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The bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
While researching a forgotten horror writer, a graduate student uncovers a disturbing link between a vanished schoolgirl, a sinister novel, and her great-grandmother's eerie childhood tales, leading her to suspect that an ancient, malevolent force still lingers in the halls of her university.
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The enchanted greenhouse
by Sarah Beth Durst
After being punished for creating a magical spider plant, Terlu Perna awakens on a mysterious island of enchanted greenhouses, where she teams up with a grumpy gardener and a sentient rose to uncover a fading magic, defying old laws and rediscovering purpose in the process.
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The float test : a novel
by Lynn Steger Strong
"The Kenner siblings are at odds. Jenn is a harried mom struggling under the weight of family obligations. Fred is a novelist who can't write, maybe because she's lost faith in storytelling itself. Jude is a recovering corporate lawyer with her own storyto tell, and a grudge against her former favorite sister, Fred. George, the baby, is estranged from his wife and harboring both a secret about his former employer and an ill-advised crush on one of his sisters' friends. Gathered after a major loss, each sibling needs the others more than ever-if only they could trust each other. A family story is, of course, only as honest as the person telling it. This family story in particular is fraught with secrets about kids and sex and jobs and why the Kenner matriarch had a gun in her underwear drawer. The biggest secret of all though is the secret of what happened between Jude and Fred to create such a rift between the two once-close middle sisters. 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, The Float Test is an elegant and gripping testament to the power that family has to both nurture and destroy us from a critically acclaimed writer working at the top of her craft"
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Guess again
by Charlie Donlea
Ten years after teen volleyball star Callie Jones vanished without a trace, former detective Ethan Hall is pulled back to his haunted hometown to uncover long-buried secrets forcing him into a dangerous investigation with ties to his own dark past.
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The human scale
by Lawrence Wright
FBI agent Tony Malik travels to Gaza for a family wedding but becomes entangled in a complex murder investigation with an Israeli officer, navigating deeply rooted tensions, personal discoveries, and a volatile political landscape as they work together to uncover the truth amidst corruption and violence.
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Not quite dead yet : a novel
by Holly Jackson
"In seven days Jet Mason will be dead. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, she's still waiting for her life to begin. I'll do it later, she always says. She has time. Until Halloween night,when Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder. She suffers a catastrophic head injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, the injury will trigger a deadly aneurysm. Jet has never thought of herself as having enemies. But now she looks at everyone in a new light: her family, her former best friend turned sister-in-law, her ex-boyfriend. She has at most seven days, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determinedto finally finish something: Jet is going to solve her own murder"
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Nothing serious : a novel
by Emily J Smith
Tech executive Edie Walker's best friend and crush Peter Masterson is implicated in the death of feminist writer Anaya Thomas, and as Edie's obsession with the investigation grows, so do her doubts in Peter, and when truth is revealed, she must decide where her loyalties lie.
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The winds from further West
by Alexander McCall Smith
After professional and personal setbacks in Edinburgh, university lecturer Neil Anderson retreats to the remote Isle of Mull, where a pair of mysterious wolf cubs and a connection with local vet Katie lead him toward unexpected renewal.
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The woman in suite 11
by Ruth Ware
Journalist Lo Blacklock travels to a luxury Swiss hotel hoping to revive her career, but when a mysterious woman draws her into a dangerous chase across Europe, she must weigh ambition against survival in a world of wealth and shifting alliances.
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The protein playbook : build strength, boost metabolism & feel energized
by Liz Baker Plosser
"High-protein diets are tried-and-true for weight loss but growing research suggests a protein-rich diet improves your overall muscle health and decreases blood pressure, blood sugar, triglycerides among other health benefits. In this ultimate guide to all things protein, the editors of Women's Health draw on the latest science to deliver an easy action plan to incorporate this powerful macronutrient into every meal"
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Big dumb eyes : stories from a simpler mind
by Nate Bargatze
"Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and "my skull got, like, dented or something." Before this accident, he dreamed of being "an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth." Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the "brain stuff" industry's loss is everyone else's gain because Nate went on to become one of today's top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records. In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of "shopping." He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?). BIG DUMB EYES is full of heart. It will make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, but it probably won't make them think too much"
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We might just make it after all : my best friendship with Kate Spade
by Elyce Arons
Follows two women from college dreams to entrepreneurial success, tracing the decades-long friendship behind a groundbreaking fashion brand, and exploring their creative journey, personal struggles, and the lasting impact of a partnership that shaped their lives and transformed the accessories industry. Illustrations.
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