The fifty best debut novels since 1950

At Flavorwire, Emily Temple tagged the fifty greatest debut novels since 1950. One title on the list:

In the Woods, Tana French (2007)

The book that brought a million haters of thrillers and mystery novels over to the dark side.

Read about another book on the list.

In the Woods is among Megan Reynolds's top ten books you must read if you loved Gone Girl, Emma Straub's ten top books that mimic the feeling of a summer vacation, the Barnes & Noble Review's five top books from Ireland's newer voices, and Judy Berman's ten fantastic novels with disappointing endings.

The Page 69 Test: In the Woods.

--Marshal Zeringue