Adult & Contemporary Fiction

"With her sterling debut, Evie Dunmore dives into a fresh new space in historical romance that hits all the right notes."--Entertainment Weekly   A stunning debut for author Evie Dunmore and her Oxford suffragists in which a fiercely independent vicar's...

Emil Sinclair is a troubled young outsider. But everything changes when he meets Max Demian, a mysterious and charismatic older student, who reveals the glittering possibilities that lie beyond conventional thinking and ordinary life. Under the...

(Available on February 4 2021)  From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the second novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. 1814 promises to...

Two terrifying classics by "the best kept secret in contemporary horror fiction" (The Washington Post)   Thomas Ligotti's debut collection, Songs of a Dead Dreamer, and his second, Grimscribe, permanently inscribed a new name in the pantheon of horror...

"With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War."--Madeline Miller, author of Circe Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction, a gorgeous retelling of the Trojan...

Finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize for First FictionOne of NPR's Favorite Books of 2019   A SKIMM READS PICK   A BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK   This novel reads like a miracle. --NPR   Consumed by the longing for a different life, a teenager flees her...

An instant New York Times bestseller! An Indie Next Top 10 Pick A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner "A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A phenomenal read." --RT Book Reviews A skilled painter must...

Most men can't handle Hazel. But her best friend Josh isn't most men. Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren's new novel about two people who are definitely not dating...no matter how often they end up in bed together. Hazel...

The #1 New York Times bestseller--now a #1 Netflix series! In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the coolest girl in the world moves in...

When a new NASA satellite detects evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory...a victory that has profound implications for U.S. space policy and the impending...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Russell manages a brutal originality. . . . [an] exceedingly complex, inventive, resourceful examination of harm and power." --The New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice "To call this book a 'conversation piece' or...

Read the enthralling medieval murder mystery behind the BBC TV Series The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives to investigate. When his delicate mission is suddenly...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library. "A quirky romcom dusted with philosophical observations....A delightfully witty...poignant novel." --The Washington Post"She smiled a soft, troubled smile and I felt the...

This unforgettable novel puts human faces on the Syrian war with the immigrant story of a beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable.   "A beautifully crafted novel of international significance that has the...

When a group of schoolboys are stranded on a desert island, what could go wrong?A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they discover fantastic wildlife and dazzling beaches, learning to survive; at...

TO SURVIVE A KILLER, YOU NEED A KILLER'S INSTINCT.An unbelievably gripping psychological thriller to keep you awake at night full of twists you'll NEVER see coming. Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor's The Fear and Karin Slaughter's The Good Daughter.'If...

A macabre tale of courtly tricksters and provincial bogeymen, Tyll is a breathtaking tour de force boasting the grandeur of Romanticism and the sly darkness of traditional fairy tale, inspired by an ancient Germanic folk story...

One of Barack Obama’s “Favorite Books of the Year” "Phenomenal" —Justin Torres, author of We the Animals"Brilliant" —Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun“A profound exploration of the true meaning of borders.” —The New York Times Book...

Bursting with themes and ideas, Station Eleven is a literary novel that uses the architecture of dystopian fiction to ask searching questions about art and life, survival and decay. Mandel skillfully details the relationships between a group of...

'The Charioteer remains compelling both as a snapshot of a particular - and particularly fascinating - cultural moment, and as a deeply romantic story of love fulfilled against the odds. It has all those qualities that make Mary Renault so memorable as a...