Debutiful Podcast: Stephanie Wambugu discusses Lonely Crowds

Debutiful Podcast: Stephanie Wambugu discusses Lonely Crowds

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My Reading Life: Absence author Issa Quincy wept finishing Journey to the End of the Night

My Reading Life: Absence author Issa Quincy wept finishing Journey to the End of the Night

Issa Quincy’s debut novel, Absence, is a haunting and atmospheric exploration of memory, connection, and the lingering traces of the past. Told through the lives of seemingly unconnected characters, including an aging doctor in Cyprus, a child in the English countryside, and a hotel guest returning each year in grief, this lyrical novel gradually reveals the mysterious thread binding them all: a recurring poem that passes from person to person like a ghost.

We asked the writer to answer our recurring My Reading Life Q&A so readers could get to know him and the books that shaped his life.

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12 Writers Share Their Favorite Book Read in 2024

12 Writers Share Their Favorite Book Read in 2024

As we wrap up 2024, I was curious about what some of my favorite writers read this year. Here are twelve writers who recommended the book that they loved the most in 2024. You’ll recognize some Debutiful favorites, debut titles I missed, and standout books from established writers.

This isn’t the last time you’ll see book recommendations from writers. The plan is for this to become a recurring offering throughout the year so readers can discover their favorite writers’ favorite books.

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