Recommendations based on The Secret, Book & Scone Societyby Ellery Adams

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

  1. Lean Mean Thirteen

    by Janet Evanovich
    A bounty hunter must rely on her wits to catch a criminal and save her friends.

    Stephanie's path crosses again with that of her despised ex-husband, Richard "Dickie" Orr, while doing a favour for Ranger . When Dickie is later discovered missing from his apartment under some ... (Wikipedia)

  2. The Bookshop on the Shore

    by Jenny Colgan
    Single mother Zoe moves to Scotland to work in a bookmobile and finds love and a sense of belonging in a small coastal town.

    A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling ... (Goodreads)

  3. 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)

  4. Hardcore Twenty-Four

    by Janet Evanovich
    Intrepid bounty hunter Stephanie Plum embarks on a wild ride to bring justice to Trenton.

    Trouble comes in bunches for Stephanie Plum. First, professional grave robber and semi-professional loon, Simon Diggery, won’t let her take him in until she agrees to care for his boa constrictor, ... (Goodreads)

  5. Orphan Train

    by Christina Baker Kline
    A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.

    The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Rent Collector

    by Camron Wright
    A poor Cambodian family's story of resilience in the face of hardship.

    Survival for Ki Lim and Sang Ly is a daily battle at Stung Meanchey, the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. They make their living scavenging recyclables from the trash. Life would be ... (Goodreads)

  7. Further Tales of the City

    by Armistead Maupin
    A series of witty and interconnected stories set in the vibrant city of San Francisco.

    The residents of 28 Barbary Lane are back again in this racy, suspenseful and wildly romantic sequel to Tales of the City and More Tales of the City. DeDe Halcyon Day and Mary Ann Singleton track ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Inheritance of Loss

    by Kiran Desai
    An exploration of the effects of colonialism on the characters' lives in a small Himalayan town.

    In a crumbling, isolated house at the foot of Mount Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas lives an embittered judge who wants only to retire in peace, when his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, arrives on his ... (Goodreads)

  9. Finding Jake

    by Bryan Reardon
    A father searches for his missing son and confronts the possibility that he may have been involved in a school shooting.

    “I devoured Finding Jake . The tension is almost unbearable in this thriller-cum-character study as layer after layer of a father’s soul are revealed as reflected in the character of his missing son. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Ten Things We Did

    by Sarah Mlynowski
    A teenage girl navigates the ups and downs of love, friendship, and family while keeping a big secret from her parents.

    Praised by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle as “hilarious, moving and flat-out fun,” and Kirkus as a “pitch-perfect rendering…of the teen experience,” Ten Things We Did (and Probably ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Paris Wife

    by Paula McLain
    A woman's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of a passionate and tumultuous relationship.

    The Paris Wife focuses on the romance, marriage and divorce of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife Hadley Richardson, who met when Hemingway was 20 years old, and Richardson 28. They marry and move ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Rooms

    by Lauren Oliver
    A ghostly tale of a family's secrets, told through the perspectives of the house's deceased inhabitants.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Before I Fall, and the Delirium trilogy makes her brilliant adult debut with this mesmerizing story in the tradition of, The Lovely Bones, Her Fearful ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Big Kahuna

    by Janet Evanovich
    FBI agent Kate O'Hare and con man Nick Fox team up to take down a corrupt investment banker. Fast-paced action and witty banter ensue.

    A stoner, an Instagram model, a Czech oligarch, and a missing unicorn. Nick Fox and Kate O'Hare have their work cut out for them in their weirdest, wildest adventure yet in this latest entry in the ... (Goodreads)

  14. Marked

    by P.C. Cast
    A young woman discovers her supernatural powers, and must choose between two supernatural worlds.

    Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird lives in a world where vampires, or "vampyres" have always existed. One day, during school, Zoey is marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre at the Tulsa House ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Crush

    by Sandra Brown
    A journalist investigates a murder in a small town and falls for the prime suspect, a wealthy businessman. Twists and turns ensue.

