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A Piece of the World
by Christina Baker Kline
A woman's journey of self-discovery as she comes to terms with a painting that made her famous.
A New York Times bestseller. "Exquisite. A must-read.” —Kristin Hannah From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of the smash bestseller, Orphan Train, a stunning and atmospheric novel of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Low Country
by Anne Rivers Siddons
A woman returns to her childhood home in the Low Country of South Carolina, confronting family secrets and personal demons.
Caroline Venable has everything her Southern heritage promised: money, prestige, a powerful husband—and a predictable routine of country-club luncheons, cocktail parties, and dinners hosting her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Slightly South of Simple
by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Three sisters reunite in their family home in the South, each facing their own personal struggles and secrets.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER, *,Glitter Guide,’s “Must Reads for April”, *,PopSugar,’s “Ultimate Summer Reading”, *,Bustle,’s Books to Read and Discuss With Your Mom and Grandma, *,New York Live’,s “Ashley’s ... (Barnes & Noble)
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)
Paperboy
by Vince Vawter
A young boy with a stutter takes over his friend's paper route for a month, facing racial tensions and personal challenges along the way.
The story takes place in 1959 in Memphis. "Little Man" Victor, an eleven-year-old boy who stutters, takes over his best friend Rat's paper route while Rat is visiting his grandparents. Little Man has ... (Wikipedia)
Come Rain or Come Shine
by Jan Karon
A heartwarming story of love, family, and community set in the charming town of Mitford.
#1, New York Times,–bestselling author Jan Karon returns—with the story readers have been waiting for. Over the course of ten Mitford novels, fans have kept a special place in their hearts for Dooley ... (Goodreads)
The Newcomer
by Robyn Carr
A woman moves to a small town seeking a fresh start, but her past threatens to catch up with her.
They're letting go of the past...and finding something worth building a future on., Step into the world of Thunder Point, a little town on the Oregon coast where newcomers are welcomed, hearts are ... (Barnes & Noble)
Peachtree Road
by Anne Rivers Siddons
A multigenerational saga of a wealthy Atlanta family, exploring themes of love, loss, and the changing South.
Tenth anniversary edition! Set amidst the grandeur of Old Southern aristocracy, here is a novel that chronicles the turbulent changes of a great city–Atlanta--and tells the story of love and hate ... (Goodreads)
A Hundred Summers
by Beatriz Williams
A love story set in the 1930s, where secrets and betrayals threaten to tear apart the lives of two childhood friends.
Memorial Day, 1938: New York socialite Lily Dane has just returned with her family to the idyllic oceanfront community of Seaview, Rhode Island, expecting another placid summer season among the ... (Goodreads)
Sweet Dreams
by Kristen Ashley
A woman falls in love with a man who is not what he seems, leading to a dangerous and thrilling adventure.
She's ready for the ride of her life . . . Lauren Grahame is looking to reinvent herself. After leaving her cheating husband, Lauren moves to Carnal, Colorado, and gets a job as a waitress in a biker ... (Goodreads)
The Fifth Assassin
by Brad Meltzer
A serial killer is recreating the crimes of the four US presidential assassins, and a young archivist must solve the puzzle before it's too late.
From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful. But now, Beecher White ... (Goodreads)
The Copper Beech
by Maeve Binchy
A small Irish town's secrets are revealed through the stories of its inhabitants, centered around the felling of a beloved copper beech tree.
The novel follows the lives of 12 , different young people in the small Irish town of Shancarrig, most of them graduates of the stone schoolhouse on the hill where they engraved their initials on a ... (Wikipedia)
The House on Tradd Street
by Karen White
Real estate agent inherits a haunted house and uncovers secrets of the past. A ghostly mystery with a touch of romance.
Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she's going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with ... (Goodreads)
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
by Karina Yan Glaser
The Vanderbeeker family tries to save their beloved Harlem brownstone from being sold, while also navigating family dynamics and neighborhood relationships.
From, New York Times, best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of, Times', Notable Children's Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cinderella
by Anthea Bell
A classic fairy tale of a young girl who overcomes her cruel stepmother and stepsisters to find true love and happiness.
"Illustrations featuring mix of styles in both clothing and architecture set the story in an imaginary yet vaguely familiar landscape, lit by a dreamlike haze. The smoothly told story contains the ... (Goodreads)
Millie's Fling
by Jill Mansell
Millie's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for a man who is already taken. A heartwarming and humorous romantic comedy.
