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5 Novels From 2020 With Complicated Female Characters

A list of five novels published in 2020 that feature complicated female main characters who range from self destructive to unlikable

16 Brilliant Bi and Lesbian Literary Fiction Novels to Keep You Thinking

Sapphic books aren't all romances! Here are 16 bi and lesbian literary fiction titles that leave you with a lot to think about.

Sally Rooney’s Rise as a Normal Person

Why did Sally Rooney and NORMAL PEOPLE rise to such huge attention so quickly?

Meet the 5 Writers Shortlisted for the 2020 Caine Prize for African Writing

The Caine Prize for African Writing is one of the world's major short-story prizes. Meet the five writers shortlisted for this year's prize.

How a TV Adaptation of NORMAL PEOPLE Took Over Ireland’s Airwaves

A reader reflects on the morality-driven backlash against the adaptation of Sally Rooney's NORMAL PEOPLE, as heard on a radio show from Ireland.

Yes, Literary Fiction With Happy Endings Exists: Here are 20 Must-Read Examples

If you think lit fic endings are all sorrow or question marks, think again. Here are some happy literary fiction books that will leave you hopeful.

20 Must-Read Adult Books for YA Readers

Sink into an excellent adult book for YA readers with these must-read crossover books featuring the themes you love in YA literature.

Stellar March Books Out in the UK

Coronavirus forcing you to self isolate? Dive int to these stellar March Books Out in March .

10 SUCH A FUN AGE Book Club Questions And Reading Guide

Read Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid and want to share with your book club? Use these Such A Fun Age book club questions to get the conversation going.

Fabulous February Books Out in the UK

These new books will hit shelves in the UK in February.