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The Things We Never Say
Elizabeth Strout
The Things We Never Say is a 2026 novel by American author Elizabeth Strout. It marks a departure from the interconnected settings and recurring characters of her previous works, instead introducing a new protagonist in a standalone narrative. The novel was published on May 5, 2026, by Random House.
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GenreLiterary fiction
Vivek’s Notes
Will she be third time lucky? This is the third Booker nomination for the very prolific Elizabeth Strout. The title is a phrase referencing the novel's central themes: the unspoken boundaries, hidden grief and profound emotional isolation that exist between people, even those who have been married or close for decades.
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