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Updated November 30, 2023
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Midnight riot
Aaronovitch, Ben
Paper Book
The littlest library : a novel
Alexander, Poppy
Paper Book
'Friendship, community and a little bit of romance - what's not to love?' Mandy Baggot 'Books, bats and romance...a perfect escape. I loved spending time with the characters of Middlemas.' Liz Fenwick 'My first Poppy Alexander book but...
The one and only Ivan
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture available on Disney+! Inspired by a true story, this is the beautifully written tale of how a mighty gorilla wins his freedom. A winning blend of humour and poignancy that will appeal to fans of Michael Morpurgo. This #1 New York...
Red Rising
Brown, Pierce
Paper Book
Ink and Bone
Caine, Rachel.
Paper Book
Magical spells and riots abound in this epic new YA series from the bestselling author of the Morganville Vampires series.
The Demon King : a Seven Realms novel
Chima, Cinda Williams
Paper Book
Times are hard in the mountain city of Fellsmarch. Reformed thief Han Alister will do almost anything to take care of his mother and sister; but ironically, the only thing of value he owns, he can't sell. For as long as Han can remember, he's worn magical thick silver cuffs engraved with runes.
Everyone brave is forgiven
Cleave, Chris
Paper Book
My sister's grave
Dugoni, Robert
Audiobook
The graveyard book
Gaiman, Neil
Paper Book
Discover the bewitching, classic children's novel The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris RiddellWINNER of the 2010 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL and the 2009 JOHN NEWBERY MEDAL. ONE OF BBC'S HUNDRED GREATEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF ALL TIME...
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's library
Grabenstein, Chris
Paper Book
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets A Night in the Museum in this the action-packed New York Times bestseller from Chris Grabenstein, coauthor of I Funny and other bestselling series with James Patterson! Kyle Keeley is a...
The library of the unwritten
Hackwith, A. J.
Paper Book
Age range 14+ 'Elaborate world-building, poignant and smart characters, and a layered plot...An ode to books, writing, and found families.' -- Library Journal, Starred Review 'Hackwith writes a fast-paced, suspenseful story set in an intriguing world...
My Lady Jane
Hand, Cynthia
Paper Book
A clever, hilarious and engaging retelling of the rise to power of Lady Jane Grey.A comical, fantastical and witty re-imagining of the Tudor world, perfect for fans of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Lady Jane Grey, sixteen, is about to be married to a total stranger - and caught up in an insidious...
Frederica
Heyer, Georgette
Paper Book
"Georgette Heyer is unbeatable." --"Sunday Telegraph." A beautifully repackaged edition of one of the best of the best. Rich, handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters -- the Marquis of Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a...
The bride test
Hoang, Helen
Ebook
The keeper of lost things : a novel
Hogan, Ruth
Paper Book
*THE PERFECT UP-LIT SUMMER READ, RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB 'One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don't lose it. Keep it' Richard & Judy<...
Evvie Drake starts over : a novel
Holmes, Linda, (Radio talk show host)
Paper Book
'I guzzled it up' -- Pandora Sykes, THE HIGH LOW SHOW 'A quirky, sweet, and splendid story of a woman coming into her own . . . an absolute delight' -- Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX and THE...
A thousand splendid suns
Hosseini, Khaled
Paper Book
This is the story of an unusual and lifelong friendship between two Afghan women, spanning from the idyllic mid 1950s to post-September 11 Kabul. Bound by tragedy and fate, by political circumstance and custom, the two women live through the Soviet war, the harrowing days of the Afghan civil war and...
Then she was gone : a novel
Jewell, Lisa
Paper Book
A missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page. 'A tense, clever page-turner that everyone will...
The spare man
Kowal, Mary Robinette
Paper Book
Tesla Crane, a brilliant inventor and an heiress, is on her honeymoon on an interplanetary space liner, cruising between the Moon and Mars. She's travelling incognito and is reveling in her anonymity. Then someone is murdered and the festering chowderheads who run security have the audacity to...
Bird box
Malerman, Josh
Paper Book
NOW A MAJOR FILM IF YOU'VE SEEN WHAT'S OUT THERE... IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE Malorie raises the children the only way she can: indoors, with the doors locked, the curtains closed, and mattresses nailed over the windows. The children...
The change : a novel
Miller, Kirsten
Paper Book
'A perfect contradiction, existing in the shades of grey that real life is so often painted in . . . A story that's as furious as it is tender' Emily Henry 'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it with all my broken heart. Read it. You'll love it' Marian Keyes ...
