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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally CarterSnowed in at an English country estate holiday party, cozy mystery author Maggie Chase is forced to investigate alongside her nemesis, thriller author Ethan Wyatt, when their hostess disappears without a trace. This banter-filled latest from Ally Carter blends romantic suspense with a locked-room mystery.
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Season of the Swamp by Yuri HerreraIn exile due to Mexican dictator Santa Anna, Benito Juárez lands in New Orleans from December 1853 to June 1855. In this richly imagined short novel, the man who later becomes Mexico's first Indigenous president views the ugliness of slavery, works in a factory, and suffers from yellow fever.
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Women's Hotel: A Novel by Daniel M. LaveryIn a funny and poignant debut novel about the Beidermeier, a women's hotel in 1960s New York City, residents Katherine, Lucianne, Kitty, Ruth, and Pauline are aware that their days as an institution are numbered, and they'd better make the most of it while it lasts.
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The Puzzle Box by Danielle TrussoniIn this fast-paced and suspenseful thriller, puzzle master Mike Brink travels to Tokyo to tackle the legendary Dragon Box, a lethal and unsolvable puzzle from Japan's tumultuous Meiji era. While two resolute sisters chase the same treasure, Brink encounters booby traps and mind-bending challenges in a race against time.
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The Full Moon Coffee Shop
by Mai Mochizuki
In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. If you are feeling lost, and you are kind to the right cat, you may find yourself with an invitation to a mysterious coffee shop run by talking cats who might be able to help you get your life back on track.
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From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley KeoughBased on hours of recordings she left behind prior to her 2023 death, Lisa Marie Presley's frank and moving memoir (completed by her daughter, actor Riley Keough) chronicles her lifetime in the spotlight as the daughter of Elvis Presley.
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Everyday Rituals: The Liberating Power of Our Routines by Pearl KatzIt's in the ordinary that Katz discovers unlimited potential: mundane routine actually sparks incredible imagination. Though it might seem contradictory, ordered rituals actually bring us freedom, creativity, and mental well-being.
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We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me by Elliot MintzA publicist and music-industry insider, and a friend to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, offers a personal and revealing look at the last 10 years of Lennon's life and his partnership with Ono.
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Twenty-Four Seconds From Now... by Jason ReynoldsHigh school seniors Neon and Aria are ready to take their relationship to the next level. But first, Neon reflects on what brought him to this moment, especially conversations with close friends and family members who shaped his views on sex and love.
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The Great Catnapping by Emily EctonWhen the white cat, a spokes-cat for Beautiful Buffet Cat Food, and Walt are catnapped during a live TV appearance at a supermarket opening, Butterbean and the gang undertake a hair-raising mission to get the snatched celebrities home safe and sound.
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Faker by Gordon KormanTrey knows the drill. His dad gets him into a school full of kids with rich parents. Trey makes friends, and his dad makes connections. Soon, there's the con, where Trey's dad suckers the other parents into investing in one of his schemes. Once the money's in the bank, Trey, his sister, and their dad are on the run... until they set up somewhere else and start again. Trey believes his father when he says no one's getting hurt. After all, these parents have money to spare. But Trey's starting to get tired of running... and lying... and never having a friend for longer than a few months. But how do you get your family to stop lying when your lives depend on it?
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