Fiction - City Life

After buying a first-class ticket on an airplane back to Chicago, a man indulges in the amenities of a magic lounge offered to all first-class passengers. His travel plans get complicated as a computer glitch causes complications with the flight. The lounge provides a...

A village in flames. A warrior with no past. And a girl whose silent love would change everything. **The Path Back to Heart** is an emotional fantasy journey that follows Gla, an ordinary young man whose world is shattered when his village is attacked...

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Peranakan culture with this beautifully crafted novel by Roy Phang. For Emily Chan, food is family, culture, and history. But when her father, the legendary Chef Michael Chan, passes away, she inherits more than just...

Isis, a 31-year-old ride-or-die chick, been holdin' it down for her man Jamal for over a decade. They got a beautiful 4-year-old daughter, and Isis is the perfect girlfriend, workin' a steady job and makin' sure her household is on point. But Jamal? He's...

Welcome to the Global Banquet- Poems, stories and vision of a Global Citizen.Some restaurants have the smallest tables. Couples prefer their tables, as do individuals who enjoy their privacy. When groups of friends, work colleagues, or family members sit at a long table, they...

Mari's life looks perfect on the 'gram: flawless selfies, glamorous outfits, and makeup tutorials that slay. But behind the scenes, she's barely holding it together. After her fiancé of one year ditched her, Mari's been frontin', keepin' up the facade while her heart's in...

In the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the streets ain't no playground. It's a battleground where sex, brutality, and crime rule the night. Four fierce women-Mia, Lira, Brianna, and Monica-find themselves at a dangerous crossroads, trapped by the toxic men who claim to love them...

Monie had it all-brains, beauty, and a bright future. But when she fell for Rico, a charming hustler with a dangerous edge, her life spiraled into the gritty underworld of the streets. Monie was blinded by love, unaware of the storm brewing. The feds...

Gossip Girl meets Ugly Betty in this binge-worthy series where a rising star intern gets entangled in a power struggle.Fresh out of design school for the summer, Adaira Donovan lands her dream internship at iconic fashion house House of Wilder. Known for its exquisite...

In this urban story, we follow the protagonist as they grapple with loss, faith, and the complexities of life. They embark on a journey of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Raised in the church, they draw strength from their deep-rooted faith and the wisdom passed...

"When I get home, I say, thank God I made it." Anonymous subway rider - Bronx, New York, 1979.In the early 1980s crime was rampant in New York City, especially in the dirty, dark, grimy subway. New Yorkers forced to ride the trains to...

Are you ready for a story that will sweep you off your feet and tug at your heartstrings?"Her Hating Glance: Hatred to Passionate Love" is not just another romance-it's a rollercoaster journey of emotions, revelations, and the transformative power of love. Buckle Up, Here's...

Three's a Crowd: The absolute must-have friends to lovers sexy read for fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey. Tropes & Themes Childhood sweethearts Love Triangle Friends to lovers Cannes film festival setting Hollywood star hero Temptation All the spice Second chances He was...

A cheeky chappy comedianCharlie is most comfortable playing the funny man in front of boisterous crowds in London's comedy clubs. But he's about to be swapping his routine for wedding speeches. And his new acquaintance Sarah, thinks he is anything but amusing.The woman who's...

At the Ship & Anchor on 17th Avenue, Drew defends his decision to work on the oil rigs despite the loneliness of the job. But when his former girlfriend wants to get back together, Drew has to decide, is the money and long weeks...

"A book about life and all of the wonderful things it is made of. Starring a vibrant cast of characters, Dollops Of Dreams is a book about budding romance, beautiful friendships, and the family that holds it all together. With a dash and a...

This is a collection of two novellas highlighting two burning problems that the society faces today - ill-treatment of in-laws in the hands of their daughter-in-law and live-in relationship.Author: Ajay MohapatraISBN-10: 1645602427ISBN-13: 9781645602422Publisher: Black Eagle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/25/2022Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

Step back in time with William C. Falkner's "The White Rose of Memphis," a compelling work of 19th-century Southern fiction. Set against the backdrop of Memphis, Tennessee, this historical novel offers a glimpse into city life during a pivotal era. Immerse yourself in a...

Author: Alex FardonISBN-13: 9798994325421Publisher: Alex FardonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2026Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.71d

Len and Maxine Vember are known for throwing the best parties in town. After the drinks and polite laughter come the real invitations: husbands drop their house keys into a bowl, and wives draw for the night's partner. It's what passes for freedom and...

In the swinging 1960s, Anne Freeman sells pleasure at fifty dollars a night, working the hotels and nightclubs of a pulsing West Coast city. But it's not all fun and sexy games. A crooked vice cop circles her. A slick pimp wants her in...

The Colton agency is fighting for survival, chasing a lucrative women's-wear account that could keep the doors open. But the real battle is inside the firm-where desire, jealousy, and ambition burn hotter than any sales pitch. Murch Colton's wife, Diana, slips into a dangerous...

Oliva's life has taken a sharp, unexpected turn. Accepting the loss of her marriage, and financial stability, she attempts to regain control of her life through her talent as a painter and sculptor. In a bold move, Olivia risks everything to put her name...

Shameless Honeymoon is a brisk, emotionally sharp story of desire, bad decisions, and the moment a young woman stops letting other people steer her life.Kathy Neilson came to Greenwich Village to dance, not to bankroll a man who keeps breaking her heart. But Tommy...

This anthology of fictional short stories, by Kenneth Francis, follows curious moments in the lives of alienated characters confronted in a moral maze of theological, technological, and existential angst in dark places where AI hologram ghosts malfunction, lucid dreams become nightmares, and murderous misfits...

