Literary Collections
Explore our collection of literary books and timeless literary classics at our online bookstore, featuring the best in teenage literature, literary fiction, and modern literature. Discover must-read and best-selling titles, along with insightful criticism literature to enhance your reading experience.
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813-1897) whose dauntless...
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If This Isn't Nice, What Is? (Even More) Expanded Third Edition: The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live byA collection of 15 graduation speeches and treasured wisdom from the New York Times-bestselling literary icon and author of Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions "Like [that of] his literary ancestor Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut's crankiness is good-humored and sharp-witted."--A.O. Scott, The New...
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How To Understand Your Bible: A Philosopher's Interpretation of Obscure and Puzzling PassagesIn spite of human prejudice to the contrary, there is but one religion and one truth, and all the great faiths of the world are parts or fragments of the Ancient Wisdom. The Scriptures of the world are the written records devised both to...
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Hamlet: Prince of DenmarkThe third edition of Hamlet offers a completely new introduction to this rich, mysterious play, examining Shakespeare's transformation of an ancient Nordic legend into a drama whose philosophical, psychological, political, and spiritual complexities have captivated audiences world-wide for over 400 years. Focusing on the...
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GratitudeA deeply moving testimony and celebration of how to embrace life. No writer has succeeded in capturing the medical and human drama of illness as honestly and as eloquently as Oliver Sacks. During the last few months of his life, he wrote a set...
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Frida Kahlo's Love Letters'I don't know how to write love letters. But I wanted to tell you that my whole being opened for you. Since I fell in love with you everything is transformed and is full of beauty . . . love is like an aroma,...
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Entwined: Essays on Polyamory and Creating HomeIn a series of genre-blending essays, Entwined tells the story of Alex Alberto's decade-long polyamorous journey towards a new kind of family.In these essays, Alex attempts to build two committed relationships at once when no one involved has done it before; develops a powerful...
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Cyrano de Bergerac: A Heroic Comedy in Five ActsRegarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written, Cyrano de Bergerac is the story of the silver-tongued soldier whose unfortunate looks drive him to woo his love by speaking for his handsome but dull-witted rival. Cyrano de Bergerac occupies a unique place in...
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Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir"Equal parts pee-your-pants hilarity and break your heart poignancy- like the perfect brunch date you never want to end!"--America Ferrera, Emmy award-winning actress in Ugly Betty From the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, an utterly original...
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Black Punk NowA canonizing, bold, and urgent anthology setting a new precedent for Black Punk Lit, created by generations of Black punks--featuring both new voices and those from the not-so-recent past Black Punk Now is an anthology of contemporary nonfiction, fiction, illustrations, and comics that collectively...
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Baby Record Book: Newborn Journal for Boys and Girls to Cherish Memories and Milestones (Ideal Gift for Expecting Parents and Baby Shower)A baby's arrival is a moment of joy, a day of fondness. Nurture each moment with this wonderful record book for parents-to-be! Cherish all of your precious moments, as you put together fond memories from your pregnancy to Baby's birth, their first kick and...
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A Paris All Your Own: Bestselling Women Writers on the City of LightA collection of all-new Paris-themed essays written by some of the biggest names in women's fiction, including Paula McLain, Therese Anne Fowler, Maggie Shipstead, and Lauren Willig--edited by Eleanor Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters and The Light of...
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An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored ChildrenA unique collaboration from two of America's leading artists that explores the fascinating and hidden history of the plant world. In this witty, deeply original book, the renowned novelist Jamaica Kincaid offers an ABC of the plants that define our world and reveals the...
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A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to StarsA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2023A Library Journal Recommended Read for 2023A Ms. Magazine Most Anticipated Book of 2023A vibrant collection of personal and lyric essays in conversation with archival objects of Black history and memory.What are the politics of nature? Who...
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What Are People For?: EssaysRanging from America's insatiable consumerism and household economies to literary subjects and America's attitude toward waste, here Berry gracefully navigates from one topic to the next. He speaks candidly about the ills plaguing America and the growing gap between people and the land. Despite...
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We're Alone: EssaysA collection of exceptional new essays by one of the most significant contemporary writers on the world stage Tracing a loose arc from Edwidge Danticat's childhood to the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events in Haiti, the essays gathered in We're Alone include personal narrative,...
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Wedding of the Foxes: EssaysAn Orange County Register Most Anticipated Book of the Summer"[Larson's] writing is brilliant tonic even amidst the flames. Especially amidst the flames. I'm grateful for it."--Rick Bass, author of With Every Great BreathFrom celebrated poet and ecologist Katherine Larson, an elegant collection of lyric...
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Walden & Civil Disobedience (Masterpiece Library Edition)Read Henry David Thoreau's most influential works in one stunning volume! With reflections on politics, simplicity, and independent living, Thoreau's writings ask readers to question the status quo and live in accordance with their principles. - Rediscover these beloved classics in this elegant yet...
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To Belong Here: A New Generation of Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Appalachian WritersAuthor: Rae GarringerPublisher: University Press of KentuckyPublished: 04/01/2025Pages: 112Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.44h x 5.61w x 0.33dISBN: 9781985901834About the AuthorGarringer, Rae: - Rae Garringer is a writer, oral historian, and audio producer living on S'atsoyaha (Yuchi) and Saawanwaki (Shawnee) lands in southeastern West Virginia...
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The Year's Best Sports Writing 2024A must-read collection featuring the best in sports journalism Editor Jane McManus has curated an essential anthology showcasing incredible feats and diverse perspectives across the world of sports. Selected from a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and digital publications during the previous year, these...
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