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How Contemporary U.S. Literary Fiction Is Beginning To Decolonize

Once a space dominated by white authors, contemporary literary fiction in the U.S. is beginning to encompass a diversity of narratives.

#TheNewLatinoBoom: The Rise of Literature Published in Spanish in the U.S.

On the rise of the New Latino Boom, a growing trend of literature published in Spanish in the U.S. in the 21st century.

Quiz: Which Literary Fiction Book Should You Read Based On The Book You Want To Write?

Come dream up some details about that book you have always wanted to write, and take home a literary fiction book recommendation.

5 Contemporary Literary Fiction Books That Are Game-Changers

If you want to do some serious reading to reflect on humanity and its many aspects, these 5 contemporary literary fiction books are for you, including A Burning By Megha Majumdar.

Cover Reveal: Here’s the Exciting Cover of THE CABINET by Un-su Kim

Check out the gorgeous cover reveal (cat included!) of Korean author Un-su Kim's The Cabinet, hitting shelves this October!

Autofiction is Cheating, and You Cannot Change My Mind

What am I supposed to do with autofiction? Where is it shelved, literally and mentally? Is it memoir or fiction? Pick a lane.

The Best Books About Dysfunctional Families

"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." In these dysfunctional families, that couldn't be more accurate.

5 Novels From 2020 With Complicated Female Characters

A list of five novels published in 2020 that feature complicated female main characters who range from self destructive to unlikable

16 Brilliant Bi and Lesbian Literary Fiction Novels to Keep You Thinking

Bi and lesbian books from the last two decades for fans of literary fiction, from haunting collections to atmospheric historical fiction like Miss Timmins’ School for Girls by Nayana Currimbhoy.

Sally Rooney’s Rise as a Normal Person

Why did Sally Rooney and NORMAL PEOPLE rise to such huge attention so quickly?