Memoirs by Pablo Neruda (1977, Farrar Straus Giroux)

This novel draws you in with its simple, elegant cover first.

A Vanished World Roman Vishniac 1984 1st Ed HC Farrar, Straus & Giroux

What stands out about this activity book is the way it builds confidence.

Pleading Guilty Scott Turow 1993 Third Printing Legal Thriller Farrar Straus

This activity book has a section where you decode ancient symbols.

Doctor De Soto William Steig 1982 First Edition Farrar Straus & Giroux w/DJ

What stands out about this novel is its lyrical, almost musical prose.

Doctor De Soto William Steig 1982 First Edition Farrar Straus & Giroux w/DJ

A nice touch in this activity book is the friendly animal characters guiding you.

The Life and Death of Yellow Bird by James Forman – Farrar Straus Giroux 1975 HC

What stands out about this activity book is the quirky themes on each page.

FORBIDDEN PLANET by Stuart-1990 Sunburst -FSG-PB-Jon Agee cover

A nice touch is how this novel uses silence as a narrative tool.

Mona by Pola Oloixarac Hardcover Farrar Straus Giroux Hispanic Literary Novel

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

Becoming Felix Nancy Hope Wilson 1996 Farrar Straus Giroux First Edition HB w/DJ

This novel is a careful study of how people change over time.

Polish Complex by Tadeusz Konwicki HC DJ 1st ED Farrar Straus Giroux 1982

What stands out about this novel is its emotional authenticity.