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Lilac Girls
by Martha Hall Kelly
A story of three women's lives, intertwined by World War II, and their remarkable courage.
Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a ... (Goodreads)
Becoming Mrs. Lewis
by Patti Callahan
A historical fiction novel about the love story between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman, exploring their relationship and the impact it had on Lewis' life and work.
From New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan comes an exquisite novel of Joy Davidman, the woman C. S. Lewis called “my whole world.” “Luminous and penetrating.” —Paula McLain,, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
Maybe in Another Life
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A woman's journey of self-discovery, exploring the alternate paths her life could have taken.
From the acclaimed author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do comes a breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in ... (Goodreads)
The Last Mrs. Parrish
by Liv Constantine
A woman's mission to gain the life she's always wanted by manipulating those around her.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A REESE WITHERSPOON HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK “Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.” —The Skimm ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Mother-in-Law
by Sally Hepworth
A woman's complicated relationship with her mother-in-law is explored after the mother-in-law is found dead. Secrets are revealed and motives questioned.
• ,",Deliciously entertaining!" ,—People Magazine's, "People Pick" •, Entertainment Weekly's, "MUST List" •, O,, Magazine’s, "15 Best Beach Books of the Year So Far" •, Bustle, "Best Book of April" ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ask Again, Yes
by Mary Beth Keane
Two families are intertwined through tragedy, love, and forgiveness. A poignant story of human connection and resilience.
The triumphant New York Times Bestseller * The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick *Named one of the best books of the year by People, Vogue, Parade, NPR, and Elle“This is one beautiful book. I was wowed ... (Goodreads)
The Huntress
by Kate Quinn
A post-WWII thriller about a Nazi hunter, a British war correspondent, and a Russian fighter pilot. Their paths cross in pursuit of a notorious war criminal.
Instant New York Times Bestseller! "...compulsively readable historical fiction…[a] powerful novel about unusual women facing sometimes insurmountable odds with grace, grit, love and tenacity.” - ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
by Robert Dugoni
Sam Hell, born with ocular albinism, navigates life's challenges with the help of his mother, a nun, and a friend.
Wall Street Journal, and, New York Times, bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s coming-of-age story is, according to, Booklist, “a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wild Rose
by Jennifer Donnelly
A tale of love, loss, and redemption set in the early 20th century. Follows the journey of a young woman from London to the Canadian wilderness.
The vast multi-generational epic that began with The Tea Rose and continued with The Winter Rose now reaches its dramatic conclusion in The Wild Rose. London, 1914. World War I is looming on the ... (Goodreads)
Ordinary Grace
by William Kent Krueger
A Midwestern family's journey of grief and healing, grappling with tragedy and the power of grace.
“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.” New Bremen, ... (Goodreads)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
A touching story of the intersection of love, family, and culture during World War II.
Henry Lee, the son of Chinese parents in Seattle , Washington, is the only Asian child at his elementary school. His father makes him wear an "I Am Chinese" button so he will not be mistaken for a ... (Wikipedia)
The Reckless Oath We Made
by Bryn Greenwood
A knight-obsessed woman and a man with a brain injury form an unlikely bond and embark on a dangerous mission.
Zee is nobody's fairy tale princess. Almost six-foot, with a redhead's temper and a shattered hip, she has a long list of worries: never-ending bills, her beautiful, gullible sister, her ... (Goodreads)
I'm Not Dying with You Tonight
by Kimberly Jones
Two high school girls from different backgrounds must work together to survive a night of riots and violence in their city.
The Barnes & Noble YA Book Club Edition includes a special note from the author, two additional chapters, a detailed map of the area covered by the main characters, newspaper articles about the riot ... (Barnes & Noble)
Little Darlings
by Melanie Golding
After giving birth to twins, Lauren becomes convinced that someone is trying to steal them and replace them with changelings.
"Unforgettable."—,The New York Times,"Lyrical and atmospheric." —,Bustle,"A satiating psychological horror tale." —,Cultured Vultures,SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE,An April 2019 Library Reads ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cutting for Stone
by Abraham Verghese
A sweeping journey of two twin brothers and their search for identity, belonging and family.
The story is told by the protagonist, Marion Stone. He and his conjoined twin Shiva are born at Mission Hospital (called "Missing" in accordance with the local pronunciation), Addis Ababa , in ... (Wikipedia)
The Making of Us
by Lisa Jewell
Three strangers discover they share the same biological father and embark on a journey to uncover their past and find their true identities.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes a “compelling and heartbreaking” (Jojo Moyes) novel about three strangers who are brought together by the father they never knew. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Woman in the White Kimono
by Ana Johns
A forbidden love story set in post-WWII Japan, where a young woman must choose between tradition and her heart's desire.
