This month’s best new literary fiction

Don't miss the best new literary fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! You'll love this month's literary fiction picks — which include a stunning read from a Nobel Prize winner, an atmospheric multigenerational tale, and more!

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	A new rerelease from the Nobel Prize–winning author of Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In a remote Polish village, a newcomer posts a newspaper ad, soliciting locals to share their dreams — and soon, the stories of the neighborhood's unusual inhabitants intertwine "Should not be missed… It's immensely rewarding" (The Boston Globe) With starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist, who calls the novel "a poetic, rich work of art that ebbs and flows like a stream" Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers Join ferry driver Nils on a ride along the wintry Norwegian fjord — on his last day alive WHY IT'S READWORTHY: As Nils picks up passengers, a mystical and moving journey unfolds This "outstanding" NPR Best Book of 2025 (Library Journal) won the Brage Prize — one of Norway's most prestigious literary awards "Something to look forward to, like a long breath out at the end of a hard day" (The Times) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers If you liked The Kite Runner or The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you'll love this 'superb' read (Library Journal) WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In Pakistan, Lalloo's family is trapped in indentured servitude — but Lalloo will stop at nothing to free them Rave reviews from Santa Montefiore and Marjan Kamali, who says, "Hassan's gift for storytelling makes this a beautiful and poignant read" Book clubs will enjoy this twist-filled, thought-provoking novel based on a true story Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers In 1817 Brazil, two Indigenous children are kidnapped and brought to Europe WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Based on a real-life event, this "immersive tale" takes readers on "a luminous and poetic journey" (Booklist starred review) Moves between the perspectives of German scientists, two roaring rivers, and the children who find themselves in a completely unfamiliar world An unconventional and unforgettable novel you'll want to press into the hands of fellow booklovers Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers This gorgeous collection is one of Oprah's 'Favorite Things' for 2025! WHY IT'S READWORTHY: The former US Poet Laureate called "America's favorite poet" (The Wall Street Journal) is back and better than ever Tender, witty, and uplifting poems inspired by dogs are paired with stunning watercolor portraits "There are lots of books about man's best friend, but none as sweet or as beautiful as Dog Show" (Air Mail) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers Fans of Kazuo Ishiguro will love this thought-provoking dystopian novel WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A highly anticipated literary release hailed as "a master class in storytelling" (Marie Claire) Students arrive at the Center — an idyllic seaside rehabilitation center — with no memory of their lives before. As they attend classes that teach the correct way to live, the past revisits the residents… "Brilliant and revelatory… The story is thoroughly satisfying, as controlled and complete as a perfectly crafted sentence" (Shelf Awareness) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers This gothic masterpiece invites readers into a crumbling 1920s manor filled with secrets WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Soraya is delighted to take a job as the personal maid to eccentric Mrs. Hattingh. But she soon learns that in her boss's decaying home, everything is not as it seems… An atmospheric page-turner you won't want to put down until the last page "It's a stunner" (Publishers Weekly starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers A wildly entertaining, deeply moving read for reality TV devotees WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle, crowns this "the most fun you'll have reading all year" Ten years ago, Luke starred in a competition-based reality show called Endeavor. Now, he returns to the show as his life implodes — and must confront the bitter rivalries and broken friendships of his past "Readers will hold on tight for the ride" (Booklist) right up to "the jaw-dropping finale" (Audible) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers After a man dies in the forest, two girls are bound by a dark secret WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A "standout" family saga (Kirkus Reviews) from an author who counts Jodi Picoult and Paula Hawkins among her fans The Christmas Eve tragedy rocks a small logging town — but what are young misfit Ida and her older cousin Elna hiding? "Starts as a slow burn but quickly ignites into a bonfire" (Library Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers In a New England lighthouse, three generations navigate a family curse WHY IT'S READWORTHY: For centuries, a curse has bound the Cole women to their remote post, where they're fated to experience loss and heartbreak. But what if nothing's as it seems? "Atmospheric, lush and evocative… Will captivate readers" (USA Today bestselling author Lynda Cohen Loigman) Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Google Other formats and retailers
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