Six Books That Simply Must Be Talked About
These six books demand discussion—with a pal, a date, or a book club.
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David Avazzadeh / Connected Archives A Novel That Understands Where Romance Is Going
Claire-Louise Bennett’s new novel trades romantic fatalism for something odder and pricklier.
Burt Glinn / Magnum Five Books That Will Redirect Your Attention
When malaise strikes, a book can break the spell—if you choose the right one.
Heritage Images / Getty What Does the Literature of the Working Class Look Like?
A new entrant to the genre of workplace literature argues that even mundane labor shapes your identity.
Illustration by Melek Zertal Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today
In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.
Illustration by Benjamin Marra A Novel That Disrupts a Fundamental Law of the Universe
In Solvej Balle’s new series, the concept of a time loop is more than a gimmick; it’s a way of rethinking human existence.
Illustration by Somnath Bhatt A Radical Vision of the Sick Body
A Nobel Prize–winning author and her ex-lover explore the surprising vitality of a grave illness.
Photograph by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie The Liminal Life of the Expat
Ayşegül Savaş’s novel captures the experiences of a new class of people: those who are stateless by choice.
Carl Ander / Connected Archives The Brooklyn Sequel Asks the Most American of Questions About Immigration
In his new novel, Colm Tóibín explores the twinned relationship between Ireland and America.
Kristin Bethge / Connected Archives The Tyranny of English
A new novel from the prolific translator Jennifer Croft challenges the dominance of the language.
Illustration by Matteo Giuseppe Pani. Source: Getty.
