Fiction - City Life

Unconventional Beginnings recounts the story of a young engineer's introduction to the cutthroat oil and gas business in the Canadian prairies. While Garth Gibbins longs to be a farmer and maintain his family's agrarian traditions, he discovers a real talent in his new career...

Winner of the UK's Encore Award for best second novel, a lyrical story of a Bengali student at Oxford University who is caught in the complications of a love triangle. Afternoon Raag is a book of branching and overlapping stories, a book that like...

Two feuding neighbors unite to resurrect a neglected city garden in this uplifting and quietly joyful novel by Sara Nisha Adams, author of the beloved The Reading List.In a small pocket of London, between the houses of No.77 and No.79 Eastbourne Road, lies a...

Don't miss the chilling new psychological thriller from A.L. Bird, author of The Good Mother and Don't Say a Word, perfect for fans of C L Taylor, Sherryl Brown and Lisa Hall. Letting go of your daughter for the first time isn't easy... After...

A Confederacy of Dunces meets The Player in an offbeat, sidesplittingly hilarious novel about making it against all odds in 1990s' Hollywood, by the co-writer/director of Dumb and Dumber. When Henry Halloran's girlfriend dumped him, his Boston-based life suddenly seemed pointless. He was thirty-two...

Writer and musician Amit Chaudhuri's elegant debut novel, in which an Indian ten-year-old experiences the entirely distinct experiences of life in Bombay, where his family lives, and Calcutta, where he visits relatives during his summer vacation. Ten-year-old Sandeep lives in a high-rise in Bombay,...

"...gem of a novel..." -Lorna Landvik, Last Circle of Love"...beautifully written story..." -Robert Alexander, The Kitchen Boy"... deft touch of a master storyteller..." -Greg Fields, Through the Waters and the Wild"An entertaining debut." -Sarah Stonich, VacationlandHenry Franken has a problem with money-he has too...

This book sheds light on the mega-city region development in China as a new form of urbanization which plays a crucial role in the economic development of the country. It examines the challenges faced by the mega-city regions and opens up avenues for debates...

"A deftly written and inherently fascinating read from first page to last, Cornelius Sky showcases author Timothy Brandoff's uniquely entertaining narrative storytelling style that offers a unique and original story set against the backdrop of an American metropolis teetering on the brink of ruin...

Mean Streets is the first scholarly journal to specialize in a significant and expanding category of American literature: mystery and detective fiction. It has had a significant influence and continues to have meaningful impacts on other literature and media, as shown by its global...

This representative collection of works by the late Elio Vittorini (1908-1966) brings under a single cover three short novels. The Twilight of the Elephant (II Sempione strizza l'occhio al Fr駛us, 1946) is a haunting, mythlike tale bearing strong affinities with music and abstract art....

The smoldering connection between Maggie and Samir sparks into flame at London's International School in London Falling, now available for the first time in print! When Maggie Carpenter left the seductive glitz of London for summer break in her small South Carolina hometown, she...

A family in turmoil...Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can't help feeling she's simply running away from her problems...Then Phoebe hears...

The sexy gay novel that reveals allNew York, Paris, San Francisco - back in their heydays, these cities were outrageous fun for gays and artists. Berlin was the forgotten ghetto, but post-war and post-wall, Berlin has become Europe's queerest city. In NakedLoveBerlin, experience the...

In the third and final novel in the Lund sibling series, Where We Live continues the story of four siblings, separated in childhood, reunited and now middle-aged, as they navigate urban Vancouver life, work, relationships, and parenting in the late 2010s. With their familial...

DON'T MISS MIKE'S BRAND NEW NOVEL, A SONG OF ME AND YOU - AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!'His most accomplished and moving novel yet' Lisa Jewell'Emotionally high-voltage' Metro ***Strangers living worlds apart.Strangers with nothing in common. But it wasn't always that way... Kerry Hayes is...

