Recommendations based on Side Effects May Varyby Julie Murphy

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  1. Puddin'

    by Julie Murphy
    Two very different girls, Millie and Callie, are forced to work together and discover they have more in common than they thought.

    The irresistible companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dumplin’ , now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, and a soundtrack by Dolly Parton! Millie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. How to Be Popular

    by Meg Cabot
    A high school girl transforms herself from a social outcast to a popular girl, but realizes the true value of friendship and being true to oneself.

    Steph Landry has been the target of jokes since sixth grade when she spilt a red Super Big Gulp on Lauren Moffat's white D&G skirt. In response, Lauren coined the phrase "Don't be such a Steph ... (Wikipedia)

  3. First & Then

    by Emma Mills
    A high school girl navigates her way through family drama, crushes, and unexpected friendships.

    Devon Tennyson wouldn't change a thing. She's happy watching Friday night games from the bleachers, silently crushing on best friend Cas, and blissfully ignoring the future after high school. But the ... (Goodreads)

  4. Class Mom

    by Laurie Gelman
    A humorous take on the life of a class mom, navigating the challenges of organizing school events and dealing with parents.

    Laurie Gelman’s clever debut novel about a year in the life of a kindergarten class mom—a brilliant send-up of the petty and surprisingly cutthroat terrain of parent politics., Jen Dixon is not your ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Lucia, Lucia

    by Adriana Trigiani
    A young woman navigates life in 1950s New York City, pursuing her passion for fashion design and finding love along the way.

    It is 1950 in glittering, vibrant New York City. Lucia Sartori is the beautiful twenty-five-year-old daughter of a prosperous Italian grocer in Greenwich Village. The postwar boom is ripe with ... (Goodreads)

  6. 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)

  7. I Was Anastasia

    by Ariel Lawhon
    A historical fiction novel that explores the mystery of Anastasia Romanov's survival of the Russian Revolution and her life in exile.

    An enthralling feat of historical suspense that unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson's fifty-year battle to be recognized as Anastasia Romanov. Is she the Russian Grand ... (Goodreads)

  8. Panic

    by Lauren Oliver
    In a small town, a game of Panic is played every summer, where the stakes are high and the risks are deadly.

    From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a captivating, thrilling novel of fear, friendship, courage, and hope that will leave readers gasping for air. Panic began as so many things ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Ramona Blue

    by Julie Murphy
    Ramona, a lesbian teenager, questions her identity and relationships in a small town after a hurricane devastates her community.

    The fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ —now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. Porch Lights

    by Dorothea Benton Frank
    A woman returns to her childhood home in the South and confronts family secrets, love, and loss.

    When fireman Jimmy McMullen is killed in the line of duty, his wife, Jackie, and ten-year-old son, Charlie, are devastated. Trusting in the healing power of family, Jackie decides to return to her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Good Luck with That

    by Kristan Higgins
    Three friends struggle with body image and self-acceptance after the death of their friend. A heartwarming and empowering story of self-love.

    Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer ... (Goodreads)

  12. Nightshade

    by Andrea Cremer
    A young girl discovers her werewolf heritage and must choose between her loyalty to her pack and her forbidden love for a human boy.

    Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding ... (Goodreads)

  13. First Comes Love

    by Emily Giffin
    Two sisters navigate their lives and relationships after the death of their brother. A story of family, love, and forgiveness.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER •, A pair of sisters find themselves at a crossroads in this dazzling new novel from the author of, Something Borrowed, Where We Belong,, and, The One & Only,., First ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Whole Town's Talking

    by Fannie Flagg
    A small town's inhabitants, both living and dead, share their stories and experiences over the course of a century.

    Elmwood Springs, Missouri, is a small town like any other, but something strange is happening at the cemetery. Still Meadows, as it’s called, is anything but still. Original, profound, The Whole ... (Goodreads)

  15. Burn for Burn

    by Jenny Han
    Three girls seek revenge on those who have wronged them, but their plan spirals out of control.

    Postcard-perfect Jar Island is home to charming tourist shops, pristine beaches, amazing oceanfront homes—and three girls secretly plotting revenge. KAT is sick and tired of being bullied by her ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Secret of Pembrooke Park

    by Julie Klassen
    Abigail Foster accepts a governess position at Pembrooke Park, uncovering secrets and danger. A romance novel set in Regency England.

