Browsing: Literary Fiction

“Riveting… I’ll never stop thinking about it” (Ann Patchett). When bookstore owner Lydia and her son are forced to flee their home, they begin a long journey north to the United States. “Extraordinary” (Stephen King).

Perfect for fans of The Underground Railroad, this “standout” (Publishers Weekly) follows three timelines — one in present-day Ohio, one in 1850s New Orleans, and one in 1790s Haiti — to weave an unforgettable story of courage and tragedy over centuries of history.

“Leaves you profoundly altered for the better… Don’t miss this one” (Jodi Picoult): After 12-year-old Edward survives a plane crash that kills his family — and everyone else on board — he searches for the strength to move forward. An “exquisite” New York Times bestseller (People).

“[An] insightful, unsettling look at how technology impacts our lives. . .Kavenna has skillfully made our present feel like dystopian…

A New York Times bestseller hailed as “tough, tense, and twisty — but tender, human, and deeply affecting, too” (Lee Child): When her sister disappears amid a series of murders, Mickey is determined to uncover the truth. “You will not see the end coming” (NPR).

A “compulsively readable” New York Times bestseller (Time) and NPR Best Book of 2020: When Emira Tucker, a young Black woman, is falsely accused of kidnapping the white child she’s babysitting, her employer is determined to right the wrong — and winds up entangling their lives. “Amazing” (Jojo Moyes).

In this intricate family saga, a Sicilian boy escapes to America after a tragic event during World War II. But the ghosts of his past will come back to haunt him and his loved ones… “Beautiful, mesmerizing, consoling, and under immaculate control” (internationally bestselling author Alexander Chee).

In this “moving look at the heartbreaks and high points of a long relationship” (Kirkus Reviews), Hannah struggles to find a path forward after her husband’s infidelity. But does she know what she truly wants? “I could not stop turning the pages to see what was going to happen!” (USA Today bestselling author Maddie Dawson).

In 1876, two families live side by side on the American frontier. When a shocking act of revenge leaves both women alone with their children, they must come together to survive the brutal winter. A lyrical novel with over 1,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

In Nazi-occupied Paris, three seamstresses try their best to lead quiet lives — despite the secrets they’re all hiding. Decades later, one of the women’s granddaughters will discover the long-buried past… A riveting novel with nearly 24,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!