Best Contemporary Fiction

While technically fiction, *Normal People* functions as a deeply insightful character study, bordering on a biographical exploration of its protagonists. Rooneys novel meticulously examines the comple...

Ottessa Moshfegh is an American author known for her darkly humorous and unsettling novels and short stories. Her works, such as 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' and 'Eileen,' feature alienated and of...

Maria Semple's 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' is a quirky and humorous novel about a brilliant architect who disappears before a family trip to Antarctica. The novels unique narrative structure, told th...

Gail Honeyman's 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' is a heartwarming and humorous novel about a socially awkward woman who learns to navigate the complexities of human connection. The novels quirky...

Ottessa Moshfegh's 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation,' published in 2018, tells the story of a young woman in New York City who decides to sleep for a year with the help of a psychiatrist. The novel exp...

Sayaka Murata's 'Convenience Store Woman' is a quirky and insightful novel about a young woman who finds solace and purpose working at a convenience store. The novels unique perspective and understate...

Rooneys novel tracks the complex, evolving relationship between Connell and Marianne as they move from high school in a small Irish town to university in Dublin. The book is a masterclass in capturing...

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 'Americanah' is a powerful and insightful novel that explores themes of race, identity, and belonging. The story follows a young Nigerian woman who immigrates to the United...