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New Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

06 Jan 2022 New Literary Fiction Book Recommendations | January 2022 Looking to add to your literary fiction list this January? Check out these new novels by indie bestselling authors Dr. Meander Swotty, Mark Prins, Jean Chen Ho, Noah Hawley, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Beth Miller. Enjoy your new literary fiction …
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Interview with Kite Jenson, Author of PsycheDeliah

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write PsycheDeliah? PsycheDeliah was a long time coming. I began an early draft over twenty years ago, but I experienced severe writer’s block about a third of the way into it. Then I took a second stab at it about …
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Interview with R. M. Schultz, Author of Knights, Witches, and

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Knights, Witches, and Murder, what would they be? I hear bagpipes, like in Braveheart. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Thrillers/mysteries and fantasy. For decades I thought I loved …
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Books About Living by the Seasons

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Every season comes with its own sets of joys and challenges that can either boost or disrupt our daily routines. If you’re looking to learn how to better navigate these ups and downs, …
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Interview with Pearl Beacon, Author of Ancient Souls

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Ancient Souls #1 – Karma’s Return? Karma’s Return is my debut novel that I wrote with my mother, Elin Peer. She’s a very successful author with a large following of readers and more than thirty books to her name. …
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You Will Never Understand Comics (and That’s Okay)

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The internet abounds with lists about where to start reading to get into superhero comics, whether in general or from a particular company or with a particular character. I’ve written plenty of them …
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Interview with AJ Campbell, Author of Search No Further

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Search No Further? I was sitting in a family-run restaurant one day, watching the comings and goings of the staff and family members, and I thought to myself, I bet there are some stories to be told here! I …
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Why It’s Okay if You Didn’t Read This Year (and

If you’re anything like me, you’re staring at your Goodreads challenge or reading wishlist for the year and feeling a little guilty about how little you read. Each year I feel so hopeful for the number of books I’m going to read. And then it gets to the end of …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 28, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hachette Audio Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Hachette Audio. Today’s Featured Deals $3.99 They Both Die at The End by Adam Silvera Get This Deal $2.99 Never Saw Me Coming …
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Interview with Jennifer Collins, Author of Comfort in the Wings

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Comfort in the Wings: A Novel Inspired by Love That Will Not Die? The inspiration for this story is my own experience with having several members of my family, including two of my children, die within a short period …
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Interview with John Hindmarsh, Author of Violent Graduation

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Violent Graduation – Jack Foster Space Opera Series? The idea has been rattling around in the creative section of my brain for some time. I decided to convert the concept into words. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is …
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Happy New Year (and Best Books I Read in 2021)!

So, first off, happy new year, and I hope everyone out there had a festive and safe holiday season! Last year, I wanted to do a Year-in-Review post, but I was busy apartment hunting and getting stuff ready to move so I ran out of time. This year, I was …
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Books for fans of Netflix’s Explained series

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I wasn’t a huge fan of school as a kid. Being forced to study Punnett Squares and imaginary numbers really isn’t my idea of a good time. Fortunately, I had strict parents who …
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Letters & Longing: Retellings of Cyrano de Bergerac

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 1897, Edmond Rostand published a play called Cyrano de Bergerac, a meticulously researched work about the life of Hercule Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac (1619–1655) presented in 12-syllable rhyming couplets. Cyrano the person’s …
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Anthologies as Vehicles of Cultural Representation

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Much can be understood about the pulse of a place or of a time based on its literary production. I imagine a giant figure holding out the arm of our times to assess …
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Interview with Nassim Odin, Author of The Sphere of Destiny

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Sphere of Destiny? I wanted to write a story about ancient Egypt, alchemy, and a hero who has less knowledge than we have today! This book has food for thought – only the earth contains the cure for …
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Why We Feel the Need to Share What We Read

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A month or so ago, I recommended a book to my friend and coworker. We were discussing some of our favorite books, so I had to mention The Little Prince. Considering that we …
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The Only True Name: Who is Elena Ferrante?

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Who is Elena Ferrante? It’s an interesting question posed to me often when I’m recommending her work. It’s meant as a straightforward question, and in some ways I could give them a straightforward …
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20 of the Best Picture Books You’ve Never Heard Of

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As a former children’s librarian, I’ve read a lot of picture books. Some, I return to again and again, whether for story time or for my own enjoyment (listen, while Penguin Problems doesn’t …
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 29, 2021

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The NOVL Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by The NOVL. Today’s Featured Deals $5.99 Throne of Glass 8 Book Series by Sarah J. Maas Get This Deal $3.99 Somebody’s Daughter by …
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Interview with N. Daniel, Author of Burn This City to

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Burn This City to the Ground? Burn This City to the Ground is a memoir about my time living, volunteering, and caring for a quadriplegic individual in downtown Minneapolis. It is the sequel to my first book, “Corners Untouched …
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabato Jr.s Son Jack Sabato, 32, Arrested Over Fatal Hit-and-Run
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
The Pitt vs. ER Lawsuit: Are the Medical Dramas Similar?
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
He Was A Very Powerful Figure In Town, And No One Wanted To Get On His Bad Side: 11 Famous People Who Allegedly Sabotaged Their Partners Careers
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Man Reportedly Stabbed in the Neck During Halloween Party at Jamie Foxxs Home, Suspect Arrested
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Inside this years London Palestine Film Festival
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Scarlett Johanssons Non-MCU Sci-Fi Blockbuster Is Leaving Netflix: Heres When
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
Prima Facie review – falters despite best intentions
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
NBC Affiliate Anchor Is Leaving Just Months After Joining Station
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
9 Shows Like Campus Drivers to Watch Next
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Ask Matt: Send in More (and Funnier) Clowns, Getting Fired on Abbott, Raves for Cupertino & More
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Notices Trump Is Doing This After Election Disaster
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
Lit Hub Daily: November 10, 2026
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
sombr Begs Fan to Stop Flipping Him Off at His Shows
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce New Album Entropy, Two North American Tours
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Momo vs. Momo: How Momo Boyd Is Finding Her Own Voice While Staying True to Infinity Song — Thats Always Been the Dream
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Damage Control: Why Warner Bros. Keeps Making a Mess of the DC Universe
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
Book Riots Deals of the Day for November 11, 2026
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute 0,000 to three literary nonprofits.
The brand new Stylus Prize will distribute $750,000 to three literary nonprofits.
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
Voting has Begun for the 2026 Goodreads Choice Awards
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
The November Oprahs Book Club Reading Selection
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
39 Stylish Accessories Thatll Give Your Fall and Winter Looks A Cool Vibe
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
These Chanel Fine Jewelry Pieces Are Made to Become Future Heirlooms
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
How Jennifer Zuccarini of Fleur du Mal Revolutionized Lingerie Styling
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
5 Dated Wardrobe Staples to Skip in 2027 (and What to Buy)
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
Maika Monroe on Victorian Psycho: Maybe Everyone Is Evil
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
The Awakening Review: Colombian Military Horror That Peaks Too Early
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Naked Alien Massacre Punishes the Wrong Sin, and That Is the Whole Joke
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement
Letitia Wright Horror In Her Shadow Begins in a Basement