Thursday, May 23, 2024

Readworthy: This month’s best literary fiction

 
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This Month's Best New Literary Fiction
Each month, Readworthy highlights the best, most acclaimed new releases in your categories! Questions or suggestions? Let us know.
 
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Real Americans
Snap up the book on every summer reading list: the latest Read with Jenna Book Club pick!
When Nick sets out to find his biological father, he begins to unravel the stories of three generations of his Chinese American family.
IN THE MEDIA
TODAY Book Club/Read with Jenna, Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Financial Times, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian
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Long Island
The long-awaited sequel to Brooklyn that captivated Oprah Winfrey
On the heels of a shocking betrayal, Eilis Lacey leaves her bustling adopted cul-de-sac in Long Island and returns to the memory-laden Irish village she left behind years ago.
IN THE MEDIA
Oprah's Book Club, Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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The Guncle Abroad
Escape to Italy for another hilarious, heartfelt Guncle adventure!
During a dysfunctional family wedding at Lake Como, Gay Uncle Patrick is put in charge of his niece Maisie and nephew Grant — two very disgruntled teens!
IN THE MEDIA
The Washington Post, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Electric Literature
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This Strange Eventful History
People, NPR, and more are raving about this sweeping family saga
Over seven decades, the eccentric Cassars travel across continents — from Paris to Buenos Aires to New York — in pursuit of a new home.
IN THE MEDIA
The New Yorker, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly
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Exhibit
'An exhilarating novel about being caught between the desires of the future and the specters of the past'
– Nylon
When photographer Jin and ballerina Lidija meet at a lavish party, the exchange of a generations-old secret transforms both women.
IN THE MEDIA
Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Bustle, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Millions
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All Fours
'A giddy, bold, mind-blowing tour de force by one of our most important literary writers'
– George Saunders
On a cross-country road trip, a middle-aged artist spontaneously stops at a roadside motel. Could it be the perfect renovation project — and place to reinvent herself?
IN THE MEDIA
NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian
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Shanghailanders
Jean Kwok and Vanessa Hua loved this futuristic family drama set in Shanghai
Hurtling back in time to moments that shaped them forever, this dazzling saga follows the wealthy Yang household — the parents, children, and employees.
IN THE MEDIA
Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Blue Ruin
A provocative look at class, race, and the art world from the acclaimed author of White Tears
Art school graduate Jay is barely scraping by during the COVID-19 pandemic — but one fateful encounter changes everything when he's invited to live with an old classmate in upstate New York.
IN THE MEDIA
Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, People, Financial Times, Parade, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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Oye
Eavesdrop to your heart's content on this hilarious family saga told through a series of phone calls
Following her strong-minded grandmother's troubling diagnosis, Luciana, the youngest of her lively Colombian American family, decides to take the reins and keep her household afloat!
IN THE MEDIA
The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, Electric Literature
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See: Loss. See Also: Love.
Bryan Washington calls this shimmering debut about grief, identity, and family 'a miracle and a dream'
After the sudden death of her husband, Kyoko rediscovers herself — and learns to navigate single parenthood — with the support of her mother-in-law, Bubbe.
IN THE MEDIA
Oprah Daily, San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, The Millions
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