11 Great Debut Novels

by John Darnielle

A pop culture–infused novel that thoughtfully and nonjudgmentally considers the dark side of nerddom. Full review >

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by Corinne Duyvis

Original and compelling; a stunning debut. Full review >

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by Merritt Tierce

The cold and honest confessions of a damaged young woman who lives to serve. Full review >

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by Isabel Quintero

A fresh, authentic and honest exploration of contemporary Latina identity. Full review >

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by Vanessa Manko

A top-notch debut, at once sober and lively and provocative. Full review >

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by Joy N. Hensley

Absolutely compelling. Full review >

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by Josh Malerman

An unsettling thriller, this earns comparisons to Hitchcock's The Birds, as well as the finer efforts of Stephen King and... Full review >

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by Roxane Gay

A cutting and resonant debut. Full review >

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by Kat Spears

A compelling debut told with swagger and real depth. Full review >

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by Will Chancellor

Some readers may stumble over the Latin, argot and allusions, but these are minor challenges in Chancellor’s polymorphous... Full review >

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by Annie Cardi

An honest, uncompromising story Full review >

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