Secondhand Time
A powerful oral history of the Soviet Union's collapse and the birth of modern Russia, told through the voices of ordinary citizens.
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Austerlitz
A haunting exploration of memory and identity, Austerlitz follows a man uncovering his forgotten past as a Jewish refugee in post-war Europe…
My Brilliant Friend
Elena's life is forever changed when her closest friend Lila mysteriously disappears, taking with her a lifetime of shared memories and secr…
The Plot Against America
In an alternate history, aviation hero Charles Lindbergh becomes president and negotiates with Hitler, plunging America into a chilling era …
Nickel and Dimed
Undercover journalist Barbara Ehrenreich goes undercover as a low-wage worker to expose the harsh realities of America's working poor.
The Corrections
A sweeping family drama that captures the essence of America at the turn of the 21st century, The Corrections explores the fractures and bon…
Life After Life
Ursula Todd lives her life repeatedly, trying to change fate and save the world in this captivating, award-winning novel.
Normal People
A poignant exploration of love, class, and self-discovery, 'Normal People' follows the complex relationship between Connel and Marianne as t…
Rapture
Carol Ann Duffy's 'Rapture' is a poetic exploration of love in all its complex forms, from infatuation to longing, offering a vivid and huma…
The Argonauts
A genre-defying memoir that explores love, identity, and the complexities of family through a personal journey and rigorous intellectual inq…
The Emperor of All Maladies
A gripping exploration of cancer's history and the relentless pursuit of a cure, blending science, human stories, and groundbreaking researc…
The Line of Beauty
A captivating exploration of class, politics, and desire in 1980s Britain, following Nick Guest as he navigates the glamorous yet treacherou…
White Teeth
A vibrant, hilarious, and poignant tale of three families navigating life in post-war London, where cultures collide and identities are expl…
The Siege
A gripping account of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London, where hostages and SAS operatives faced immense danger.
The Tipping Point
Discover the hidden forces that shape trends and social behavior in Malcolm Gladwell's groundbreaking exploration of the 'tipping point' phe…
A Little Life
Four friends navigate love, loss, and the shadows of a traumatic past in this deeply moving and haunting novel.
Bel Canto
A captivating tale of love, music, and unexpected connections in a hostage crisis, blending poignant moments with humor.
The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis
Discover the unique and celebrated short stories of Lydia Davis, praised by literary giants for her emotional depth and formal inventiveness…
Pastoralia
George Saunders' acclaimed collection of stories blurs the line between the absurd and the profound, offering a hypnotic and original take o…
Pulphead
A sharp-eyed, uniquely humane tour of America's cultural landscape, from high to low, by the award-winning John Jeremiah Sullivan. This coll…