Terrific Debut Authors Part 1

I've had several conversations with a colleague about the number of quality debut fiction titles that seem to come out every month.  What's making this an exciting time is that these debut authors are willing to try something new.  Many of them are not pumping out formulaic fiction.  They are getting their names out there by taking chances.  A perfect example of this is Kevin Wilson's debut novel The Family Fang.  Annie and Buster Fang are forced to confront their parents, who have incorporated their children into their chaotic living art pieces for years.  It's the kind of quirky debut novel that gets a new author noticed.

Here are a few more debut novels I've read recently that you may want to check out:

We Only Know So Much by Elizabeth Crane- Takes a deep (and often humorous) look at a dysfunctional family.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern- This is a beautfully written book about two young people trained to be magicians who are forced to compete with each other in a bizarre circus.

Penelope by Rebecca Harrington- Socially inept Penelope O'Shaunessy arrives at Harvard and attempts to fit in to the social hierarchy of the school with hilarious results.

Bed by David Whitehouse- Eccentric Mal Ede becomes disillusioned by the responsibilities of adulthood and decides to go to bed one day without ever getting up again.

I'll discuss more terrific debut novels in another post soon.  Don't forget to join us for a discussion of The Family Fang at the Coffee by the Book group at Bailiwicks Coffee Company on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30-7:30!