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Best Fiction 2019

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Our favorite fiction published for adults in 2019.

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The Testaments

The Testaments

by Atwood, Margaret

Book - 2019

Atwood returns to the world of The Handmaid's Tale, where women are forced into reproductive and sexual slavery. In The Testaments, three women tell their stories and the author builds a novel that's as gripping and thought-provoking as the original. Atwood returns to the world of The Handmaid's Tale, where women are forced into reproductive and sexual slavery. In The Testaments, three women tell their stories and the author builds a novel that's as gripping and thought-provoking as the original. Show less

Atwood returns to the world of The Handmaid's Tale, where women are forced into reproductive and sexual slavery. In The Testaments, three women tell their stories and the author builds a novel that's as gripping and thought-provoking as the original. Atwood returns to the world of The Handmaid's Tale, where women are forced into reproductive and sexual slavery. In The Testaments, three women tell their stories and the author builds a novel that's as gripping and thought-provoking as the original. Show less

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Big Sky

Big Sky

by Atkinson, Kate

Book - 2019

Atkinson revives her PI Jackson Brodie series in this slow-burn mystery that follows several seemingly unconnected people in a Yorkshire town. Sly humor, nuanced characters, and a plot that's dark but not hopeless shine in this complex mystery. Atkinson revives her PI Jackson Brodie series in this slow-burn mystery that follows several seemingly unconnected people in a Yorkshire town. Sly humor, nuanced characters, and a plot that's dark but not hopeless shine in this complex mystery. Show less

Atkinson revives her PI Jackson Brodie series in this slow-burn mystery that follows several seemingly unconnected people in a Yorkshire town. Sly humor, nuanced characters, and a plot that's dark but not hopeless shine in this complex mystery. Atkinson revives her PI Jackson Brodie series in this slow-burn mystery that follows several seemingly unconnected people in a Yorkshire town. Sly humor, nuanced characters, and a plot that's dark but not hopeless shine in this complex mystery. Show less

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Hollow Kingdom

Hollow Kingdom

A Novel

by Buxton, Kira Jane

Book - 2019

A foul-mouthed talking crow, a zombie apocalypse, and a Pacific Northwest setting: what more could a reader want? Buxton's fresh and unforgettable voice gives this offbeat animal story a surprising amount of heart. A foul-mouthed talking crow, a zombie apocalypse, and a Pacific Northwest setting: what more could a reader want? Buxton's fresh and unforgettable voice gives this offbeat animal story a surprising amount of heart. Show less

A foul-mouthed talking crow, a zombie apocalypse, and a Pacific Northwest setting: what more could a reader want? Buxton's fresh and unforgettable voice gives this offbeat animal story a surprising amount of heart. A foul-mouthed talking crow, a zombie apocalypse, and a Pacific Northwest setting: what more could a reader want? Buxton's fresh and unforgettable voice gives this offbeat animal story a surprising amount of heart. Show less

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Things You Save in A Fire

Things You Save in A Fire

by Center, Katherine

Book - 2019

In this witty and heartwarming story about love and forgiveness, a firefighter navigating a complicated relationship with her mother and a frustrating, sexist new fire station falls for a co-worker, leading to even more complexity in her life. In this witty and heartwarming story about love and forgiveness, a firefighter navigating a complicated relationship with her mother and a frustrating, sexist new fire station falls for a co-worker, leading to even more complexity in her life. Show less

In this witty and heartwarming story about love and forgiveness, a firefighter navigating a complicated relationship with her mother and a frustrating, sexist new fire station falls for a co-worker, leading to even more complexity in her life. In this witty and heartwarming story about love and forgiveness, a firefighter navigating a complicated relationship with her mother and a frustrating, sexist new fire station falls for a co-worker, leading to even more complexity in her life. Show less

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Exhalation

Exhalation

by Chiang, Ted

Book - 2019

In this collection of brilliant, thought-provoking, and moving stories, Pacific Northwest author Ted Chiang uses hard science to explore complex questions about humanity, technology, fate, and more. In this collection of brilliant, thought-provoking, and moving stories, Pacific Northwest author Ted Chiang uses hard science to explore complex questions about humanity, technology, fate, and more. Show less

In this collection of brilliant, thought-provoking, and moving stories, Pacific Northwest author Ted Chiang uses hard science to explore complex questions about humanity, technology, fate, and more. In this collection of brilliant, thought-provoking, and moving stories, Pacific Northwest author Ted Chiang uses hard science to explore complex questions about humanity, technology, fate, and more. Show less

