{"product_id":"hanya-yanagihara-2-books-collection-set-a-little-life-the-people-in-the-trees-fiction-paperback","title":"Hanya Yanagihara 2 Books Collection Set - A Little Life \u0026 The People in the Trees - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe People in the Trees\u003cbr\u003e\nA Little Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Picador\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 2-book paperback collection brings together two landmark novels by Hanya Yanagihara: her acclaimed debut The People in the Trees and the modern classic A Little Life, a million-copy bestseller. Together the books showcase Yanagihara's literary range, from a chilling tale of scientific ambition on a remote Pacific island to an epic, decades-spanning portrait of friendship and endurance in New York City. Both novels are demanding and unforgettable, making this set an ideal way to experience one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive voices, for longtime fans or first-time readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHanya Yanagihara writes fiction that lingers long after the final page, and this set pairs her two most talked-about novels. The People in the Trees, her 2013 debut, is narrated by disgraced scientist Norton Perina, whose expedition to a fictional Micronesian island uncovers a form of biological immortality with a devastating human cost; the novel unfolds as a memoir laced with ambition and moral reckoning. A Little Life, published in 2015, follows four college friends, Jude, Willem, JB, and Malcolm, building lives in New York, with the enigmatic Jude at the emotional center of a story about the limits of love and the long shadow of childhood suffering. A Little Life was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Women's Prize for Fiction, was a finalist for the National Book Award, and won Fiction of the Year at the British Book Awards. Both novels share Yanagihara's signature style: patient, immersive prose examining cruelty, tenderness, and endurance. Read together, they reveal how she returns to questions of power, complicity, and survival, first through scientific discovery, then through the wreckage of trauma and friendship. This set rewards readers wanting an unflinching, emotionally intense experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two of Hanya Yanagihara's most acclaimed novels in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures A Little Life, a million-copy bestseller and Booker Prize finalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases her debut The People in the Trees alongside her breakout masterwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for book clubs, literary fiction fans, and long reading sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful gift for birthdays, holidays, or any book lover's shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies ready to read straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe People in the Trees — A young doctor's 1950 expedition to a remote Micronesian island uncovers a secret tied to eternal life and unspeakable cost.\u003cbr\u003e\nA Little Life — Four college friends navigate ambition, love, and devastating trauma across three decades in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHanya Yanagihara is an American novelist and editor known for The People in the Trees, A Little Life, and To Paradise. Born in Los Angeles, she has lived in cities across the United States and now resides in New York City, where she is editor-in-chief of T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Her fiction is celebrated for its ambitious scope, psychological depth, and unflinching exploration of trauma, friendship, and endurance. A Little Life earned Booker Prize and National Book Award nominations, cementing her as one of contemporary literature's most acclaimed voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfect for fans of ambitious literary fiction, this paperback set makes a thoughtful gift for a book-loving friend or family member, a rewarding book club pick, or a treat for yourself this holiday season or during a long summer reading stretch. Two unforgettable novels from one powerful author, together at last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanya Yanagihara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033437905270,"sku":"MAN-U290710-9789124031329","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/hanya-yanagihara-2-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785506113","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/hanya-yanagihara-2-books-collection-set-a-little-life-the-people-in-the-trees-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}