The Hobbit
In October 1936, Stanley Unwin, chairman of British publishers George Allen & Unwin (later acquired by HarperCollins), received a children’s book submission. More
Papillon
A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More
Under the Volcano
A landmark of modernism, hailed as “one of the towering novels of this century” (New York Times). More
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
The bestselling American novel of the nineteenth century; an epic tale of betrayal and honor. More
Heather O’Neill
A book that influenced me and why: A Season in the Life of Emmanuel by Marie-Claire Blais More
A People’s History of the United States
Classic national bestseller that made a significant contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history. 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
Pilgrim
A finalist for the Giller Prize and a Canadian bestseller that surpassed the author’s own impressive sales records. 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
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
An American classic called “one of the books of the century” by the New York Public Library. More
The Corrections
Winner of the National Book Award in 2001 and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize in 2002. More
Jane Eyre
Brontë’s masterpiece of Gothic romance; a milestone title in the history of British feminist literature. More
Flashman
When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Blonde
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. More
Profiles in Courage
Pulitzer Prize winner that helped propel the young senator to the White House. More
And Then There Were None
The bestselling crime novel of all time. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Just Kids
Legendary artist Patti Smith’s critically acclaimed memoir; winner of the National Book Award. 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
The Ipcress File
Deighton’s classic first novel broke the mold of the thriller genre. More
Their Eyes Were Watching God
One of the most widely read and acclaimed novels in the canon of African-American literature. More
Black Boy
A powerful and eloquent autobiography that has sold more than a million copies since publication. More
Matt Haig
It sounds ridiculous, but reading saved my life. More
