Browsing: Literary Fiction

From the National Book Award–winning author of A Wrinkle in Time: Katherine, a talented young pianist with a tragic past, weathers the ups and downs of life in this “unusual and beautiful” novel (Los Angeles Times). A “refreshing” story with “considerable charm” (Kirkus Reviews).

A #1 New York Times bestseller: When her estranged sister drowns, Jules travels to the small town where it happened to care for her niece — and confront the twisting mystery… “Wondering if Into the Water could be as good as The Girl on the Train? It’s better. A triumph” (Clare Mackintosh).

An “utterly captivating” story (Booklist starred review) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: Follow orphan Cyril Avery from post–World War II Ireland to the present as he struggles to find his place in the world. “By turns whimsical and heartbreaking” (People).

One crazy night of passion leaves workaholic Ellie pregnant. Football star Hudson King is shocked by the news — but determined to make their family work… From a New York Times bestselling author!

A Pulitzer Prize finalist: This dazzling novel follows American girl Norma Jeane as she transforms into Marilyn Monroe. ”Blonde is one mighty, tremendous book… Oates has become most like William Faulkner” (The Nation).

“A worthy read” (Nadia Hashimi, author of The Pearl That Broke Its Shell): In this vivid novel, three women from different generations face the joys and struggles of family, home, and love. “Rich with culture… A heartfelt journey” (Kirkus Reviews).

Travel through the circles of hell with this vivid translation that “ranks with the very best” (Richard Lansing). This contemporary English version breathes new life into Dante’s masterpiece and includes detailed historical notes for further analysis.

When four children disappear during a vacation cruise, their families are plunged into a crisis that pushes them to the breaking point. “A wild, propulsive plot with tight prose and a constant current of suspense” (Los Angeles Times).

A New York Times Book Review Best Book of 2017: When Joan and her four-year-old son become trapped at the zoo with a killer, all bets are off. How far will one mother go to protect her child? “I devoured it in one breathless sitting. Outstanding” (Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I Let You Go).

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author: To make rent, Ellen is happy to act as housemother for her three roommates — an arrangement that homeowner Reed hasn’t approved. But he soon finds himself falling for his unexpected tenant…