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Ask Again, Yes
by Mary Beth Keane
Two families are intertwined through tragedy, love, and forgiveness. A poignant story of human connection and resilience.
The triumphant New York Times Bestseller * The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick *Named one of the best books of the year by People, Vogue, Parade, NPR, and Elle“This is one beautiful book. I was wowed ... (Goodreads)
The Bar Code Tattoo
by Suzanne Weyn
In a dystopian future, everyone is required to get a barcode tattoo. But when the protagonist discovers the sinister truth behind it, she rebels.
The first book in the exciting Bar Code series.,Individuality vs. conformity. Identity vs. access. Freedom vs. control. The bar code tattoo. The bar code tattoo. Everybody's getting it. It will make ... (Barnes & Noble)
Safe With Me
by K.L. Slater
A woman offers shelter to a grieving mother and her daughter, but secrets from the past threaten to destroy their fragile bond.
Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it's her turn to get even. Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Mistake
by K.L. Slater
A mother's mistake leads to a dangerous web of lies and secrets that threaten to destroy her family.
You think you know the truth about the people you love., But one discovery can change everything… Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Talk Before Sleep
by Elizabeth Berg
A group of women come together to support their dying friend, sharing stories and memories as they face the end of life.
"Until that moment, I hadn't realized how much I'd been needing to meet someone I might be able to say everything to." They met at a party. It was hate at first sight. Ruth was far too beautiful, too ... (Goodreads)
The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe
by Mary Simses
A lawyer inherits a blueberry farm and bakery in Maine, leading her to question her fast-paced city life and rediscover love.
A high-powered Manhattan attorney finds love, purpose, and the promise of a simpler life in her grandmother's hometown. Ellen Branford is going to fulfill her grandmother's dying wish — to find the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Unmarriageable
by Soniah Kamal
A modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" set in Pakistan. A story of love, family, and societal expectations.
In this one-of-a-kind retelling of, Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day Pakistan, Alys Binat has sworn never to marry—until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A ... (Goodreads)
Chemistry
by Weike Wang
A Chinese-American Ph.D. candidate in chemistry struggles with the pressures of academia, family expectations, and her own identity crisis.
At first glance, the quirky, overworked narrator of this novel seems to be on the cusp of a perfect life: she is studying for a prestigious PhD in chemistry that will make her Chinese parents proud ... (Goodreads)
The Last Days of Dogtown
by Anita Diamant
A tale of survival and resilience in a dying Massachusetts town in the early 1800s, told through the lives of its inhabitants and their dogs.
“An excellent novel. A lovely and moving portrait of society’s outcasts…affirms the essential humanity of its poor and stubborn residents, for whom each day of survival is a victory” (,The New York ... (Goodreads)
Emma
by Alexander McCall Smith
A modern retelling of Jane Austen's classic novel, following the life of Emma Woodhouse and her matchmaking schemes in contemporary times.
The summer after she graduates from university, Emma Woodhouse returns home to the village of Highbury, where she will live with her health-conscious father until she is ready to launch her ... (Goodreads)
Blink
by K.L. Slater
A psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up with no memory of the previous night and discovers a dark secret about her past.
Three years ago Toni's five-year-old daughter, Evie, disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Winter Storms
by Elin Hilderbrand
The Quinn family gathers for a final Christmas on Nantucket before their matriarch passes away. Secrets and drama unfold amidst the winter storms.
Instant National Bestseller, Gather under the mistletoe for another round of caroling with the Quinn family in this heartwarming third addition to Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling Winter Street series. ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Cold Day for Murder
by Dana Stabenow
A murder mystery set in Alaska, where a private investigator uncovers dark secrets and motives in a small town.
Eighteen months ago, Aleut Kate Shugak quit her job investigating sex crimes for the Anchorage DA's office and retreated to her father's homestead in a national park in the interior of Alaska. But ... (Goodreads)
The Glassblower
by Petra Durst-Benning
Three sisters navigate love, loss, and their family's glassblowing business in 19th century Germany.
