Browsing: Literary Fiction

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Prince of Tides: After unexpected tragedy, Southerner Jack delves into his family’s past — including horrors from World War II — to find healing. “Magnificent… Clearly Conroy’s best” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A powerful New York Times bestseller perfect for fans of The Nightingale: Three women find their worlds colliding with the outbreak of World War II. “Extremely moving and memorable” (Library Journal starred review), with over 85,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

From “a mesmerizing storyteller” (The Washington Post): When former foster child Victoria meets an enigmatic stranger, her past and future collide in unexpected ways. “Compelling… Immensely engaging” (The Boston Globe), with over 69,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller and modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice: Returning home to help their family, Liz and Jane Bennet find themselves caught in the middle of their mother’s plotting. “An utterly engrossing, hilariously over-the-top send-up” (School Library Journal).

An NPR Best Book of 2015 from a National Book Award–winning author: This “extraordinary… incandescent” collection (Chicago Tribune) explores the depths of the human experience and the small but profound moments that change us forever. “You know you’re reading a little masterpiece” (The Washington Post).

A “bewitching” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): Southern belle Josey’s life is pretty ordinary — until she discovers a fairy godmother in her closet! “Like the most decadently addictive bonbons, once started, Allen’s magically entrancing novel is impossible to put down” (Booklist starred review).

A 104-year-old woman reveals her life story to an 11-year-old boy — and to his parents, who continue the boy’s good deeds in his stead. “A lovely, quirky novel about misfits across generations” (Daily Mail), with over 9,400 five-star ratings on Goodreads.

A New York Times bestseller and “jewel of a novel” (O, The Oprah Magazine): Babe Paley, a wealthy New York socialite, leads a charmed life — until author Truman Capote unleashes a scandal that could threaten her entire world. “Fascinating… engrossing” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants).

Named a Top 10 Best Book of 2016 by The New York Times: To cope with her recurring nightmares, Yeong-hye makes a decision that unleashes a series of startling acts… “Will have you reading with your hand over your mouth in shock” (O, The Oprah Magazine).