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Moloka'i
by Alan Brennert
A young Hawaiian girl is diagnosed with leprosy and sent to live in a settlement on Moloka'i, where she learns to survive and thrive.
This richly imagined novel, set in Hawai'i more than a century ago, is an extraordinary epic of a little-known time and place—-and a deeply moving testament to the resiliency of the human spirit. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate
Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)
Honolulu
by Alan Brennert
A powerful story of love and resilience, spanning the decades between Korea and Hawaii.
From the bestselling author of the "dazzling historical saga" (,The Washington Post,),, Moloka'i, comes the irresistible story of a young immigrant bride in a ramshackle town that becomes a great ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Guardians
by John Grisham
A small-town lawyer uncovers a dark secret about a murdered war hero and fights against corrupt forces to bring justice to the victim's family.
In the small north Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues behind. There were no witnesses, no real ... (Goodreads)
The Death of Mrs. Westaway
by Ruth Ware
Harriet Westaway receives a letter informing her of a substantial inheritance, but she soon realizes it's a case of mistaken identity.
A “perfectly executed suspense tale very much in the mode of Daphne du Maurier’s, Rebecca,” (, The Washington Post, ) from the #1, New, , York Times , bestselling author of, In a Dark, Dark Wood,, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Forgotten Hours
by Katrin Schumann
A daughter returns home to confront her family's secrets and the truth about her father's imprisonment for a crime she believes he didn't commit.
An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A relevant, compelling, and compassionate look at the torture of conflicted loyalties and the slipperiness of truth.” —Jenna Blum,, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
by Fredrik Backman
An imaginative quest to uncover the truth behind a beloved grandmother's mysterious stories.
The story takes place in Sweden and follows Elsa, a 7-year-old who knows she is different from other children her age. Elsa has a habit of correcting others' grammar, she is smart for her age, and is ... (Wikipedia)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Jamie Ford
A touching story of the intersection of love, family, and culture during World War II.
Henry Lee, the son of Chinese parents in Seattle , Washington, is the only Asian child at his elementary school. His father makes him wear an "I Am Chinese" button so he will not be mistaken for a ... (Wikipedia)
Dating You / Hating You
by Christina Lauren
Two Hollywood agents fall in love, but their agencies merge and they're pitted against each other for the same job.
All’s fair in love and work. The first standalone romance by, New York Times, and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (,Beautiful Bastard,) is a sexy, compulsively readable romantic ... (Goodreads)
The Last Romantics
by Tara Conklin
Four siblings navigate life after their father's death and their mother's subsequent breakdown, exploring love, loss, and family bonds.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, The House Girl, explores the lives of four siblings in this ambitious and absorbing novel in the vein of, Commonwealth, and, The Interestings.,“The ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Glass Ocean
by Beatriz Williams
A tale of three women, linked by a tragedy aboard the RMS Lusitania, and the secrets that unravel as they cross paths.
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Forgotten Room comes a captivating historical mystery, infused with romance, that links the lives of three women across a century—two deep in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Guest Book
by Sarah Blake
A family's summer home on an island holds secrets and memories spanning generations, revealing the complexities of privilege, race, and identity.
An unforgettable love story, a novel about past mistakes and betrayals that ripple throughout generations,, The Guest Book, examines not just a privileged American family, but a privileged America. ... (Goodreads)
His Majesty's Hope
by Susan Elia MacNeal
In WWII London, spy Maggie Hope infiltrates a Nazi training camp for female agents.
World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess ... (Goodreads)
The Night Sister
by Jennifer McMahon
A haunting tale of three friends who uncover a dark secret about an abandoned hotel and the mysterious disappearance of two sisters.
Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and Piper's kid sister, Margot. The three played there as girls until ... (Goodreads)
The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris
by Jenny Colgan
A young woman travels to Paris to work in a chocolate shop and discovers love, friendship, and the art of chocolate-making.
"...a book which should be devoured in one sitting, along with a box of chocolates"—Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling author Award-winning author Jenny Colgan takes her charming romances ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Traitor's Wife
by Allison Pataki
A historical fiction novel about Peggy Shippen, the wife of Benedict Arnold, and her role in his betrayal of the American Revolution.
A riveting historical novel about Peggy Shippen Arnold, the cunning wife of Benedict Arnold and mastermind behind America's most infamous act of treason . . . Everyone knows Benedict Arnold–the ... (Goodreads)
White Chrysanthemum
by Mary Lynn Bracht
Two sisters are separated during the Japanese occupation of Korea, and one is forced into sexual slavery. The other risks everything to save her.
