Browsing: Literary Fiction

A New York Times bestseller that inspired an Academy Award–nominated film! When elderly Mrs. Threadgoode tells her life story to middle-aged Evelyn, the Southern world of her youth comes alive in “a richly comic, poignant narrative” (Harper Lee).

Single mom Jenny Dempsey might be estranged from her own parents, but she’d do anything for her son. When Charlie is diagnosed with leukemia, Jenny must revisit her past to save her child’s future. A poignant read for fans of Jodi Picoult.

“Clever, astute, and perceptive” (Jane Green): The paths of happily married Brooke, newlywed Samantha, and career woman Katherine intersect when they each face devastating news — and forge a friendship that will last a lifetime. This powerful New York Times bestseller is “a must-read” (Library Journal).

A modern classic that defined the Beat generation: In this powerful meditation on freedom and authenticity, two men embark on a cross-country odyssey. “An authentic work of art… Beautifully executed” (The New York Times).

A #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired the Academy Award–nominated film: Three paths intertwine in 1960s Mississippi, as Aibileen mourns her son, Minny fights for dignity, and Skeeter searches for her childhood maid. “Wise, poignant” (People), with over 1,000,000 five-star Goodreads ratings!

The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that inspired an Academy Award–winning film! American history unfolds as Forrest Gump makes his way through a parade of unlikely circumstances and careers. “Joyously madcap” (Publishers Weekly).

A dark and electrifying novel about addiction, fanaticism, and what might exist on the other side of life. In a…

The new Abby Abernathy is a good girl. She doesn’t drink or swear, and she has the appropriate number of…

In this National Book Award winner from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road, a young man sets out on a life-changing journey. “A true American original” (Newsweek) with over 29,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A love story, an adventure, and an epic of the frontier, Larry McMurtry’s Pulitzer Prize— winning classic, Lonesome Dove, the…