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My Uncle Oswald
by Roald Dahl
The memoirs of Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, a wealthy and promiscuous man who collects and sells the semen of geniuses.
When Uncle Oswald discovers the sexually invigorating properties of the " Sudanese Blister Beetle "', he devises a plan to steal the semen of great men and sell it to women who want to have children ... (Wikipedia)
The Witches
by Roald Dahl
A young boy's adventure to defeat a coven of wicked witches.
The story is narrated from the perspective of an unnamed seven-year-old English boy, who goes to live with his Norwegian grandmother after his parents are killed in a tragic car accident. The boy ... (Wikipedia)
Danny the Champion of the World
by Roald Dahl
A loving father-son bond grows, as they pull off a daring plan to save their home.
Danny’s life seems perfect: his home is a gypsy caravan, he’s the youngest car mechanic around, and his best friend is his dad, who never runs out of wonderful stories to tell. And when Danny ... (Goodreads)
Americanah
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
An exploration of race, identity, and belonging as two Nigerian immigrants experience life in America and beyond.
Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to ... (Goodreads)
The 5 Greatest Warriors
by Matthew Reilly
A thrilling adventure to find the ancient machine that can destroy the world. Fast-paced action and intense battles.
IT BEGAN WITH SIX STONES . . . From the deserts of Israel to the tsunami-lashed coasts of Japan, from the steppes of Mongolia to the most mysterious island on Earth—this is what we have come to ... (Goodreads)
The Six Sacred Stones
by Matthew Reilly
A race against time to find six mysterious ancient stones and save the world from destruction.
This novel is a sequel to Matthew Reilly's previous novel,, Seven Ancient Wonders, , which ended with the Golden Capstone reassembled atop the Great Pyramid at Giza, and the ritual of power performed ... (Wikipedia)
Moominsummer Madness
by Tove Jansson
A family of Moomins embark on a magical summer adventure, encountering bizarre creatures and discovering hidden secrets.
A nearby volcano causes a massive wave to flood Moominvalley. While escaping the flood the Moomin family and their friends find a building floating past, and take up residence there. They believe it ... (Wikipedia)
Conversations with Friends
by Sally Rooney
Two college students explore the complexity of relationships and their place in the world.
A sharply intelligent novel about two college students and the strange, unexpected connection they forge with a married couple. Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed, and darkly observant. A ... (Goodreads)
The Moomins and the Great Flood
by Tove Jansson
The Moomin family searches for their missing relatives during a great flood, encountering new friends and dangers along the way.
Moominmamma and Moomintroll are travelling through a dark and scary forest looking for Moominpappa, who has gone off adventuring with the Hattifatteners . They meet a little creature, who joins them ... (Wikipedia)
Dance Dance Dance
by Haruki Murakami
A man's journey through a surreal dreamscape in search of meaning and solace.
The novel follows the surreal misadventures of an unnamed protagonist who makes a living as a commercial writer. He is compelled to return to the Dolphin Hotel, a seedy establishment where he once ... (Wikipedia)
Looking Good Dead
by Peter James
A thrilling murder mystery that exposes the dark side of fame and fortune.
Tom Bryce did what any decent person would do. But within hours of picking up the CD that had been left behind on the train seat next to him, and attempting to return it to its owner, he is the sole ... (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)
Affinity
by Sarah Waters
Gothic mystery of spiritual and romantic entanglement set in Victorian London.
An upper-class woman recovering from a suicide attempt, Margaret Prior has begun visiting the women’s ward of Millbank prison, Victorian London’s grimmest jail, as part of her rehabilitative charity ... (Goodreads)
The Miserable Mill
by Lemony Snicket
A young boy faces danger and misfortune at a sinister mill in a mysterious town.
Violet , Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire are traveling on a train heading for Paltryville, the location of the children's new home, the Lucky Smells Lumbermill. Upon arrival, the children learn that they ... (Wikipedia)
Anna Dressed in Blood
by Kendare Blake
Cas, a ghost hunter, falls in love with Anna, a vengeful spirit who kills anyone who enters her home.
Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead. So did his father before him, until he was gruesomely murdered by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious ... (Goodreads)
Looking for Alibrandi
by Melina Marchetta
A teenage Australian girl comes of age, navigating the challenges of cultural identity and family dynamics.
The novel follows its protagonist, Josephine Alibrandi, the Australian Italian daughter of Italian immigrant parents. Josie lives in Sydney and attends a Catholic high school–where she is ... (Wikipedia)
JPod
by Douglas Coupland
A darkly humorous look at the lives of the twenty-somethings working in the video game industry.
JPod , Douglas Coupland's most acclaimed novel to date, is a lethal joyride into today's new breed of tech worker. Ethan Jarlewski and five co-workers whose surnames begin with "J" are ... (Goodreads)
Mistborn Trilogy Boxed Set
by Brandon Sanderson
Epic fantasy saga about a world in the grips of an oppressive ruler, and a group of unlikely heroes who attempt to overthrow him.
This boxed set includes the paperback editions of the complete Mistborn Trilogy—,Mistborn,, The Well of Ascension, and, The Hero of Ages,—by #1, New York Times, bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Comet in Moominland
by Tove Jansson
A fantastical adventure of a young Moomin as he searches for a mysterious comet.
The story begins a few weeks after the events of The Moomins and the Great Flood , as the Moomin family are settling into their new life in Moominvalley. Sniff , who is now living with the Moomins, ... (Wikipedia)
The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes
by Bill Watterson
Collection of comic strips featuring a boy and his imaginary tiger, exploring life's big questions.
They're back: Calvin, the six-year-old dirty tricksmeister and master of indignation and his warm, cuddly philosopher sidekick, Hobbes. A tiger whose idea of adventure is to lie on his back by the ... (Goodreads)
The Son
by Jo Nesbø
A man's quest to avenge the death of his father uncovers a dark family secret.
Sonny Lofthus is serving time for crimes he did not commit. As payment, he receives a steady supply of drugs to satisfy his addiction. His life changes completely when he learns the truth about his ... (Wikipedia)
The Pearl
by John Steinbeck
A poor diver's dream of wealth is dashed when his newfound riches ultimately bring unhappiness and tragedy.
Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from the gulf beds that once brought great wealth to the kings of Spain and now provide Kino, Juana, and their ... (Goodreads)
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)
Amsterdam
by Ian McEwan
Interconnected stories of love and morality among a small group of characters in Amsterdam.
At the funeral of photographer and writer Molly Lane, three of Molly's former lovers converge. They include newspaper editor Vernon Halliday and composer Clive Linley who are old friends, and British ... (Wikipedia)
A Single Man
by Christopher Isherwood
A man's exploration of life after losing his partner, as he contemplates his own mortality.
George, an English professor, is unable to cope with the despondent, bereaved nature of his existence after the sudden death of his partner, Jim. Throughout the day, he has various encounters with ... (Wikipedia)
Men Without Women
by Haruki Murakami
Collection of stories exploring the experiences of men coping with loneliness and isolation.
A dazzling new collection of short stories—the first major new work of fiction from the beloved, internationally acclaimed, Haruki Murakami since his #1 best-selling Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His ... (Goodreads)
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
An epic journey of adventure and exploration, pushing the boundaries of the known world.
The story starts in London on Wednesday, 2 October 1872. Phileas Fogg is a rich British gentleman living a solitary life. Despite his wealth, Fogg lives a modest life with habits carried out with ... (Wikipedia)
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
by Oscar Wilde
A collection of enchanting stories full of magical creatures, life lessons, and unforgettable characters.
Oscar Wilde made up these very special fairy stories for children. He was telling them more than stories about princes, giants, nightingales, and roses, he was teaching them about life and the way to ... (Goodreads)
The Magic Faraway Tree
by Enid Blyton
Three children discover a magical tree that leads to different lands with strange creatures and adventures.
Jo, Bessie and Fanny take their cousin Rick on an adventure he'll never forget to the magic Faraway Tree, where he meets Moon-Face, Silky the fairy and Saucepan Man, and visits all the different ... (Goodreads)
