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New Literary Fiction Novels for Fans of Elizabeth Strout

New Literary Fiction Novels for Fans of Elizabeth Strout

If you’re a fan of Elizabeth Strout’s rich storytelling and deeply human characters, you’re in luck! We’ve rounded up the latest literary fiction novels that echo her poignant narratives and intricate portrayals of life’s complexities. From stirring character studies to beautifully crafted prose, these new releases are sure to captivate anyone who appreciates Strout’s unique touch. Get ready to immerse yourself in stories that explore the depths of human experience with the same sensitivity and insight.


The Alchemy of Bridges

by Charlene Williams

Release Date: August 19 2024

A BookLife Editor’s Pick – This contemporary fiction combines romance, mystery and suspense with a touch of the supernatural. Ronan Byrne and Emily Walton are broken people. A cataclysmic event on the Brooklyn Bridge sends them on separate journeys of transformation and healing. Meeting again, years later, they are still dealing with remnants of their pasts and the threats that surface from it.

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The House of Lost Secrets

by Anstey Harris

Release Date: September 1 2024

All these years later, Clachan is where their most important occasions and conversations take place, so when Rachel organises a weekend there, Jo never suspects that this weekend will change everything. Because it turns out Rachel has been keeping a secret, a betrayal that plunges Jo into a past she’s spent years trying to forget.

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The Sky Beneath Us

by Fiona Valpy

Release Date: September 10 2024

An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.

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We’ll Prescribe You a Cat

by Syou Ishida

Release Date: September 3 2024

As the clinic’s patients navigate their inner turmoil and seek resolution, their feline companions lead them toward healing, self-discovery, and newfound hope.

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The Essential Elizabeth Stone: A Novel

by Jennifer Banash

Release Date: September 10 2024

From the author of The Rise and Fall of Ava Arcana comes an emotional and empowering multigenerational family saga about a mother and daughter, and the secrets they keep from each other—and from themselves.

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Eleanora in Pieces

by Jessica Maffetore

Release Date: September 5 2024

Doubting her own worth, questioning her right to find peace, and still praying for her son’s return, Eleanora struggles to see that life, ugly and painful as it can be, might still be worth living.

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