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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 Pillow Book by Shonagon, Sei
    The Pillow Book
    The classic portrayal of court life in tenth-century Japan Written by the court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon, ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book offers a fascinating exploration of life among the nobility at the height of the Heian period, describing the exquisite pleasures...
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  • The Flame: Poems Notebooks Lyrics Drawings by Cohen, Leonard
    The Flame: Poems Notebooks Lyrics Drawings
    NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER Named a Fall Read by Vogue, Esquire, The Washington Post, TIME, Vanity Fair and O, the Oprah Magazine. One of Daily Mail and Financial Times's Best Books of 2018."There are very, very few people who occupy the ground that...
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  • The Empathy Exams: Essays by Jamison, Leslie
    The Empathy Exams: Essays
    From personal loss to phantom diseases, The Empathy Exams is a bold and brilliant collection, winner of the Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize A Publishers Weekly Top Ten Essay Collection of Spring 2014 Beginning with her experience as a medical actor who was paid to...
    $27.42 AUD
    $27.42 AUD
  • The Communist Manifesto and Other Revolutionary Writings: Marx, Marat, Paine, Mao Tse-Tung, Gandhi and Others by Blaisdell, Bob
    The Communist Manifesto and Other Revolutionary Writings: Marx, Marat, Paine, Mao Tse-Tung, Gandhi and Others
    This concise anthology presents a broad selection of writings by the world's leading revolutionary figures. Spanning three centuries, the works include such milestone documents as the Declaration of Independence (1776), the Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789), and the Communist Manifesto (1848). It...
    $16.76 AUD
    $16.76 AUD
  • Teeing Off by Sands, Peggy
    Teeing Off
    In Teeing Off, innocence meets with adulthood in a coming-of-age story told against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. The heroine--bookish but immature--struggles with the inevitable chaos of adolescence, a death in the family, and a growing awareness of how the war in Southeast...
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    $25.92 AUD
  • Self-Reliance, and Other Essays by Emerson, Ralph Waldo
    Self-Reliance, and Other Essays
    Six essays and one address outline Emerson's moral idealism and hint at later scepticism. In addition to title essay, this volume includes "History," "Friendship," "The Over-Soul," "The Poet" and "Experience," plus the Harvard Divinity School Address.Author: Ralph Waldo EmersonPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 10/13/1993Pages: 128Binding Type:...
    $9.14 AUD
    $9.14 AUD
  • Salvaged Pages: Young Writers' Diaries of the Holocaust by Zapruder, Alexandra
    Salvaged Pages: Young Writers' Diaries of the Holocaust
    Winner of the National Jewish Book Award: viewing the Holocaust through the eyes of youth "Zapruder . . . has done a great service to history and the future. Her book deserves to become a standard in Holocaust studies classes. . . . These...
    $53.31 AUD
    $53.31 AUD
  • Reading the Room: A Bookseller's Tale by Yamazaki, Paul
    Reading the Room: A Bookseller's Tale
    Reading the Room is Paul Yamazaki's love letter to the work of bookselling and an engaged life of the mind. Over twenty-four hours, Paul Yamazaki leads us through the stacks of storied City Lights Booksellers in San Francisco; the care and prowess of his...
    $21.25 AUD
    $21.25 AUD
  • Pulphead by Sullivan, John Jeremiah
    Pulphead
    Named A Best Book of 2011 by the New York Times, Time Magazine, the Boston Globe and Entertainment Weekly A sharp-eyed, uniquely humane tour of America's cultural landscape--from high to low to lower than low--by the award-winning young star of the literary nonfiction world....
    $30.46 AUD
    $30.46 AUD
  • On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint by Nelson, Maggie
    On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint
    Named a Most Anticipated/Best Book of the Month by: NPR * USA Today * Time * Washington Post * Vulture * Women's Wear Daily * Bustle * LitHub * The Millions * Vogue * Nylon * Shondaland * Chicago Review of Books * The...
    $25.89 AUD
    $25.89 AUD
  • Norse Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Viking Culture by Moore, Finn D.
    Norse Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Viking Culture
    The Norsemen of old Scandinavia were a tough and hardy people, best known today for their prowess in bloody combat and storytelling. Because they had no writing, the frightening reputation of warriors survives, but Norse mythology -- all storytelling -- is less known. This...
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    $45.62 AUD
  • Medea and Other Plays by Euripides
    Medea and Other Plays
    Four plays which exemplify his interest in flawed, characters who defy the expectations of Greek society The four tragedies collected in this volume all focus on a central character, once powerful, brought down by betrayal, jealousy, guilt and hatred. The first playwright to depict...
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    $16.76 AUD
  • Letter to the Father/Brief an Den Vater: Bilingual Edition by Kafka, Franz
    Letter to the Father/Brief an Den Vater: Bilingual Edition
    A son's poignant letter to his father--from the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial, and one of the most important writers of the twentieth century. - "One of the great confessions of literature." --The New York Times Book Review Franz Kafka wrote this...
    $24.37 AUD
    $24.37 AUD
  • Letters to a Young Poet by Rilke, Rainer Maria
    Letters to a Young Poet
    Born in 1875, the great German lyric poet Rainer Maria Rilke published his first collection of poems in 1898 and went on to become renowned for his delicate depiction of the workings of the human heart. Drawn by some sympathetic note in his poems,...
    $19.73 AUD
    $19.73 AUD
  • I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood by Klein, Jessi
    I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood
    An instant New York Times bestseller, I'll Show Myself Out is the eagerly anticipated second essay collection from Jessi Klein, author of the acclaimed debut You'll Grow Out of It.Longlisted for the PEN Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay "Sometimes I think...
    $28.93 AUD
    $28.93 AUD
  • I'll Fly Away by Lamb, Wally
    I'll Fly Away
    "Powerful . . . In I'll Fly Away, the women have penned well-drawn evocative pieces about their experiences . . . . Healing is happening through writing."--Lisa Ko, author of The LeaversThe #1 New York Times bestselling author offers an inspiring new collection of...
    $30.84 AUD
    $30.84 AUD
  • Hand in Hand with Love: An Anthology of Queer Classic Poetry by Avery, Simon
    Hand in Hand with Love: An Anthology of Queer Classic Poetry
    Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library...
    $22.83 AUD
    $22.83 AUD
  • Great American Negroes by Richardson, Ben
    Great American Negroes
    Great American Negroes is a comprehensive guide to the lives and achievements of notable African Americans throughout history. Written by Ben Richardson, the book provides a detailed account of the contributions made by influential figures such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther...
    $89.26 AUD
    $89.26 AUD
  • Ella Gets the D by Peart, Tanvier
    Ella Gets the D
    The end of my marriage was the beginning of my happily ever after.What happens when you hear your husband putting dents in your mattress with another woman?Leave and never look back!Easier said than done when you're a stay-at-home mom, share two kids with the...
    $28.93 AUD
    $28.93 AUD
  • de Profundis by Wilde, Oscar
    de Profundis
    Written from Wilde's prison cell at Reading Gaol to his friend and lover Lord Alfred Douglas, De Profundis explodes the conventions of the traditional love letter and offers a scathing indictment of Douglas's behavior, a mournful elegy for Wilde's own lost greatness, and an...
    $19.80 AUD
    $19.80 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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