Best Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

“Just as when we come into the world, when we die we are afraid of the unknown. But the fear is something from within us that has nothing to do with reality. Dying is like being born, just a change.” —Isabel Allende

Many of 2023's best movies were based on books.

The taboo subject of death becomes a reason to celebrate.

Fans of Cold Mountain will devour The End of Drum-Time.

“You can't write well with only the nice parts of your character, and only about nice things. And I don't want even to try anymore. I want to use everything, including hate and envy and lust and fear.” ―Alison Lurie

“Plot is no more than footprints left in the snow after your characters have run by on their way to incredible destinations.” —Ray Bradbury

Learn about this Vietnam War veteran and award-winning American novelist's notable works. 

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These black humor novels are perfect if you don't know whether you want to laugh or cry.

Fill your shelves (or ereader) with indispensable works.  

Discover books the reader in your life would love to add to their library.

With stories old and new, these gothic horror novels have the classic dark mood you love and the modern twists you can't resist.

Go beyond A Man Called Ove.

“I never called myself a writer because it seemed so pretentious - a writer was what somebody else called you, a title bestowed.” -Viet Thanh Nguyen

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a powerful read.

The Day of the Dead celebrates those who have left us.

Fall into your next five star read!

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Escape civilization, at least for a little while.

Spirituality meets coming of age in these beautiful tales.