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  1. God on a Harley

    Joan Brady

    ★ 3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    A burnt-out woman finds her 'Higher Power' in a mysterious, Harley-riding stranger named Joe, who guides her on a journey of self-discovery.

  2. The Bet

    Rachel Van Dyken

    ★ 4.3 (3k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    A fake engagement to help a childhood friend's grandmother forces a woman to confront her lingering animosity and unexpected attraction towards her friend's devilishly handsome older brother.

  3. Elizabeth and Her German Garden

    Elizabeth von Arnim

    ★ 3.8 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    A witty account of a young woman's delightful, and often disastrous, attempts to cultivate both a German garden and a peaceful, solitary life amidst the intrusions of nature, society, and her own children.

  4. The Pioneers

    James Fenimore Cooper

    ★ 3.4 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    On the American frontier, an old scout and a young landowner deal with clashing cultures and competing claims for the wilderness as civilization advances.

  5. A Handful of Time

    Kit Pearson

    ★ 4.2 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    A shy girl at a summer cottage finds a magical watch, sending her back to witness her mother's forgotten childhood and revealing a surprising connection across generations.

  6. Fortunate Son

    Walter Mosley

    ★ 3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsMystery

    Two brothers by bond, one privileged and one facing hardship, follow different paths until they reunite to confront a common enemy, revealing what fortune and resilience truly mean.

  7. The Heat of the Day

    Elizabeth Bowen

    ★ 3.4 (3k) average on GoodreadsFiction

    In the intimate, bomb-scarred London of WWII, Stella Rodney's personal world collapses when her lover is accused of treason, forcing her into a dangerous deal with a shadowy figure and destroying her belief in trust.

  8. The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora

    Pablo Cartaya

    ★ 4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    When a slick developer threatens his abuela's beloved Miami restaurant, thirteen-year-old Arturo must harness the power of poetry, family history, and a crush on the new girl to save his community from an epic fail.

  9. The Pinballs

    Betsy Byars

    ★ 3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsChildren's

    Three foster children, feeling like discarded pinballs, discover the power of friendship to navigate life's challenges and reclaim control over their futures.

  10. Queen

    Alex Haley

    ★ 4.2 (3k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction

    Queen, the daughter of a slave woman and a white owner, defies expectations, creating a multigenerational story of identity and strength in a changing America.

  11. On the Edge of Gone

    Corinne Duyvis

    ★ 3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    As a comet threatens Earth, an autistic Dutch teen races to secure passage on a generation ship, where her unique skills might save her family and offer humanity a new start.

  12. Hold My Hand

    Durjoy Datta

    ★ 3.6 (3k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    In Hong Kong, a bookish young man's world of words meets a blind woman's sensory exploration, as they find love by combining what they see and what they feel.

  13. Layla and Majnun

    Nizami Ganjavi

    ★ 4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsSpirituality

    Nizami Ganjavi's 12th-century poem 'Layla and Majnun' reworks the classic romantic fool, Majnun, into an ideal lover. His earthly love for Layla is an allegory for the soul's longing for God.

  14. Five Smooth Stones

    Ann Fairbairn

    ★ 4.4 (3k) average on GoodreadsPolitics

    A brilliant Black man from New Orleans poverty leads the civil rights movement, enduring a turbulent journey of love and sacrifice, as he decides to leave his white fiancée for the cause.

  15. Flawed

    Cecelia Ahern

    ★ 4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsRomance

    In a society that demands perfection and punishes mistakes with public branding, a seemingly faultless girl risks everything for one act of kindness, exposing a system built on fear.

  16. Sweet

    Emmy Laybourne

    ★ 3.6 (3k) average on GoodreadsThriller

    On a luxury cruise promising miraculous weight loss, a new diet sweetener transforms a celebrity-filled dream vacation into a terrifying nightmare of bizarre behavior and deadly side effects, forcing an unlikely duo to fight for survival.

  17. Oyasumi Punpun

    Inio Asano

    ★ 4.7 (3k) average on GoodreadsYoung Adult

    This story, told through the surreal, bird-like eyes of Punpun, is a raw look at the messy, often heartbreaking reality of growing up, where first loves turn into obsession and the search for meaning meets disillusionment.

  18. Oblivion

    David Foster Wallace

    ★ 4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    Characters struggle with the weight of their own minds, showing the beauty and normalcy of everyday life.

  19. Running Scared

    Shannon K. Butcher

    ★ 4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    A woman trained to destroy the Sentinels finds her loyalties tested when the Sentinel she's hunting might be the only one who can save them both from a devastating magic.

  20. UnBound

    Neal Shusterman

    ★ 4.3 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy

    In a world where teenagers are harvested for parts, 'UnBound' explores the ethics and stories of a society that has normalized the sacrifice of its youth.

  21. When Only Love Remains

    Durjoy Datta

    ★ 3.6 (3k) average on GoodreadsRomance

    A heartbroken singer finds an unexpected muse and solace in the unwavering devotion of a flight attendant, igniting a love story that defies the odds in a single, unforgettable night.

  22. Remembering Babylon

    David Malouf

    ★ 3.5 (3k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction

    Stranded between British settlers and Aboriginal land, a young man's return to civilization sparks a cultural clash under the Australian sun.

  23. Full House

    Maeve Binchy

    ★ 3.9 (3k) average on GoodreadsRomance

    In a Dublin home, a mother's wish for an empty nest clashes with her adult children's comfort until a family crisis makes them all face what independence and belonging truly mean.

  24. The Swimmer

    John Cheever

    ★ 4.0 (3k) average on GoodreadsFiction

    On a perfect summer day, Neddy Merrill swims through his suburban neighborhood's pools, only to find his life growing colder and more desolate with each stroke towards an inescapable truth.

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