In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Last Time They Met
by Anita Shreve
Two former lovers reunite after 26 years, reflecting on their past and the choices that led them to where they are now.
Traces the extraordinary resonance a single choice, even a single word, can have over the course of a lifetime. Seen through the eyes of young Linda Fallon and the young man who loves her. Anita ... (Goodreads)
The Lotus Eaters
by Tatjana Soli
A young female photojournalist navigates the complexities of war and love during the Vietnam War.
After her brother's death in Vietnam, Helen Adams decides to go there herself as a combat photojournalist covering the Vietnam War . In Vietnam, Helen meets famous prize-winning photographer Samuel ... (Wikipedia)
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)
The Final Detail
by Harlan Coben
Myron Bolitar, sports agent and detective, investigates the murder of a former client's wife. The case leads him to confront his own past.
In this sixth novel in the award-winning Myron Bolitar series, Harlan Coben delivers a riveting powerhouse thriller—a twisting mystery of betrayal, family secrets, and murder. Myron Bolitar’s ... (Goodreads)
One True Thing
by Anna Quindlen
A woman learns about love and loss, grappling with the realities of life and death.
Ellen Gulden has a high-pressure job writing for, New York, magazine . Ellen is visiting her family home for her father's surprise birthday party. It becomes obvious that she deeply admires her ... (Wikipedia)
After Anna
by Lisa Scottoline
A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her daughter Anna is murdered, and her stepfather is accused. But is he really guilty?
Riveting and disquieting,, After Anna, is a groundbreaking domestic thriller, as well as a novel of emotional justice and legal intrigue., New York Times, bestselling author Lisa Scottoline keeps ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Art of Inheriting Secrets
by Barbara O'Neal
After her mother's death, Olivia discovers a family estate in England and uncovers secrets that change her life forever.
When Olivia Shaw’s mother dies, the sophisticated food editor is astonished to learn she’s inherited a centuries-old English estate—and a title to go with it. Raw with grief and reeling from the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Every Last One
by Anna Quindlen
A family's search for resilience as they face tragedy and unexpected struggles.
The latest novel from Pulitzer Prize-winner Anna Quindlen In this breathtaking and beautiful novel, the #1 New York Times" bestselling author Anna Quindlen creates an unforgettable portrait of a ... (Goodreads)
Under the Wide and Starry Sky
by Nancy Horan
A historical novel about the unconventional love story of Robert Louis Stevenson and his American wife, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne.
The passionate and turbulent story of Robert Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny. At the age of thirty-five, Fanny van de Grift Osbourne leaves her philandering husband in San ... (Goodreads)
The Underground Railroad
by Colson Whitehead
An escaped slave's daring escape to freedom, fighting against the brutality of slavery.
The story is told in the third person, focusing mainly on Cora. Scattered single chapters also focus on Cora's mother Mabel, the slavecatcher Ridgeway, a reluctant slave sympathizer named Ethel, and ... (Wikipedia)
The Naturals
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
A group of teenagers with exceptional abilities are recruited by the FBI to solve cold cases. But their own secrets may put them in danger.
Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Beyond the Bright Sea
by Lauren Wolk
A young girl's search for her true identity and her discovery of the dark secrets of her past.
Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift on a small boat when she was just hours ... (Goodreads)
Strange Planet
by Nathan W. Pyle
Aliens explore and make sense of human behavior and customs in a humorous and relatable way.
I feel more attractive.,Honestly, you are.,It’s the star damage.,I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE., Straight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle comes an adorable and profound ... (Goodreads)
The Swans of Fifth Avenue
by Melanie Benjamin
A tale of a rich socialite, her scandalous relationship with Truman Capote and its consequences.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife comes an enthralling new novel about Truman Capote’s scandalous, headline-making, and heart-wrenching friendship with Babe Paley and ... (Goodreads)
All We Ever Wanted
by Emily Giffin
A wealthy Nashville family is rocked by a scandal involving their son and a girl from a less privileged background.
In the riveting new novel from the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, First Comes Love, and, Something Borrowed, three very different people must choose between their family and their values. ... (Goodreads)
