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  1. Sandkings

    George R.R. Martin

    ★ 4.2 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    A cruel man's neglect of his new, tiny, worshipping alien pets unleashes a terrifying evolution of their hive mind, transforming a simple amusement into a grotesque and deadly obsession.

  2. The Education of a Coach

    David Halberstam

    ★ 3.9 (5k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    David Halberstam's book explores Bill Belichick's strategic mind, showing how his leadership built a football dynasty through an intense focus on the game.

  3. Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea

    Gary Kinder

    ★ 4.3 (5k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle

    This book tells the true story of the high-stakes effort to recover the S.S. Central America, a legendary sidewheel steamer full of gold that sank in the Atlantic.

  4. Her Name in the Sky

    Kelly Quindlen

    ★ 4.3 (5k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    In a town of Mardi Gras and football, a senior year of expected traditions unravels as Hannah realizes her heart yearns not for the earnest boy next door, but for the magic she finds with her best friend, Baker.

  5. Werewolves in Their Youth

    Michael Chabon

    ★ 3.6 (5k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    Chabon's characters face difficult choices that reveal their deepest fears and define who they are, showing how ordinary life can suddenly become extraordinary.

  6. Runaway Twin

    Peg Kehret

    ★ 4.2 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    Armed with only a faded photograph, a foster child embarks on a cross-country quest to find her identical twin, only to discover that some reunions demand letting go of one dream to embrace a truer path.

  7. Princess for Hire

    Lindsey Leavitt

    ★ 3.9 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    When a magic-wielding teen gets her dream job as a royal surrogate, she discovers that being a princess-for-hire involves far more than just glamour, leading to hilarious mishaps and unexpected personal growth.

  8. Trouble

    Non Pratt

    ★ 3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    A pregnant teen, ostracized by her school, finds an unexpected alliance and a growing romance with the new transfer student who volunteers to pretend to be her baby's father.

  9. Preparation for the Next Life

    Atticus Lish

    ★ 3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsFiction

    An undocumented Uighur immigrant and an Iraq War veteran find their lives crossing in New York City, struggling for survival and connection amid precarious work, cultural isolation, and a desperate search for belonging.

  10. The Secret Seven Adventure

    Enid Blyton

    ★ 3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    Seven friends, the Secret Seven, must find a stolen pearl necklace after witnessing the thief's escape.

  11. Lion Heart

    A.C. Gaughen

    ★ 4.0 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    To save King Richard and stop Prince John, Lady Thief Scarlet must navigate difficult alliances and her love for Robin Hood, even as their lives are at risk.

  12. Grenade

    Alan Gratz

    ★ 4.2 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    On the war-torn island of Okinawa in 1945, a Japanese boy conscripted with a grenade and an American Marine fighting for survival are set on a collision course that will force them to confront the true cost of war and the unexpected paths to humanity.

  13. A Framework for Understanding Poverty

    RuK. Payne

    ★ 3.9 (5k) average on GoodreadsPolitics

    Understand the unwritten rules and survival strategies of poverty to bridge socioeconomic gaps and offer support to those facing its unique challenges.

  14. Three Days

    J.S. Cooper

    ★ 3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsThriller

    An attorney's new job at an exclusive private club, run by the enigmatic Greyson Twining, quickly unravels into a web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets, especially after a mysterious warning about her past emerges.

  15. The Secret Teachings of All Ages

    Manly P. Hall

    ★ 4.2 (4k) average on GoodreadsReference

    Manly P. Hall's major work explores the hidden wisdom of ancient cultures, guiding readers through forgotten rituals, symbols, and philosophies to reveal humanity's spiritual heritage.

  16. The Secret Journal of Brett Colton

    Kay Lynn Mangum

    ★ 4.3 (4k) average on GoodreadsSpirituality
  17. Shouting at the Rain

    Lynda Mullaly Hunt

    ★ 4.2 (4k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    On the blustery shores of Cape Cod, a weather-obsessed girl grappling with family secrets and a changing friendship finds an unexpected anchor in a new boy, as they navigate the storms of loss and belonging together.

  18. Breathless

    Dean Koontz

    ★ 4.0 (4k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    In the Colorado Rockies, a craftsman and his wolfhound find an ancient enchantment, drawing together estranged twins, chaos theorists, and assassins toward a mystery that will change humanity.

  19. Buy Back Your Time

    Dan Martell

    ★ 4.4 (4k) average on GoodreadsProductivity

    Learn how investing money to reclaim your time helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses, avoid burnout, and live with more freedom and fulfillment.

  20. Reflections in a Golden Eye

    Carson McCullers

    ★ 3.8 (4k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    On a Southern army post, a repressed officer's obsession with a private leads to illicit desires, animalistic passions, and tragic outcomes among disturbed characters.

  21. A Dry White Season

    Andre Brink

    ★ 4.1 (4k) average on GoodreadsFiction

    A white schoolteacher in apartheid South Africa investigates the state-sanctioned murder of a black janitor, destroying his faith in the system and exposing his family to deadly truths.

  22. Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

    Michael Morpurgo

    ★ 4.2 (4k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    Orphaned and sent to the Australian outback after WWII, Arthur Hobhouse experiences hardship and loss, finding comfort in the sea. This love guides his daughter on a journey to reunite their family.

  23. The God Box

    Alex Sanchez

    ★ 4.0 (4k) average on GoodreadsSpirituality

    A religious high school senior's life changes when an openly gay Christian arrives, making him face hidden desires and reconcile his faith with his sexuality amid growing town prejudice.

  24. The Sackett Brand

    Louis L'Amour

    ★ 4.2 (4k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    Cornered under the Mogollon Rim by forty vengeful gunslingers, Tell Sackett must hold his ground until his diverse, fiercely loyal family—from outlaws to bankers—can ride in to defend their brand against overwhelming odds.

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