Browsing: Literary Fiction

“Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists” (Publishers Weekly): Claire makes ends meet by helping a law firm entrap unfaithful husbands. When a target is accused of murder, she’s tasked with eliciting a confession — but the truth is more complicated than she ever imagined… With over 2,700 five-star Goodreads ratings!

A “powerful debut” (Entertainment Weekly) that “spins with wild fervor” (USA Today): When pregnant Scarlett Chen goes on the run with another young woman from their secret maternity home in Los Angeles, the two begin a captivating adventure. “Utterly absorbing” (Celeste Ng).

Two young daredevil flyers confront ugly truths and family secrets during the U.S. internment of Japanese citizens during World War…

This “whimsically imagined” novel (Publishers Weekly) follows Coralline, a mermaid who embarks on an epic journey to save her brother after an oil spill renders him gravely ill. “Creates a lush, imaginary underwater world… It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read” (Jodi Picoult).

From a Pulitzer Prize–winning author comes an unforgettable novel that inspired an Academy Award–nominated film: In small-town Thalia, Texas, three teenagers navigate the tumultuous path to adulthood. “McMurtry is an alchemist who converts the basest materials to gold” (The New York Times Book Review).

In 12th-century Europe, troubadours Dragonetz and Estela must contend with war, political intrigue, and deception as they embark on a perilous journey of mystery and espionage in Wales… A breathtaking historical saga.

After a scandal, an overbearing widow and her inept son flee to Paris — where they embark on a journey of hilarious missteps. “A sparkling dark comedy… These are people you may not want to invite to dinner, but they sure make for fun reading” (NPR).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: When Callie Smith discovers she has two half-siblings, she moves in with them and their wealthy grandfather on the shores of Lake Washington. As she struggles to adapt to this posh new world, she finds herself drawn to her new brother’s handsome best friend…