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To Turn the Tide
by S. M. Stirling
It's the end of the world and we know it. Many could see it coming.
But one man could do something about it. Oh, he couldn’t avert the nuclear holocaust, but a scientist in Austria, ruthlessly using billions
of research dollars for his own purposes, set up an out for himself:
he created a time machine, and filled a warehouse with low-tech
survival gear. Too bad he didn’t get to use it himself.
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2 sisters murder investigations :
Don't Mess With the Bird Sisters!
by James Patterson
Rhonda and Barbara "Baby" Bird are half-sisters--and full partners
in their Los Angeles detective agency. They agree on nothing.
Rhonda, a former attorney, takes a by-the-book approach to
solving crimes, while teenage Baby relies on her street smarts.
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25 alive
by James Patterson
SFPD homicide detective Lindsay Boxer knows her way around a
crime scene. But nothing can prepare her for the shock of
recognition: the victim is Warren Jacobi, Lindsay's onetime partner
who rose to chief of police. A top investigator until the end, Jacobi managed to leave Lindsay a clue. Following a trail of evidence
along the west coast, the Women's Murder Club pledges to
avenge Jacobi's death before the killer can take another one
of their own.
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The Amalfi curse
by Sarah Penner
Haven Ambrose, a trailblazing nautical archaeologist, has come
to the sun-soaked village of Positano to investigate the mysterious shipwrecks along the Amalfi Coast. But Haven is hoping to find more than old artifacts beneath the azure waters; she is secretly on a
quest to locate a trove of priceless gemstones her late father
spotted on his final dive.
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The Perfect Divorce
by Jeneva Rose
It's been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering
his mistress. Sarah has long since moved on, starting a family
with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her
life is back to being exactly how she always wanted ... or is it?
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Bridesmaid by Chance
by Meghan Quinn
Hudson Hopper is in trouble. After doing his business partner
Jude a favor by hiring Jude’s younger sister Sloane, Hudson very
quickly finds out that she is a massive distraction—especially
since she’s now his assistant.
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Fun for the whole family : a novel
by Jennifer E. Smith
Four formerly close but now estranged siblings reunite at their
famous sister's house and are forced to confront their shared
past and hidden truths, in the new novel from the best-selling
author of The Unsinkable Greta James.
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A mind of her own : a novel
by Danielle Steel
Born in 1900s Paris, Alexandra's life is shattered by World War I
and the Spanish Flu. This leads her to a journalism career where
she meets a fellow reporter battling his own losses, sparking a
cautious yet powerful connection.
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The float test : a novel
by Lynn Steger Strong
Over the course of a sweltering Florida summer, the Kenner
siblings will revisit what it means to be a family and, if they are
smart and kind and lucky, come out on the other side better for
having each other. A rich exploration of family, ambition, secrets,
and love.
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Tilt : a novel
by Emma Pattee
Nine months pregnant and stranded in a chaotic, earthquake-
ravaged Portland, Annie journeys home on foot. She navigates
human desperation and kindness while reflecting on her struggling marriage, stalled career and hopes for a fresh start with her baby.
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The writer : a thriller
by James Patterson
When the husband of bestselling true-crime author Denise
Morrow is found dead in their luxury apartment, NYPD Detective
Declan Shaw must unravel whether she is a target, a victim, or
the mastermind behind a chilling plot.
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Dream state : a novel
by Eric Puchner
As Cece spends time with her fiancé Charlie's friend Garrett, who
is going to be the officiant at their ceremony, his gruff mask slips,
and she grows increasingly uncertain about her future with Charlie.
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The Hymn to Dionysus
by Natasha Pulley
In an ancient Greek empire on the brink of chaos, soldier Phaidros searches for Thebes' missing crown prince. He encounters the
enigmatic god Dionysus, whose ties to divine rumors and
unfolding unrest challenge Phaidros's loyalty, humanity, and
hidden past.
