habits in 2025, revealing that the median number of books read was two, and shares cultural moments like Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in with a Qur'an from the Schomburg Center. Additionally, it reviews popular literary activism stories from 2025, organized by themes.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Washington Post
The article highlights six noteworthy books for January, including Brad Meltzer's latest novel 'The Viper,' offering gripping stories about secrets, identity, ambition, and courage to start the year on a high note.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Jacobin
Despite a bleak political year, 2025 saw the publication of ambitious and serious books, including novels about millennial ennui, histories of the West, and investigative reports on AI, offering readers a rich selection of important titles.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Book Riot
The article highlights some of the most anticipated books for 2026, including works by Tayari Jones, Jennette McCurdy, Sunyi Dean, and others, covering themes from sisterhood and dark fantasy to astrophysics and historical mysteries, offering diverse options for book clubs to discuss in the coming year.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by CBS News
Ron Charles highlights five notable books from 2025, including debut novels and historical works, covering themes from social debates and mystery to history and epic tales, offering diverse reading options for the year.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by The Guardian
The article previews major upcoming fiction releases in 2026, including works by renowned authors like George Saunders, Ali Smith, Julian Barnes, Maggie O’Farrell, and China Miéville, covering themes from environmental crises to personal memory, with notable sequels and debut novels set to captivate readers throughout the year.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by NPR
NPR staff and critics selected their favorite novels of 2025, highlighting a diverse range of genres including romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and crime, with notable titles like 'Atmosphere' by Taylor Jenkins Reid and 'The Dream Hotel' by Laila Lalami, reflecting contemporary themes and compelling storytelling.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Book Riot
The New York Times has announced their top 10 books of 2025, featuring five fiction and five nonfiction titles, with notable literary fiction including a WWI stream-of-consciousness novel and a family saga. The list was curated from their 100 notable books of the year, and discussions about the selection process are available in their podcast.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
David Szalay's novel 'Flesh' has won the 2025 Booker Prize for fiction, highlighting its recognition as a significant literary work.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
British novelist Andrew Miller and Indian author Kiran Desai are the favorites to win the Booker Prize for fiction, with Miller leading in odds. The award, which recognizes outstanding novels and boosts authors' careers, features six finalists this year, including Desai, who would become the fifth two-time winner if she prevails. The prize ceremony is held in London, and the winner is chosen from a diverse group of authors whose works explore significant themes like migration and class.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by nationalbook.org
The 2025 National Book Awards finalists across five categories—Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature—were announced, featuring both returning and first-time honorees, with finalists reading at events in November and winners to be announced at a ceremony in New York City, with substantial prizes and lifetime achievement awards.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Book Riot
The finalists for the 2025 Booker Prize have been announced, featuring notable authors like Katie Kitamura and Kiran Desai, with the winner to be revealed on November 10. The article also highlights the evolution of picture books over the past 25 years, the industry's cautious stance on AI amidst copyright concerns, and a list of 15 debut books by Latine authors to watch this year.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Literary Hub
The National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2025 Fiction category, featuring ten titles selected from 434 submissions, with finalists to be announced in October and winners in November.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Book Riot
The 2025 National Book Award longlist for Fiction has been announced, featuring ten titles including works by Rabih Alameddine, Susan Choi, and Angela Flournoy, among others, with finalists to be announced later in the year.