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There There
by Tommy Orange
A powerful novel that follows the lives of twelve Native Americans living in Oakland, California, as they prepare for a powwow.
The book begins with an essay by Orange, detailing "brief and jarring vignettes revealing the violence and genocide that Indigenous people have endured, and how it has been sanitized over the ... (Wikipedia)
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)
Scythe
by Neal Shusterman
An exploration of morality in a world where death is obsolete, forcing people to choose mortality.
Late on a cold day in November, Scythe Faraday visits Citra Terranova's house. At first, Citra assumes that the scythe is there to glean (kill permanently) one of her family members. As it turns out, ... (Wikipedia)
Every Note Played
by Lisa Genova
A renowned pianist is diagnosed with ALS, and his estranged ex-wife becomes his caregiver. A poignant story of love, loss, and forgiveness.
An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique. That was eight ... (Goodreads)
Red at the Bone
by Jacqueline Woodson
A multigenerational story of a family in Brooklyn, exploring themes of identity, class, parenthood, and coming-of-age.
Moving forward and backward in time, Jacqueline Woodson's taut and powerful new novel uncovers the role that history and community have played in the experiences, decisions, and relationships of ... (Goodreads)
Sleeping Giants
by Sylvain Neuvel
A mysterious discovery of an ancient machine begins a thrilling adventure to uncover its secrets.
A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near home in Deadwood, South Dakota, when she falls through the earth. She wakes up at the bottom of a square-shaped hole, its walls glowing with intricate ... (Goodreads)
The Death of Mrs. Westaway
by Ruth Ware
Harriet Westaway receives a letter informing her of a substantial inheritance, but she soon realizes it's a case of mistaken identity.
A “perfectly executed suspense tale very much in the mode of Daphne du Maurier’s, Rebecca,” (, The Washington Post, ) from the #1, New, , York Times , bestselling author of, In a Dark, Dark Wood,, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
by Jonathan Safran Foer
A young boy's quest to find the lock that matches a mysterious key his father left behind.
Nine-year-old Oskar Schell is an inventor, amateur entomologist, Francophile, letter writer, pacifist, natural historian, percussionist, romantic, Great Explorer, jeweller, detective, vegan, and ... (Goodreads)
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
by Ottessa Moshfegh
A young woman's year-long experiment with prescription drugs to escape her life and numb her emotions.
The unnamed narrator, a slender and beautiful blonde from a wealthy WASP family, is a recent graduate of Columbia University , where she majored in art history . During her senior year in college, ... (Wikipedia)
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones
A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.
Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)
Opposite of Always
by Justin A. Reynolds
Jack meets Kate and falls in love, but when she dies, he finds himself stuck in a time loop trying to save her.
“One of the best love stories I’ve ever read.” —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give “Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.” —Becky Albertalli, #1, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Outsider
by Stephen King
A man is accused of a brutal murder he claims he didn't commit, but evidence suggests otherwise. Is he really guilty or is something more sinister at play?
In Flint City, Oklahoma , police detective Ralph Anderson arrests the popular English teacher and Little League coach, Terry Maitland, in front of a crowd of baseball spectators. Maitland is charged ... (Wikipedia)
The Orphan Master's Son
by Adam Johnson
A man's struggle to survive in a totalitarian North Korean regime and his journey to freedom.
Part 1 details Jun Do's upbringing in a state orphanage and his service to the state, including as a kidnapper of Japanese citizens , and later as a signal operator stationed on a fishing boat. Due ... (Wikipedia)
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker
After a brutal assault, a teenage girl undergoes a controversial treatment to erase her memory of the event, but the truth cannot be forgotten.
"An assured, powerful novel that blends suspense and rich family drama...it is, in a word, unforgettable." —William Landay, author of DEFENDING JACOB Wendy Walker's All Is Not Forgotten begins in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
Furthermore
by Tahereh Mafi
Alice embarks on a dangerous adventure to find her missing father in a magical land where nothing is as it seems.
