In The Wings of the Dove, Volume II, Henry James concludes his exploration of love, betrayal, and morality. As the web of intentions tightens, the lovers confront the consequences of theirscheme, and a dying heiress's fate drives them to reckon with their desires and...

Enjoy these winning short stories and poetry from the Riversong Short Story Contest, 2024. Unique, quirky, thought-provoking stories in various contemporary genres. "Story Without End" by Khalil Kubiak "Slouching Towards Oblivion" by Samuel Offerman "1972" by Derek O'Gorman "shapes that don't belong" by Adelaide...

Many of the stories in this volume deal with the life of a young boy growing up in Galicia, in the far east of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the mid-1800s. They depict the poverty and difficult conditions in the region at that time. Although...

From the best-selling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, a soaring, soulful novel about a folk musician who rises to fame across our changing times Before Jodie Rattler became a star, she was a girl growing up in St. Louis. One day in 1955, when she was...

Author: David NichollsISBN-10: 0063394065ISBN-13: 9780063394063Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2025Pages: 368Format: Paperback

Author: Peter SwansonISBN-10: 0063205041ISBN-13: 9780063205048Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2025Pages: 272Format: Paperback

"God bless you, Mr. Vonnegut: The sociocultural criticisms and prophecies of Kurt Vonnegut" is a literary criticism that performs an in-depth analysis of the works of Kurt Vonnegut and examines the applicable philosophies, tenets, themes, and prophecies the author revealed in his literary career....

In the timeless dance between land and sea, the lighthouse stands as a beacon of guidance, guarding against the storm and lighting the way through the darkest nights. This anthology brings together a diverse collection of stories inspired by these steadfast sentinels of the...

Known for its autobiographical elements, A Farewell to Arms tells the story of Frederic Henry, an American lieutenant stationed in Italy during World War I. There, he meets and falls in love with an English nurse, Catherine Barkley. Though the horrors of the war...

A powerful epic story of colonialism, set in eighteenth-century Greenland, about the great forces of nature, love, death, evil, and the meeting of cultures and fathers and sons.Author: Kim LeineISBN-10: 1529014352ISBN-13: 9781529014358Publisher: Picador USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/16/2023Pages: 576Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.36lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.28d

Frog Music is a wonderfully evocative novel of intrigue and murder from Emma Donoghue, the author of the international bestseller Room, an emotive and powerful novel that was shortlisted for the Man Booker and Orange Prizes.Author: Emma DonoghueISBN-10: 1447249763ISBN-13: 9781447249764Publisher: Picador USALanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2015Pages:...

Books will always be a refuge.Madrid, 1934. The winds of change are blowing in the Spain of the Second Republic when B?rbara, a young German woman who has managed to flee Berlin after the victory of the Nazi party in the elections, opens a...

Jen Lyon, award-winning author of The Senator's Wife, brings another intricately woven world of nuanced characters, solidifying herself as a skilled storyteller of women's fiction.When Kameryn Kingsbury lands one of the most coveted roles in cinema history, she's certain it's the most monumental thing...

Latisha Walker, granddaughter of Rose Walker, has returned home after completing three semesters at Yale. Her intent was to complete a law degree paid for by a generous gift from Miss Em, the elderly woman, now deceased, who had chosen Latisha as the last...

When the textile merchant Jia Yun leaves Wuhan Province in China for British Guiana in around 1876, his letters to his sweetheart Li Jie, owner of the only bicycle in the province, are full of the vivid characters he meets, like his Afro-Guyanese guide,...

Striking, visceral, and brutally honest, Rose Keating's Oddbody is a captivating short story collection that delves into the weirdness of bodies and of existence itself through the voices of social outsiders and outcasts. In her debut collection, Rose Keating takes you on a bold...

An exciting and "inventive" (HuffPost) debut novel about a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app--a place where users can hire a pretend fianc?, a wingman, or companion of any kind--who finds out who he is by being anyone but himself. Would you hire...

2024 National Indie Excellence Award for African American Fiction 2024 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for African American Fiction 2024 NYC Big Book Award for General Fiction 2024 American Book Fest Best Book Award for African American Fiction James Henry Ferguson doesn't belong here....

A Short Introduction to Anneliese is the second volume in author James Elkins' multi-volume mega-novel Five Strange Languages being published by Unnamed Press, all of which trace the final year of Samuel Emmer's life before he disappears.When Samuel Emmer meets unemployed biologist Anneliese Glur...

During an economic and social crisis in Argentina, the teenage son of a public political figure uses a pseudonym to publish a blog that gives a confidant's view into his private world. Always accompanied by a soundtrack of punk and rock, he wields his...

'A major talent' Irvine Welsh 'Remarkable, beautiful, magic. Like Ulysses for those who can't cope with reading Ulysses' Paolo Hewitt'We're all in the gutter but some of us are ogling the sparkles.' Set at the fag-end of the 1960s and framed as a novel...

Lili Is Crying, H?l?ne Bessette's debut novel, explores the fraughtness and depth of the troubling relationship between Lili and her mother Charlotte. With a near-mythic quality, Bessette's stripped-back prose evokes at once the pain of thwarted love--of desire run cold--and the promise of renewal....

Monday or Tuesday is a captivating collection of Virginia Woolf's short stories, showcasing her innovative narrative style and vivid imagery. Through these eight tales, Woolf explores themesof perception, reality, and the inner lives of her characters, offering readers a glimpse into her unique literary...

Featured on Dennis Cooper's End of Year List '23!"Every story is saturated in a recognisable contemporary angst and apathy."- Chris Kelso (author, The Dregs Trilogy)Part Raymond Carver, part Kafka's fragmentary writings. Hairs is a collection attempting to exorcize every needless word from Ira Rat's...

"Old Christmas" by Washington Irving is a heartwarming exploration of traditional English Christmas celebrations, rich with nostalgia and festive spirit. Set in the 19th century, the book immerses readers in a world of cherished traditions and customs that define the holiday season. Through the...

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, the astonishingly brilliant 17th century poet and dramatist, this nun, flew through Mexico City on wings of inspiration. Having no dowry, she chose the life of a nun so that she might learn, so that she might write,...

On a New England morning in the late 1980s, a group of young cousins wander deep into the woods on their family's property, drawn in by uncanny visions and the disappearance of one of their own--but the farther they go, the stranger their surroundings...

Illustrated Edition: This edition of The Brothers Karamazov is richly illustrated, featuring detailed artwork that brings the story to life.Includes: A comprehensive summary, an insightful author biography, and a complete list of characters.: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a profound exploration of...

One of the great lyricists of our time, the lead singer and songwriter for the iconic Glasgow-based band Belle and Sebastian, pens a sensitive and intimate account--his debut novel based on his own youthful experiences--of dark days leading to light and a coming of...

In a small town where social standing is everything, Emma Downes is a formidable figure. Once a beauty courted by all, now a resilient, independent woman who runs the successful Peerless Restaurant.Her world is shaken when her son Philip, a missionary in Africa, writes...

A wildly funny enemies-to-lovers, only one bed, billionaire romantic comedy from Amazon All-Star Melanie Summers . . . Gwen Fox has two obsessions: her life's work and her hatred of Ty Sterling, the cynical billionaire who wants to shut down her program. About to...

"The Names is a truly gorgeous, heart-opening novel. I couldn't put it down, and I'm grateful to have Cora and her children living inside my heart now. What a wonderful book!" --Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful "Magnificent. A stunning,...

A sweeping family saga following one woman's struggle to protect her culture and her family amidst the backdrop of a military occupation.In the foothills of the Himalayas, the picturesque mountain village of Poshkarbal is home to lush cherry and apple orchards and a thriving...

A riveting literary page-turner that explores the extremes to which a family will go to protect their own--for fans of Miranda Cowley Heller and Laura Dave.No one is more surprised than Hailey Gelman when she comes under suspicion for the murder of her soon-to-be...

In The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Vicente Blasco Ib??ez masterfully weaves a gripping tale of love, loss, and war. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this timeless classic explores the devastating impact of conflict on human lives and the enduring quest...

Heather Browne's short fiction collection questions our ways of knowing. Each story's protagonist finds affinity in unexpected places: a moose in a kitchen helps old friends communicate; a skull saves a child from drowning. Browne's stories risk the intervention of the uncanny, and immersion...

"The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe: Or, There's No Place Like Home" by Amanda M. Douglas is a charming children's literature book that brings to life the classic nursery rhyme in a delightful tale of motherhood and family. Set in a whimsical...

An astounding multigenerational saga, Red Clay chronicles the interwoven lives of an enslaved Black family and their white owners as the Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins.In 1943, when a frail old white woman shows up in Red Clay, Alabama, at the home of...

"The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea" by R. M. Ballantyne is a captivating maritime adventure novel that immerses readers in the perilous world of sea voyages and shipwrecks. Set against the backdrop of the tempestuous North Sea, this thrilling tale follows...

"Kenelm Chillingly - Complete: His Adventures and Opinions" by Edward Bulwer Lytton is a captivating novel that immerses readers in the intricate tapestry of Victorian society. Through the lens of the titular character, Kenelm Chillingly, Lytton offers a rich exploration of adventure, romance, and...

"The Lamplighter" by Maria S. Cummins is a captivating novel of American literature set in the bustling streets of Victorian-era New York City. At its heart lies the story of a young orphan striving for redemption amidst the complexities of social class and Christian...

A gripping narrative study of fear, passion, doubt, and betrayal, The Idols of the Cave is a testament to Frederic Prokosch's literary talent in laying bare the complex psyche of his characters. Published in 1946, the novel follows a young expat, Jonathan Ely, as...

Author: Alexandra CurryISBN-10: 1101984724ISBN-13: 9781101984727Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/06/2016Pages: 416Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.90h x 5.30w x 1.00d

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.Author: Scian DubhISBN-10: 3387328850ISBN-13: 9783387328851Publisher: Megali VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2024Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.83d

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.Author: Johannn Adam MoehlerISBN-10: 3385123496ISBN-13: 9783385123496Publisher: Outlook VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/2024Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.81d

Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless wisdom of Persian literature, where kindness blossoms in every verse. "Kindness in Persian Literature" explores the profound expressions of compassion found in the works of renowned poets. Discover how these masters of language paint vivid portraits...

A Rebel's Revelation Catalyzes the Collective UnconsciousArtist Thea Bowman makes a lot of bad choices, attracted to the shadowy side of life. With her seafaring pal, Big Sue, the pair is unstoppable. From San Francisco to an isolated Bahamian island, to the nonstop pulse...

Uriel "Uri" Katz, World War Two veteran, concentration camp liberator, devout atheist, contrarian, cynic and lifelong bachelor, places an ad in a newspaper seeking a "typist" to assist him in writing his memoir and receives only one reply, from a woman, named Eleanor, who...

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.Author: John RuskinISBN-10: 3385339928ISBN-13: 9783385339927Publisher: Outlook VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/13/2024Pages: 294Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.66d

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.Author: William Shakespeare, Henry Norman HudsonISBN-10: 3385337445ISBN-13: 9783385337442Publisher: Outlook VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2024Pages: 214Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d