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The Black Arrow
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adventure story of a young man's quest to restore the rightful heir to a throne.
From the beloved author of, Treasure Island, Originally serialized in a periodical of boys' adventure fiction, The Black Arrow is a swashbuckling portrait of a young man's journey to discover the ... (Goodreads)
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
by Haruki Murakami
A man's journey of self-reflection to address his past and understand his place in the world.
A mesmerising mystery story about friendship from the internationally bestselling author of, Norwegian Wood, and, 1Q84, Tsukuru Tazaki had four best friends at school. By chance all of their names ... (Goodreads)
Before the Coffee Gets Cold: Tales from the Café
by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
In a Tokyo café, customers travel back in time to revisit moments they regret. But there are rules to time travel, and consequences to breaking them.
*OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD*,*NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*,, If you could go back, who would you want to meet?, In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci, Volume 1
by Diana Wynne Jones
A collection of four magical stories, featuring the enigmatic Chrestomanci, a powerful enchanter tasked with maintaining balance in the multiverse.
There is an alternate cover here . In this multiple parallel universes of the Twelve Related Worlds, only an enchanter with nine lives is powerful enough to control the rampant misuse of magic–and to ... (Goodreads)
The Memory Police
by Yōko Ogawa
A mysterious power erasing memories of everyday objects, leading to a fight for freedom.
The story follows a novelist on an island under the control of the Memory Police. An unknown force causes the people of the island to collectively 'forget' and lose their attachment to objects or ... (Wikipedia)
Things We Lost in the Fire
by Mariana Enríquez
A collection of horror stories, exploring society's dark and disturbing aspects.
In these wildly imaginative, devilishly daring tales of the macabre, internationally bestselling author Mariana Enriquez brings contemporary Argentina to vibrant life as a place where shocking ... (Goodreads)
Convenience Store Woman
by Sayaka Murata
A darkly comic story of a woman's search for acceptance and belonging in a society that doesn't fit her.
Keiko Furukura is a 36-year old woman who has been working part-time at a convenience store , or konbini , for the last 18 years. She has known since childhood that she is "different" and that ... (Wikipedia)
Kafka on the Shore
by Haruki Murakami
A surreal journey of self-discovery, exploring the boundaries between the real and surreal.
Comprising two distinct but interrelated plots, the narrative runs back and forth between both plots, taking up each plotline in alternating chapters. The odd-numbered chapters tell the 15-year-old ... (Wikipedia)
Silk
by Alessandro Baricco
Adventure of a 19th century French trader who travels to Japan to find rare silkworm eggs.
The novel tells the story of a French silkworm merchant-turned-smuggler named Hervé Joncour in 19th century France who travels to Japan for his town's supply of silkworms after a disease wipes out ... (Wikipedia)
Pinocchio
by Eugene Bradley Coco
A wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons along the way.
"The only thing left to do now," said Geppetto to the puppet, "is to give you a name. Let's see... I shall call you Pinocchio!" Geppetto is a lonely woodcarver who makes a boy puppet and wishes, with ... (Goodreads)
After the End
by Clare Mackintosh
A couple fights for the life of their child, as they navigate the legal system and their own beliefs about what is best for their daughter.
Max and Pip are the strongest couple you know. They're best friends, lovers—unshakable. But then their son gets sick and the doctors put the question of his survival into their hands. For the first ... (Goodreads)
Rise
by Anna Carey
In a dystopian society, a group of teens fight against the oppressive government to reclaim their freedom and future.
In the stunning conclusion to Anna Carey's epic tale of romance and sacrifice, Eve must choose who to leave behind, who to save, and who to fight in her final stand against the New America. When Eve ... (Barnes & Noble)
Once
by Anna Carey
A girl wakes up in a future where she doesn't remember anything about her past life, and must navigate a dangerous world to uncover the truth.
In this breathless sequel to, Eve, Anna Carey returns to her tale of romance, adventure, and sacrifice in a world that is both wonderfully strange and chillingly familiar, perfect for fans of, The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Candy
by Kevin Brooks
A teenage girl falls in love with a drug dealer and gets caught up in a dangerous world of addiction and crime.
The story opens when Joe Beck, a music lover with a knack for curiosity, meets 16-year-old Candy on the streets of London . Joe soon learns that Candy is not only a runaway from her home town, but ... (Wikipedia)
Legacy
by C.J. Daugherty
After her mother's death, a girl discovers her family's dark secrets and must navigate dangerous alliances to uncover the truth.
