Adult & Contemporary Fiction

WINNER OF THE 2018 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION.FINALIST FOR THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD.LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE.The suspenseful and heartbreaking story of an immigrant family driven to pit love against loyalty, with devastating...

Good Morning America Buzz Pick. “Effervescent and cool, Teddy is the perfect read if your trip to Capri gets canceled and your La Dolce Vita itch needs scratching.”—Washington Post. Lessons in Chemistry meets Mad Men in this wildly...

"I can’t remember the last book that pushed science fiction’s potential for weirdness as far as Dengue Boy."—The Washington Post"A wildly original anti-capitalist satire."—The Guardian"A psychedelic fever dream."—Esquire"An...

In this audaciously original debut, a teenager is sent to juvenile prison off the coast of Naples where he dreams—and writes—of a better futureBringing 90s Naples to life, this virtuosic Italian novel is an extraordinarily moving and...

“Hopeful, funny, and full of wisdom. A meditation on fatherhood by one of our most perceptive writers.” —Tara Westover, author of Educated.From the author of My Documents and Chilean Poet, a wise, humorous, and captivating literary...

A SEARING HOT SUMMER READ FOR FANS OF SALTBURN AND THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY. 'Addictive, evocative and effortlessly stylish' Culturefly | 'Very much for fans of The Secret History . . . glamorous' Pandora Sykes | 'A cool smart choice for the beach this...

This “gentle, humorous novel” follows a young Japanese woman as she yearns for the love of a reluctant coworker (The Wall Street Journal).The objects for sale at the Nakano Thrift Shop appear as commonplace as the staff and customers who...

WINNER 2020 PEN TRANSLATION PRIZE. Best-selling and beloved Japanese author Hiromi Kawakami (The Nakano Thrift Shop) tells the story of an enigmatic man through the voices of ten remarkable women who have loved him. “If you like Haruki Murakami and...

The Japanese novel comes of age in this gripping story of love, art and life as a group of architects competes to design the new National Library of Modern Literature in Tokyo.  In 1980s Japan, newly-graduated Tōru Sakanishi  joins a small,...

From the bestselling author of Norwegian Wood and Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the Worldcomes a love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the libraries that house them, and a parable for our peculiar times.We begin with a nameless young...

From the International Booker Prize– shortlisted author of What I'd Rather Not Think Aboutcomes a darkly humorous novel about multigenerational family dynamics and individuality in Dutch suburbia.   An unnamed narrator grows up overshadowed by...

When the lines between virtual reality and human interaction start to blur, surrendering to the messiness of life might just be the only option. This is a humorously disarming love story that comes wrapped up in big tech and family drama.“A love...

In a story that first began as a memoir, acclaimed author Jason Mott brilliantly explores the nature of grief, fear, hope and joy through two beloved characters.One of USA Today’s 15 Books You Should Read This Summer.One of Atlanta...

Chemistry is off-the-charts in this emotionally rich romantasy adventure that slowly unfolds, wielding magic, intrigue and pulse-pounding action. With a masterfully woven tension and yearning, this unconventional love story is addictive from the start...

Delving into social themes of class and privilege in modern China, where a woman’s life takes an unexpected turn, this is a gripping yet tender tale of power, betrayal and the quest for sovereignty. A riveting story of a powerful Chinese family's...

Yamamoto offers a deeply relatable lens into the complexities faced by contemporary women in five stories. This is a timely and engaging read that tackles heavy themes without skimping out on humor. “Now offered in translation for the first time,...

This is not your average campus novel. When infidelity weaves its way into their seemingly perfect marriage, two college professors are met with an unforeseen twist. Crafted to perfection, this entertaining read raises some interesting questions. When...

Insightful, emotionally resonant, the final volume of the Neapolitan Novels following the lifelong friendship between two unforgettable women is a very, very satisfying read. (And the perfect excuse to kick off a re-read of the entire series as soon as...

A haunting feminist sci-fi masterpiece and international bestseller that is “as absorbing as Robinson Crusoe” (Doris Lessing). While vacationing in a hunting lodge in the Austrian mountains, a middle-aged woman awakens one morning to find...

We give celebrities a power they don’t deserve. Power they haven’t earned. What happens when they exploit it?Imagine you’ve just spent the night with the most famous man on the planet. Except you don’t quite remember it. That is...