Recommendations based on Ayesha at Lastby Uzma Jalaluddin

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  1. The Flatshare

    by Beth O'Leary
    Two Londoners share a flat and a bed, but never meet. They communicate through post-it notes and slowly fall in love.

    What if your roommate is your soul mate? A joyful, quirky romantic comedy, Beth O'Leary's, The Flatshare , is a feel-good novel about finding love in the most unexpected of ways. Tiffy and Leon share ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Kiss Quotient

    by Helen Hoang
    A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.

    From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. I Believe in a Thing Called Love

    by Maurene Goo
    Desi Lee, a high school senior, uses her father's K-drama formula to win over her crush. But will her plan work?

    A funny young adult novel about a Korean-American girl who uses K-Drama techniques to snag the boyfriend of her dreams., One of, Publishers Weekly',s Best Books of 2017 One of, Seventeen.com,'s Best ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Intercepted

    by Alexa Martin
    Marlee Harper's life is turned upside down when she discovers her NFL boyfriend's infidelity. She finds herself caught up in the drama of the football world.

    Marlee thought she scored the man of her dreams only to be scorched by a bad breakup. But there's a new player on the horizon, and he's in a league of his own... Marlee Harper is the perfect ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Lost Husband

    by Katherine Center
    After her husband's death, a woman moves to her aunt's goat farm with her children and finds love and healing in unexpected ways.

    "Dear Libby, It occurs to me that you and your two children have been living with your mother for – Dear Lord! -- two whole years, and I'm writing to see if you'd like to be rescued." The letter ... (Goodreads)

  6. Wolf Tower

    by Tanith Lee
    A young girl with magical powers is forced to live in a tower by her evil aunt. She must use her powers to escape and seek revenge.

    All her life, Claidi has endured hardship in the House, where she must obey a spoiled princess. Then a golden stranger arrives, living proof of a world beyond the House walls. Claidi risks all to ... (Goodreads)

  7. All the Beautiful Lies

    by Peter Swanson
    A young man returns home to attend his father's funeral and becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with his stepmother.

    From the acclaimed author of Her Every Fear and The Kind Worth Killing comes a diabolically clever tale of obsession, revenge, and cold-blooded murder—a sly and brilliant guessing game of a novel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Internment

    by Samira Ahmed
    In a dystopian future, Muslim Americans are forced into internment camps. A young girl fights back against the oppressive system.

    An instant, New York Times, bestseller! , ",Internment, sets itself apart...terrifying, thrilling and urgent."—,Entertainment Weekly,, Rebellions are built on hope., , Set in a horrifying near-future ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Blended

    by Sharon M. Draper
    Eleven-year-old Isabella navigates her blended family and the challenges of being biracial.

    "You’re so exotic!” “You look so unusual.” “But what are you really?” Eleven-year-old Isabella is used to these kinds of comments - her father is black, her mother is white - but that doesn't mean ... (Goodreads)

  10. Magic and Other Misdemeanors

    by Michael Buckley
    The Sisters Grimm must solve a mystery involving the disappearance of fairy tale characters from a magical town.

    The Sisters Grimm set out to catch a thief in this fifth adventure in the beloved, New York Times, bestselling fantasy series In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Just Ella

    by Margaret Peterson Haddix
    Ella, a servant girl, dreams of a better life and a prince who will rescue her. But reality is not as simple as fairy tales.

    Fifteen-year-old Ella Brown of Fridesia, now known as Princess Cynthiana Eleanora, is engaged to Prince Charming and living in the palace preparing for the wedding day and life as a princess. For the ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Make Lemonade

    by Virginia Euwer Wolff
    A teenage mother takes a job cleaning for a writer and learns to make the best of her situation.

    An award-winning novel about growing up and making choices, Virginia Euwer Wolff's groundbreaking novel, written in free verse, tells the story of fourteen-year-old LaVaughn, who is determined to go ... (Goodreads)

  13. In Your Dreams

    by Kristan Higgins
    After a failed marriage, Emmaline moves back to her hometown and falls for her brother's best friend. But can she trust him with her heart?

    Emmaline Neal needs a date. Just a date—someone to help her get through her ex-fiancé's wedding without losing her mind. But pickings are slim in Manningsport, New York, population 715. In fact, ... (Goodreads)

  14. Wildcard

    by Marie Lu
    Emika Chen returns to the virtual world of Warcross, but this time as a bounty hunter. She uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the game and the world.