One plus one
Moyes, Jojo
Paper Book
One single mum With two jobs and two children, Jess Thomas does her best. But it's hard on your own. And sometimes you take risks you shouldn't . . . One chaotic family Jess's gifted daughter Tanzie is brilliant with numbers, but without a helping hand she'll never...
Silver Bay : a novel
Moyes, Jojo
Paper Book
The stunning, RNA shortlisted novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bestselling author of Me Before You, After You and the new bestseller Still Me. 'Compelling tale' - Heat Liza McCullen will never escape her past....
Someone Else's Shoes
Moyes, Jojo.
Paper Book
Nisha Cantor and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in. That's because Sam - 47,...
Dear Edward : a novel
Napolitano, Ann
Paper Book
A deadly education : a novel
Novik, Naomi
Paper Book
____________ The Sunday Times bestseller! FINALIST FOR THE LODESTAR AWARD In the start of an all-new trilogy, the bestselling author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver introduces you to a dangerous school for the...
The switch
O'Leary, Beth
Paper Book
Where the crawdads sing
Owens, Delia
Paper Book
OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE A NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews...
Behind closed doors
Paris, B. A.
Paper Book
***The four-million-copy International Bestseller*** 'If you love The Girl on the Train read Behind Closed Doors' Elle 'Twists our expectations of the entire psychological thriller genre' Guardian Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth, she has...
Black sun
Roanhorse, Rebecca
Paper Book
A god will return When the earth and sky converge Under the black sun In the holy city of Tova the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event...
Poster Girl
Roth, Veronica.
Paper Book
A fallen regime. A missing child. A chance at freedom. By the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, Poster Girl is a haunting adult dystopian mystery that explores the expanding role of surveillance on society - an inescapable reality that...
Name of the wind : the kingkiller chronicle : day one
Rothfuss, Patrick
Paper Book
The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction. 'This is a magnificent book' Anne McCaffrey 'I was reminded of Ursula...
Lock in
Scalzi, John
Paper Book
Fifteen years from now, a new virus sweeps the globe. 95% of those afflicted experience nothing worse than fever and headaches. 4% suffer acute meningitis, creating the largest medical crisis in history. And 1% find themselves 'locked in' - fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to...
Starter Villain
Scalzi, John.
Paper Book
Locus and Hugo Award-winning author John Scalzi brings us a turbo-charged tale of a family business with a difference - as Charlie discovers when he inherits it. This one comes with a hidden headquarters, minions, talking cats and James Bond-like supervillain rivals. 'Starter...
The Lemon sisters : a novel
Shalvis, Jill
Paper Book
'Perfect, feel-good fiction' Sarah Morgan 'Full of Shalvis' signature verve and wit; it touches on sisterhood and forgiveness while also serving up plenty of romance. The perfect beach read for any romance reader' Booklist
Scythe
Shusterman, Neal
Paper Book
In a perfect world, what is there left to fear? A chilling and thought-provoking sci-fi novel from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman. A dark, gripping and witty thriller in which the only thing humanity has control over is death. In a world where disease, war and crime have been...
Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour bookstore
Sloan, Robin
Paper Book
Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a San Francisco Web-design drone and has landed him a new job working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. There are only a few customers, but they come in repeatedly and never seem to actually buy anything; instead they simply...
Dial A for Aunties
Sutanto, Jesse Q.
Paper Book
Winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021 'Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Road Trip Your...
Daughter of smoke and bone
Taylor, Laini
Paper Book
Adult assembly required
Waxman, Abbi
Paper Book
*FEATURING THE CHARACTERS YOU LOVED IN THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL!* From the author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill comes a story about friends who become our chosen family, proving that, even as adults, we all need help from time time. . . Perfect for...
The bookish life of Nina Hill
Waxman, Abbi
Paper Book
*The hilarious new novel from Abbi Waxman - I WAS TOLD IT WOULD GET EASIER - is available now* Abbi Waxman's charming novel follows introvert and bookworm Nina Hill as she discovers if real life can ever live up to fiction... Shortlisted for...
The garden of small beginnings
Waxman, Abbi
Audiobook
Code name Verity
Wein, Elizabeth
Paper Book
Only in wartime could a stalwart lass from Manchester rub shoulders with a Scottish aristocrat; one a pilot, the other a special operations executive. But when a vital mission goes wrong, one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and...
The Martian : a novel
Weir, Andy
Paper Book
I'm stranded on Mars. I have no way to communicate with Earth. I'm in a Habitat designed to last 31 days. If the Oxygenator breaks down, I'll suffocate. If the Water Reclaimer breaks down, I'll die of thirst. If the Hab breaches, I'll just kind of explode....
Project Hail Mary : a novel
Weir, Andy
Paper Book
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARRACK OBAMA READING PICK A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN...

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