Miriam: A Novel by
Kate Riley

Miriam comes from a German-flavored utopian commune where dating is forbidden and the Sewing Sisters decide who can wear what kind of ugly plaid. Is beauty a sin? Is oddity? Will she ever get married?

Year: 2023
Pages: 202
Cover: Paperback
Binding: Perfect Binding
Edition: 300

A note

In 2025, Miriam was beautifully revised and published as Ruth by the publisher Riverhead. Ruth was named one of the "Top 10 Best Books of 2025" by The Washington Post and received praise in the London Review of Books, the New York Review of Books, The Washington Post and The New York Times, among others.

We are grateful to Riverhead for their perfect taste.

About the author

Kate Riley was born in New York City and now lives in rural Virginia. This is her last book.

About this edition

This is a print run of 300. Kate Riley receives 100% of proceeds from sales and retains all rights. Cover design by Teddy Blanks. Thank you for supporting independent authors.