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  1. The Last Tudor

    by Philippa Gregory
    Historical fiction about a family of nine sisters and their struggle to survive during the Tudor era.

    The latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory features one of the most famous girls in history, Lady Jane Grey, and her two sisters, each of whom dared to defy her ... (Goodreads)

  2. Orbiting Jupiter

    by Gary D. Schmidt
    Told through the eyes of a young boy, a story of redemption, love, and family.

    When Jack meets his new foster brother, he already knows three things about him: Joseph almost killed a teacher. He was incarcerated at a place called Stone Mountain. He has a daughter. Her name is ... (Goodreads)

  3. The One

    by John Marrs
    Five strangers are brought together by a mysterious genetic testing company, revealing secrets that could change the world.

    Soon to be a major TV Series! A Wall Street Journal Best Science Fiction Book of 2018 “Just try to put this gripping thriller down once you pick it up.” — AARP “A shock on every other page.” — Wall ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Echo

    by Pam Muñoz Ryan
    A magical story of courage, hope and friendship, connecting three different generations.

    The framing story is set in Germany circa 1889; , while playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Otto becomes absorbed in a book he had purchased from a Gypsy entitled The Thirteenth Harmonica of Otto ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Truly Madly Guilty

    by Liane Moriarty
    A group of friends face the consequences of a single summer night that changes their lives forever.

    Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong? Sam and Clementine have a wonderful, albeit, busy life: they have two little girls, ... (Goodreads)

  6. Gemina

    by Amie Kaufman
    Sci-fi adventure of a crew of misfits, stranded on a mysterious space station.

    Moving to a space station at the edge of the galaxy was always going to be the death of Hanna’s social life. Nobody said it might actually get her killed. The sci-fi saga that began with the breakout ... (Goodreads)

  7. Good in Bed

    by Jennifer Weiner
    A story of finding identity, redemption, and self-love in spite of life's challenges.

    Candace (Cannie) Shapiro is a smart, sarcastic, and successful entertainment journalist living in Philadelphia . Although she has a small group of close friends, including her best friend Samantha, ... (Wikipedia)

  8. The Van Alen Legacy

    by Melissa de la Cruz
    The fourth book in the Blue Bloods series, following the lives of young vampires in New York City. Secrets are revealed and alliances are tested.

    With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find ... (Goodreads)

  9. Something, Maybe

    by Elizabeth Scott
    Hannah discovers her father is a famous politician and tries to find her place in his world while navigating first love and family secrets.

    Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Sun Is Also a Star

    by Nicola Yoon
    An unlikely romance between two teenagers of different backgrounds, testing the limits of fate.

    Natasha lives in New York City with her parents Samuel and Patricia, and her brother Peter, all of whom are illegally in the country. Natasha and her family are set to be deported back to Jamaica. ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Firstlife

    by Gena Showalter
    In a world where afterlife is determined by the first life, Tenley must choose between two realms and two love interests.

    The instant New York Times bestseller! "Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn't put it down! What a marvelously cool world."— New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas From the author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Bloody Valentine

    by Melissa de la Cruz
    A vampire love story set in glamorous Manhattan, where the undead elite rule society and a forbidden romance threatens to tear it apart.

    The Blue Bloods have powers beyond human comprehension: strength that defies logic, speed that cannot be captured on film, the ability to shapeshift, and more. But in matters of the heart, no one, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Something Like Fate

    by Susane Colasanti
    Lani and Jason's paths cross, and they feel an instant connection. But fate has other plans for them.

    What if you soul mate is your best friend's boyfriend? From the author of the City Love trilogy.,Erin and Lani are best friends . . . and total opposites when it comes to everything, including boys. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Moonlight Becomes You

    by Mary Higgins Clark
    A young woman investigates her father's death and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.

    Newport, Rhode Island: a world of old money, old names, and sinister secrets. Maggie Holloway, a fashion photographer, goes to visit a woman who had once been her stepmother, but when she arrives, ... (Goodreads)

  15. Replica

    by Lauren Oliver
    Two girls, one a clone, the other her original, seek to uncover the truth behind their creation and existence.

