The four novels in this Library of America volume show Wharton at the height of her powers as a social observer and critic, examining American and European lives with a vision rich in detail, satire, and tragedy. In all of them her strong and autobiographical impulse is disciplined by her writer's craft and her unfailing regard for her audience. The House of Mirth (1905), Wharton's tenth book and her first novel of contemporary life, was an immediate runaway bestseller, with 140,000 copies in print within three months of publication. The story of young Lily Bart and her tragic sojourn among

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Includes Dean Koontz's short story "Wilderness"--first time in print In Innocence, Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever. He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen. She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found. But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance--and nothing less than destiny--has

It's Halloween in Whisker Haven Ms. Featherbon has decked out the Pawlace in spooky decorations, and everyone is getting ready for the big costume contest All the Palace Pets know which costumes to wear except for Berry, who is downright stumped Will she ever find the perfect costume? Relive all of the adventure from the upcoming Halloween-themed Whisker Haven Tales short form episode with this storybook-and-CD-set. The CD includes word-for-word narration, thrilling sound effects, and original character voices from the