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The book of Bill
by Alex Hirsch
Written by Bill Cipher himself, the demon who terrorized Gravity Falls is back from the great beyond to finally tell his side of the story, shedding light on his strange origins, his sinister effects on human history, the Pines family's most embarrassing secrets and the key to overthrowing the world. Illustrations.
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The women
by Kristin Hannah
In 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words“Women can be heroes, too,” impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.
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Shadow of doubt : a thriller
by Brad Thor
When a plot to destroy the United States is uncovered, the lives of a shadowy Russian defector, a beautiful Norwegian intelligence officer and a deadly American spy are intertwined as, in the fog of war, friends can appear as enemies and enemies as friends?—?and when in doubt, there is no doubt.
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Hard to kill
by James Patterson
Attorney Jane Smith takes on the case of an unlucky man accused of killing a family of three in the Hamptons and potentially a second family in the third novel of the series following Jane Effing Smith. 300,000 first printing.
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Iron flame
by Rebecca Yarros
After surviving her first year at Basgiath War College, dragon rider Violet Sorrengail discovers that the real danger is just beginning, in the second novel of the series following Fourth Wing. 100,000 first printing.
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The wedding people : a novel
by Alison Espach
Mistaken for a wedding guest while staying at the grand Cornwall Inn, Phoebe Stone, at rock bottom, is determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself, and unexpectedly becomes bride's confidant and through her, meets a cast of surprising characters who help her start anew.
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The mercy of gods
by James S. A. Corey
When the Carryx decimate the human population, taking the best and brightest of Anjiin society to serve on their homeworld, Dafyd Alkhor, swept along with them, is forced to compete against the other captive species with extinction as the price of failure.
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Swan song
by Elin Hilderbrand
When a 22-million-dollar summer home is purchased by the mysterious and overly extravagant Richardsons, social mayhem ensues in the tight-knit Nantucket community, but when their house burns to the ground and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island must save the day—and their way of life.
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All the colors of the dark : a novel
by Chris Whitaker
After a string of disappearances in 1975 Missouri, a one-eyed boy heroically thwarts a kidnapping, igniting a chain of events that blur the lines between triumph and tragedy as the townspeople of Monta Clare confront hidden truths.
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The god of the woods
by Liz Moore
In 1975, when a camp counselor discovers the 13-year-old daughter of the summer camp's owners has disappeared just like her brother 14 years earlier, a panicked search begins as the secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow are revealed.
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Eruption
by Michael Crichton
Two of the world's most popular and prolific modern authors team up for a thriller about a history-making eruption in Hawaii that threatens to reveal a huge secret the US military has been hiding for decades. 1,000,000 first printing.
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The spellshop
by Sarah Beth Durst
When the Great Library of Alyssium goes up in flames, introverted librarian Kiela and her sentient spider plant flee to the faraway island of her childhood where she opens a spell shop to restore the island's power, coming out of her shell to make a new life for herself.
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You like it darker : stories
by Stephen King
Delving into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal, the legendary storyteller and expert in short fiction presents this exhilarating collection of 12 tales, many never-before-published, about fate, mortality, luck and the folds in reality where anything can happen.
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Arkangel
by James Rollins
Sigma Force is summoned to help search for a missing trove of ancient books after a Vatican archivist is murdered near the Kremlin, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Tides of Fire. 250,000 first printing.
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The art of power : my story as America's first woman Speaker of the House
by Nancy Pelosi
The first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, passing laws that save lives and livelihoods, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker, becoming a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day who's not afraid of a good fight. Illustrations.
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The anxious generation : how the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illnessby Jonathan Haidt"From New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind, an essential investigation into the collapse of youth mental health-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on most measures.
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Over ruled : the human toll of too much law
by Neil M. Gorsuch
Meticulously researched and brilliantly written, this exploration of the many laws in this nation reveals the human toll so much law can carry for ordinary Americans, in this must-read for every citizen concerned about the erosion of our constitutional system, and its insights for preserving our liberties for generations to come. Illustrations.
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The new Whole30 : the definitive plan to transform your health, habits, and relationship with food
by Melissa Urban
The co-founder and CEO of Whole30, which has helped millions of people lose weight and successfully transform their health in just 30 days, has revised the original program and created new recipes to help reduce inflammation, rebalance hormones, control cravings and break unhealthy eating patterns to find food freedom. Illustrations.
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Shepherds for sale : how evangelical leaders traded the truth for a leftist agenda
by Megan Basham
Based on years of investigation, this important book reveals that, in recent decades, well-funded forces from outside the church have been secretly sowing seeds of discord, documenting how two progressive powerbrokers set out to transform American Christians and uncovering corruption and compromise at the highest levels of Evangelical leadership.
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All in the family : the Trumps and how we got this way
by Fred C. Trump
"For the record...Fred Trump never asked for any of this. The divisive politics. The endless headlines. A hijacked last name. The heat-seeking uncle, rising from real estate scion to gossip column fixture to The Apprentice host to President of the UnitedStates. Fred just wanted a happy life and a satisfying career. But a fight for his son's health and safety forced him onto a center stage that he had never wanted. And now, at a crucial point for our nation, he is stepping forward again. In All in the Family, Fred delves into his journey to become a "different kind of Trump," detailing his passionate battle to protect his wife and children from forces inside and outside the family. From the Trump house to the White House, Fred comes to terms with his owncomplex legacy and faces some demons head-on. It's a story of power, love, money, cruelty, and the unshakable bonds of family, played out underneath a glaring media spotlight"
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Practicing the way : be with Jesus, become like him, do as he did
by John Mark Comer
"The New York Times bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Live No Lies reveals the obstacles holding us back from authentically following Jesus and presents countercultural practices to connect us with a vibrant, lifelong faith"
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Ask Not : The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed
by Maureen Callahan
A best-selling author and journalist reveals the dark history of the generations of Kennedy men who have physically and psychologically abused the women in their lives despite their carefully curated depiction of honor and integrity. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The backyard bird chronicles
by Amy Tan
Mapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club shares her search for solace which turned into an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired. Illustrations.
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Autocracy, Inc. : the dictators who want to run the world
by Anne Applebaum
The Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times best-selling author looks at how autocratic countries such as China, Russia and Iran undermine Western democracies through a complex network of kleptocratic financial structures.
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Nuclear war : a scenario
by Annie Jacobsen
Exploring a nuclear war scenario, a Pulitzer Prize-finalist in history, in this in-depth and urgent book, draws on new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons; created the response plans; and been responsible for those decisions should they need to have been made. Illustrations.
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Catherine, the Princess of Wales : a biography of the future queen
by Robert Jobson
Using sources within the royal household, this biography of The Princess of Wales examines her upbringing and how she has endeared herself to millions worldwide with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth personality. Illustrations.
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