20 Best Books Of 1994 (2023 Update)

This brilliant fabulist novel combines the delight of kipling's just so stories with the metaphysical adventure of jonah and the whale, as pi, the son of a zookeeper, is marooned aboard a lifeboat with a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan, and a tiger. winner of the 2002 man booker prize for fiction pi patel is an unusual boy. the son of a zookeeper, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of animal behavior, a fervent love of stories, and practices not only his native hinduism, but also christianity and islam. pi finds himself alone in a lifeboat, his only companions a hyena, an orangutan, a wounded zebra, and richard parker, a 450-pound bengal tiger. soon the tiger has dispatched all but pi, whose fear, knowledge, and cunning allow him to coexist with richard parker for 227 days lost at sea. when they finally reach the coast of mexico, richard parker flees to the jungle, never to be seen again. the japanese authorities who interrogate pi refuse to believe his story and press him to tell them the truth. after hours of coercion, pi tells a second story, a story much less fantastical, much more conventional-but is it more true? life of pi is at once a realistic, rousing adventure and a meta-tale of survival that explores the redemptive power of storytelling and the transformative nature of fiction. it's a story, as one character puts it, to make you believe in god.

Obsessed by creating life itself, victor frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life by electricity. but his botched creature, rejected by frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear.

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#1 new york times bestseller – goodreads choice award winner – meet elizabeth zott: a “formidable, unapologetic and inspiring” (parade) scientist in 1960s california whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved tv cooking show in this novel that is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel” (the new york times book review) and “witty, sometimes hilarious . . . the catch-22 of early feminism.” (stephen king, via twitter) a best book of the year: the new york times, washington post, npr, oprah daily, entertainment weekly, newsweek“the most delightful novel i read this year . . . fresh and surprising . . . i laughed out loud!” —philip galanes, the new york times "a unique heroine . . . you'll find yourself wishing she wasn’t fictional." —seattle times chemist elizabeth zott is not your average woman. in fact, elizabeth zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. but it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at hastings research institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. except for one: calvin evans; the lonely, brilliant, nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. true chemistry results. but like science, life is unpredictable. which is why a few years later elizabeth zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of america’s most beloved cooking show supper at six. elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. but as her following grows, not everyone is happy. because as it turns out, elizabeth zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. she’s daring them to change the status quo. laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, lessons in chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.

The author of the twilight series of #1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake. – melanie stryder refuses to fade away. the earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. – wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. but there was one difficulty wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. – melanie fills wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man melanie loves–jared, a human who still lives in hiding. unable to separate herself from her body's desires, wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. as outside forces make wanderer and melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love. – featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, the host is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time.

Soon to be a major motion picture, the giver, the 1994 newbery medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. the haunting story centers on twelve-year-old jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. not until he is given his life assignment as the receiver of memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. lois lowry has written three companion novels to the giver, including gathering blue, messenger, and son.

The challenge built to last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the dna of an enterprise from the verybeginning. but what about the company that is not born with great dna? how can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? the study for years, this question preyed on the mind of jim collins. are there companies that defy gravity and convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? and if so, what are the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? the standards using tough benchmarks, collins and his research team identified a set of elite companies that made the leap to great results and sustained those results for at least fifteen years. how great? what was different? why did one set of companies become truly great performers while the other set remained only good? over five years, the team analyzed the histories of all twenty-eight companies in the study. after sifting through mountains of data and thousands of pages of interviews, collins and his crew discovered the key determinants of greatness — why some companies make the leap and others don't. the findings the findings of the good to great study will surprise many readers and shed light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. the findings include:level 5 leaders: the research team was shocked to discover the type of leadership required to achieve greatness. the hedgehog concept (simplicity within the three circles): to go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence. a culture of discipline: when you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great results. technology accelerators: good-to-great companies think differently about the role of technology. the flywheel and the doom loop: those who launch radical change programs and wrenching restructurings will almost certainly fail to make the leap.“ some of the key concepts discerned in the study,” comments jim collins, "fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people.” perhaps, but who can afford to ignore these findings?

"scottoline is a master."–philadelphia inquirermurder, intrigue, and romance collide in new york times bestselling author lisa scottoline's clever and fast-paced legal thriller.starting over again after her divorce, philadelphia lawyer grace rossi works part time for handsome judge armen gregorian in the federal appeals court. assigned to an explosive death penalty appeal, a long day of work unexpectedly leads to a night of passion with the chief judge. but when gregorian is found dead the next morning, an apparent suicide, grace knows she must uncover the truth. suddenly this working mother finds herself investigating a murder, unearthing a secret bank account, and following a trail of bribery and judicial corruption hidden even from the fbi. in no time at all, grace under fire takes on a whole new meaning. with the help of an undercover federal agent, she will risk everything to see justice done.

The instant new york times bestsellerby the acclaimed author of in the realm of hungry ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing.in this revolutionary book, renowned physician gabor maté eloquently dissects how in western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. nearly 70 percent of americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. in canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. in europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. and everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. so what is really “normal” when it comes to health? over four decades of clinical experience, maté has come to recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. for all our expertise and technological sophistication, western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. now maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society—and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. cowritten with his son daniel, the myth of normal is maté’s most ambitious and urgent book yet.

In a dream, the narrator boards a bus on a drizzly afternoon in hell and embarks on an incredible voyage to heaven. anyone in hell is invited on board, and anyone may remain in heaven if he or she so chooses. this powerful, exquisitely written fantasy is one of c.s. lewis's most enduring works of fiction and a profound meditation on good and evil and on what god really offers us.

