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

Flashman

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

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Multimillion-copy global bestseller that won critical acclaim for its beautifully wrought depiction of innocence corrupted. More

Papillon

A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More

Wolf Hall

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

Sabriel

A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More

Tracy Chevalier

I read because I want to know what it’s like to look at the world through someone else’s eyes, and reading is a remarkably efficient and vigorous way of doing that. More

Amelia Bedelia

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

Little Bear

The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More

The Shipping News

Highly acclaimed international bestseller; winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. More

A Christmas Carol

Dickens’s beloved classic of the meaning of Christmas that has inspired countless adaptations. More

The Woman in White

One of the earliest works of detective fiction, this story caused a sensation with readers at the time. More

A Game of Thrones

First volume in the internationally bestselling series that has sold upward of 70 million copies. More

No Logo

International bestseller and one of the world’s most influential books on the alter-globalization movement. More