There’s more to candy than its sugary taste. As this delightful book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food historian and candy expert, tells th
As Julian Barnes writes in the introduction to his superb translation of Alphonse Daudet’s La Doulou, the mostly forgotten writer nowadays “ate at the top literary table” during his lifetime (1840–189
One of the most respected journalists in the United States and the bestselling author ofThe Future Church uses his unparalleled knowledge of world affairs and religious insight to investigate the trou
"How ya doin?" With these four syllables, delivered in an unmistakably authentic New York accent, Steve Osborne has riveted thousands of people through the legendary storytelling out
A missing God.A library with the secrets to the universe. A woman too busy to notice her heart slipping away. Carolyn's not so different from the other people around her. She likes guacamole
In New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry, the glorious era when Britain reigned supreme has found its most brilliant modern interpreter. Perry’s gripping new Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novel inv
#1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with another laugh-out-loud Becky Brandon (nee Bloomwood) adventure: a hilarious road trip through the American West to Las Vegas.
From the bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry comesan exquisite love story about Queenie Hennessy, the remarkable friend who inspired Harold’s cross-country journey.A runaway in
From the introduction:This is a design book about improving your house that doesn’t contain a single photograph. I am not showing you my work and telling you to copy it or emulate it or be inspired by
The co-host of E! News follows up her New York Times bestseller,The EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness, with a beautifully designed cookbook featuring more than 150 simple, easy, fast, and deliciou
Stefan Zweig was a leading talisman of a united Europe of unfettered movement, of pro-active cultural exchange, humane decency and tolerance, all polar opposites of the Nationalist regimes he loathed,
Named to ten BEST OF THE YEAR lists and selected as a William C. Morris Award Winner,The Serpent King is the critically acclaimed, much-beloved story of three teens who find themselves--and each
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Power of Habit comes a fascinating book that explores the science of productivity, and why managing how you think is more important than what you thi
The first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Shirin Ebadi has inspired millions around the globe through her work as a human rights lawyer defending women and children against a brutal reg
“What was it really like to be Richard Nixon? Evan Thomas tackles this fascinating question by peeling back the layers of a man driven by a poignant mix of optimism and fear. The result is both insigh
New to Knopf--and now coming into her prime--this acclaimed writer combines noir and the gothic in a novel about two families entwined in their own unhappiness with, at the center, a gruesome and unso
From the author of the New York Times bestselling phenomenon The Power of Habitcomes a fascinating new book that explores the science of productivity, and why, in today’s world, managinghow you think—
A pulse-racing international thriller from the New York Times bestselling author ofThe Expats and The Accident It’s 3:00am. Do you know where your husband is? Meet Will Rhodes: trav
Set in the Norwegian countryside over the course of one summer, The Birds tells the story of forty-year-old Mattis, who has mental disabilities and lives in a small house near a lake with his sister H
NOW THE STARZ ORIGINAL SERIES OUTLANDER With her now-classic novel Outlander, Diana Gabaldon introduced two unforgettable characters—Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser—delighting readers with a
New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie delivers the stunning conclusion to the epic fantasy trilogy that began withHalf a King, praised by George R. R. Martin as “a fast-paced tale of betra
“More impressive than all but a few novels published so far this decade . . . a wheeling meditation on the wired life, on privacy, on what being human in the age of binary code might mean . . . [Joshu
Paris, April 1999: Aimee Leduc has her work cut out for her—running her detective agency and fighting off sleep deprivation as she tries to be a good single mother to her newbebe. The last thing she h
American city girl marries Irish dairy farmer; cooking, growing, foraging, fishing, preserving, and baking ensue: 125 delightful classic Irish recipes updated for the modern home cook.The Farmette Coo
A debut novel that tells the story of Rasa, a young gay man coming of age in the Middle East Set over the course of twenty-four hours, Last Round at Guapa follows Rasa, a gay man living in an
August 21, 2003: a chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier
The novel that stunned—and scandalized—Europe comes to AmericaWolf, a low-rent private detective, roams London’s gloomy, grimy streets, haunted by dark visions of a future that could have bee
A complete translation of Asanga's classic work on the distinguishing qualities of bodhisattvas that describes how to awaken, develop, and perfect the mind of enlightenment in the Great Vehicle, or Ma
An NYRB Classics Original Young Once is a crucial book in the career of Nobel laureate Patrick Modiano. It was his breakthrough novel, in which he stripped away the difficulties of his earlie
The latest novel from New York Times best-selling author Jennifer McMahon is an atmospheric, gripping, and suspenseful tale that probes the bond between sisters and the peril of keep
WATER IS POWER Paolo Bacigalupi, New York Times best-selling author of The Windup Girl and National Book Award finalist, delivers a near-future thriller that casts new light on how w
Alec Charlesworth, a librarian suddenly facing the loss of his job, the death of his wife, and his sister's disappearance, hears a shocking tale of dark forces from his sister's cat, Roger, who is the
The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star! Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by th
A comprehensive manual for feeding babies and toddlers during the crucial first years of life, written by a team of medical experts who are also parents. Every new parent struggles when decid
In this eye-opening nonfiction account, world-renowned author James A. Michener details the reckless gamble U.S. voters make every four years: trusting the electoral college. In 1968, Michener served
An intimate look at the people ensnared by the US detention and deportation system, the largest in the worldOn a bright Phoenix morning, Elena Santiago opened her door to find her house surrounded by
THE TOURNAMENTThe murder has been solved and Santa becomes the newest addition to UQ Holder. Soon after, Tota encounters a woman who claims to be a friend of his grandfather’s. She invites Tota to ent
Acclaimed author Mary Morris returns to her Chicago roots in this sweeping novel that brilliantly captures the dynamic atmosphere and the dazzling music of the Jazz Age.In the midst of boomtown Chicag
An immersive glimpse into the private, domestic world of one of the twentieth century’s most revolutionary artists.Nestled in a leafy, residential section of Los Angeles is
A paradigm-shifting blend of science, religion, and philosophy for agnostic, spiritual-but-not-religious, and scientifically minded readers ?Many people are fed up with the way traditional religion al
