Recommendations based on The Vanishing Stairby Maureen Johnson

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  1. Truly Devious

    by Maureen Johnson
    A true-crime obsessed teenager attends a prestigious school where a murder occurred in the past, and a new one happens in the present.

    New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The Grace Year

    by Kim Liggett
    In a dystopian society, teenage girls are banished to the wilderness to rid themselves of their "magic". A tale of survival, sisterhood, and rebellion.

    The instant, New York Times, bestseller, a speculative YA thriller in the vein of, The Hunger Games, and, The Power, now in trade paperback. No one speaks of the grace year. It’s forbidden. In Garner ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. If We Were Villains

    by M.L. Rio
    A group of friends, studying Shakespeare at a private university, become entangled in a mystery.

    The evening before he is due to be released on parole after serving ten years for an unspecified crime, Oliver Marks is approached by the lead investigator on his case, Detective Colborne. Suspicious ... (Wikipedia)

  4. The Queen of Nothing

    by Holly Black
    The final installment of the Folk of the Air series, where Jude must navigate the dangerous politics of Faerie to reclaim her power and save her loved ones.

    A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Screaming Staircase

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A team of kids battle supernatural creatures in a race to save the world.

    When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . . For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic ... (Goodreads)

  6. The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

    by Stuart Turton
    A man must solve the murder of Evelyn Hardcastle, but each day he wakes up in a different body, reliving the same day over and over again.

    Aiden Bishop knows the rules. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until he can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different ... (Goodreads)

  7. Ruin and Rising

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A young woman's epic quest to save her world from dark forces.

    ▶, Alternative Cover Edition #1, The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the ... (Goodreads)

  8. A Curse So Dark and Lonely

    by Brigid Kemmerer
    A modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where a cursed prince must find true love to break the spell.

    A, New York Times, bestseller! " Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale." - Jodi Picoult, In a lush, contemporary fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Brigid Kemmerer ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Miracle Creek

    by Angie Kim
    A courtroom drama that explores the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a hyperbaric oxygen therapy center.

    WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL, The “gripping… page-turner” (,Time,) hitting all the best of summer reading lists,, Miracle Creek, is perfect for book clubs and fans of Liane Moriarty ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. An Enchantment of Ravens

    by Margaret Rogerson
    A forbidden romance between a mage and a faerie, tested by dark secrets and magical forces.

    An instant, New York Times, bestseller! An Indie Next Top 10 Pick A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner “A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —,School Library Journal ,(starred review) “A ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. The Stationery Shop

    by Marjan Kamali
    A love story set in 1950s Tehran, where two young lovers are separated by politics and fate. Decades later, they reunite in America.

    A poignant, heartfelt new novel by the award-nominated author of, Together Tea,—extolled by the, Wall Street Journal, as a “moving tale of lost love” and by, Shelf Awareness, as “a powerful, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Whispering Skull

    by Jonathan Stroud
    Exploring ancient magic and new technology, a young detective solves a sinister mystery.

    In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. hasn't made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Things We Cannot Say

    by Kelly Rimmer
    A family saga that explores the power of love and the sacrifices we make for those we cherish. A story of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family.

    Kelly Rimmer, the, USA TODAY, bestselling author of, Before I Let You Go, returns with a powerful and life-affirming novel about the legacy of war and its impact on one memorable family. Told through ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Lying Game

    by Ruth Ware
    A group of childhood friends reunite to uncover secrets from their mysterious past.

    INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES,, USA TODAY, AND, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER! “So many questions...Until the very last page! Needless to say, I could not put this book down!” —Reese Witherspoon “Once ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Turn of the Key

    by Ruth Ware
    A young nanny takes a job in a remote Scottish mansion, but strange occurrences and a murder trial leave her questioning her sanity.

    INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER “A superb suspense writer...Brava, Ruth Ware. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed.” —Maureen Corrigan, author of, So We Read On, “This appropriately ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Thunderhead

    by Neal Shusterman
    In a world where death has been conquered, a sentient AI must grapple with the consequences of immortality and power.

    Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Last Sacrifice

    by Richelle Mead
    A teenage girl must battle to protect her kingdom and save her loved ones from a powerful enemy.

    The novel begins with Rose in her prison cell contemplating the charges brought against her and occasionally using the bond to slip into Lissa's mind to view goings-on at Court. During Queen ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Goblin Emperor

    by Katherine Addison
    A young outcast's ascent to the throne of a vast empire, overcoming obstacles of his lineage.

    The youngest, half-goblin son of the Emperor has lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and the deadly intrigue that suffuses it. But when his father and three sons in line ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Scorpio Races

    by Maggie Stiefvater
    A thrilling race between magical sea horses, set against a backdrop of danger and suspense.

    It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age ... (Goodreads)

  20. Blood Promise

    by Richelle Mead
    An epic adventure to protect a friend, as two worlds clash and an ancient prophecy is fulfilled.

    In Blood Promise , Rose leaves St. Vladimir's Academy to go after Dimitri, who has become Strigoi, and kill him. The only clue she has is that he might be somewhere in Siberia. After meeting an ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Spirit Bound

    by Richelle Mead
    A teenage vampire's journey to save her loved ones and her own existence.

    After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's - and to her best friend, Lissa. It is at long last graduation, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Queen of Shadows

    by Sarah J. Maas
    A young woman's quest for power and identity in a magical kingdom.

    Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past… She ... (Goodreads)

  23. Skyward

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A young girl dreams of becoming a pilot and proving her father's innocence in a world where flight is forbidden.

    Spensa is a 17-year-old girl who is part of a group of shipwrecked humans living on a ruined world called Detritus, under constant attack from mysterious aliens called the Krell. Spensa dreams of ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Siege and Storm

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A fantasy adventure of a young woman's fight to reclaim her kingdom and freedom.

    ▶, Alternative Cover Edition #1, Darkness never dies. Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Chase

    by Elle Kennedy
    College student gets caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious stranger.

    Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there’s no logical reason why I’m so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don’t usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing ... (Goodreads)

  26. Well Met

    by Jen DeLuca
    Emily moves to a small town and joins a Renaissance Faire, where she falls for the charming Faire manager, Simon.

    All's faire in love and war for two sworn enemies who indulge in a harmless flirtation in a laugh-out-loud rom-com from debut author, Jen DeLuca.Emily knew there would be strings attached when she ... (Goodreads)

  27. Cracked Up to Be

    by Courtney Summers
    A high school senior, Parker Fadley, struggles with the aftermath of a traumatic event and pushes away those closest to her.

    A reissue of New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers's award-winning debut! The high price of perfection is one 'Perfect' Parker Fadley always believed she was willing to pay until the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Repeat

    by Kylie Scott
    After a drunken wedding in Vegas, Clementine wakes up married to a stranger. They try to make it work, but secrets threaten to tear them apart.

    "A page-turning romantic feast that will have you desperate for more. I was immediately hooked." —#1, New York Times, bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken, ,, From, New York Times, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Darken the Stars

    by Amy A. Bartol
    The final book in the Kricket series, Kricket must fight to save her world and the people she loves from destruction.

    Kyon Ensin finally has what he’s always wanted: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the future. Together, their combined power will be unrivaled. Kricket, however, doesn’t ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Christmas Pact

    by Vi Keeland
    Childhood friends reunite and make a pact to spend every Christmas together, but their feelings for each other complicate things.

    Listening Length: 2 hours and 54 minutes Heat up the holidays with this sizzling new novella from New York Times best-selling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward! Riley Kennedy’s emails keep getting ... (Goodreads)