by Leo Rosten (1959)
The Return of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N by Leo Rosten is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
John Hersey
War Lover follows Buzz Morrow, a pilot who glorifies war and his military duties. The author makes the point that wars exist precisely because there are men like Buzz who revel in them. At the same time, he also gives us a detailed account of a Flying Fortress crew based in England during WW II.
Robert Traver
At forty, Paul Biegler's life seems to have come to an end. After ten years as DA in his small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the people have elected a new hero, a young army veteran. And Biegler has been spending a lot of time fishing and thinking about his future. Then the call comes from Laura Mannion: her husband has been arrested on a charge of murder, but she claims that the man her husband killed assaulted her. Suddenly, Polly, as he is known to the entire town, sees his opportunity. Maybe he can show his rival that he can defend as well as prosecute. What follows is one of the most brilliant courtroom dramas of all time, as Polly puts together his defence and minutely examines the seething emotions under the placid surface of his town.
José Saramago
Baltasar and Blimunda is a celebrated work by José Saramago (Nobel Laureate), recognized for masterclass storytelling and lasting literary resonance.
Christopher Hope
Serenity House by Christopher Hope is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.