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Last of the Breed
by Louis L'Amour
A journey of survival and self-discovery in the wilds of Alaska and Siberia.
The start of the book chronicles Joe "Mack" Makatozi's daring escape from captivity and introduces another captive, an English chemist whom the Soviets believe is working on chemical warfare agents. ... (Wikipedia)
Hondo
by Louis L'Amour
A Western adventure of a man on a quest for justice in the Wild West.
In 1870, at a remote ranch in Arizona , homesteader Angie Lowe ( Geraldine Page ) and her six-year-old son Johnny ( Lee Aaker ) are performing chores at their ranch when a stranger ( John Wayne ) ... (Wikipedia)
Riders of the Purple Sage
by Zane Grey
A gunslinging cowboy protects a young woman from a polygamous Mormon leader in the wild west.
Riders of the Purple Sage is a story about three main characters, Bern Venters, Jane Withersteen, and Jim Lassiter, who in various ways struggle with persecution from the local Mormon community ... (Wikipedia)
The Last of the Mohicans
by James Fenimore Cooper
Historical fiction set during the French and Indian War, featuring a native American family and their allies.
Cora and Alice Munro, daughters of Lieutenant Colonel Munro, are traveling with Major Duncan Heyward from Fort Edward to Fort William Henry, where Munro is in command, and acquire another companion ... (Wikipedia)
Coyote Waits
by Tony Hillerman
Navajo Tribal Police investigate a murder with ties to ancient Navajo witchcraft.
Officers Chee and Nez agree to meet at Red Rock trading post for a break from patrol. Chee hears Nez laughing on the radio about seeing the person who has been defacing local rock formations with ... (Wikipedia)
The Pilgrim's Progress
by John Bunyan
A Christian allegory of a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
The entire book is presented as a dream sequence narrated by an omniscient narrator . The allegory's protagonist, Christian , is an everyman character, and the plot centres on his journey from his ... (Wikipedia)
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by Peter Clines
A group of strangers with mysterious powers must join forces to save the world from a supernatural evil.
Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches. There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the ... (Goodreads)
In the Penal Colony
by Franz Kafka
A traveler visits a penal colony where a brutal execution machine is used. The officer in charge is obsessed with the machine's perfection.
" In the Penal Colony " (" In der Strafkolonie ") (also translated as "In the Penal Settlement") is a short story by Franz Kafka written in German in October 1914, revised in November 1918, and first ... (Wikipedia)
The Valley of Fear
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Detective Sherlock Holmes unravels a complex mystery involving a secret criminal organization.
Sherlock Holmes receives a cipher message from Fred Porlock, a pseudonymous agent of Professor Moriarty . After Porlock sends the message, however, he changes his mind for fear of Moriarty's ... (Wikipedia)
The Red Badge of Courage
by Stephen Crane
A young soldier's journey of courage and growth during the Civil War.
On a cold day, the fictional 304th New York Infantry Regiment awaits battle beside a river. Eighteen-year-old Private Henry Fleming, remembering his romantic reasons for enlisting as well as his ... (Wikipedia)
Love Hina, Vol. 01
by Ken Akamatsu
Keitaro Urashima, a hapless student, becomes the manager of an all-girls dormitory and must navigate the romantic advances of his tenants.
At the age of 5, Keitaro and his childhood sweetheart promised to meet again as students at Japan's most prestigious university. Now 20, he can't pass his entrance exams...or even remember the girl's ... (Goodreads)
Darkness
by John Saul
A family moves into a new home, but soon discovers dark secrets and evil forces lurking within its walls.
Villejeune, Florida. A secluded little town at the edge of a vast, eerie swamp. Far from prying eyes. Far from the laws of civilization. Here folks live by their own rules – dark rites of altars and ... (Goodreads)
The Warrior's Apprentice
by Lois McMaster Bujold
A young man's journey to becoming a leader, navigating the treacherous waters of space warfare.
When Miles Vorkosigan is disqualified from joining the Barrayaran Imperial Service Academy because he broke both his legs during the initial physical entrance exams, he sets about trying to prove ... (Wikipedia)
The Jungle Book
by Rudyard Kipling
A young boy is raised in the jungle by animals, learning life lessons along the way.
Wild Irish Heart
by Tricia O'Malley
A young woman discovers her Irish heritage and magical powers while navigating a romance with a mysterious man.
