Adult & Contemporary Fiction

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK • BOOKER PRIZE LONGLIST • A dazzling novel about a young Black woman who walks the streets of Oakland and stumbles headlong into the failure of its justice system. This debut of a blazingly original...

An all-new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase!Travel the Nine Worlds with your favourite characters from the world of Magnus Chase in a brand-new series of adventures.Find out why Amir Fadlan hates clothes shopping in Midgard, see...

At forty-three Jeff Winston is tired of his low-paid, unrewarding job, tired of the long silences at the breakfast table with his wife, saddened by the thought of no children to comfort his old age. But he hopes for better things, for happiness, maybe...

What would happen if the world were ending?A catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far...

Discover Thomas Pynchon's brilliant writing in this postmodern literature classic.'The greatest, wildest author of his generation' -- GuardianWe could tell you the year is 1944, that the main character is called Tyrone Slothrop and that he has a problem...

Includes the stories “Uncle Otto’s Truck” and “Mrs. Todd’s Shortcut”—set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, MaineFeatures “The Mist” now a TV series event on SpikeThe #1 New York Times bestseller and winner of the 1986 Locus Award for Best...

He's a voyeur—it means he likes to watch. In Garrett Porter's line of work, that's a gift. As one of the owners of the Salacious Players' Club, he's comfortable on the sidelines and has always felt that he works best alone. Until he stumbles on a...

Bestselling authors and real-life sisters-in-law Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber join forces on a compelling YA fantasy bursting with high-stakes adventure, romance and humour. Two queens, one throne. What can possibly go wrong . . .?Twin queens...

"You are about to begin reading Italo Calvino's new novel...Relax. Concentrate. Dispel every other thought. Let the world around you fade." —from If On A Winter's Night a Traveler.  Italo Calvino's stunning classic imagines a novel...

You’ve already met The Mister. Now it’s time for The Missus to tell her side of the story. All great romances have both points of view! The follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Mister, a...

(Available after December 10th, 2023)This novel is one of the most ambitious and remarkable literary achievements of our time. It is a picaresque, psychological novel—a novel of the road, a journey or voyage of the human spirit in its search for reality...

A heart-wrenching, powerfully written novel that does for Palestine what The Kite Runner did for Afghanistan.Mornings in Jenin is a multi-generational story about a Palestinian family. Forcibly removed from the olive-farming village of Ein Hod by the...

This eclectic, moving and richly enjoyable collection is the essential introduction to Korean literature.Journeying through Korea's dramatic recent past, from the Japanese occupation and colonial era to the devastating war between north and south and the...

There are the books you read and then there are the books you experience, like this one by poet, photographer and bestselling writer Ocean Vuong, whose novels are spun from gorgeous prose and vibrant, original imagery.“The Emperor of...

Go backstage where the secret papal ritual comes to fruition. This sharp and suspenseful Vatican thriller for historical fiction fans and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the Catholic Church. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY EDWARD BERGER AND...

'A masterpiece... One of the best prose writers in our time' -- Michael Ondaatje. An epic miniature of one man's life journey through the American West at the turn of the twentieth century. Robert Grainier is a day labourer in the American West, felling...

Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award in Translated Literature!   “Was desire something like being possessed by a nightmare?” Fernanda and Annelise are so close they are practically sisters: a double image, inseparable. So how does...

An unexpected heiress and her sworn protector fend off more than just her pushy relatives in this swoony romantasy from the author of Thornhedge. P.S. This is best paired with your favorite cup of tea. The delightful charm of The Princess...

The long-awaited sequel to the #1 international bestseller The Cat Who Saved Books—an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world. A chronic asthma condition...

A stunning deluxe edition of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes! This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and an iconic new cover. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games...