Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Jane Taylor is pregnant. Only, not in the conventional sense. It all began when Jane missed her period. Whether it was the clouds in the sky or a major case of pregnancy envy (this year's concern), Jane doesn't know. She only knows that she told her best... (read more)
Joyce Hinnefeld
In 1961, when Amazing Grace Jansen, a firecracker from Appalachia, meets Mary Elizabeth Cox, the daughter of a Black southern preacher, at Kentuckys Berea College, they already carry the scars and traces of their mothers troubles. Poor and single, Mazes... (read more)
Alan Cowell
High-profile journalist Alan S. Cowell's latest novel is a fast-paced trip into the dark heart of a newspaper office abroad. Addictive and illuminating, it deftly portrays the rivalries and complicated passions at the story's heart. Ed Clancy and Joe... (read more)
Nick Dybek
Every fall, the men of Loyalty Island sail from the Olympic Peninsula up to the Bering Sea to spend the winter catching king crab. Their dangerous occupation keeps food on the table but constantly threatens to leave empty seats around it. To Cal, Alaska... (read more)
Celeste O. Norfleet
Every woman on Key West is swooning over newcomer Chase Buchanan. All except bakery owner Nikita Coles. Bad enough that he's bought the building next door, blocking Nikita's plans to expand her business. Worse, he works for a big oil company. She... (read more)
Anton Chekhov and Constance Garnett
A thirty-fifth anniversary publication of a heralded thirteen-volume translation features a comprehensive selection of Chekhov's short fictional works, including "The Kiss," "The Darling," and "the Lady with the Dog," in a set that includes an essay on... (read more)
I Turgenev
Ivan Turngenev was a Russian author who lived from 1818-1893. 'The Torrents of Spring' is a classic novel written by him.... (read more)
Gus Mackenzie
Just the mention of St. Andrews stirs excitement in the heart of every golfer. But to young Angus MacKay, living in the Swilken Bank Hotel, overlooking the eighteenth hole of St. Andrews' Old Course was not particularly awe inducing. But it was, an... (read more)