    Emika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up ... (Goodreads)

  15. Royal Holiday

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A charming Christmas romance between a woman and the Queen's private secretary at Sandringham Estate in England.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Proposal,comes a dazzling new novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance. Vivian Forest has been out of ... (Goodreads)

  16. Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone and his friends must find the missing king of a magical land before it's too late. Adventure and magic await!

    The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series! When Charlie turns twelve on New Year's Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, ... (Goodreads)

  17. Waiting on You

    by Kristan Higgins
    After a decade, Colleen and Lucas reunite in their hometown, but their past and present relationships complicate their second chance at love.

    Is your first love worth a second chance…?, Colleen O'Rourke is in love with love…just not when it comes to herself. Most nights, she can be found behind the bar at the Manningsport, New York, tavern ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Dearly Beloved

    by Cara Wall
    Two couples, brought together by their shared faith, navigate the challenges of life and love in New York City.

    Charles and Lily, James and Nan. They meet in Greenwich Village in 1963 when Charles and James are jointly hired to steward the historic Third Presbyterian Church through turbulent times. Their ... (Goodreads)

  19. And the Mountains Echoed

    by Khaled Hosseini
    Interconnected stories of family and love, tracing the consequences of decisions made throughout life.

    The novel opens in the year 1952. Saboor, an impoverished farmer from the fictional village of Shadbagh, decides to sell his three-year-old daughter Pari to a wealthy, childless couple in Kabul. ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Home for Unwanted Girls

    by Joanna Goodman
    A young girl is sent to an asylum in 1950s Quebec, where she faces abuse and forced adoption. Her mother fights to get her back.

    Philomena meets Orphan Train in this suspenseful, provocative novel filled with love, secrets, and deceit—the story of a young unwed mother who is forcibly separated from her daughter at birth and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Stuck in Neutral

    by Terry Trueman
    A teenage boy with cerebral palsy contemplates his life and the possibility of his father ending it.

    The book follows Shawn McDaniel's first-person point of view . He is a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that affects motor control. In Shawn's case, his entire body is ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Cherry

    by Nico Walker
    A young man's descent into drug addiction and crime, and his struggle to find redemption and love.

    A young man drops out of college and enlists in the United States Army . He comes home in a poor state, becomes addicted to opioids, and starts robbing banks. , Walker has been in a federal prison in ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy

    by Jenny Nimmo
    Charlie Bone discovers a new classmate who can turn invisible and must help him find his missing father.

    The third book in the Children of the Red King series, CHARLIE BONE AND THE INVISIBLE BOY offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read. This semester at Bloor's Academy brings a ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Proposal

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A public proposal gone wrong leads to an unexpected fake engagement between two acquaintances. Will it turn into something real?

    The author of, The Wedding Date, serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn't turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own... When ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein

    by Kiersten White
    A retelling of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" from the perspective of Elizabeth Lavenza, exploring her complex relationship with Victor Frankenstein.

    Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought ... (Goodreads)

  26. Mrs. Everything

    by Jennifer Weiner
    Follow the lives of two sisters, Jo and Bethie, as they navigate societal expectations and personal struggles from the 1950s to present day.

    In this instant, New York Times, bestseller and “multigenerational narrative that’s nothing short of brilliant” (,People,), two sisters’ lives from the 1950s to the present are explored as they ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. The Lost Vintage

    by Ann Mah
    A young woman discovers a hidden room filled with rare wines and uncovers a family secret from WWII-era France.

    “If you enjoyed Sarah’s Key and Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale , then this wonderful book by Ann Mah is for you.” — Tatiana de Rosnay, Sweetbitter, meets, The Nightingale, in this page-turning ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. United as One

    by Pittacus Lore
    A group of teenagers fight to protect Earth from an alien race, while struggling with their own inner turmoil.

    The seventh and final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! With United as One, this action-packed series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Painted Girls

    by Cathy Marie Buchanan
    Set in Belle Époque Paris, follows the lives of two sisters who become ballet dancers and their relationship with Edgar Degas.

    1878 Paris. Following their father's sudden death, the van Goethem sisters find their lives upended. Without his wages, and with the small amount their laundress mother earns disappearing into the ... (Goodreads)

  30. On Second Thought

    by Kristan Higgins
    Two sisters navigate life's ups and downs, including love, loss, and unexpected surprises.

    Ainsley O’Leary is so ready to get married—she’s even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn’t anticipate is being blindsided by a breakup he chronicles in a ... (Goodreads)