    Abigail Foster fears she will end up a spinster, especially as she has little dowry to improve her charms and the one man she thought might marry her–a longtime friend--has fallen for her younger, ... (Goodreads)

  17. Eighth Grade Bites

    by Heather Brewer
    A teenage vampire navigates the confusing and awkward transition to high school.

    Junior high really sucks for thirteen-year-old Vladimir Tod. Bullies harass him, the principal is dogging him, and the girl he likes prefers his best friend. Oh, and Vlad has a secret: his mother was ... (Goodreads)

  18. Once and for All

    by Sarah Dessen
    Louna, a wedding planner, meets Ambrose, a serial dater, and they fall in love. But Louna's past heartbreak makes her hesitant to trust him.

    As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake,, Once and for All, Sarah Dessen's thirteenth novel, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine. Louna, daughter of famed ... (Goodreads)

  19. Shut Your Eyes Tight

    by John Verdon
    Retired detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a decades-old case. Twists and turns abound.

    When he was the NYPD’s top homicide investigator, Dave Gurney was never comfortable with the label the press gave him: super detective. He was simply a man who, when faced with a puzzle, wanted to ... (Goodreads)

  20. Doll Bones

    by Holly Black
    Three friends embark on a mysterious journey, confronting fears and unlocking secrets.

    Zach, Poppy and Alice have been friends for ever. They love playing with their action figure toys, imagining a magical world of adventure and heroism. But disaster strikes when, without warning, ... (Goodreads)

  21. The High Tide Club

    by Mary Kay Andrews
    A young lawyer is tasked with executing the will of a wealthy woman, uncovering secrets and scandals from her past.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Weekenders, comes a delightful new novel about new love, old secrets, and the kind of friendship that transcends generations. When ... (Goodreads)

  22. Between the Lines

    by Jodi Picoult
    Teenage girl must come to terms with her parents' past while struggling to find her place in the world.

    Delilah is a bit of a loner who prefers spending her time in the school library with her head in a book—one book in particular. Between the Lines may be a fairy tale, but it feels real. Prince Oliver ... (Goodreads)

  23. Mr. Dickens and His Carol

    by Samantha Silva
    Charles Dickens, struggling with writer's block and financial troubles, finds inspiration for "A Christmas Carol" through a series of encounters with mysterious strangers.

    “,A charming, comic, and ultimately poignant story about the creation of the most famous Christmas tale ever written. It’s as foggy and haunted and redemptive as the original; it’s all heart, and I ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Miller's Valley

    by Anna Quindlen
    A coming-of-age story of Mimi Miller, who grows up in a small town that is slowly being flooded.

    For generations the Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, ... (Goodreads)

  25. Heist Society

    by Ally Carter
    A group of teenage thieves join forces to pull off a daring heist.

    When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her on a trip to the Louvre…to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria…to steal the crown jewels. When Kat ... (Goodreads)

  26. Stone Soup

    by Jon J. Muth
    Three monks arrive in a village and teach the importance of sharing by making soup from a stone.

    Three strangers, hungry and tired, pass through a war-torn village. Embittered and suspicious from the war, the people hide their food and close their windows tight. That is, until the clever ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. If I Was Your Girl

    by Meredith Russo
    A trans girl's story of coming to terms with her identity while navigating her new life.

    A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Iron Daughter

    by Julie Kagawa
    A fairy princess discovers her true power as she battles supernatural forces to save her kingdom.

    From the limitless imagination of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kagawa, return to the world of The Iron Fey. Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Address

    by Fiona Davis
    A historical fiction novel that explores the secrets and scandals of The Dakota, a famous New York City apartment building.

    After a failed apprenticeship, working her way up to head housekeeper of a posh London hotel is more than Sara Smythe ever thought she’d make of herself. But when a chance encounter with Theodore ... (Goodreads)

  30. Homer & Langley

    by E.L. Doctorow
    Eccentric brothers live in a decaying mansion in New York City, hidden away from the rest of the world.

    From Ragtime and Billy Bathgate to The Book of Daniel, World’s Fair, and The March, the novels of E. L. Doctorow comprise one of the most substantive achievements of modern American fiction. Now, ... (Goodreads)