Awards & Reviews

Just River Awards

  • 2022 American Fiction Award Winner (Humor/comedy/satire)
  • 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Silver Medal Winner (Fiction)
  • 2023 NYC Big Book Award, Distinguished Favorite (Humor)
  • 2021 Foreword Indies Finalist (Humor)
  • 2021 SPR Book Awards Finalist (Fiction)
  • 2022 Maxy Awards Finalist (Literary & Humor)
  • 2022 IAN Book of the Year Finalist (General Fiction & LGBTQ)
  • 2022 American Writing Awards Finalist (General Fiction & Humor)
  • 2024 Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist (Humor)

Just River Reviews

"Fraser's narrative is written with notable humor and compassion, combining elements of screwball comedy with savvy class analysis.... A shrewd and vibrant story of the resilience of ordinary people."
—Kirkus Reviews Read full review
"Sara B. Fraser's prose is fluid, stylish and filled with exquisite turns of phrase. This may be only her second novel but she writes with immense confidence and a rare compassion for everyday people. There is truth and beauty in the pages of JUST RIVER and it deserves a wide readership."
—Kent Lane for Indie Reader (5 stars) Read full review
"Just River by Sara B. Fraser is comedy writing at its best... This vividly written tale gives us an insight into life in a small backwater town, with accurate descriptions that make you feel like you are living there... A thoroughly enjoyable story, and the perfect way to pass a few hours."
—Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite Read full review

Long Division Reviews

"LONG DIVISION is a novel whose fluid narration and rich imagery carries a story that is deeply personal to its characters but universal in its themes."
—Yi Zou for Indie Reader (5 stars) Read full review
"A troubled woman makes peace with her family in this well-written and introspective novel."
—Kirkus Reviews Read full review