This month’s best new literary fiction

Don't miss the best new literary fiction from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! Don't miss this month's literary fiction picks — which include a powerful #1 New York Times bestseller from George Saunders, a sweeping multigenerational tale, and more!

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	A literary icon 'has outdone himself' (Publishers Weekly) with this #1 New York Times bestseller WHY IT'S READWORTHY: As an unrepentant oil tycoon lays dying, a colorful crowd of visitors gathers for his reckoning The wildly anticipated latest from the Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December "Vibrant, fiendishly clever… It's all thrilling" (The Boston Globe) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A journalist is digging into Catharine's seemingly idyllic upbringing on a Florida farm… WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Raised under the spell of her magnetic father who promised utopia, Catharine now realizes she must face the darkness she thought she left behind An astonishing ending awaits in this "dark, deeply engaging, and emotionally charged ride" (Ashley Audrain, author of The Push) "I loved this novel" (Liz Moore, author of The God of the Woods) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Five parties over the course of 20 years will transform the bonds between six friends WHY IT'S READWORTHY: "I will never forget these characters," says Elin Hilderbrand, while Jenny Jackson, the New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street, promises "you will laugh on every page, except for when you find yourself moved to tears" This witty crowd-pleaser is one of 2026's most anticipated novels, according to Time, Town & Country, Bustle, and more Perfect for fans of The Four Seasons Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Ann Patchett declares, 'I'll be recommending this book to everyone' WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When Zorah Sharaf, the eldest daughter of a model immigrant family, dies tragically, questions arise… A timely, thought-provoking read sure to spark satisfying book club discussion "The year's first great novel" according to the Star Tribune Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A recently divorced schoolteacher signs up to spend five weeks alone on a tiny desert island! WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A darkly funny, deeply poignant satire The Washington Post calls "an instant classic" Lord of the Flies meets The Old Man and the Sea when grieving Adi impulsively answers a job listing offering a chance to save species on the brink of extinction "Among the most brilliant, beautiful short novels ever" (Chris Bohjalian) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Follow seven generations of Dupree women as they face love, loss, and family secrets WHY IT'S READWORTHY: This sweeping epic "deserves to be not only read, but celebrated" (Elizabeth Gilbert) "Outstanding… This page-turning novel will have readers rooting for all the Dupree women, right to the gasp-worthy, unforgettable end" (Library Journal starred review) A must-read for fans of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A stubborn conflict over an apple cake recipe splinters the bond between two sisters WHY IT'S READWORTHY: The author behind the Reese's Book Club pick Isola serves up "her crowning glory" (The Boston Globe) Follow generations of one New England family as the Rubinsteins experience highs and lows "Goodman's delicious and deeply perceptive novel is something to savor" (Kirkus Reviews starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Time named this 'sumptuous work of autofiction' one of its most anticipated books of the year WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Inspired by the experiences of her grandparents, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author takes readers to the cotton fields in the US-Mexico borderlands during the 1930s "Excavates both national and family history… This book is one of restless movement and passionate hope" (The Wall Street Journal) "A vivid tapestry… Not to be missed" (Publishers Weekly starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Take it from Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot: This new work in translation is 'dazzling' WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Amid charged student demonstrations in Hong Kong, college roommates Ah Lei and Panda grapple with everyday life as the fall of democracy looms Politics collide with the personal in this "glorious" novel that "ultimately compels us to face who we are and who we want to be" (Oprah's Book Club alum Megha Majumdar) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers A sweeping multigenerational saga set across Hawaii and California WHY IT'S READWORTHY: An ancient stone one family was sworn to protect. A young woman lying comatose under the watchful eye of her grandmother. How are these stories connected? From the author of Hula, whose writing "moves with graceful power and sings with a voice as spellbinding as the rolling surf" (Oprah Daily) Gorgeous settings, dangerous family secrets, and a touch of magic come together in this transportive novel Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers At a special café between two worlds, living customers can request meetings with the dead WHY IT'S READWORTHY: This charming, heartfelt tale is already a bestseller in Japan! Fuuta, a recently deceased cat, is charged with delivering important messages — and in return, he could be reunited with his beloved owner, Michiru Perfect for fans of cozy novels like Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Full Moon Coffee Shop Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers
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