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Updated February 12, 2025
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The children of Jocasta : a novel
Haynes, Natalie
Paper Book
"Reinterprets two of Sophocles' Theban plays, Oedipus Tyrannus and Antigone. . . . the alternating structure proves powerful."--The New Yorker "A passionate and gripping account of a famously dysfunctional family. Haynes balances a fresh take on the material with a deep love for her...
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Eddie Winston is looking for love : a novel
Cronin, Marianne
Paper Book
The author of the beloved international hit The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot returns with a funny, uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places. Eddie Winston is 90 years old. He has lived and he has loved, but he has never been kissed. ...
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Gabriel's moon : a novel
Boyd, William
Paper Book
From the internationally bestselling author beloved by readers everywhere, William Boyd offers his most exhilarating novel yet, following a reluctant spy drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a fire that took his...
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The gilded crown
Gordon, Marianne
Paper Book
The Witch's Heart meets The Foxglove King in this spellbinding dark fantasy debut about a young woman with the extraordinary power of necromancy, and the ill-fated princess whose life she is determined to save, no matter the cost. The first time Hellevir visited Death, she...
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A daughter of fair Verona
Dodd, Christina
Paper Book
I'm the eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet. Yes, that Romeo and Juliet. No, they didn't die in the tomb. They're alive and well and living in fair Verona with their six wildly impetuous children and me, their nineteen-year-old daughter Rosaline... Knives Out<...
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How to Age Disgracefully : A Novel
Pooley, Clare.
Paper Book
"An uproarious romp!" --People "Pooley weaves together the most cleverly flawed and lovable characters and then sets them free to prove that we are limitless at any age." --Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Summer Romance A senior citizens' center and...
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The man in black and other stories
Griffiths, Elly
Paper Book
From the internationally bestselling author of the Ruth Galloway Mysteries, an eclectic, thrilling collection of short stories, featuring many characters that readers have come to know and love. Elly Griffiths has always written short stories to experiment with different voices and genres...
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The five stages of courting Dalisay Ramos
De la Cruz, Melissa
Paper Book
A sweet and spicy multicultural romantic comedy that that blends the rich tapestry of Filipino courtship rituals with the modern complexities of love, family, and cultural expectations, written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. ...
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Precipice
Harris, Robert
Paper Book
"Robert Harris is, simply put, masterful."--Karin Slaughter A spellbinding novel of passion, intrigue, and betrayal set in England in the months leading to the Great War from the bestselling author of Act of Oblivion, Fatherland, The Ghostwriter, and Munich. Summer 1914. A world on...
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God bless you, Otis Spunkmeyer
Thomas, Joseph Earl
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE * LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION * A PW BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE PICK * A KIRKUS BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR * ONE OF ...
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A great marriage : a novel
Mayes, Frances
Paper Book
When a perfect wedding is called off just days before the big event, it sends two people--and their families--reeling, in this poignant novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and Women in Sunlight "A moving immersion in...
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Just one taste
Dent, Lizzy
Paper Book
"I love, love, love Lizzy Dent."--Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author Olive Stone is about to spend four weeks in Italy with the most beautiful man she's ever hated. When Olive Stone and her Italian pseudo-celebrity chef father fell out fourteen...
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Magical meet cute
Meltzer, Jean
Paper Book
"A laugh-out-loud funny romance with depth and heart, readers will love this spellbinding novel!" --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Is he the real deal...or did she truly summon a golem? Faye Kaplan used to be...
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The most wonderful time : a novel
Allen, Jayne
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One last summer
Spencer, Kate
Paper Book
From the cohost of the award-winning Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you've planned isn't what you've dreamed? Clara Millen's life is spiraling out of control: her dream job is a nightmare...
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Only one survives
McKinnon, Hannah Mary
Paper Book
"For readers eagerly awaiting the return of Yellowjackets, this novel from McKinnon blends the musical highs of Taylor Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and the Six with the darkness of The Girls by Emma Cline in a twisty thriller that is hard to resist." --Library Journal ...
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Phantom orbit : a thriller
Ignatius, David
Paper Book
David Ignatius is known for his uncanny ability, in novel after novel, to predict the next great national security headline. In Phantom Orbit, he presents a story both searing and topical, with stakes as far-reaching as outer space. It follows Ivan Volkov, a Russian student in Beijing, who...
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The puzzle box : a novel
Trussoni, Danielle
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . "A fun, DaVinci Code-style blend of puzzles, mysticism and high-octane action" (People, Best Books of the Month), from theauthor of The Puzzle Master "This rip-roaring adventure thriller is an escapist puzzle box of delights- a...
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The Queen's faithful companion : a novel of Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved corgi, Susan
Knight, Eliza
Paper Book
From USA Today bestselling author Eliza Knight comes an endearing and vivid novel told from the unique multi-narrative viewpoints of a young Queen Elizabeth; Hanna Penwyck, the fictionalized Keeper of the Queen's dogs; and Susan, the Queen's Corgi, whose love and loyalty were boundless....
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Robert B. Parker's buried secrets
Farnsworth, Christopher
Paper Book
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER Police Chief Jesse Stone investigates the mystery behind a dead body found strewn with photos of murder victims and placed on top of $2 million in cash, before a mob of hit men converge on Paradise. Just another day in...
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Some murders in Berlin
Robards, Karen
Paper Book
This pulse-pounding, brilliantly twisting new historical thriller is a gripping tale that will leave you questioning everything. September 1943: Berlin is the heart of darkness--and the last place Dr. Elin Lund wishes to be. An expert in psychological profiling, she's...
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Summer after summer : a novel
Bailey, Lauren (Novelist)
Ebook
A woman returns to her family's Hamptons beach house for a final time--and a final chance at the love she's lost before, in this contemporary retelling of Persuasion, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Rebecca Serle. Olivia Taylor's marriage is in a death spiral when she...
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The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander
Bryce, Denny S.
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