Contemporary Fiction Authors

Anne Tyler is recognized for her fully developed characters, her "brilliantly imagined and absolutely accurate detail," and her "rigorous and artful style" and "astute and open language."Tyler has been compared to John Updike, to Jane Austen, and to Eudora Welty, among others. Read any of her contemporary fiction titles.

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Three Days in June

French Braid

A Spool of Blue Thread

Clock Dance

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant

Noah's Compass

Redhead by the Side of the Road

Khaled Hosseini, an Afghan-born American author, has become a beloved figure in contemporary literature with his novels that depict the struggles and resilience of individuals in times of conflict. His writing is deeply emotional, offering readers a glimpse into the human condition in the midst of profound hardship. Hosseini’s ability to create characters that resonate universally has made him one of the most widely read contemporary authors.

Read any of his contemporary fiction titles.

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The Kite Runner

A Thousand Splendid Suns

And the Mountains Echoed

Ann Patchett is an American author whose novels often portray the intersecting lives of characters from disparate backgrounds. From the beginning of her career, she won numerous awards for her writing, and in 1994 she received a Guggenheim fellowship.

Read any of her contemporary fiction titles.

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The Patron Saint of Liars

Bell Canto

The Dutch House

State of Wonder

Commonwealth

Tom Lake​​

​Celeste Ng is an American writer who authored several best-selling novels. Her work often includes elements of mystery, family drama, and social commentary. The daughter of two scientists, Ng spent her youth writing plays, poems, and stories. In 2020, she partnered with the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books to launch grants for adults from diverse backgrounds interested in publishing careers.

Read any of her contemporary fiction titles.

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Little Fires Everywhere

Everything I Never Told You

Our Missing Hearts​