The Sound and the Fury of William Faulkner

William Faulkner died in 1962 but his writing continues to have a huge impact on modern literature. As I Lay Dying and The Sound and the Fury are considered to be two of the 20th century's finest novels. Explore all his novels and five selected biographies of this iconic writer.

Soldiers' Pay by William Faulkner Intruder in the Dust by William Faulkner Satoris by William Faulkner The Hamlet by William Faulkner Go Down Moses by William Faulkner

Art Nouveau Brillance

An example of a Les Maîtres de L’Affiche poster

A French art magazine that reproduced the finest Art Nouveau posters being created at the end of the 19th century tops March's most expensive sales, followed by some Chagall and a 1960s celebrity photography book.

Remembering Sue Townsend

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend

Author Sue Townsend, the creator of Adrian Mole, has died at the age of 68. Her books made many people very happy with humour that many suburban families could easily understand.

Hot Off the Press: Updike

Updike by Adam Begley

Updike is Adam Begley's masterful biography of Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Updike. Here is a candid look at the life and works of a master whose writing continues to resonate like no one else's.

50 Essential Young Adult Novels

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Young adult fiction, or YA to some, is more than just those dusty tomes you were forced to read in high school. This selection will challenge and delight avid and reluctant readers alike, regardless of age.

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March 2014 Top 10 Bestselling Signed Books


  1. Half Bad
    by Sally Green
  2. The Fault In Our Stars
    by John Green
  3. The Wolf in Winter
    by John Connolly
  4. Allegiant
    by Veronica Roth
  5. Codex Seraphinianus
    by Luigi Serafini
  6. The Martian
    by Andy Weir
  7. Redeployment
    by Phil Klay
  8. Tenth of December
    by George Saunders
  9. The Black-Eyed Blonde
    by Benjamin Black
  10. Snow
    by Orhan Pamuk