For readers who prefer their fiction thoughtful, intimate, and quietly powerful, It Will Come Back to You by Sigrid Nunez is an excellent choice. This first collection of short stories gathers thirteen pieces spanning decades of the National Book Award-winning author’s career, exploring everything from grief and love to art, mortality, and the peculiarities of everyday life. Nunez’s signature wit keeps the collection from ever feeling heavy, even when its subjects are profound. Each story offers something different while demonstrating her remarkable ability to find meaning in seemingly ordinary moments. It’s literary fiction at its most observant, intelligent, and rewarding.
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A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin, Hanover Square Press, $ 19.99, 384 pages
History and magic intertwine beautifully in A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin, a sweeping story about two women separated by centuries but connected by blood, danger, and the struggle to have their voices heard. Lilith’s modern-day search for answers leads her to England and a mysterious family legacy, while Sybil faces accusations of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Suffolk. Martin creates an atmospheric tale where the past refuses to stay buried, blending historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural elements into one compelling narrative. With its themes of female resilience, family secrets, and reclaiming power, this is an especially fitting read as summer gives way to fall.
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Dreamland by Olivie Blake, Tor Books, $ 29.99, 368 pages
Step into the shadowy side of Hollywood with Dreamland by Olivie Blake, a deliciously strange blend of women’s fiction, gothic fantasy, suspense, and dark glamour. Anya Morris dreams of becoming an actress, but her opportunity to enter Hollywood’s elite comes with a dangerous price. The mysterious de Witt family, their lavish villa, and Jude’s unsettling presence draw her deeper into a world where ambition and obsession are impossible to separate. Blake excels at creating an oppressive atmosphere, using Los Angeles heat, wealth, desire, and occult intrigue to make the setting feel almost alive. For readers who enjoy their fiction decadent, eerie, and unpredictable, Dreamland delivers.
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What happens when sorority rush turns deadly? Sisterhood Above All by Kathleen Barber and Amayah Shaienne answers with a juicy, twist-filled campus thriller that dives headfirst into ambition, rivalry, loyalty, and the complicated meaning of sisterhood. Ava desperately wants to join the prestigious Gamma house, while Gamma president Madison and rival Theta president Shay have their own reasons for wanting to come out on top. When a recruitment stunt goes horribly wrong, secrets begin spilling out alongside the accusations. The shifting perspectives keep the suspense moving, while the depiction of Greek life adds plenty of authenticity. It’s glossy, dramatic, and wonderfully messy.
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Sometimes the place you’re trying hardest to escape is exactly where you need to be. That idea sits at the heart of You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue, a funny and tender contemporary novel about burnout, grief, friendship, and unexpected community. When Mona reluctantly becomes the temporary superintendent of her apartment building, she suddenly has to deal with neighbors she has spent years avoiding. As she gets to know their stories, the walls between them begin to come down, and Mona starts reconsidering what she really wants from life. Sue balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional depth, making this a warm, wonderfully human story about finding belonging.
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