The fiction we admired most in 2018 ran the proverbial gamut from thought-provoking surrealism to evocative realism. Some illuminated the present day or recent past, while others ventured into much more uncharted territory. Some took us to unimaginable psyches; others showcased how ordinary people dealt with the extraordinary. Here’s a look at ten of our favorite works of fiction this year.
Afternoon Bites: Ondjaki, Anya Yurchyshyn on Memoirs, Julian Hérbert, Meaghan O’Connell Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: discussing the work of Ondjaki, an interview with Meaghan O’Connell, thoughts on the new Frankie Cosmos album, and more.