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Summer Sisters
by Judy Blume
Two teenage girls' deepening friendship, and the changing dynamics of their lives over a span of two decades.
The novel begins with a phone call from Caitlin to Vix. Caitlin calls to tell Vix that she is marrying Vix's ex-boyfriend and first love, Bru. Vix is shocked and becomes sick with the news. ... (Wikipedia)
Superfudge
by Judy Blume
Peter Hatcher's life is turned upside down when his little brother Fudge arrives. Chaos and hilarity ensue.
The Hatcher family temporarily moves from New York City to Princeton, New Jersey . Fudge is extremely jealous of his new baby sister, Tamara, who earns the nickname "Tootsie" from their mother Ann's ... (Wikipedia)
Blubber
by Judy Blume
A young girl's struggle to stand up against bullying, and her own internalized feelings of worthlessness.
The story takes place in Radnor, Pennsylvania , a suburb of Philadelphia . The entire class ostracizes Linda and, though she is not the heaviest student in their class, Wendy and her best friend and ... (Wikipedia)
Peony in Love
by Lisa See
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and exploration of love.
Peony's father, a wealthy, cultured man with important political contacts, is planning a performance of The Peony Pavilion on his estate. This is seen by many as controversial because the opera may ... (Wikipedia)
Addicted
by Zane
A story of a woman's struggle to overcome an addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex.
For successful African-American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved ... (Goodreads)
The Japanese Lover
by Isabel Allende
Unexpected love story between two unlikely people, spanning generations and continents.
From New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende, “a magical and sweeping” ( Publishers Weekly , starred review) love story and multigenerational epic that stretches from San Francisco in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs
by Al Dempster
A classic tale of three little pigs who must outwit a sly wolf to build their homes and stay safe.
The three little pigs have never looked so cute and the big bad wolf never looked so bad in this retelling of the classic fairy tale! Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s makes this book an ... (Goodreads)
The Portable Dorothy Parker
by Dorothy Parker
A collection of witty, satirical, and candid stories and poems.
This collection ranges over the verse, stories, essays, and journalism of one of the twentieth century's most quotable authors. ... (Goodreads)
Love Story
by Erich Segal
A tale of love, loss and hope, as two young lovers navigate life's challenges.
Oliver Barrett IV, a wealthy jock from a stuffy WASP family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law . . . Jenny Cavilleri, a sharp-tongued, working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe ... (Goodreads)
Pigs in Heaven
by Barbara Kingsolver
A young girl and her adoptive mother fight for their family's rights and the power of love.
Mother and adopted daughter, Taylor and Turtle Greer, are back in this spellbinding sequel about family, heartbreak and love. Six-year-old Turtle Greer witnesses a freak accident at the Hoover Dam ... (Goodreads)
Shopaholic Ties the Knot
by Sophie Kinsella
Becky Bloomwood is getting married, but her shopping addiction and financial troubles threaten to ruin her big day.
For once in Becky Bloomwood's life, things are going smoothly. She's got the dream job as a personal shopper (spending other people's money - and getting paid for it). She's got a fabulous Manhattan ... (Goodreads)
Dead as a Doornail
by Charlaine Harris
A supernatural murder mystery, uncovering the dark secrets of a small southern town.
Small-town cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse has had more than her share of experience with the supernatural—but now it’s really hitting close to home. When Sookie sees her brother Jason’s eyes ... (Goodreads)
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan
by Sophie Kinsella
A young woman's comedic journey to New York City, discovering her true purpose in life.
The irresistible heroine of Confessions of a Shopaholic and Shopaholic Ties the Knot is back! And this time Becky Bloomwood and her credit cards are headed across the Atlantic.... With her shopping ... (Goodreads)
Definitely Dead
by Charlaine Harris
A murder mystery featuring a telepathic waitress who must track down the killer before it's too late.
After surviving a Were attack while attending a play in Shreveport with her new boyfriend John Quinn, Sookie Stackhouse goes to New Orleans to sort out the affairs of her cousin Hadley, a vampire who ... (Wikipedia)
Pinocchio
by Eugene Bradley Coco
A wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning valuable lessons along the way.
"The only thing left to do now," said Geppetto to the puppet, "is to give you a name. Let's see... I shall call you Pinocchio!" Geppetto is a lonely woodcarver who makes a boy puppet and wishes, with ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Bean Trees
by Barbara Kingsolver
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and resilience as she takes on motherhood and a new life.
