Three Must-Read New Books From Iowa Writers’ Workshop Alumni
From left, Iowa Writers' Workshop graduates Xochitl Gonzalez, Leslie Jamison, and Kiley Reid
Anita de Monte Laughs Lastby Xochitl Gonzalez (21MFA)
Macmillan
The bestselling author’s second novel follows a first-generation Ivy League student who discovers a forgotten female artist, posing questions about power and identity in an elite environment.
Splinters: Another Kind of Love Storyby Leslie Jamison (06MFA)
Hatchette
Jamison’s first memoir explores motherhood, artistry, and what it means to find new love after the end of a marriage.
Come and Get Itby Kiley Reid (19MFA)
Penguin Random House
Set on the University of Arkansas campus, Come and Get It examines the intersection of money, desire, and bad decisions as a resident assistant navigates an unusual relationship with a professor and three other students.
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