Local AnaestheticStarusch, a 40 year old teacher of German and history, undergoes protracted dental treatment in an office where TV is used to distract the patients. Under local anesthesia, the patient projects onto the screen his past and present with the fluidity and visual quality of the movies. A satirical portrait of social confusions. Translated by Ralph Manheim. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Beauvoir vividly evokes her friendships

Merton takes us down a different spiritual journey than his previous books

This incredible Outback adventure story—and New York Times bestseller—offers readers a profound spiritual journey and an opportunity to discover the wisdom of an ancient culture and to hear its powerful message

and Sinker brings the heat in this enemies to lovers rom-com about two rivals who team up to flip a house because their chemistry will either burn the place down or ignite a passion that neither can ignore

It is a profound exploration of the many

wrought with such deft precision and care

a fulfilling life of thoroughly realized achievement

“Dizzyingly wonderful

In her first season in New York

and deep curiosity for home cooking

that devotion and commitment are the true essence of the game—and of life itself

yet even Margaret’s love and support cannot overcome Patience’s insecurity and uncertainty