What even is literary fiction? The best way I can describe it is this: no plot, just vibes. Literary fiction is usually character, rather than plot, based. That means very little world-building, fantastical elements, or background stories to understand. Instead, you are deeply immersed into the everyday life of a character or characters; their every weird thought, wish and action. These books usually reveal something about the person who reads them. Are you ready to give one a try?