The Alchemist
An inspirational phenomenon; one of the bestselling books in history. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Francesca Lia Block
It has been said that only two things helped survivors of the Holocaust: 1) massage and 2) telling their stories. More
A Game of Thrones
First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
C.S. Lewis and Christianity
Born in 1898 in Belfast, Clive Staples Lewis lost his faith in Christianity at a young age after his mother died and he was sent away to boarding school. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
Magician
Bestselling epic fantasy masterpiece that launched Feist’s career and influenced a generation of modern fantasy authors. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Victoria Aveyard
Reading, writing, and story have always been my gateway. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Letter from C. S. Lewis
In this letter to Collins publisher Billy Collins, dated November 1954, C. S. Lewis—author of The Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters, among others—outlines what he sees as his three types of “literary output”: “A. Religious and General. B. Fiction. C. Academic.” More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Original cover artwork for a 1965 edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis
This original illustration by Italian artist Giorgio de Gasperi was used as cover art for a 1965 edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe published by Collins in the U.K. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
Garth Nix
Reading is to live More
Sara Pennypacker
I write because the really good stuff—how funny and beautiful the world is, even when it’s not; More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More