Prospect Books imprint: 68 books

The Los Angeles Times–bestselling author of Helen of Pasadena offers a “charmingly funny and effortless read” about new love, new life, and Shakespeare (Library Journal, starred review)****. English professor Elizabeth Lancaster is living her perfectly orchestrated, perfectly dull life...

When grifter Radar Hoverlander gets tangled in a dangerous con in Austin, “Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen fans should be pleased” (Publishers Weekly). After pulling world-class cons in California and New Mexico, Radar Hoverlander and his crew—including girlfriend and grift artist, Allie...

Otherwise Fables gives new wit and depth to the beloved mode of the fable Written by respected Belgian scholar and professor emeritus of literature at prestigious Caltech Author has published widely in the fields of poetry, drama, fiction, art history, literary theory, and translations from French and German Book will be supported by a generous marketing and advertising budget

The path of an American life—told in Tarot cards: “A wonderful read . . . evocative of a John Irving novel . . . Beautifully written and deeply rewarding” (Booklist). This dazzling debut novel follows its midwestern narrator from childhood to old age as he examines the touchpoints and...

An HR exec and part-time private eye searches for a deadly corporate consultant in a mystery with “a smooth noir vibe [and] a satisfying series of twists” (Kirkus Reviews). Chuck Restic’s life as a part-time private investigator is going just fine. As a corporate HR manager, he has a...

This “fascinating and inspirational” cookbook celebrates LA’s famous Mexican cuisine with recipes, a neighborhood restaurant guide, and much more (Evan Kleiman, NPR’s Good Food). Richly photographed and truly local, L.A. Mexicano showcases the rich and complex Mexican-food culture of...

Mas Arai returns to Japan in this Edgar and Anthony Award nominated novel—“a wonderful finale to a fine mystery series” by the author of Sayonara Slam (Jacqueline Winspear, New York Times–bestselling author). At eighty-five years old, Mas Arai hasn’t been back to his birthplace of...

The beloved chef and author of Little Flower teaches home cooks to bake her simple-yet-delicious desserts, savory snacks, and more—“What a fabulous treat!” (Sherry Yard, author of Desserts by the Yard). Christine Moore, chef and founder of Little Flower—LA’s favorite café, bakery,...

Artfully simple recipes from LA’s favorite café, bakery, and candy kitchen: “a terrific cook book [that] makes even small meals pleasurable” (Russ Parsons, Los Angeles Times). Neighborhood café Little Flower is a favorite spot for Los Angeles locals and foodies from all over the country....

A New York lawyer gets wrapped up in a deadly conspiracy in this “legal thriller that really thrills” by the author of Pardon the Ravens (Phoef Sutton, New York Times–bestselling author). At two in the morning, after another long night at work, brash young lawyer Tom Weldon learns that...

An HR exec-turned-private eye goes deep into a rich LA family’s dangerous secrets in this “crackling crime yarn” by the author of The Silent Second (Kirkus Reviews). Corporate HR executive Chuck Restic found a new sense of purpose when he started moonlighting as LA’s most unassuming...

The Complete Guide to Check Collecting is a comprehensive, illustrated resource for collectors of bank checks, autographs, revenue stamps, and paper ephemera. Author Michael Reynard makes it clear why check collecting has been increasing in popularity over the last decade, as financial transactions become...