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The best novels of the year so far
THE AVERAGE American reader gets through about 11 books a year. No one wants to waste their precious free time on a dud. So our critics have sorted...
economist.com - 18 days ago

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Historical Mystery Novels, recommended by Tuva Kahrs
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Books like 'Red Rising': Dystopian novels to read while you wait for 'Red God'
Spend enough time among fans of dystopian sci-fi, and you’ll hear “Red Rising” enter the conversation. Penned by Pierce Brown, the six-book series has sold over 6 million copies since the first book came out a little over a decade ago. When it was first published in 2014, our reviewer said it...
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Top 10 neglected books about the Spanish civil war
A few celebrated names dominate our understanding of this ‘last great cause’, but these novels and memoirs show there is much more to learn...
theguardian.com - 30+ days ago
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The Best Fantasy Novels of the Past Decade, recommended by Sylvia Bishop
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fivebooks.com - 30+ days ago
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11 Must-Read Kurt Vonnegut Novels
Kurt Vonnegut was a genius who did not so much write novels as much as he constructed classic existential playgrounds for almost every type of reader. Vonnegut’s work speaks for itself, not just because he had an uncanny way of poking fun at human flaws while daring readers to confront the chaos,...
forbes.com - 30+ days ago
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In 'Jane Austen's Bookshelf,' read about the women writers who shaped the novelist
Rare book collector Rebecca Romney takes us behind the archives that led to "Jane Austen's Bookshelf," a new book about the women writers who shaped Austen. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: It's a big year for Jane Austen fans. This year is the 250th anniversary of her birth in 1775. Jane Austen's famous novels...
npr.org - 30+ days ago
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Critical Role's heartbreak prince is leading the nerdworld business' publishing push
The nerdworld business Critical Role is making a big push into publishing this year. Its publishing drive, led by Liam O'Brien, includes two books written by the cofounders. Also on the 2025 slate are art books, comics, and novels written by Penguin Random House authors. Liam O'Brien — known to fans...
aol.com - 30+ days ago
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'In my novels, there is more kindness than you might see in other books': Author Ann Patchett on writing amid chaos
In the latest episode of Influential, US writer Ann Patchett shares how seeing kindness around her influences the way she approaches her characters. Patchett has no social media, saying that nobody should have access to her at all time s (Credit: Natassja Ebert) I am very interested in protecting my...
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8 Contemporary Novels with Omniscient Narrators - Electric Literature
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This app teaches you languages as you read sci-fi and novels
Save $ 65 on life time access with our coupon code. If the big-name language apps have failed you, it’s probably because they’re, well, boring. Those who would rather read a good book instead of taking grammar drills should check out Beelinguapp, an actually fun way to learn languages. This week only,...
popsci.com - 26 days ago
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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new chapter books
A pair of historical novels focus on different aspects of the 70s, while gender identity is a theme in an array of strong new adventures...
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Five of the Best 21st-Century Argentinian Novels, recommended by Claudia Piñeiro
You may be familiar with the work of the great Argentinian authors Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar, but how about the country's crop of...
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Award-Winning Sci Fi Novels of 2024, recommended by Sylvia Bishop
Award- winning sci fi books this year have ranged from deep-sea dives to space operas to goats. Our fantasy and sci fi editor Sylvia Bishop talks us...
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5 Great Spy Novels Set in Small Towns
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15 Captivating WWII Novels — These Historical Fiction Reads Will Transport You Back in time !
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3 wonderfully creepy horror novels (and 1 cozy ghost story)
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Historical Novels Set in World War 2
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The five best mystery novels to read this season
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Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from William Faulkner and Ernest Hemingway
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chicagotribune.com - 30+ days ago
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Thalassopoetics and War and Culture Studies: The Case of Jules Verne
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Magnum Sci-Fi: 5 Splendid Science Fiction Detective Novels
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The Funniest Historical Novels, recommended by Toby Clements
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Romantasy has satisfied women’s appetite for erotic literature that centres the female gaze – this is why it’s now unstoppable
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stylist.co.uk - 30+ days ago
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Architectural Misdirection: Seeking Out Secret Staircases and Hidden Rooms
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