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The Water Dancer

The Water Dancer

A Novel

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2019

This transcendent tale of a boy born into bondage exposes the brutality of slavery but also shimmers with hope. When his mother is sold away, Hiram is gifted with a mysterious power which ultimately emboldens him to escape. This transcendent tale of a boy born into bondage exposes the brutality of slavery but also shimmers with hope. When his mother is sold away, Hiram is gifted with a mysterious power which ultimately emboldens him to escape. Show less

This transcendent tale of a boy born into bondage exposes the brutality of slavery but also shimmers with hope. When his mother is sold away, Hiram is gifted with a mysterious power which ultimately emboldens him to escape. This transcendent tale of a boy born into bondage exposes the brutality of slavery but also shimmers with hope. When his mother is sold away, Hiram is gifted with a mysterious power which ultimately emboldens him to escape. Show less

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Recursion

Recursion

A Novel

by Crouch, Blake

Book - 2019

When technology originally created to help those with dementia to record their memories causes a madness-inducing syndrome, a scientist and detective team up to save humanity. A thought-provoking but fast-paced thriller. When technology originally created to help those with dementia to record their memories causes a madness-inducing syndrome, a scientist and detective team up to save humanity. A thought-provoking but fast-paced thriller. Show less

When technology originally created to help those with dementia to record their memories causes a madness-inducing syndrome, a scientist and detective team up to save humanity. A thought-provoking but fast-paced thriller. When technology originally created to help those with dementia to record their memories causes a madness-inducing syndrome, a scientist and detective team up to save humanity. A thought-provoking but fast-paced thriller. Show less

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This Is How You Lose the Time War

This Is How You Lose the Time War

by El-Mohtar, Amal

Book - 2019

A lush, lovely, and romantic sci-fi novella featuring agents on opposing sides of the never-ending war for the fate of the universe. Red and Blue leave taunting letters for each other at sites throughout time; their relationship evolves unexpectedly. A lush, lovely, and romantic sci-fi novella featuring agents on opposing sides of the never-ending war for the fate of the universe. Red and Blue leave taunting letters for each other at sites throughout time; their relationship evolves unexpectedly. Show less

A lush, lovely, and romantic sci-fi novella featuring agents on opposing sides of the never-ending war for the fate of the universe. Red and Blue leave taunting letters for each other at sites throughout time; their relationship evolves unexpectedly. A lush, lovely, and romantic sci-fi novella featuring agents on opposing sides of the never-ending war for the fate of the universe. Red and Blue leave taunting letters for each other at sites throughout time; their relationship evolves unexpectedly. Show less

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Evvie Drake Starts Over

Evvie Drake Starts Over

A Novel

by Holmes, Linda

Book - 2019

A young widow with a secret and a professional baseball player who can't pitch anymore take solace in each other in this charming, funny, and moving novel. Authentic characters, great dialogue, and warm relationships—romantic and otherwise—shine. A young widow with a secret and a professional baseball player who can't pitch anymore take solace in each other in this charming, funny, and moving novel. Authentic characters, great dialogue, and warm relationships—romantic and otherwise—shine. Show less

A young widow with a secret and a professional baseball player who can't pitch anymore take solace in each other in this charming, funny, and moving novel. Authentic characters, great dialogue, and warm relationships—romantic and otherwise—shine. A young widow with a secret and a professional baseball player who can't pitch anymore take solace in each other in this charming, funny, and moving novel. Authentic characters, great dialogue, and warm relationships—romantic and otherwise—shine. Show less

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Ayesha at Last

Ayesha at Last

by Jalaluddin, Uzma

Book - 2019

A modern spin on Pride and Prejudice featuring an unlikely romance between two Muslim main characters, Ayesha and Khalid, who must reckon with their culture, family, religion, love, and passion when they find themselves attracted to each other. A modern spin on Pride and Prejudice featuring an unlikely romance between two Muslim main characters, Ayesha and Khalid, who must reckon with their culture, family, religion, love, and passion when they find themselves attracted to each other. Show less

