Browsing: Literary Fiction

An electrifying debut novel from the acclaimed author of The Wonder Garden, The Paper Wasp is a riveting knife-edge story…

After a murder during the reelection campaign for the mayor of Honey Hollow, baker Lottie Lemon must put her sleuthing skills to the test! A delectable supernatural mystery from a New York Times bestselling author!

“A gift of a book” (NPR): As a dead whale and a missing groom complicate Evangeline’s upcoming wedding on Winter Island, she recalls her turbulent childhood on its lush shores. “Vivid and moving… An unwavering triumph” (The New York Times Book Review).

As unrest brews in his Chicago neighborhood, Claude leaves home in search of a place to belong — and confronts what it means to be a young Black man in the United States. “Handled so beautifully that you don’t know he’s hypnotized you until he’s done” (The New York Times Book Review).

“A standout” (Publishers Weekly) from a New York Times bestselling author: As World War II nears, three lives collide in a daring effort to lead Jewish children to safety. “An absolutely fascinating, beautifully rendered story of love, loss, and heroism” (Kristin Hannah).

“[Hall is] beloved by readers for her gorgeous lyricism and ability to delve into unexpected and illuminating tales of what…

A “dazzling” novel (The Guardian) from a New York Times bestselling author: After losing everything in World War I, Violet is considered a “surplus woman” — but she refuses to simply fade away. “Seamless… A fascinating story about building something long-lasting by beginning with one small stitch” (NPR).