Fascinating New Fiction Books

Best of 2021

Eight of Hark's favorite novels from 2021.

Curated byMatthew Horovitz, Hark Contributor

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'Beautiful World, Where Are You' by Sally Rooney

Sally Rooney’s 'Beautiful World, Where Are You' dominated the fiction world in 2021. Sadly, this 28-year Irish writer didn’t give any podcast interviews this year. But we think you’ll enjoy this delightful 2019 clip from her childhood.

'Beautiful World, Where Are You' by Sally Rooney

The Cut

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'Our Country Friends' by Gary Shteyngart

Gary Shteyngart discusses his new novel 'Our Country Friends,' about a bunch of city friends hiding out together in upstate New York during the pandemic.

'Our Country Friends' by Gary Shteyngart

Poured Over

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'Milk Fed' by Melissa Broder

Author Melissa Broder reads an excerpt from 'Milk Fed,' her brilliant novel about body dysmorphia, frozen yogurt, calorie counting, Jewish identity, lesbian dating rituals in Los Angeles and backstabbing co-workers.

Skylight Books Podcast Series

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'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles

Best-selling author Amor Towles discusses his novel 'The Lincoln Highway.'

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

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'Crossroads' by Jonathan Franzen

Jonathon Franzen talks to 'New Yorker' editor David Remnick about his novel 'Crossroads,' and the central place of faith within the book.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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'A Touch of Jen' by Beth Morgan

Author Emma Brodie talks about her favorite read this past summer, 'A Touch of Jen' by Beth Morgan. It's a zany novel about one couple’s disastrous fascination with a younger woman’s social media accounts.

Thoughts from a Page Podcast

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'The Morning Star' by Karl Ove Knausgaard

Norwegian legend Karl Ove Knausgaard reads from his first novel since completing the 'My Struggle' series, 'The Morning Star.'

'The Morning Star' by Karl Ove Knausgaard

City Arts & Lectures

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Curated byMatthew Horovitz