Three notable literary fiction novels released now

Three new literary fiction novels are gaining attention. "Call Me Ishmaelle" by Xiaolu Guo reimagines "Moby-Dick," featuring a girl disguised as a boy during the US Civil War, challenging traditional narratives. " Tilt" by Emma Pattee follows a pregnant woman in Portland during an earthquake, blending personal drama with apocalyptic themes. The story explores her relationship with her missing husband amid chaos. Harry Mulisch's "The Assault," originally published in 1982, is reprinted. It tells the story of a young boy's life after witnessing a violent act during World War II, examining themes of guilt and trauma over decades.