The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Kundera’s postmodern masterwork; named one of the best books of 1984 (New York Times Book Review). 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
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Veronica Roth
I read because reading changes you. More
200 Years of HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers began as J. & J. Harper, a small family printing shop run by brothers James and John Harper in New York City in March 1817. More
The Known World
The Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that examines the troubling complexities of slavery. More
One Hundred Years of Solitude
This landmark of magical realism sparked a wave of interest in Central and South American literature. More
Our Town
Pulitzer Prize–winning drama; hailed by Edward Albee as “The finest play ever written by an American.” More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book
An innovative landmark from “one of the really great cooks of all time” (James Beard). More
Cathy Marie Buchanan
I write because I’m compelled to create and writing is the act that best satisfies the itch. More
Coming of Age in Samoa
A classic that brought science and literature together for both scholars and the general public. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
Jesus Calling
The number one selling devotional, Jesus Calling is one of Thomas Nelson’s bestselling books of all time. 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
Flow
The psychology classic that explored creativity and happiness. More
Just Kids
Legendary artist Patti Smith’s critically acclaimed memoir; winner of the National Book Award. More
The Bell Jar
A haunting classic that chronicles the breakdown of a brilliant, talented, successful young woman. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Employees in the Collins Canada general office, circa 1940s
Collins Canada employees working in the general office during the 1940s More
The Guns of Navarone
Classic World War II thriller from MacLean, acclaimed master of action and suspense. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More