Recommended Reading is your ultimate source for the best in contemporary fiction, including short stories and novel excerpts from today’s most dynamic voices.
An excerpt from FAMOUS MEN by Julie Buntin, recommended by Chelsea Bieker
An excerpt from THE GREAT WHEREVER by Shannon Sanders, recommended by Dawnie Walton
An excerpt from NIGHTJAR by Emily Ruskovich, recommended by Paula Hawkins
“Before” from HORIZON HONG KONG by Xu Xi, recommended by Sybil Baker
“The Ominous Shaft” by Marlena Williams, recommended by Preety Sidhu for Electric Literature
“Porcupine” from BABY IN A BOX by Sarah Braunstein, recommended by Antoine Wilson
An excerpt from FANCY MEETING YOU by Louise Marburg, recommended by Elinor Lipman
“Driving Through Pennsylvania” by Mack Gelber, recommended by Wynter K Miller for Electric Literature
An excerpt from ATTENTION-SEEKING BEHAVIOR by Aea Varfis-van Warmelo, recommended by Kimberly Campanello
“Wild Food” from THE GOOD EYE by Jess Gibson, recommended by Molly McGhee
“Oh No” by Adrienne Celt, recommended by Halimah Marcus for Electric Literature
An excerpt from PRESTIGE DRAMA by Séamas O'Reilly, recommended by Caroline O'Donoghue
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