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by F. Scott Fitzgerald
3.5(47,873)
A man born old unravels the paradox of time, experiencing life's milestones in reverse as he journeys from the cradle's wisdom to its ultimate, innocent oblivion.
by Karen M. McManus
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A girl moves to the cursed town where her aunt vanished and a homecoming queen was murdered. She gets caught up in new disappearances as a threat hangs over the upcoming homecoming, showing that some secrets do not stay buried.
by George Eliot
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Maggie Tulliver, a spirited woman in Victorian England, navigates sibling loyalty and social rebellion, always longing for a love her brother Tom cannot return.
by Jeffery Deaver
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Paralyzed criminalist Lincoln Rhyme and his partner Amelia Sachs race to unmask the 'Coffin Dancer,' a master of disguise leaving a trail of bodies and a chilling Grim Reaper tattoo across New York City.
by Peter Lerangis
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Amy and Dan Cahill race against time and their treacherous relatives to decode a legendary warrior's deadly legacy, all while questioning their alliance with the unpredictable Alistair Oh.
by Mikhail Lermontov
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In this 19th-century Russian novel, the officer Pechorin creates destruction and manipulates others in the Caucasus, embodying a generation's spiritual emptiness.
by Jesmyn Ward
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In a Mississippi Gulf Coast town, a pregnant teen and her brothers deal with poverty, a coming hurricane, and the harsh demands of family and nature as they try to save what little they have.
by Matt Haig
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Matt Haig's memoir, "Reasons to Stay Alive," tells his story of overcoming severe depression, showing how small joys and lasting love can lead back to a fulfilling life.
by John Fowles
4.0(47,509)
On a secluded Greek isle, a young teacher's escape from boredom turns into a dangerous psychological game run by a reclusive millionaire, blurring reality and threatening his sanity.
by Kiran Desai
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In a crumbling Himalayan mansion, a disillusioned judge, his granddaughter in a forbidden romance, and a cook whose son chases the American dream navigate personal turmoil and the violent currents of a nation grappling with its past and future.
by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Caught between the Loyalists and Patriots, a young enslaved girl in Revolutionary New York navigates espionage and betrayal in a desperate, deeply personal quest for freedom after her promised emancipation is cruelly stolen.
by Nina LaCour
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Grief-stricken and isolated, a college student spends winter break confronting the tragedy that fractured her life and the best friend who holds the key to her healing.
by Nnedi Okorafor
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A Himba woman leaves her desert home for an intergalactic university, only to be caught in an ancient alien war, making her bridge cultures to survive.
by Julia Quinn
4.2(47,402)
Penelope Featherington, a lifelong secret admirer, finds her quiet devotion to Colin Bridgerton changed when she uncovers his hidden depths, forcing them both to confront long-held assumptions and the true identity of London's most scandalous gossip.
by Louise Penny
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Chief Inspector Gamache unravels a brutal murder in the idyllic Three Pines, exposing the dark, hidden past of a beloved bistro owner through a trail of literary clues and long-buried secrets.
by Chris Bohjalian
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A flight attendant prone to blackouts wakes up next to a dead man in Dubai and must untangle a web of lies and fragmented memories to prove her innocence or face the terrifying truth.
by Sidney Sheldon
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Three women, haunted by nightmares and a string of murders, are caught in a bizarre trial where the line between victim and perpetrator blurs, revealing a shocking truth from shattered minds.
by C.S. Lewis
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C.S. Lewis explores the difficult question of how a good God can allow suffering, examining pain in humans and animals to help readers understand divine love amid earthly hardship.
by Blake Crouch
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In the controlled town of Wayward Pines, a Secret Service agent learns a terrifying truth: humanity's last refuge is a cage protecting it from a monstrous reality, now threatening to break through.
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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After meeting an old boyfriend by chance, a woman's life splits into two different realities, showing how one decision can change love, fate, and what 'meant to be' means.
by Louise Penny
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Chief Inspector Gamache must enter a secluded monastery, known for its Gregorian chants, to find a killer among monks whose 'beautiful mystery' of song hides deep conflict.
by Melina Marchetta
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On the Jellicoe Road, a fiercely independent boarding school leader navigates territory wars, a mysterious manuscript, and a boy from her past, all while uncovering the truth behind her abandonment and a recurring dream.
by Kiera Cass
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As rebel attacks worsen and the competition for Prince Maxon's heart narrows, America must fight not just for love, but for her survival and the future she wants.
by Vince Flynn
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When terrorists seize the White House and hold the President hostage, CIA operative Mitch Rapp must navigate secret passages and political betrayals to rescue him before a sinister plot from within the government can succeed.