Tag Archives: Literary

The Circle of Hanh

by Bruce Weigl

“Weigl keeps his readers in cliff-hanging suspense. . . . So powerful is his writing that readers, too, will live among these words. They…

A Circle of Wives

by Alice LaPlante

From the New York Times bestselling author of Turn of Mind comes a new psychological thriller that delves into the secret polygamous family life…

City of God

by Paulo Lins

The searing novel on which the internationally acclaimed hit film was based, City of God is a gritty, gorgeous tour de force from the Brazilian street….

City of Night

by John Rechy

“One of the major books to be published since World War II.” —The Washington Post…

City of the Mind

by Penelope Lively

“Lively is a magical writer, and her sensuous prose tempers the metaphysical abstractions. . . . Her uncanny empathy and ability to evoke emotion make the reader feel more like a participant than like an observer.” –Newsday…

Chatterton

by Peter Ackroyd

“Nominated for the prestigious Booker Prize – Chatterton is one of those rare books equal to its hype… A tour de force, a brilliant…

The Children’s Hospital

by Chris Adrian

“Chris Adrian is a novelist, a doctor, a philosopher, a literary explorer, the humble clear-eyed prophet of our time. . . . The genius…

Christodora

by Tim Murphy

A novel of great scope and ambition, Christodora is a bold and poignant portrait of the bohemian Manhattan of sex, drugs, art, and activism…

Cereus Blooms at Night

by Shani Mootoo

“Shani Mootoo digs deep into the heart of classic storytelling, expanding, sculpting, and molding what is expected into a completely fresh approach to narrative….

Chambermaid

by Saira Rao

“Comic debut novel.” —Kirkus Reviews