The Death of James Dean

“Beath’s profiles of some of the odd, obsessed fans who keep the Dean legend alive [are] brilliant, recalling Nathanael West.” –Publishers Weekly…

Darwin’s Origin of Species

“Browne takes a straightforward approach to the life and times of this famous tome. . . . This excellent introduction is highly recommended for all readers who want to better…

The Caprices

“Murray writes stories of fierce intensity, stories that are evocative, distinct, and haunting.” —Claire Messud, The New York Times Book Review…

Cromwell

“Rich and extraordinary.” –The New York Times…

A Circle of Wives

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

Bankei Zen

City of God

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….

The Beginning of August and Other Plays

“Mr. Donaghy…is a dramatist of inventive eloquence, finding the poetry of longing in the empty mantras and sound bites of contemporary pop culture.” –The New York Times…

The Best a Man Can Get

“[A] bright, hilarious little novel . . . O’Farrell has a tart narrative voice and a delectably understated way with wisecracks. You could say that his style depends heavily on…

Clean Hands

From Patrick Hoffman, CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award finalist and critically acclaimed author of The White Van and Every Man a Menace, comes a breakout thriller about a powerful…