In the spirit of Lilac Girls , the heartbreaking history of Korea is brought to life in this deeply moving and redemptive debut that follows two sisters separated by World War II. Korea, 1943. Hana ... (Goodreads)
Flight of the Sparrow
by Amy Belding Brown
Mary Rowlandson, a Puritan woman, is captured by Native Americans and must navigate a new way of life.
She suspects that she has changed too much to ever fit easily into English society again. The wilderness has now become her home. She can interpret the cries of birds. She has seen vistas that have ... (Goodreads)
The Baker's Secret
by Stephen P. Kiernan
A small French village during WWII is occupied by Nazis. The baker, Emmanuelle, secretly uses her skills to help the resistance.
From the critically acclaimed author of The Hummingbird and The Curiosity comes a dazzling novel of World War II—a shimmering tale of courage, determination, optimism, and the resilience of the human ... (Goodreads)
My Name Is Mary Sutter
by Robin Oliveira
A midwife's journey of self-determination, as she strives to become a surgeon in the Civil War.
A, New York Times, bestseller and a moving Civil War novel about a young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Fans of Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks, Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, and ... (Goodreads)
Cross Roads
by William Paul Young
A successful businessman faces a crisis of faith and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering unexpected characters and revelations along the way.
Anthony Spencer es egoísta y despiadado. Una hemorragia cerebral lo deja en coma, para «despertar» en un mundo surrealista, un paisaje aterrador que refleja la desolación de su alma y las terribles ... (Goodreads)
Among the Mad
by Jacqueline Winspear
In 1931 London, a former WWI nurse turned private investigator is tasked with stopping a madman from causing chaos during the Christmas season.
,, In the thrilling new novel by the, New York Times, bestselling author of, An Incomplete Revenge, Maisie Dobbs must catch a madman before he commits murder on an unimaginable scale, ,, It’s ... (Goodreads)
Katherine of Aragón: The True Queen
by Alison Weir
The first in a series of historical novels about the life of Katherine of Aragón, the first wife of Henry VIII.
Bestselling author and acclaimed historian Alison Weir takes on what no fiction writer has done before: creating a dramatic six-book series in which each novel covers one of King Henry VIII's wives. ... (Goodreads)
The Scent of Rain and Lightning
by Nancy Pickard
A woman confronts the truth about her parents' murder after the man convicted and imprisoned for the crime is released.
One beautiful summer afternoon, from her bedroom window on the second floor, Jody Linder is unnerved to see her three uncles parking their pickups in front of her parents’ house—or what she calls her ... (Goodreads)
The Hideaway
by Lauren K. Denton
After inheriting her grandmother's dilapidated B&B, Sara uncovers family secrets and finds love in a small Alabama town.
In the South, family is always more complicated than it seems. After her last remaining family member dies, Sara Jenkins goes home to The Hideaway, her grandmother Mags’s ramshackle B&B in Sweet Bay. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
by Dan Gemeinhart
A girl and her father travel across the country in a converted school bus, seeking to heal from a tragic past.
"Sometimes a story comes along that just plain makes you want to hug the world., The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, is Dan Gemeinhart’s finest book yet — and that’s saying something. Your ... (Barnes & Noble)
Towards Zero
by Agatha Christie
A mysterious murder investigation, unraveling a complex web of secrets and lies.
Lady Tressilian is now confined to her bed, but still invites guests to her seaside home at Gull's Point during the summer. Tennis star Nevile Strange, former ward of Lady Tressilian's deceased ... (Wikipedia)
The Stolen Marriage
by Diane Chamberlain
A small-town woman faces societal pressure to make a difficult choice between family and her own dreams.
Steeped in history and filled with heart-wrenching twists,, The Stolen Marriage, is an emotionally captivating novel of secrets, betrayals, prejudice, and forgiveness. It showcases Diane Chamberlain ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Dog's Journey
by W. Bruce Cameron
A loyal dog embarks on an extraordinary quest to reunite with his beloved person.
The direct sequel to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling A Dog's Purpose. Buddy is a good dog. After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found ... (Goodreads)
Birds of a Feather
by Jacqueline Winspear
Private investigator Maisie Dobbs investigates the murder of a wealthy aviatrix in 1920s London.
An eventful year has passed for Maisie Dobbs. Since starting a one-woman private investigation agency in 1929 London, she now has a professional office in Fitzroy Square and an assistant, the ... (Goodreads)
