Jessica Anthony books

Jessica Anthony is an American literary fiction author known for inventive, genre-crossing novels including The Convalescent and Enter the Aardvark.

Short Stories/Novellas

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The Most 2024 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Convalescent 2009 Buy
Chopsticks 2012 Buy
Enter the Aardvark 2020 Buy

Jessica Anthony is an American author whose novels are short, odd, and hard to compare to anyone else’s work. She has published three novels and one novella over a fifteen-year span, each one distinct in form and subject matter.

The Convalescent (2009) was her debut, a novel that moves between modern-day Virginia and medieval Hungary with a protagonist who sells meat from a bus. Chopsticks (2012) is a multimedia novel told through photographs, instant messages, and other visual fragments. Enter the Aardvark (2020) is a political satire involving a taxidermied aardvark and a Republican congressman. The Most (2024) is a novella.

Anthony’s books are not for readers who want predictable plots or familiar structures. They reward readers who enjoy literary fiction that takes risks and finds humor in unlikely places.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Jessica Anthony written?

Jessica Anthony has written four books across two series.

What was Jessica Anthony's first book?

Jessica Anthony’s first book is The Convalescent, published in 2009.

What is Jessica Anthony's writing style like?

Anthony’s writing is experimental and often funny, mixing historical settings with absurdist situations. Her novels are short, unconventional, and hard to categorize, which is part of their appeal.

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