Millie's quiet, single summer is about to get turned upside down..., When her dear friend and bestselling novelist Orla Hart invites Millie to spend the summer with her in Cornwall, Millie leaps at ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Inn at Rose Harbor
by Debbie Macomber
Jo Marie purchases a bed and breakfast in Cedar Cove, where guests find healing and love.
The Rose Harbor Inn welcomes you to Cedar Cove… From the minute she sees the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose knows that this is the place that will help her find the peace she craves. And if the inn ... (Goodreads)
To Have and to Hold
by Jane Green
A woman's seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when she discovers her husband's infidelity. She must navigate the aftermath and decide what she truly wants.
What happens when your Prince Charming turns out not to be so charming after all? In, To Have and To Hold, bestselling author, Jane Green, offers a sizzling, highly entertaining look at romantic ... (Goodreads)
BoneMan's Daughters
by Ted Dekker
A psychopath kidnaps young girls, but one father will stop at nothing to save his daughter. A thrilling and suspenseful ride.
Boneman is a serial killer who has abducted six young women. He believes that he is the perfect father, and he is looking for the perfect daughter. People might think that he is killing these girls ... (Wikipedia)
Charms for the Easy Life
by Kaye Gibbons
Three generations of women in the South navigate love, family, and independence in the early 20th century.
A family without men, the Birches live gloriously offbeat lives in the lush, green backwoods of North Carolina. Radiant, headstrong Sophia and her shy, brilliant daughter, Margaret, possess powerful ... (Goodreads)
Legends of the Fall
by Jim Harrison
Epic tale of three brothers and their father living in the wilderness of Montana, facing love, war, and tragedy.
Three novellas by the, New York Times, bestselling author, including the classic tale of brotherhood from the Montana plains through the horrors of WWI. Jim Harrison’s critically acclaimed novella ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Complete Poetry and Prose
by William Blake
A collection of works exploring the power of imagination, religion, and revolution.
Since its first publication in 1965, this edition has been widely hailed as the best available text of Blake's poetry and prose. Now revised, it includes up-to-date work on variants, chronology of ... (Goodreads)
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
by Jennifer Ryan
A community of women uniting against a backdrop of wartime turmoil to form an unlikely choir.
The village of Chilbury in Kent is about to ring in some changes.,This is a delightful novel of wartime gumption and village spirit that will make your heart sing out. Kent, 1940. In the idyllic ... (Goodreads)
City on Fire
by Garth Risk Hallberg
A mystery novel set in 1970s New York City, exploring the interconnected lives of its inhabitants leading up to a catastrophic event.
New York City, 1976. Meet Regan and William Hamilton-Sweeney, estranged heirs to one of the city's great fortunes; Keith and Mercer, the men who, for better or worse, love them; Charlie and Samantha, ... (Goodreads)
Ellen Foster
by Kaye Gibbons
A young girl's struggle to find a permanent home and family in the face of abuse and neglect.
Ellen is an only child who does not have a real home, even at the time when both her parents are still alive. Her father is " trash " and has a drinking problem , and the whole atmosphere is one of ... (Wikipedia)
The Only Woman in the Room
by Marie Benedict
The story of Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of modern communication technology.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER Bestselling author Marie Benedict reveals the story of a brilliant woman scientist only remembered for her beauty. Her beauty almost certainly ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
by Jerry Pinkney
A heroic mongoose saves a family from dangerous cobras.
The story follows the experiences of a mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (from his chattering vocalizations) after he becomes the pet of an English family residing in India. He becomes friendly with ... (Wikipedia)
The Big Bad Wolf
by James Patterson
Detective investigates a series of grisly murders in a small town.
Cross is in the middle of his training at the FBI when he is assigned to work on a kidnapping case. A federal judge's wife has been kidnapped, and Cross discovers that her kidnapping fits the pattern ... (Wikipedia)
The House Next Door
by Anne Rivers Siddons
A couple's dream home becomes a nightmare when the house next door begins to exert a malevolent influence on them.
Thirty-something Colquitt and Walter Kennedy live in a charming, peaceful suburb of the newly bustling Atlanta. Life is made up of enjoyable work, long, lazy weekends, and the company of good ... (Goodreads)
Taltos
by Anne Rice
A vampire's pursuit of immortality, set against a backdrop of ancient secrets and dark magic.
Rice's new novel continues the epic occult saga that began with The Witching Hour and Lasher. Taltos takes readers back through the centuries to a civilization part human and part of wholly ... (Goodreads)
