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Do well written books just not get published these days? (literature.cafe)

submitted 6 days ago by Karl@literature.cafe to c/books@lemmy.ml

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I haven't read much read stuff that has been published after 2000s and have barely liked what I have.

I ask this bcz most of the time I look up 'Best new books' or 'popular books', the recommendations are mostly smut, fantasy smut or cheap romance.

Idk if I just keep getting the wrong books recommended or that's how today's books are.

Also, recommend me some more recent books with good prose, well written characters, medium/slow paced.

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[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Theres so much great modern literature! I'm shocked at your experience.

I love Murakami but read a short story of his before diving into the book. I've just posted a short story of his in !shortstories@literature.cafe. if you like it try Norwegian Wood.

Theres Salman Rushdie as well.

The underground railroad by colson Whitehead.

The milkmaid.

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

2666 by bolano.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

2666 is one of my favorite books. Also like The Savage Detectives by Bolaño. Have you read Demon Copperhead by Kingsolver? If not I think you'd like it based on your Whitehead and Ferrante to recs.

[–] modernangel@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The only Kingsolver I've read was "The Bean Trees", which I loved. Didn't realize it was her debut novel at the time.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

That's on my list. Hopefully I'll get to it in the next few months!

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 days ago

Haven't read demon copperhead. Ive heard of it. Adding it to the list.

[–] Karl@literature.cafe 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Thanks for the recommendations <3

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 days ago

No problem. I'd recommend checking if they are your style before diving into any book though.