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Updated April 23, 2026
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168 hours : you have more time than you think
Vanderkam, Laura
Paper Book
It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up because there just aren't enough hours to do it all. Or if we don't make excuses, we make...
Alaskan holiday : a novel
Macomber, Debbie
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Debbie Macomber brings us to the Alaskan wilderness for a magical Christmas tale about finding love where it's least expected. "Picture-perfect . . . this charmer will please Macomber fans and newcomers alike."--Publishers...
And every morning the way home gets longer and longer : a novella
Backman, Fredrik
Paper Book
A little book with a big heart--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People. "I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I...
The Answer Is?
Trebek, Alex
Paper Book
A RECOMMENDED SUMMER READ BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, TIME, AND NEWSWEEK Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career. Since debuting as the host of Jeopardy! in 1984,...
Bake : my best ever recipes for the classics
Hollywood, Paul
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The ultimate baking book from internationally beloved baker Paul Hollywood, judge of The Great British Baking Show. In BAKE, Paul Hollywood shares his best ever recipes for classic bakes: cakes, biscuits and cookies,...
Before I forget : love, hope, help, and acceptance in our fight against alzheimer's
Smith, B.
Paper Book
"A powerful portrait of Alzheimer's...marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty." --The Washington Post "The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing...yet B. and Dan beautifully...
The betrayed
Cass, Kiera
Paper Book
Kiera Cass brings another sparkling romance to a stunning conclusion in this sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller The Betrothed. Can you follow your heart when it's already broken? After fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved
The betrothed
Cass, Kiera
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series!  Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike. A would-be queen. A handsome young king. A...
Between the Lines (Reprint)
Picoult, Jodi.
Paper Book
Now a musical adaptation! In this delightful companion novel to Off the Page, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter and cowriter, Samantha van Leer, present a novel filled with romance, adventure, and humor in a story you'll never...
Bill Peet : an autobiography
Peet, Bill.
Paper Book
Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, with illustrations on every page.
A Calamity of Souls
Baldacci, David.
Paper Book
Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a racially charged murder case sets a duo of white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully accused Black defendants in this courtroom drama from #1 New York Times ...
Drive : the surprising truth about what motivates us
Pink, Daniel H.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money--the carrot-and...
Finish first : winning changes everything
Hamilton, Scott
Paper Book
Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you've ever been! In his years as a professional ice-skater, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton learned to embrace the mind-set of working hard to "beat" the competition. But it seems competition has gotten a bad rap...
Frindle
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
One boy's invented word becomes a phenomenon beyond his control in bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements's hilarious classic children's story about creative thought and the power of language. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at...
Frontier follies : adventures in marriage & motherhood in the middle of nowhere
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
New York Times bestseller A down-to-earth, hilarious collection of stories and musings on marriage, motherhood, and country life from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of the Food Network show The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Once upon a time, I lost...
Ghost boy : the miraculous escape of a misdiagnosed boy trapped inside his own body
Pistorius, Martin
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Martin Pistorius's miraculous journey back from life on the brink will inspire you to celebrate life and fight for those around you. When you lose your voice, who will speak for you? When it all seems hopeless, how do you get through each day? In the...
Go set a watchman
Lee, Harper
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "Go Set a Watchman is such an important book, perhaps the most important novel on race to come out of the white South in decades...    -- New York Times (Opinion Pages) A landmark novel by Harper Lee, set two decades...
Just Friends
Pham, Haley.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER This heartwarming and swoon-worthy second chance romance about childhood friends reconnecting as adults is the highly anticipated debut novel from YouTube creator Haley Pham. Blair and Declan were...
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
Paxton, Matt.
Paper Book
America's top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing. Your boxes of photos, family's china, and even the kids' height charts aren't just stuff; they...
Life in the Present: A Joyful Collection of Comics about Living in the Moment
Climo, Liz.
Paper Book
Known for her charming animal illustrations that are "guaranteed to make you smile" (Good Housekeeping), internationally bestselling author and illustrator Liz Climo is back with a new collection of 100 comics that celebrate the joy of life's littlest moments.
Love & gelato
Welch, Jenna Evans
Paper Book
Now a movie streaming on Netflix! A summer in Italy turns into a road trip across Tuscany in this sweeping New York Times bestseller filled with romance, mystery, and adventure that Kirkus Reviews called "a sure bet for fans of romance fiction." ...
The mountain between us
Martin, Charles
Paper Book
From the author of Where the River Ends, comes this page-turning story of love and survival. On a stormy winter night, two strangers wait for a flight at the Salt Lake City airport.  Ashley Knox is an attractive, successful writer, who is flying East for her much anticipated...
Murder on the Orient Express
Christie, Agatha
Paper Book
My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry : a novel
Backman, Fredrik
Paper Book
A charming, warmhearted novel from the author of the New York Times bestseller A Man Called Ove Elsa is seven years old and different. Her grandmother is seventy-seven years old and crazy--as in standing-on-the-balcony-firing-paintball-guns-at-strangers crazy....
Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots
McEntire, Reba.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Reba's life and learn tips to savor life's simple pleasures with the people you love most. The best things in life are really not that fancy. This photo...
Number the stars
Lowry, Lois
Paper Book
It’s 1943 Copenhagen and the Jews of Denmark are being “relocated,” so Annemarie Johansen’s best friend, Ellen, moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. When Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission, she must find the courage to save her...
The outsiders
Hinton, S. E.
Paper Book
50 years of an iconic classic!The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains- Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives ...
Sharing Too Much: Musings from an Unlikely Life
Evans, Richard Paul
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays about family, life, and love. Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans...
Someday, someday, maybe : a novel
Graham, Lauren
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, comes a witty, charming, and hilariously relatable debut novel about a struggling young actress trying to get ahead―and keep it together―in New York...
Starry night : a Christmas novel
Macomber, Debbie
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from Debbie Macomber.   Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a...
I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin... Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and...
To kill a mockingbird
Lee, Harper
Paper Book
Voted America's Best-Loved Novel in PBS's The Great American Read Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South--and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred. One of the most cherished stories of...
Tree. Table. Book
Lowry, Lois.
Paper Book
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to--and pass on--what matters most. The latest compelling work from the master storyteller. When precocious eleven...
A whole new world / A Twisted Tale
Braswell, Liz
Paper Book
What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? Take a magic carpet ride in this tale inspired by Aladdin, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films. When Jafar steals the Genie's lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become...
Wildfire : a novel
Philbrick, W. R.
Paper Book
Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick sends readers straight into the nightmare of a raging wildfire as 12-year-old Sam is trapped by explosive flames and deadly smoke that threaten to take his life. Can he survive?Flames race toward Sam Castine's summer camp as evacuation buses are loading,...
Wildflower
Barrymore, Drew
Paper Book
Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares funny, insightful, and profound stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she's achieved today.   Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures,...
The Wish Book Christmas
Austin, Lynn N.
Paper Book
From bestselling author Lynn Austin comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday sequel to If I Were You that reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and don't deserve. Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking...

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