Browsing: Literary Fiction

In this breathtaking novel, young Jess dies suddenly — and awakens in the afterlife, where she must reflect on her past and the lives of those she loves. An “astonishing” story (Kirkus Reviews starred review) perfect for fans of The Lovely Bones.

This award-winning novel is “masterfully conceived and crafted… [with] passion and jealousy, intrigue and danger” (Booklist). As Europe begins to feel the tightening grip of Nazi oppression, three young friends grapple with love, art, and sacrifice.

A New York Times bestseller from the author of The Joy Luck Club: Lost in the Burmese jungle, 11 American tourists are captured by members of a rebel tribe who think they’ve found their prophesied leader. “Superbly executed, good-hearted… Pure pleasure” (San Francisco Chronicle).

A “luminous and gripping” New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly): When Ruth discovers her mother’s secret memoir, she embarks on a transformative voyage into a mythic past. “Filled with idiosyncratic, sympathetic characters, haunting images… and suspenseful mystery” (Los Angeles Times).

A New York Times bestseller hailed as “a triumph” (Publishers Weekly): A Chinese immigrant reveals a lifetime of secrets to her Americanized daughter in this “beautiful book” (Los Angeles Times) from the author of The Joy Luck Club.

“What a wonderful book!” (Library Journal): The stories of four mothers and four daughters intertwine across generations in this beloved New York Times bestseller and BookBub Editor Pick. “Full of magic” (Los Angeles Times) and perfect for book clubs.

“Disturbing but profound” (Booklist): After her family is sent to Auschwitz, Hanka must do the unthinkable to survive in this “stunning work… worthy of comparison to those by Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi” (Publishers Weekly).

“A triumph” (The New York Times Book Review): In this “thoroughly enchanting” International Booker Prize winner (The New Yorker), a young boy comes of age in his small town as World War II rages on. “Stunning, the quintessential tale of war seen through a child’s eyes” (Los Angeles Times).

From a New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author: Former high school basketball star Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom makes an impulsive attempt to escape suburban life in this “brilliant and poignant” modern classic (The Washington Post).

“Exquisite” (The New Yorker): This New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, and NPR Best Book of 2015 follows four friends grappling with hopes, fears, and unspeakable losses. “It’s not hyperbole to call this novel a masterwork — if anything that word is simply just too little for it” (San Francisco Chronicle).