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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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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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  • The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward by Jones, Saeed
    The People's Project: Poems, Essays, and Art for Looking Forward
    A liberatory anthology of twenty-seven writers--a community in book form--charting paths ahead for action and care in the face of political uncertainty, curated by Maggie Smith and Saeed Jones. Inspired by Saeed Jones and Maggie Smith's conversations in the wake of the 2024 election,...
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  • The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus by Sophocle
    The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus
    The heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family--Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus--are among the...
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    $25.99 AUD
  • Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Lorde, Audre
    Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
    Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider celebrates an influential voice in twentieth-century literature. "[Lorde's] works will be important to those truly interested in growing up sensitive, intelligent, and aware."--The New York Times In this charged...
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    $27.51 AUD
  • The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions by Mitchell, Larry
    The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions
    40th anniversary reprinting of a beloved fable-manifesto from the 1970s queer counterculture. The Faggots and Their Friends Between Revolutions, written by Larry Mitchell with illustrations by Ned Asta, takes place in a brutal empire in decline, where the faggots and their friends are surviving...
    $25.92 AUD
    $25.92 AUD
  • Essays After Eighty by Hall, Donald
    Essays After Eighty
    "Alternately lyrical and laugh-out-loud funny."--New York Times "Deliciously readable . . . Donald Hall, if abandoned by the muse of poetry, has wrought his prose to a keen autumnal edge." -- Wall Street Journal His entire life, Donald Hall has dedicated himself to the...
    $29.04 AUD
    $29.04 AUD
  • The Odyssey by Homer
    The Odyssey
    The greatest of all epics, soon to be a film by Christopher Nolan! "This may be the best translation of The Odyssey yet."The Telegraph A magnificent feat of translation, hailed by classicists and poets alike as a "momentous achievement" "thrilling," "rich and rhythmical," "superb,"...
    $59.63 AUD
    $59.63 AUD
  • The Book of Delights by Gay, Ross
    The Book of Delights
    As Heard on NPR's This American Life: The New York Times bestselling book that celebrates ordinary delights in the world around us by one of America's most original and observant writers and the author of Inciting Joy, award-winning poet Ross Gay. Pre-order The Book...
    $30.57 AUD
    $30.57 AUD
  • The White Album by Didion, Joan
    The White Album
    First published in 1979, Joan Didion's The White Album records indelibly the upheavals and aftermaths of the 1960s. Examining key events, figures, and trends of the era--including Charles Manson, the Black Panthers, and the shopping mall--through the lens of her own spiritual confusion, Joan...
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    $27.52 AUD
  • Upstream: Selected Essays by Oliver, Mary
    Upstream: Selected Essays
    One of O, The Oprah Magazine's Ten Best Books of the Year The New York Times bestselling collection of essays from beloved poet, Mary Oliver. "There's hardly a page in my copy of Upstream that isn't folded down or underlined and scribbled on, so...
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    $27.52 AUD
  • The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir by Case, Neko
    The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir
    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN APPLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH Singer-songwriter Neko Case paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary life--one forged through a poverty-stricken childhood, obsessive desire, bursts of comedy, and indispensable friendships--reflecting on the way art, music, and a deep...
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    $45.87 AUD
  • Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono by Ono, Yoko
    Grapefruit: A Book of Instructions and Drawings by Yoko Ono
    Back in print for the first time in nearly thirty years, here is Yoko Ono's whimsical, delightful, subversive, startling book of instructions for art and for life. "Burn this book after you've read it." -- Yoko "A dream you dream alone may be a...
    $41.28 AUD
    $41.28 AUD
  • Steve Martin Writes the Written Word: Collected Written Word Works by Steve Martin by Martin, Steve
    Steve Martin Writes the Written Word: Collected Written Word Works by Steve Martin
    A USA Today Bestseller With an exclusive new introduction and some never-before-published pieces, a collection of greatest hits from one of the most beloved comedians of our time, Steve Martin, now starring in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building. Steve Martin Writes the Written...
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    $45.87 AUD
  • Things in Nature Merely Grow by Li, Yiyun
    Things in Nature Merely Grow
    Yiyun Li's remarkable, defiant work of radical acceptance as she considers the loss of her son James. "There is no good way to say this," Yiyun Li writes at the beginning of this book. "There is no good way to state these facts, which...
    $39.75 AUD
    $39.75 AUD
  • Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays by Didion, Joan
    Slouching Towards Bethlehem: Essays
    Celebrated, iconic, and indispensable, Joan Didion's first work of nonfiction, Slouching Towards Bethlehem, is considered a watershed moment in American writing. First published in 1968, the collection was critically praised as one of the "best prose written in this country." More than perhaps any...
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    $27.52 AUD
  • Sun and Steel by Mishima, Yukio
    Sun and Steel
    In this fascinating document, one of Japan's best known-and controversial-writers created what might be termed a new literary form. It is new because it combines elements of many existing types of writing, yet in the end fits into none of them.At one level, it...
    $44.33 AUD
    $44.33 AUD
  • The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus, Albert
    The Myth of Sisyphus
    A Nobel Prize-winning author delivers one of the most influential works of the twentieth century, showing a way out of despair and reaffirming the value of existence.Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin with a meditation...
    $24.46 AUD
    $24.46 AUD
  • Notes to John by Didion, Joan
    Notes to John
    INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An extraordinary work from the author of The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue NightsIn November 1999, Joan Didion began seeing a psychiatrist because, as she wrote to a friend, her family had had "a rough few years."...
    $48.93 AUD
    $48.93 AUD
  • The Fire Next Time by Baldwin, James
    The Fire Next Time
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The book that galvanized the nation, gave voice to the emerging civil rights movementin the 1960s--and still lights the way to understanding race in America today. - "The finest essay I've ever read." --Ta-Nehisi CoatesAt once a powerful evocation of James...
    $21.41 AUD
    $21.41 AUD
  • No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain by Solnit, Rebecca
    No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain
    New York Times Bestseller In the spirit of her bestselling book Hope in the Dark, Rebecca Solnit explores how our actions can shape the future and the liberatory possibilities of embracing uncertainty. Beginning with an essay about a three-hundred-year-old violin and what it can...
    $25.92 AUD
    $25.92 AUD
  • The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by Green, John
    The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
    "Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition--and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention." --Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re: ThinkingThe instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author...
    $30.58 AUD
    $30.58 AUD

