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Inspired by the real House of Xtravaganza, this novel follows gay and transgender club kids as they navigate the Harlem ball scene of the 1980s and '90s."Cassaras's propulsive and profound first novel, finding one's home in the world—particularly in a subculture...
"In this quiet, serenely powerful novel, a man lives out his life in a remote mountain village as the bulk of the 20th century sweeps past." —Kirkus ReviewsAn International BestsellerWinner of the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator's PrizeShortlisted for the...
When Aisling O’Mara traded her high-flying career for the chaos of running her family’s Dublin guesthouse, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. With a menopausal receptionist who speaks her mind, a cleaner who believes in resting more than scrubbing, a hot-tempered cook, and...
A novel about a father's emotional custody battle by a New York Times–bestselling author—the basis for the hit movie and "a great read" (Dave Eggers). For Joanna and Ted Kramer, building a life in New York City is tough but full of joy thanks to their lovely little...
"It’s easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat." — Library JournalIn this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good...
This "dazzling" novel follows a family of English aristocrats as their country teeters on the brink of World War II (Penelope Fitzgerald)."A cross between Laurie Colwin and Elena Ferrante, with more than a bit of the Evan S. Connell masterpiece Mrs. Bridge." —Jia...
A charming, uplifting debut novel—full of humor and depth—that has taken readers around the world by surprise. Everyone has a story to tell. But does Janice have the power to unlock her own?She can’t recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of...
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Hisham Matar's Anatomy of a Disappearance.Libya, 1979. Nine-year-old Suleiman’s days are circumscribed by the narrow rituals of childhood: outings to the ruins surrounding Tripoli, games with friends played under the...
"A beautiful and triumphant novel in which a talented woman works to reconcile her sense of family loyalty with her fidelity to her own considerable gifts." —Foreword Review, starred reviewBrilliantly talented Celia DeMille is a nineteenth-century concert artist who...
"These stories have a sharp eye for the complexities of modern life, but Neel Patel writes with the wisdom and compassion of an old soul." —Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorA New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceAn NPR Best Book of the YearA Best...