A modern spin on Pride and Prejudice featuring an unlikely romance between two Muslim main characters, Ayesha and Khalid, who must reckon with their culture, family, religion, love, and passion when they find themselves attracted to each other. A modern spin on Pride and Prejudice featuring an unlikely romance between two Muslim main characters, Ayesha and Khalid, who must reckon with their culture, family, religion, love, and passion when they find themselves attracted to each other. Show less

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Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Black Leopard, Red Wolf

by James, Marlon

Book - 2019

This epic, sensuous, layered, and inventive fantasy follows a mercenary named Tracker on his search for a missing boy. James combines African mythologies, pop culture, and fantasy tropes to create something wholly original. This epic, sensuous, layered, and inventive fantasy follows a mercenary named Tracker on his search for a missing boy. James combines African mythologies, pop culture, and fantasy tropes to create something wholly original. Show less

This epic, sensuous, layered, and inventive fantasy follows a mercenary named Tracker on his search for a missing boy. James combines African mythologies, pop culture, and fantasy tropes to create something wholly original. This epic, sensuous, layered, and inventive fantasy follows a mercenary named Tracker on his search for a missing boy. James combines African mythologies, pop culture, and fantasy tropes to create something wholly original. Show less

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The Institute

The Institute

by King, Stephen

Book - 2019

In the middle of the night, Luke is taken from his bed and wakes up at the Institute, surrounded by other kids, each with a special talent. No kid has ever escaped the Institute— can Luke be the first? Classic King: creepy and compelling. In the middle of the night, Luke is taken from his bed and wakes up at the Institute, surrounded by other kids, each with a special talent. No kid has ever escaped the Institute— can Luke be the first? Classic King: creepy and compelling. Show less

In the middle of the night, Luke is taken from his bed and wakes up at the Institute, surrounded by other kids, each with a special talent. No kid has ever escaped the Institute— can Luke be the first? Classic King: creepy and compelling. In the middle of the night, Luke is taken from his bed and wakes up at the Institute, surrounded by other kids, each with a special talent. No kid has ever escaped the Institute— can Luke be the first? Classic King: creepy and compelling. Show less

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The Other Americans

The Other Americans

by Lalami, Laila

Book - 2019

Moroccan immigrant Driss dies in a hit-and-run that his daughter suspects was no accident. Told through multiple narrators, this blend of mystery, love story, and family saga paints a nuanced and complex portrait of contemporary America. Moroccan immigrant Driss dies in a hit-and-run that his daughter suspects was no accident. Told through multiple narrators, this blend of mystery, love story, and family saga paints a nuanced and complex portrait of contemporary America. Show less

Moroccan immigrant Driss dies in a hit-and-run that his daughter suspects was no accident. Told through multiple narrators, this blend of mystery, love story, and family saga paints a nuanced and complex portrait of contemporary America. Moroccan immigrant Driss dies in a hit-and-run that his daughter suspects was no accident. Told through multiple narrators, this blend of mystery, love story, and family saga paints a nuanced and complex portrait of contemporary America. Show less

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Lost Children Archive

Lost Children Archive

A Novel

by Luiselli, Valeria

Book - 2019

Luiselli's heady, heartwrenching novel follows a family on a road trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and examines the plight of undocumented children traveling alone. It's a knotty and intense read that asks readers to consider complex questions. Luiselli's heady, heartwrenching novel follows a family on a road trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and examines the plight of undocumented children traveling alone. It's a knotty and intense read that asks readers to consider complex questions. Show less

Luiselli's heady, heartwrenching novel follows a family on a road trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and examines the plight of undocumented children traveling alone. It's a knotty and intense read that asks readers to consider complex questions. Luiselli's heady, heartwrenching novel follows a family on a road trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and examines the plight of undocumented children traveling alone. It's a knotty and intense read that asks readers to consider complex questions. Show less

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Deep River

Deep River

A Novel

by Marlantes, Karl

Book - 2019

In this sweeping family epic, King County author Marlantes explores the experiences of Finnish immigrants, the labor industry, labor activism and more in Washington State. A detailed, lyrical portrait of three unforgettable siblings. In this sweeping family epic, King County author Marlantes explores the experiences of Finnish immigrants, the labor industry, labor activism and more in Washington State. A detailed, lyrical portrait of three unforgettable siblings. Show less

In this sweeping family epic, King County author Marlantes explores the experiences of Finnish immigrants, the labor industry, labor activism and more in Washington State. A detailed, lyrical portrait of three unforgettable siblings. In this sweeping family epic, King County author Marlantes explores the experiences of Finnish immigrants, the labor industry, labor activism and more in Washington State. A detailed, lyrical portrait of three unforgettable siblings. Show less

