Debuts
James Comey on Why He Wrote a Thriller
The former FBI director's first novel focuses on a murder investigation that connects high-ranking politicians and the mafia.
“The Collected Regrets of Clover” shows there’s more to life than death, even for a death doula
Mikki Brammer’s (surprisingly) warmhearted and uplifting debut novel about a modern-day death doula turns a taboo subject into a reason to celebrate and embrace life.
With “Homebodies,” Tembe Denton-Hurst turns her layoff into triumph
Tembe Denton-Hurst’s compelling debut chronicles a young Black journalist fighting back against a world that refuses to make space for her.
"I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself" explores the anxieties of modern parenthood
Marisa Crane shares the inspirations behind their acclaimed debut, about a queer mother raising her child in a surveillance state.
Best of the Year: The 13 Best Debuts of 2022
These breakout debuts are proof that the future of storytelling is remarkably bright!
C.C. Harrington Spins Magic and Compassion into Her Kids' Debut, "Wildoak"
A snow leopard, a young girl who stutters, and an ancient forest collide in this big-hearted and stunningly atmospheric debut.
Chandra Blumberg Shares Her Recipe for Success
For the up-and-coming romance author—and her characters!—2022 has been all about chasing dreams.
Blitz Bazawule blurs the line between history and fiction in his debut novel
The multi-hyphenate creator explores the tumult of postcolonial Africa and civil rights America in "The Scent of Burnt Flowers."
"Nightcrawling" gives voice to a real life tragedy—and a debut author’s triumph
Leila Mottley’s captivating first novel, which she started writing at just 17, turns its ripped-from-the-headlines premise into a wholly compelling work of fiction.
