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The Academy
by Elin Hilderbrand

When a surprise national ranking thrusts underachieving Tiffin Academy into the spotlight, a viral gossip app begins exposing students' and staff's secrets, unraveling reputations and relationships as the boarding school's carefully curated image gives way to chaos, scandal and unexpected alliances.
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings : Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids by Alyssa Blask Campbell
Big Kids, Bigger Feelings : Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns and Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids
by Alyssa Blask Campbell

The author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions offers practical guidance for navigating the complex elementary school years, helping parents teach kids to handle big emotions, regulate technology use and build emotional intelligence for lifelong resilience and connection. 
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey
The Book of Guilt
by Catherine Chidgey

In an alternate 1979 England shaped by a World War II that ended without a victor, orphaned triplets and a sheltered girl named Nancy uncover the grim truth behind their origins and must escape a regime built on deception, control and biological manipulation.
Boy from the North Country : a novel by Sam Evan Sussman
Boy from the North Country : a novel
by Sam Evan Sussman

Summoned home to his dying mother, Evan uncovers the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of her life, including a hidden romance with Bob Dylan, as he finally understands her profound wisdom.
Brady vs. Belichick : the dynasty debate by Gary Myers
Brady vs. Belichick : the dynasty debate
by Gary Myers

This in-depth exploration of the complex and often fraught partnership between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick uncovers how their dynamic shaped the most dominant dynasty in NFL history and ignited an enduring debate over credit, legacy and greatness. 
For the sun after long nights : the story of Iran's women-led uprising by Fatemeh Jamalpour
For the sun after long nights : the story of Iran's women-led uprising
by Fatemeh Jamalpour

A powerful account of Iran's 2022 women-led uprising, told through the intertwined experiences of two journalists—one reporting from within the regime's grasp, the other in exile—who document resistance, repression and the enduring fight for freedom.
The gingerbread bakery by Laurie Gilmore
The gingerbread bakery
by Laurie Gilmore

As Dream Harbor prepares for Jeanie and Logan's festive wedding, baker Annie and laid-back Mac -- forced to work together amid holiday cheer, community spirit and snowy charm -- must decide if their playful rivalry might actually be hiding something else. 
Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love: a Cookbook by Samin Nosrat
Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to Share With People You Love: a Cookbook
by Samin Nosrat

The author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat shares 125 soul-nourishing, flavor-packed recipes, including Ricotta Custard Pancakes, Saffron Roast Chicken and Sky-High Focaccia, along with heartfelt cooking wisdom that celebrates connection, comfort and the everyday joy of feeding those we love. Illustrations. 
Gray Dawn by Walter Mosley
Gray Dawn
by Walter Mosley

Running a successful detective agency in 1970s L.A., Easy Rawlins is hired to find a dangerous woman whose secrets threaten to upend the city's fragile balance in the latest addition to the long-running series following Farewell, Amethystine.
Here we go : lessons for living fearlessly from two traveling nanas by Eleanor Hamby
Here we go : lessons for living fearlessly from two traveling nanas
by Eleanor Hamby

Two lifelong friends in their 80s embark on a budget-friendly, global adventure that deepens their bond, strengthens their faith and inspires others to embrace aging with courage, joy, connection and an unshakable zest for life.
History matters by David G. McCullough
History matters
by David G. McCullough

This posthumous collection of essays from the legendary historian looks at subjects such as the character of American leaders, the influence of art and mentors and the importance of understanding the past to better navigate the present and future.
Other People's Houses by Clare Mackintosh
Other People's Houses
by Clare Mackintosh

DC Ffion Morgan realizes the death of an estate agent in a kayak on Mirror Lake was no accident, while in Cheshire, DS Leo Brady investigates multiple break-ins, and Ffion and Leo are about to learn that people will pay a high price to hide their secrets.
A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay
A Particularly Nasty Case
by Adam Kay

When two hospital officials die under suspicious circumstances, a chaotic young doctor launches his own investigation, risking his career and sanity, in the new novel by the best-selling author of This Is Going to Hurt. 
Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach
Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy
by Mary Roach

From the New York Times best-selling author of Stiff and Fuzz comes a rollicking exploration of the quest to recreate the impossible complexities of human anatomy including difficult questions prompted by the human body's failings. 
The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi
The Shattering Peace
by John Scalzi

In a series installment a decade in the making, the author returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book.
The summer war by Naomi Novik
The summer war
by Naomi Novik

When Celia's accidental curse condemns her brother Argent to a loveless life, she spends years mastering her prophetic magic to break it, uncovering along the way a buried truth about an ancient war that could finally bring peace—or destroy her people entirely.
Tomorrow is yesterday : life, death, and the pursuit of peace in Israel/Palestine by Ḥusayn Āghā
Tomorrow is yesterday : life, death, and the pursuit of peace in Israel/Palestine
by Ḥusayn Āghā

"An exploration of why the Israeli-Palestinian peace process failed, and an anticipation of what lies ahead"-- Provided by publisher
The vanishing place by Zoèe Rankin
The vanishing place
by Zoèe Rankin

"A child who ran from the forest. A woman who must return to it. A young girl stumbles out of the bush into a tiny New Zealand town, her clothes smeared with dirt and blood, unable-or unwilling-to speak. No one's ever seen her before, but old-timers insist that she looks just like a girl who disappeared twenty years earlier...."-- Provided by publisher
The wasp trap by Mark Edwards
The wasp trap
by Mark Edwards

At a London dinner party, six former friends face a deadly ultimatum: reveal their darkest secrets or be targeted one by one, as past betrayals tied to a psychological dating experiment resurface and expose a murderer lurking within their circle.
We the People : A History of the U.s. Constitution by Jill Lepore
We the People : A History of the U.s. Constitution
by Jill Lepore

Explores the evolving meaning of the U.S. Constitution, tracing generations of interpretation and amendment efforts, and arguing that the founders envisioned a living, adaptable document—challenging modern originalism and advocating for democratic engagement in shaping constitutional change. 
The wilderness : a novel by Angela Flournoy
The wilderness : a novel
by Angela Flournoy

Five young Black women—Desiree, Danielle, January, Monique, and Nakia—navigate strained family ties, motherhood, ambition, and identity as they support and challenge each other while forging their adulthoods in New York and Los Angeles across two turbulent decades.
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