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Strange the Dreamer
by Laini Taylor
A young man's quest to discover the secrets of a lost city and his mysterious dreams.
The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around— and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared that his dream chose poorly. Since he was five years old he’s been ... (Goodreads)
The Bird and the Sword
by Amy Harmon
A mythical tale of courage, love and a young woman's transformation.
Swallow, Daughter, pull them in, those words that sit upon your lips. Lock them deep inside your soul, hide them ‘til they’ve time to grow. Close your mouth upon the power, curse not, cure not, ‘til ... (Goodreads)
A Darker Shade of Magic
by V.E. Schwab
A thrilling adventure through multiple parallel universes with a mysterious magical force.
Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes—Red London—and ... (Goodreads)
The Ship of Brides
by Jojo Moyes
A group of war brides sail from Australia to England on an aircraft carrier, facing challenges and forming unexpected bonds.
From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, in an earlier work available in the U.S. for the first time, a post-WWII story of the war brides who crossed the seas by the ... (Goodreads)
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)
Anne of Avonlea
by L.M. Montgomery
A young girl's coming-of-age in rural Prince Edward Island, full of adventures and misadventures.
Anne is about to start her first term teaching at the Avonlea school, although she will still continue her studies at home with Gilbert, who is teaching at the nearby White Sands School. The book ... (Wikipedia)
Year One
by Nora Roberts
A young woman embarks on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world, unearthing secrets of the past.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER (December 2017),A stunning new novel from the #1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts—,Year One, is an epic of hope and horror, chaos and magick, and a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Love and Other Words
by Christina Lauren
Childhood friends reconnect after a decade apart, confronting past traumas and rekindling their love.
The story of the heart can never be unwritten., Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, ... (Goodreads)
An Offer From a Gentleman
by Julia Quinn
A story of two star-crossed lovers, struggling against the odds to be together.
Will she accept his offer before the clock strikes midnight? Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that "Prince Charming" would be ... (Goodreads)
We Were the Lucky Ones
by Georgia Hunter
A family's struggle to survive the Holocaust, showing the power of hope in the face of tragedy.
It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new ... (Goodreads)
Nine Perfect Strangers
by Liane Moriarty
Nine strangers gather at a remote health resort for a ten-day retreat, but their lives are about to be changed forever.
Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever?, These nine perfect strangers are about to find out... Nine people gather at a remote health resort. Some are here to lose weight, some ... (Goodreads)
Fever 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson
A young girl's fight for survival in the midst of a deadly fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
An epidemic of fever sweeps through the streets of 1793 Philadelphia in this novel from Laurie Halse Anderson where "the plot rages like the epidemic itself" ( The New York Times Book Review ). ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Kiss Quotient
by Helen Hoang
A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.
From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)
Still Me
by Jojo Moyes
Louisa Clark moves to New York City to start a new life and faces challenges that test her identity and relationships.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, a new book featuring her iconic heroine of, Me Before You, and, After You, Louisa Clark. Louisa Clark arrives in New York ready to start a ... (Goodreads)
Full Package
by Lauren Blakely
Chase and Josie are roommates with benefits, but when feelings get involved, they must decide if they want to take a chance on love.
I’ve been told I have quite a gift.Hey, I don’t just mean in my pants. I’ve got a big brain too, and a huge heart of gold. And I like to use all my gifts to the fullest, the package included. Life is ... (Goodreads)
The Garden of Small Beginnings
by Abbi Waxman
A humorous and heartwarming story of a young widow who finds love and healing through gardening.
In the spirit of, A Man Called Ove, and, Good Grief,–a poignant, funny, and utterly believable novel about life and loss. Give grief a chance . . . Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three ... (Goodreads)
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
by Rachel Cohn
Best friends Naomi and Ely create a "No Kiss List" to avoid romantic complications, but their friendship is tested when they both fall for the same guy.
Naomi and Ely have been best friends and neighbors in the same apartment building in New York City for years. Ely is gay, often having casual hook-ups with other guys, while Naomi is heterosexual and ... (Wikipedia)
The Wild Rose
by Jennifer Donnelly
A tale of love, loss, and redemption set in the early 20th century. Follows the journey of a young woman from London to the Canadian wilderness.
