Browsing: Literary Fiction

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Poisonwood Bible: As Willa Knox restores a ramshackle house she inherited, she uncovers the fascinating history of its previous owners. “Both a rich story and a provocative depiction of times that shake the shelter of familiar beliefs, this novel shows Kingsolver at the top of her game” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

A “fascinating and enjoyable” New York Times bestseller (The Guardian): Washington Black, an enslaved boy, leaves Barbados with an eccentric abolitionist — and their harrowing journey will change him forever. “A wonder of an adventure story” (NPR).

This “glorious, glittery saga of friendship and loss” (NPR) follows orphaned Dores and spoiled Graça — whose chance meeting in 1930s Brazil reverberates throughout their lives. “Echoes of Elena Ferrante resound in this sumptuous saga” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

From a New York Times bestselling author: Right before her wedding, Julia learns her estranged father has died. But when he arrives on her doorstep after his funeral, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime… A moving, magical read with over 2,700 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award “The charmer of the summer.” –NPR “Warm-hearted, clear-minded, and unexpectedly spellbinding, Meet Me…

On a tragic night in 1912, the RMS Titanic sinks beneath the waves. When strangers Charlotte, Esme, and Anna escape aboard the same lifeboat, they find their lives intertwined forever in this gripping historical novel.

A spellbinding modern fairy tale: Journalist Sam hasn’t believed in love since her fiancé ditched her at the altar — so she’s less than thrilled to be covering a royal wedding. But a handsome stranger with a big secret may restore her faith in happily ever afters…