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The Essex Serpent
by Sarah Perry
A woman's spiritual journey of faith and doubt, set against the backdrop of a mysterious sea-serpent.
After being widowed when her wealthy, abusive husband dies of throat cancer, Cora Seaborne decides to ignore the trappings of her London society life and take up amateur palaeontology. Vacationing in ... (Wikipedia)
The Witches of New York
by Ami McKay
In 1880s New York, three witches run a tea shop and help women embrace their own magic. But danger lurks as a dark force threatens their existence.
A Buzzfeed Best Gift Book of the Year “A dark, atmospheric, and feminist story of three women in New York City's Gilded Age, each determined to thrive in a society hell-bent on keeping them down, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Binding
by Bridget Collins
In a world where memories can be bound into books, a young man becomes a bookbinder and uncovers a dark secret.
Books are dangerous things in Collins's alternate universe, a place vaguely reminiscent of 19th-century England. It's a world in which people visit book binders to rid themselves of painful or ... (Goodreads)
The Machine Stops
by E.M. Forster
A dystopian tale of a society reliant on technology, and the consequences of over-dependence.
The story describes a world in which most of the human population has lost the ability to live on the surface of the Earth. Each individual now lives in isolation below ground in a standard room, ... (Wikipedia)
The Silent Companions
by Laura Purcell
A newlywed woman is sent to live in a creepy mansion with her husband's family and discovers a collection of eerie wooden figures that seem to have a life of their own.
When newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband's crumbling country estate, The Bridge, what greets her is far from the life of wealth and privilege she was expecting . ... (Goodreads)
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening
by Marjorie M. Liu
In a world of magic and war, a young woman with a dark past seeks revenge and uncovers secrets about her own identity.
Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900's Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, ... (Goodreads)
A Closed and Common Orbit
by Becky Chambers
A robot's adventures in a strange new world as she discovers her true identity.
Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in an new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has no memory of what came before. As Lovelace learns ... (Goodreads)
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
by Stuart Turton
A man must solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle, but each day he wakes up in a different body, reliving the same day over and over again.
Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different ... (Goodreads)
Brideshead Revisited
by Evelyn Waugh
A nostalgic reflection on a wealthy family and the enduring power of love.
The novel is divided into three parts, framed by a prologue and epilogue. The prologue takes place during the final years of the Second World War . Charles Ryder and his battalion are sent to a ... (Wikipedia)
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler
by Italo Calvino
An exploration of the nature of storytelling, as two readers attempt to uncover the lost story of the novel's title.
If on a Winter's Night a Traveler is a marvel of ingenuity, an experimental text that looks longingly back to the great age of narration—"when time no longer seemed stopped and did not yet seem to ... (Goodreads)
Only Ever Yours
by Louise O'Neill
In a dystopian world, girls are bred for men's pleasure. Freida and Isabel are friends, until the final ceremony approaches.
In a world in which baby girls are no longer born naturally, women are bred in schools, trained in the arts of pleasing men until they are ready for the outside world. At graduation, the most highly ... (Goodreads)
The Corset
by Laura Purcell
A dark and haunting tale of two women, one a seamstress and the other a wealthy heiress, whose lives become intertwined through murder and secrets.
The new Victorian chiller from the author of Radio 2 Book Club pick, The Silent Companions . Is prisoner Ruth Butterham mad or a murderer? Victim or villain? Dorothea and Ruth. Prison visitor and ... (Goodreads)
Artificial Condition
by Martha Wells
Murderbot, a rogue security unit, investigates its past and uncovers a conspiracy. Action-packed sci-fi adventure with a relatable protagonist.
A, USA Today, bestseller,The "I love Murderbot!" —Ann Leckie, Artificial Condition, is the follow-up to Martha Wells's Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning,, New York Times, bestselling, All ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Endless Beach
by Jenny Colgan
A heartwarming story of love, loss, and second chances set in a charming Scottish seaside town.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop on the Corner and The Cafe by the Sea comes another enchanting, unforgettable novel of a woman who makes a fresh start on the beautiful ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Wolf and the Watchman
by Niklas Natt och Dag
In 1793 Stockholm, a mutilated body is found. A watchman and a wolf hunter team up to solve the gruesome murder.
