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Worthy
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A troubled teenager finds redemption through a kind-hearted neighbor who teaches him the value of hard work and self-worth.
They might’ve been a family., Virginia finally had the chance to explore a relationship with Aaron when he asked her on a date. She had been waiting, hoping that the widower and his young son, Buddy, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Don't Let Me Go
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A heartwarming story of a young boy and his mother's friend who form an unbreakable bond.
Former Broadway dancer and current agoraphobic Billy Shine has not set foot outside his apartment in almost a decade. He has glimpsed his neighbors—beautiful manicurist Rayleen, lonely old Ms. ... (Goodreads)
When I Found You
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A man finds an abandoned baby in the woods and raises him as his own. The boy's birth mother resurfaces years later, and they must confront their pasts.
While duck hunting one morning, childless, middle-aged Nathan McCann finds a newborn abandoned in the woods. To his shock, the child—wrapped in a sweater and wearing a tiny knitted hat—is still ... (Barnes & Noble)
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)
Where There's Smoke
by Jodi Picoult
A firefighter saves a man's life, but the man accuses him of starting the fire. The truth is revealed through a court case.
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult is a masterful storyteller, who “writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships” (,The Boston ... (Barnes & Noble)
Defending Jacob
by William Landay
A father must defend his son who is accused of murder, unraveling the truth of a complex crime.
Andy Barber is an assistant district attorney in Newton , Massachusetts. He is investigating the murder of a 14-year-old boy, Ben Rifkin, who was a classmate of his son Jacob and was found stabbed to ... (Wikipedia)
The Law of Moses
by Amy Harmon
A young woman's journey of self-discovery amidst a complex family legacy.
If I tell you right up front, right in the beginning that I lost him, it will be easier for you to bear. You will know it’s coming, and it will hurt. But you’ll be able to prepare. Someone found him ... (Goodreads)
Ape House
by Sara Gruen
After a group of bonobos are freed from a research lab, their caretaker and a journalist work to protect them from harm.
A group of reporters visit the Great Ape Language Lab - a laboratory where bonobos are trained to communicate with humans by using American Sign Language and computer software to communicate with the ... (Wikipedia)
The Letter
by Kathryn Hughes
A letter from the past unravels secrets and changes the lives of two women forever.
Every so often a love story comes along to remind us that sometimes, in our darkest hour, hope shines a candle to light our way. Discover THE LETTER by Kathryn Hughes, the Number One bestseller that ... (Barnes & Noble)
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
A gripping story of racism and justice, exploring the intersections of power and privilege.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race,, Small Great ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Dark Monk
by Oliver Pötzsch
A thrilling murder mystery set in 17th century Bavaria.
1660: Winter has settled thick over a sleepy village in the Bavarian Alps, ensuring every farmer and servant is indoors on the night a parish priest discovers he's been poisoned. As numbness creeps ... (Goodreads)
The Orphan's Tale
by Pam Jenoff
Two female circus performers, their friendship, and fight for survival during WWII.
The Nightingale, meets, Water for Elephants, in this powerful novel of friendship and sacrifice, set in a traveling circus during World War II, by international bestselling author Pam Jenoff., , ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Paris Architect
by Charles Belfoure
A man must balance his moral code and professional obligations amidst the Nazi occupation of France.
Like most gentiles in Nazi-occupied Paris, architect Lucien Bernard has little empathy for the Jews. So when a wealthy industrialist offers him a large sum of money to devise secret hiding places for ... (Goodreads)
The Naturalist
by Andrew Mayne
An entomologist's adventures as he pursues his passion for the study of insects.
Professor Theo Cray is trained to see patterns where others see chaos. So when mutilated bodies found deep in the Montana woods leave the cops searching blindly for clues, Theo sees something they ... (Goodreads)
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
A woman's desperate attempt to save her kidnapped daughter reveals dark secrets of her past.
Look out for Mary Kubica’s new twisty psychological thriller,, The Other Mrs., perfect for fans of “You”.,Over a million copies sold.,“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of, Gone Girl, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Light Between Oceans
by M.L. Stedman
A lighthouse keeper and his wife make a heartbreaking decision that has lifelong repercussions.
