Browsing: Literary Fiction

In the latest Death on Demand Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Don’t Go Home, book seller…

In a small Texas town, Willow goes on a quest to uncover the secrets of her mother’s mysterious past. “Has heart and humor… and a larger-than-life cast of pitch-perfect characters who bring to mind such Southern literary standard-bearers as Lee Smith and Fannie Flagg” (Mary Kay Andrews).

A “timeless work” (Booklist starred review) from “a master storyteller” (The Wall Street Journal): Amid the hardship and horrors of the American Indian Wars and the Civil War, orphaned teenagers Thomas and John carve out a life together. Longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize!

A New York Times bestselling author “brings the ancient world to life” (Kate Quinn) in this stunning portrait of Emperor Nero’s bloody rise. “George’s account is not only sympathetic but most truthful” (Diana Gabaldon).

An intricately crafted story of madness, magic and misfortune across three generations from the author of The Middle of Somewhere…

“A beguiling tapestry of storytelling” (Sarah McCoy): A woman boards the haunted RMS Queen Mary — and finds herself thrust into the mystery of what happened to two war brides on the ship in 1946… “I was utterly spellbound” (Jamie Ford).

“Mesmerizing” (Kate Quinn): In 1960s Chicago, Leeba finds herself drawn into a world of passion and social revolution as she pursues her dreams and falls in love during the civil rights movement. “Captivating… Kept me reading long into the night” (New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris).

“Captivating and thought-provoking” (Publishers Weekly): After years abroad, Rachel returns to Kenya — but can she adapt to the changes that are transforming her childhood home? “A simply stunning novel that will stay with me… Magnificent” (Dinah Jefferies).

“Doesn’t let you go until you’ve turned the final page” (Bustle): When a young woman shows up on Lily’s doorstep, it sets off a chain of events that dredges up all Lily has tried to keep hidden. “It’s got every thriller’s trifecta: love, marriage, and murder” (Parade).

“Breathtaking” (NPR): Nadia and Saeed try to survive in a war-torn city — only to realize they must flee their homeland forever. “It was as if Hamid knew what was going to happen to America and the world, and gave us a road map to our future” (The New York Times Book Review).