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by Stuart Woods
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When a notorious gossip columnist becomes the target of an anonymous faxing campaign revealing her own dark secrets, lawyer Stone Barrington must navigate a cutthroat world of tabloid journalism and socialite scandal before the truth turns deadly.
by Richard Hughes
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When a group of innocent, yet practical, English children fall into the hands of Caribbean pirates, their adventure becomes a chilling look into childhood's amoral side and the savage detachment of innocence.
by Jennings Michael Burch
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Abandoned to the isolating currents of the foster care system, a young Jennings Michael Burch navigates a desolate childhood, clinging to the fragile hope of connection as he bravely learns to ask for the love he was so often denied.
by P.C. Cast
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Caught between a dangerous immortal and the loyalty of three mortal lovers, Zoey must confront her darkest desires and the evil beneath her school, even if it means sacrificing her soul.
by Mem Fox
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To reverse a spell that made young Hush invisible, Grandma Poss must journey across Australia to find the specific human foods that will make her visible again.
by T.H. White
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On his final night, King Arthur, guided by Merlyn, revisits his life's triumphs and tragedies through the eyes of animals, seeking truths about humanity, war, and peace before his end.
by Thomas De Quincey
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An English intellectual chronicles the joys and torments of his daily laudanum addiction, blurring the lines between dream, memory, and the opium-fueled subconscious.
by Robert Holdstock
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Deep within Ryhope Wood, primal myths awaken with flesh and blood, ensnaring two brothers in a haunting realm where ancient desires and terrors come vividly to life.
by Christopher Scotton
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In a summer of grief and environmental destruction, a city boy and a wild mountain kid uncover a hate crime, forcing them into a fight for survival in Appalachia.
by Camilla Gibb
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Orphaned and raised in a Moroccan Sufi shrine, a British woman seeks belonging and love in 1970s Ethiopia, only to be uprooted by political turmoil and forced to confront her identity as an outsider.
by Laurie Halse Anderson
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A Philadelphia teen who hates prom accidentally organizes the biggest night of the year, learning that big changes can happen when you step outside your comfort zone.
by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
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To avenge her past and eliminate the monstrous Jeshikah, the hunter Turquoise Draka must infiltrate the vampire realm of Midnight, posing as a human slave while hiding her powers.
by Faith Ringgold
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Eight-year-old Cassie, in 1939 Harlem, turns her rooftop 'tar beach' into a magical place, using imagination to dream of freedom and belonging in a story that celebrates African-American heritage.
by Jordan Sonnenblick
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After a car crash derails his life, a cynical teen guitarist finds an unexpected harmony by befriending a cantankerous, wheelchair-bound old man with a mysterious past.
by J.D. Salinger
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A veteran's playful, yet unsettling, encounter with a child on a Florida beach hides his tragic mental decline.
by James Clavell
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In a Japanese WWII POW camp, an American corporal manipulates despair to build a black market empire, dominating all within his reach.
by Matthew Dicks
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Learn to find the stories in your everyday life and turn them into compelling narratives with advice from five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner Matthew Dicks.
by C.G. Jung
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Carl Jung explores the modern spiritual void, the unconscious, dreams, and the link between psychology and religion.
by Mark Rippetoe
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Build fundamental strength with science-backed barbell training.
by Cate Tiernan
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When a shocking revelation shatters her perception of self, Morgan must confront whether her newfound fae heritage is a curse she's fated to fulfill or a power she can wield for good.
by Jack Cheng
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An eleven-year-old boy, with his dog Carl Sagan, goes on a cross-country trip to launch his iPod into space. He finds unexpected family secrets and human connections on Earth.
by Soman Chainani
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Fourth-year students at the School for Good and Evil face dangerous quests; Agatha and Tedros work to restore Camelot, while Sophie aims to redefine Evil, all as they navigate the path between success and failure.
by Knut Hamsun
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In the wild beauty of Norway, a lone pioneer builds a life from the soil, battling nature and his own isolation.
by Yu Hua
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Through the eyes of Fugui, a former landlord's son turned resilient peasant, "To Live" chronicles a man's journey through the events of 20th-century China, enduring personal and national tragedies with an unyielding, humble appreciation for life.