It is 1793. Four years after the storming of the Bastille in France and more than a year after the death of King Gustav III of Sweden, paranoia and whispered conspiracies are Stockholm’s daily bread. ... (Goodreads)
Gilead
by Marilynne Robinson
A reverend's reflections on life in the Midwest, and the lessons of faith and family.
The book is an account of the memories and legacy of John Ames as he remembers his experiences of his father and grandfather to share with his son. All three men share a vocational lifestyle and ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Dark Water
by Robert Bryndza
Detective Erika Foster investigates a murder in a wealthy London neighborhood, uncovering dark secrets and a twisted killer.
USA Today, and, Wall Street Journal, bestselling author Robert Bryndza is back again with the third book in the thrilling, crime series, starring Erika Foster, which has sold over 2 million copies ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Gustav Sonata
by Rose Tremain
A tale of two friends in Switzerland, spanning over 70 years, exploring the complexities of friendship, love, and betrayal.
Winner of the 2016 National Jewish Book Award for Fiction, , A poignant tale about the enduring friendship between two men under the shadow of the Second World War., Gustav Perle grows up in a small ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Most Fun We Ever Had
by Claire Lombardo
A family saga that explores the complexities of love, loss, and secrets.
A multigenerational novel in which the four adult daughters of a Chicago couple–still madly in love after forty years--recklessly ignite old rivalries until a long-buried secret threatens to shatter ... (Goodreads)
The Left Hand of God
by Paul Hoffman
A young boy escapes from a brutal religious cult and becomes embroiled in a war between two powerful factions.
Thomas Cale, a 14-year-old boy is just another recruit of the great conflict between Redeemers and Antagonists – or so he thinks. Along with his two "friends" (friendship is forbidden and Cale is in ... (Wikipedia)
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
A young boy navigates the aftermath of a school shooting, grappling with grief, trauma, and family dynamics.
“Perfect for fans of Room … a heartbreaking but important novel.” —Real Simple Readers of Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty will also like this tenderhearted debut about healing and family, narrated by ... (Goodreads)
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow
by Jessica Townsend
Morrigan Crow returns to the magical world of Nevermoor, where she discovers her Wundersmith powers and faces a new threat to the safety of the city.
The captivating and heart-pounding sequel to the, New York Times, bestselling and #1 Kids' Indie Next Pick, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, as heroine Morrigan battles a new evil. Morrigan ... (Barnes & Noble)
All Systems Red
by Martha Wells
Murderbot navigates a dangerous world while struggling to maintain its own autonomy.
"As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are ... (Goodreads)
When All Is Said
by Anne Griffin
An elderly man raises a toast to five people who have impacted his life, revealing secrets and regrets along the way.
A tale of a single night. The story of a lifetime. If you had to pick five people to sum up your life, who would they be? If you were to raise a glass to each of them, what would you say? And what ... (Goodreads)
Hellbent
by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz
Orphaned assassin Evan Smoak is forced to confront his past and protect his future in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
when there’s nowhere else to turn. . . His name is Evan Smoak. Taken from a group home at age twelve, he was raised and trained as an off-the-books government assassin: Orphan X. After breaking with ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Light of the Fireflies
by Paul Pen
A family lives in a basement, hiding from the outside world. The story unfolds as secrets are revealed.
A haunting and hopeful tale of discovering light in even the darkest of places. For his whole life, the boy has lived underground, in a basement with his parents, grandmother, sister, and brother. ... (Goodreads)
Only Human
by Sylvain Neuvel
A group of humans return to Earth after being stranded on an alien planet for years, facing the challenges of adapting to a changed world.
In her childhood, Rose Franklin accidentally discovered a giant metal hand buried beneath the ground outside Deadwood, South Dakota. As an adult, Dr. Rose Franklin led the team that uncovered the ... (Goodreads)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
by Charles Dickens
A murder mystery novel left unfinished due to the author's death, leaving readers to speculate on the identity of the killer.
Charles Dickens's final, unfinished novel, and one that has puzzled readers and inspired writers since its publication, The Mystery of Edwin Drood is edited with an introduction by David Paroissien ... (Goodreads)
