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Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage
by M.C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin investigates a murder at a wedding, while dealing with her own romantic troubles.
In her fifth outing, Agatha Raisin - the sometimes pushy, sometimes endearing heroine of Beaton's Cotswold village mystery series - has her marriage to next-door neighbour James Lacey disrupted by ... (Goodreads)
The Quiche of Death
by M.C. Beaton
Amateur sleuth navigates a small-town murder mystery, uncovering secrets and solving the crime.
Agatha Raisin retires from her profitable position as a PR agent in London, she moves to the Cotswolds expecting a peaceful country life. She enters a local baking contest with a quiche she bought in ... (Wikipedia)
Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener
by M.C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin investigates the murder of a handsome gardener in a Cotswold village.
Never say die. That's the philosophy Agatha Raisin clings to when she comes home to cozy Carsely and finds a new woman ensconced in the affections of her attractive bachelor neighbor, James Lacey. ... (Goodreads)
The Last Guardian
by Eoin Colfer
A young boy discovers a magical creature and must protect it from those who seek to exploit its power.
Just as Artemis leaves his final session of therapy for Atlantis Complex, he and Butler are summoned by Holly to the office of Commander Trouble Kelp, where they witness the next plan of Opal Koboi ; ... (Wikipedia)
Lord Edgware Dies
by Agatha Christie
Mysterious murder of a peer of the realm, investigated by Hercule Poirot.
Attending a performance by impressionist Carlotta Adams, Hercule Poirot is approached by actress Jane Wilkinson. She requests his help in asking her husband Lord Edgware to divorce her. Poirot ... (Wikipedia)
The Time Paradox
by Eoin Colfer
A time-traveling adventure to save the universe from destruction.
Angeline Fowl, Artemis Fowl's mother contracts a debilitating disease, which Artemis worsens by trying to use magic. Artemis desperately contacts Captain Holly Short and No. 1 , in hopes that they ... (Wikipedia)
The Lord of the Rings: The Trilogy
by Brian Sibley
Epic tale of hobbits, wizards, and warriors on a quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
Widely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the 1981 BBC Radio dramatisation of The Lord of the Rings stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. This box ... (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)
This Could Change Everything
by Jill Mansell
A chance encounter leads to a chain of events that changes the lives of everyone involved. A heartwarming story of love, friendship, and second chances.
International bestseller Jill Mansell crafts the perfect summertime tale about finding your roots, filled with romance, friendship, and the power of redemption. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Green Mile
by Stephen King
A prison guard discovers the power of redemption, and miracles, when he meets a mysterious inmate.
Featuring a first-person narrative told by Paul Edgecombe, the novel switches between Paul as an old man in the Georgia Pines nursing home writing down his story in 1996, and his time in 1932 as the ... (Wikipedia)
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict
by Laurie Viera Rigler
A modern-day woman wakes up in the body of a Regency-era woman and must navigate the social norms and romantic entanglements of the time.
In this Jane Austen inspired comedy, love story, and exploration of identity and destiny, a modern LA girl wakes up as an Englishwoman in Austen's time. After nursing a broken engagement with Jane ... (Goodreads)
Shakespeare's Counselor
by Charlaine Harris
Lily Bard, a cleaning lady and karate expert, becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in small-town Arkansas.
Welcome back to the sleepy little town of Shakespeare , Arkansas , where secrets come to hide. Cleaning woman and karate expert Lily Bard is a woman with a complicated past. Trying her best to cope ... (Goodreads)
Spying in High Heels
by Gemma Halliday
Fashionista Maddie Springer becomes an amateur detective to clear her best friend's name in a murder case.
L.A. shoe designer, Maddie Springer, lives her life by three rules: Fashion. Fashion. Fashion. But when she stumbles upon the work of a brutal killer, her life takes an unexpected turn from Manolos ... (Goodreads)
Maids of Misfortune
by M. Louisa Locke
In Victorian San Francisco, a boardinghouse owner becomes an amateur detective to solve a murder mystery.
It’s the summer of 1879, and Annie Fuller, a young San Francisco widow, is in trouble. Annie’s husband squandered her fortune before committing suicide five years earlier, and one of his creditors is ... (Goodreads)
To the Moon and Back
by Jill Mansell
A heartwarming tale of love, loss, and second chances. Set in a charming English town, it follows the lives of a group of friends and their romantic entanglements.
