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An Omnibus Edition of Three Classic Early Novels from the Critically Acclaimed Author of Cloudsplitter and Affliction“Banks has skillfully used his repertoire of contemporary techniques to write a novel...

An Omnibus Edition of Three Classic Early Novels from the Critically Acclaimed Author of Cloudsplitter and Affliction“Banks has skillfully used his repertoire of contemporary techniques to write a novel...

“Banks’s narrative seductively juxtaposes rambles through lush volcanic mountains, white sand beaches and coral reefs with a barrage of memories of the hash he’s made of his private life.” —The New York...

"A truly excellent novel. . . . The morbidly fascinating little twists of human existence are all here: love, sex, life and death, beauty and horror—the works." — Chicago Sun-TimesIn The Book of Jamaica,...

"Rich in imagery and the detail of small-town life and haunting in its portrayal of ordinary men and women struggling to understand loss. Under Mr. Banks's restrained craftsmanship, what begins as the...

The acclaimed author of The Sweet Hereafter and Rule of the Bone returns with a provocative new novel that illuminates the shadowed edges of contemporary American culture with startling and unforgettable...

"Each story is uncommonly good. . . surprising, lively writing and believably human characters. . . . Banks has a terrific eye, mordant yet affectionate, for the bric-a-brac and the pathos of the American...

A collection of short stories from the contemporary American master whom the New York Times declared "the most compassionate fiction writer working today."Suffused with Russell Banks’s trademark lyricism...

In Sucess Stories, an exceptionally varied yet coherent collection, Russell Banks proves himself one of the most astute and forceful writers in America today. Queen for a Day, Success Story, and Adultery...

"Banks has taken on a profound theme, the ruinous and awful affliction of violence that seems to live like a secret blood-disease handed down in men like Wade. . . . He turns it into a living art that...

The basis for the Major Motion Picture Oh, Canada directed by Paul Schrader and starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi, and Michael Imperioli.A searing novel about memory, abandonment, and betrayal...

"At his shattering best. . . Banks offers answers that are tough, honest, and inevitable without being simple. . . . A book that is not to be missed." —New York TimesWith The Angel on the Roof, acclaimed...

Douze nouvelles placées sous le signe d’une sobriété stylistique digne de Raymond Carver au fil desquelles des couples divorcent, des femmes noires sont traquées par des pit-bulls sur des parkings, où...

Situé en 1936, sur les rives d'un lac des Adirondacks, un véritable thriller psychologique dont, jusqu'au désastre final dans les antichambres de la folie, les différents protagonistes, chacun porteur...

En 1971, Harley Mann revisite son enfance et raconte l'installation de sa famille dans les marécages de Floride, à quelques encâblures de ce qui allait devenir Disney World, pour rejoindre une communauté...

Par l’auteur de Sous le règne de Bone, De beaux lendemains et de American Darling, le grand roman du nouveau désordre sexuel, à l’ère d’Internet et de la pornographie en ligne, à travers le personnage...

Au seuil de la mort, Leonard Fife, célèbre documentariste, accepte une interview filmée que veut réaliser l’un de ses disciples, Malcolm. Fife a exigé le noir complet sur le plateau ainsi que la présence...

A cinquante-neuf ans, Hannah Musgrave revient sur sa vie de jeune bourgeoise américaine privilégiée qui, dans les années 1960-1970, a choisi de faire la "Révolution" avant d'aller vivre au Liberia. Un...

Du fond de la geôle où il croupit, un humble artisan fabricant de cercueils raconte, à la manière des récits de captivité du XVIIe siècle, comment il a été emprisonné pour avoir refusé d'abjurer sa foi.

Un réparateur de chaudières dans une petite ville du New Hampshire abandonne son quotidien misérable et part pour la Floride avec sa famille, attiré par un nouvel avatar du rêve américain. À plusieurs...

Dans ce captivant recueil de récits qui est aussi un livre de vie, Russell Banks, explorateur impénitent, invite son lecteur à l’accompagner dans ses plus mémorables voyages – des Caraïbes à l’Himalaya...

Loin des photos officielles mises en scène par les communicants, Politique Paillettes explore les coulisses et les contrechamps. Avec mordant, les photographes de l'agence MYOP montrent sans fard la mêlée...

“At once a harrowing mystery, an illuminating psychological novel of subverted love and family dysfunction, and a powerful commentary on class structure in America . . . [Banks is] one of America’s finest...

