Wolf Hall

Winner of the 2009 Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. More

The Hobbit

J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More

Love Story

The romantic tale that defined a generation, sold millions, and inspired a popular film. More

Barbarians at the Gate

Considered one of the best business narratives ever written, it changed the way business stories are told. More

Just Kids

Legendary artist Patti Smith’s critically acclaimed memoir; winner of the National Book Award. More

Flashman

When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More

Red Scarf Girl

Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More

Middlemarch

Ranked number one in a 2015 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British novels. More

Jane Eyre

Brontë’s masterpiece of Gothic romance; a milestone title in the history of British feminist literature. More

Emma Donoghue

Like many teenagers, I spent more of my summer holidays than I probably should have immersed in the world of The Lord of the Rings. More