Browsing: Literary Fiction

When Loraylee finds her vibrant Southern neighborhood under threat, she and other residents search for a way to preserve their beloved community. “Readers drawn to the well-defined characters… will find Brooklyn tugging at their hearts” (Booklist).

Dealing with an empty nest and forced retirement, Hope begins teaching crafts at a local women’s prison — and forms an unexpected, life-changing bond with the inmates as they work together on a quilting project. “Powerful, inspiring, and uplifting” (Robyn Carr).

This “generous, powerful, deeply engrossing” collection (R.O. Kwon) explores the lives of Houston’s myriad inhabitants. “A stunning work of art from a young writer with immense talent and a rare sense of compassion” (NPR).

“We Hope for Better Things has it all: fabulous storytelling, an emotional impact that lingers long after you turn the…

Ingrid is intelligent and determined. She’s also desperate and running out of time. So, in a last throw of the…

History brims with silenced stories. Will Mira’s be one of them? Mira’s Way, Book 2 of The Miramonde Series, continues the…

New from USA TODAY Bestselling author, Jean Grainger,One House, two families and a war that changes everthing that once was…

Hoping for a fresh start, Chris moves to Alaska to live with his sister, Aida. And when Aida introduces him to Max, a doctor who needs help building a cabin, the project could change both of their lives.

“Smart, riveting… deeply memorable” (New York Times bestselling author Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney): In this witty, thought-provoking satire, a quaint suburban town descends into chaos when a wealthy homeowner cuts down a beloved red maple tree from his neighbor’s lawn. “Perfect for fans of Ann Patchett or Meg Wolitzer” (Publishers Weekly).

“Beautifully poignant” (New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris): When Elise’s father — a German immigrant — is falsely accused of being a Nazi sympathizer, her family is sent to an internment camp. There, she forms a life-changing friendship with Japanese American teenager Mariko. “Heartbreaking, thought-provoking” (Booklist).