Clear-eyed and spirited, Taylor Greer grew up poor in rural Kentucky with the goals of avoiding pregnancy and getting away. But when she heads west with high hopes and a barely functional car, she ... (Goodreads)
About a Boy
by Nick Hornby
A man reevaluates his life when he meets an awkward 12-year-old boy.
Set in 1993 London, About a Boy features two main protagonists: Will Freeman, a 36-year-old bachelor, and Marcus Brewer, an incongruous schoolboy described as 'introverted' by his suicidal mother, ... (Wikipedia)
Living Dead in Dallas
by Charlaine Harris
A vampire detective novel, exploring a mystery that has its roots in the supernatural.
This book opens with Sookie Stackhouse finding the dead body of Lafayette in the backseat of Andy Bellefleur 's car, which had been left at Merlotte's the night before. Sookie learns that her friend ... (Wikipedia)
I Only Have Eyes for You
by Bella Andre
A love story between a successful photographer and a struggling artist, who find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other.
New Cover Edition found, here, . "Not since Nora Roberts has anyone been able to write a big family romance series with every book as good as the last. Bella Andre never disappoints." ~ Revolving ... (Goodreads)
Tempting Fate
by Jane Green
Gabby, a happily married mother of two, embarks on an affair with a younger man, leading to a series of life-changing events.
42-year-old Gabby ( Alyssa Milano ) has a seemingly perfect life: married with two teenage daughters, she lives in a typical Connecticut neighborhood and leads a typical life. She restores furniture ... (Wikipedia)
The Velvet Promise
by Jude Deveraux
A historical romance novel about a woman forced to marry a man she despises, but eventually falls in love with him.
All of England rejoiced on her wedding day. But Judith vowed that her husband would get only what he took from her! At the flower-bedecked altar, the first touch of their hands ignited an ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Food of Love
by Amanda Prowse
A woman's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery as she navigates the complexities of relationships and the healing power of food.
A loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything., Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker
by Rachel Renée Russell
Nikki's heart is broken when her crush starts dating her arch-nemesis. She tries to move on, but drama ensues.
It’s , ,, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , ,, for girls in this hilarious novel!,, It’s the biggest dance of the year and I am HOPING my crush, Brandon, (shhhh!!) wants to be my date. But time is running out. ... (Goodreads)
The New Me
by Halle Butler
A darkly comedic novel about a woman stuck in a dead-end job and struggling to find meaning in her life.
A biting satire of the false promise of reinvention, by a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree and Granta Best Young American Novelist I'm still trying to make the dream possible: still might ... (Goodreads)
The River King
by Alice Hoffman
A student's death in a small town leads to the unraveling of secrets and the discovery of unexpected connections.
From the best-selling author of The Dovekeepers , The River King confirms Alice Hoffman as "one of our quirkiest and most interesting novelists" (Jane Smiley, USA Today). People tend to stay in their ... (Goodreads)
A Summer Affair
by Elin Hilderbrand
A married woman has an affair with a carpenter while her husband is away. She must decide between her family and her newfound love.
She's the perfect wife and mother—and he's the perfect temptation in this "perfect summer cocktail of sex, sun, and scandal" (,Kirkus Reviews)., Claire has a problem with setting limits. All her life ... (Barnes & Noble)
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
by Fannie Flagg
A coming-of-age story of Daisy Fay, a young girl growing up in Mississippi during the 1950s, and her encounters with a charismatic con man.
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man is told in diary writings starting in 1952 when the protagonist , Daisy Fay Harper, is 11 years old. She lives with her mother and her father in Jackson, Mississippi . ... (Wikipedia)
Guilty as Sin
by Tami Hoag
A murder trial in a small town uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives. The truth is not always what it seems.
A cold-blooded kidnapper has been playing a twisted game with a terrified Minnesota town. Now a respected member of the community stands accused of a horrific act of evil. But when a second boy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Can You Keep a Secret?
by Sophie Kinsella
A young woman discovers her life is filled with secrets when a random encounter sparks a new adventure.
Emma Corrigan is a young woman in London, England . She is in a stable, but dull, relationship with the "perfect" man, and is currently attempting to climb the corporate ladder at Panther Cola, a ... (Wikipedia)
