- The light in the ruins, a novel, Chris Bohjalian
- Nail's crossing, a novel, Kris Lackey
- The notorious Benedict Arnold, a true story of adventure, heroism, & treachery, Steve Sheinkin
- Aleph, by Paulo Coelho ; translated by Margaret Jull Costa
- The Inquisitor's tale, or, the three magical children and their holy dog, Adam Gidwitz
- The boys in the boat, the true story of an American team's epic journey to win gold at the 1936 Olympics, Daniel James Brown
- Our souls at night, a novel, Kent Haruf
- Wedding night, Sophie Kinsella
- Everybody's fool, Richard Russo