In the last year, Allie's survived three arrests, two breakups and one family breakdown. The only bright point has been her new life at Cimmeria Academy. It's the one place she's felt she belongs. ... (Goodreads)
Nightrise
by Anthony Horowitz
Twins Jamie and Scott Tyler discover their supernatural powers and must use them to stop an evil organization from taking over the world.
The story begins with fourteen-year-old identical twin brothers Jamie and Scott Tyler, performing in a theatre in Reno, Nevada . The Nightrise Corporation is to kidnap the boys, who are part of the ... (Wikipedia)
Demigods & Magicians: Percy and Annabeth Meet the Kanes
by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase meet the Kane siblings in a crossover adventure to stop an ancient Egyptian magician from causing chaos.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR , Sparks fly and monsters die when Greek demigods and Egyptian magicians team up to save New York. Magic, monsters, and mayhem abound when Percy Jackson and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The End of Oz
by Danielle Paige
The final battle between Dorothy and the Wicked Witches of Oz. Amy Gumm must save Oz from destruction.
In this dark, action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, Amy Gumm travels from Oz to the twisted land of Ev, where she fights to free Oz from evil once and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Evil Star
by Anthony Horowitz
The second book in the "Power of Five" series, five teenagers must stop an ancient evil from destroying the world.
Following the events of, Raven's Gate, (which took place a few weeks before the beginning of Evil Star ), Matt goes to a new private school which the Nexus are funding, but is left friendless because ... (Wikipedia)
Before
by Anna Todd
Tessa's life is turned upside down when she meets the mysterious and brooding Hardin. A tumultuous love story ensues.
Before explores Hardin Scott's life before Tessa, reveals what happens after After, and gives new insights on their turbulent #Hessa romance. BEFORE Hardin met Tessa he was a raging storm. DURING ... (Goodreads)
The Vampire Lestat
by Anne Rice
A vampire's exploration of his immortality and the secrets of the world of the undead.
Set in the late 18th century to the late 1980s, the story follows the 200-year-long life of the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, and his rise from humble beginnings as impoverished nobility in the ... (Wikipedia)
Beastly Bones
by William Ritter
Abigail Rook and Jackaby investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in a small town, uncovering a dangerous secret society.
I've found very little about private detective R. F. Jackaby to be standard in the time I've known him. Working as his assistant tends to call for a somewhat flexible relationship with reality . . . ... (Goodreads)
The Key
by Kathryn Hughes
A young woman discovers a mysterious key that unlocks secrets from the past, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance... 'A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn't want to end' Lesley Pearse on, The Key , 'A heartbreakingly powerful read', The Sun, on, The Key, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
by Oliver Bowden
Follow the journey of Ezio Auditore da Firenze as he becomes an assassin and seeks revenge in Renaissance Italy.
Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honour, he will learn the art of the assassins. To his ... (Goodreads)
Eve
by Anna Carey
In a dystopian future, Eve discovers the truth about her sheltered life and embarks on a dangerous journey to find freedom and love.
The first book in Anna Carey’s chilling Eve trilogy,, Eve, is perfect for fans of, The Handmaiden’s Tale., After a deadly virus wiped out most of Earth's population, the world is a terrifying place. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Magic Thief
by Sarah Prineas
A young thief named Conn unexpectedly becomes an apprentice to a wizard and must use his skills to save the city from dark magic.
In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the ... (Goodreads)
The History of the Hobbit, Part One: Mr. Baggins
by John D. Rateliff
A detailed exploration of the early drafts and revisions of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," shedding light on its creation and evolution.
First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that “grew in the telling,” and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to ... (Goodreads)
Childhood's End
by Arthur C. Clarke
Human race is transformed by an alien presence, leading to the dawn of a new age.
The novel is divided into three parts, following a third-person omniscient narrative with no main character. , In some editions, the short first chapter is a separate prologue rather than the ... (Wikipedia)
Ordeal by Innocence
by Agatha Christie
A man is accused of murdering his mother, but a stranger comes forward with an alibi. The family must confront their secrets to find the truth.
Recovering from amnesia, Dr. Arthur Calgary discovers that he alone could have provided an alibi in a scandalous murder trial. It ended in the conviction of Jacko Argyle. The victim was Jacko's own ... (Goodreads)
United as One
by Pittacus Lore
A group of teenagers fight to protect Earth from an alien race, while struggling with their own inner turmoil.
The seventh and final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! With United as One, this action-packed series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying ... (Goodreads)
