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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
by Kim Michele Richardson
A young woman, Cussy, delivers books to the rural people of Kentucky during the Great Depression, facing discrimination and finding solace in her blue skin.
In 1936 eastern Kentucky, 19-year-old Cussy Mary Carter works for the New Deal–funded Pack Horse Library Project , delivering reading material to the remote hill people of the Appalachian Mountains . ... (Wikipedia)
Allie and Bea
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
An unlikely duo, a senior citizen and a teenage runaway, embark on a road trip and find friendship, family, and hope.
An Amazon Charts bestseller., Bea has barely been scraping by since her husband died. After falling for a telephone scam, she loses everything and is forced to abandon her trailer. With only ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lighthouse Keeper
by Cynthia Ellingsen
A woman inherits a lighthouse and moves to a small town, where she discovers secrets about her family and the town's history.
An Amazon Charts bestseller., Dawn Conners’s parents are famous for finding historic treasures, but she has a knack for, losing, things—her job, her boyfriend, and now, her reputation. Thanks to a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Where We Belong
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A young girl's life is turned upside down when she discovers her biological father and must navigate the complexities of family and identity.
Fourteen-year-old Angie and her mom are poised at the edge of homelessness…again. The problem is her little sister, Sophie. Sophie has an autism-like disorder, and a tendency to shriek. No matter ... (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)
This Tender Land
by William Kent Krueger
Four orphans escape a cruel boarding school and embark on a journey down the Mississippi River during the Great Depression.
INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER! “If you liked, Where the Crawdads Sing, you’ll love, This Tender Land, ...This story is as big-hearted as they come.” —, Parade, The unforgettable story of four ... (Barnes & Noble)
Be Frank With Me
by Julia Claiborne Johnson
A touching story of a young girl's bond with her eccentric guardian, set in Hollywood.
AN AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION ADULT DEBUT HONOR BOOK WINNER OF THE AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE NARRATOR, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER A sparkling talent makes her fiction debut with this ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mudbound
by Hillary Jordan
Two families, one black and one white, struggle to survive and thrive in rural Mississippi during and after World War II.
In the winter of 1946, Henry McAllen moves his city-bred wife, Laura, from their comfortable home in Memphis, Tennessee to a remote cotton farm in the Mississippi Delta —a place she finds both ... (Wikipedia)
The Keeper of Lost Things
by Ruth Hogan
A story of finding solace and connection through lost memories and objects.
A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold ... (Goodreads)
Then She Was Gone
by Lisa Jewell
A mother's desperate search for her missing daughter reveals secrets of a dark family history.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Invisible Girl, and, The Truth About Melody Browne, comes a “riveting” (,PopSugar,) and “acutely observed family drama” ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Great Reckoning
by Louise Penny
A murder mystery set in a sleepy Quebec village, uncovering dark secrets and hidden dangers.
Instant, New York Times, bestseller:,#1 in Hardcover Fiction,#1 in E-book Fiction,#1 in Combined Print and E-book Fiction,"Deep and grand and altogether extraordinary....Miraculous.",—,The Washington ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Giver of Stars
by Jojo Moyes
A group of women in Kentucky during the Great Depression form a traveling library, facing challenges and finding friendship.
From the author of, Me Before You, set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond. Alice ... (Goodreads)
Deadline
by Sandra Brown
A journalist races against time to uncover the truth behind a murder case, but the closer he gets, the more dangerous it becomes.
An ambitious reporter haunted by memories of the war in Afghanistan follows an FBI tip to investigate the mysterious disappearance — and likely murder — of a former Marine. Dawson Scott is a haunted ... (Barnes & Noble)
I'm Fine and Neither Are You
by Camille Pagán
Penelope navigates her own life while helping her best friend, Jenny, through a difficult time. A story of friendship, honesty, and self-discovery.
A, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.,, Honesty is the best policy…except maybe when it comes to marriage in this brilliant novel about the high price of perfection from bestselling ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cut and Run
by Mary Burton
A serial killer is on the loose, and detective Macy Crow must race against time to catch them before they strike again.
Twin sisters separated by the past are reunited by unspeakable crimes in, New York Times, bestselling author Mary Burton’s throat-clutching novel of suspense…, Trauma victims are not new to medical ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Funny: A Middle School Story
by James Patterson
A hilarious and heartwarming story of a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian despite his disability.
Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian–even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with ... (Goodreads)
The Secrets of Lost Stones
by Melissa Payne
A woman moves to a small town and discovers a mysterious connection to the land and its secrets.
A soul-stirring novel about the bonds between mother and child and the redemption that comes with facing the past and letting it go., Thirty-two-year-old Jess Abbot has lost everything: her job, her ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Last Romantics
by Tara Conklin
Four siblings navigate life after their father's death and their mother's subsequent breakdown, exploring love, loss, and family bonds.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The House Girl, explores the lives of four siblings in this ambitious and absorbing novel in the vein of, Commonwealth, and, The Interestings.,“The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Roses
by Leila Meacham
A multigenerational saga of two families in a small Texas town, their secrets, and the power of love and loyalty.
Two East Texas families must deal with the aftermath of a marriage that never happened leading to deceit, secrets, and tragedies in a sweeping multigenerational Southern saga "with echoes of Gone ... (Barnes & Noble)
Star Wars: Jedi Academy
by Jeffrey Brown
A young boy named Roan dreams of becoming a Jedi and attends a school to learn the ways of the Force.
This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school – all told through one boy's comics, journal entries, letters, doodles, and newspaper ... (Barnes & Noble)
Projekt 1065: A Novel of World War II
by Alan Gratz
Michael, a 13-year-old boy in Nazi Germany, joins the Hitler Youth to spy on the Nazis and help the Allies win the war.
Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Alan Gratz (,Prisoner B-3087,) returns with another gripping World War II story, this time about a spy in the Hitler Youth. Infiltrate. Befriend. Sabotage. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Garden of Small Beginnings
by Abbi Waxman
A humorous and heartwarming story of a young widow who finds love and healing through gardening.
Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years—ever since her husband died in a car accident. One mental breakdown and some random suicidal thoughts later, she’s just starting to get the hang ... (Goodreads)
The Accused
by John Grisham
A young lawyer defends a man accused of rape, but soon realizes the case is more complicated than it seems.
The murder trial of Pete Duffy is about to begin and that is all anyone can talk about. Theo has permission from his teacher to be in court for the opening remarks and to report back to the class ... (Wikipedia)
The Beekeeper's Promise
by Fiona Valpy
A young woman uncovers her family's past during WWII in France, discovering secrets and a connection to a beekeeper.
Heartbroken and hoping for a new start, Abi Howes takes a summer job in rural France at the Château Bellevue. The old château echoes with voices from the past, and soon Abi finds herself drawn to one ... (Goodreads)
The Girls
by Lori Lansens
Two conjoined twins in search of independence and a sense of self-worth.
Meet Rose and Ruby: sisters, best friends, confidantes, and conjoined twins. Since their birth, Rose and Ruby Darlen have been known simply as "the girls." They make friends, fall in love, have jobs, ... (Goodreads)
Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics
by Chris Grabenstein
Twelve children compete in a library-themed Olympics, solving puzzles and riddles to win. Mr. Lemoncello's games are full of surprises and excitement.
Welcome, boys and girls, readers of all ages, to the first-ever Library Olympiad! Kyle and his teammates are back, and the world-famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, is at it again! This time Mr. ... (Goodreads)
Broken Angels
by Gemma Liviero
A young woman in Nazi Germany struggles to survive and protect her family amidst the horrors of war and the secrets of her past.
A Nazi doctor. A Jewish rebel. A little girl. Each one will fight for freedom—or die trying., Imprisoned in the Lodz Ghetto, Elsi discovers her mother’s desperate attempt to end her pregnancy and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dirty Little Secrets
by Liliana Hart
A small-town private investigator uncovers secrets that threaten to destroy her and those around her.
From New York Times bestselling author Liliana Hart comes a series that will knock your socks off! A smart blend of J.D. Robb's, Eve Dallas and Bones, J.J. Graves is a character everyone can root ... (Barnes & Noble)
Meet Me at the Museum
by Anne Youngson
A farmer's wife and a museum curator begin a correspondence that leads to a deep and unexpected connection.
Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, From 70-year-old debut author Anne Youngson, a novel about a farmer's wife and a museum curator seeking second chances, hailed by NPR as "the charmer of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I
by Hazel Gaynor
A heart-wrenching love story set during World War I, told through letters exchanged between a soldier and his sweetheart.
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season., New ... (Barnes & Noble)
