Fiction - City Life

"April Hopes" by William Dean Howells offers a charming glimpse into 19th-century Boston society and the intricate dance of courtship. This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic exploration of marriage, relationships, and social customs. Howells, a master observer of human nature, paints a vivid...

Arnold Bennett's "Clayhanger" paints a vivid portrait of urban life in early 20th-century England. Set in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, this sweeping family saga explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing industrial landscape. A cornerstone of historical fiction,...

Step back into the vibrant social life of 19th-century New York City with Richard Harding Davis's "Van Bibber and Others," a collection of engaging short stories. Through humor and keen observation, Davis paints a vivid picture of an era, exploring the nuances of American...

Alphonse Daudet's "The Nabob" offers a vibrant and satirical glimpse into Parisian society. This classic of French literature presents a keen social commentary on the manners and customs of the time. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the novel explores the complexities of city...

Experience "One Wonderful Night," a captivating romance of old New York from the pen of Louis Tracy. Set against the glittering backdrop of wealth and high society, this rediscovered gem weaves a tale of love, mystery, and intrigue in the heart of the city....

Step back in time to 19th-century New York City with Amelia E. Barr's "The Maid of Maiden Lane," a captivating work of historical fiction. Immerse yourself in a bygone era, where the bustling streets and vibrant city life provide a rich backdrop for a...

Experience 19th-century New York in "Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman," a sharp social satire by William L. Stone. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a glimpse into the vibrant and often challenging world of city life in a bygone...

Author: Rick LevinISBN-10: 1951289250ISBN-13: 9781951289256Publisher: Gladeye PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/09/2026Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.57d

The lonely daughter of a distant mother, Yosoye arrives in Lagos ready to change her life. Weeks after she begins an internship at a fancy architectural firm, she discovers she is pregnant. Yosoye is joyful--a new life brings the hope of connection and companionship.But...

Love or hate, they can't stay away from each other... Love or hate, they can't stay away from each other When good friends Lyndsey and Aiden wake up married in Vegas, everything is chaos. Naturally, Lyndsey wants a divorce from the Ice Hockey star...

An Untalented Mr. Ripley, a Dumb American Psycho: A young man combines boundless self-confidence with perpetual failure and ineptitude as he tries to manipulate his way into a better life, preying on women in New York City in the early '90s. Robert Doughten Savile,...

'A social comedy, often delightful . . . with energy, curiosity and wit'DAVID NICHOLLS 'Forster's masterpiece'THE TIMES 'The present flowed by them like a stream. The tree rustled. It had made music before they were born, and would continue after their deaths, but its...

Step back in time to colonial America with John Reed Scott's "The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis," a captivating work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of 18th-century Annapolis. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life of the era, where secrets and...

Step back in time with Sarah Bernhardt's "The Idol of Paris," a captivating journey into the heart of Parisian life. Immerse yourself in a vibrant historical setting, meticulously recreated in this republication. Bernhardt, a celebrated figure herself, paints a vivid portrait of Paris, exploring...

Step back in time to experience the vibrant social life of Italy in F. Marion Crawford's "Don Orsino." This classic work of historical fiction offers a glimpse into Italian customs and traditions, weaving a tale of romance and family drama that resonates across generations....

The authenticity of George Selcamm's novel derives from his own experience. A native New Yorker, he prepared for a musical career and is a professional musician as well as an indefatigable concert-goer. With many of his friends also active in the music world, Mr....

If you liked The Flatshare, you will LOVE this book... 'Abigail Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. The Lonely Fajita is comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)' Milly Johnson It's Elissa's birthday, and she's accidentally...

When her close friend Tom dies under tragic circumstances, journalist Maia Hewson embarks on a quest to uncover the truth, was it suicide or murder? Has Tom left a message in the cryptic rows of numbers in his notebook?Set against the vibrant backdrop of...

Stranded On The Island​Seven Buildings. 8 Stories. One Nightmare.​Welcome to Rikers Island, where the only rule is survival. ​In the dark, beating heart of New York City's correctional system, innocence is a liability and violence is the only currency that matters. TA Euro delivers...

Are You Hungry? is a collection of short stories, parables, noir fiction and poems. The nineteen-piece compilation revolves around the theme of hunger, whether the hunger is literal, as in a malnourished man in Brooklyn or a homeless couple in San Francisco, or metaphorical,...

In the gritty, unforgiving streets of Norfolk, Virginia, power is the ultimate currency, and betrayal is just part of the game. Mona and Omar, once the reigning king and queen of the city's drug empire, find themselves caught in a deadly spiral of violence...

Trusting All I Wantis a women's success novel set principally in contemporary Chicago during a whirlwind year in the life of Lana Delacroix. Her story is one of space, boundaries, and provocative options that must be reduced to painful choices. Joining her along the...

James Joyce's "Dubliners" offers a penetrating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in early 20th-century Dublin. This collection of short stories captures the essence of city life and provides a poignant social commentary on Irish society. Joyce's masterful prose explores themes of stagnation,...

It is 2050 and Johannesburg, South Africa, is the city that got it right. With no private cars, green spaces abound. Universal basic income and guaranteed housing leave people free to enjoy excellent public facilities. Peons (smarter than smartphones) and AI administrators run the...

When Rebecca Morley's carefully constructed life unravels in the unlikeliest of places, she is forced to confront a question she never thought she'd face: Who am I when I am no longer who I was?Far from home, thrust into upheaval she neither chose nor...

As an Italian American family's decades-old secret begins to unravel, they will have to bear the consequences--and face each other--in this thrilling south Brooklyn-set tragic opera of the highest caliber from crime fiction luminary William Boyle. William Boyle is the master of Brooklyn-set crime...

