Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
The Stone Diaries
Winner of the 1993 Governor General’s Award (Canada) and the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The War of the Worlds
The much-adapted classic from “the father of science fiction.” More
Bring Up the Bodies
Winner of the Man Booker Prize and the first to win as a sequel. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
2017: HarperCollins celebrates its 200th anniversary…
HarperCollins Publishers celebrates its 200th anniversary. More
Wild Swans
Popular bestseller that has sold more than 13 million copies. More
All the Light We Cannot See
The multimillion-copy bestseller and winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Thompson’s highly subjective blend of fact and fiction that popularized what has become known as gonzo journalism. More
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Kundera’s postmodern masterwork; named one of the best books of 1984 (New York Times Book Review). More
Bernard Cornwell
The most magical phrase I knew as a child was “Once upon a time” because those four words meant a story was coming. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Doctor Zhivago
Collins was the first to publish this epic romantic drama by the Nobel Prize winner in English. 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 Devil Wears Prada
Sensational behind-the-scenes debut novel about the fashion world and the boss from hell. More
Wicked
Bestseller that is the basis for the hit Tony Award–winning Broadway musical. More
I, Robot
Asimov’s science fiction masterpiece that influenced a legion of future authors. More
Jane Eyre
Brontë’s masterpiece of Gothic romance; a milestone title in the history of British feminist literature. More
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien’s enchanting tale became an instant success when it was first published. More
Middlemarch
Ranked number one in a 2015 BBC poll of the 100 greatest British novels. More
The Golden Notebook
A feminist landmark and the best-known work by Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More