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The Season
by Sarah MacLean
A young woman navigates the treacherous waters of high society in search of a husband. But love and scandal threaten to derail her plans.
Murder, treason, ball gowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic, from, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)
Forge
by Laurie Halse Anderson
A young slave fights for his freedom during the American Revolution, facing betrayal and hardship along the way.
For many readers,, Forge, “will be one of the best novels they have ever read” (starred review from, Kirkus Reviews,)! Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future. In this compelling ... (Barnes & Noble)
Night Whispers
by Erin Hunter
A group of cats must navigate through danger and betrayal to save their clan from destruction.
Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars—now featuring fierce new art. The third book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #3: ... (Barnes & Noble)
Firestar's Quest
by Erin Hunter
Firestar embarks on a journey to find a new home for his clan, encountering new challenges and making new allies along the way.
There is peace at last between the warrior Clans, and Firestar is proud of the strength and unity of the cats he leads in ThunderClan. All four forest Clans are thriving, training new warriors and ... (Goodreads)
Milkweed
by Jerry Spinelli
A story of a Jewish orphan’s survival in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation.
He’s a boy called Jew. Gypsy. Stopthief. Runt. Happy. Fast. Filthy son of Abraham. He’s a boy who lives in the streets of Warsaw. He’s a boy who steals food for himself and the other orphans. He’s a ... (Goodreads)
Yellow Star
by Jennifer Roy
A young Jewish girl's harrowing experience during the Holocaust, told through free-verse poetry.
In 1939, the Nazis invaded Poland and forced that nation's second-largest community of Jews, 270,000 strong, into one section of the city of Łódź , which they later walled off to form a ghetto. ... (Wikipedia)
The American Lady
by Petra Durst-Benning
A young German woman travels to America in the 19th century to start a new life, facing challenges and finding love.
Tempestuous and beautiful Wanda Miles, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Miles (or so she thinks), aspires to more than the life of a debutante, but the trouble is she doesn’t know precisely what she ... (Goodreads)
Escaping Peril
by Tui T. Sutherland
Peril, a dragon with a troubled past, must navigate political intrigue and personal demons to find her place in the world.
"The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who ... (Goodreads)
Crazy House
by James Patterson
In a dystopian society, twins Becca and Cassie are torn apart and sent to separate prisons for their nonconformity. Becca must fight to save her sister.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER, A B&N'S BEST BOOK OF 2017,There were no charges. There was no trial. There will be no escape. Becca Greenfield was snatched from her small hometown. She was thrown into a ... (Barnes & Noble)
Highland Velvet
by Jude Deveraux
A Scottish laird and an English lady fall in love amidst clan wars and political intrigue.
Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0671739727 here.Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English.He came to Scotland as a conqueror, saw her ... (Goodreads)
The Cobra King of Kathmandu
by P.B. Kerr
Twins John and Philippa Gaunt travel to Nepal to stop the Cobra King from unleashing a deadly virus.
From the New York Times bestselling author P. B. Kerr, comes the third volume in this exceptional, imaginative adventure series about a twin boy and girl who discover they are djinns. In the third ... (Goodreads)
Akin
by Emma Donoghue
A retired professor and his 11-year-old great-nephew embark on a trip to France, uncovering family secrets and forging a new bond.
A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes a young great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets in the next masterpiece from ... (Goodreads)
I Am David
by Anne Holm
An orphan's journey of escape and redemption, seeking freedom and a place to belong.
12-year-old David has lived in a concentration camp for as long as he can remember. While the people who run the camp are only referred to as them , later in the book it is stated that they came to ... (Wikipedia)
Miracles on Maple Hill
by Virginia Sorensen
A family moves to a farm in Maple Hill to heal from the effects of war. They find joy and healing in nature and community.
Marly's father just returned from the war; he is suffering from mood swings and depression, and seems to be tired all the time. Lee, Marly's mother, moves the family to Maple Hill, a town where the ... (Wikipedia)
Rifles for Watie
by Harold Keith
A story of resilience and courage set during the American Civil War.
Jefferson Davis Bussey marches off to Leavenworth from Linn County, Kansas in 1861, on his way to join the Union volunteers. He is off to fight for the North, his zeal having been fueled by reaction ... (Wikipedia)
Lady in the Lake
by Laura Lippman
A housewife-turned-journalist investigates the murder of a missing woman in 1960s Baltimore, uncovering secrets and corruption along the way.
