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by Kerry Lonsdale
3.9(102,928)
A sous chef's perfect life crumbles with her fiancé's disappearance, only to uncover a chilling truth that forces her to question if the man she loved was a stranger all along.
by Kate Morton
3.9(102,818)
A dying housemaid, haunted by the glittering secrets and tragic demise of the aristocratic Hartford family, finally unveils the truth behind a poet's mysterious death at their grand estate, Riverton, seventy years prior.
by Richard Bachman
3.9(102,812)
In a grim future where poverty is a death sentence, Ben Richards gambles his life on a brutal reality TV show, 'The Running Man,' hoping to win enough to save his dying daughter.
by John Williams
4.3(102,777)
A poor farmer's son finds quiet academic pursuit, facing solitude and personal disappointments.
by Ellen DeGeneres
3.7(102,553)
In this collection of hilarious and poignant anecdotes, Ellen DeGeneres shares the embarrassing moments and lighthearted observations that have shaped her journey from comedian to beloved talk show host.
by Charlie Higson
4.2(102,502)
In a London ravaged by a zombie virus that spares only those under fourteen, a desperate band of children navigates a city teeming with their former guardians-turned-monsters, all while clinging to the slim hope of a rumored safe haven.
by Michael Pollan
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Michael Pollan argues that returning to simple, whole foods is the key to a healthier and more pleasurable life, urging us to "eat food. not too much. mostly plants."
by Helene Wecker
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In 1899 New York, a clay golem and a jinni freed from an ancient flask form an unlikely, mystical bond amid immigrant life and hidden magic.
by Donald Miller
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Donald Miller, once burned out by zealous faith, embarks on a raw, often humorous journey to rediscover a God as complex and unresolved, yet ultimately beautiful, as jazz itself, proving that authentic spirituality thrives outside rigid resolutions.
by Charles Bukowski
4.0(102,225)
A hungover poet works twelve years as a mailman, dealing with drudgery, sadistic bosses, and vicious dogs, finding comfort only in women, booze, and the racetrack.
by Stephanie Perkins
4.0(102,200)
In romantic Paris, a shy artist and a quiet cartoonist navigate first love, long-distance, and future plans, surrounded by their friends.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard
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Learn three simple, minute-long management strategies—One Minute Goals, Praisings, and Reprimands—that improve productivity and satisfaction for leaders and their teams.
by Watty Piper
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A determined small blue engine pulls a trainload of Christmas toys over a tall hill to children, showing that courage comes in all sizes.
by Anne Rice
4.1(101,853)
A neurosurgeon discovers she belongs to a powerful New Orleans witch dynasty, entangled with an ancient entity, while falling for a man resurrected with new terrifying powers.
by D.H. Lawrence
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A lonely aristocratic wife finds freedom and passion in a forbidden affair with her estate's gamekeeper, breaking society's rules and finding her own desires.
by Robert Jordan
4.1(101,539)
As reality breaks down and the Last Battle nears, Rand al'Thor risks a difficult truce with an invading empire, even as old prophecies unfold and the world itself threatens to destroy his allies before they can face the Dark One.
by Benjamin Hoff
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Taoism's simple wisdom, found in Winnie-the-Pooh, shows that ancient philosophy is as easy to grasp as a walk in the Hundred Acre Wood.
by Colleen Hoover
4.3(101,487)
An aspiring actress and a novelist meet once a year on November 9th. Their lives intertwine into a decade-long love story that blurs the line between reality and fiction, threatening to unravel when the truth behind his novel comes out.
by Amish Tripathi
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A rough Tibetan immigrant, Shiva, is thrust into war-torn ancient India, prophesied to save the Suryavanshi empire from environmental collapse and Chandravanshi-Naga alliances, forcing him to accept a destiny he never sought.
by Joe Hill
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A woman with a magical bike must confront the immortal monster who preys on children, and who once kidnapped her, when he abducts her own son and takes him to his terrifying, supernatural amusement park.
by L.M. Montgomery
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Follow Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan, as her vivid imagination and loving heart transform Green Gables and the people of Prince Edward Island, from her arrival to building her own family.
by Chelsea Handler
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Chelsea Handler hilariously recounts her uninhibited adventures in the world of one-night stands, revealing the awkward, outrageous, and sometimes surprisingly meaningful encounters with a diverse cast of men.
by William L. Shirer
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William L. Shirer chronicles the rapid rise and catastrophic fall of Hitler's Third Reich, using an unprecedented collection of Nazi documents to detail its twelve-year reign.
by Kristin Cashore
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Haunted by her psychopath father's mind-altering legacy, Queen Bitterblue must brave the shadowed streets of her kingdom and confront a forgotten past to heal her people, even as two enigmatic thieves unravel secrets of her heart and her history.