Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Hector Tobar's debut novel is a tragic tale of destiny and consequence set in downtown Los Angeles on the eve of the 1992 riots. Antonio Bernal is a Guatemalan refugee
* What does the shape of your head and your hands tell about your personality? * Are you left-brain or right-brain dominant? Yin or yang? * What is your spiritual tendency? * Are you sanguine, mel
Ever since the kindhearted sheriff done adopted little Sweetness (and all them other precious orphans), things has been darn near perfect out in Possum Trot. Only problem is, the meals is just a mite
First published in 1939, The Grapes of Wrath is a landmark of American literature, This Pultizer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells th
The first three novels in the bestselling Mitford series feature Father Tim Cavanaugh, his wife Cynthia, and all the characters that have made Mitford a very real place in the hearts of readers everyw
A huge sea monster has attacked and wrecked several ships from beneath the sea. Professor Arronax bravely joins a mission to hunt down the beast. He goes aboard the Nautilus, a secret submarine helmed
It's the summer of 1960 in Atkinson, Vermont. Maria Fermoyle is a strong but vulnerable divorced woman whose loneliness and ambition for her children make her easy prey for dangerous con man Omar Duva
A critically lauded novel traces the troubled inner life of a mentally ill twelve-year-old boy through the letters of his family, father, camp counselors, and psychiatrist, none of whom offers the sol
A wonderful new store has opened in the little town of Castle Rock, Maine. Whatever your heart's secret desire--sexual pleasure, wealth, power, or even more precious thing--it's for sale. And even tho
From the National Book Award winner comes the moving novel of Sweet William, an old thoroughbred horse, who recounts the trials and tribulations of his life. Sweet William shares the glory of his days
Harry's day at camp begins with games of soccer and basketball, which he does not play very well, but when it's time to go swimming, he proves he can excel at something he likes
In each of these twelve tales Carol Shields exhibits her extraordinary ability to find meaning and mystery in the chaos of ordinary life. In the title story, an unhappily married couple find their pri
Amid the Depression, the Logan family struggles to protect their Mississippi farm and begins to feel the pressures of racial unrest when a friend is unjustly convicted of a crime by a white jury
‘He was no longer Jean Valjean, but No. 24601’ Victor Hugo’s tale of injustice, heroism and love follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind h
In The Penguin Atlas of Modern History, Colin McEvedy has compiled an absorbing source of reference to the major developments of modern history from 1483 to 1815. Nearly forty maps and a detailed comm
Soar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart!Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and
A cracklingly funny and poignant debut novel about the ways we love, even when we’re not at our best.Stacey Lane feels like a monster. Tommy DeMarco is one.Since her husband died eight months ago, Sta
The new Oregon Files adventure from the #1 New York Times–bestselling grand master of adventure. Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon face their toughest challenge yet when a violent bank
From the award-winning author of The Bellwether Revivals comes a "gorgeous and harrowing work" (Emily St. John Mandel) set on a mysterious island, where artists str
The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet returns to the “strong saga”* of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime and the determination of two people to create a better future in the
Stone Barrington is back in the thrilling new adventure from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Stuart Woods.Stone Barrington and the gang are back in the line of fire, but, ever a master of keeping
New York Times–bestselling author C. J. Box returns with a suspenseful new Joe Pickett novel.Nate Romanowski is off the grid, recuperating from wounds and trying to deal with past crimes, when he is s
Hast thou heard of Shakespeare the Park? Bro, this is so much cooler.Mordecai and Rigby are trying to slack off again, only this time it's about to ruin The Park's Shakespeare festival. This clever no
The thrilling sequel to The Well's End, for fans of Philip PullmanTo escape Blake Sutton’s army at the end of the enthralling The Well’s End, Mia and her friends jump into the newly gurgling fountain
The Skylanders are a group of heroes who protect the world of Skylands from the forces of evil. This 24-page, full-color storybook features characters and locations from the newest game in the series,
Before Kwazii joined the Octonauts, he was a daredevil pirate on the seven seas! On his journeys he collected many a pirate tale, and he's passing these legends on to you in this swashbuckling storybo
Amy Raye Latour has always found the solace she needs in stretches of wild backcountry spaces. Leaving behind her husband and children for a weekend, she ventures out alone while on a hunting trip wit
The fates of three 8th grade boys converge in biology class one day, as each falls desperately in love with the same girl. There's Sam, the class clown; Duke, the intellectual; and Chollie, the athlet
Spring is in the air, and lots of things are growing—including the Room 26 family!Signs of spring are very exciting to everyone at Longfellow School. Mrs. Brisbane's class has seen flowers poking out
An original Mad Libs based on the hit FOX television series New Girl!Fans of the television series New Girl will love our Mad Libs, with 21 hilarious stories to play over and over again!
Black Dragon River is a personal journey down one of Asia’s great rivers that reveals the region’s essential history and culture. The world’s ninth largest river, the Amur serves as a large p
Based on the beloved Doctor Who episode of the same name by Douglas Adams, the hilarious and brilliant author ofThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, comes City of Death…“A nasty, savage race, the uni
In the past ten years, technology has evolved to the point where our digital connections have become just as important as our real-life connections, if not more so. But as renowned author and research
Jim Butcher, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files and the Codex Alera novels, conjures up a new series set in a fantastic world of noble families, steam-powered technology, an
Our newest Adult Mad Libs features 21 hilarious, over-the-top stories all about buying and fixing up your new home. At only $4.99, it's a lot cheaper than the cost of a bathroom reno!
Multi-award winning author Aliette de Bodard, brings her story of the War in Heaven to Paris, igniting the City of Light in a fantasy of divine power and deep conspiracyIn the late Twentieth Century,
Trick-or-treat with some seriously funny cats in this Halloween installment of the series perfect for fans of Bad Kitty andSquish! When Mr. Pants and his sisters find themselves snowed in at the airpo
Sherlock meets Veronica Mars meets Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in this story of a wisecracking girl who meets a weird but brilliant boy and their roller-coaster of a semester that’s one part awkward, thr
Life is always surprising with Uncle Grandpa! Will Uncle Grandpa and his magic RV fly through a secret portal to an alternate universe? Or will the crew clone themselves to protect against a robot at
Frances loves to dance. She dances while getting dressed, eating breakfast, and even when brushing her teeth. But she will not dance out the door. When her teacher announces that the class will be dan