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found, here, Australia, 1926. After four harrowing years fighting on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns home to take a job as the lighthouse ... (Goodreads)
The Short Drop
by Matthew FitzSimmons
A quest to discover the truth behind a political scandal, with life-and-death stakes.
A decade ago, fourteen-year-old Suzanne Lombard, the daughter of Benjamin Lombard—then a senator, now a powerful vice president running for the presidency—disappeared in the most sensational ... (Goodreads)
Home Front
by Kristin Hannah
A family's struggle to survive in wartime, and the emotional toll it takes.
In this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war. All marriages ... (Goodreads)
Iron Lake
by William Kent Krueger
A small town detective investigates a mysterious murder, uncovering hidden secrets.
Part Irish, part Anishinaabe Indian, Corcoran "Cork" O'Connor is the former sheriff of Aurora, Minnesota. Embittered by his "former" status, and the marital meltdown that has separated him from his ... (Goodreads)
Still Alice
by Lisa Genova
A woman's struggle to hold on to her identity in the face of a devastating diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience ... (Goodreads)
Memory Man
by David Baldacci
A detective investigates a suspicious death, unraveling a complex web of secrets and lies.
This "impossible to put down" #1, New York Times, bestseller introduces Amos Decker, a gifted police detective with a perfect memory who must solve a mystery he wishes he could forget: his family's ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Prince of Tides
by Pat Conroy
A man's search for solace and understanding in his troubled family's past.
Tom Wingo is a middle-aged man with a wife and three young daughters who has recently lost his job as a high school English teacher and football coach. He learns that his twin sister, Savannah, has ... (Wikipedia)
Two for the Dough
by Janet Evanovich
A humorous crime novel involving an unlikely bounty hunter and a dangerous search for a fugitive.
While Stephanie is looking for Kenny around their Trenton neighborhood, the friend he shot - Moogey Bues - is shot again. This second attack is fatal, which complicates the case against Kenny. At the ... (Wikipedia)
Hotshot Doc
by R.S. Grey
A cocky surgeon and a headstrong nurse clash in the high-pressure world of medicine, but their chemistry is undeniable.
Dr. Russell has a bad reputation around our hospital. The scrub techs say he’s cold-blooded, the nurses say he’s too cocky for his own good, and the residents say he’s the best surgeon in the ... (Goodreads)
Nine Minutes
by Beth Flynn
A gritty, dark romance about a biker gang leader and the woman he kidnaps. Their story spans over decades and secrets are revealed.
An alternate cover edition for this ASIN can be found, here,. On May 15, 1975, fifteen-year-old Ginny Lemon is abducted from a convenience store in Fort Lauderdale by a member of one of the most ... (Goodreads)
The Girl in the Letter
by Emily Gunnis
A letter found in an old suitcase reveals a dark secret from the past, leading to a journey of discovery and redemption.
'A great book, truly hard to put down. Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse ,'I was gripped by, The Girl in the Letter,. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Barely Breathing
by Rebecca Donovan
A teenage girl struggles to cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event and finds solace in an unexpected friendship.
Emma’s struggle with an abusive home life came to a heart pounding conclusion in the final chapters of "Reason to Breathe". Now everyone in Weslyn knows Emma’s secret, but Carol can’t hurt Emma ... (Goodreads)
After Anna
by Alex Lake
A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her daughter Anna is kidnapped, but things take a dark turn when Anna returns and the truth is revealed.
Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and USA Today bestseller The real nightmare starts when her daughter is returned… A girl is missing. Five years old, taken from outside her school. She has vanished, ... (Barnes & Noble)
All the Queen's Men
by Linda Howard
A female CIA agent goes undercover as a man to infiltrate a group of male spies.
Linda Howard seamlessly melds thrilling sensuality with heart-pounding dramatic tension – and brings back the elusive hero of her smash hit novel Kill and Tell -- in this powerful New York Times ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lighthouse Keeper
by Cynthia Ellingsen
A woman inherits a lighthouse and moves to a small town, where she discovers secrets about her family and the town's history.
An Amazon Charts bestseller., Dawn Conners’s parents are famous for finding historic treasures, but she has a knack for, losing, things—her job, her boyfriend, and now, her reputation. Thanks to a ... (Barnes & Noble)