Young, grieving guitarist Stars Mainquist is on a mission to do something meaningful after losing the love of his life. What ensues is the creation of an American rock-and-roll icon.Author: Anya NagleISBN-10: 822347638XISBN-13: 9798223476382Publisher: Anya NagleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2024Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

In a narrative that is fresh, spontaneous and inventive, Kula Saikia delves into the inner feelings of his characters to explore their psychological landscape. The complexities of urban living are depicted in apparently simple storylines and day-to-day situations, but the author frequently forays into...

With the dark comedy and sharp observations of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton, a whip-smart and laugh-out-loud funny debut novel about a disgraced, newly divorced journalist demoted to a "clickbait" job at a Manhattan tabloid.The first thing they tell you when you begin your...

After a Dance is the compiled collection of short stories from acclaimed writer Bridget O'Connor, with an exclusive preface from the author's daughter, Constance Straughan. 'These are some of the wildest, arresting, just plain brilliant short stories I've read in a long time.' -...

The final book in The Mulberry Lane Saga series from Rosie Clarke.Sweeping changes are on the horizon and Mulberry Lane is in for a shock...London 1962At first it was a rumour that Peggy Ronaski and Maureen Hart could hardly believe. If true, it would...

A family in turmoil...Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can't help feeling she's simply running away from her problems...Then Phoebe hears...

From the unforgiving streets of New York, to the lush Irish countryside, through rainy Amsterdam and a callous Paris, Envy the Rain is a picturesque and melancholy novel about the misadventures of 38 year-old Drew, a talented but misguided artist, as he tries to...

"...gem of a novel..." -Lorna Landvik, Last Circle of Love"...beautifully written story..." -Robert Alexander, The Kitchen Boy"... deft touch of a master storyteller..." -Greg Fields, Through the Waters and the Wild"An entertaining debut." -Sarah Stonich, VacationlandHenry Franken has a problem with money-he has too...

Author: Katherine BlakeISBN-10: 0063342200ISBN-13: 9780063342200Publisher: Harper PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 416Format: Paperback

For fans of Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, a hilarious, heartfelt novel about the healing power of female friendship, unexpected love, and stand-up comedy Presley Fry is not amused. She's been an assistant at the Late Night Show for way too long, she's adopted...

As He gazed upon the Mississippi's gentle flow, he reflected on his turbulent journey. Life had been a crucible where loss and betrayal forged him anew, teaching hard-earned lessons of resilience and empathy. His path to redemption was woven with threads of spiritual awakening,...

In December 2018, we meet Rudy Coyle, a bar owner's son from Flushing, Queens, in the throes of a major quarter-life crisis. Cut out of the family business, he gets a Hail Mary job as a night doorman in a storied Park Avenue apartment...

A family in turmoil...Phoebe Spencer left home a long time ago, desperate to get away from her mother's emotional manipulation. She knows her life is better away from her family, but she can't help feeling she's simply running away from her problems...Then Phoebe hears...

Days after graduation, Betsabé Ruiz's life in New York is turning out to be nothing less than cinematic. Although her first job at a white-shoe, Wall Street investment bank is the opportunity of a lifetime, she is not prepared for the magnitude of wealth...

Second chances are never out of style . . . The heartwarming and romantic new novel from Annie Darling - perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin and Holly Hepburn! Sophy Stanton is moving to Australia. Turning thirty has found her unexpectedly out of a...

A story of a Gulf War veteran living incognito on the streets of New York Chivalry takes place in New York City, where an aspiring author stumbles onto a manuscript. It becomes a bestseller. He must now find the true author. Isa, a Gulf...

"The Pineworth Chronicles," a compelling series that delves into the challenges and sacrifices faced by first responders. In this gripping collection, readers will be immersed in the demanding world of emergency services, gaining a profound understanding of the trials and triumphs these heroes encounter....

"Delicious, decadent, and utterly diabolical. No one serves up a scandal like Asha Elias."--Kirsten Miller, author of The ChangeA seductive social satire about the wealthy PTA moms of an elite elementary school in Miami Beach, Pink Glass Houses is very Big Little Lies and...