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Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2019

Following an international incident involving a wedding cake, the son of the President of the United States and Prince Henry of England are forced to fake a friendship, which slowly evolves into something more. A joyful, sexy, witty debut. Following an international incident involving a wedding cake, the son of the President of the United States and Prince Henry of England are forced to fake a friendship, which slowly evolves into something more. A joyful, sexy, witty debut. Show less

Following an international incident involving a wedding cake, the son of the President of the United States and Prince Henry of England are forced to fake a friendship, which slowly evolves into something more. A joyful, sexy, witty debut. Following an international incident involving a wedding cake, the son of the President of the United States and Prince Henry of England are forced to fake a friendship, which slowly evolves into something more. A joyful, sexy, witty debut. Show less

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The Dutch House

The Dutch House

A Novel

by Patchett, Ann

Book - 2019

Echoing dark fairy tales of the past (even down to the presence of an evil stepmother), Patchett's latest character-driven novel, narrated by young Danny, revolves around him and his sister, Maeve, and their obsession with their iconic family house. Echoing dark fairy tales of the past (even down to the presence of an evil stepmother), Patchett's latest character-driven novel, narrated by young Danny, revolves around him and his sister, Maeve, and their obsession with their iconic family house. Show less

Echoing dark fairy tales of the past (even down to the presence of an evil stepmother), Patchett's latest character-driven novel, narrated by young Danny, revolves around him and his sister, Maeve, and their obsession with their iconic family house. Echoing dark fairy tales of the past (even down to the presence of an evil stepmother), Patchett's latest character-driven novel, narrated by young Danny, revolves around him and his sister, Maeve, and their obsession with their iconic family house. Show less

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Daisy Jones & the Six

Daisy Jones & the Six

A Novel

by Reid, Taylor Jenkins

Book - 2019

Presented as an oral history, this is a rollicking account of a band's meteoric rise and fall in the 1970s. Band members recount their stories with descriptions so vivid that readers can almost hear the music. Compelling, immersive, and so much fun. Presented as an oral history, this is a rollicking account of a band's meteoric rise and fall in the 1970s. Band members recount their stories with descriptions so vivid that readers can almost hear the music. Compelling, immersive, and so much fun. Show less

Presented as an oral history, this is a rollicking account of a band's meteoric rise and fall in the 1970s. Band members recount their stories with descriptions so vivid that readers can almost hear the music. Compelling, immersive, and so much fun. Presented as an oral history, this is a rollicking account of a band's meteoric rise and fall in the 1970s. Band members recount their stories with descriptions so vivid that readers can almost hear the music. Compelling, immersive, and so much fun. Show less

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Normal People

Normal People

A Novel

by Rooney, Sally

Book - 2019

Marianne and Connel begin a secret relationship during high school; this Irish novel follows them into their early 20s as they split and reunite. Rooney's deft writing and insightful characterization make for a compulsively readable story. Marianne and Connel begin a secret relationship during high school; this Irish novel follows them into their early 20s as they split and reunite. Rooney's deft writing and insightful characterization make for a compulsively readable story. Show less

Marianne and Connel begin a secret relationship during high school; this Irish novel follows them into their early 20s as they split and reunite. Rooney's deft writing and insightful characterization make for a compulsively readable story. Marianne and Connel begin a secret relationship during high school; this Irish novel follows them into their early 20s as they split and reunite. Rooney's deft writing and insightful characterization make for a compulsively readable story. Show less

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The Island of Sea Women

The Island of Sea Women

by See, Lisa

Book - 2019

Two girls live through Japanese colonialism, wars, and the innovations of the 1980s, but their friendship may not survive their difference in social status. A coming-of-age saga set on a Korean island which is home to an all-female diving collective. Two girls live through Japanese colonialism, wars, and the innovations of the 1980s, but their friendship may not survive their difference in social status. A coming-of-age saga set on a Korean island which is home to an all-female diving collective. Show less

Two girls live through Japanese colonialism, wars, and the innovations of the 1980s, but their friendship may not survive their difference in social status. A coming-of-age saga set on a Korean island which is home to an all-female diving collective. Two girls live through Japanese colonialism, wars, and the innovations of the 1980s, but their friendship may not survive their difference in social status. A coming-of-age saga set on a Korean island which is home to an all-female diving collective. Show less

