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Two former McKinsey consultants, James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie, launch a tidal energy startup amidst a global economic downturn.

Alexander Starritt's 'Drayton and Mackenzie' Offers a Sharp Debut

In Alexander Starritt's new novel, 'Drayton and Mackenzie,' former McKinsey consultants James Drayton and Roland Mackenzie find themselves in a global economic downturn.

Chloe Kim·June 13, 2026

Anne Hathaway as the antiheroine Natalie in a tense Hollywood studio, reflecting the dark themes of Caro Claire Burke's novel 'Yesteryear'.

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Caro Claire Burke's 'Yesteryear' Novel Explores Provocative Themes

The antiheroine of Caro Claire Burke's buzzy debut novel 'Yesteryear,' Natalie, assaulted her former producer, Shannon.

Mateo Garcia·May 31, 2026

Three young women sharing a poignant moment in a sun-drenched Ohio backyard during a summer evening, symbolizing the themes of friendship and change in Sonia Feldman's novel.

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Sonia Feldman's 'Girl's Girl' Captures Summer in Ohio

At the upcoming launch for Sonia Feldman's debut novel 'Girl's Girl,' attendees choose between a copy of the book or a $10 gift card to Books Are Magic, according to Eventbrite.

Mateo Garcia·May 31, 2026

Surreal landscape with a young Black woman at the entrance of a small town, symbolizing disruption and unconventional narrative.

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P.C. Verrone's Novel 'Rabbit, Fox, Tar' Explores Town Stability

P.C. Verrone's debut novel, 'Rabbit, Fox, Tar,' a strange and surreal tale of a young Black woman disrupting a small town, is already drawing significant literary attention ahead of its June 2 release

Mateo Garcia·May 31, 2026

A dimly lit study with bookshelves and a desk lamp illuminating an open book, symbolizing the exploration of trauma in Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days'.

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Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days' Explores Trauma

Emily LaBarge's debut, 'Dog Days,' is already being hailed as 'ingenious' by The New York Times .

Julian Adebayo·May 20, 2026