When Sara's husband, Mark, goes to law school on the East Coast, Sara moves in with her mercurial sister because she's just gotten promoted at her job and doesn't want to leave San Francisco. It's manageable. She and Mark will both focus on their...

In the heart of Bensonhurst, an Italian American family struggles to survive one explosive day-the nation's Bicentennial.The Agnello family wakes Bicentennial morning to the sound of fireworks. Outside their apartment, block party preparations are already underway. Paulie, husband and father, has been out on...

Campbell Flynn, art historian, professor, and f黎ed fixture of the literati, always knew that when his life came crashing down, it would happen in public--yet he never imagined that a single year in London would expose so much.He's never taken other people half as...

New paperback edition of The Reservoir from author, actor, and musician David Duchovny includes a bonus, brand-new short story, "The Scare Owl"Author: David DuchovnyISBN-10: 163614165XISBN-13: 9781636141657Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd.Language: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2024Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 6.70h x 5.00w x 0.90dReview Citation(s): Shelf Awareness 02/02/2024

This story begins where it ends, followed by a whimsical search for lucidity. The reader is taken for a particle infused gambol, a continuum circling spacetime. Isolation propels our hero, Thomas Sawyer. Exploring truth in blackholed fiction, our protagonist forages inward, where reflections of...

A bold and unabashed novel about a young Palestinian woman's unraveling as she teaches at a New York City middle school, gets caught up in a scheme reselling Birkin bags, and strives to gain control over her body and mind The Coin's narrator is...

In 2007, Christina Harris' bad luck starts when Jerry the Jerk slams into her bumper and he rudely blames her for the car accident. Christina is flabbergasted when she learns that Jerry is the Best Man at her sister's wedding the next day and...

1970s New York City is borderline bankrupt. Police departments, public schools and other municipalities are struggling under massive layoffs, buildings are abandoned, and the streets are rife with crime and drugs. For Johnny Alvarez, a precocious young runaway, the decay, and lawlessness offer camouflage...

This long-suffering assistant can't stand her terrible boss, billionaire Orion Lord. He's arrogant, unserious, and always takes her for granted. And sure, she lets him, and it's not because he's tall, handsome, and top-tier gorgeous. No. It's not that. Orion Lord can charm the...

Rudolph Fisher's outstanding debut novel The Walls of Jericho, published in 1928, explores race and class issues during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance through the lens of Black lawyer Fred Merrit, who buys a home in a white neighborhood bordering Harlem. What progresses is a...

The simple fact was, that Oliver, instead of possessing too little feeling, possessed rather too much; and was in a fair way of being reduced, for life, to a state of brutal stupidity and sullenness by the ill usage he had received.Author: Charles DickensISBN-10:...

"Swoony, sexy, and melancholy. . . a tattered love letter to youth, music, and Nashville." --Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year In the sweaty music clubs and late-night house parties of Nashville, an aspiring songwriter tries to make friends, find love,...

Clubland has a new Voice Studio 54. The Hacienda. Tunnel. Limelight. CBGB. Ministry of Sound. Now it's Sydney's turn in Nathan Kirk's raw memoir of nightclub life under a glittering mirror ball sky. A late-night journey teeming with beats, sex, drugs and rock n...

Shekhar Tripathi's car gets slammed by an SUV while it is parked in front of his apartment building, leaving the car inoperative. He is already in grief, not having recovered from his wife's death three months ago. At the same time, his business, Westland...

A fabulous Fifth Avenue apartment. The world of luxury real estate sales and cutthroat co-workers. A charismatic boss and an intriguing next-door neighbor...Thirty-year-old Sophie has longed to live in Manhattan but could never afford to do so--even with roommates. She has just been laid...

LARGE PRINT EDITIONA fabulous Fifth Avenue apartment. The world of luxury real estate sales and a cutthroat co-worker. A charismatic boss and an intriguing next-door neighbor...Thirty-year-old Sophie has longed to live in Manhattan but could never afford to do so--even with roommates. She has...