Funny and relatable, this is a tender tale of two women who are lost and alone, but who eventually become allies and each other’s biggest champions.
In the late 19th century, two sisters founded two fried chicken joints, Chicken Mimi’s and Chicken Frannie’s. The rivalry continues to the present day.
A story of good but difficult characters and the openhearted people who love them, ‘All My Mother’s Lovers’ is a compassionate and insightful work.
In the hands of an author with darker leanings, this novel could have morphed into a creep show, but Kate Russo plays on the lighter side.
Lisa Duffy paints a portrait of a community of people trying to find out who they are—and with whom they can be themselves.
Emma Straub’s writing is witty, informal and deceptively simple, drawing readers in as if they’re having a conversation with a close friend.
While ‘The Prettiest Star’ is bleak, it moves along at a clip, offering some surprises and a couple of unlikely, brave heroes.
‘Home Making’ is short on action, long on furniture and color schemes.
‘Saint X’ is a nuanced examination of class, privilege and the terrible ways that tragedy can echo forward in time.
Therese Anne Fowler’s novel finds trouble in paradise, mapping the divisions among people who think of themselves as “good.”
Kids are unpredictable. They suddenly love food they once thought disgusting. And sometimes they just might spontaneously combust.
Jami Attenberg’s characters—flawed, defensive, overwhelmed and frequently endearing—fizz off the page.
THE DUTCH HOUSE confirms what we’ve always known: Ann Patchett doesn’t write a bad book.
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