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Tricia O'Malley, comes a romance series set on the rocky shores of Ireland.It is time...An ancient book, a power untouched, and a heart unloved ... (Barnes & Noble)
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 3
by Bisco Hatori
Haruhi continues to navigate the world of the Host Club, dealing with the antics of the eccentric members and her growing feelings for Tamaki.
The uproarious comedy about a girl enlisted to work in a lavish host club! In this screwball romantic comedy, Haruhi, a poor girl at a rich kids' school, is forced to repay an $80,000 debt by working ... (Barnes & Noble)
Inkheart / Inkspell / Inkdeath
by Cornelia Funke
A bookbinder and his daughter can bring characters from books to life, but at a cost. Adventure ensues as they navigate the consequences.
In Inkheart , the twelve-year-old, Meggie , discovers that her father Mo , a professional bookbinder, has the unusual ability to transfer characters from books into the real world when he reads ... (Wikipedia)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 3
by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda continues to live with the cursed Sohma family, learning more about their secrets and forming deeper connections with them.
Sawa Mitoma has officially lived every high school girl's dream by breathing in limited-edition Sohma cottage air and landing a date with a Sohma heartthrob. That is, until she's thrust face-to-face ... (Barnes & Noble)
Palo Alto
by James Franco
A collection of short stories that explore the lives of troubled teenagers in Palo Alto, California.
A fiercely vivid collection of stories about troubled California teenagers and misfits–violent and harrowing, from the astonishingly talented actor and artist James Franco., Palo Alto, is the debut ... (Goodreads)
The Pelican Brief
by John Grisham
A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.
The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)
William Shakespeare's: A Midsummer Night's Dream
by Bruce Coville
A retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy, where fairies and mortals collide in a magical forest on a midsummer night.
One night two young couples run into an enchanted forest in an attempt to escape their problems. But these four humans do not realize that the forest is filled with fairies and hobgoblins who love ... (Barnes & Noble)
Priestess
by Yuu Watase
A young girl discovers she is the reincarnation of an ancient priestess and must use her powers to save the world from destruction.
The series describes the various trials of Miaka Yūki and Yui Hongo , two middle-school students. While at the library one day, Miaka and Yui encounter a strange book known as The Universe of the ... (Wikipedia)
The Bitter Season
by Tami Hoag
A string of murders in Minneapolis leads detectives Kovac and Liska on a dangerous hunt for a killer.
EVERY FAMILY HAS A SECRET. THEIRS WILL CHILL YOU TO THE CORE. #1 New York Times Bestselling author Tami Hoag returns to the bestselling series of her career with a Kovac and Liska case that will ... (Goodreads)
Frosty the Snowman
by Diane Muldrow
A children's book about a magical snowman who comes to life and has adventures with his friends.
Everyone's favorite snowman with a magic hat, a button nose, and eyes made out of coal comes to life on Christmas every year. Based on the beloved 1969 television special, this Little Golden Book ... (Goodreads)
Tanequil
by Terry Brooks
The second book in the High Druid of Shannara trilogy, following Pen Ohmsford as he seeks to rescue his aunt and save the Four Lands from destruction.
Pen , Khyber , and company rescue Cinnaminson and continue their journey north, pursued continuously by traitorous Druids and the assassin Aphasia Wye. Meanwhile, the traitourous Druids find Pen's ... (Wikipedia)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 9
by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda continues to navigate the complicated relationships with the Sohma family, while also discovering more about their mysterious curse.
Secrets of the curse revealed! Dive deep into the twisted relationship between Akito and Kureno, the most elusive member of the Sohma zodiac. Tohru tries to help, but finds herself in even deeper ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lonesome Dove
by Larry McMurtry
Epic tale of two former Texas Rangers on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana.
It is the late 1870s. , Captain Woodrow F. Call and Captain Augustus "Gus" McCrae, two famous retired Texas Rangers , run the Hat Creek Cattle Company and Livery Emporium in the small Texas border ... (Wikipedia)
Spartan Gold
by Clive Cussler
Adventurers Sam and Remi Fargo search for a lost treasure that could change history. Action-packed and full of twists and turns.
Clive Cussler introduces a new team of adventurers with this book, the Fargos, who have a knack for stumbling into the plots of evil egomaniacs. This adventure starts when they stumble across a ... (Wikipedia)
The Outlandish Companion: Companion to Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn
by Diana Gabaldon
A guide to the Outlander series, including character bios, historical context, and behind-the-scenes insights from the author.
Perfect for readers of the bestselling Outlander novels—and don’t miss, The Outlandish Companion Volume Two,!,#1, New York Times, bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers ... (Barnes & Noble)
