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CH INUA ACHEBEThe African TrilogyThings Fall Apart; Arrow of God; No Longer at EaseForeword by Kwame Anthony Appiah

Achebe imagines the lives of three generations of an African community as their world is up-ended by the forces of colonialism from the arrival of the British to the waning days of empire.The trilogy opens with Things Fall Apart, the tale of Okonkwo, a hero in his village, whose clashes with missionaries lead to his fall from grace. Arrow of God takes up the ongoing conflict between continuity and change as Ezeulu, the chief priest, finds his authority is under threat from rivals and colonial functionaries. But he believes himself to be untouch-able and is determined to lead his people, even if it is towards their own destruction. In No Longer at Ease, Okonkwo's grandson, educated in England, returns to a civil-service job in Lagos, only to see his morality erode as he clings to his membership in the ruling elite. Penguin Classics Paperback • 576 pages • 978-0-14-313134-2 • $25.00

NGUGI WA TH IONG 'ODevil on the CrossIntroduction by Namwali SerpellSeries Editor Chinua Achebe

Devil on the Cross was written in secret, on toilet paper, while Ngũgĩ was in prison. It tells the tragic story of Wariinga, a young woman who moves from a rural Kenyan town to the capi-tal, Nairobi, only to be exploited by her boss and later by a corrupt businessman. Wariinga begins to realize that her problems are symptoms of a societal malaise, and that much of the misfortune stems from Western, capitalist influences on her country. An impassioned cry for a Kenya free of dictatorship and for African writers to work in their own dialects, Devil on the Cross has had a profound influence on Africa and post-colonial African literature.Penguin Classics Paperback • 320 pages • 978-0-14-310736-1 • $16.00

MARIA TATAR , ed i t o rBeauty and the BeastClassic Tales About Animal Brides and Grooms from Around the WorldPreeminent fairy tale scholar Maria Tatar brings together tales from different cultures from ancient times to the present highlighting the continuities and the range of themes that have been used both to keep young women in their place and to encourage them to rebel. With fresh commentary, she shows us what animals and monsters tell us about ourselves and the transformative power of empathy.“A rich, intriguing volume highly recommended for fairy-tale fans.”—BooklistPenguin Classics Paperback • 240 pages • 978-0-14-311169-6 • $16.00

MINSOO KANG, t r ans la to rThe Story of Hong GildongIntroduction and Notes by the Translator

A new, definitive translation of the quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king."[A] marvel-filled swashbuckler....Besides being half fairy tale, half social protest nov-el, The Story of Hong Gildong possesses a profound resonance for modern Koreans.” —Michael Dirda, The Washington PostPenguin Classics Paperback • 128 pages • 978-0-14-310769-9 • $15.00SELECTED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE WASHINGTON POST

JANE AUSTENLove and Freindship: And Other Youthful WritingsEdited and Introduced with Notes by Christine Alexander

Jane Austen’s earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven years old, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work. This edition includes all of Austen’s juvenilia, including History of England, written by a “partial, prejudiced and ignorant Historian,” and the novella Lady Susan, in which the anti-heroine schemes her way through high society. Penguin Classics Paperback • 512 pages • 978-0-14-139511-1 • $16.00

JAMES JOYCEA Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManCentennial EditionForeword by Karl Ove Knausgaard; Notes by Seamus DeaneCover illustrated by Roman Muradov

Joyce's first and most approachable novel narrates the Dublin upbringing of Stephen Deda-lus, from his youthful days at Clongowes Wood College to his radical questioning of conven-tion. In doing so, it provides an oblique self-portrait of the young Joyce himself. At its center lie questions of origin, authority, and the relationship of an artist to his family and culture.Penguin Classics Paperback • 336 pages • 978-0-14-310824-5 • $17.00

HERMAN MELV ILLEBilly Budd, Bartleby, and Other StoriesIntroduction and Notes by Peter M. Coviello

In the sorrowful tragedy of Billy Budd, Sailor; the controlled rage of Benito Cereno; and the tantalizing enigma of Bartleby, the Scrivener; Melville reveals himself as a singular storyteller of tremendous range and power. Melville cuts to the heart of race, class, capitalism, and glo-balism in America, deftly navigating political and social issues that still resonate. This collec-tion also features the authoritative Northwestern-Newberry text of The Piazza Tales.Penguin Classics Paperback • 368 pages • 978-0-14-310760-6 • $11.00

CLAUDE McKAYAmiable with Big TeethEdited by Jean-Christophe Cloutier and Brent Hayes Edwards

The newly discovered final novel by Claude McKay is a rich and multilayered portrayal of life in 1930s Harlem and a historical protest for black freedom. At once a penetrating satire of political machinations in Depression-era Harlem and a far-reaching story of global in-trigue and romance, Amiable with Big Teeth plunges into the concerns, anxieties, hopes, and dreams of African-Americans at a moment of crisis for the soul of Harlem—and America.Penguin Classics Paperback • 352 pages • 978-0-14-310731-6 • $28.00

JAMES THURBERThe 13 ClocksPenguin Classics Deluxe EditionIntroduction by Neil Gaiman; Illustrated by Marc Simont

“There are spys, monsters, betrayals, hair’s-breadth escapes, spells to be broken and all the usual accouterments, but Thurber gives the proceedings his own particular deadpan spin….It all makes for a rousing concoction of adventure, humor and satire that defies any conventional classification.”—Los Angeles TimesPenguin Classics Paperback • 128 pages • 978-0-14-311014-9 • $15.00 Fo

