Nonfiction (classics)

The Idiot

Fyodor Dostoyevsky • 2004

Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte • 2002

<b>Coming soon to the big screen is Emerald Fennell’s feature film “<i>Wuthering Heights</i>,” which captures the spirit of this epic love story and stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff.<br></b><br>Emily Brontë's only novel endures as a work of tremendous and far-reaching influence. The Penguin Classics edition is the definitive version of the text, edited with an introduction by Pauline Nestor.<br><br>Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before. What unfolds is the tale of the intense love between the gypsy foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrendered to the expectations of her class. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past. <br><br>In this edition, a new preface by Lucasta Miller, author of <i>The Brontë Myth</i>, looks at the ways in which the novel has been interpreted, from Charlotte Brontë onwards. This complements Pauline Nestor's introduction, which discusses changing critical receptions of the novel, as well as Emily Brontë's influences and background.

Babel

R. F. Kuang · 2022

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller from the author of The Poppy War   “Absolutely phenomenal. One of the most brilliant, razor-sharp books I've had the pleasure of reading that isn't just an alternative fantastical history, but an interrogative one; one that grabs colonial history and the Industrial Revolution, turns it over, and shakes it out.” -- Shannon Chakraborty, bestselling author of The City of Brass From award-winning author R. F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell that grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance, and the use of language and translation as the dominating tool of the British empire. Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal. 1828. Robin Swift, orphaned by cholera in Canton, is brought to London by the mysterious Professor Lovell. There, he trains for years in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Chinese, all in preparation for the day he’ll enroll in Oxford University’s prestigious Royal Institute of Translation—also known as Babel. Babel is the world's center for translation and, more importantly, magic. Silver working—the art of manifesting the meaning lost in translation using enchanted silver bars—has made the British unparalleled in power, as its knowledge serves the Empire’s quest for colonization. For Robin, Oxford is a utopia dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. But knowledge obeys power, and as a Chinese boy raised in Britain, Robin realizes serving Babel means betraying his motherland. As his studies progress, Robin finds himself caught between Babel and the shadowy Hermes Society, an organization dedicated to stopping imperial expansion. When Britain pursues an unjust war with China over silver and opium, Robin must decide… Can powerful institutions be changed from within, or does revolution always require violence?

Bunny

Bunny

The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath • 2000

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee · 2014

<p>Look for The Land of Sweet Forever, a posthumous collection of newly discovered short stories and previously published essays and magazine pieces by Harper Lee, coming October 21, 2025.</p><p>Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read</p><p>Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred</p><p>One of the most cherished stories of all time, To Kill a Mockingbird has been translated into more than forty languages, sold more than forty million copies worldwide, served as the basis for an enormously popular motion picture, and was voted one of the best novels of the twentieth century by librarians across the country. A gripping, heart-wrenching, and wholly remarkable tale of coming-of-age in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.</p>

The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick

Matt Haig · 2023

<b><b><b><b>The #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling WORLDWIDE phenomenon </b><br> <br> <b>Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction | A Good Morning America Book Club Pick | <i>Independent (</i>London) Ten Best Books of the Year</b><br> <br> <b>"A feel-good book guaranteed to lift your spirits."<i>—The Washington Post</i> <br><br> The dazzling reader-favorite about the choices that go into a life well lived, from the acclaimed author of <i>How To Stop Time </i>and<i> The Comfort Book.<br><br></i>Don’t miss Matt Haig’s latest instant <i>New York Times</i> besteller, <i>The Life Impossible</i>, available now</b><br> <b> </b></b></b></b><br>Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?<br><br>In <i>The Midnight Library</i>, Matt Haig's enchanting blockbuster novel, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist; she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.

Metamorphisis Kafka (The Strange and Surreal World of Franz Kafka): The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, A Surreal Journey Through the Human Psyche

Franz Kafka · 2023

🌟 *The Metamorphosis* by Franz Kafka: A Classic Exploration of Identity and Transformation<br/>Immerse yourself in one of the most profound works of modern literature with *The Metamorphosis* by Franz Kafka—an unsettling yet powerful tale that has captivated readers for over a century. This iconic story, part of Kafka's German literature classics collection, offers a unique window into the psychological, existential, and emotional struggles of humanity. 📖 About *The Metamorphosis*:<br/>When traveling salesman Gregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a giant insect, his life, relationships, and sense of self unravel in unexpected and haunting ways. This groundbreaking work of psychological fiction by Franz Kafka explores the depths of identity, isolation, and the existential questions that define the human experience. Written in 1915, *The Metamorphosis* remains a timeless piece, drawing readers into Kafka’s surreal and introspective world. 💡 Why This Edition of *The Metamorphosis* Stands Out: 📚 Meticulous Translation: This edition maintains the depth and nuance of Kafka’s original German prose, perfect for readers of European literature and modern fiction classics. 📖 Thoughtful Annotations: Helpful insights and explanations provide context, bringing out the richness of Kafka's unique storytelling style. 📜 Bonus Content: Includes *Metamorphosis* along with other stories by Franz Kafka to fully immerse in his literary brilliance. 🌍 An Essential Read for: ✨ Lovers of classic literature and modern fiction classics 📘 Fans of existentialist literature and thought-provoking works 📚 Readers of German literature classics and Kafka’s broader collection 🔍 Students and scholars of psychological fiction and classic fiction 🌠 Highlights You’ll Find Inside: ⚙️ Kafka's Unique Style: Experience Kafka's profound commentary on human nature and society through his precise, surreal storytelling. 💫 Psychological Depth: Dive into themes of isolation, alienation, and identity that resonate deeply with readers. 🌌 Existential Exploration: *The Metamorphosis* remains a defining piece of existentialist literature, blending reality with surrealism. ✨ Reader Insights & Praise:<br/>This definitive edition of *The Metamorphosis* offers readers a comprehensive understanding of Kafka's literary masterpiece, cherished by lovers of classic literature, psychological fiction, and European literature. Rediscover Kafka’s vision in a format that captures his original intent and unlocks the profound meaning within. 🌌 Transform Your Perspective:<br/>More than just a story, *The Metamorphosis* by Franz Kafka invites you to explore the hidden truths of life, self, and society. This classic work will resonate with those who seek depth in literary fiction and a timeless exploration of the human soul.<br/>Order your copy today and journey into the enigmatic world of Kafka’s modern classic.

The Bell Jar (Modern Classics)

<p><i>The Bell Jar</i> chronicles the crack-up of Esther Greenwood: brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under -- maybe for the last time. Sylvia Plath masterfully draws the reader into Esther's breakdown with such intensity that Esther's insanity becomes completely real and even rational, as probable and accessible an experience as going to the movies. Such deep penetration into the dark and harrowing corners of the psyche is an extraordinary accomplishment and has made <i>The Bell Jar</i> a haunting American classic.</p> <p>This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.</p>

The Secret History

<b><b><b><b>ONE OF <i>TIME MAGAZINE</i>'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • </b>INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "a<b>n accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (<i>Village Voice</i>)</b>, f<b>rom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>The Goldfinch.<br><br></i></b></b></b>One of <i>The Atlantic</i>’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years</b><br><br>Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.<br><br><b>“A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.” —<i>The New York Times</i></b>

Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Classics)

1929

Andrew Ross Sorkin

The New York Times journalist and CNBC host looks at the fight between Washington and Wall Street that fueled a historic crash of the stock market.

Frankenstein: The 1818 Text

Mary Shelley · 2018 Classics, Horror