Lee Kravetz’s novel is a fascinating fictional re-creation of Sylvia Plath’s final decade and a paean to the allure of poetry.
Isaac Fellman’s characters make even the darkest moments beautiful, in a way that will remind the reader of the work of Anne Rice and Stephen Graham Jones.
NoViolet Bulawayo’s Animal Farm-inspired novel is an allegory for the modern age, with animals checking social media for updates on fast-changing developments.
Diana Abu-Jaber writes with a poet’s attention to language, and her novel beautifully evokes Jordan, from modern cities to ancient desert sites.
Funny, moving and composed of sentences that read like small poems, The Swimmers is a remarkable novel from an unparalleled writer.
A young violinist searches for a priceless Stradivarius in Brendan Slocum’s fast-paced thriller.
Johann Sebastian Bach’s creativity, family and devotion to God provide a restorative balm for a grieving young man in James Runcie’s novel.
In a divided world, Jennier Deibel’s Irish and British characters become open to each other’s cultures, soon making way for acceptance and love.
In Michelle Shocklee’s novel, the lifelong work of a daring woman inspires another to follow her dreams—and will stir such feelings in the reader as well.
Karen Joy Fowler’s Booth is a triumph in its fascinating rendering of a legendary American family.
Brimming with delicious recipes, Samantha Vérant’s novel is a compelling tribute to food and family.
A Ballad of Love and Glory lives up to its title as it pays tribute to the heroism of everyday people called upon to defend their honor as well as their lives.
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