    #1, New York Times, bestselling author Sandra Brown captivates readers like never before with a heart-pounding story of twisted obsession... Notorious hit man Ricky Lozada is on trial and Dr. Rennie ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

    by Rachel Joyce
    An elderly man's unexpected quest of faith, discovering the power of hope and love.

    Harold Fry, 65, has cut the lawn outside his home at Kingsbridge on the south coast of Devon when he receives a letter. A colleague of twenty years ago, Queenie Hennessy, has cancer and is in a ... (Wikipedia)

  17. Listen to Your Heart

    by Kasie West
    Kate's life is planned out until she starts receiving secret notes from a secret admirer, leading her to question everything she thought she knew.

    Talking to other people isn't Kate Bailey's favorite activity. She'd much rather be out on the lake, soaking up the solitude and sunshine. So when her best friend, Alana, convinces Kate to join their ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Lighthouse Keeper

    by Cynthia Ellingsen
    A woman inherits a lighthouse and moves to a small town, where she discovers secrets about her family and the town's history.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller., Dawn Conners’s parents are famous for finding historic treasures, but she has a knack for, losing, things—her job, her boyfriend, and now, her reputation. Thanks to a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. Beneath a Scarlet Sky

    by Mark T. Sullivan
    True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.

    Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)

  20. 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)

  21. I'll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Marisa de los Santos
    A woman inherits a house from a stranger and discovers secrets that lead her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    The New York Times bestselling author revisits the characters from her beloved novels Love Walked In and Belong to Me in this captivating, beautifully written drama involving family, friendship, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Girl from the Train

    by Irma Joubert
    A young girl escapes a train bound for Auschwitz and finds refuge with a German family. Her journey to find her true identity is filled with love, loss, and hope.

    Six-year-old Gretl Schmidt is on a train bound for Aushwitz. Jakób Kowalski is planting a bomb on the tracks. As World War II draws to a close, Jakób fights with the Polish resistance against the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. I, Elizabeth

    by Rosalind Miles
    A fictionalized account of Queen Elizabeth I's life, from her tumultuous childhood to her reign as one of England's greatest monarchs.

    A spellbinding novel about Elizabeth I from the internationally bestselling author of the Guenevere and Tristan and Isolde trilogies. Publicly declared a bastard at the age of three, daughter of a ... (Goodreads)

  24. Still Life

    by Louise Penny
    A murder investigation leads to the discovery of secrets surrounding a small Canadian town.

    Winner of the New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Barry, Anthony, and Dilys awards., Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surêté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Book Scavenger

    by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
    A book-loving girl and her new friend solve puzzles to uncover hidden books and a literary mystery.

    A, New York Times, bestseller! For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it's the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Shine

    by Lauren Myracle
    A high school student struggles to come to terms with a hate crime that occurred in her small town.

    In Black Creek, North Carolina , 16-year-old Cat Robinson's gay best friend, Patrick Truman, is left temporarily comatose from a brutal and discriminatory act of violence. Cat feels guilty for having ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Shantaram

    by Gregory David Roberts
    An Australian convict escapes to India and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

    In 1978, Roberts was sentenced to a 19-year imprisonment in Australia after being convicted of a series of armed robberies of building society branches, credit unions , and shops. In July 1980, he ... (Wikipedia)

  28. See How They Run

    by James Patterson
    A gripping thriller about a family on the run from a dangerous killer who will stop at nothing to catch them.

    Outside New York City, the palatial home of Dr. David Strauss's parents is attacked by gunmen during a glittering party. As he watches helplessly, his wife is murdered. In Los Angeles, Strauss's ... (Goodreads)

  29. 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)

  30. After the Storm

    by Linda Castillo
    Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates a murder in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in Amish country.

    A NATURAL DISASTER SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON A DECADES-OLD MURDER IN THE LATEST THRILLER FROM, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR LINDA CASTILLO., When a tornado tears through Painters Mill and unearths ... (Barnes & Noble)