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Hogfather
by Terry Pratchett
A magical and comical adventure to save Hogswatchnight from the evil Auditors.
The Auditors of Reality, a group of "celestial bureaucrats" attempt to eliminate the Hogfather, a jolly god-like creature who brings children presents on December 32nd , similar to the figures of ... (Wikipedia)
Men at Arms
by Terry Pratchett
A group of misfits join forces to save a kingdom from a sinister plot.
Edward d'Eath, an Assassin and son of a down-and-out noble family, becomes convinced that the restoration of the Ankh-Morpork monarchy will solve the social change in the city which he blames for his ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Continent
by Terry Pratchett
A comedic adventure through a fantasy world, uncovering secrets of the past.
The story opens weeks after the events of, Interesting Times, , in which Rincewind is magically transported to the continent of Xxxx due to a miscalculation made by the Unseen University wizards. He ... (Wikipedia)
The Truth
by Stephen Briggs
A man's quest to uncover secrets of his family's past, uncovering truths that will change his life.
William de Worde is the black sheep of an influential Ankh-Morpork family, scraping out a humble lifestyle as a common scribe and making extra pocket money by producing a gossipy newsletter for ... (Wikipedia)
Guards! Guards!: The Play
by Stephen Briggs
An imaginative retelling of Terry Pratchett's popular Discworld novel, set in the city of Ankh-Morpork.
Adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs, in this book the city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60 foot fire-breathing dragon, summoned by a secret society of malcontented tradesmen. Defending ... (Goodreads)
Men at Arms: The Play
by Stephen Briggs
A humorous play about a hapless army unit, facing a seemingly undefeatable enemy.
Edward d'Eath, an Assassin and son of a down-and-out noble family, becomes convinced that the restoration of the Ankh-Morpork monarchy will solve the social change in the city which he blames for his ... (Wikipedia)
My Man Jeeves
by P.G. Wodehouse
A series of humorous adventures featuring a bumbling English gentleman and his ever-resourceful valet.
Who can forget our beloved gentleman's personal gentleman, Jeeves, who ever comes to the rescue when the hapless Bertie Wooster falls into trouble. My Man Jeeves is sure to please anyone with a taste ... (Goodreads)
Life, the Universe and Everything
by Douglas Adams
An intergalactic quest to find the answer to the ultimate question of life.
After being stranded on pre-historic Earth after the events in, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe, , Arthur Dent is met by his old friend Ford Prefect , who drags him into a space-time eddy , ... (Wikipedia)
Very Good, Jeeves!
by P.G. Wodehouse
Witty adventures of a bumbling aristocrat and his trusty butler.
Whatever the cause of Bertie Wooster's consternation — Bobbie Wickham gives away fierce Aunt Agatha's dog; again in the bad books of Sir Roderick Glossop; Tuppy crushes on robust opera singer — ... (Goodreads)
Ensnared
by J.S. Scott
Billionaire romance novel about a woman who falls for her boss, but their relationship is complicated by secrets and danger.
An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller.,, Love is worth a fortune in this sizzling novel of accidental romance and riches by, New York Times, bestselling author J.S. Scott., Wildlife ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shiver: Selected Stories
by Junji Ito
A collection of chilling and unsettling horror stories that will leave readers with a sense of unease and terror.
A best-of story selection by the master of horror manga. This volume includes nine of Junji Ito’s best short stories, as selected by the author himself and presented with accompanying notes and ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
The Amber Spyglass
by Philip Pullman
A powerful journey through multiple realms of existence to save the world from destruction.
Having learned of the prophecy regarding Lyra, the Magisterium decides she must be killed to prevent a new fall. Lyra's mother, Mrs Coulter , hides her in a remote cave. In her drugged sleep, Lyra ... (Wikipedia)
Anansi Boys
by Neil Gaiman
A young man discovers his magical family history and learns to use his new supernatural powers.
Anansi Boys is the story of Charles "Fat Charlie" Nancy, a timid Londoner devoid of ambition, whose unenthusiastic wedding preparations are disrupted when he learns that his father (Mr. Nancy) has ... (Wikipedia)
The Importance of Being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
A lighthearted comedy of manners, full of witty dialogue and satirizing Victorian society.
Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The ... (Goodreads)
The Golem's Eye
by Jonathan Stroud
A young magician's pursuit of a powerful, ancient creature threatens to unleash an ancient evil.
