Miles of Books: Five New Novels, Including One by Daniel Mason

Fans of well-crafted fiction will enjoy this episode. Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist delve deeply into the latest from Daniel Mason, the author of the highly acclaimed 2023 novel North Woods. Ellison rhapsodizes about a debut, multi-generational novel set in coastal Louisiana, then she details another family saga that takes place at a Midwestern island resort. Next up is a buzzy thriller by the author of the popular novel Dietland. The duo wraps up with a lively discussion about a debut novel sparked by a real-life controversy. The books covered:
Country People: Daniel Mason
Should the Waters Take Us: Stephanie Soileau
Make Nice: Ryan Effgen
Furious Violet: Sarai Walker
The Simp: Roshan Sethi