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Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd
by Alan Bradley
Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce uses her ingenuity and chemistry skills to solve a murder mystery.
In spite of being ejected from Miss Bodycote’s Female Academy in Canada, twelve-year-old Flavia de Luce is excited to be sailing home to England. But instead of a joyous homecoming, she is greeted on ... (Goodreads)
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust
by Alan Bradley
An orphaned girl's adventure of solving a decades-old murder at the mysterious Miss Bodycote's Female Academy.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER,Flavia de Luce—“part Harriet the Spy, part Violet Baudelaire from Lemony Snicket’s, A Series of Unfortunate Events,” (,The New York Times Book Review,)—takes her remarkable ... (Goodreads)
Speaking from Among the Bones
by Alan Bradley
A young detective investigates the mystery of a decades-old murder in a small English village.
From award-winning author Alan Bradley comes the next cozy British mystery starring intrepid young sleuth Flavia de Luce, hailed by USA Today as “one of the most remarkable creations in recent ... (Goodreads)
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive
by Alexander McCall Smith
A humorous and heartwarming tale of an African family's daily life, tackling the issues of modern society.
Mma Ramotswe meets her second cousin, who comes to the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency for help. Tati Monyena works for the hospital in Mochudi, where a series of three deaths in the same bed in the ... (Wikipedia)
The Full Cupboard of Life
by Alexander McCall Smith
A heartwarming story of a woman's journey of self-discovery, finding joy in life.
Mma Ramotswe is now engaged to the mechanic Mr. JLB Matekoni, but he seems reluctant to set a wedding date, which makes her a little unhappy. She takes on an interesting investigation: Mma Holonga, a ... (Wikipedia)
The Whispering Skull
by Jonathan Stroud
Exploring ancient magic and new technology, a young detective solves a sinister mystery.
In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep ... (Goodreads)
The Moving Finger
by Agatha Christie
A small village is plagued by anonymous letters that lead to murder. Miss Marple must solve the case before it's too late.
Jerry and Joanna Burton, a brother and sister from London, take residence in a house owned by Miss Barton near the quiet town of Lymstock, for the last phase of Jerry's recovery from injuries ... (Wikipedia)
The Screaming Staircase
by Jonathan Stroud
A team of kids battle supernatural creatures in a race to save the world.
When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . . For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic ... (Goodreads)
The Beekeeper's Apprentice
by Laurie R. King
A young girl’s journey to becoming a detective apprentice, uncovering crime and solving mysteries.
After losing her family in a tragic motor accident in California, fifteen-year-old Mary Russell goes to live with her aunt in Sussex, England. Wandering the Sussex Downs in April 1915, she literally ... (Wikipedia)
74 Seaside Avenue
by Debbie Macomber
A heartwarming story of love, family, and second chances set in a small town on the Washington coast.
Olivia Lockhart-Griffin Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Reader, Do you remember Teri Miller? She works at Get Nailed, the beauty salon here in town. Well, Teri got married a little while ago—to Bobby ... (Goodreads)
Widow's Web
by Jennifer Estep
Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, must navigate a web of deceit and danger to protect her loved ones from a vengeful enemy.
The seventh book in the hugely popular, Elemental Assassin, series by, New York Times, and, USA TODAY, bestselling author Jennifer Estep—Gin Blanco is back and ready for action. I used to murder ... (Barnes & Noble)
Exile
by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster is forced to leave her home and friends behind, and navigate a dangerous new world.
A, New York Times, bestselling series A, USA TODAY, bestselling series A California Young Reader Medal–winning series Sophie befriends the mythical Alicorn and puts her mysterious powers to the test ... (Barnes & Noble)
Spider’s Revenge
by Jennifer Estep
Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, seeks revenge against the powerful Mab Monroe who killed her family.
Old habits die hard. And I plan on murdering someone before the night is through. Killing used to be my regular gig, after all. Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, assassin-for-hire. And I was very ... (Goodreads)
Nightfall
by Shannon Messenger
Sophie and her friends must stop the evil organization, the Neverseen, from unleashing chaos on the world of the Lost Cities.
Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories—but the battle is far from over. It’s time to change ... (Goodreads)
By a Thread
by Jennifer Estep
Gin Blanco, aka the Spider, must protect her friends and family from a new enemy targeting them.
When killing people is your job, there's no such thing as a vacation. Then again, how often does an assassin live long enough to enjoy her retirement? In this line of work, you either get lucky or ... (Goodreads)
Neverseen
by Shannon Messenger
Sophie Foster and her friends journey to the land of the Neverseen to rescue Keefe and unravel the mysteries of the Black Swan.
