New Literary Fiction Novels for Fans of The Life Impossible
If you were enchanted by the rich narrative and emotional complexity of “The Life Impossible,” you’ll love what’s on the horizon in literary fiction. In this post, we’ve gathered a selection of new novels that echo similar themes of identity, connection, and the intricacies of the human experience. Each of these stories offers a unique perspective that will resonate with those who appreciate beautifully crafted prose and thought-provoking plots. Get ready to uncover your next literary obsession!
Timeless Pirouette (Time Flies Series Book 2)
by Jill Wallace
Release Date: September 30 2024
In 1980 as an air hostess I had a dream in the crew rest of a 747. I was a ballerina in 1877 and a beggar was my soulmate. On an odyssey years later with strangers, I brace myself for the ultimate reckoning: a second chance at love or the destruction of all I value, as tangled threads of guilt that bind me to past and present start to unravel.
Buy on AmazonThe Mighty Red: A Novel
by Louise Erdrich
Release Date: October 1 2024
In this stunning novel, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author Louise Erdrich tells a story of love, natural forces, spiritual yearnings, and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives.
Buy on AmazonThe Unfinished Line
by Jen Lyon
Release Date: October 1 2024
The Unfinished Line unravels a heartachingly beautiful story set amidst the arduous world of elite sports and the unrelenting limelight of Hollywood. Dillon and Kam’s journey explores the power of love, the sacrifices made to achieve success, and the dangers of reaching for perfection.
Buy on AmazonA Borrowed Path
by Imogen Clark
Release Date: September 24 2024
A Borrowed Path is a poignant story from million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark about the challenges and joys of being a mother—and how it’s never too late to start over.
Buy on AmazonShred Sisters
by Betsy Lerner
Release Date: October 1 2024
From Betsy Lerner, celebrated author of The Bridge Ladies, comes a wry and riveting debut novel about family, mental illness, and a hard-won path between two sisters.
Buy on AmazonThe Drowned
by John Banville
Release Date: October 1 2024
1950s, rural Ireland. A loner comes across a mysteriously empty car in a field. Knowing he shouldn’t approach but unable to hold back, he soon finds himself embroiled in a troubling missing person case, as a husband claims his wife may have thrown herself into the sea.
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