The vast multi-generational epic that began with The Tea Rose and continued with The Winter Rose now reaches its dramatic conclusion in The Wild Rose. London, 1914. World War I is looming on the ... (Goodreads)
Alex and Eliza
by Melissa de la Cruz
A historical fiction novel about the love story between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler during the American Revolution.
Their romance shaped a nation. The rest was history. 1777. Albany, New York. As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York ... (Goodreads)
Die Trying
by Lee Child
An intense thriller involving a daring mission to rescue a kidnapped woman.
While in Chicago, former military policeman Jack Reacher is helping a young woman with an injured leg with her dry cleaning when they're captured at gunpoint by three men and thrown into a car, then ... (Wikipedia)
Stealing Parker
by Miranda Kenneally
Parker struggles with her identity and relationships while coaching a softball team and falling for the new girl in town.
Red-hot author Miranda Kenneally hits one out of the park in this return to Catching Jordan's Hundred Oaks High. Parker Shelton pretty much has the perfect life. She’s on her way to becoming ... (Goodreads)
The Queen and the Cure
by Amy Harmon
A healer and a queen embark on a dangerous journey to save their kingdom from a mysterious illness.
There will be a battle, and you will need to protect your heart. Kjell of Jeru had always known who he was. He'd never envied his brother or wanted to be king. He was the bastard son of the late King ... (Barnes & Noble)
Searching for Sylvie Lee
by Jean Kwok
A family's search for their missing daughter, Sylvie Lee, uncovers secrets and hidden truths about their past and present.
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Read with Jenna, Today, Show Book Club Pick & Emma Roberts Belletrist Book Club Pick! NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY, New York Times, ,• Time • Marie Claire, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Bellewether
by Susanna Kearsley
A historical romance novel that explores the story of a French Canadian soldier and a Long Island heiress during the Seven Years' War.
Some houses seem to want to hold their secrets. It’s 1759 and the world is at war, pulling the North American colonies of Britain and France into the conflict. The times are complicated, as are the ... (Goodreads)
The Favorite Sister
by Jessica Knoll
A reality TV show featuring five successful women turns deadly when one of them is found dead. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.
* * *, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER * * * Brett and Kelly have always toed the line between supportive sisters and bitter rivals. Growing up, Brett was the problem child, in the shadow of the brilliant ... (Goodreads)
Three Sisters
by Susan Mallery
Three sisters reunite in their hometown, each facing their own challenges and finding love along the way.
New York Times, bestselling author Susan Mallery's prose has been called "gritty and magical" and "luscious and provocative" (,Publishers Weekly,). Now she returns to Blackberry Island with the story ... (Barnes & Noble)
Bright Young Things
by Anna Godbersen
In the roaring twenties, three young socialites navigate love, scandal, and betrayal in the glittering world of Manhattan's elite.
The year is 1929. New York is ruled by the Bright Young Things: flappers and socialites seeking thrills and chasing dreams in the anything-goes era of the Roaring Twenties., Letty Larkspur and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Apple Turnover Murder
by Joanne Fluke
A small-town baker solves a murder mystery while preparing for a baking contest.
The Luscious, Los Angeles Times, And, USA Today, Bestseller!,Early summer brings plenty of work for baker Hannah Swensen, even before Mayor Bascomb's wife drops by The Cookie Jar to place an order ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Secret in the Old Attic
by Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew investigates a mysterious old attic and uncovers a hidden family secret.
First published in 1944, this mystery finds Nancy searching for some unpublished musical manuscripts which she believes are hidden in the dark, cluttered attic of a rundown mansion. ... (Goodreads)
The Unexpected Everything
by Morgan Matson
A summer of surprises and new beginnings, as a teenage girl discovers the importance of family and friends.
Andie had it all planned out. When you are a politician’s daughter who’s pretty much raised yourself, you learn everything can be planned or spun, or both. Especially your future. Important ... (Goodreads)