In Family Life, Russell Banks's first novel, he transforms the dramas of domesticity into the story of a royal family in a mythical contemporary kingdom. Life inside this kingdom includes the king (dubbed...

Three irresistible short stories by the global phenomenon Ali Hazelwood, now available together in paperback for the first time, with an exclusive bonus chapter.Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are friends first,...

"The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath is a haunting exploration of the human psyche. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Esther Greenwood, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she...

Isaac Asimov’s Robot series – from the iconic collection I, Robot to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the Three...

**Pre-order DREAM COUNT, the searing, exquisite new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie now!** From the Women's Prize-winning author of Half of a Yellow Sun come twelve...

Discover the heartwarming tale of Wally the Friendly Worm—a tiny, bright pink worm on a big adventure to find true friendship. In a bustling meadow, Wally struggles to connect with ants, butterflies,...

She locked every door. She should have locked her heart.On the eve of the year's most enchanted night, master alchemist Elanor Virelle finishes her most ambitious potion yet: one that can stretch a single...

In a world on the cusp of a radical transformation, humanity faces an unprecedented choice—merge with AI or risk obsolescence. The AI-Human Merger: Becoming Super-Intelligent Beings follows Elias Carter,...

All 51 Hercule Poirot short stories presented in chonological order in a single volume – plus a bonus story not seen for more than 70 years. ‘My name is Hercule Poirot and I am probably the...

Agatha Christie’s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest…...

The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King's timeless coming-of-age novella, The Body - set in Castle Rock and originally published in his 1982 short story collection Different Seasons, and adapted into...

This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents of the complete works of Oscar Wilde, containing more than 150 works. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie...

‘No Muggle Prime Minister has ever set foot in the Ministry of Magic, for reasons most succinctly summed up by ex-Minister Dugald McPhail (term of office 1858-1865): “their puir wee braines couldnae cope...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. “In a moment I was clutched by several hands, and there was no mistaking that they were trying to haul...

Who falls in love on vacation? Lymric:When my best friend convinced me to come visit her in Wolf Valley, I thought that maybe it would be a fresh start. I thought that it would be a chance for me to find...

(Round Up) - Ils sont les meilleurs amis du monde depuis qu'ils ont quinze ans. Il a compris que la seule fille qu'il aimera, c'est elle. Vont-ils risquer leur amitié pour avoir une chance d'aimer ?Cette...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

Get ready to dive headfirst into the steamy, laugh-out-loud world of The Cougars and Cubs Series 💋, a sizzling age-gap romance series that will keep you flipping pages like your life depends on it. Packed...

When Madeline becomes a hermit, Alice and Eliot respect her boundaries.

Welcome back to the glamorous, chaotic, and unpredictable world of Lagos weddings!In More Adventures of a Lagos Wedding Planner, written by Africa's Flash Fiction Queen, Tolulope Popoola, Bisi, the ever-resourceful...

Claire knows where to find the people reported as 'missing under suspicious circumstances'. Unfortunately, telling the authorities means Claire risks taking the blame for the disappearances. Infuriating.Instead,...

Sherlock Holmes is not only the most famous character in crime fiction, but arguably the most famous character in all fiction. In sixty adventures that pit his extraordinary wits and courage against foreign...

Brought in to secure a lockdown at the Geyserland Hotel, New Zealand army sergeant Taine McKenna and his men are plagued by an ancient evil.

Ode to Hope and Despair is a collection of literary and visual art works, traveling from darkness to light in a literal epitome of a journey from despair to hope to despair to hope, in a looped circle,...

Great art demands a great sacrifice.Isobel craves more than the acclaim of the Venetian art world. She yearns to create something extraordinary that will leave its mark on the world for generations to...

The Shutterpoet is a remarkable collection of autobiographical poetic memoirs, humorous short stories, and personal reflections that is sure to captivate readers. In this second volume of a three part...

Calling all young detectives! 🔍 Unlock the thrill of mystery-solving with this collection of short chapter books with mystery for kids—perfect for ages 7-10. Whether you're looking for short mystery stories...

Nobody ends up at Lanterns of the Lost by accident.Julian Thorne's life is quiet, mundane, filled with dusty books and dreams that never came to pass. In San Francisco's bustling Chinatown, he's just...

Some letters are meant to be sent. Others linger, waiting to be found.In this evocative collection, words become bridges between hearts, time, and fate. Through letters filled with love, loss, hope, regret,...

A dark and disturbing ebook original from the master of the crime genre.A famous writer asks a boxman to open an old safe that comes with the mansion he's just bought. It's not as easy a job as he's used...