Photo-Illustration: Photo-Illustration: Vulture Every year, the National Book Foundation announces its roster of five writers under the age of 35 whose debut work of fiction “promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape.” Once again, Vulture is excited to reveal the honorees, each of whom was selected by an author who has been previously honored by the foundation. “We have no doubt that the 2025 ‘5 Under 35’ honorees will similarly continue to shape contemporary fiction, and