Browsing: Literary Fiction

“Nothing less than brilliant” (John Updike): When 70-year-old Peter Els and his microbiology lab come to the attention of Homeland Security, he expects the confusion to be cleared up quickly. Instead, national hysteria ensues, forcing Els to embark on the most creative journey of his life.

A USA Today bestseller with over 16,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: When Tina discovers an old World War II letter, her life becomes intertwined with that of a woman from a different generation. A beautifully woven, uplifting tale!

A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize winner: A new arrival and an unexpected tragedy change the lives of twins Estha and Rahel forever. “Richly deserving the rapturous praise it has received… A masterpiece” (The Observer) with over 93,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A Pulitzer and Nobel Prize–winning author follows a peasant farmer, his wife, and the rise of the House of Wang. Set in early 20th-century China, this spellbinding complete trilogy includes “one of the most important and revealing novels of our time” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette).

“Women’s fiction at its finest” (Liane Moriarty): When Neva hides her pregnancy, a litany of buried family secrets surfaces and tests the bonds of three generations of midwives. “Will hold you captivated till the very end” (Emily Giffin).

A stunning, award-winning novel by the author of Life After Life: A British veteran grapples with his experience of World War II and its aftermath. “Atkinson’s finest work… Her genre-defying writing continues to surprise and dazzle” (The Guardian).