6 Captivating New Literary Fiction Reads to Savor

20 Feb 2025

6 Captivating New Literary Fiction Reads to Savor

Literary fiction has a way of lingering—its characters, prose, and themes staying with you long after the final page. Whether you crave introspective storytelling, rich language, or thought-provoking narratives, this season brings a fresh selection of novels that promise to captivate. From deeply personal journeys to sweeping explorations of the human condition, these six new literary fiction reads are perfect for savoring, one beautiful sentence at a time.

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A Donga Is Not What You Think It Is: A Novel

by J.M. Unrue

Release Date: January 24 2025

*What would you do with a second chance?* Mark and Ciena make a daring flight into an uncertain future with only hope to guide them. Sometimes, the best way to overcome uncertainty is to step aside and let it pass. Get the eBook for just $0.99—limited-time introductory price!

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The Conquest of Liberty (Moors Monarchs & Monks Book 1)

by Kent Merrell

Release Date: October 27 2024

Set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the New World and the rise of the Renaissance, The Conquest of Liberty is a sweeping tale of adventure, faith, and the eternal struggle for liberty. It is a gripping narrative that weaves together history, heroism, and the enduring struggle to think and act freely in a world rife with oppression.

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Prairie Cinderella: Vinnie Ream and the Gilded Age (Forgotten Women Book 3)

by Joan Koster

Release Date: February 12 2025

Despite her plainspoken ways and western twang, nothing will stop Vinnie Ream from pursuing her art in this novel based on the life of 19th century American sculptor, Lavinia Ream Hoxie. “A masterful blend of historical detail and human drama that will captivate readers interested in art, history, and the triumph of the human spirit.”

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Times of Clouds and Sun

by Michael Dane Hager

Release Date: December 10 2024

Dr. Maya Simmons’s career is sidetracked after discovering that her mother, who she thought died during childbirth, is alive and a fugitive from the FBI hiding out in a Tibetan refugee camp in India. Haunted by the secrets of her parents’ past, Maya embarks on a journey filled with betrayal, fear and the ultimate test of finding reconciliation.

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Dream State

by Eric Puchner

Release Date: February 18 2025

Spanning fifty years and set against the backdrop of a rapidly warming Montana, Dream State explores what it means to live with the mistakes of the past—both our own and the ones we’ve inherited.

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The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright

by Brooke Harris

Release Date: February 7 2025

As she slowly starts to draw out Malcolm’s heartbreaking story, could this simple act of kindness begin to heal a decades-old pain? And might finding peace for Malcolm help Bea in ways she didn’t even know she needed?

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