Modern & Literary Fiction
Emotionally Gripping Women’s Fiction about Mothers and Daughters
Whether funny, moving, or thought-provoking, these engrossing women’s fiction novels explore the complex relationship between mothers and daughters.
Angel Down Wins the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Daniel Kraus's WWI novel joins a celebrated lineage. Discover the Pulitzer-winning books readers love most.
Best Pulitzer Prize Winners of All Time According to Readers
How do you pick the greatest books from the list of legendary Pulitzer Prize winners? Well, we’ll give it a go!
The 2026 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction Has a Winner
Five finalists, one legacy, and the American stories shaping our moment
Uplifting Women's Fiction to Read this Spring
Fresh starts, blossoming love and feel-good friendship. These six spring-set novels are exactly what you need to embrace the season of renewal.
Noteworthy Women’s Fiction Books Featuring Sisters
These women’s fiction novels about sisters explore the complicated bond in warm, witty, and fascinating ways.
Literary Fiction's Most Iconic Female Anti-Heroines
From sly schemers to ruthless rule-breakers, these women own every page.
Contemporary Novels That Explore Fractured Marriages
Love is complicated, and these six novels explore what happens when relationships begin to unravel.
The Most Compelling Family Sagas Modern Fiction Has to Offer
Generational stories that deliver drama, depth, and plenty to unpack for the new year.
Short Stories Are the Perfect New Year Read
Six exceptional collections by celebrated modern literary voices for your reading reset.
Six Books about Coming Home for the Holidays
Characters face the complexities of coming home in these holiday stories.
Endlessly Entertaining Family Meltdowns in Fiction
Dysfunction, served Family-Style! Gather around the table for stories of secrets, rivalries, and unforgettable reunions that make your own family look tame.
The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) Wins the National Book Award
Celebrate the 2025 winner and explore the ten-book longlist defining the best of American fiction.
2025 Booker Prize Shortlist & Winner
Six novels, one prize—celebrating the finest literary fiction published in the UK and Ireland.
Books That Ask: Can You Ever Truly Go Back?
Six characters discover what it’s like to return home in these soul-stirring books.
Friendship & Serendipity Collide in 6 Feel-Good Novels
From past encounters to unlikely bonds, these books celebrate the possibilities of unexpected connections.
6 Captivating Novels with Shocking Secrets
The secrets revealed within these modern fiction titles will keep you turning pages.
The 5 W’s of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Rooted in journalism and honoring excellence in the literary arts, here are the 2025 winner and finalists.
2025 PEN/Faulkner Award Finalists & Winner
Chosen by writers for writers, this year’s PEN/Faulkner picks span humor, history, and heartache. Meet the five standout finalists—and the one novel that rose above.
