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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes an epic new novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program about the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limit. Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember....

The first book in the bestselling zombie horror series from the author of Young Bond. Covers may vary. 'Lord of the Flies with zombies . . . tons of nail-biting action!' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series Every time he thought they'd...

In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed--be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence...

Barbara's Fiction Pick, August 2017 #1 New York Times Bestselling Author SML From the beloved author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas comes a sweeping, heartfelt saga about the course of one man's life, beginning and ending in post-war Ireland. Boyne's most transcendent work...

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! "A vivid portrait...a sensitive tribute...a paean to youth, community, and the tenacity of local law enforcement." --New York Times  "A mesmerizing read and a great detective...

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Jason Reynolds's Newbery Honor, Printz Honor, and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novel Long Way Down is now a gripping, galvanizing graphic novel, with haunting artwork by Danica...

Rule One: You can only travel to a point within your lifetime. Rule Two: You can only travel for ninety seconds. Rule Three: You can only observe. The rules cannot be broken.   In this...

An unparalleled novel about money, power, intimacy, and perception Even through the roar and effervescence of the 1920s, everyone in New York has heard of Benjamin and Helen Rask. He is a legendary Wall Street tycoon; she is the daughter of eccentric aristocrats. Together, they...

A New York Times bestseller! ★ "Rhodes deftly captures a unique ­aspect of this historical event, with a perspective that is ­often under-represented in historical ­fiction. A poignant and honest look at the trials of racism that defined the...