Recommendations based on Celestial Bodiesby Jokha Alharthi

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  1. Sweet Bean Paste

    by Durian Sukegawa
    An elderly woman's story of redemption, exploring life's hardships and joys.

    Sentaro has failed. He has a criminal record, drinks too much, and his dream of becoming a writer is just a distant memory. With only the blossoming of the cherry trees to mark the passing of time, ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel

    by Robert Venditti
    Percy Jackson and his friends embark on a quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save Camp Half-Blood from destruction.

    Seventh grade has been surprisingly quiet for Percy Jackson. Not a single monster has set foot on his New York prep-school campus. But when an innocent game of dodgeball among Percy and his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. The Ice Cream Girls

    by Dorothy Koomson
    Two women, bound by a dark secret from their past, are forced to confront their past and the truth about what really happened.

    As teenagers Poppy Carlisle and Serena Gorringe were the only witnesses to a tragic event. Amid heated public debate, the two seemingly glamorous teens were dubbed ‘The Ice Cream Girls’ by the press ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Too-Clever Fox

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A cunning fox outwits his prey, until he meets his match in a clever farmer's daughter.

    In Ravka, just because you avoid one trap, it doesn't mean you'll escape the next. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo’s upcoming novel, Siege and Storm , the second book in the ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Witch of Duva

    by Leigh Bardugo
    A young woman embarks on a dangerous journey to unravel a magical mystery and save her village.

    There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls…or so the story goes. But it's just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. One Piece, Volume 4: The Black Cat Pirates

    by Eiichiro Oda
    Monkey D. Luffy and his crew face off against the notorious Black Cat Pirates in a battle for treasure and honor.

    Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas...until he vanished. Most people believe he's dead, but only his crew knows the truth: Captain Kuro has been ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Shepherd's Tale

    by Joss Whedon
    A fantastical adventure of a young shepherd and her magical protector, as they battle a dark force threatening to destroy their world.

    One of Serenity 's greatest mysteries is finally revealed in The Shepherd's Tale , filling in the life of one of the show's most beloved characters—Shepherd Book! Who was Book before meeting Mal and ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Cloud Searchers

    by Kazu Kibuishi
    A group of adventurers battle an evil force to save their world from destruction.

    The Elf King, believing that Emily is too dangerous to be left alone, sends Gabilan, an assassin to hunt her down. At the same time, elf soldiers continue to hunt down Trellis, who is continuing his ... (Wikipedia)

  9. One Piece, Volume 3: Don't Get Fooled Again

    by Eiichiro Oda
    Monkey D. Luffy and his crew continue their search for the ultimate treasure, encountering new allies and enemies along the way.

    Sure, lots of people say they want to be the King of the Pirates, but how many have the guts to do what it takes? When Monkey D. Luffy first set out to sea in a leaky rowboat, he had no idea what ... (Goodreads)

  10. Heaven and Earth

    by Nora Roberts
    A suspenseful romance between two people, each facing their own personal challenges.

    Ripley Todd just wants to live a quiet, peaceful kind of life. Her job as a sheriff's deputy keeps her busy and happy, and she has no trouble finding men when she wants them - which, lately, isn't ... (Goodreads)

  11. Forever, Interrupted

    by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    Elsie's world is shattered when her husband dies suddenly, and she must navigate grief and unexpected secrets.

    Have you ever heard of supernovas? They shine brighter than anything else in the sky and then fade out really quickly, a short burst of extraordinary energy. I like to think you and Ben were like ... (Goodreads)

  12. Face the Fire

    by Nora Roberts
    A woman's quest to reclaim her identity and recapture her lost love.

    Mia Devlin knows what it is like to love with your whole heart—and then watch your love walk away. Years ago, she and Sam Logan shared an incredible bond built on passion, legend, and fate. But then ... (Goodreads)

  13. More Than This

    by Patrick Ness
    Young adult discovers a mysterious afterlife and must make choices that will determine his ultimate fate.

    The book begins with a 16-year-old boy, Seth Wearing, drowning. He finds himself in what he assumes is a hell made for him, as it resembles the Southern English town he was born in before moving to ... (Wikipedia)

  14. One Piece, Volume 2: Buggy the Clown

    by Eiichiro Oda
    Monkey D. Luffy and his crew continue their search for the ultimate treasure, encountering the dangerous Buggy the Clown along the way.

    As a kid, Monkey D. Luffy vowed to become King of the Pirates and find the legendary treasure called the "One Piece." The enchanted Gum-Gum Fruit has given Luffy the power to stretch like rubber–and ... (Goodreads)

  15. Pinball, 1973

    by Haruki Murakami
    A young man's obsession with pinball leads him on a surreal journey through his memories and dreams.

