Ismail Kadare From the moment that Gjorg's brother is killed by a neighbour, his own life is forfeit: for the code of Kanun requires Gjorg to kill his brother's murderer...

Diana Rosie A powerful story, sweetly told' Antonio Iturbe, author of The Librarian of AuschwitzA country torn apart by war. Two siblings divided by fate.Italy, 1938. Mussolini is in power...

Sue Grafton   Before letting someone into your house and granting access to the intimate details of your life, it's a good idea to run a background check. But as...

Sebastian Barry Longlisted for the Booker Prize, a mesmerizing new novel from the award-winning author of Old God's TimeA first-person narrative of Lilly Bere’s life, On Canaan’s Side opens as...

Eca De Queiros - Film of the same title released in fall 2002 by Columbia TriStar Films/Samuel Goldwyn Films - An unflinching portrait of a priest who seduces his landlady's...

Ji-Li Jiang In 1966 Ji–li Jiang turned twelve. An outstanding student and leader, she had everything: brains, the admiration of her peers, and a bright future in China's Communist Party....

Belva Plain Beloved storyteller Belva Plain understands the rich tapestry of the human heart like no other. Her many dazzling "New York Times" bestsellers probe the shifting bonds of marriage...

Elis Peters In the year of our Lord 1141, August comes in golden as a lion, and two monks ride into the Benedictine abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul...

Erica Jong Addressing the conflicting roles and fluctuating expectations faced by today's women baby boomers, a humorous look into the second half of life applies the author's insight to such...

Barbara Delinsky In the idyllic small town of Tucker, Vermont, life flows at a rhythmic pace for thirty-nine-year-old pediatrician Paige Pfeiffer. But when Mara O'Neill, Paige's best friend and medical...

Patrick Rothfuss My name is Kvothe, pronounced nearly the same as “quothe.” Names are important as they tell you a great deal about a person. I've had more names than...

Michael Crichton   Written as Jeffery Hudson in 1968.A Case of Need is Michael Crichton's award-winning debut novel, written shortly after he completed his medical internship. Set against the ever-building pressure...