20 Debuts From Authors To Watch

by Frankie Barnet

An off-kilter, hauntingly hilarious debut novel. Full review >

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by Venita Blackburn

An astonishing debut novel from a remarkably creative writer. Full review >

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by Yael van der Wouden

A brilliant debut, as multifaceted as a gem. Full review >

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by Michael Deagler

Wry, sharp, charming, resistant to neat closures and easy turns—a debut of enormous promise. Full review >

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by Scott Alexander Howard

A thought-provoking exploration of ethics, power, love, and time travel that is perfect for fans of Ishiguro and McEwan. Full review >

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by Ferdia Lennon

An entertaining and impressive debut. Full review >

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by Jahmal Mayfield

A provocative, page-turning treatment of racism in America. Full review >

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by Natalie Sue

A beautiful, honest, and often funny look at loneliness and the courage it takes to simply keep going. Full review >

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by Kaliane Bradley

This rip-roaring romp pivots between past and present and posits the future-altering power of love, hope, and forgiveness. Full review >

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by Vinson Cunningham

A top-shelf intellectual bildungsroman. Full review >

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by Tessa Hulls ; illustrated by Tessa Hulls

A work that glimmers with insight, acumen, and an unwillingness to settle for simple answers. Full review >

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by Shze-Hui Tjoa

An intimate exploration of a woman’s identity. Full review >

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by Joy Neumeyer

A smart, powerful memoir gives a fresh perspective on what it means to be a survivor. Full review >

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by Emmett Rensin

An intimate look at a tormented mind. Full review >

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by Nicole Treska

A poignantly affecting memoir about surviving and thriving. Full review >

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