A New York Times Bestseller The revered, New York Times, bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bronze Horseman
by Paullina Simons
A sweeping love story set in WWII-era Leningrad, following the lives of a young couple amidst the chaos of war.
From Book 1: The golden skies, the translucent twilight, the white nights, all hold the promise of youth, of love, of eternal renewal. The war has not yet touched this city of fallen grandeur, or the ... (Goodreads)
Prophecy of the Sisters
by Michelle Zink
Twin sisters Lia and Alice uncover a dark family secret and must fulfill an ancient prophecy to save the world from destruction.
An ancient prophecy divides two sisters- One good... One evil... Who will prevail? Twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe have just become orphans. They have also become enemies. As they discover their ... (Goodreads)
The Winner's Curse
by Marie Rutkoski
A fantasy romance set in a world of warring empires, as two people from opposing sides fall in love.
Winning what you want may cost you everything you love... As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she ... (Goodreads)
The Pox Party
by M.T. Anderson
A historical fiction novel set during the American Revolution, following the life of a young slave boy named Octavian.
It sounds like a fairy tale. He is a boy dressed in silks and white wigs and given the finest of classical educations. Raised by a group of rational philosophers known only by numbers, the boy and ... (Goodreads)
Before Green Gables
by Budge Wilson
A prequel to "Anne of Green Gables" that explores the early life of orphan Anne Shirley before she arrived at Green Gables.
A must-read for generations of book lovers. This remarkable and heart-warming prequel to the classic Anne of Green Gables was specially authorized by L.M. Montgomery's heirs to celebrate the 100th ... (Goodreads)
A Beautiful Poison
by Lydia Kang
In 1918 New York, a wealthy family's daughter is murdered and three friends become suspects. Secrets and lies unravel in this historical mystery.
Just beyond the Gilded Age, in the mist-covered streets of New York, the deadly Spanish influenza ripples through the city. But with so many victims in her close circle, young socialite Allene ... (Goodreads)
The Gilded Wolves
by Roshani Chokshi
A group of misfits in 1889 Paris embark on a dangerous heist to retrieve a powerful artifact.
*AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER*,From, New York Times, bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes, The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change—one that is full ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Spy in the House
by Y.S. Lee
A young woman in Victorian London becomes a spy for a women's detective agency, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries.
Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the ... (Goodreads)
This Dark Endeavor
by Kenneth Oppel
Victor Frankenstein embarks on a perilous quest to find the Elixir of Life to save his twin brother. But at what cost?
Bravery, danger, and intense passion. How does obsession begin? Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Healer's Apprentice
by Melanie Dickerson
A young healer's apprentice falls in love with a nobleman's son, but their love is forbidden. They must overcome obstacles to be together.
Two Hearts. One Hope. Rose has been appointed as a healer's apprentice at Hagenheim Castle, a rare opportunity for a woodcutter's daughter like her. While she often feels uneasy at the sight of ... (Goodreads)
The Last Magician
by Lisa Maxwell
In a world where magic is dying, a thief travels back in time to save it. But she must navigate dangerous alliances and betrayals to succeed.
Stop the Magician. Steal the book. Save the future. In modern-day New York, magic is all but extinct. The remaining few who have an affinity for magic—the Mageus—live in the shadows, hiding who they ... (Goodreads)
Meet Felicity: An American Girl
by Valerie Tripp
Felicity, a young girl living in colonial America, navigates the challenges of growing up during the Revolutionary War.
Felicity falls in love with a beautiful horse named Penny. When she discovers that the owner is cruel, she is determined to find a way to save Penny. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Serafina and the Black Cloak
by Robert Beatty
An imaginative adventure tale of a brave young girl who uncovers a dark secret in the Biltmore Estate.
“Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul.” Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of ... (Goodreads)
Chronicles of Avonlea
by L.M. Montgomery
A collection of short stories set in the fictional town of Avonlea, featuring charming characters and heartwarming tales.
On Prince Edward Island, where Anne Shirley grew up in the sea-sprayed town of Avonlea, there was no shortage of wonderful stories. There was the case of Ludovic Speed, who wouldn't propose to the ... (Goodreads)
