Recommendations based on The Library of Lost and Foundby Phaedra Patrick

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. One Day in December

    by Josie Silver
    A chance encounter at a bus stop leads to a year-long search for love and the one that got away.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • ,“Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”—Reese Witherspoon (A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick), ,“The perfect ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Clockmaker's Daughter

    by Kate Morton
    A story of love, loss, and mystery spanning over a century, centered around Birchwood Manor and the clockmaker's daughter.

    My real name, no one remembers. The truth about that summer, no one else knows. In the summer of 1862, a group of young artists led by the passionate and talented Edward Radcliffe descends upon ... (Goodreads)

  3. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

    by Linda Sue Park
    A boy's story of courage and perseverance, as he faces the civil war in Sudan.

    A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about a girl in Sudan in 2008 and a boy in Sudan in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ ... (Goodreads)

  4. All the Flowers in Paris

    by Sarah Jio
    A young woman in Nazi-occupied Paris discovers a forgotten diary and uncovers a love story from the past that parallels her own.

    Two women are connected across time by the city of Paris, a mysterious journal, and shocking secrets, sweeping from World War II to the present–for readers of Sarah's Key. When Caroline wakes up in a ... (Goodreads)

  5. Confessions of a Domestic Failure

    by Bunmi Laditan
    A humorous and relatable story of a new mother struggling to balance motherhood, work, and domestic duties.

    Instant Bestseller,"Freaking hilarious. This is the novel moms have been waiting for."—Jenny Lawson, ,#1 New York Times, bestselling author of, Let's Pretend This Never Happened,"Perfect for readers ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Friend

    by Teresa Driscoll
    A woman receives a Facebook friend request from a high school friend who died years ago, leading to a dangerous chain of events.

    On a train with her husband, miles from home and their four-year-old son, Ben, Sophie receives a chilling phone call. Two boys are in hospital after a tragic accident. One of them is Ben. She thought ... (Goodreads)

  7. Words on Bathroom Walls

    by Julia Walton
    Adam, a high school senior, navigates life with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia and falls in love with a girl who accepts him for who he is.

    Now a Major Motion Picture starring Charlie Plummer, AnnaSophia Robb, and Taylor Russell! Fans of More Happy Than Not and The Perks of Being a Wallflower will cheer for Adam in this uplifting and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916

    by Lauren Tarshis
    A young boy's harrowing experience surviving a series of shark attacks along the New Jersey shore in 1916.

    Based on true events! It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek? Chet Roscow is ... (Goodreads)

  9. The World That We Knew

    by Alice Hoffman
    In Nazi-occupied France, a mother sends her daughter away with a mystical creature to keep her safe. A tale of love, loss, and survival.

    In 1941, during humanity’s darkest hour, three unforgettable young women must act with courage and love to survive, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Marriage of ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Butterfly Room

    by Lucinda Riley
    A woman inherits a house from a stranger, uncovering secrets about her past and family. A journey of self-discovery and healing.

    Posy Montague is approaching her seventieth birthday. Still living in her beautiful family home, Admiral House, set in the glorious Suffolk countryside where she spent her own idyllic childhood ... (Goodreads)

  11. What Child Is This

    by Rhys Bowen
    A young woman in 1930s England investigates the mysterious death of her grandfather.

    Christmas during World War II is a time for small miracles in this bittersweet short story by the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Tuscan Child, and, In Farleigh Field,., Jack and Maggie ... (Goodreads)

  12. Before She Was Found

    by Heather Gudenkauf
    Three 12-year-old girls go into the woods, but only two come back. A gripping thriller about secrets, lies, and the danger of teenage friendships.

    In this chilling thriller, a slumber party turns deadly For twelve-year-old Cora Landry and her friends Violet and Jordyn, it was supposed to be an ordinary sleepover—movies and Ouija and talking ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Christmas Sisters

    by Sarah Morgan
    Three adopted sisters reunite for Christmas in Scotland, confronting past secrets and finding love. Heartwarming holiday tale.

    “The perfect gift for readers who relish heartwarming tales of sisters and love.”— Booklist on The Christmas Sisters In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Grimm Legacy

    by Polly Shulman
    A teenage girl lands a job at the New York Circulating Material Repository, where she discovers magical objects and a dangerous plot.

    Elizabeth has a new job at an unusual library - a lending library of objects, not books. In a secret room in the basement lies the Grimm Collection. That's where the librarians lock away powerful ... (Goodreads)

  15. Escaping from Houdini

    by Kerri Maniscalco
    Aboard a luxurious ocean liner, a serial killer is on the loose and Audrey Rose Wadsworth must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.

