![]() The remaining titles are mystery novels with exceptional writing and strong narrative choices. ![]() Some of these books are shelved in the literary fiction section, but they contain a mystery that’s central to the plot. Today I’m sharing 15 titles by talented writers who deftly balance propulsive plot and stunning prose. That’s why, for the same reasons I adore compulsively readable literary fiction, I LOVE when a book combines the best elements of an unputdownable mystery and a beautifully written literary novel. There’s nothing wrong with bookish distraction, but I’m most satisfied with my reading life when my weekly reading routine includes a robust mix of genres. During stressful weeks, I devoured romance novels and puzzle-like mysteries for a dose of escapist bibliotherapy. When I (metaphorically) draw the Venn Diagram of my reading life over the last year, genre fiction makes up a BIG slice. ![]()
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