Architects of an American Landscape

A dual portrait of America’s first great architect, Henry Hobson Richardson, and her finest landscape designer, Frederick Law Olmsted—and their immense impact on America

The Boyfriend

“There are probably only half a dozen suspense writers now alive who can be depended upon to deliver high-voltage shocks, vivid, sympathetic characters, and compelling narratives each time they publish….

Breath Taking

From an expert in pulmonary medicine, the story of our extraordinary lungs, the organ that both explains our origins and holds the keys to our future as a species

The Betrayal

Short-listed for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize (South Asia and Europe), Helen Dunmore’s sequel to her best-selling novel, The Siege, is an enthralling tale of one family struggling for survival in…

The Delusions of Crowds

The Coming of the Night

“The question Rechy asks is still potent: Would you die for sex? Rechy’s sizzling literary response . . . is as exciting as it is chilling.” –Pamela Warrick, Los Angeles…

Queen of the Court

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Madeleine Blais, the dramatic and colorful story of legendary tennis star and international celebrity, Alice Marble

The Grove Book of Hollywood

“For anyone who enjoys the rich folklore, strange tribal rites, and tarnished idols of the celluloid jungles, the book is a feast.” –Entertainment Weekly…

Thomas Cromwell

A fascinating biography of Henry VIII’s most trusted aide, Thomas Cromwell, a commoner who became second only to the king….

Grove at Home: May 30-June 5

…that’s been my story from long before that became a somewhat fashionable thing to say. White American dudehood, in general, is just something I don’t enjoy being around. Yes, of…