Edward Behr A Candid Biography of One of Twentieth-century China's Most Elusive Figures January 1, 1987 by Futura

Robyn Young 'A spectacular rollercoaster ride through the labyrinthine secrets and lies of the Tudor court . . . A must read' Kate WilliamsIt is the dawn of a new...

John Lanchester John Lanchester's award-winning debut novel is a diabolically clever ode to our love of food, which has at its heart one of the most seductive and sinister characters...

Lian Hearn Grass for His Pillow  is the second book in the  Tales of the Otori  series by Lian Hearn. Don't miss the related  series,  The Tale of Shikanoko.Praised for...

Carol O'Connell O'Connell deftly demonstrates her own sleight of hand as she recounts NYPD detective Kathleen Mallory's investigation of the "accidental" death of magician Oliver Tree, who died while trying to...

Colm Toibin A fictionalized study based on many biographical materials and family accounts of Henry James's life, this volume ranges seamlessly from his memories of his prominent Brahmin family in...

William X Kienzle When auto exec Frank Hoffman is murdered, nobody, not even the police, has a clue -- except Father Koesler. The sleuthing priest has heard some shocking news...

Rachel Rosemarin A delectable treat for every parent! This small, beautifully designed book dispenses bite-sized nuggets of wisdom in a heartwarming style. The author, a noted educator and parenting group...

Elizabeth Kostova June 1, 2010 by Back Bay / Little, Brown and Company

Colleen McCullough Rome's leaders are frightened: the brilliant, ruthless Gaius Julius Caesar must be crushed before he can overthrow the government and become dictator.This magnificent novel opens in Gaul, scene...

Cecelia Holland Holland returns over the sea to the saga of Corban Loosestrife's son and nephew. Corban's son Conn is a clever and strong leader of men; his cousin and...

Jasper Fforde It's Easter in Reading - a bad time for eggs - and no one can remember the last sunny day. Ovoid D-class nursery celebrity Humpty Dumpty Stuyvesant Van...