Olivia Mason

Throughout her career, the author of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter showed a deep empathy for, and understanding of, the outsider.

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No matter how you define spirituality, positivity makes a world of difference.

Rakes, dukes, Scotsmen—oh my!

The debonair sleuth charms everyone who comes his way—including generations of mystery readers.

Books on friendship that pay tribute to the families we choose

The New York Times bestselling author was behind some of the most beloved family sagas, in addition to sword and sorcery tales.

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Fact, meet fiction.

Wherever these families go, trouble and passion are quick to follow.

By treating his students as equals, a schoolteacher creates a unique bond with his class.

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.

Tensions reach unbearable heights in these dark explorations of the human psyche, the inescapability of our pasts, and more.

Celebrate black authors’ fiction, nonfiction and poetry.

Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.

In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

These books of murder and obsession by the National Book Award-winning author will hook you.

Who says size matters?

Score some great reads without breaking the bank.

Online book clubs allow for great discussion without your leaving home. Here's how to create your own.