What to Read

World Without End by Ken Follett

Eighteen years after Pillars of the Earth, which many consider Ken Follett's finest novel, World Without End is a sequel that brings us back to Kingsbridge 200 years later. Four children of the families from the earlier book are at the heart of this book that will follow their lives and careers from 1327 to 1361 against the backdrop of momentous events including The Black Death and the war with France. A fitting sequel as we see the 12th century focus on the building of a cathedral evolve into the 14th century's more secular concerns. $35

Run by Ann Patchett

Run is the highly-anticipated new novel from Ann Patchett, the bestselling author of Bel Canto, is the engrossing story of one family on one fateful night in Boston during which their secrets are unlocked and new bonds are formed. $25.95

Antony and Cleopatra by Colleen McCullough

Antony and Cleopatra is Colleen McCullough’s breathtaking follow-up to The October Horse, and she turns her attention to the legendary romance of Antony and Cleopatra: a timeless tale of love, politics, and power from on of the best historical novelist of our time. $28

The Almost Moon by Alice Sebold

“When all is said and done, killing my mother came easily.” Is the startling opening to Alice Sebold’s long awaited The Almost Moon. A woman steps over the line into the unthinkable in this brilliant, powerful, and unforgettable new novel by the author of The Lovely Bones. $24.95