MILAN, SUMMER, 1987: THE HEROIN CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Sandro Lago is a teenage junky exhausted and adrift in Milan's seedy underworld of the mid-1980s, on the run from a killer, cops, a Milanese mobster, and his own syringe-inspired demons. Robi Johnson, in Chicago,...

Robert Fitzgerald has a dream. Yearning for the stability of an ideal of family life that has always eluded him, he moves into town fresh from personal tragedy but determined to create a new kind of family unit. Life-affirming and unconventional, resolved to learn...

Nick Moran is one of that hapless tribe you hear about on occasion: an English PhD who can't find a job. Even when he does, years later and after a second career as a hack Hollywood screenwriter falls apart, the department at a university...

After being imprisoned and tortured for 72 days because of his writing and political views, a Chinese dissident turned short-story writer makes his way out of China through the mountains, stops in Vietnam for one day, and then ends up in Frankfurt, and later...

In this highly entertaining and often racy story, you can't help but root for the credulous kid in his wrinkled suit and bow tie, as he navigates the seedy world of old time Hollywood. It's 1955 and 30-year-old Charles "Tuckie" Kendall has big dreams...

ZZ is an anomaly in a world of power and money. His name is Zhang Zhan, which connotes 'stretching' and 'spreading of wings', and his parents are fiercely ambitious minor party officials, climbing the lower rungs of what they see as a golden ladder...

Ambition trumps love and romance, doesn't it? Holly sucks when it comes to choosing the perfect man, and at three duds for three, she's turning her back on the dating game. Instead, she'll embrace ambition, concentrate on her favored sport and her promise to...

Set amidst the London riots of 2011, Benjamin Rudge is a story of society's concept of what constitutes right and wrong, beginning with a protest about the shooting by police of a man suspected to be engaged in crime and going on to involve...

Includes Author-Curated Discussion Questions! The reunited Lund siblings, separated as children by Social Services, find that family, whether held together by blood or by choice, can be both a curse and a blessing, an obstacle and a point of connection.Set in Vancouver during the...

This is a novel of wanderlust, the simplest joys, youth and disillusionment, a raw portrayal of traveling and being misplaced in the 21st century. At twenty-two, Sonny travels alone for the first time in Vietnam where he socializes and has relationships he's only fantasized...

Explore the depths of human isolation in Waldo David Frank's "The unwelcome man," a powerful work of American fiction that resonates with the complexities of 20th-century urban life. This meticulously prepared edition revives a compelling exploration of social alienation through the lens of psychological...

Delve into the heart of Victorian England with Israel Zangwill's "Jinny the Carrier," a compelling work of social commentary set against the backdrop of bustling London. This meticulously prepared republication offers a window into the lives of the working class, presenting a nuanced character...

Step into the harsh realities of early 20th-century Glasgow with Patrick MacGill's powerful novel, "The Rat-Pit." A stark and unflinching work of social realism, this enduring story plunges readers into the lives of the working class struggling against poverty in a brutal urban landscape....

Step into the harsh realities of early 20th-century Glasgow with Patrick MacGill's powerful novel, "The Rat-Pit." A stark and unflinching work of social realism, this enduring story plunges readers into the lives of the working class struggling against poverty in a brutal urban landscape....

"On the Stairs," by Henry B. Fuller, offers a compelling glimpse into 19th-century urban life. Set against the backdrop of Chicago, this work of American literature explores themes of social class and the everyday experiences of people navigating a rapidly changing city. Fuller's narrative...

Return to the heartland of America with William Allen White's "In Our Town," a collection of short stories that paints a vivid portrait of small-town life in the early 20th century. Through insightful social commentary and a keen eye for detail, White captures the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Tatiana "Pluta" Spektor was a mostly happy, if awkward, young girl--until her sociologist father was disappeared during Argentina's Dirty War. Sent a world away by her grieving mother to attend boarding school outside New York City, Pluta wrestles along with the unresolved tragedy and...

Author: Quintin JardineISBN-10: 0755357701ISBN-13: 9780755357703Publisher: HeadlineLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2009Pages: 416Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 1.04d

The Ordinary Seaman, the second novel from acclaimed writer Francisco Goldman is a lyrical and spellbinding story of hope, despair, and the promise of love. The ordinary seaman is Esteban, a 19-year-old veteran of the war in Nicaragua, who has come to America with...

Winner of the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction and a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, The Long Night of White Chickens marked the brilliant debut of Francisco Goldman's internationally acclaimed writing career.The Long Night of White Chickens is a novel born of two...

Between the living and the lost, one woman delivers the truth.Josie Gray has always believed Miss Sylvie's Bistrot could be a sanctuary for the living... and the dead, with whom she can communicate. As the restaurant struggles to survive in Greenwich Village, the challenges...

Fresh out of college in New England, a young woman returns home to New Orleans and is quickly pulled back into the city's "wastrel-youth contingent" in this cult-classic novel of love and decadence, now with a new introduction.Nancy Lemann's voice is one of the...

The Online Connection is an emotional and captivating romance about two people living in completely different worlds who unexpectedly find each other online.Miranda never imagined a simple late night chat would change her life. Living in Toronto and feeling lost in the quiet loneliness...

Some families fall apart. The Dyers fight their way back together.When aspiring chef Claire Benson arrives in San Francisco, she expects long shifts and low pay-not to be pulled into the lives of two troubled brothers from Wyoming. Mark and Sid Dyer have come...