Irving, John

Tom thinks a monster with no arms or legs and thick wet fur is in the house, but his father assures him that it is only a mouse between the walls.

Tells the story of Ruth Cole, looking in on three stages of her life, the first in the summer of 1958 when she is four and her parents are estranged; next in the fall of 1990 when Ruth, unmarried, has a thriving literary career but no personal success; and finally in the autumn of 1995 when she falls in love for the first time.

The middle son in a family of five children, one bear, and one dog chronicles their loves, losses, and obsessions during their years running two hotels on two continents.

A Canadian orthopedic surgeon returns to India, his birth country and home of the Great Blue Nile circus, and finds himself involved in a murder mystery.

Actor Jack Burns finds every aspect of his life, including his relationships and career, overshadowed by his desire to find his missing father.

John Irving, author of "The World According to Garp," recounts his beginnings in writing and wrestling, describing their connections and showing how both endeavors have shaped his life.

Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--obstetrician and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It is also the story of his favorite orphan, Homer, who is never adopted.

The son of a famous radical feminist spends his life struggling with his diverse personal relationships and with his ambition to be a writer.

Tells the story of Ruth Cole, looking in on three stages of her life, the first in the summer of 1958 when she is four and her parents are estranged; next in the fall of 1990 when Ruth, unmarried, has a thriving literary career but no personal success; and finally in the autumn of 1995 when she falls in love for the first time.