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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)
Leaving Time
by Jodi Picoult
A young girl's quest to uncover the truth behind her mother's disappearance.
For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe she was abandoned, Jenna ... (Goodreads)
True Places
by Sonja Yoerg
A woman's life is upended when she takes in a troubled teenager and confronts her own past. A story of self-discovery and healing.
An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“,True Places, is a beautiful reminder that though we may busy ourselves seeking what we want, what we need has an uncanny way of finding us.” ... (Barnes & Noble)
Poughkeepsie
by Debra Anastasia
A love story between a homeless man and a woman with a traumatic past, set in the gritty streets of Poughkeepsie.
He counts her smiles every day and night at the train station. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him-just like she does everyone else on the platform. But Blake Hartt is ... (Barnes & Noble)
Weep No More, My Lady
by Mary Higgins Clark
A young actress investigates the murder of her sister and uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal.
Elizabeth Lange has arrived at Cypress Point Spa in Pebble Beach, California, weary of heart and soul. Still grieving for her beloved sister, a famous actress who plunged to her death from her ... (Barnes & Noble)
His Majesty's Hope
by Susan Elia MacNeal
In WWII London, spy Maggie Hope infiltrates a Nazi training camp for female agents.
World War II has finally come home to Britain, but it takes more than nightly air raids to rattle intrepid spy and expert code breaker Maggie Hope. After serving as a secret agent to protect Princess ... (Goodreads)
Leave Me
by Gayle Forman
A woman, overwhelmed by her responsibilities, leaves her family to find herself. She discovers that sometimes you have to lose yourself to find your way back home.
Every woman who has ever fantasized about driving past her exit on the highway instead of going home to make dinner, and every woman who has ever dreamed of boarding a train to a place where no one ... (Goodreads)
A Discovery of Witches
by Deborah Harkness
An enchanted journey of forbidden love, as a witch and a vampire search for an ancient magical book.
Book one of the, New York Times,-bestselling All Souls trilogy—"a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of, Harry Potter, and, Twilight,” (,People,). Look for the hit TV series ... (Barnes & Noble)
Mrs. Poe
by Lynn Cullen
A fictionalized account of the tumultuous relationship between Edgar Allan Poe and poet Frances Osgood, told from Osgood's perspective.
A vivid and compelling novel about a woman who becomes entangled in an affair with Edgar Allan Poe—at the same time she becomes the unwilling confidante of his much-younger wife. It is 1845, and ... (Goodreads)
Everyone Worth Knowing
by Lauren Weisberger
A young woman leaves her boring job to become a party planner for the rich and famous in New York City.
Shaken by the news that her best friend Penelope has gotten engaged to Avery, who neither she nor Penelope's other friends think is right for her, Bette Robinson suddenly quits her job at UBS , the ... (Wikipedia)
Night of the Soul Stealer
by Joseph Delaney
The third book in the "Last Apprentice" series. Tom Ward battles the evil witch, Ordeen, who seeks to destroy the world.
As the weather grows colder and the nights draw in, the Spook and his apprentice Tom Ward must be even more vigilant in their battles against the boggarts, witches, and ghosts roaming the county. ... (Barnes & Noble)
Attack of the Fiend
by Joseph Delaney
The third book in the Last Apprentice series. Tom Ward and his master fight against the Fiend, a powerful and evil creature.
"I see your future clearly. Your master will be dead, and you will be alone. It would be better if you had never been born." Thomas Ward is the apprentice for the local Spook, who banishes boggarts ... (Barnes & Noble)
Shut Your Eyes Tight
by John Verdon
Retired detective investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a decades-old case. Twists and turns abound.
When he was the NYPD’s top homicide investigator, Dave Gurney was never comfortable with the label the press gave him: super detective. He was simply a man who, when faced with a puzzle, wanted to ... (Goodreads)
The Anatomist's Wife
by Anna Lee Huber
Lady Darby, a widow and anatomist's wife, helps solve a murder mystery in 1830s Scotland.
Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her husband, Lady Darby has taken refuge at her sister's estate, finding solace in her passion for painting. But when her hosts throw a house party for the ... (Goodreads)
Jeremy Poldark
by Winston Graham
The third book in the Poldark series follows Jeremy's life as he navigates love, family, and business in 18th century Cornwall.
Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life in this third novel of the Poldark series. Reeling from the tragic death of a loved one, Captain Poldark vents his grief by inciting impoverished ... (Goodreads)
The Haunting of Maddy Clare
by Simone St. James
A ghost-hunter and his assistant investigate a haunted barn, uncovering the dark secrets of a young woman's tragic death.
Sarah Piper's lonely, threadbare existence changes when her temporary agency sends her to assist a ghost hunter. Alistair Gellis—rich, handsome, scarred by World War I, and obsessed with ghosts—has ... (Goodreads)
Anatomy of a Scandal
by Sarah Vaughan
A high-profile politician is accused of a terrible crime, and his wife must confront the truth about their marriage.
An astonishingly incisive and suspenseful novel about a scandal amongst Britain’s privileged elite and the women caught up in its wake. Sophie’s husband James is a loving father, a handsome man, a ... (Goodreads)
The Upside of Unrequited
by Becky Albertalli
A teenage girl learns to embrace her identity, finding strength in her vulnerability.
Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret. Because no matter how many ... (Goodreads)
Someday, Someday, Maybe
by Lauren Graham
A young woman's pursuit of her dream career in acting, while navigating the complexities of life.
A charming and laugh-out-loud novel by Lauren Graham, beloved star of, Parenthood, and, Gilmore Girls, about an aspiring actress trying to make it in mid-nineties New York City. Franny Banks is a ... (Goodreads)
See Me
by Nicholas Sparks
An exploration of identity, love, and second chances set against the backdrop of small-town America.
See me just as I see you . . . Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. With a history of violence and bad decisions behind him and the threat of prison dogging his every step, he's ... (Goodreads)
The Secret River
by Kate Grenville
A convict’s journey for redemption and a new life in the Australian Outback.
The early life of William Thornhill is one of Dickensian poverty, depredation and criminality. , After a childhood of poverty and petty crime in the slums of London, William Thornhill is sentenced to ... (Wikipedia)
Ghosted
by Rosie Walsh
Sarah and Eddie fall in love, but Eddie disappears. Sarah searches for answers and discovers a shocking truth.
When Sarah meets Eddie, they connect instantly and fall in love. To Sarah, it seems as though her life has finally begun. And it's mutual: It's as though Eddie has been waiting for her, too. Sarah ... (Goodreads)
44 Scotland Street
by Alexander McCall Smith
Humorous tale of life in Edinburgh, featuring a cast of quirky characters.
44 SCOTLAND STREET - Book 1, The residents and neighbors of 44 Scotland Street and the city of Edinburgh come to vivid life in these gently satirical, wonderfully perceptive serial novels, featuring ... (Goodreads)
The Masterpiece
by Francine Rivers
A successful LA artist's life is turned upside down when he meets a young woman who challenges his worldview and faith.
New York Times bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with this unexpected and redemptive love story, a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken ... (Goodreads)
The Dalai Lama's Cat
by David Michie
A Tibetan monk's journey of personal growth and spiritual awakening, accompanied by a wise and lovable cat.
“‘Oh! How adorable! I didn’t know you had a cat!’ she exclaimed. I am always surprised how many people make this observation. Why should His Holiness, not, have a cat? ‘If only she could speak,’ ... (Goodreads)
Demelza
by Winston Graham
A romantic tale of two lovers facing the challenges of society in 19th century Cornwall.
In the enchanting second novel in Winston Graham’s beloved Poldark series, Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner’s daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his ... (Goodreads)
The Heart of Betrayal
by Mary E. Pearson
A princess must battle her own family to protect her kingdom from a treacherous enemy.
The thrilling,, New York Times,–bestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Finding Audrey
by Sophie Kinsella
A teenage girl's journey to self-acceptance, learning to trust and open up despite her anxiety.
A ZOELLA Book Club Pick!,, From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of the Shopaholic series comes a terrific blend of comedy, romance, and psychological recovery in a contemporary YA novel ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Bookshop on the Corner
by Jenny Colgan
A woman finds solace and purpose in a second-hand bookshop in the Scottish countryside.
Nina Redmond is a literary matchmaker. Pairing a reader with that perfect book is her passion… and also her job. Or at least it was. Until yesterday, she was a librarian in the hectic city. But now ... (Goodreads)
The Masque of the Black Tulip
by Lauren Willig
A thrilling tale of espionage and romance set in 18th century Europe.
Modern-day graduate student Eloise achieved the academic coup of the century when she unmasked one of history's greatest spies, the Pink Carnation, who saved England from Napoleon. But now she has a ... (Goodreads)
