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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)
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)
The Dollhouse
by Fiona Davis
A woman unravels the secrets of a historic New York City apartment building and confronts dark secrets from the past.
Fiona Davis's stunning debut novel pulls readers into the lush world of New York City's glamorous Barbizon Hotel for Women, where in the 1950s a generation of aspiring models, secretaries, and ... (Goodreads)
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
by Mark T. Sullivan
True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
by Phaedra Patrick
An elderly man embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and healing.
Look for Phaedra Patrick’s newest perfectly charming read, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge . “An endearing celebration of life.” -RealSimple.com Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove , this curiously ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Women in the Castle
by Jessica Shattuck
Three women unite in a quest to survive in war-torn Germany and seek justice for their pasts.
The story begins at the site of a Bavarian castle in 1938, with detailed descriptions of the society of the pre-war days in Germany among a certain class of landed aristocrats. Countess Marianne von ... (Wikipedia)
The Ragged Edge of Night
by Olivia Hawker
A former friar in Nazi Germany struggles to protect his family and resist the evil around him.
For fans of, All the Light We Cannot See,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and, The Nightingale, comes an emotionally gripping, beautifully written historical novel about extraordinary hope, redemption, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Commonwealth
by Ann Patchett
Intertwining story of two families across multiple generations, and how their lives become intertwined.
It started at Franny Keating’s christening party. Bert Cousins wasn’t even invited, but looking for an excuse to get out of the house, away from his three noisy children and pregnant wife for a few ... (Wikipedia)
My Brilliant Friend
by Elena Ferrante
A story of two friends' lives, exploring the intricacies of female friendship and life in a Neapolitan neighbourhood.
A modern masterpiece from one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, My Brilliant Friend is a rich, intense and generous hearted story about two friends, Elena and Lila. Ferrante's inimitable style lends ... (Goodreads)
The Beach House
by Rachel Hanna
A heartwarming story of a family coming together at their beach house, facing past mistakes and finding forgiveness and love.
*** Now a USA TODAY BESTSELLER! ***,, She's 43 years old..., ...and starting over from scratch. How did this happen? She had it all together. A stable marriage of two decades. Two grown daughters. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Book Scavenger
by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
A book-loving girl and her new friend solve puzzles to uncover hidden books and a literary mystery.
A, New York Times, bestseller! For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton embarks on a treasure hunt to find the Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye.
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all bestsellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, ... (Goodreads)
Most Wanted
by Lisa Scottoline
A woman discovers that the sperm donor for her pregnancy is a convicted murderer, and sets out to uncover the truth.
Christine Nilsson and her husband, Marcus, are desperate for a baby. Unable to conceive, they find themselves facing a difficult choice they had never anticipated. After many appointments with ... (Goodreads)
Daughter of Moloka'i
by Alan Brennert
A young girl is taken from her leprosy-afflicted mother and sent to an orphanage, where she struggles to find her identity and reunite with her family.
NOW A, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER | NAMED A BEST/MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY:, USA Today, , • ,, BookRiot, , • BookBub, , • ,, LibraryReads, , • ,, OC Register • Never Ending Voyage,, The highly ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Expatriates
by Janice Y.K. Lee
Three American women living in Hong Kong navigate their personal and professional lives, facing loss, love, and identity crises.
Mercy, a young Korean American and recent Columbia graduate, is adrift, undone by a terrible incident in her recent past. Hilary, a wealthy housewife, is haunted by her struggle to have a child, ... (Goodreads)
The Glass Ocean
by Beatriz Williams
A tale of three women, linked by a tragedy aboard the RMS Lusitania, and the secrets that unravel as they cross paths.
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Forgotten Room comes a captivating historical mystery, infused with romance, that links the lives of three women across a century—two deep in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
His Majesty's Hope
by Susan Elia MacNeal
In WWII London, spy Maggie Hope infiltrates a Nazi training camp for female agents.
World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess ... (Goodreads)
Saints for All Occasions
by J. Courtney Sullivan
Two Irish sisters immigrate to Boston in the 1950s, and their lives take different paths. A family secret threatens to tear them apart.
A sweeping, unforgettable novel from The New York Times best-selling author of, Maine, about the hope, sacrifice, and love between two sisters and the secret that drives them apart. Nora and Theresa ... (Goodreads)
The Truth According to Us
by Annie Barrows
A story of a family in small-town America and the secrets they keep.
In the summer of 1938, Layla Beck’s father, a United States senator, cuts off her allowance and demands that she find employment on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Within days, ... (Goodreads)
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 Dinner List
by Rebecca Serle
A woman's birthday dinner becomes a reunion with five people, including her deceased father and ex-boyfriend. They discuss love, loss, and life choices.
Delicious but never indulgent, sweet with just the right amount of bitter, Rebecca Serle's, The Dinner List, is a romance for our times. Bon appetit!, , A Bustle Book Club Selection , “I have five ... (Barnes & Noble)
Closed Casket
by Sophie Hannah
A classic whodunit mystery set in a luxurious Irish estate, where a murder occurs during a family gathering.
Lady Athelinda Playford, author of a popular series of children's mystery novels, summons her children, lawyers, and Poirot and Edward Catchpool, Scotland Yard detective, to her home in Clonakilty , ... (Wikipedia)
The Guest Room
by Chris Bohjalian
A suburban family's seemingly ordinary night turns into a tragedy, exposing the dark secrets within.
From the, New York Times , bestselling author of, Midwives, and, The Sandcastle Girls , comes the spellbinding tale of a party gone horribly wrong: two men lie dead in a suburban living room; two ... (Goodreads)
Everything Here Is Beautiful
by Mira T. Lee
The story of two sisters, one with a mental illness, and their journey through love, loss, and the complexities of family relationships.
Two Chinese-American sisters—Miranda, the older, responsible one, always her younger sister’s protector; Lucia, the headstrong, unpredictable one, whose impulses are huge and, often, life changing. ... (Goodreads)
Piecing Me Together
by Renée Watson
An African-American teen's journey to self-discovery and personal empowerment.
Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner, New York Times, bestseller, "Timely and timeless." —Jacqueline Woodson,"Important and deeply moving." —John Green Acclaimed author Renee ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Shop on Blossom Street
by Debbie Macomber
A knitting class brings together four women who form unexpected friendships and find healing through their shared experiences.
Bestselling romance author and ardent knitter Debbie Macomber combines both her skills in this novel about a newly opened Seattle yarn shop and the knitting class that brings four women together to ... (Goodreads)
Among the Mad
by Jacqueline Winspear
In 1931 London, a former WWI nurse turned private investigator is tasked with stopping a madman from causing chaos during the Christmas season.
,, In the thrilling new novel by the, New York Times, bestselling author of, An Incomplete Revenge, Maisie Dobbs must catch a madman before he commits murder on an unimaginable scale, ,, It’s ... (Goodreads)
The American Agent
by Jacqueline Winspear
Maisie Dobbs investigates the murder of an American war correspondent in London during WWII.
Beloved heroine Maisie Dobbs, “one of the great fictional heroines” (,Parade,), investigates the mysterious murder of an American war correspondent in London during the Blitz in a page-turning tale ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cottage by the Sea
by Debbie Macomber
After tragedy strikes, Annie retreats to a seaside cottage to heal and rebuild her life. There, she finds unexpected love and a new sense of purpose.
Annie Marlow has been through the worst. Rocked by tragedy, she heads to the one place that makes her happy: Oceanside in the Pacific Northwest, the destination of many family vacations when Annie ... (Goodreads)
