Best Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

"I have no intention of being a footnote in someone else’s life.” —Martha Gellhorn, on her relationship with Ernest Hemingway

These directors are excellent storytellers, in any medium.

There’s more to discover outside of your favorite author’s six books.

“The woods are full of regional writers, and it is the great horror of every serious Southern writer that he will become one of them.” ―Flannery O'Connor

If you were looking for a list of books that will revolutionize your worldview, you've found it. 

“In principle and reality, libraries are life-enhancing palaces of wonder.” —Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

It’s been said that much of her real life was just as tragic as the lives of the protagonists in her debut novel Flowers in the Attic. 

Writing so rich makes us wish we could live in Barsetshire too. 

The National Book Award Winner was known for her sharp writing.

When a literary master raves about a book, you read it.

These picks are definitely “read by the fireplace” worthy. 

“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

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

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