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Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet reimagines Shakespeare’s family life to explore grief, plague, and the endurance of love.
Playground by Richard Powers
A dazzling novel where ocean mysteries, human bonds, and uncertain AI futures intertwine with beauty and suspense.
Speak by Louisa Hall
A haunting, multi-voiced novel exploring artificial intelligence, empathy, and what it truly means to be human.
The Names by Florence Knapp and Flashlight by Susan Choi
Sudden life-altering events shape human experience; The Names and Flashlight explore divergent consequences through contrasting narrative styles.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
A gripping novel of hardship and resilience, this story explores addiction, poverty, and personal triumph in a forgotten rural America.
Did You Ever Have a Family? by Bill Clegg
A deeply moving novel exploring grief, guilt, and the transformative power of forgiveness through interwoven voices and emotional clarity.
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck
A haunting, claustrophobic novel exploring obsession, power, and control against the oppressive backdrop of East Germany’s final years.
The Magician: A Novel by Colm Tóibín
Thomas Mann's journey through genius, identity, and moral dilemmas, capturing the intimate struggles of art and life in turbulent times.
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
A deeply human exploration of grief, meaning, and connection, Martyr! brilliantly redefines martyrdom through art, healing, and love.
Knife by Salman Rushdie
Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re "fine."
This Other Eden by Paul Harding
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Maine, this novel explores a marginalized community’s struggles with identity, resilience, and love amid historical injustice and tragedy.












