Best Literary Fiction Book Recommendations

Read an essay from Alice Walker’s book, Living by the Word.

The National Book Award winner has written much more than The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

Big Brother doesn’t want you reading these novels.

Nobody does romance quite like the classics.

These characters were there through thick and thin.

Ms. Walker answers readers' questions about her most famous work.

They've bewitched us, body and soul.

Read an excerpt from Jack London's classic adventure novel.

"Don't try to make me grow up before my time..."

The iconic feminist praises Alice Walker's ability to move readers.

Powerful wisdom from the author of The Color Purple.

These reads from the last century all deserve a place on your bookshelf.

Who knew a short story could stir up so much rage?

From the 17th century to the late 90's, we've covered the classics.

Meet the man who helped define magical realism.

If we could do it all over again, we'd make time for these stories.

In honor of Jorge Luis Borges's 120th birthday, here are 8 short story books similar to Borges's works.

100 years after her birth, we celebrate the impact of the novelist and philosopher.

If you loved Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, we know what you should read next.

These impressive works of fiction paved the way for the genre.