Browsing: Literary Fiction

A deeply affecting debut novel set in Trinidad, following the lives of a family as they navigate impossible choices about scarcity,…

“[A] powerhouse of a novel….It reads as if Haruki Murakami rewrote The Day of the Jackal.” – Locus Magazine “Editor’s Choice” New York…

From a New York Times bestselling author comes a “flawlessly compelling and evocative” read (Booklist). In Vermont, Helen builds a home on land with a violent history that threatens to consume her… With over 3,800 five-star Goodreads ratings, this “consummately crafted chiller is guaranteed to haunt” (Publishers Weekly).

A glittering landscape of twenty-five speculative stories that challenge oppression and envision new futures for America—from N. K. Jemisin, Charles Yu, Jamie…

An emotional love story: A decade ago, Anthony broke Kelly’s heart. Now, with her unborn baby’s heart condition, she needs the pediatric surgeon’s help. But can he also convince her to give their romance a second chance?

“Will make a splash among fans of family sagas” (Publishers Weekly). Over the course of a century, the Forster family — founders of the world’s first soft-drink empire — struggle with the consequences of wealth, power, and ambition. “Wonderfully written, with fascinating, deeply memorable characters” (Booklist).

“A buoyant, joyful, rollicking yarn of sadness and loss… Reminiscent of John Irving, with echoes of Dickens” (The Boston Globe): In a 20th-century New England town, Bertha opens a bowling alley — beginning a legacy that will echo throughout the coming generations. “A novel readers will sink into and savor” (Publishers Weekly).

An “impressive” collection (The New York Times Book Review) from a National Book Award–nominated author: From the son of a circus performer to a mysterious aunt on a surprise visit, singular characters struggle to connect with the world around them. “Funny and heartbreaking” (The Boston Globe).

At the turn of the 20th century, an ambitious actress leaves England for Russia — only to be swept up in war and revolution. “Expertly plotted and rife with historical details… A rich story” (Publishers Weekly).

From a New York Times bestselling author heralded as “one of the all-time greats of historical romance” (Madeline Hunter): When Diana’s brother leaves his share of the family estate to his best friend, Diana must live with the man who broke her heart! “Sure to please” (Library Journal).