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by Hannah Tinti
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An orphan boy with one hand escapes a bleak orphanage with a charming stranger claiming to be his brother, only to be drawn into a world of grave robbers and con artists where the truth about his past is as hard to grasp as a phantom limb.
by Paul Auster
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In a city where the living scavenge and the dead are fuel, a young woman searches for her vanished brother, documenting humanity's last stand in a world near collapse.
by John Steinbeck
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In California's apple country, a young man's search for purpose leads him into a violent migrant worker strike, transforming him into a leader consumed by the cause.
by Jodi Picoult
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A fairytale romance literally leaps from the pages of a book when a prince falls for a real girl, forcing them to defy the universe itself to write their own ending.
by Robert Muchamore
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Forty British commandos, outmatched by an American battalion in the Nevada desert, secretly deploy a squad of ten elite CHERUB agents to win the world's largest urban warfare simulation.
by James Dashner
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A mysterious letter pulls an ordinary 13-year-old into a dangerous quest across alternate realities, where solving twelve riddles is the only way to save existence from an unknown threat.
by Henrik Ibsen
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An idealistic son shatters the fragile peace of his childhood friend's home by unearthing a buried truth, forcing the question of whether some illusions are better left undisturbed, even at the cost of honesty.
by Becky Albertalli
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A socially anxious Jewish teen and a Muslim girl facing family turmoil find unexpected love and courage while canvassing for a progressive political campaign in a deeply divided America.
by Joyce Carol Oates
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Haunted by the tragedy that shaped their bond, a 'Widow Bride' and her unexpected savior find their passionate, mid-century Niagara Falls life slowly consumed by distrust, greed, and murder.
by Yukio Mishima
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In a remote Japanese fishing village, a young fisherman and the wealthiest daughter fall in love, overcoming village gossip and class differences.
by Elizabeth Goudge
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Maria, an orphan, finds her purpose in ending an old family feud and bringing peace to Moonacre Valley, helped by a white horse and a forgotten princess's story.
by Wendell Berry
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This novel follows Jayber Crow, Port William's barber, as he navigates faith, love, and life's mysteries in a changing rural community.
by Shannon Messenger
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A forgotten heir to a sky kingdom, protected by a fierce air elemental bound by oath and forbidden love, must reclaim his memories and power before an ancient enemy extinguishes their last breath of hope.
by Deb Caletti
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Haunted by panic attacks, a girl finds comfort and forbidden love with a mysterious single father whose dark secret threatens her fragile peace and forces an impossible choice.
by Kenneth Oppel
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Matt Cruse and heiress Kate de Vries climb twenty thousand feet into dangerous skies aboard a ghost ship, fighting deadly high-altitude creatures and ruthless pursuers, all for the treasure of the vanished airship Hyperion.
by Susin Nielsen
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When a socially awkward genius and a popularity-focused girl are forced to live together, they find that beneath their differences, they are both just trying to figure out adolescence.
by David Brin
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In a post-apocalyptic America, a lone wanderer dons a dead postman's uniform and, through a powerful lie, rekindles the dream of a unified nation.
by Nancy Werlin
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Trapped by his abusive mother, Matt hopes a kind stranger will save them, only to learn that true freedom requires a courage he never knew he had.
by Zadie Smith
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A witty exploration of identity, faith, and celebrity culture, 'The Autograph Man' follows Alex-Li Tandem, a dealer in famous signatures, as he navigates a world obsessed with symbols while searching for authenticity and the autograph of a forgotten film star.
by Marie Lu
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A new threat emerges in the icy, high-tech Ross City. Inventor Eden Wing must step out of his legendary brother's shadow to save them both, confronting the city's secrets and a past Daniel 'Day' Wing wants to forget.
by Mikhail Bulgakov
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Amidst the chaos of the Russian Revolution, the Turbin family in Kiev tries to keep their home and humanity as their world falls apart.
by Alfred Doblin
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Fresh from prison and vowing to go straight, Franz Biberkopf is repeatedly battered by the brutal, indifferent forces of Weimar Berlin, each blow chipping away at his resolve until fate itself seems to conspire against his very soul.
by Enid Blyton
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The Famous Five's caravan holiday takes a thrilling turn into the clandestine world of a traveling circus, where hidden tunnels and sinister plots lurk beneath the big top.
by Isabel Allende
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In the plains of Kenya, Alexander and Nadia use their animal spirits to fight corruption and slavery, aiming to free the Pygmies and restore rightful leadership in their most dangerous adventure.