Book cover "Behold the Dreamers" by Imbolo Mbue

Taught myself to write a novel by writing a historical fiction
⏳📚 set in 1940's Colonial Korea. Here are the 40 books that taught me about writing or the world of my story.

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The 2025 PEN/Faulkner Award longlist is packed with 10 standout works of fiction!

If you're planning to read the longlist, I recommend starting your journey with titles like James and Colored Television—what’s your pick?

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