novel

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“The Man of Property,” which introduces us to the affluent and acquisitive Forsyte family, was published in 1906 and was planned as a standalone novel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A TV adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s seminal 2001 novel, “The Corrections,” has finally found a home at Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

“The Corrections” limited series comes 25 years after Franzen published his National Book Award-winning novel, which he famously blindfolded himself to finish.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Its shape closely resembles a sperm whale, the famous marine animal from Herman Melville's novel, which inspired its name.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Holly sat at the desk deep-reading another romance novel, My General Returns.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry