English novels

When Elwood Curtis, a Black boy growing up in 1960s Tallahassee, is wrongfully sentenced to a juvenile correctional facility called The Nickel Academy, he finds himself trapped in a terrifying cell. Elwood's only salvation is his friendship with fellow "delinquent" Turner, which deepens despite...

For millions of daily users, Warcross isn't just a game, it's a lifestyle. The craze began ten years ago, and its fan base now spans the globe, some yearning for escapism, others aspiring to profit. Emeka Chen, a teenage hacker, struggles to make a...

A meditation on race, class, and grief... inspiring, but deeply painful' Barack Obama One of Barack Obama's best books of 2020 An instant New York Times bestseller New York Times Book of the Year Winner of the Anisfield and Wolf Book Prize Shortlisted for...

In this richly narrative tour of contemporary Russia, Joshua Yaffa introduces readers to some of the country's most prominent figures—from politicians and businessmen to artists and historians—who have built their careers and identities under Putin's regime. Torn between their own ambitions and the state's...

One of Time Magazine's 100 Best Books of the Year One of NPR's Best Books of 2019 Named one of the most anticipated books of 2019 by Woman's Day, Newsday, Publishers Weekly, Bustle, and Book Riot! “Brilliant, timely, funny, and heartbreaking.” (Jojo Moyes, New...

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Guardian First Book Prize "Pigeon English is a book that will make you fall in love: funny, real, heartbreaking." The Times "This boy's love letter to the world, both subtle and imaginative, had me laughing and...

It will break your heart and open your eyes. I have never read anything like "Songbirds" - a beautifully crafted novel. Jodi Picoult, bestselling author of "Wish You Were Here" Her courage to cross oceans. Her hope for a better life. Her love for...

Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her career short and estranged her from her family. For the past 15 years, Meredith had secluded herself from the world, living in her San Francisco mansion. Then, one late...

I placed my finger under the edge of the paper and pulled it under the tape. “Shoot,” I muttered as the paper sliced ​​my finger. A single drop of blood dribbled from the tiny cut. It all happened so fast then. “No!” Edward cried....

Washington Black: Shortlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize

Things to do before the end of the world

International bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns to ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to an extraordinary time. Egypt is under attack. Pharaoh Thames lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded, and all seems lost. Taita, the...

A captivating historical work, City of Fortune tells the story of Venice's rise from lagoon dweller to the greatest power in the Mediterranean—an epic journey spanning five hundred years, encompassing Crusades and trade, plague, naval battles, and colonial adventures. In Venice, the path to...

Aarti has always lived in the Clearing, a small town hidden in the forests of southern India. But her happy, secluded life is shattered after a horrific incident. For the first time, Aarti is forced to leave her home and venture out into the...

Powerful, relatable and inspiring How can I hold myself together when everything around me is collapsing? Nina has always been a good girl - good grades, parent-approved friends, and no boyfriends at all. But since her brother Akash left her, she's slowly begun to...

An intimate portrait of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle, Sing, You Be Buried, Sing explores the ugly truths at the heart of the American story and the power and limits of family bonds. JoJo is thirteen and trying to...

Created by CWA Diamond Dagger Award-winning writer Peter James, Detective Roy Grace faces his most compelling case yet in Left You Dead. Neil and Eden Paternoster start their Sunday the same way they always do - with a long drive, a visit to a...

As the year 1349 approaches, the Black Death continues its devastating march across England. In Dorsetshire, the isolated inhabitants of Devilish wonder if they are the only survivors. Guided by their beloved young mistress, Lady Anne, they wait, knowing that when their dwindling provisions...

Author of the best-selling novels "The Enzo Files" and "Chinese Thrillers," with 12 million copies sold. Winner of the 2021 CWA Dagger in the Library Award. "One of the most underrated crime series in recent years." "No one can write a more eloquently written...

Introduction by Professor Stephen Hawking. When Edwin Hubble peered through his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all the galaxies he could see were moving away from each other. If these galaxies were in constant motion, he reasoned, they...