Nick Harkaway steps into the legacy of his father, the renowned John
le Carré, with his latest novel Karla’s Choice. Known for his inventive,
speculative thrillers, Harkaway deftly balances homage with innovation,
drawing readers into a Cold War espionage story while maintaining his
unique voice. In this candid interview, Harkaway reflects on continuing
Boy, do we have some irresistible literary treats for you! We celebrate the
vibrant stories that challenge the status quo and ignite change. From the
brilliant chemist Elizabeth Zott, who disrupts the 1960s cooking scene while
empowering women to redefine their lives in Lessons in Chemistry, to the
heart-wrenching saga of forbidden love and family secrets in Cutting for
Longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, this powerful novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers (The Overstory, Bewilderment) follows Rafi and Todd, polar opposites who bond over a board game at an elite school. Their lives diverge—Rafi pursues literature, while Todd’s AI breakthrough reshapes humanity's future. Meanwhile, Evie and Ina's paths converge on the island of Makatea, where a plan to create floating cities sparks deep questions about technology, the environment, and human destiny.
From the global No.1 bestselling author of The Girl on the Train comes
a gripping new thriller. On the isolated island of Eris, reachable only
twelve hours a day, Grace lives in solitude. The island was once home
to Vanessa, a famous artist whose unfaithful husband vanished twenty
years ago. When a startling discovery is made in a London art gallery,
a visitor arrives, and Eris's long-buried secrets begin to surface.
In this thrilling novel, Britain’s greatest storyteller takes you to sixties
London, where Gabriel Dax, a travel writer haunted by memories of
his childhood home in flames, is drawn into the world of espionage.
When offered the chance to interview a political figure, Gabriel is
unwittingly pulled into a web of deception. Under the influence of Faith
Green, a mysterious MI6 handler, he becomes her spy, entangled in
In this anticipated new novel from the bestselling author behind
Big Little Lies, a diverse group of strangers are each absorbed
in their own lives – a flight attendant working on her birthday, a
young man returning from a funeral, an ER nurse contemplating
retirement. But when an elderly woman crosses their paths with