Maggie Nelson’s memoir was included on the New York Times list of the best books of the 21st century. Graywolf Press published the book on May 5, 2015.

Cory Doctorow says, “In Fight Me, the novelist and game developer Austin Grossman uses aging ex-teen superheroes to weigh the legacy of Generation X, in a work that enrobes its savage critique with sweet melancholia, all under a coating of delicious snark…it’s a great novel.”
Michael Joseph published FIGHT ME on May 23, 2024 it was released in the US market July 2nd, 2024.

Julie Leong’s forthcoming debut THE TELLER OF SMALL FORTUNES was a Spotlight Pick in Publishers Weekly’s e-blast featuring Berkley’s “Cozy Fall Reads.” It was also included on PW’s Fall 2024 Adult Preview: SF, Fantasy & Horror. Ace will publish the novel on November 5, 2024.

Mason Coile’s forthcoming horror novel WILLIAM is eliciting positive reviews. Publishers Weekly writes, “Coile expertly imagines the sort of ghoulish snares a cybernetic environment could spring upon its unprepared captives. . . It’s a frightening Frankenstein fable for the age of AI.” Meanwhile, Kirkus Reviews calls it “Gleefully lurid fun.” In Library Journal, reviewer James Gardner raves, “[Coile] makes the house feel haunted through his descriptions, but this book is also a wickedly fast cyber-thriller. . . A late-act reveal helps this story stand out among other technology-going-bad tales, and those who like the trope, or enjoy a good techno-thriller, will want to watch William play with his human toys.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons will publish the novel on September 10, 2024.

Plum Sykes’ WIVES LIKE US received a fantastic, extensive write-up by the BBC. Clare Thorp writes: “[Sykes] needed another glamorous, gossipy, cut-throat world to write about – and she found it on her doorstep in the English countryside…WIVES LIKE US is a satirical comedy of manners about a group of super-rich women living in the Cotswolds, an area that's having a bit of a moment in pop culture.” Harper published the book on May 14, 2024.

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Ted Chiang, author of collections EXHALATION and STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS, won the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story. The award “recognizes writers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the short story form,” and is “is one of the nation’s most significant literary prizes for the form.” PEN/Malamud Award Committee Chair Jung Yun says: “Ted Chiang’s stories are an absolute wonder to behold…Not only do they demonstrate his exceptionally high standards for creativity and construction, they also invite readers to think, imagine, and explore unique worlds beyond their own. Whether set in an alternate version of the past, or one possible version of the future, his work prompts important questions that are deeply relevant to how we live today. In doing so, Chiang exemplifies Bernard Malamud’s belief that a short story can produce ‘the surprise and effect of a profound knowledge in a short time.’” Chiang will be honored at the PEN/Malamud Award Ceremony on December 6, 2024. Knopf published EXHALATION on May 7, 2019.

NATURAL BEAUTY by Ling Ling Huang is the winner of the 2024 Lambda Award in Bisexual Fiction. The Lambda Awards celebrate authors “for their outstanding contributions to the queer literary landscape.” Dutton published the book on April 4, 2023.

Katherine Arden’s picture-book debut, THE STRANGEST FISH, received a starred review from Kirkus. The review praises: “Arden’s lyrical, conversational text emphasizes the strong bond between Daisy and her new pet despite their limited time together; she makes clear that caring for another living being can alter us forever…A deeply empathetic look at the magic of love and compassion.” Astra Young Readers will publish the book on September 3, 2024.

Kailee Pedersen’s upcoming debut novel SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS received a starred review from Library Journal. Reviewer Becky Spratford raves: “Readers will follow…as the foreboding details build, knowing full well that the tightly coiled tension will eventually explode; when it does, they will be left gasping in awe… Pedersen’s debut skillfully balances character and atmosphere. Recommend to readers who like creepy, methodically paced stories that focus on unease.” Meanwhile, a review from Publisher’s Weekly praises: “[A] grisly, literary horror that isn’t afraid to show its teeth. Pedersen is sure to win fans.” St. Martin’s Press will publish the book on August 20, 2024.