Brave New World

Huxley’s best-known novel; a prophetic classic of speculative fiction that continues to resonate. More

Moby-Dick

Often called the greatest American novel of all time. More

Monster

Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More

Freaky Friday

Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More

A planning meeting at Collins Canada, circa 1940s

In this photograph, Charles H. Sweeny, Editorial and Production, F. F. Appleton, publisher (center), and Margaret V. Paull, staff artist and typographer, plan the first Canadian production of Little Grey Rabbit Books. More

Collins Operations during WWII

Collins maintained combined office and warehouse space at Bridewell Place in London for many years, and in 1917, its new London publishing office at 48 Pall Mall was complemented by printing works in Mayfair that included a state-of-the-art bindery, warehouse, and distribution center. More

Flat Stanley

This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More

Caps for Sale

Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More

A Light in the Attic

Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More

Good to Great

One of the most influential management bestsellers; explores how companies transition from average to extraordinary. More

Beezus and Ramona

Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More

Summer of ’49

Halberstam’s classic chronicle of baseball’s most magnificent season. More

Amelia Bedelia

The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More

Old Yeller

Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More

The Known World

The Pulitzer Prize–winning novel that examines the troubling complexities of slavery. More

The Giving Tree

Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More

Jay Onrait

I read because as much as I love film and television, and documentaries, and Facebook, and Twitter and Snapchat, and my abacus . . . More