First Novel Friday: Westward Women, Slow Guillotine, and Every Happiness

On the first Friday of the month, join The Center for Fiction as they celebrate and launch a selection of the best debut novels published today. Be among the first to discover boundary-pushing and world-expanding work from new voices in fiction.

Kick off the weekend with a happy hour at our cash bar for ticket holders in our Members Lounge starting at 6pm. Then, at 7pm, we’ll move to our auditorium for readings from the featured debut novelists, followed by a short moderated conversation. The party continues with book signings and more signature cocktails to round out the night. Go home with something new—a book, a friend, a favorite Friday night tradition.

This month, we are pleased to welcome debut novelists Alice Martin (Westward Women), Teo Rivera-Dundas (Slow Guillotine), and Reena Shah (Every Happiness). March’s novels ask what it means to stay, to leave, and to become someone new—within friendships, families, and the wider world. Megha Majumdar, bestselling author of A Burning, will join us as the evening’s moderator. We hope you’ll support our featured authors by buying their books at the event (purchase all three for 15% off). Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.