Literary legend Charles Bukowski’s On Love is a poignant collection of poems that give us a reflective portrait of the author’s thoughts on life. If you’re looking for a more energetic read, Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee tells the gripping story of a poor girl who transforms herself from a...
Where My Heart Used to Beat is perfect for readers who enjoy complicated stories of tragic pasts told through beautiful writing. The Swans of Fifth Avenue is a historical scandal told in an entertaining yet emotionally compelling novel by the same author who wrote The Aviator’s Wife. Don’t miss any...
Literary fiction fans will dance for joy this week with an abundance of mouth-watering new options. The Portable Veblen is a comedy, a satire, a love story, and a social commentary all rolled into one notable novel. Thomas Murphy and The Man Without a Shadow are both plots to tug...
New in literary fiction this week is Pulitzer Prize winning author Elizabeth Strout’s tale of a mother and daughter reconnecting through painful memories (My Name Is Lucy Barton). Readers who love more action-oriented stories will not want to miss The Dressmaker’s War, a novel about a brave young woman who...
This week’s new books to read in literary fiction have something for everyone. There is danger, murder, and scandal in The Guest Room by bestselling author Chris Bohjalian. The Past follows a family reunion as secrets boil onto the surface. Nothing Bad is Going to Happen is the dark humor...