    The plot centers on the narrator's brief but intense obsession with pinball, his life as a freelance translator, and his later efforts to reunite with the old pinball machine that he used to play. He ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Henry IV, Part 2

    by William Shakespeare
    The dying king's struggle to reconcile with his son and secure his kingdom's future.

    The stirring continuation of the themes begun in Henry IV, Part One again pits a rebellion within the State and that master of misrule, Falstaff, against the maturing of Prince Hal. Alternating ... (Goodreads)

  17. An Unnecessary Woman

    by Rabih Alameddine
    An aging woman's reflections on life, love, and literature.

    One of Beirut’s most celebrated voices, Rabih Alameddine follows his international bestseller, The Hakawati , with a heartrending novel that celebrates the singular life of an obsessive introvert, ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Walking Dead, Book Two

    by Robert Kirkman
    Survivors of a zombie apocalypse fight for survival in a dangerous world.

    This hardcover features issues #13-24 of the hit series along with the covers for each of the issues, all in one oversized hardcover volume. Continuing the tale of Rick Grimes and his band of ... (Goodreads)

  19. Isla and the Happily Ever After

    by Stephanie Perkins
    A romantic comedy about a girl who falls in love with a boy and learns to trust her own heart.

    Love ignites in the City That Never Sleeps, but can it last? Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on introspective cartoonist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

    by Susanna Clarke
    A collection of enchanting tales of faerie, folklore and romance.

    Following the enormous success of 2004 bestseller and critics' favorite "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell", Susanna Clarke delivers a delicious collection of ten stories set in the same fairy-crossed ... (Goodreads)

  21. 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World

    by Elif Shafak
    A dying woman's memories flash before her eyes, revealing the harsh realities of her life in Istanbul's red-light district.

    Shortlisted for the 2019 Booker Prize Named a Best Book of the Year by, Bookpage, NPR, Washington Post,, and, The Economist, A moving novel on the power of friendship in our darkest times, from ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Day of the Locust

    by Nathanael West
    A study of the dark side of the American Dream, exploring the disappointments and struggles of the have-nots.

    Tod Hackett is the novel's protagonist. He moves from the east coast to Hollywood, California in search of inspiration for his next painting. The novel is set in the 1930s during the Great Depression ... (Wikipedia)

  23. The Walking Dead, Book One

    by Robert Kirkman
    Post-apocalyptic survival story of a rag-tag group of survivors fighting against hordes of zombies.

    This hardcover features the first 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long time fans, new readers and anyone needing a ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Architect's Apprentice

    by Elif Shafak
    A young boy becomes the apprentice of the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, and navigates through love, war, and the construction of Istanbul's most iconic buildings.

    From the acclaimed author of, The Bastard of Istanbul, a colorful, magical tale set during the height of the Ottoman Empire In her latest novel, Elif Shafak spins an epic tale spanning nearly a ... (Goodreads)

  25. Daniel Deronda

    by George Eliot
    Story of a man's struggle to reconcile his Jewish identity and the expectations of English society.

    Daniel Deronda contains two main strains of plot, united by the title character. The novel begins in late August 1865 , with the meeting of Daniel Deronda and Gwendolen Harleth in the fictional town ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Love and Other Words

    by Christina Lauren
    Childhood friends reconnect after a decade apart, confronting past traumas and rekindling their love.

    The story of the heart can never be unwritten., Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Strange Library

    by Haruki Murakami
    A young boy's surreal journey inside a mysterious library, discovering its secrets.

    From internationally acclaimed author Haruki Murakami—a fantastical illustrated short novel about a boy imprisoned in a nightmarish library. Opening the flaps on this unique little book, readers will ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Unhoneymooners

    by Christina Lauren
    After a wedding disaster, enemies Olive and Ethan are forced to share a honeymoon. But unexpected romance blooms.

    THE INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER! Starred reviews from, Kirkus Reviews ,*, Publishers Weekly, *, Library Journal , Named a “Must-Read” by, TODAY, Us Weekly,, Bustle,, BuzzFeed,, Goodreads,, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Killing Commendatore

    by Haruki Murakami
    A painter's surreal journey of self-discovery as he confronts his past, present and future.

    The protagonist is an unnamed portrait painter whose wife leaves him at the start of the book. Devastated, he quits portrait painting and goes on a long road trip. In the middle of his road trip he ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Name of This Book Is Secret

    by Pseudonymous Bosch
    Two kids embark on a dangerous adventure to uncover the secrets of a mysterious magician's hidden legacy.

    Warning: this description has not been authorized by Pseudonymous Bosch. As much as he'd love to sing the praises of his book (he is very vain), he wouldn't want you to hear about his brave 11-year ... (Goodreads)