3 hand-picked literary fiction, contemporary fiction, and unreliable narrator books curated by NextBookAfter.
This novel captures the witty, introspective exploration of identity and perception found in How to Be Both, blending dark humor with themes of grief and self-discovery through an unreliable queer protagonist navigating life's absurdities.
For fans of Rejection's sharp satire on failed connections and self-deception, Liars offers a biting, introspective dive into the lies that sustain—and ultimately dismantle—a modern marriage, blending dark humor with unflinching social commentary on gender dynamics and emotional isolation.
For fans of Ben Lerner's introspective autofiction in 10:04, Martyr! offers a similarly witty and meta exploration of art, identity, and existential dread through the lens of a poet grappling with grief and addiction in contemporary America.