Neil Gaiman
I read to travel, and to learn. More
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
Bernard Cornwell
The most magical phrase I knew as a child was “Once upon a time” because those four words meant a story was coming. More
The Hospital in Buwambo
First Mills & Boon romance novel published by Harlequin; established the iconic relationship between the two companies. More
1990: HarperCollins becomes the new global company name…
On May 29, 1990, HarperCollins becomes the new global name for the combined Harper & Row and Collins. More
Heaven Is for Real
The life-changing story of a boy who experiences Heaven, with 11 million copies sold. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Known World
The Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that examines the troubling complexities of slavery. More
Kevin Henkes
Lawrence Hill
Writing is the one pursuit I have always pursued, and always known I was compelled to pursue. More
The Ipcress File
Deighton’s classic first novel broke the mold of the thriller genre. More
1989: News Corporation forms a new worldwide group called Harper & Collins…
News Corporation acquires William Collins Ltd., and brings together Collins, Harper & Row, Gower Publishing, Times Books, Bartholomew, and Angus & Robertson in a new worldwide group called Harper & Collins. More
I, Robot
Asimov’s science fiction masterpiece that influenced a legion of future authors. More
The Kon-Tiki Expedition
This classic, inspiring tale of daring and courage has been translated into sixty-five languages. More
Sharpe’s Eagle
The first Sharpe novel published in Cornwell’s classic series. More
Life on Earth
Established Sir David as a foremost naturalist and an iconic and beloved figure in British cultural life. More
Jesus Calling
The number one selling devotional, Jesus Calling is one of Thomas Nelson’s bestselling books of all time. More
Hilary Mantel
I read out of hope and avid curiosity, and in an attempt to live in other times, and inhabit bodies that are not my own. More
1996: George R.R. Martin redefines the fantasy genre…
George R.R. Martin redefines the fantasy genre with his epic series, A Song of Ice and Fire, published by HarperCollins in the UK. More
Bring Up the Bodies
Winner of the Man Booker Prize and the first to win as a sequel. More
The Purpose Driven Life
The bestselling hardback nonfiction book in history, it has sold more than 30 million copies. More
At the Mountains of Madness
Lovecraft’s work has influenced the whole spectrum of those working in the horror genre. More
Seabiscuit
Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. More
Tracy Chevalier
I read because I want to know what it’s like to look at the world through someone else’s eyes, and reading is a remarkably efficient and vigorous way of doing that. 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
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Building Literary Identities: Canada, Australia, India
In the mid-1800s, William Collins took his UK publishing business international–from the Americas, through Australia, to Africa. More