Tag: Contemporary Fiction
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David Szalay’s Flesh Wins the 2025 Booker Prize
David Szalay’s Flesh Triumphs at the Booker Prize 2025 British-Hungarian novelist David Szalay has been crowned the winner of this year’s Booker Prize for his novel Flesh, a work the judges described as “extraordinary” and a bold, compassionate examination of human desire and societal pressures. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Szalay’s already acclaimed…
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Behind the Ink: The 2025 Booker Finalists and the Stories Behind Their Novels
Introduction: A year to write from scratch The 2025 Booker Prize finalists represent a rare blend of fearless experimentation and intimate storytelling. Each author faced the task of starting anew, shaping a novel that could sing in a crowded field yet stay deeply personal. The finalists spoke about the conditions that shaped their work: a…
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Best Books to Read in November 2025 (Including John Irving’s Latest)
November 2025: A Month of Rich Reading Ambitions As the calendar turns to late autumn, readers crave novels and memoirs that echo the season’s mood: reflective, immersive, and deeply human. This November offers a varied slate—from a sentient gale to intimate memoirs and historical fiction that reimagines Maine and long-ago uprisings. Top picks include John…
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Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: Krasznahorkai Wins for Visionary Oeuvre Amid Apocalyptic Terrors
Nobel Prize in Literature 2025: Acknowledging a Visionary Voice The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2025 to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. Described by the committee as recognizing a “compelling and visionary oeuvre” that, in the face of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the enduring power of art, Krasznahorkai’s selection places him among…
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The Girls Who Grew Big: A Journey of Young Mothers
Leila Mottley, a name that has recently resonated within the literary community, has unveiled another powerful narrative that presents an intimate glimpse into the lives of young mothers in her newest work, “The Girls Who Grew Big.” Following her acclaimed debut, “Nightcrawling,” which made her the youngest longlisted nominee for the prestigious Booker Prize at…