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Nationally bestselling author of The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin returns with a moving story of hope, healing, and unexpected friendship set amidst the wild natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Frankie O'Neill and Anne Ryan would seem to have nothing in common. Frankie...

From the acclaimed author of Georgie, All Along and Love Lettering, a pitch-perfect, radiantly transporting love story about an unexpected road trip, true crime obsessions, and hard won vulnerability... "Poignant, observant, tender, and deeply romantic. Clayborn takes...

THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER They say the camera never lies.But on this show, you can't trust anything you see.Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants have no idea what they've signed up for.Each of...

A young Southern woman sets out on a journey of self-discovery as the infamous 1925 Scopes Trial tests her faith and her marriage in this moving novel from the author of Time After Time and The Irresistible Henry House. "Lisa Grunwald is a national treasure. ...

"The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours....A reminder that goodness, and books, can still win in this world." --New York Times Book Review "A beautiful, big-hearted treasure of a novel." --Lily King National Bestseller * From the award-winning...

A thrilling queer debut novel set several decades in the future and following an unforgettable cast of characters as they become swept up into a strange and exclusive new society. The year is 2050. Ava and her girlfriend live in what's left of Brooklyn, and though they love...

From one of the sharpest voices in fiction today, a profound and enthralling novel about beauty, power, and capital's influence on art and those who devote their lives to creating it. 'Blue Ruin is bracingly intelligent and often just plain beautiful. It's a reminder that...

January 15, 1978, is a night of promise, excitement, and desire. A serial killer's murderous spree in the Pacific Northwest couldn't be further from the minds of the vibrant young women at the top sorority on Florida State University's campus in Tallahassee.

From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into how mental health overdiagnosis is harming, not helping, children In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant...

Simple, personal, livable decorating for your space From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes this inviting collection of 100 memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and...

Instant New York Times bestseller Beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli returns with her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul. in·dulge: to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.<...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Reassuring, wise, compassionate and funny' - THE TIMES What does it really take to create lasting sexual connections in long-term relationships? Most couples struggle at some point to maintain their sexual...

A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick Most new mothers bring their infants to the doctor but ignore any distressing feelings or sensations they might themselves have--that sense of being "rattled" at many moments throughout the day and night. In Rattled, Dr. Nicole Pensak shares her own...

'A surprising, thoughtful and deeply personal exploration of what it means to be a sociopath.' - Pandora Sykes 'Addictively page-turning' - The Telegraph Sociopath: A Memoir is a true story of a life lived on the edge of the law and an account of one woman's battle to...

Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining...