All articles tagged with #fiction
Washington Post reviewer Sophia Nguyen ponders Colleen Hoover’s return with Woman Down, a novel about the burden of fame released after Hoover’s three-year hiatus, and questions whether it marks Hoover’s most revealing work to date.
Seventeen years after his sensational debut, Daniyal Mueenuddin returns with a collection of interlinked novellas set in Pakistan’s feudal society; Porter Shreve lauds the depth of structure, prose, and sense of place, calling the volume worth the long wait and likening it to Tolstoy and Edward P. Jones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Szalay's novel 'Flesh' has won the 2025 Booker Prize for fiction, highlighting its recognition as a significant literary work.
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.
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.
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.