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by Haley Tanner
3.7(5,178)
Two childhood sweethearts, separated by a cruel disappearance, navigate seven years of longing and unanswered questions, only to reunite on the cusp of adulthood to confront the magic and harsh realities of their enduring connection.
by Padmasambhava
3.9(5,174)
This ancient Tibetan guide, like a loved one's whispered wisdom, illuminates the post-mortem journey through the Bardo, offering vivid explanations and a path to liberation or rebirth for the newly deceased.
by Tilly Bagshawe
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Master con artist Tracy Whitney tries to live a normal life, but a mysterious enemy targets her with a series of murders, forcing her back into a deadly game to protect her past and the man she loves.
by Paula Danziger
3.8(5,171)
When her best friend Justin announces he's moving away, Amber Brown must navigate the difficult feelings of friendship, change, and the fear of being left behind before their special bond breaks apart.
by Joy N. Hensley
4.0(5,171)
A defiant military brat infiltrates a prestigious, all-male academy to honor her dead brother's dare, only to uncover a deadly secret society determined to expel her, even as she battles an forbidden attraction to her drill sergeant.
by Lauren Kate
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A dark angel has fifteen days to win back the love of his life, who is serving a punishment in high school for his crimes, or face an eternity in Hell.
by Rick Yancey
3.8(5,169)
An awkward, oversized high schooler's attempt to help his uncle get rich by stealing Excalibur accidentally plunges him into a hilarious, globe-trotting quest to save the world from an ancient evil.
by Loretta Lost
3.8(5,160)
A reclusive, blind writer, scarred by past trauma, finds her world illuminated by a persistent young doctor offering not just the gift of sight, but a chance to heal her broken heart as old demons resurface.
by Cat Patrick
3.8(5,159)
Three identical sisters, secretly sharing one identity, discover their true origins and seek individual lives, threatening their mother's carefully constructed deception.
by Ravi Subramanian
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In the cutthroat world of high finance, a ruthless banker's rapid rise, fueled by ambition and deceit, clashes with his ethical counterpart's struggle for integrity amidst the allure of wealth.
by Uzodinma Iweala
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In a war-torn West African nation, a school-aged boy named Agu is forced to trade his innocent childhood for the brutal realities of a child soldier, grappling with the loss of family and selfhood under the dangerous tutelage of a guerilla commander.
by Jacquelyn Frank
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A disciplined priest and a wild witch find forbidden passion in the Alaskan wilderness, while a devoted bodyguard grapples with his forbidden love for the Shadowdweller Chancellor he must protect.
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
3.9(5,154)
An unsuspecting auto mechanic plunges into the cutthroat world of debutante balls, where glittering gowns hide dangerous secrets and the truth about her father's identity is just the first thread in a tangled web of high-society lies.
by Laurie Lee
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With a violin and a single Spanish phrase, a young Laurie Lee travels from rural England to Spain in the 1930s, just before the civil war, capturing the country's beauty and underlying tension.
by Martha Brockenbrough
3.8(5,149)
In 1930s Seattle, an African-American aviator and a white scholar become pawns in a cosmic game between Love and Death, where their forbidden romance might finally break Death's winning streak.
by Francesco D'Adamo
4.0(5,141)
In a grim carpet factory where childhoods are stolen, a courageous boy named Iqbal ignites a spark of rebellion among enslaved children, daring them to dream of freedom and fight for a life beyond their master's loom.
by Ernest J. Gaines
4.0(5,140)
In 1970s Louisiana, a shotgun blast on a sugarcane plantation starts a tense standoff as a group of elderly black men conspire to protect one of their own from a white farmer's racially charged murder.
by Augusta Scattergood
3.9(5,135)
In 1964 Mississippi, eleven-year-old Glory navigates the difficult parts of friendship, family, and a town dealing with racial segregation as the local pool becomes a center for change.
by Nam Le
3.6(5,124)
Nam Le's "The Boat" explores displacement and human connection through a range of voices and personal stories, from a Colombian hitman to a Vietnamese refugee.
by Ezra Pound
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Ezra Pound's 'The Cantos' is a vast epic that brings history to life through its language, combining cultures, economies, and myths into a single, demanding poetic work.
by Cameron Stracher
3.2(5,121)
In a future where water is the ultimate currency, a young woman searches for her missing friend, navigating a world ravaged by environmental collapse, greedy corporations, and ruthless water pirates.
by Jessica Brody
3.9(5,115)
Trapped in a blizzard-stricken airport on the anniversary of her best friend's death, a grieving teen haunted by a ghostly text message finds an unexpected path to healing and illicit New Year's Eve revelry with a charming stranger and a cast of quirky fellow travelers.
by John Jakes
4.1(5,113)
Haunted by the Alamo massacre, Amanda Kent returns to 19th-century Boston, determined to rebuild her family's legacy as the nation faces civil war.
by Amari Soul
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Through clear writing and practical advice, "Reflections Of A Man" guides women to value themselves and helps men understand and meet their partners' emotional needs, leading to deeper, more satisfying relationships.