Sarah Neilson
Sarah Neilson is a freelance culture writer and interviewer whose work regularly appears in The Seattle Times, Them, and Shondaland, among other outlets. They are an alum of the Tin House craft intensive, and their memoir writing has been published in Catapult and Ligeia.
12 New and Emerging LGBTQ+ Writers to Read for Pride 2023
Celebrate Pride Month with these exciting authors.
Norman Erikson Pasaribu Masters the Art of the Short Story in Their Collection ‘Happy Stories, Mostly’
The award-winning poet discusses their new release.
Writer and Cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky Takes Readers on a Hilariously Dark Journey in ‘Boys Weekend’
In Lubchansky’s latest book, we follow Sammie as they navigate their new gender identity during a wild weekend.
Martinus Evans Created a Run Club for Everyone
Martinus Evans discusses his new book, “Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run,” and how he has cultivated a new type of running community.
Amelia Possanza Brings an Often Overlooked History to Life
Possanza discusses her deeply researched debut book, “Lesbian Love Story.”
Jennifer Neal’s Debut Novel, ‘Notes on Her Color,’ Is a Vibrant Story of Self-Actualization
In this riveting story, a young girl must figure out how to harness her magic.
R.F. Kuang’s New Novel, ‘Yellowface,’ Is an Explosive Page-Turner
In this gripping story, Kuang dissects all the publishing industry’s flaws through June Hayward, a morally bankrupt and unethical writer.
Authors to Watch: Ada Zhang’s ‘The Sorrows of Others’ Ruminates on Love, Loss, and the Beauty of Intergenerational Friendships
Zhang discusses how she found her way to writing a short story collection and the complex interiority of her characters.
‘Denison Avenue’ Is a Love Letter to Toronto’s Asian Elder Community
Christina Wong and Daniel Innes joined forces to create a book that asks who gets left behind by gentrification.
Authors to Watch: Sarah Cypher’s Debut Novel, ‘The Skin and Its Girl,’ Tells an Intricate Family Story
Cypher’s novel focuses on women reckoning with their lineage and its secrets.
Rebellion, Loss, and Fighting the Status Quo in ‘The Last Animal’
Ramona Ausubel’s new novel focuses on Jane and her two daughters as they grapple with grief and new scientific discoveries.
Anthony Chin-Quee Had to Quit Medicine to Find His Purpose
In his memoir, “I Can’t Save You,” Chin-Quee recounts his journey with mental illness, finding new artistic pursuits, and more.
Allegra Hyde Balances Both Hope and Despair in Her New Short Story Collection
Hyde’s new speculative fiction book, “The Last Catastrophe,” weaves intricate tales that grapple with the effects of climate change.
Soraya Palmer’s Family Saga ‘The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and Other Essential Ghosts’ Will Pull You All the Way In
In Palmer’s debut, readers follow tight-knit sisters Zora and Sasha as they navigate coming of age, their family falling apart, and more.
Amulya Malladi’s ‘A Death in Denmark’ Draws Parallels Between World War II and the Present Day
In the first book in Malladi’s subversive Nordic noir detective series, readers follow Gabriel Præst as he uncovers the truth behind a murder.
Authors to Watch: Jinwoo Chong’s ‘Flux’ Weaves an Intricate Tale of Grief, Mystery, Time, and Tech
The debut novelist talks to Shondaland about his twisty, time-bending new work.
Dina Nayeri’s Book ‘Who Gets Believed?’ Takes on the Question of Believability Across Cultures, Experiences, and Borders
The award-winning author is calling for a more empathetic world.
In Her Page-Turning Debut, Priya Guns Captures the Failures of a Capitalist System
In “Your Driver Is Waiting,” Guns takes inspiration from the classic 1976 movie “Taxi Driver.”
A Complex Mother-Daughter Relationship Is at the Center of Asale Angel-Ajani’s Debut Novel
In “A Country You Can Leave,” Angel-Ajani explores how race and class seep into the daily existence of this mother-daughter relationship.
Authors to Watch: DK Nnuro’s Debut, ‘What Napoleon Could Not Do,’ Digs Into Family Dynamics, Marriage, and the Broken Promises of America Across Continents
Nnuro discusses his critically lauded novel.
Cherie Dimaline’s Witchy New Novel ‘VenCo’ Is Rooted in Feminist Thought
The popular author discusses the story behind her new book.
An Unlikely Animal Is at the Center of Gabrielle Bates’ Debut Poetry Collection
In “Judas Goat,” Bates explores desire, faith, and power, all through the lens of a goat.
‘I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself’ Unleashes a Dark World
Marisa "Mac" Crane’s debut novel is a nuanced and moving portrait of grief, healing, and queer survival in a dystopian world not too different from our own.
Authors to Watch: Kai Thomas’ Debut Novel, ‘In the Upper Country,’ Highlights an Untold History
Thomas discusses his expansive tale, which takes place in the 1850s and focuses on the unique relationship between enslaved and Indigenous people in North America.
Kashana Cauley’s ‘The Survivalists’ Asks What It Means to Survive New York, America, and Grief
Cauley’s debut novel is an incisive and hilarious look at an unlikely group of people living in Manhattan.
Inside the Immersive, Explosive World of Deepti Kapoor’s ‘Age of Vice’
Kapoor discusses her sophomore novel, an action-packed start of a trilogy that explores those caught up in the politically powerful and wealthy Wadia family’s web.
11 Fascinating Interview Podcasts
Wading through the sea of podcasts can be overwhelming. So, instead consider these listens, which range from conversations with beloved stars to chats with regular, everyday people.
11 Podcasts to Transport You This Holiday Season
With tons of obligations, this time of year can be stressful. So, put on your headphones and dive into one of these excellent podcasts.
Authors to Watch: Tegan Nia Swanson’s ‘Things We Found When the Water Went Down’ Is a Love Song to Survivors
Lena, the protagonist in Swanson’s debut novel, searches for answers to a tragic mystery.
Explore the Depths of the Sea and Human Experience in ‘How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures’’
Sabrina Imbler discusses their new collection of essays.
Poet Mary-Alice Daniel’s Memoir ‘A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing’ Tracks Her Life Across Three Continents
Born out of her dissertation, Daniel’s book explores the fallacies and power of borders.
‘Hunger Heart’ and the Spiral of Mental Illness in a Creative Mind
Danish writer Karen Fastrup discusses the U.S. release of her award-winning novel.