Get lost in the prose of these literary novels
Do you love losing yourself in a good book? If so, you're in for a treat. This page is all about literary novels — books that are written with beautiful prose and will sweep you away into another world. These novels will keep you captivated until the very end. So if you're looking for a reading challenge, consider picking up one of these page-turners.
Cursed Bread
Sophie Mackintosh
Sooo weird and unpredictable, if I had to sum it up "be gay, do crime."
Florida
Lauren Groff
A lyrical short story collection exploring humanity and nature focusing on the state of Florida
Convenience Store Woman
Sayaka Murata
This was a quick, easy read that offered some great commentary on society's expectations
In the Garden of the Fugitives
Ceridwen Dovey
It was fascinating and thought-provoking, easily a fave for the month!
Miss Burma
Charmaine Craig
A heavy, emotional story about one family's oppression in Burma's history that I would recommend!
Girl at War
Sara Novic
Overall I’m glad to have read this book and would recommend to anyone wanting to read about this specific time in Croatia!
The Vanishing Half
Brit Bennett
I’ve never read a book quite like this and I’ll definitely be reading more from Brit Bennett!
Our Missing Hearts
Celeste Ng
I highly recommend Our Missing Hearts if you enjoy dystopian novels, literary prose, and/or complex characters!
I Who Have Never Known Men
Jacqueline Harpman
Overall not a bad book and one I may dwell on for some time!
Booth
Karen Joy Fowler
Overall an enjoyable story about a family that we don’t know much about, despite having an infamous member.
Marilou is Everywhere
Sarah Elaine Smith
I didn’t love it or hate it, Marilou is Everywhere was a decent read but one I’ll probably forget by next month.
In Five Years
Rebecca Serle
A popular book that is worth the hype and maybe a favorite for the month.
Sula
Toni Morrison
Morrison continues to be one of my favorite authors as she delivers another powerful novel.
Wolf Hall
Hilary Mantel
I liked the story overall but I’m not sure yet if I’ll continue with the trilogy.
Girl, Woman, Other
Bernardine Evaristo
A uniquely, wonderful novel that blew me away once I got past the different writing style.
Under the Udala Trees
Chinelo Okparanta
I’ll be recommending this to everyone and rated it a full 5 stars!
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
Overall it was interesting, I love Morrison’s writing, and was impressed since this was her first novel but I couldn’t engage with the characters in such a short book.
Academy Street
Mary Costello
Academy Street wasn’t a great book that will stay with me but it also wasn’t bad.
Stay With Me
Ayobámi Adébáyo
If you want to read books that open your worldview, then definitely check this one out!
The Mars Room
Rachel Kushner
Overall an interesting character driven story, that was a slow burn but I became invested in the characters lives.