Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Flashman
When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Lauren Weisberger
A book that influenced me and why . . . Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume was incredibly influential to me as a child. More
The Kitchen Diaries
Now in its third installment; the original was named “Book of the Year” by sixteen publications. More
I, Robot
Asimov’s science fiction masterpiece that influenced a legion of future authors. More
The Downing Street Years
Compelling account of Thatcher’s remarkable life in her own words. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Wild Swans
Popular bestseller that has sold more than 13 million copies. More
Emma Freedman
Why I read: To escape the everyday in worlds that wildly creative people invite us into, and to expand the mind. More
The Devil Wears Prada
Sensational behind-the-scenes debut novel about the fashion world and the boss from hell. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
The Stone Diaries
Winner of the 1993 Governor General’s Award (Canada) and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. More
Our Town
Pulitzer Prize–winning drama; hailed by Edward Albee as “The finest play ever written by an American.” More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
No Logo
International bestseller and one of the world’s most influential books on the alter-globalization movement. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
1954: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien is published…
Publisher George Allen & Unwin, later purchased by HarperCollins, publishes the 9,250-page manuscript of The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien. More
People of the Book
Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year 2008. More
Papillon
A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Neil Gaiman
I read to travel, and to learn. More
Fahrenheit 451
Though set in a dystopian world without books, Bradbury’s most famous work has never gone out of print. More
Tara Moss
Thanks to my parents, I’ve been a passionate reader since childhood. More
Letter from “Padington”
Signed with a paw print, this letter from “Padington” (circa 1966) was sent to Australian booksellers and sales staff, encouraging them to sell the latest Paddington title. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More