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Famous Men
Julie Buntin
★★★★· Published 2026· 380 pages· read 2026
A young woman convinced a Pulitzer-winning poet might be her father follows his trail to an NYC MFA program. Buntin's debut Marlena got a ton of love, and this one digs into power — in academia, between men and women, parents and kids.
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Famesick
Lena Dunham
Light on celebrity gossip, but the best description of chronic illness I've ever read. While Dunham isn't a reliable narrator, she's an incredible one.
★ 5A Doubter's Almanac
Ethan Canin
A sweeping novel about a genius mathematician and the wreckage he leaves behind. Ambitious and completely absorbing.
The Misfortune of Marion Palm
Emily Culliton
A Brooklyn mom embezzles from her kids' private school and goes on the run. Deadpan and very fun.