Literary Fiction Books

by Rumaan Alam

Reading a novel by Rumaan Alam (Leave the World Behind) is always a pleasure — sharp dialogue, surprising characters (even the ones that make us mad), and very smart observations about who we are and what drives us, from love and money to family and more.

by Kevin Barry

Fans of Charles Portis and Patrick deWitt's The Sisters Brothers: Don't miss this wildly funny western. Fans of Barry's acclaimed novel Night Boat to Tangier, same goes for you.

by James McBride

From the author of Deacon King Kong and National Book Award winner The Good Lord Bird comes the Barnes & Noble 2023 Book of the Year, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, a stunning novel about a small town and the bonds of community that are formed between marginalized groups in order to survive.

Learn more about The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store on Poured Over: The B&N Podcast and read more about James McBride on B&N Reads.

by Amanda Peters

The 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize winner is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters!

Here's what our booksellers are saying: "Fabulously compelling" … "Begins as a tragic mystery and blossoms into a story of resilient hope" … "This poignant debut reaches deep into your emotional core" … "A powerfully heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful debut."

Learn more on Poured Over: The B&N Podcast.