Summer Reads

'A scorching portrayal of a woman's life . . . the female, feminist counterpart to Things Fall Apart' -- Bernardine Evaristo'God, when will you create a woman who will be fulfilled in herself, a full human being, not anybody's appendage? ... when will I...

Michael Crichton, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Jurassic Park, returns to the world of paleontology in this recently discovered novel—a thrilling adventure set in the Wild West during the golden age of fossil hunting. The year is 1876...

“Engrossing...The Pact is compelling reading.”—People   In this heart-rending tale of love and friendship, Jodi Picoult brings to life a familiar world, and in a single terrifying moment awakens every parent’s worst fear: We think we know our children . ...

From international bestselling sensation Thomas Olde Heuvelt comes Echo, a thrilling descent into madness and obsession as one man confronts nature—and something even more ancient and evil answers back.“A compulsive page-turner mixing supernatural...

(Available after November 30th, 2022)The modern classic of space opera that began with Children of Time continues in this extraordinary novel of humanity's battle for survival on a terraformed planet.Earth failed. In a desperate bid to escape, the...

Nghi Vo's Locus and Igynte Award Finalist, and Crawford and Hugo Award-Winning Series, The Singing Hills Cycle, continues..."A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling."—NPR on The Empress of Salt and FortuneWandering cleric Chih of the Singing Hills...

A deluxe collector’s edition of one of Jane Austen’s most critically acclaimed works, illustrated with the artwork of renowned fashion illustrator Bil Donovan.Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is arguably the forerunner of all...

“TO CARRY FORTHOUR HOUSE AND NAME.”    In an attempt to cut ties with the Imperial family, Aristia la Monique decides to strengthen her bonds to her own. But being named the official heir of family Monique means first becoming a knight worthy of leading...

Some authors make us wait a year in between books. Others like to extend that wait. Lucy Foley is back after 2020’s The Guest List. The Paris Apartment is definitely worth the time in between so you can savor every moment of mystery as...

The anticipated final volume of the whirlwind office romance is here! Akane and Makoto grow closer, as Makoto is finally able to realize her dream with someone who loves her and believes in her by her side.  Are the two women finally able to confess...

The third novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation seriesTHE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATIONThe Foundation lies in ruins—destroyed by a mutant mind bent on humanity’s annihilation. But it’s...

The Blazing World is a highly original work: part Utopian fiction, part feminist text, it tells of a lady shipwrecked on the Blazing World where she is made Empress and uses her power to ensure that it is free of war, religious division and unfair sexual...

A deliciously wintry collection of ghostly and gothic tales, The Haunting Season boasts spine-chilling stories from eight bestselling authors including Bridget Collins, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Elizabeth Macneal. Winter, with its unsettling blend...

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists...

From Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society, comes the stunning third book in the New York Times bestselling fantasy-adventure series the Wildwood Chronicles.   A young...

For fans of the Chronicles of Narnia comes the second book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious...

In the gripping sequel to Sleeping Giants, Sylvain Neuvel’s innovative series about human-alien contact takes another giant step forward.“Sleeping Giants may have debuted his thrilling saga, but Waking Gods proves that Neuvel’s scope is more daring than...

Pacific Rim meets The Martian in the explosive follow-up to Sleeping Giants (“One of the most promising series kickoffs in recent memory.”—NPR) and Waking Gods (“Pure, unadulterated literary escapism.”—Kirkus Reviews). Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin...

Discover the world of the Shadowhunters in the first installment of the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series and “prepare to be hooked” (Entertainment Weekly). City of Bones is a Shadowhunters novel.When Clary Fray heads out to the...

First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space...whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when...