This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the b,estselling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!, "Brimming with color and magic." —,New ... (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)
A Shadow Bright and Burning
by Jessica Cluess
A young woman with magical powers is chosen to save England from a monstrous invasion. But her powers may be the very thing that destroys her.
I am Henrietta Howel. The first female sorcerer. The prophesied one. Or am I? Henrietta Howel can burst into flames. When she is brought to London to train with Her Majesty's sorcerers, she meets her ... (Goodreads)
How Not to Die Alone
by Richard Roper
Andrew, a man who works for the council, pretends to have a family to avoid loneliness. When he falls in love, he must reveal the truth.
Smart, darkly funny, and life-affirming,, How Not to Die Alone, is the bighearted debut novel we all need, for fans of, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, it's a story about love, loneliness, and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rebel Belle
by Rachel Hawkins
Southern belle Harper Price becomes a Paladin, a guardian of an ancient secret, and must balance her duties with high school drama.
Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the ... (Goodreads)
Beartown
by Fredrik Backman
A small-town hockey team and its community grapple with the consequences of a traumatic event.
Peter Andersson, in his forties, is the general manager of the ice hockey club in Beartown, a small town located somewhere in Sweden. Peter grew up in Beartown and was a junior hockey star. He went ... (Wikipedia)
Two Can Keep a Secret
by Karen M. McManus
Ellery and her twin brother move to a small town with a dark past, where secrets and murders resurface.
"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own. Fresh off her best-selling breakout, One of Us Is Lying, . . . the author has returned with a juicy second novel. It's even ... (Barnes & Noble)
Stepsister
by Jennifer Donnelly
A retelling of Cinderella from the perspective of one of the stepsisters, exploring themes of self-discovery and redemption.
* "Printz Honor winner Donnelly offers up a stunningly focused story that rips into the heart of familiar fairy tale. Isabelle [is] a shattered but not unreedemable girl with a warrior's heart." –, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Songs of Willow Frost
by Jamie Ford
A young Chinese-American boy searches for his mother in Depression-era Seattle. A tale of love, loss, and hope.
Twelve-year-old William Eng, a Chinese-American boy, has lived at Seattle’s Sacred Heart Orphanage ever since his mother’s listless body was carried away from their small apartment five years ago. On ... (Goodreads)
The Need
by Helen Phillips
A mother is forced to confront her deepest fears when a stranger breaks into her home and claims to be her doppelganger.
***LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION*** “An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers” (Emily St. John Mandel, author of, The ... (Barnes & Noble)
Pachinko
by Lee Min-jin
A saga spanning four generations of a Korean family living in Japan, struggling to survive and thrive amidst prejudice and poverty.
The novel takes place over the course of three books: Book I Gohyang/Hometown, Book II Motherland, and Book III Pachinko. In 1883, in the little island fishing village of Yeongdo , which is a ferry ... (Wikipedia)
The One & Only
by Emily Giffin
A small-town girl navigates love, loss, and loyalty in the world of college football.
In her eagerly awaited new novel, beloved, New York Times, bestselling author Emily Giffin returns with an extraordinary story of love and loyalty—and an unconventional heroine struggling to ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Guinevere Deception
by Kiersten White
Guinevere arrives in Camelot as a decoy queen, but soon discovers a plot to destroy the kingdom. She must use her magic to save it.
A new fantasy series set in the world of Camelot that bestselling author Christina Lauren calls brilliant, reimagining the Arthurian legend . . . where nothing is as magical and terrifying as a girl. ... (Goodreads)
Larger Than Life
by Jodi Picoult
A famous elephant trainer is accused of animal cruelty, and his daughter must confront her past and the truth about her father.
From Jodi Picoult, #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Storyteller, and, My Sister’s Keeper, comes a gripping and beautifully written novella, now available exclusively as an eBook. Set in ... (Goodreads)
Girl Made of Stars
by Ashley Herring Blake
Mara's world is shattered when her twin brother is accused of rape. She must navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and trauma.
Twin siblings Mara and Owen attend a weekend party with their peers from Pebblebrook High School. There, Owen meets up with his girlfriend, Hannah. Mara sees Charlie, her former girlfriend, holding ... (Wikipedia)