Two years after the events of the first novel, Nathaniel (alias John Mandrake ) serves in London’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, working to eliminate the anti-magician Resistance. Under pressure from ... (Wikipedia)
Witch Is When It All Began
by Adele Abbott
Jill Gooder discovers she's a witch and inherits her grandmother's magical powers, leading her on a journey to solve a murder mystery.
(Suitable for teens and seniors and all ages in-between), What would you do if you discovered you were a witch?, That's exactly what happens to Private investigator, Jill Gooder. And as if that ... (Barnes & Noble)
D.N.Angel, Vol. 1
by Yukiru Sugisaki
Daisuke Niwa inherits a family curse that turns him into a phantom thief, and he must steal art to unlock his true self.
Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school student with an extraordinary genetic "condition". Whenever he starts longing for the girl of his dreams, he transforms into the legendary Phantom Thief, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Princess on the Brink
by Meg Cabot
Mia's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's a princess. Now she must navigate royal life while dealing with typical teenage drama.
The book opens on the first day of school and Mia Thermopolis is now a high school junior . Her best friend, Lilly Moscovitz, is dating J.P (formerly The Guy Who Hates It When They Put Corn In His ... (Wikipedia)
Cold Fire
by Tamora Pierce
A young girl with magical powers must navigate a world of political intrigue and danger to save her kingdom.
As part of their travels, Daja and Frostpine are staying with some friends of Frostpine's from his days of studies as a Goldsmith, the Bancanor family. While they are staying there, Daja realized ... (Wikipedia)
Dance of the Gods
by Nora Roberts
Six immortal warriors must unite to battle an evil goddess and save humanity. Romance and magic intertwine in this thrilling fantasy novel.
Combining elements of the supernatural with gripping suspense and seduction, #1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel in her Circle Trilogy… He saw where the ... (Goodreads)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 12
by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda continues to navigate the complicated world of the Sohma family, uncovering secrets and deepening her relationships.
Their curse might be broken, but big questions still lie ahead for the Sohma family. Now that Kyo is free to dream of his future, what will he make of it? Does growing up mean growing apart, or will ... (Barnes & Noble)
The End of the World Running Club
by Adrian J. Walker
After a catastrophic asteroid strike, a man must run across a post-apocalyptic UK to reunite with his family.
The #1 International Bestseller! A Science Fiction & Fantasy Book to Keep on Your Radar by io9 and Gizmodo A fast-paced, literary, dystopian thriller for fans of fiction like Andy Weir's The Martian ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Last Ever After
by Soman Chainani
The final book in the "School for Good and Evil" series, where Agatha and Sophie must confront their destinies and make a choice between love and power.
In the epic next chapter of Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling series, The School for Good and Evil, everything old is new again as Sophie and Agatha fight the past as well as the present to ... (Goodreads)
Deep Down
by Lee Child
Jack Reacher investigates a case of missing persons in a small town, uncovering a dark conspiracy.
Summoned by Military Intelligence to Washington, D.C., Reacher is sent undercover. The assignment that awaits him: The army is meeting with its Capitol Hill paymasters for classified talks on a new, ... (Goodreads)
Cinderella, Volume 1: From Fabletown with Love
by Chris Roberson
Cinderella, a secret agent for Fabletown, goes on a mission to stop a deadly plot against the community.
The story centers on one of the covert espionage missions undertaken by Cinderella for Fabletown's government. Her latest assignment is to track and prevent the sale of magical items from the Fables' ... (Wikipedia)
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1
by Karuho Shiina
A shy girl, Sawako, struggles to make friends due to her resemblance to the horror movie character Sadako. But her life changes when she meets the popular boy, Kazehaya.
Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in. But her ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fruits Basket, Vol. 9
by Natsuki Takaya
Tohru Honda continues to navigate the complicated relationships with the Sohma family, while also discovering more about their mysterious curse.
Secrets of the curse revealed! Dive deep into the twisted relationship between Akito and Kureno, the most elusive member of the Sohma zodiac. Tohru tries to help, but finds herself in even deeper ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sons of Fortune
by Jeffrey Archer
Separated at birth, two brothers lead vastly different lives until their paths cross and their true identities are revealed.
Sons of Fortune talks about twin brothers who got parted in a cinematic consequence and grown up without knowing the existence of each other. In late 1940s in Hartford , Connecticut a set of twins ... (Wikipedia)
Out of Control
by Suzanne Brockmann
Navy SEALs and FBI agents team up to stop a terrorist plot. Action-packed romance with a strong female lead.
Savannah von Hopf has no choice. To save her uncle's life, she goes in search of Ken "WildCard" Karmody, a guy she barely knew in college who is now a military operative. She must convince him to ... (Goodreads)
