Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today
In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.
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Illustration by Benjamin Marra A Novel That Disrupts a Fundamental Law of the Universe
In Solvej Balle’s new series, the concept of a time loop is more than a gimmick; it’s a way of rethinking human existence.
Illustration by Somnath Bhatt A Radical Vision of the Sick Body
A Nobel Prize–winning author and her ex-lover explore the surprising vitality of a grave illness.
Photograph by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie The Liminal Life of the Expat
Ayşegül Savaş’s novel captures the experiences of a new class of people: those who are stateless by choice.
Carl Ander / Connected Archives The Brooklyn Sequel Asks the Most American of Questions About Immigration
In his new novel, Colm Tóibín explores the twinned relationship between Ireland and America.
Kristin Bethge / Connected Archives The Tyranny of English
A new novel from the prolific translator Jennifer Croft challenges the dominance of the language.
Illustration by Matteo Giuseppe Pani. Source: Getty. Nine Books That Push Against the Status Quo
These titles demand a clear-eyed look at things people too often take for granted.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. Life Has Always Been a Performance
Nicole Flattery’s new novel shows that human nature hasn’t really changed, just our technologies.
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