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Five Stateside Novels You Likely Missed

The author of The Maid’s Version picks five wrongfully neglected works of American genius.

The Return of Captain John EmmettElizabeth SpellerIn The WoodsTana FrenchField of BloodDenise MinaChristine FallsBenjamin BlackThe...

Debut author Gavin McCrea challenges the notion of ‘historical fiction’ in this fascinating list of recommended reading.

The author of Flood of Fire selects four novels and a memoir from modern Arabic literature.

The author of Dear Money has chosen some female protagonists who break all the rules.

Many books made me a reader. But one book that stands out from my younger years is Henry Roth’s Call It Sleep, which I believe...

With weather maps of the country blazing in the orange and red of high temperatures, California’s drought still lingering, and massive earthquakes...

The author of The Sunken Cathedral chooses five novels that reflect on the past.