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The antidote
by Karen Russell
In a Dust Bowl-era Nebraska town burdened by the Great
Depression and its dark past, a witch guarding memories, a
grieving athlete, a cursed farmer, and a photographer with a
time-bending camera grapple with buried secrets and the
consequences of a nation's forgotten history.
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Woodworking
by Emily St. James
In small-town South Dakota, newly divorced Erica, a closeted
trans teacher, forms an unlikely bond with Abigail, a bold trans
student navigating senior year, as their friendship withstands
community scrutiny as it shapes their journeys toward self-
acceptance and authenticity.
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Lethal prey
by John Sandford
Twenty years after her sister Doris's murder, Lara Grandfelt offers
$5 million for information leading to an arrest. A true-crime blogger
finds the murder weapon. Detectives Lucas Davenport and Virgil
Flowers must discover the killer who's lurking in plain sight.
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Goddess complex : a novel
by Sanjena Sathian
Grappling with the aftermath of a failed marriage and the pressure
to conform to societal expectations, Sanjana Satyananda finds
herself entangled in a bizarre quest to find her missing ex-husband
and confront the choices she made about motherhood.
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye
by John Scalzi
When the Moon inexplicably turns to cheese, humanity grapples
with the absurd transformation through the perspectives of
astronauts, billionaires, professors, and everyday people,
confronting faith, science and survival over a single surreal
lunar cycle.
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Serial Killer Support Group
by Saratoga Schaefer
When Cyra Griffin’s younger sister is murdered by a serial killer,
Cyra knows better than to expect justice from the hands of the
police department. With the investigation already dying its own
slow death, Cyra follows the blood trail and finds her own way
forward.
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Story of my life
by Lucy Score
Romance novelist Hazel Hart seeks to overcome her writers
block by leaving the big city to buy a house sight unseen in
Story Lake, PA. The house comes with a spot on the town
council and that's where the trouble begins.
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Too soon : a novel
by Betty Shamieh
Arabella, a New York theatre director facing dwindling career
prospects, accepts a chance to stage a bold Shakespeare
adaptation in the West Bank, Meanwhile, her grandmother
Zoya plots a match with Palestinian American doctor Aziz,
triggering a multi-generational tale spanning from 1940s Jaffa
to 2012 Palestine.
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Count my lies : a novel
by Sophie Stava
When Sloane lies about being a nurse to meet an attractive single
father, she becomes his children's nanny. She enters a seemingly
perfect world that hides dangerous secrets and forces her to
confront the consequences of her deceptions.
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Far from home : a novel
by Danielle Steel
Fleeing Paris after her husband's execution for opposing Hitler,
Arielle von Auspeck hides in Normandy, joins the Resistance and
forges a bond with a grieving widower as they fight to reunite with
their loved ones.
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Paranoia
by James Patterson
NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is on special assignment, chasing
a killer who feeds on isolation and paranoia, and he will stop at
nothing to protect family: his wife, his kids—and his fellow officers.
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Adam & Eve in Paradise
by Eðca de Queirâos
Adam and Eve in Paradise is not the rosy prelapsarian tale
of your childhood Bible, A yellow-eyed Adam is a slope-browed Neanderthal all alone and panicked, and Paradise is abominable (seethingly alive with vicious insects and roving primordial
carnivores).
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A Dragon of Black Glass
by James Rollins
Nyx and her allies race against time to unearth an ancient
weapon buried beneath a sun-scorched desert while facing
enemies, growing madness and an impending war, in the third
novel of the series following The Cradle of Ice.
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Show don't tell : stories
by Curtis Sittenfeld
Stories of complex, realistic characters confronting transformative moments, including a divorced woman reconnecting with friends,
an artist challenging gender norms, and a reunion with a beloved character from a novel. All the stories are woven with humor,
insight, and an intimate portrayal of personal growth.
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The launch date : a novel
by Annabelle Slator
After being dumped and facing career stagnation, Grace
Hastings reluctantly teams up with her rival, Eric Bancroft, to
develop a new dating app focused on real-life connections.