Oceans and decades apart, two women are inextricably bound by the secrets between them. Japan, 1957 . Seventeen-year-old Naoko Nakamura’s prearranged marriage would secure her family’s status in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Florida
by Lauren Groff
A collection of short stories set in Florida, exploring the lives of its inhabitants and the state's unique landscape.
The stories in this collection span characters, towns, decades, even centuries, but Florida—its landscape, climate, history, and state of mind—becomes its gravitational center: an energy, a mood, as ... (Goodreads)
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow
by Jessica Day George
A girl with a magical gift must break a curse to save her family. A retelling of the Norwegian fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon."
When a great white bear promises untold riches to her family, the Lass (as she's known) agrees to go away with him. But the bear is not what he seems, nor is his castle. To unravel the mystery, the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Love Lettering
by Kate Clayborn
A talented letterer and a numbers guy fall in love after she hides a secret message in his wedding program.
Meg Mackworth’s hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing beautiful custom journals for New York City’s elite. She has another skill too: reading signs that ... (Goodreads)
Royal Blood
by Rhys Bowen
Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 34th in line to the British throne, solves mysteries while navigating high society in 1930s England.
Penniless and thirty-fourth in line to the throne, Lady Georgiana Rannoch finds herself in a truly draining state of affairs. To escape her hateful sister-in-law, Georgie accepts an invitation from ... (Goodreads)
Ghost Town
by Rachel Caine
After a devastating earthquake, a town becomes a refuge for ghosts and a battleground for the living.
Deep in the heart of Texas, Morganville is a small college town full of laid-back students and eccentric townies, not to mention the sort of creatures you wouldn't want to run into after dark. ... (Goodreads)
Girl in the Blue Coat
by Monica Hesse
A young woman in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam searches for a missing Jewish girl, while grappling with her own secrets and guilt.
The bestselling, "gripping" (,Entertainment Weekly,), "powerful" (,Hypable,), "utterly thrilling" (,Paste.com,) winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, perfect for readers of Kristin ... (Barnes & Noble)
That Night
by Chevy Stevens
Toni's life is shattered when her sister is murdered, and she becomes the prime suspect. She must clear her name and find the real killer.
As a teenager, Toni Murphy had a life full of typical adolescent complications: a boyfriend she adored, a younger sister she couldn't relate to, a strained relationship with her parents, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Free Food for Millionaires
by Lee Min-jin
A young woman navigates the complexities of class, race, and identity in New York City.
The daughter of Korean immigrants, Casey Han has refined diction, a closeted passion for reading the Bible, a popular white boyfriend, and a magna cum laude degree in economics from Princeton, but no ... (Goodreads)
Mademoiselle Chanel
by C.W. Gortner
The life story of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, from her humble beginnings to her rise as a fashion icon.
For readers of The Paris Wife and Z comes this vivid novel full of drama, passion, tragedy, and beauty that stunningly imagines the life of iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel—the ambitious, gifted ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Winemaker's Wife
by Kristin Harmel
A tale of love, betrayal, and secrets set in Champagne, France during World War II.
The author of the “engrossing” (,People,) international bestseller, The Room on Rue Amélie, returns with a moving story set amid the champagne vineyards of France during the darkest days of World War ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tailchaser's Song
by Tad Williams
A young cat sets out on a perilous journey to find his friend, encountering danger and magic along the way.
The novel is set in the world as cats see it, with humans being mysterious and distrusted creatures in the eyes of feral cats . The cats see themselves as the first and most important species; the ... (Wikipedia)
Captains and the Kings
by Taylor Caldwell
The rise of an Irish immigrant from poverty to wealth and power, and the corruption and tragedy that follow.
Young Joseph Armagh, recently of Ireland, who promised his dying mother to care for his younger siblings lands in Boston . His determination carries him through years of shady-deal making and his ... (Wikipedia)
Fire Bringer
by David Clement-Davies
A young deer named Rann battles against an evil prophecy that threatens to destroy his herd and the entire forest.
Fire Bringer is the story of Rannoch, a red deer born in 13th-century Scotland . Rannoch is born with a white mark on his forehead resembling an oak leaf, the symbol of the deer god, Herne. To the ... (Wikipedia)
