[Ginga-argentina] This month’s best new literary fiction
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This Month’s Best New Literary Fiction
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Vigil by George Saunders
A literary icon ‘has outdone himself’ (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) with this #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller
- 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 <i>Lincoln in the Bardo</i> and <i>Tenth of December</i>
- “Vibrant, fiendishly clever… It’s all thrilling” (<i>The Boston Globe</i>)
Media Praise: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, New Scientist, The Atlantic, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Financial Times, Slate, Town & Country, Esquire, Vulture, Parade, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Times, The Boston Globe, Bloomberg Businessweek, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Little One by Olivia Muenter
A journalist is digging into Catharine’s seemingly idyllic upbringing on a Florida farm…
- 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 <i>The Push</i>)
- “I loved this novel” (Liz Moore, author of <i>The God of the Woods</i>)
Media Praise: TODAY Show, People, Bustle, Booklist, Electric Literature
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So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder
Five parties over the course of 20 years will transform the bonds between six friends
- “I will never forget these characters,” says Elin Hilderbrand, while Jenny Jackson, the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Pineapple Street</i>, 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 <i>Time</i>, <i>Town & Country</i>, <i>Bustle</i>, and more
- Perfect for fans of <i>The Four Seasons</i>
Media Praise: Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Town & Country, Bustle, Good Housekeeping, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, New York Post, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Good People by Patmeena Sabit
Ann Patchett declares, ‘I’ll be recommending this book to everyone’
- 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 <i>Star Tribune</i>
Media Praise: Book of the Month, Time Magazine, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, Town & Country, Vulture, Parade, The Guardian, The Times, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Literary Hub
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Eradication by Jonathan Miles
A recently divorced schoolteacher signs up to spend five weeks alone on a tiny desert island!
- A darkly funny, deeply poignant satire <i>The Washington Post</i> calls “an instant classic”
- <i>Lord of the Flies</i> meets <i>The Old Man and the Sea</i> 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)
Media Praise: NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage, Literary Hub
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The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams
Follow seven generations of Dupree women as they face love, loss, and family secrets
- 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” (<i>Library Journal</i> starred review)
- A must-read for fans of <i>Homegoing</i> by Yaa Gyasi
Media Praise: TODAY Show, People, USA Today, Essence, The Times, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Electric Literature
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This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
A stubborn conflict over an apple cake recipe splinters the bond between two sisters
- The author behind the Reese’s Book Club pick <i>Isola</i> serves up “her crowning glory” (<i>The Boston Globe</i>)
- 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” (<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> starred review)
Media Praise: The New Yorker, TODAY Show, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, Town & Country, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Library Reads, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Literary Hub
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Autobiography of Cotton by Cristina Rivera Garza
<i>Time</i> named this ‘sumptuous work of autofiction’ one of its most anticipated books of the year
- 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” (<i>The Wall Street Journal</i>)
- “A vivid tapestry… Not to be missed” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i> starred review)
Media Praise: Time Magazine, NPR, The New York Times/The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Everyday Movement by Gigi L. Leung
Take it from Elif Batuman, author of <i>The Idiot</i>: This new work in translation is ‘dazzling’
- 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)
Media Praise: The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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The Pōhaku by Jasmin Iolani Hakes
A sweeping multigenerational saga set across Hawaii and California
- 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 <i>Hula</i>, whose writing “moves with graceful power and sings with a voice as spellbinding as the rolling surf” (<i>Oprah Daily</i>)
- Gorgeous settings, dangerous family secrets, and a touch of magic come together in this transportive novel
Media Praise: Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Electric Literature, Literary Hub
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Messenger Cat Café by Nagi Shimeno
At a special café between two worlds, living customers can request meetings with the dead
- 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 <i>Before the Coffee Gets Cold</i> and <i>The Full Moon Coffee Shop</i>
Media Praise: Reactor, Library Journal
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