An instant new york times bestseller – a barnes & noble best book of 2022a library reads pick – an indie next pick – a goodreads best fantasy choice award nominee – the much-beloved book *this new edition includes a very special, never-before-seen bonus story, 'pages to fill.' *after a lifetime of bounties and bloodshed, viv is hanging up her sword for the last time. but old and new rivals stand in the way of success — not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is. if viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone. – but the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. and whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.“ take a break from epic battles and saving the world. legends & lattes is a low-stakes fantasy that delivers exactly what's advertised: a wholesome, cozy novel that feels like a warm hug. this is my new comfort read.”—genevieve gornichec, author of the witch's heart

Nominated as one of america’s best-loved novels by pbs’s the great american readthings fall apart is the first of three novels in chinua achebe's critically acclaimed african trilogy. it is a classic narrative about africa's cataclysmic encounter with europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. told through the fictional experiences of okonkwo, a wealthy and fearless igbo warrior of umuofia in the late 1800s, things fall apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his igbo traditions by british political andreligious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. with more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, things fall apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to african experience. achebe does not only capture life in a pre-colonial african village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities.

A new york times bestseller*a book autumn and finn used to be inseparable. but then something changed. or they changed. now, they do their best to ignore each other. – autumn has her boyfriend jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. and finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around. – that still doesn't stop the way autumn feels every time she and finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. maybe they should be together. – but come august, things will change forever. and as time passes, autumn will be forced to confront how else life might have been different if they had never parted ways… captivating and heartbreaking, if he had been with me is perfect for readers looking for: contemporary teen romance books – unputdownable & bingeworthy novels – complex emotional ya storiestiktok books – jenny han meets dear even hanson – colleen hover fans

Instant #1 new york times bestseller#1 international bestseller the beloved star of friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this “candid, darkly funny… poignant” memoir (the new york times) a most anticipated book by time, associated press, goodreads, usa today, and more!“ hi, my name is matthew, although you may know me by another name. my friends call me matty. and i should be dead.” so begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor matthew perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old matthew, who traveled from montreal to los angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in canada; twenty-four-year-old matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called friends like us. . . and so much more.in an extraordinary story that only he could tell—and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it—matthew perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. but he also details the peace he’s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. friends, lovers, and the big terrible thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening—as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

In the explosive finale to the epic romantic saga, bella has one final choice to make. should she stay mortal and strengthen her connection to the werewolves, or leave it all behind to become a vampire? when you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. how could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? if your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? if it was someone you truly loved? to be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for bella swan. pulled in one direction by her intense passion for edward cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf jacob black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs. this astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the twilight saga illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic. it's here! #1 bestselling author stephenie meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of twilight with the highly anticipated companion, midnight sun: the iconic love story of bella and edward told from the vampire's point of view. "people do not want to just read meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." — time "a literary phenomenon." — the new york times

La novela controversial, oscura, que te cuestionará sobre el bien y el mal. puro rock 'n roll. en 1994 comenzó una historia que jamás debió haber ocurrido. eloísa y sebastián lo tienen todo, dinero, belleza, inteligencia, maldad y perversión. pero no viven bajo las reglas de la sociedad que los demás mortales. no dejaron que nadie se interpusiera en el camino de sus depravaciones, solo ellos mismos. una historia de amor, obsesión y locura. no es una novela de valores tradicionales, ni para todo público. hay personas que son maldad pura, hay personas que no pueden detenerse ante nada, ni nadie. y si he de decirles: el papel lo aguanta todo, pero quizás tú no.

2022 pulitzer prize finalist in fiction – a new york times “biggest new books coming out in september” selection · a new york times book review editors choice pick · a guardian “50 biggest books of autumn 2021” selection · an esquire “best books of fall 2021” selection · a buzzfeed “best books coming out this fall” selection · a bustle “most anticipated books of september 2021” selection · a lit – hub “22 novels you need to read this fall” selection · a kirkus reviews “16 best books to read in september” selection · a root september “page – turner”“this story shimmers. shakes. wails. moves to rhythms long forgotten . . . in many ways: holy. [a] masterpiece.”—the new york times book review – the epic rendering of a black woman’s journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial brazil; the return of a major voice in american literature. – first discovered and edited by toni morrison, gayl jones has been described as one of the great literary writers of the 20th century. now, for the first time in over 20 years, jones is ready to publish again. palmares is the first of five new works by gayl jones to be published in the next two years, rewarding longtime fans and bringing her talent to a new generation of readers. – intricate and compelling, palmares recounts the journey of almeyda, a black slave girl who comes of age on portuguese plantations and escapes to a fugitive slave settlement called palmares. following its destruction, almeyda embarks on a journey across colonial brazil to find her husband, lost in battle. – her story brings to life a world impacted by greed, conquest, and colonial desire. she encounters a mad lexicographer, desperate to avoid military service; a village that praises a god living in a nearby cave; and a medicine woman who offers great magic, at a greater price. – combining the author’s mastery of language and voice with her unique brand of mythology and magical realism, jones reimagines the historical novel. the result is a sweeping saga spanning a quarter century, with vibrant settings and unforgettable characters, steeped in the rich oral tradition of its world. of gayl jones, the new yorker noted, “[her] great achievement is to reckon with both history and interiority, and to collapse the boundary between them.” like nothing else before it, palmares embodies this gift.

Tim graham's award-winning photographs provide a yearly companion and guide to the activities of britain's monarchy.

Tim graham's award-winning photographs provide a yearly companion and guide to the activities of britain's monarchy.