Sophie Foster is on the run—but at least she's not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, ... (Goodreads)
6 Rainier Drive
by Debbie Macomber
A heartwarming story of love, loss, and new beginnings in a small town. Follows the lives of the residents of Cedar Cove.
6 RAINER DRIVE CEDAR COVE, WASHINGTON DEAR READER, As you may have heard, we've recently had quite a shock. My husband, Seth, and I lost our business, The Lighthouse restaurant –- to arson. The ... (Goodreads)
The Girl Before
by Rena Olsen
A young woman's life is shattered when she discovers her parents have been involved in a child trafficking ring.
In this powerful psychological suspense debut, when a woman’s life is shattered, she is faced with a devastating question: What if everything she thought was normal and good and true . . . wasn’t? ... (Goodreads)
Things in Jars
by Jess Kidd
Bridie Devine, a female detective in Victorian London, investigates the kidnapping of a mysterious child with supernatural abilities.
Bridie Devine, female detective extraordinaire, is confronted with the most baffling puzzle yet: the kidnapping of Christabel Berwick, secret daughter of Sir Edmund Athelstan Berwick, and a peculiar ... (Goodreads)
Crimson Death
by Laurell K. Hamilton
Vampire hunter Anita Blake must stop a deadly virus that turns vampires into killers. But the virus may have already infected her closest allies.
In her twenty-fifth adventure, vampire hunter and necromancer Anita Blake learns that evil is in the eye of the beholder... Anita has never seen Damian, her vampire servant, in such a state. The ... (Goodreads)
American Housewife
by Helen Ellis
A collection of witty and satirical short stories that explore the absurdities of modern-day domesticity and societal expectations of women.
A sharp, funny, delightfully unhinged collection of stories set in the dark world of domesticity,, American Housewife, features murderous ladies who lunch, celebrity treasure hunters, and the best ... (Goodreads)
None of the Above
by I.W. Gregorio
Intersex teenager Kristin discovers she has Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and must navigate the challenges of identity, relationships, and surgery.
A groundbreaking story about a teenage girl who discovers she was born intersex... and what happens when her secret is revealed to the entire school. Incredibly compelling and sensitively told, None ... (Goodreads)
Baby Doll
by Hollie Overton
A young woman escapes from her kidnapper after eight years and tries to rebuild her life while facing the trauma of her past.
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER , "What a compulsive read! A brilliant first novel that kept me transfixed and entertained until the very last page." — Tess Gerritsen,, New York Times, bestselling ... (Barnes & Noble)
We Are All Made of Molecules
by Susin Nielsen
Two very different middle schoolers become step-siblings and must navigate their new family dynamic.
Thirteen-year-old Stewart is academically brilliant but socially clueless. Fourteen-year-old Ashley is the undisputed “It” girl in her class, but her grades stink. Their worlds are about to collide ... (Goodreads)
A Share in Death
by Deborah Crombie
A murder mystery set in a remote English countryside hotel, where everyone has a motive and secrets to hide.
A week's holiday in a luxurious Yorkshire time-share is just what Scotland Yard's Superintendent Duncan Kincaid needs. But the discovery of a body floating in the whirlpool bath ends Kincaid's ... (Goodreads)
Edinburgh Twilight
by Carole Lawrence
A murder mystery set in Victorian Edinburgh, where a detective and a medical student team up to solve the case.
As a new century approaches, Edinburgh is a city divided. The wealthy residents of New Town live in comfort, while Old Town’s cobblestone streets are clotted with criminals, prostitution, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shepherds Abiding
by Jan Karon
A heartwarming Christmas story about the residents of Mitford, as Father Tim tries to restore a Nativity scene.
The eighth novel in the beloved Mitford series, by the bestselling author of, At Home in Mitford, and, Somebody Safe with Somebody Good, Millions of Americans have found Mitford to be a favorite ... (Goodreads)
1105 Yakima Street
by Debbie Macomber
Follow the lives of the residents of 1105 Yakima Street as they navigate through love, loss, and new beginnings.
1105 Yakima Street Cedar Cove, Washington Dear Reader, You’ve probably heard that my wife has left me. Rachel’s pregnant, and she says that she can’t handle the stress in our household anymore. My ... (Goodreads)
The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris
by Jenny Colgan
A young woman travels to Paris to work in a chocolate shop and discovers love, friendship, and the art of chocolate-making.
"...a book which should be devoured in one sitting, along with a box of chocolates"—Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling author Award-winning author Jenny Colgan takes her charming romances ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saint Maybe
by Anne Tyler
A man's journey of atonement, struggling to make amends for his past mistakes.
Tyler's plot explores the ways ordinary people react to disastrous events with quietly heroic behavior. When seventeen-year-old Ian Bedloe confronts his older brother Danny with his belief that the ... (Wikipedia)
