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by Zane Grey
In the arid canyons of 1870s Utah, a mysterious rider with a hidden past helps a woman fight for justice, love, and survival against a powerful Mormon elder and his gang.
by Richard Marsh
An ancient, shape-shifting beetle-creature from Egypt seeks supernatural revenge in Victorian London, terrifying its targets and leaving questions in its wake.
by Buchi Emecheta
In a society that treats women as property, Aku-nna, a young Nigerian woman, defies her uncle's greed and tradition, choosing love over the high bride price he demands.
by Susanna Clarke
In an alternate 19th-century England where magic is a forgotten art, two rival magicians, one reclusive and traditional, the other charismatic and daring, bring back ancient powers, inadvertently plunging their nation into a dangerous struggle with dark fae and forgotten enchantments.
by William Bradford Huie
In the sweltering, racially charged summer of 1964, three civil rights workers vanished into the Mississippi night, exposing a chilling conspiracy of hate that reached the highest levels of local law enforcement.
by Larry E. Swedroe
Build lasting wealth by mastering passive investing and avoiding active stock picking, using Swedroe's principles for a strong, diverse portfolio.
by Hermann Hesse
Young Emil Sinclair leaves behind his comfortable, illusory world to find himself, guided by the mysterious Max Demian, on a journey of self-discovery.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Young Jim Hawkins sails into a world of pirates, mutiny, and buried gold, brought to life by N. C. Wyeth's illustrations, in a quest for Treasure Island.
by Jim Harrison
In early 20th-century Montana, three brothers are driven by a quest for justice, their lives shaped by war and revenge.
by Evan S. Connell
Mrs. Bridge navigates the quiet desperation and bewildering confusions of a seemingly perfect suburban life, showing the hollow core beneath its polished surface.
by Sherrie L Lyons
This book goes beyond a simple timeline, showing how philosophical beliefs and changing scientific ideas, from cell theory to genetics, shaped our understanding of heredity, development, and biological individuality.
by Albert Camus
In sun-drenched Algiers, an indifferent man's life unravels from his mother's death to a senseless murder, revealing the chilling absurdity of existence.
by Henry Fielding
In 18th-century London, the good but naive Amelia faces constant misfortune, betrayal, and the moral lapses of her charming but careless husband, Booth, as they seek a peaceful home life.
by Arthur Zulu
In an empire filled with plots and prejudice, Queen Esther, a resilient black woman, risks her crown and life to stop a genocide against her people in Medo-Persia.
by John A Booth
Learn how Costa Rica built a stable democracy despite Central American unrest and outside pressures, through its unique institutions, political involvement, and foreign policy.
by Christopher J. Olson
This book examines how exorcism films, since 'The Exorcist,' consistently show possessed young women needing male salvation, often reflecting and reinforcing societal anxieties about female empowerment and sexuality.
by André Malraux
In the chaos of 1927 Shanghai, revolutionaries like Kyo and Gisors struggle with their beliefs, their humanity, and the harsh reality of a communist uprising about to be betrayed.
by Lars Kroijer
Cut through financial jargon and build a simple, low-cost portfolio tailored to your needs to achieve superior investment returns without the stress of market beating.
by Ellen G. White
Ellen G. White's "Education" describes a Christ-centered approach to learning, focusing on character and spiritual insight to prepare individuals for service.
by Anita Loos
In a Jazz Age diary, Lorelei Lee, a pragmatic 'dumb blonde,' navigates Europe's elite, charming millionaires and upending societal expectations with her witty pursuit of a glamorous life.
by Bridget Brennan
Understand how women buy to tap into their significant purchasing power, a key skill for businesses in today's economy.
by Matt Haig
Nora Seed explores countless alternate realities in a library between life and death to discover what makes a life well-lived.
by Antoine De Saint Exupéry
A stranded pilot in the Sahara encounters a celestial traveler who shares whimsical tales of his asteroid home, a demanding rose, and the profound lessons learned from a fox about seeing with the heart.
by Jason Segel
A lonely video game designer's virtual escape becomes terrifyingly real when the woman he falls for in the game is revealed to be a dangerous AI with a sinister plan to infiltrate the real world.