The Other Side of Midnight
This suspenseful, glamorous thriller was a genre-busting bestseller from Sheldon, an acclaimed master storyteller. More
The Dangerous Book for Boys
A genre-busting “guidebook” that was a bestseller in the U.K., the U.S., and Canada. More
Collected Poems 1947–1997
Poetry from a chief figure of the Beats that helped catalyze a revolution in contemporary culture. More
The Guns of Navarone
Classic World War II thriller from MacLean, acclaimed master of action and suspense. More
Magician
Bestselling epic fantasy masterpiece that launched Feist’s career and influenced a generation of modern fantasy authors. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
The Shipping News
Highly acclaimed international bestseller; winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. 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
Barbara Taylor Bradford
When I say I have the need to write, I do mean need. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Mere Christianity
Considered one of the most popular introductions to Christianity ever written. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World
With more than one million copies sold worldwide, it’s the world’s largest commercially available world atlas in print. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
M. J. Akbar
Why I read: To learn. More
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Christie’s first book to be published by William Collins; known for its startling reveal. More
Wolf Hall
Winner of the 2009 Man Booker Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. More
The Year of Magical Thinking
Winner of the 2005 National Book Award for Nonfiction and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. More
Papillon
A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
The Hunt for Red October
Clancy’s debut novel launched a spectacular career and introduced the world to a new hero, Jack Ryan. 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
Divergent
First book in the Divergent trilogy, which has sold more than 32 million copies worldwide. More
Bring Up the Bodies
Winner of the Man Booker Prize and the first to win as a sequel. More
Sharpe’s Eagle
The first Sharpe novel published in Cornwell’s classic series. More
Anthony Doerr
We are all mapmakers: We embed our memories everywhere, inscribing a private and intensely complicated latticework across the landscape. More