    From Lauren Oliver, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy, comes an epic, masterful novel that explores issues of individuality, identity, and humanity. Lyra’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Nine's Legacy

    by Pittacus Lore
    A novella that delves into the backstory of Number Nine, one of the nine Loric children with extraordinary powers.

    Number Nine—when John frees him from his cell in the power of six, he's ferocious, reckless, and ready to fight back. But being held captive changes a person—even a Lorien. See what Nine was like ... (Goodreads)

  17. When It Happens

    by Susane Colasanti
    High school seniors Sara and Tobey navigate love, heartbreak, and self-discovery in this coming-of-age romance novel.

    At the start of her senior year in high school, Sara wants two things: to get into a top college and to find true love. Tobey also wants two things for his senior year: to win Battle of the Bands and ... (Goodreads)

  18. Lost in Time

    by Melissa de la Cruz
    Time-traveling adventure to save the future from a catastrophic event. A thrilling journey through different eras and unexpected twists.

    The stakes have never been higher for the young Blue Bloods of Manhattan. After their brief yet beautiful bonding ceremony in Italy, Schuyler Van Alen and Jack Force depart for Egypt, desperate to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. When We Collided

    by Emery Lord
    A summer romance between two teenagers, one dealing with mental illness and the other with family struggles.

    "It is a book I wish could have written, but am so much better for having read." —Julie Murphy, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Dumplin', A thought-provoking, emotionally-compelling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Fallen in Love

    by Lauren Kate
    Four love stories set in the world of fallen angels and their mortal counterparts.

    And in a twist of fate, four extraordinary love stories intersect over the course of a romantic Valentine’s Day in medieval England. Miles and Shelby find love where they least expect it. Roland ... (Goodreads)

  21. Girls Made of Snow and Glass

    by Melissa Bashardoust
    A retelling of Snow White, where a young queen and her stepdaughter struggle to break free from societal expectations and find their own paths.

    Melissa Bashardoust’s acclaimed debut novel, Girls Made of Snow and Glass, is “Snow White as it’s never been told before...a feminist fantasy fairy tale not to be missed” (,BookPage,)! “Utterly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. 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)

  23. The Dazzling Heights

    by Katharine McGee
    In a world of glamour and luxury, five teenagers navigate the cutthroat social scene of Manhattan's elite. Secrets, scandals, and betrayals abound.

    The sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel The Thousandth Floor This edition includes a bonus prequel chapter and a sneak peek at the final book in the series,, The Towering Sky,!, New York, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Isle of Palms

    by Dorothea Benton Frank
    A woman escapes to her family's beach house on the Isle of Palms after a devastating divorce, finding healing and love in unexpected places.

    Anna Lutz Abbot considers herself independent and happy, until one steamy summer when she must find a way to deal with the secrets of her unpredictable family-and her past. ... (Goodreads)

  25. 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)

  26. The Queen's Rising

    by Rebecca Ross
    A young girl discovers her hidden powers and seeks to avenge her family's tragedy by joining a rebellion against the ruling class.

    In this epic debut fantasy, inspired by Renaissance France, an outcast finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of Grave Mercy and Red ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. All In

    by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
    A high-stakes poker game turns deadly when a group of teens are forced to play for their lives.

    Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Diplomat's Wife

    by Pam Jenoff
    A WWII love story between a diplomat's wife and a resistance fighter. Secrets, danger, and sacrifice abound.

    How have I been lucky enough to come here, to be alive, when so many others are not? I should have died.… But I am here. 1945. Surviving the brutality of a Nazi prison camp, Marta Nederman is lucky ... (Goodreads)

  29. Perfect

    by Ellen Hopkins
    Four teenagers struggle with the pressure to be perfect in a society obsessed with appearance and success.

    From the bookjacket Critical reception to Perfect has been positive, with the LA Times saying "Hopkins is painfully adept at channeling perfectionist psychology... It's an ambitious idea, powerfully ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Rogue

    by Julie Kagawa
    A young girl is forced to become an assassin for a secret organization, but she begins to question their motives and her own morality.

    Dragons hide and loyalties break in book 2 of the groundbreaking modern fantasy series from Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Fey novels. Deserter. Traitor. ROGUE. Ember ... (Barnes & Noble)