A brilliantly witty memoir telling the story of a young woman's determined struggle for freedom

This novel is based on the true story of a remarkable woman's life-long relationship with birds. Concert violinist and poet's daughter Len Howard decides at forty to devote the rest to birds, defying society's expectations and contributing to its thinking on the natural world.

A fiendish classic murder mystery, from one of Japan's greatest crime writers.

A bone-chilling collection of uncanny tales from one of the great masters of the ghost story

A brilliantly weird literary fantasy set in a Lapland filled with mythical creatures

From international bestseller Muriel Barbery., this is a stunning tale of friendship, secrets and a father's enduring love.

The Akutagawa Prize-winning stories from one of the most highly regarded and provocative contemporary Japanese writers: part of our Japanese novella series, showcasing the best contemporary Japanese writing