What’s On Your Bookshelf? Fiction Favorites: The Plot

Fiction Favorites: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Looking for your next great fall read? The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz is a dark academia thriller that blends suspense with the intrigue of the academic world. Set at a small college, this gripping novel follows a struggling writer-turned-professor who stumbles upon the “perfect” story idea—only to find himself caught in a chilling psychological web that blurs the line between reality and fiction. If you enjoy books with richly detailed campus settings, complex characters, and unexpected twists, The Plot is a must-read!

With The Sequel—the highly anticipated follow-up—released this October, it’s the perfect time to dive into this compelling literary thriller. Whether you work in higher education or just love a good page-turner, this one is sure to keep you hooked until the very end.

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