Dive into a World of Literary Fiction and Global Literature

Literary books have long been celebrated for their profound impact on readers and their ability to capture the essence of the human experience. From timeless literary classics to contemporary literary fiction, these works offer rich narratives, complex characters, and thought-provoking themes that resonate across generations.

Literary classics such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville continue to be revered for their masterful storytelling and enduring relevance. These books have set the standard for literary excellence and remain essential reads for anyone interested in exploring the depths of human nature and society.

Teenage literature also plays a crucial role in shaping young minds, offering stories that address the unique challenges and experiences of adolescence. Books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger are perfect examples of teenage literature that blend powerful narratives with important life lessons, making them some of the best books to read for both young and adult readers.

Criticism literature provides insightful analysis and interpretations of literary works, offering readers a deeper understanding of their themes, structures, and cultural significance. Works like "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton and "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism" are essential for those looking to delve into the intricacies of literary criticism.

Modern literature, including contemporary literary fiction, continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and explore new perspectives. Books such as "Beloved" by Toni Morrison and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy are examples of modern literature that challenge readers to think critically and empathetically about the world around them.

Finding the best books to read has never been easier, thanks to online bookstores. Booksdeli.com offer extensive collections of best-selling books and hidden gems. Whether you're searching for literary classics or the latest in modern literature, these online bookstores provide convenient access to a wide range of titles.

FAQ's

Q. What defines a book as a literary classic?

A literary classic is a book that has stood the test of time, offering enduring themes, complex characters, and profound insights into the human experience. These books are often studied for their artistic merit and cultural significance. Examples include "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville.

Q. How can teenage literature be beneficial for young readers?

A. Teenage literature addresses the unique challenges and experiences of adolescence, offering relatable stories and characters. These books can help young readers navigate their own lives, develop empathy, and gain a deeper understanding of the world. Examples include "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee and "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.

Q. What is the role of criticism literature in understanding literary works?

A. Criticism literature provides analysis and interpretation of literary works, helping readers understand their themes, structures, and cultural contexts. It offers deeper insights into the text and can enhance the reading experience. Notable works include "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton and "The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism."

Q. What are some examples of modern literary fiction?

A. Modern literary fiction continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and explore new perspectives. Examples include "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, which deals with the legacy of slavery, and "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, which explores themes of survival and fatherhood in a post-apocalyptic world.

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