When Ellie Kendall tragically loses her husband she feels her life is over. But eventually she’s ready for a new start – at work, that is. She doesn’t need a new man when she has a certain secret ... (Goodreads)
Homegoing
by Yaa Gyasi
Spanning centuries, the intertwining stories of two African sisters, their descendants, and the legacy of slavery.
Effia is raised by her mother, Baaba, who is cruel to her. Nevertheless she works hard to please her mother. Known as a beauty, Effia is intended to be married to the future chief of her village, but ... (Wikipedia)
The Unexpected Guest
by Charles Osborne
A stranger seeks refuge in a house on a foggy night, only to find a dead man and a group of suspects. A classic whodunit mystery.
On a foggy night, the car of a man called Michael Starkwedder breaks down near an isolated house and, entering it, he finds the body of a dead man slumped in a chair. A woman stands over the corpse, ... (Wikipedia)
Deception on His Mind
by Elizabeth George
Inspector Lynley investigates the murder of a young boy in a seaside town, uncovering dark secrets and hidden motives.
Balford-le-Nez is a dying seatown on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town's small but growing Asian community, a Pakistani named Haytham Querashi, is found dead near its beach, his neck ... (Goodreads)
Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery
by Jenny Colgan
A heartwarming Christmas tale of love, friendship, and baking in a small seaside town.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… and the perfect moment to escape to a charming English village! From the beloved author whose novels are "sheer indulgence from start to finish" (SOPHIE ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Returned
by Jason Mott
The dead return to life in a small town, causing chaos and forcing people to confront their past.
The series follows the residents of Arcadia , North Carolina , in particular the Hargrave family, whose lives are upended when their loved ones return from the dead, unaged since their deaths. Among ... (Wikipedia)
The Wedding Dress
by Rachel Hauck
A wedding dress connects the lives of four women across generations, revealing their stories of love, loss, and redemption.
Four brides. One Dress. A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love. Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift . . . and her passion. But with ... (Goodreads)
Man and Boy
by Tony Parsons
A father's struggle to hold onto his son and his family amidst turmoil and tragedy.
HE HAD TO FACE THE TOUGHEST JOB OF HIS LIFE. AND HE NEVER ONCE THOUGHT HE'D BE ON HIS OWN. Harry had it all: a beautiful wife, an adorable four-year-old son, and a high-paying media job. But on the ... (Goodreads)
This Charming Man
by Marian Keyes
A single woman's journey of self-discovery and healing, while navigating the challenges of a new relationship.
The main characters are: Paddy de Courcy, a charismatic politician; Lola Daly, a stylist; Grace Gildee, a journalist; Marnie Hunter, Grace's alcoholic sister; and Alicia Thornton, Paddy's fiancée. ... (Wikipedia)
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)
This Was a Man
by Jeffrey Archer
A gripping tale of ambition, power, loyalty and betrayal set in Victorian England.
This Was a Man continues the story of the Clifton family. It starts with the readers to believe Karin has been executed by her Russian handler after being found out as a double agent. Harry sets out ... (Wikipedia)
Parker Pyne Investigates
by Agatha Christie
Parker Pyne, a detective who specializes in solving problems of the heart, takes on a series of cases that lead him to uncovering dark secrets and hidden motives.
Agatha Christie's name is synonymous with brilliant deception, ingenious puzzles, and surprise denouements. The Queen of Crime. Curious? Then you're invited to read ... 'Parker Pyne Investigates'. In ... (Goodreads)
The Cafe by the Sea
by Jenny Colgan
A woman returns to a remote Scottish island to find love and a new beginning.
Years ago, Flora fled the quiet Scottish island where she grew up – and she hasn't looked back. What would she have done on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, where no one ... (Goodreads)
Manners & Mutiny
by Gail Carriger
A young girl's journey to a prestigious finishing school, where she must navigate the politics of the upper-class.
If one must flirt...flirt with danger., Lessons in the art of espionage aboard Mademoiselle Geraldine's floating dirigible have become tedious without Sophronia's sweet sootie Soap nearby. She would ... (Barnes & Noble)
For Every One
by Jason Reynolds
A motivational letter in verse, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles.
“A lyrical masterpiece.” —,School Library Journal ,(starred review) Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Cater Street Hangman
by Anne Perry
A young woman investigates a series of murders in Victorian London, uncovering dark secrets and danger.
In an upper-class salon on Cater Street, several women discuss, in oblique terms, the death of a local girl. Even though Susannah has recently been out of town and is unaware of the murder, it is bad ... (Wikipedia)
