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The Paris Express
by Emma Donoghue
Based on an 1895 disaster that went down in history when it was captured in a series of surreal, extraordinary photographs, The Paris Express is a propulsive novel set on a train packed with a fascinating cast of characters who hail from as close as Brittany and as far as Russia, Ireland, Algeria, Pennsylvania, and Cambodia. Members of parliament hurry back to Paris to vote; a medical student suspects a girl may be dying; a secretary tries to convince her boss of the potential of moving pictures; two of the train’s crew build a life away from their wives; a young anarchist makes a terrifying plan, and much more.
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Finding Flora
by Elinor Florence
In 1905, Flora Craigie escapes her abusive husband by leaping from a train and starting anew as a homesteader in Alberta, where she bonds with four other resilient women from diverse backgrounds. Together, they battle harsh conditions, societal prejudice, and threats to their land—ultimately uniting to fight back against powerful men who seek to take everything from them.
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She's a Lamb!
by Meredith Hambrock
Jessamyn St. Germain is convinced she’s destined to play Maria in The Sound of Music, even if she’s currently stuck babysitting the von Trapp children as an usher. Clinging to the hope that the lead will fail and her big break will come, Jessamyn pushes herself to the edge, determined to prove all her sacrifices were worth it.
Sharp, relentless, and darkly funny, She’s a Lamb! is a cutting satire about the grotesque pall patriarchy casts over one woman’s delusional quest to achieve her dreams and the depths she will sink to for a chance at the life she’s convinced she deserves.
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The Maid's Secret
by Nita Prose
Molly Gray’s world is turned upside down when a priceless heirloom from her late gran is discovered during a reality TV shoot at her hotel, launching her into sudden fame—until the treasure is stolen in a daring heist. As danger closes in, Molly must unravel a mystery hidden in her gran’s past, revealing long-buried secrets and unexpected connections that hold the key to the present.
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Wild Life
by Amanda Leduc
Amanda Leduc’s novel follows two enigmatic, talking hyenas who upend human lives over generations, challenging the boundary between species. After being exiled to Siberia in the 19th century, Josiah survives a disaster with the hyenas’ help and founds a religion based on their supposed divinity—unleashing a spiritual and societal shift as animals worldwide begin to speak, rebel, and transform humanity forever.
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The King's Messenger
by Susanna Kearsley
In 1613, as Britain mourns the mysterious death of Prince Henry, royal messenger Andrew Logan is sent north to capture a former courtier suspected of treason. But in an era when witchcraft accusations can mean death, Andrew must conceal his supernatural Sight while navigating a dangerous web of secrets, betrayal, and forbidden love.
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The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map
by Alex Hutchinson
In The Explorer’s Gene, Alex Hutchinson explores the deep-rooted human drive to seek the unknown, arguing that exploration is not just a pastime but a vital part of our biology and identity. Blending gripping adventure stories with neuroscience and psychology, he reveals how true exploration—of places, ideas, and experiences—offers meaning, growth, and fulfillment in a world increasingly designed to offer novelty without substance.
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
by Omar El Akkad
One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad explores the deep fracture within marginalized communities in the West, particularly among Black, brown, and Indigenous Americans, as well as the disillusioned younger generation. Drawing on his personal experiences as an immigrant and journalist, El Akkad reflects on the failure of Western ideals and values, offering a heartfelt reckoning with a world dominated by powerful nations like the U.S., the UK, France, and Germany, and the consequences of the growing distrust in their ability to lead or guide the world.
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How to Survive a Bear Attack: A Memoir
by Claire Cameron
How to Survive a Bear Attack by Claire Cameron combines personal memoir and true crime as she revisits a traumatic bear attack in Algonquin Park that has haunted her since childhood. Diagnosed with the same skin cancer that took her father, Claire is forced to confront grief and obsession, blending her love for nature with an investigation into the mysterious attack while exploring themes of survival, pain, and the wildness within us all.
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