"The Voice of the City" by O. Henry is a compelling collection of twenty-five short stories that delve into the vibrant and often challenging life of New York City. Published in 1908, this anthology captures the essence of urban experience through O. Henry's unique...

"Now offered in translation for the first time, this collection featuring women navigating societal expectations (and their small rebellions) is a classic." -- Boston GlobeA spiky, edgy collection of five sly yet sensitive stories spotlighting clear-eyed and "difficult" women who are navigating their identities...

From the bestselling author of I Hope This Finds You Well comes a sharply funny, surprisingly tender novel about a woman stuck in place, her nosy neighbors, and the journey to find where she belongs--with all the heart of a grown-up The Breakfast Club.Mona...

Some scars don't heal. Some killers don't forget. Life has been good for DCI Jack Logan lately. Happily settled down with the woman of his dreams and a dog he begrudgingly tolerates, things are finally going Jack's way. All that is about to change....

When a smooth-talking thief and his razor-sharp talking lover target a wealthy elder in a quiet neighborhood, the score goes sideways fast. Dare thought the job would be quick and easy, get in, get the loot, get out, get paid. Unfortunately his target wasn't...

'Killing Eve meets Bridget Jones' Crime Monthly'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' The SunShe always gets her man ... but has Maisie Baxter met her match?Maisie Baxter is determined not to let her job as an ethical hitwoman get in the way...

A brutal tale of greed, obsession, and downfall, McTeague: A Story of San Francisco follows a simple dentist whose rise to fortune leads to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimate ruin. Frank Norris's gripping naturalist novel explores the dark forces of fate and human nature in...

The twisted psychological thriller about a T.V. game show that manipulates its contestants into ending their own lives for charity. NORA FICTUS is a show runner for Mendax Productions, the most powerful television network in the world. Having grown up fascinated by Death and...

Arnold Bennett's "Anna of the Five Towns" offers a compelling glimpse into life in the heart of industrial Staffordshire. Set amidst the backdrop of the Five Towns during the Industrial Revolution, this work of social realism paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era....

Step back in time to 19th-century Glasgow with Annie S. Swan's captivating novel, "The Guinea Stamp: A Tale of Modern Glasgow." This meticulously prepared republication offers a glimpse into a bygone era, exploring the complexities of social class and the enduring power of romance...

Return to 19th-century Indiana in Booth Tarkington's "The Gentleman From Indiana," a captivating story of ambition, love, and small-town intrigue. Follow the journey of a young journalist navigating the complexities of political corruption in a close-knit community. This meticulously prepared edition brings Tarkington's classic...

When two young orphans, Walter and Lottie, stumble upon a strange and elaborate plot hatched by a group of con artists, they must risk everything to expose the truth and save an innocent man from a life of imprisonment. This thrilling adventure, penned by...

A RAW, SOUL-SPLITTING NOVEL ABOUT GRIEF, AMBITION, AND THE BRUTAL COST OF BEING HEARD.Lloyd Brannon, Aberdeen's legendary frontman, is dead. The industry mourns, but the machine keeps moving.Kline Thomas sings grunge covers in Alabama dive bars, until one night he sings something else, and...

It's New Year's Day, 2014. Joshua Rothchild, a young NYPD sergeant, and his officers respond to the city's first homicide of the year. The victim is a middle-aged ex-con, found riddled with bullets in a hallway. After an embarrassing mishap at the crime scene,...

✨ What's Inside?In this second installment of The Brownstone Café Mysteries, Christmas unfolds not with sleigh bells, but with suspense, warmth, and the magic of chosen family. When a mysterious jewelry box disappears, five women at a Brooklyn café uncover a web of secrets-and...

The last thing Bryan expected to find that day was love, and the last place he ever expected to find it was in a cemetery. Yet, both those things happened when his eyes first lit upon Carly Miller, a vision of beauty standing mysteriously...

Got a spirit-crushing boss?Well so does Lauren Johnson - five of them.Based on true stories of bosses' political maneuverings and workers under siege, The Boss tells Lauren's story - a talented but naive professional struggling under a self-serving, insensitive boss who undermines her at...

Faye Gardner needs to sort her life out. Dumped by her boyfriend, overlooked in her job, lingering in her South London bedsit ... this is no way to live when her ex is parading his happiness with his swanky new girlfriend from Hong Kong....

John Dos Passos's "Manhattan Transfer" captures the relentless energy and dramatic social shifts of early 20th-century New York City. This landmark of literary modernism explores the sprawling metropolis of Manhattan and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants. A panoramic vision of urban...

Ernest Poole's "His Family" offers a compelling portrait of family dynamics against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic exploration of social change and the immigrant experience. Through the lens of urban life, the...

Six Stories About Motoring Nowhere is a collection of short stories by indie musician and writer, Ancient Champion. Throughout people just motor nowhere. Ancient Champion began writing this on a bus to Colmore Row. The juddering and shaking making it feel like journeying on...

In the entertainment world, the spotlight shines on the beautiful-- but behind the scenes are those who make the magic happen. Amy Greene is one of them. As head of marketing and public relations at the Cinema Channel, a beloved yet struggling cable network...

Ralph makes the best corndogs in Kansas-golden, crispy perfection on a stick. But perfection doesn't pay the bills, and with money running out before the month does, his wife's had enough of scraping by. Enter the "Dollartorium," a too-good-to-be-true business scheme promising riches for...

In this debut crime-horror story collection, David Simmons drags you into a phantasmagoric Baltimore where the dead refuse to stay dead and the living claw for meaning.Hallucinatory and darkly comic love stories are set against the gritty backdrop of the city, where guns and...