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MOHSIN HAMIDExit WestIn a country on the brink of civil war, two young people embark on a furtive love affair, and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest in their city. As the violence escalates, Nadia and Saeed decide that they must leave their homeland and old lives behind.“Hamid has created a fictional universe that captures the global perils percolating beneath today’s headlines, while at the same time painting an unnervingly dystopian portrait of what might lie down the road.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York TimesRiverhead Hardcover • 240 pages • 978-0-7352-1217-6 • $26.00

ALEX GEORGESetting Free the KitesIn 1976, on his first day of eighth grade, Robert Carter meets confident, fearless, and impetu-ous Nathan Tilly. Robert and Nathan’s budding friendship is forged in the crucible of two family tragedies, and as the boys struggle to come to terms with loss, they take summer jobs at the local amusement park. It’s there that Nathan’s boundless capacity for optimism threatens to overwhelm them both, and where they learn harsh truths about family, desire, and revenge.“This generous, poignant novel addresses family, friendship, and dealing with cata-strophic loss....A beautifully wrought work for fans of literary fiction and coming-of-age novels.”—Library Journal Putnam Hardcover • 336 pages • 978-0-399-16210-7 • $27.00

TRACY CHEVAL IERAt the Edge of the OrchardIn 1838, a pioneer family buys saplings from a local tree man known as John Appleseed. Fifteen years later, their youngest child makes his way across the country, haunted by the family he left behind. But when his past makes an unexpected appearance he must decide whether to strike out again or stake his own claim to a home at last. “Chevalier’s research is painstakingly detailed without weighing down the story….Che-valier has created a patchwork of stories….Together they form a picture of lives wrested from an unforgiving land, but with a promise of renewal.”—The GuardianPenguin Paperback • 304 pages • 978-0-14-311097-2 • $16.00

ANDREW H ILLEMANWorld, Chase Me DownA rousing debut novel based on the forgotten true story of a Robin Hood of the Ameri-can frontier who pulls off the first successful kidnapping for ransom in U.S. history.“A rollicking great read that careens between funny and poignant, intimate and epic, action-packed and romantic.”—Michael Punke, author of The RevenantPenguin Paperback • 352 pages • 978-0-14-311147-4 • $16.00

ARTHUR MILLERPresence: Collected StoriesPenguin Classics Deluxe Edition

Miller pulls apart the threads of American life with tender humanism and unmatched psychological realism. This vital collection celebrates not just the Miller we know through his most often-performed plays, but the whole of his astounding depth as an artist.Penguin Classics Paperback • 384 pages • 978-0-14-310847-4 • $25.00

ZAD IE SMITHSwing TimeTwo brown girls who dream of being dancers develop a complicated friendship that ends in their twenties. One makes it to the chorus line but struggles with adult life, while the other travels the world as a famous singer's assistant, trying to fulfill grand philanthropic ambitions.“Brilliant….Smith identifies the impossible contradiction all adults are asked to main-tain—be true to yourself, and still contain multitudes; be proud of your heritage, but don't be defined by it.”—NPR.org Penguin Press Hardcover • 464 pages • 978-1-59420-398-5 • $27.00

KARAN MAHAJANThe Association of Small BombsAfter two brothers are killed by a bomb in Delhi, their parents and surviving friend struggle to cope. Woven among their accounts of the aftermath are the perspectives of a young activ-ist and the bomb maker who has forsaken his own life for the independence of his homeland.“Wonderful….Smart, devastating, unpredictable, and enviably adept in its handling of tragedy and its fallout.”—Fiona Maazel, The New York Times Book ReviewPenguin Paperback • 288 pages • 978-0-14-310927-3 • $16.00A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST; A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE FICTION BOOK OF 2016NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, NEW YORK MAGAZINE, THE HUFFINGTON POST, AND THE GUARDIAN

RYAN NORTHTo Be or Not To Be: A Chooseable-Path AdventureFeaturing over 100 different endings, each illustrated by today's greatest artists, incredible side quests, fun puzzles, and a book-within-a-book instead of a play-within-a-play, this choo-sable-path version of To Be or Not To Be continuously offers up new surprises and secrets.“Utterly brilliant.”—Lev Grossman, TimeRiverhead Paperback • 368 pages • 978-0-7352-1219-0 • $20.00

NAOMI JACKSONThe Star Side of Bird HillTwo sisters, ages 10 and 16, are exiled from Brooklyn to Barbados after their mother can no longer care for them. For the summer of 1989, they live with their grandmother, a midwife.“Jackson’s evocative, lyrical writing…makes Barbados come to life….Lovely.”—NPR.orgPenguin Paperback • 304 pages • 978-0-14-310916-7 • $16.00

CELESTE NGEverything I Never Told YouWhen the 16-year-old daughter of a Chinese American family living in 1970s small-town Ohio is found dead, the delicate balancing act that has kept the family together tumbles into chaos, forcing them to confront long-held secrets. “A subtle meditation on gender, race and the weight of one generation’s unfulfilled am-bitions upon the shoulders—and in the heads—of the next.”—San Francisco ChroniclePenguin Paperback • 320 pages • 978-0-14-312755-0 • $16.00A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR’S CHOICE; WINNER OF THE ALEX AWARD; WIN-NER OF THE APALA AWARD FOR FICTION; NEA BIG READ SELECTION; NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, BOOKLIST, ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, SHELF AWARENESS, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, AND CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER

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