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Forged
by Danielle Teller
Set in the Gilded Age, Forged follows Fanny, a naive but determined young woman who escapes poverty by reinventing herself in America’s cutthroat industrial cities. Cast out and exploited, she learns to survive by mastering illusion and deception. Transforming into the cunning Kitty Warren—a forger, con artist, and thief—she climbs the social ladder by exploiting the greed of the powerful. But as her schemes grow more elaborate, Kitty finds that success can’t fill the emptiness within, and the life she built on lies begins to unravel.
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Austen at Sea
by Natalie Jenner
In 1865 Boston, sisters Charlotte and Henrietta Stevenson, limited by the era’s restrictions on women, secretly correspond with Jane Austen’s elderly brother, Sir Francis Austen, who invites them to England with a rare Austen letter. Meanwhile, Civil War veteran brothers and rare book dealers Nicholas and Haslett Nelson are also drawn to England by Sir Francis’s promise of a valuable Austen artifact. The Stevensons and Nelsons, along with writer Louisa May Alcott, a senator’s daughter with her sights on the Nelsons, and a last-minute chaperone, set sail together. This journey not only unites them but profoundly changes their lives, inspired by the enduring power of literature and Jane Austen’s legacy.
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Written on the Dark
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Thierry Villar, a notorious tavern poet familiar with the city's underworld but inexperienced in royal intrigues, is unexpectedly swept into deadly power struggles in the cold city of Orane. As political conflicts collide with a long-standing war threatening his country, Thierry must rely on his wit and charm to navigate dangerous forces. Along the way, he encounters a poetic equal in an aristocratic woman, mysterious figures linked to the supernatural, and a driven young woman seeking to heal the ailing king and aid the war effort. Together, a diverse cast weaves a rich and complex tale of loyalty, ambition, and survival.
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Shudder Pulp
by Vanessa Westermann
In this Halloween-themed mystery set in cottage country, artist Charley Scott debuts a spooky lake monster installation—but things turn grim when Laura, a controversial newcomer, claims she was attacked by the real creature. Hours later, she's found dead by dry drowning. As eerie clues like animal remains and a witch’s ladder emerge, Charley and chocolatier Matt Thorn must investigate whether the threat is man, myth, or something in between. To uncover the truth, Charley must confront the legend head-on—before someone else gets pulled under.
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Bones of a Giant
by Brian Thomas Isaac
In the summer of 1968, sixteen-year-old Lewis Toma spends time with his relatives on a farm, beginning to heal after the disappearance of his older brother, Eddie. While his mother works away to improve their home on the reserve, Lewis experiences the warmth of family but also faces the harsh realities of growing up Indigenous in a world shaped by residential schools, racism, and absent fathers. Determined not to follow in his father’s footsteps, Lewis is tested by a troubling encounter and further shaken when his estranged dad returns with a plan to take their land. As summer ends, explosive family secrets come to light, forcing Lewis to confront the past and fight for a better future.
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Whistle
by Linwood Barclay
After a devastating year marked by her husband’s tragic death and a scandal threatening her career, Annie Blunt moves with her son Charlie to a quiet town in upstate New York hoping for a fresh start. But strange happenings begin when Charlie discovers an old train set locked away on their property. Unsettling sounds and eerie events plague Annie’s nights, while she finds herself compelled to draw a disturbing new character that feels out of place. As grief blurs reality, Annie fears she may have escaped one nightmare only to enter a far darker one.
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The Snag: A Mother, a Forest, and Wild Grief
by Tessa McWatt
The Snag explores grief in its many forms—from personal loss to global crises—through Tessa McWatt’s experience caring for her mother with advancing dementia. As she reflects in a forest, Tessa draws lessons from nature’s cycles and communities, discovering how trees at every stage of life contribute to a thriving ecosystem. This “forest thinking” offers profound insights into living with connection, grieving radically, and dying with love. Ultimately, the book is a heartfelt meditation on resilience, community, and finding joy and meaning even amid deep sorrow.
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Eat to Love: Where Health Meets Flavor: 115+ Nourishing and Adaptable Plant-forward Recipes from a Nutritional Chef
by Mikaela Reuben
Mikaela Reuben has spent over 15 years working with clients around the world, amassing essential knowledge and hands-on experience with food and nutrition. With all her clients, Mikaela takes a holistic approach to create healthy and flavorful meals to meet each person’s unique needs and dietary preferences.
In Eat to Love, she shares, for the first time, the recipes and insider tips she’s learned. The playful and creative recipes in this book are adaptable to any diet, and each includes nutritional information to help you make intentional and informed decisions that will support your specific health goals.
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Anatomy of a Cover-up: The Truth About the RCMP and the Nova Scotia Massacres
by Paul Palango
Investigative journalist Paul Palango’s follow-up to his bestseller 22 Murders digs deeper into the 2020 Portapique Bay shooting spree and the lingering questions about how the RCMP handled the crisis. Palango explores theories that the killer—or someone close to him—may have been connected to police, exposing a wall of secrecy and cover-ups by the RCMP and the justice system. Drawing on decades of experience, Palango uncovers hidden truths behind official narratives, revealing how politicians, police, and media often mask the reality behind major controversies in Canada. This book is a fearless exposé challenging the stories we think we know.
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