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  1. Forgiveness

    Rain Murphy

    A warrior fighting for her species' survival is exiled to a mysterious island where she uncovers dark truths about her origins and must confront her deepest fears to save her mate.

  2. Indian Summer of a Forsyte

    John Galsworthy

    Fiction

    An old man finds peace in an unexpected friendship with his nephew's estranged wife, ending his life quietly under an ancient oak.

  3. Living on the Edge

    Celine-Marie Pascale

    Sociologist Celine-Marie Pascale shares the voices of everyday Americans facing economic hardship, revealing a national crisis driven by corporate greed and societal inequalities, yet finding hope in their shared call for fundamental change.

  4. Numerology

    Ed Peterson

    Unlock the practical, real-world meanings of numbers in your life, from simple calculations to a spiritual Sudoku mirroring the tarot, with this comprehensive guide to concrete numerology.

  5. The Passage

    Justin Cronin

    After a government experiment unleashes a vampiric plague, a former FBI agent protects a young girl who may save humanity, embarking on a decades-long, dangerous journey in a post-apocalyptic world.

  6. Broken Hearts

    Roger Rheinheimer

    Amidst romantic turmoil and dashed hopes, Ava navigates the complexities of love and duty within a close-knit Amish community.

  7. Autumn in My Heart

    Saptarshi Basu

    This story follows a diverse group of people as they navigate online relationships, arranged marriage pressures, and the aftermath of breakups, all while exploring lust, longing, and whether love can last through heartbreak and societal expectations.

  8. Christian Leadership

    Ellen G. White

    Ellen G. White offers a practical guide for Christian leaders, drawing on biblical principles to help them develop humility, integrity, and servant-hearted influence in their communities.

  9. A Course In Miracles Workbook For Dummies

    Thomas Wakechild

    This book makes the 365 daily lessons of A Course in Miracles clear and practical, helping anyone embrace joy, forgiveness, and unconditional love.

  10. The Gold

    Krista Wagner

    Bullied and neglected, a young girl finds comfort and adventure when a magical talking pebble takes her from her harsh reality into a world of wonder and self-discovery.

  11. Teaching Science Through Trade Books

    Christine Anne Royce

    Science

    Use engaging children's books, not just textbooks, to teach science and spark curiosity in elementary school.

  12. The Kindness of Strangers

    Bernard Taylor

    A Hollywood starlet's quest for artistic peace in London curdles into a terrifying hunt for a homicidal stalker hidden among her new friends, who will stop at nothing to possess her.

  13. Anxiety

    Danny Winter

    Psychology

    Danny Winter's book uses raw prose and vivid poetry to confront anxiety and the murder of his best friend, offering an honest, unconventional look into a mind struggling with loss and mental health.

  14. The Liberator

    Rob Lacey

    Rob Lacey's "The Liberator" reworks Jesus's life and teachings through modern urban speech, making ancient stories feel urgent and relevant today.

  15. The Fifth Season

    N.K. Jemisin

    In a world perpetually shattered by seismic events, a mother with earth-controlling power searches for her kidnapped daughter, even if it means tearing the dying land apart herself.

  16. Shroud

    Marisa Mohdi

    Fantasy

    A young woman with anxiety must face ancient jungle horrors and a decades-old family secret to survive a hidden supernatural realm with a wicked plan.

  17. The Relic

    Colleen Helme

    Fantasy

    Haunted by the relic's escalating darkness, Callista embarks on a desperate quest to unravel its origins and reverse a monstrous curse, all while battling an inner war between good and evil that threatens to consume her and the world.

  18. Men

    K.L. Laitinen

    From childhood sandy boxes to navigating a sea of androgyny, Kat's hilariously poignant journey through misguided detours and eccentric encounters leads her on a lifelong search for love and self amidst the madcap mishaps of the late 20th century.

  19. The Cure

    Abu Bakr Zafar

    Seven Instagram writers, compiled by Abu Bakr Zafar, offer healing words to mend hearts and ignite purpose.

  20. The Leaf

    Jo-Ann M. Rodriguez

    Fantasy

    A young leaf collector and his friends go on a dangerous quest to find a mythical leaf from the Great Tree of Wisdom, the only hope against an ancient evil that threatens their land.

  21. GHOSTED

    Laura Sue Gardner

    A depressed high schooler discovers her ability to astral project into the Spirit World, giving her a dangerous chance to help her ghost sister, but attracting the attention of a mysterious new boy, a seductive phantom, and an ancient evil.

  22. The Car

    Dennis Shryack

    A sleek, driverless black car appears in Santa Ynez, turning into a malevolent force that terrorizes the town with an unexplained rampage.

  23. Lilith

    George MacDonald

    Haunted by a spectral guide through a mirror to a cosmic realm, a man descends into the darkness of life, death, and salvation, where even tortured souls find solace in a healing sleep before ultimate redemption.

  24. Heavenly Bodies

    David Vance

    David Vance's "Heavenly Bodies" turns modern models into colorful Greek statues, creating timeless art for your walls.

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