Browsing: Literary Fiction

An “utterly unforgettable” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly starred review): When young Anne Morrow meets famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, her quiet life bursts into color. But can she find happiness on her own terms? “Exhilarating… The Aviator’s Wife soars” (USA Today).

A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize finalist from the author of Atonement: While celebrating their wedding on the Dorset coast, a young couple faces a life-changing crisis. “Breathtaking… No one now writing in English surpasses or even matches McEwan’s accomplishment” (The Washington Post).

A sweeping #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired the Academy Award–winning film: In 1935, a series of events at the Tallis estate have effects that will reverberate throughout the decades. “No one now writing fiction in the English language surpasses Ian McEwan” (The Washington Post Book World).

A contemporary classic named one of the Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels of all time: Harry Houdini, Sigmund Freud, and other famous figures come to life in this innovative novel that embodies the American spirit.

In this haunting, introspective classic from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, Esther Greenwood wins a prestigious internship — and grapples with her mental health. “As clear and readable as it is witty and disturbing” (The New York Times).

“Mesmerizing… unforgettable” (Time): Billy Bathgate rises through the ranks of the infamous Dutch Schultz gang in Depression-era New York City. This National Book Critics Circle Award winner is “a modern American masterpiece” (John le Carré).

A charming international bestseller from “an excellent storyteller” (Le Figaro): When bookseller Laurent Letellier finds a small red notebook filled with fascinating musings, he’ll tear the city apart to find the author who’s captivated his lonely soul. With over 1,700 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

From the national bestselling author of Pay It Forward comes a “poignant and warmly humorous tale” (Kirkus Reviews). When their brother Joseph is dishonorably discharged, Aubrey and Ruth look for answers to the events that changed their lives forever…

From a New York Times bestselling author comes an “absorbing” novel (Los Angeles Times) with over 39,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! In 1920s Barcelona, novelist David is drawn into the mysterious past of the dilapidated mansion where he lives. “Masterful… Thrilling and bewildering” (Publishers Weekly).

This New York Times bestseller is “peppered with romance, skulduggery, forgery, and murder” (The Washington Post). When bookseller Peter finds a Victorian portrait that looks impossibly like his late wife, his discovery may lead him to Shakespeare’s greatest secret. “Compulsively readable” (Library Journal).