The latest death & grief books

Books about death and grief keep you company in loss. They describe the days after someone dies, the strange year that follows, and how people slowly learn to carry what cannot be fixed. You will find novels, memoirs and gentle guides here, written by people who have been through it. The newest come first.

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Vigil
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Vigil

George Saunders

Published 2026

174 pages

Under Water
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Under Water

Tara Menon

Published 2026

272 pages

Love's Labor
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Love's Labor

Stephen Grosz

Published 2026

192 pages

Small Wonder
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Small Wonder

Ross Montgomery

Published 2026

224 pages

Soul-Happy
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Soul-Happy

Anette Nilsson

Published 2026

312 pages

Killing Orpheus
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Killing Orpheus

Forester McClatchey

Published 2026

88 pages