English novels

White Dragon Anne McCaffrey "Anne McCaffrey's Pern novels are truly essential books; it's hard to imagine the contemporary fantasy and science fiction landscape without them." Naomi Novik, author of the Temeraire series When Lysa chose a dragon over her birthright, the power she was...

The Woman in Room 13 Leah Conin When Kerry arrives to start a new job as a caretaker at a secluded hotel in the Catskills, she's excited for a fresh start. But she quickly realizes that something is wrong. Her room is filled with...

Question of faith Donna Leon "Leone's books are enjoyable, and the nineteenth Commissioner Brunetti novel, set in Venice, lives up to its high expectations." The Guardian With a severe heat wave hitting Venice, Commissioner Brunetti fled the city to spend time with his family....

brutal things Donna Leon 'The book is written with the deep reflection on crime and humanity that characterizes Leone's best work.' Independent 'A brilliant and atmospheric novel... After 21 books, [Lyonne] has lost none of her skill and delightful wit.' Evening Standard When a...

From its cover Donna Leon A Washington Post bestseller A New York Times bestseller "Inspired by the real-life looting of the Biblioteca Girolamini in Naples, this book adds to Donna Leone's bestselling Guido Brunetti Commissar series... Leone's description of the setting is vivid." The...

The golden egg Donna Leon 'The familiar characters and Venetian location are described with remarkable freshness, and, as ever, the constructive score is entertaining and thought-provoking.' Sunday Telegraph 'Donna Leone has a wonderful sense of the social complexities of Venice, where corruption is as...

1984 George Orwell Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, the main city at London's No. 1 airport. Big Brother peers into every poster, unmasking the Thought Police in every betrayal. When Winston discovers love with Julia, he discovers that life...

Aggressor in Paris and London George Orwell "You can live on a shilling a day in Paris if you know how. But it's a complicated matter." As a struggling writer in his twenties, Orwell lived among the poorest members of society. In these early...

Henry Henry Allen Bratton "One of the most exciting new novels" Financial Times "Hilariously funny... its deeply moving pages fly by." The Guardian “Exciting, compassionate, and extraordinarily imaginative: I’ve never read anything like it before.” Oisin McKenna, author of Evenings and Weekends London, 2014....

The Book of Doors Gareth Brown The Book of Doors is a captivating, stunning, and mind-bending new adventure perfect for fans of The Binding, The Midnight Library, and A Discovery of Witches . . . "Exhilarating, vibrant, and full of adventure" Stuart Turton "A...

God of Wrath Rena Kent Discover the dark, mafia-independent love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. In fact, he'd never been attracted to anyone - until he bumped into...

The Crimson Crown Heather Walter Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the wickedest of them all? Snow White's Dark Queen tells her side of the story in this whimsical and enchanting reimagining of the classic fairy tale from the author of "Malice." Legends...

lone wolf Adam Weymouth From the winner of this year's Sunday Times Young Writers of the Year Award comes an epic journey through the Alps in the footsteps of a wolf, shedding a unique light on Europe's remote mountainous regions at a moment of...

The boy in the striped pajamas John Boyne The story "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is difficult to describe. We usually give some hints about the book on the cover, but in this case, we think that would spoil the enjoyment of reading....

air John Boyne Being in a state of uncertainty, 30,000 feet in the air, provides time to reflect and take stock. For Aaron Amber, it's a chance to bond with his 14-year-old son as they travel halfway around the world to meet a woman...

Goldfinch Raven Kennedy One king besieged my body. Another king has trapped my mind. A war broke out between Anwen and Uria, though this was not the only battle taking place. There is a battle inside me, a battle I am determined to win,...

Murder for busy people Tony Parsons Max Wolff is back! This is the long-awaited seventh installment in the acclaimed crime series from the bestselling author of "Man and Boy." "This is the pinnacle of Parsons' creativity: don't miss it." Jeffrey Wansell "An amazing novel...

We do not separate Han Kang The novel "Inseparable" begins one December morning, following Kyungha as she travels from Seoul to the forests of Jeju Island, to the home of her old friend In-soon. After being hospitalized following an accident, In-soon begs Kyungha to...

Nemesis Gregg Horowitz There is no greater friend Evan Smoke is the man you want by your side. A former government covert assassin, he will be by your side during your darkest hours—and bring a devastating blow to those who caused you pain. There...

trial Franz Kafka A terrifying psychological journey into the life of Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he didn't commit, a crime whose nature was never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is...