Books

Haunting solitude and remarkable resilience define this unforgettable tale of a young girl's 18-year survival on a remote island.

Heartwarming adventures in the Swiss Alps await in this beloved children's classic about an orphan girl and her cantankerous grandfather.

Between reality and fantasy lies a world of peculiar children with extraordinary abilities in this imaginative young adult novel.

Melancholy and humor intertwine in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the complexities of love and loss.

A sweeping saga of love and loss unfolds against the backdrop of revolutionary Russia in this classic novel.

From the pages of a single woman's diary springs a hilarious and heartfelt tale of modern romance and self-discovery.

Mired in the complexities of early 20th-century rural China, this novel follows a farmer's journey from poverty to prosperity.

Bearing witness to a tumultuous summer, a young boy grapples with adult secrets and rural hardships in 1950s Arkansas.

Boldly allegorical, this classic novella uses farm animals to critique totalitarian regimes and the corruption of revolutionary ideals.

Delightful science writing illuminates the history of the universe and human knowledge in this bestselling book.

A bittersweet tale of love and friendship unfolds over two decades, chronicling the intertwined lives of two characters on the same day each year.

Glimpse into the hidden lives and struggles of small-town America in this influential modernist short story cycle.