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Women Talking

Women Talking

A Novel

by Toews, Miriam

Book - 2019

Based on a true story of Mennonite women who, between 2005 and 2009, were drugged, raped, and abused by men in their colony but were told that demons were at fault. When the truth comes out, the women must decide: stay there or dare to escape. Based on a true story of Mennonite women who, between 2005 and 2009, were drugged, raped, and abused by men in their colony but were told that demons were at fault. When the truth comes out, the women must decide: stay there or dare to escape. Show less

Based on a true story of Mennonite women who, between 2005 and 2009, were drugged, raped, and abused by men in their colony but were told that demons were at fault. When the truth comes out, the women must decide: stay there or dare to escape. Based on a true story of Mennonite women who, between 2005 and 2009, were drugged, raped, and abused by men in their colony but were told that demons were at fault. When the truth comes out, the women must decide: stay there or dare to escape. Show less

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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

by Vuong, Ocean

Book - 2019

This debut novel by poet Ocean Vuong is written as a letter from a son to a mother who can't read, in which he recounts a fractured family history and his own coming-of-age. A raw, tender, and honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. This debut novel by poet Ocean Vuong is written as a letter from a son to a mother who can't read, in which he recounts a fractured family history and his own coming-of-age. A raw, tender, and honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Show less

This debut novel by poet Ocean Vuong is written as a letter from a son to a mother who can't read, in which he recounts a fractured family history and his own coming-of-age. A raw, tender, and honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. This debut novel by poet Ocean Vuong is written as a letter from a son to a mother who can't read, in which he recounts a fractured family history and his own coming-of-age. A raw, tender, and honest exploration of race, class, and masculinity. Show less

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The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics

The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics

by Waite, Olivia

Book - 2019

In this slow-burn romance, the Countess of Moth is set for peaceful widowhood until she meets the young astronomer Lucy Muchelney. A passionate, emotional, and sensitive story of two women trying to stay authentic in male-dominated Regency England. In this slow-burn romance, the Countess of Moth is set for peaceful widowhood until she meets the young astronomer Lucy Muchelney. A passionate, emotional, and sensitive story of two women trying to stay authentic in male-dominated Regency England. Show less

In this slow-burn romance, the Countess of Moth is set for peaceful widowhood until she meets the young astronomer Lucy Muchelney. A passionate, emotional, and sensitive story of two women trying to stay authentic in male-dominated Regency England. In this slow-burn romance, the Countess of Moth is set for peaceful widowhood until she meets the young astronomer Lucy Muchelney. A passionate, emotional, and sensitive story of two women trying to stay authentic in male-dominated Regency England. Show less

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The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys

A Novel

by Whitehead, Colson

Book - 2019

A fictional account based on the Dozier School for Boys. Set in the 1960s in segregated Tallahassee, two black boys are sent to a reform school, where they develop a friendship as they undergo horrific physical and psychological abuse. A fictional account based on the Dozier School for Boys. Set in the 1960s in segregated Tallahassee, two black boys are sent to a reform school, where they develop a friendship as they undergo horrific physical and psychological abuse. Show less

A fictional account based on the Dozier School for Boys. Set in the 1960s in segregated Tallahassee, two black boys are sent to a reform school, where they develop a friendship as they undergo horrific physical and psychological abuse. A fictional account based on the Dozier School for Boys. Set in the 1960s in segregated Tallahassee, two black boys are sent to a reform school, where they develop a friendship as they undergo horrific physical and psychological abuse. Show less

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Red at the Bone

Red at the Bone

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2019

Told from the perspectives of 5 different family members spanning 3 generations, Woodson's latest novel is an immersive exploration of a family's history, reflecting on themes like familial relationships, sexual identity, and class and status. Told from the perspectives of 5 different family members spanning 3 generations, Woodson's latest novel is an immersive exploration of a family's history, reflecting on themes like familial relationships, sexual identity, and class and status. Show less

Told from the perspectives of 5 different family members spanning 3 generations, Woodson's latest novel is an immersive exploration of a family's history, reflecting on themes like familial relationships, sexual identity, and class and status. Told from the perspectives of 5 different family members spanning 3 generations, Woodson's latest novel is an immersive exploration of a family's history, reflecting on themes like familial relationships, sexual identity, and class and status. Show less

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