Recommendations based on A Second Chanceby Jodi Taylor

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  1. No Time Like the Past

    by Jodi Taylor
    A time-traveling professor's adventures through history, and the consequences of his tampering.

    The fifth book in the bestselling British madcap time-travelling series, served with a dash of wit that seems to be everyone’s cup of tea. Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. A Symphony of Echoes

    by Jodi Taylor
    A thrilling time-travel adventure to save the future from destruction.

    Book Two in the madcap time-travel series based at the St Mary's Institute of Historical Research that seems to be everyone's cup of tea. In the second book in the Chronicles of St Mary's series, Max ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Trail Through Time

    by Jodi Taylor
    Time-traveling historians face danger and adventure as they try to fix historical events.

    St Mary’s is back and is facing a battle to survive in this, the fourth instalment of the Chronicles. Max and Leon are re-united and looking forward to a peaceful lifetime together. But, sadly, they ... (Goodreads)

  4. To Say Nothing of the Dog

    by Connie Willis
    Time-traveling historian visits Victorian England in search of an artifact, amidst a comedy of errors.

    Ned Henry is a time traveler in 1940 studying Coventry Cathedral after the Coventry Blitz of World War II . He is specifically searching for the location of the "Bishop's bird stump ", a MacGuffin ... (Wikipedia)

  5. The Library of the Unwritten

    by A.J. Hackwith
    In the Library of the Unwritten, books that have yet to be written are guarded. When a character escapes from one of these books, chaos ensues.

    In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren't finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any ... (Goodreads)

  6. Crosstalk

    by Connie Willis
    A romantic comedy set in a near-future world where a new technology allows couples to experience each other's emotions. Chaos ensues.

    Briddey Flannigan, part of the middle management of a tech-company is engaged to one of the senior executives. The company is experimenting with communication technology that transmits neural ... (Wikipedia)

  7. Sourcery

    by Terry Pratchett
    A wizard uses his magic to take over the Discworld, and a young man must fight to restore order.

    Death comes to collect the soul of Ipslore the Red, a wizard who was banished from Unseen University for marrying and having children, something forbidden for wizards. Bitter over this fate, Ipslore ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Game

    by Laurie R. King
    A murder mystery set in the world of Victorian England, involving a young detective and her companion.

    Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes are visited by Sherlock's gravely ill brother, Mycroft, who has an intriguing case for them. Mycroft, who has connections in the highest levels of the government, has ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Invisible Library

    by Genevieve Cogman
    A librarian embarks on a mission to retrieve a rare book from alternate realities.

    Irene must be at the top of her game or she'll be off the case - permanently... Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, which harvests fiction from different realities. And along with ... (Goodreads)

  10. Incarceron

    by Catherine Fisher
    A daring escape from a prison-like world forces two teens to confront a harsh reality.

    Incarceron – a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology -- a ... (Goodreads)

  11. Lies Sleeping

    by Ben Aaronovitch
    Detective Peter Grant and the Folly investigate a mysterious killer who can walk through walls. The hunt leads them to the heart of London's magical underworld.

    Join Peter Grant, detective and apprentice wizard, for a brand new case . . . Martin Chorley, aka the Faceless Man, wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud, and crimes against humanity, has been ... (Goodreads)

  12. Wicked Lovely

    by Melissa Marr
    A teenager's struggle to survive in a world of faeries, where she must choose between love or duty.

    Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty - especially if they learn of her ... (Goodreads)

  13. Broken Homes

    by Ben Aaronovitch
    Detective investigates a supernatural murder in London, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

    Constable Peter Grant and Detective Chief Inspector Nightingale are called to investigate a road traffic accident involving Robert Weil. The investigating officers found human blood from a body in ... (Wikipedia)

  14. The Hanging Tree

    by Ben Aaronovitch
    An adventure through the magical underworld of London, uncovering secrets and conspiracies.

    The previous book's adventure in Herefordshire left the protagonist Peter Grant deeply involved in a relationship with Beverley Brook, the resourceful young woman who had saved him from captivity by ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Trespasser

    by Tana French
    A detective investigates a murder case, uncovering secrets, lies, and hidden motives.

    Being on the Murder Squad is nothing like Detective Antoinette Conway dreamed it would be. Her partner, Stephen Moran, is the only person who seems glad she’s there. The rest of her working life is a ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Nature of the Beast

    by Louise Penny
    A murder investigation uncovers an intricate web of deception and evil.

