Browsing: Literary Fiction

“Fun and engaging” (Booklist): Maggie Harris has spent the last 20 years caring for everyone but herself. But when her husband leaves her unexpectedly, she journeys across the globe to reclaim her happiness. “Women’s fiction readers will find a lot to like in this book” (Library Journal).

“Mesmerizing… Authentic, gripping, a page-turner” (Lisa Wingate): In 1920s South Carolina, three women form an unexpected bond as they navigate the pitfalls of motherhood — and fight against injustice in their small town. “Exhilarating and important” (Pulitzer Prize–winning author Robert Olen Butler).

Set 13 years after a tragedy on the London Underground, this novel follows a diverse group of survivors as they learn how to go on living. From an author whose work has been called “beautifully written” (Joanne Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Chocolat).

At the height of World War II, young seamstress Estella travels from Paris to New York City to pursue a career in fashion. Decades later, her granddaughter, Fabienne, works to uncover the secrets of Estelle’s past. “This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

When her friend’s daughter disappears, Phoebe Siegler hires detective Charles Heist to help her track down the girl — but soon learns that he is hiding secrets of his own. A “hilarious and terrifying and wrenching” mystery (Megan Abbott) from “one of America’s greatest storytellers” (The Washington Post).

When she discovers a mysterious lost journal, Susan sets out on a quest to return it to its rightful owner. But the secrets and revelations within might dredge up her dark past…

1846: A young girl eagerly joins a wagon train headed west, unaware that her journey with the Donner Party will result in unimaginable tragedy. Years later, as she raises a family of her own, she must confront the harrowing truth of those dark days… “A story of great courage” (Booklist).