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Inspired by the real-life treasure hunt of Forrest Fenn, Kathleen Boland's novel 'Scavengers' explores the complex relationships between a mother and daughter as they search for a hidden treasure in the American West, revealing deeper themes of myth, control, and humility.
Dan Houser, creator of Grand Theft Auto, has released a novel titled 'A Better Paradise' that explores a dystopian future where AI and social media dominate society, highlighting concerns about AI dependence and manipulation, reflecting current technological anxieties.
David Szalay's novel Flesh, which explores masculinity, the body, and contemporary life through the story of Hungarian immigrant István, won the Booker Prize, marking a significant achievement in his career and highlighting his focus on raw, realistic storytelling about male experiences.
Hungarian-British author David Szalay wins the 2025 Booker Prize for his dark, minimalist novel Flesh, which explores themes of masculinity, class, migration, trauma, sex, and power through the life of a man named István from youth to midlife, highlighting the physicality of human existence.
David Szalay's novel Flesh, which explores themes of passivity and uncontrollable life events through the story of a Hungarian man, has won the 2025 Booker Prize, beating out notable competitors and earning recognition for its profound narrative. Szalay, previously shortlisted for the prize, plans to celebrate by returning to Vienna.
After being laid off from LinkedIn, Oscar Cecena Fujigaki spent three months finishing a 112,000-word science fiction novel, viewing it as a personal achievement and a way to cope with the job loss. Despite the challenges of finding a new tech role, he remains hopeful, focusing on networking and broadening his job search while continuing to pursue his writing ambitions.
Madeleine Roux's upcoming Star Wars novel, 'Star Wars: Legacy,' explores the relationship between Leia Organa and Rey Skywalker between Episodes VIII and IX, focusing on their journey to repair Rey's lightsaber and uphold the Jedi legacy, set against the backdrop of new planets and characters. The book delves into character development, mentorship, and the legacy of the Jedi, with a release scheduled for July 2026.
Halo: Edge of Dawn is an upcoming novel set after Halo Infinite, following Master Chief's ongoing battle against the Banished on Zeta Halo, featuring new characters and mysteries, with a cover by Chris McGrath, scheduled for release in December 2025.
In Christine Ma-Kellams's debut novel "The Band," the story revolves around a burned-out K-pop idol named Duri, exploring the unique nature of K-pop stardom and its similarities to the struggles of everyday life. The novel delves into the pressures of fame, the lack of autonomy, and the toll it takes on individuals, raising questions about the parallels between the dangers of fame and white-collar ennui.
Percival Everett's latest novel, "James," reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from enslaved Jim's perspective, challenging assumptions about the kind of books he should write and how his characters, many of whom are Black, should behave. The novel, far darker and more imaginative than anticipated, showcases Everett's ability to continually upset expectations. Through the character of James, Everett explores themes of freedom, bondage, and the power of language, while employing metafictional devices to create a richly imagined world.
Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez's final novel, "Until August," which he had instructed his sons to never publish due to his struggles with dementia, is being released posthumously against his wishes on what would have been his 97th birthday. The novel, exploring themes of love, fidelity, sexuality, and aging, is a departure from García Márquez's usual magic realism genre and is the second in a series of short novels he had planned. While some, like fellow Nobel laureate Salman Rushdie, express concerns about the decision to publish, García Márquez's sons believe they are speaking for their father, who had given them permission to make such decisions after his death.
Gabriel García Márquez's last unfinished novel, "Until August," which he wanted destroyed, will be published posthumously by his sons, despite his wishes. The novel, centered on a woman's secret sex life, adds an unexpected twist to the literary giant's legacy and raises questions about how literary estates and publishers handle posthumous releases that contradict a writer's directives.
Acclaimed author Sally Rooney is set to release her fourth novel, "Intermezzo," on September 24, delving into the lives of two brothers as they navigate love, family, and grief following the death of their father. The story follows Peter, a Dublin lawyer, and his younger brother Ivan as they grapple with relationships and loss. Rooney's previous works have garnered widespread acclaim and commercial success, with two of her novels adapted into television miniseries. "Intermezzo" is highly anticipated by fans and promises to offer a compelling exploration of desire, despair, and possibility.
Kelly Link's debut novel "The Book of Love" is a 600-page behemoth that blurs the line between speculative and literary fiction, following the lives of resurrected teenagers navigating a new reality while uncovering supernatural mysteries. Filled with love, death, resurrection, and intricate storytelling, the novel showcases Link's unique voice and delivers a magical, confusing, heartfelt, and strange narrative that may overwhelm some readers with its barrage of ideas and minutiae.
Ashani Lewis's debut novel "Winter Animals" explores a group of British Oxford graduates who create a new world in an Oregon ski resort, inspired by 19th-century socialist Charles Fourier. The novel delves into class dynamics and philosophical themes while incorporating internet-inflected phrases and modern references. Despite its ambitious ideas, the writing style lacks subtlety at times, but the book presents a promising debut full of thought-provoking concepts.