by Zadie Smith (2012)
"Four Londoners--Leah, Natalie, Felix, and Nathan--try to make adult lives outside of Caldwell, the council estate of their childhood. From private houses to public parks, at work and at play, their London is a complicated place, as beautiful as it is brutal, where the thoroughfares hide the back alleys and taking the high road can sometimes lead you to a dead end."--From publisher's information.
A. M. Homes
Harry is a Richard Nixon scholar who leads a quiet, regular life; his brother George is a high-flying TV producer, with a murderous temper. They have been uneasy rivals since childhood. Then one day George loses control so extravagantly that he precipitates Harry into an entirely new life.
Gabriel García Márquez
Memories of My Melancholy Whores is a celebrated work by Gabriel García Márquez (Nobel Laureate), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
Angie Cruz
In bright, musical prose that reflects the energy of New York City, Angie Cruz's *Dominicana* is a vital portrait of the immigrant experience and the timeless coming-of-age story of a young woman finding her voice in the world.
Alan Hollinghurst
The Stranger's Child is a celebrated work by Alan Hollinghurst (Booker Prize Winner), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.