Sam Munson

Sam Munson's first novel, The November Criminals, will be published in April by Doubleday.

Must-Read College Novels

<p>As summer’s end draws near and students start packing, eight novels that capture the absurdity, drama, and pitfalls of university life. Sam Munson salutes Kingsley Amis, Richard Russo, and other classic collegiate novels. Plus, the <a href="/content/dailybeast/newsweek/2012/08/05/2012-s-best-colleges-for-you.html">best colleges in America</a>.</p>

Sam Munson

The Best Stoner Novels

In honor of the hallowed holiday of 4/20, Sam Munson, author of November Criminals, picks out the best novels, from Invisible Man to Wonder Boys, featuring marijuana and its users.

Sam Munson

The Power of Myths

Two new books put a contemporary spin on age-old myths with mixed results. Sam Munson on why we can’t help reinventing classics like the Odyssey.

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