This leads to a series of chaotic and revealing first dates that
challenge their perceptions of love and each other.
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Gliff
by Ali Smith
Set in the near-future, two children and a horse embark on a
journey that shows why our messy, human stories and
complexities matter more than fitting into data and labels,
in the new novel from the award-winning author of Summer.
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This is a love story : a novel
by Jessica Soffer
As Jane faces the end of her life, her husband Abe reflects on
their 50 years together. He revisits their courtship, careers, family challenges, and estranged son, Max—while Central Park, a constant witness to their relationship, holds their memories in this tribute to
love, loss and New York City.
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Holmes Is Missing
by James Patterson
Holmes, Marple & Poe Investigations face a challenging string of
child abductions that forces them to solve the case without their
brilliant leader, Brendan Holmes, in the second novel of the series following Holmes, Marple & Poe.
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The Texas Murders
by James Patterson
Texas Ranger Rory Yates, a quick-draw champion, teams up with
Tigua Tribal police archer Ava Cruz to investigate the disappearance
of a native woman. They pursue a suspect in a long-cold case across Texas's harshest landscapes.
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Bridesmaid for hire
by Meghan Quinn
Maggie can't quite squash the sparks building between her and her
new fake boyfriend, especially when she learns the real reason their
first kiss was cut short. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends
Maggie's business crashing down-and her heart along with it
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Bridesmaid undercover
by Meghan Quinn
"Everly Plum is delighted to be heading up the Bridesmaid for
Hire program at Magical Moments by Maggie. And when Hardy
Hopper, one of their billionaire investors, approaches Everly for
help with his friends' wedding, she's more than happy to step in.
Not to mention, Hardy can't help but notice how well he clicks
with Everly, and before he knows it, he's not looking for his ex's
attention anymore.
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How my neighbor stole Christmas
by Meghan Quinn
As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with
carols and glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate
the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his
Christmas nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door to care
for her Aunt Cindy. Cole and Storee's fake relationship becomes
very real, and before they know it, they're attempting to hide it
from Aunt Cindy. Things get complicated, the competition gets
tough, and all it takes is one single night for someone to steal
it all.
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The mirror
by Nora Roberts
After inheriting a Victorian mansion on Maine's coast, Sonya
MacTavish is greeted by visions of an murder brides and an antique mirror, which she must step through, into the past, to unravel a generations-old curse.
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To save the man : a novel
by John Sayles
At the Carlisle Indian School in 1890, young Native students are
forced to abandon their culture under the brutal hand of Captain
Pratt. Whispers of the ghost dance spread across the Plains,
offering a glimmer of hope and rebellion against the inevitable
bloodshed looming on the horizon.
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The granddaughter : a novel
by Bernhard Schlink
Birgit and Kaspar flee East Berlin in 1964 for love and freedom.
Sadly, after Birgit's death, Kaspar discovers she abandoned a
child. This prompts a search that leads him into the heart of a
neo-Nazi settlement, where he meets a woman who might be
Birgit's lost granddaughter.
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Never say never
by Danielle Steel
After her husband of 25 years leaves her for a younger male
lover, Oona Kelly Webster takes her anniversary trip to France
alone, where after renting a house called La Belle Florence, she
risks love with her friendly Trinidadian neighbor, a well-known
actor.
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Blob : a love story
by Maggie Su
After getting dumped, lonely college dropout Vi Liu discovers a
strange blob in an ally outside a bar and takes it home where she
works with the increasingly sentient creature and molds it into her
ideal partner.
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We lived on the horizon : a novel
by Erika Swyler
In the walled city of Bulwark, survival is rewarded by an AI and
the elite class of the Sainted rule. bio-prosthetist Saint Enita
Malovis creates an artificial being named Nix. This only draws
her into a hidden conflict between the city's underclass and its controlling programs after a mysterious murder.
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