By the Book

The story of a brave mouse and his devotion to a princess continues to captivate young readers while instilling lessons in compassion and forgiveness.

Inspired by a Mexican folktale, this short novella provides a potent cautionary tale about believing in get-rich dreams.

The heartfelt wisdom of a dying professor resonates in this poignant memoir about embracing life and leaving a lasting legacy.

Spies, lies, and a priceless statuette drive this hard-boiled detective classic set in the shadowy streets of San Francisco.

Told from the perspectives of four characters, this groundbreaking chronicle of the downfall of the Compson family and the Old South has become an American literary classic.

Life as a teen gets more complicated for Chloe when she learns she can see and hear ghosts—and then finds her tribe of troubled young people with supernatural abilities.

This powerful novel depicts the struggles of a migrant family during the Great Depression, exploring themes of injustice and human resilience.

A journey through the nine circles of Hell awaits in this seminal work of medieval literature that shaped our view of the afterlife.

While shocking to Victorian readers, this story of a young woman’s escape from an abusive marriage is now recognized as one of the first feminist novels.

Set in Colonial America, this searing literary classic raises timely questions about hypocrisy, alienation, guilt, and redemption.

Misconceptions about love and relationships are challenged in this seminal self-help book that changed how we view codependency.

A young, inexperienced, and idealistic lawyer takes on a formidable corporate giant in this gripping legal thriller from a master of the genre.