    Hardly a day goes by when nine-year-old Laurent Lepage doesn't cry wolf. From alien invasions, to walking trees, to winged beasts in the woods, to dinosaurs spotted in the village of Three Pines, his ... (Goodreads)

  17. A Gathering of Shadows

    by V.E. Schwab
    A combination of magic and science, as characters navigate a dangerous new world.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author V.E. Schwab "Addictive and immersive,, A Gathering of Shadows, cements this series as a must-read." —,Entertainment Weekly, grade A Four months have passed ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Maze Runner Series

    by James Dashner
    A group of teenagers trapped in a maze with no memory of their past must find a way out and uncover the truth about their situation.

    The perfect gift for fans of "The Hunger Games" and " Divergent," this boxed set includes all of the paperback editions of James Dashner's" New York Times" bestselling series"–The Maze Runner," "The ... (Goodreads)

  19. We Are Legion

    by Dennis E. Taylor
    A retired businessman is uploaded into a computer, where he embarks on an intergalactic journey.

    Alternate Cover Edition can be found, here,. Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life of leisure. There are places to go, books to read, and movies to watch. ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Light Fantastic

    by Terry Pratchett
    An adventure to save the world from a mysterious, magical force threatening to destroy it.

    The book begins shortly after the ending of, The Colour of Magic, , with wizard Rincewind , Twoflower and the Luggage falling from the Discworld. They are saved when the Octavo , the most powerful ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Nation

    by Terry Pratchett
    A story of courage and determination, as an island nation rebuilds its culture and identity after a devastating tsunami.

    Alone on a desert island — everything and everyone he knows and loves has been washed away in a storm — Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He’s completely alone — or so he thinks until ... (Goodreads)

  22. Annabel

    by Lauren Oliver
    A girl falls in love with a ghost, and they must navigate the boundaries between life and death to be together.

    Lena's mother, Annabel, has always been a mystery—a ghost in Lena's past. Until now. Discover her secrets in Lauren Oliver's brilliant original digital story set in the world of New York Times ... (Goodreads)

  23. Raven

    by Lauren Oliver
    A teenage girl's life is turned upside down when her best friend suddenly disappears, leading her to uncover dark secrets about their town.

    This captivating story set in the world of Lauren Oliver’s New York Times bestselling Delirium series focuses on Raven, the fiery leader of a rebel group in the Wilds. As a teenager, Raven made the ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

    by Becky Chambers
    An intergalactic adventure filled with unlikely friendships and epic space battles.

    Follow a motley crew on an exciting journey through space-and one adventurous young explorer who discovers the meaning of family in the far reaches of the universe-in this light-hearted debut space ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Splendour Falls

    by Susanna Kearsley
    A woman travels to a remote Welsh village to heal from a tragedy, but finds herself drawn into a centuries-old mystery.

    Chinon-chateau of legend, steeped in the history of France and England. It is to Chinon that Emily goes on a long-awaited holiday, to meet her charming but unreliable cousin, Harry. Harry wanted to ... (Goodreads)

  26. Tawny Scrawny Lion

    by Kathryn Jackson
    A lion who is always hungry learns the value of friendship and sharing after meeting a group of friendly rabbits.

    Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants! So begins the funny, classic ... (Goodreads)

  27. Graveminder

    by Melissa Marr
    After her grandmother's death, Rebekkah returns to her hometown to become the new Graveminder, responsible for keeping the dead from rising.

    Rebekkah Barrow never forgot the tender attention her grandmother, Maylene, bestowed upon the dead of Claysville. While growing up, Rebekkah watched as Maylene performed the same unusual ritual at ... (Goodreads)

  28. Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A gang of criminals must band together to take down a powerful adversary.

    In the prologue, a Grisha man named Emil Retvenko is kidnapped by a winged Shu man. The book commences in a gambling parlor known as Club Cumulus where Jesper and Nina keep Jan Van Eck's lawyer, ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Ensnared

    by A.G. Howard
    Alyssa Gardner must navigate the treacherous realm of Wonderland to save her loved ones from the clutches of the evil Queen Red.

    After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side

    by Beth Fantaskey
    Adopted Jessica discovers she is a vampire princess betrothed to a handsome vampire prince. Can she embrace her destiny and love?

    The undead can really screw up your senior year ... Marrying a vampire definitely doesn’t fit into Jessica Packwood’s senior year “get-a-life” plan. But then a bizarre (and incredibly hot) new ... (Goodreads)