Fiction - Literary

"Equal parts mischievous, moony, and tart...Her prose offers, in a single page, poetic candor, sly wit, dad jokes, and contemporary therapyspeak." ― The New Yorker "Her weirdest and funniest yet -- in the best way possible." ― Los Angeles Times"Audacious, incisive and very funny."...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER "Equal parts mischievous, moony, and tart...Her prose offers, in a single page, poetic candor, sly wit, dad jokes, and contemporary therapyspeak." ― The New Yorker "Her weirdest and funniest yet -- in the...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author, and creator of the Bridgerton series, Julia Quinn presents the second, stunning installment in the Bridgerton adjacent Regency era-set world featuring the romantic adventures of the well-meaning but less-than-accomplished Smythe-Smith musicians. In this case, a distractingly lovely...

This masterful work of symbolic fiction takes readers on a surreal journey through the absurdities of intellectual society. Published in 1938, this allegorical novel remains one of Daumal's most significant literary achievements.A Night of Serious Drinking is not just a novel; it is a...

"An engaging love story with strong, believable characters. I can't wait to read the sequels!"--Mary Balogh"Prepare to fall in love."--Julia Quinn Presenting the winner of the Avon FanLit contest, the immensely talented Tessa Dare! Tessa's first Avon historical romance, A Night to Surrender, is...

A woman leaves her coastal Greenland village to translate the works of a renowned Provençal poet and finds her life irrevocably changed, in this tender and romantic novel set in a French village. "Big-hearted, whimsical, and enchanting."--Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author...

"A love letter to the novel . . . and a profound exploration of human nature."--Library JournalIvan and Francesca decide to open a bookstore devoted to their love of books. Tucked away in a corner of Paris, the store offers a selection of literary...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In a tense, poignant novel of a boy awakening to his small town's secrets, "John Grisham takes command of this literary category just as forcefully as he did legal thrillers with The Firm" (Entertainment Weekly). "You can't help...

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day Here is the story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In...

In 1900s Kentucky, Saul Sullivan leaves his bride behind to seek work, and his brother steps in, with violent consequences.Author: Silas HousePublisher: BlairPublished: 07/07/2020Pages: 306Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00dISBN: 9781949467253Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.2Point Value: 14Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 82036...

E. M. Forster's beloved classic and sharp critique of imperialism A Penguin Classic When Adela and her elderly companion Mrs. Moore arrive in the Indian town of Chandrapore, they quickly feel trapped by its insular and prejudiced British community. Determined to explore the "real...

The richest and most ambitious novel by one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, this masterpiece counts the human cost of British-occupied India, a society afflicted by imperialism and racism. "A Passage to India is both a challenge and an indictment. It...

Open the gate to Fairacre, America's favorite English village. Having bid a last farewell to her pupils at Fairacre School, Miss Read settles down to what she hopes will be a relaxing retirement. It is not entirely so, of course. She finds herself as...

Retired schoolteachers and amateur sleuths Liz, Pat and Thelma have a brand-new mystery to solve in this witty tale - perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Robert Thorogood Curious white envelopes have been delivered to friends and neighbours. Inside are letters...

A glittering landscape of twenty-five speculative stories that challenge oppression and envision new futures for America--from N. K. Jemisin, Charles Yu, Jamie Ford, G. Willow Wilson, Charlie Jane Anders, Hugh Howey, and more. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS...

"The language [takes] on a musicality that is in sharp contrast to the bleak setting . . . refreshing . . . a strong debut." --New York Times Book Review "Subramanian writes with empathy and exuberance, offering a much-needed glimpse into a world that...

A richly drawn, captivating, and endlessly amusing novel of love and subterfuge between a lady's maid and her clandestine lover, set in the country estates of nineteenth-century England. "Ayelet Waldman's clever, fast-paced historical romp turned out to be not only great fun but also...

A richly drawn, captivating, and endlessly amusing novel of love and subterfuge between a lady's maid and her clandestine lover, set in the country estates of 19th century England. Miss Alice Lockey, daughter of a tenant farmer, has by dint of hard work, innate...

A New York Times bestseller."Exquisite. A must-read." --Kristin HannahFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash bestseller Orphan Train, a stunning and atmospheric novel of friendship, passion, and art, inspired by Andrew Wyeth's mysterious and iconic painting Christina's World. "Later he...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD "5 UNDER 35" NOMINEE - NEW YORK'S "ONE BOOK, ONE NEW YORK" PICK Named One of the Best Books of the Year: Washington Post - NPR - People - Refinery29 - Parade - BuzzFeed...