    The #1 bestselling series that started with, Stalking Jack the Ripper, and, Hunting Prince Dracula, continues its streak in this third bloody installment . . . Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell find ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. The Love Season

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    A summer romance between a woman and her ex-husband's best friend, set on the idyllic island of Nantucket.

    Welcome to, The Love Season,—a riveting story that takes place in one day and spans decades; a story that embraces the charming, pristine island of Nantucket, as well as Manhattan, Paris and Morocco. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. The Paris Seamstress

    by Natasha Lester
    A story of a seamstress who flees to Paris during WWII, uncovering family secrets and finding love.

    For readers of, Lilac Girls, and, The Nightingale, comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Boy Who Dared

    by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
    A young German boy joins the resistance against Hitler's regime, risking his life to fight for what he believes in.

    The majority of the story is told through flashbacks, as Helmuth Hübener , charged with treason , waits in a Berlin prison for his execution . Starting with his memories as a young boy, Helmuth ... (Wikipedia)

  19. 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)

  20. Little Darlings

    by Melanie Golding
    After giving birth to twins, Lauren becomes convinced that someone is trying to steal them and replace them with changelings.

    "Unforgettable."—,The New York Times,"Lyrical and atmospheric." —,Bustle,"A satiating psychological horror tale." —,Cultured Vultures,SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE,An April 2019 Library Reads ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Unmarriageable

    by Soniah Kamal
    A modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" set in Pakistan. A story of love, family, and societal expectations.

    In this one-of-a-kind retelling of, Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day Pakistan, Alys Binat has sworn never to marry—until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A ... (Goodreads)

  22. A Single Thread

    by Tracy Chevalier
    After losing her fiancé in WWI, Violet Speedwell finds solace in a community of embroiderers at Winchester Cathedral.

    1932. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so ... (Goodreads)

  23. Craven Manor

    by Darcy Coates
    A young woman inherits a decrepit mansion with a dark history, and soon discovers that the house is haunted by malevolent spirits.

    From bestselling horror author Darcy Coates comes a story of silenced voices and spectral reckonings. Some secrets are better left forgotten... A ghastly reimagining of classic haunted house ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Boy Meets Girl

    by Meg Cabot
    A romantic comedy about a girl who falls in love with her boss while working at a New York City newspaper.

    Meet Kate Mackenzie. She: - works for the T.O.D. (short for Tyrannical Office Despot, also known as Amy Jenkins, Director of the Human Resources Division at the New York Journal) - is sleeping on the ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Best Laid Plans

    by Terry Fallis
    A political satire about a hapless engineer who becomes a Member of Parliament. Hilarity ensues as he tries to navigate the world of politics.

    A burnt-out political aide quits just before an election — but is forced to run a hopeless campaign on the way out. He makes a deal with a crusty old Scot, Angus McLintock — an engineering professor ... (Goodreads)

  26. Waking Up Married

    by Mira Lyn Kelly
    Two strangers wake up married in Vegas and must navigate their way through the aftermath.

    Her first thought: Who are you? It's the morning after her cousin's bachelorette party in Vegas and Megan Scott wakes up with the mother of all hangovers. Even worse, she's in a stranger's penthouse, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Perfect

    by Natasha Friend
    Isabelle hides her father's abuse from everyone, including her best friend, until she meets a new friend who helps her confront the truth.

    Isabelle Lee is a 13-year-old girl with an eating disorder. The disorder developed over time after the death of her father when her mother begins to send her to group therapy. She soon realizes that ... (Wikipedia)

  28. The Survivors Club

    by Lisa Gardner
    Three survivors of different tragedies come together to solve a murder and confront their past traumas.

    One of today's most electrifying suspense novelists, "New York Times" bestselling author Lisa Gardner returns with a shattering thriller that dares to play on our deepest vulnerabilities. In this ... (Goodreads)

  29. The MacGregor Grooms

    by Nora Roberts
    Three handsome and successful MacGregor men find love and happiness with the women of their dreams.

    It worked with his granddaughters. Now Daniel MacGregor, powerful patriarch of the MacGregor clan, wants to see his three handsome, eligible—but stubbornly single—grandsons married. So he's found ... (Goodreads)

  30. I Owe You One

    by Sophie Kinsella
    A chance encounter leads to a series of IOUs between Fixie and a handsome stranger, changing her life in unexpected ways.

    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an irresistible story of love and empowerment about a young woman with a complicated family, a handsome man who might be “the one,” and an ... (Goodreads)