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| Author Arden thinks Dustin is just another harmless fan — but she’s terribly wrong |
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- Freida McFadden fans will love this gripping story of obsession and resilience
- Get comfy with “America’s favorite writer” (The New Yorker) because you may not stop reading until you get to the last page
- From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Witness, the wildly popular In Death series, and many more
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| What if you had the chance to become anyone you wanted? |
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- “Starts as a whimsical adventure and morphs into a memorable portrait of friendship, identity, and grief… An original, surprisingly moving tale” (Kirkus Reviews)
- When Beth is invited to join a secret club, the women there offer her the chance to temporarily transform into someone else. Now she just has to decide who she wants to be…
- Tara Conklin calls it “twisty and thought-provoking,” while Jill Santopolo praises the author’s “remarkable creativity and her deep understanding of sisterhood”
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| ‘The euphoric, heartbreaking, utterly humane story of one fascinating family’ (Tia Williams) |
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- In one of The New York Times’s most anticipated spring releases, Ghalen comes of age and the love of his unconventional family unfolds
- “Even in chaos, darkness, and hardship, this novel finds reasons to believe in the human spirit” (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
- From “one of America’s most insightful literary thinkers” (Kwame Alexander) — a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters
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| Reese’s May book club pick has ‘a twist you won’t see coming’ (Laura Dave) |
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- The highly anticipated latest from the author of Who Is Maud Dixon?, which found fans in Ann Patchett, Maria Semple, A. J. Finn, and more
- Just as Clare is finding her footing in her husband’s wealthy Manhattan circle, she becomes the prime suspect in a gruesome murder case…
- “Ruthless socialites, international intrigue, a torrid affair, a shocking murder, and a baffling art heist? Yes, please” (Ada Calhoun)
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| How would you handle an alien encounter? |
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- Using science as a guide, a wildly popular astrophysicist explore how aliens might actually look and act — and what they might think of us
- This New York Times bestseller offers plenty of discussion fodder for anyone who has wondered about extraterrestrial life
- “A fun romp through the possibilities of alien life-forms and the physics that might allow them to land in our backyards” (Kirkus Reviews)
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| The author of The Help delivers her first novel in 17 years |
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- In a Mississippi town gripped by the Great Depression, orphan Meg and defiant Birdie collide as they take back control of their lives
- This instant New York Times bestseller is “smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters… A must-read” (Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry)
- “So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end” (Oprah Daily)
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| A masterful saga from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge |
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- Artie, a profoundly lonely high school teacher, finds his world upended by a shocking secret…
- “Let’s hope that this fine author continues steadily along her path, delivering unto her loyal readers story upon story, gift upon gift” (The Guardian)
- “Artie Dam is someone you may never be able to forget” (Financial Times)
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| The road to early civilization was bumpier than you’d think |
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- How much of human prehistory was just trial and error? Follow a popular history podcaster on a rollicking journey into the past in this “remarkable achievement” (Publishers Weekly)
- Illuminates the 10,000-year period between the Ice Age’s end and the Bronze Age’s decline, as humans moved from foraging to agriculture, social hierarchies, and cities
- Cutting-edge science and fascinating facts make for “nonfiction storytelling at its finest” (Eric H. Cline, author of 1177 B.C.)
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| After her aunt Anne Boleyn’s execution, Katherine is pulled into dangerous court politics |
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- The New York Times bestselling author of The Six Wives of Henry VIII delivers more delicious Tudor drama
- As Katherine grows close to young Lady Elizabeth, she uncovers a long-buried family secret that upends her world…
- Introduces a little-known — but utterly fascinating — character from Henry VIII’s and Elizabeth I’s courts
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| Elin Hilderbrand crowns this Indie Next pick ‘the book of the summer’ |
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- In the wake of tragedy and shocking revelations, Ruth must reexamine what she thought she knew about her past — and decide her future
- Will transport readers to a lush island off the coast of New England
- “Absorbing and moving, I loved every second of my time with Ruth on the island” (New York Times bestselling author Sarah Blake)
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