Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
1953: William Collins and Sons gains the rights to publish C. S. Lewis…
William Collins and Sons purchases the religious publishing firm of Geoffrey Bles, Ltd., gaining the rights to the works of C. S. Lewis, including his Chronicles of Narnia fantasy books. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Dangerous Book for Boys
A genre-busting “guidebook” that was a bestseller in the U.K., the U.S., and Canada. More
Neil Gaiman
I read to travel, and to learn. More
Founded on Religion
Though a shared love of the written word inspired those who laid the foundation of HarperCollins, spreading Christian principles was a calling for them. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
The Fellowship of the Ring
First volume in The Lord of the Rings series, which has sold more than 100 million copies. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
The Inklings
Clive Staples Lewis (better known as C. S. Lewis) loved nothing more than sitting in the back room of his favorite pub, The Eagle and Child, surrounded by his closest literary friends, including J. R. R. Tolkien. More
Mere Christianity
Considered one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever written. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Gregory Maguire
One of the reasons HarperCollins has been my most frequent publisher for thirty-three years is that I admired three children’s books published by Harper & Row within a year of each other (the year I was turning nine). More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Gordon Korman
I read to be astounded by other writers’ ideas. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
HarperOne
In 1977, a handful of Harper & Row employees from the Religious Books Department moved from New York to San Francisco to focus on titles pertaining to mind, body, and spirit. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
Essays of E. B. White
Classic collection by one of the greatest essayists of our time, Pulitzer Prize–winning author E. B. White. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
American Gods
An instant classic and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. More