11 Debuts You Should Pay Attention To

by Jamel Brinkley

A major talent. Full review >

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by Melissa Broder

A fascinating tale of obsession and erotic redemption told with black humor and biting insight. Full review >

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by Jana Casale

So much fun, so smart, and ultimately profound and beautiful. Full review >

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by Rebekah Frumkin

Frumkin has talent to burn, and this very good novel suggests the potential for a truly great one. Full review >

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by Nafissa Thompson-Spires

In an era when writers of color are broadening the space in which class and culture as well as race are examined,... Full review >

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by Lauren Hilgers

This excellent book makes a powerful argument for why the U.S. should always remain a place of sanctuary, benefiting... Full review >

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by Nafkote Tamirat

Captivating for both its unusual detail and observant take on teenage trust. Curious and delightful. Full review >

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by Elaine Castillo

Beautifully written, emotionally complex, and deeply moving, Castillo's novel reminds us both that stories may be all we... Full review >

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by Lisa Halliday

A singularly conceived graft of one narrative upon another; what grows out of these conjoined stories is a beautiful... Full review >

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by Xhenet Aliu

Aliu’s writing is polished and precise, bringing her characters glowingly to life. Full review >

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by Danielle Lazarin

Sensitive, intricate, and quietly powerful, Lazarin’s stories give voice to women learning to live on their own terms. Full review >

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