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Fans of Harry Potter, Throne of Glass, and Anne Bishop will love this magical adventure from bestselling author Jess Haines.
Smoke and Mirrors
Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age · Epic Fantasy · Urban Fantasy
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Fans of Harry Potter, Throne of Glass, and Anne Bishop will love this magical adventure from bestselling author Jess Haines. With 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon, Smoke and Mirrors follows an illusionist desperate to graduate, a dragon who refuses to be tamed, and a world that wants them both under control—or dead.
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Kimberly has ultimate cosmic power, but try putting that on a résumé without a diploma. Until she graduates from the secret Blackhollow Academy, she’s stuck slinging coffee, dodging bills, and living with her mom. There’s just one problem: no diploma without a familiar.
As an illusionist, summoning one is impossible. Her only shot is convincing a supernatural creature to let her bind it. And why settle for a cat or a raven when a dragon—complete with treasure hoard—might be game?
Enter a legendary, sarcastic, and very much unbindable dragon who sees through every one of her tricks.
The magi want to control her. Others want her gone for good. If she fails, her future goes up in smoke. But what if the dragon has plans of his own?
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Robert Morgan’s Chasing the North Star follows Jonah Williams, a young slave who escapes north in 1850 with nothing but courage and determination.
Chasing the North Star
Historical Fiction · Coming of Age · Historical Literary Fiction
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Robert Morgan’s Chasing the North Star follows Jonah Williams, a young slave who escapes north in 1850 with nothing but courage and determination. Pursued by hunters and shadowed by Angel, a spirited companion, Jonah’s journey is one of danger, resilience, and hope. A moving historical novel that celebrates the unyielding fight for freedom.
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On his eighteenth birthday in 1850, Jonah Williams makes a desperate choice: escape the South Carolina plantation where he was born into slavery. With only a few stolen coins, a knife, and the clothes on his back, he heads north, guided by a star and the hope of freedom.
Traveling barefoot and without a map, Jonah hides by day and runs by night, evading slave catchers and bounty hunters at every turn. Unbeknownst to him, Angel, a fellow slave with a fierce spirit, follows close behind. She sees in Jonah her own chance to escape.
In Chasing the North Star, Robert Morgan delivers a gripping, historically rich tale of courage, danger, and the unbreakable will to be free.
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A strong match for readers drawn to Greek mythology retellings, powerful witches, gods and mortals, and character-driven historical fantasy.
CIRCE
Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Travis' Picks · Historical Fantasy · Pre-History | Ancient History
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A #1 New York Times bestseller, Circe was described by The New York Times as “[A] bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story.” The novel reimagines the sorceress of The Odyssey as she discovers witchcraft, is exiled by Zeus, and must decide whether she belongs with the gods or the mortals she has come to love, with a 4.5-star rating from more than 95,600 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers drawn to Greek mythology retellings, powerful witches, gods and mortals, and character-driven historical fantasy.
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This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, *The New York Times*).**
In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves.
Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus.
But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.
With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world.
#1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.
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A sharp fit for readers who enjoy witty literary fiction, eccentric families, unconventional storytelling, and complicated mother-daughter relationships.
Where’d You Go, Bernadette
Literary Fiction
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Called “whip-smart and divinely funny” by The New York Times, Where’d You Go, Bernadette follows 15-year-old Bee as she pieces together emails, official documents, and secret correspondence to find her missing mother, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 36,800 Amazon reviewers. A sharp fit for readers who enjoy witty literary fiction, eccentric families, unconventional storytelling, and complicated mother-daughter relationships.
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A misanthropic matriarch leaves her eccentric family in crisis when she mysteriously disappears in this "whip-smart and divinely funny" novel that inspired the movie starring Cate Blanchett (New York Times).
Bernadette Fox is notorious. To her Microsoft-guru husband, she's a fearlessly opinionated partner; to fellow private-school mothers in Seattle, she's a disgrace; to design mavens, she's a revolutionary architect; and to 15-year-old Bee, she is her best friend and, simply, Mom.
Then Bernadette vanishes. It all began when Bee aced her report card and claimed her promised reward: a family trip to Antarctica. But Bernadette's intensifying allergy to Seattle -- and people in general -- has made her so agoraphobic that a virtual assistant in India now runs her most basic errands. A trip to the end of the earth is problematic.
To find her mother, Bee compiles email messages, official documents, and secret correspondence -- creating a compulsively readable and surprisingly touching novel about misplaced genius and a mother and daughter's role in an absurd world.
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Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s introduces the unforgettable Holly Golightly, a woman whose charm, wit, and mystery still captivate.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s introduces the unforgettable Holly Golightly, a woman whose charm, wit, and mystery still captivate. This edition also includes three of Capote’s finest short stories, from a tender holiday memory to a tale of unlikely friendship. With enduring elegance and emotional depth, it remains a literary treasure for lovers of classic fiction.
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Holly Golightly is unlike anyone you’ve ever met. Sophisticated yet naïve, charming yet elusive, she drifts through 1940s New York with a philosophy that nothing bad can happen to you at Tiffany’s. In Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Truman Capote crafts an unforgettable portrait of a woman whose name and style have become iconic, blending humor, fragility, and quiet heartbreak.
This edition also features three celebrated short stories. House of Flowers tells of love in a Caribbean brothel. A Diamond Guitar explores friendship in a Southern prison. A Christmas Memory captures the bittersweet bond between a boy and an elderly cousin in what the Saturday Review called one of the most moving stories in our language.
Capote’s prose shimmers with beauty, insight, and a touch of melancholy.
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A 4.4-star page-turner perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lisa Jewell.
Three Mothers
Literary Fiction · Psychological Fiction
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When a teenager dies in a hit-and-run, three women are left to navigate the fallout—each with secrets to protect. In Three Mothers, bestselling author Hannah Beckerman delivers tense domestic suspense with emotional depth, social insight, and a final twist you won’t see coming. A 4.4-star page-turner perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lisa Jewell.
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When seventeen-year-old Isla Richardson is killed in a hit-and-run, three women’s lives begin to unravel.
Abby, Isla’s grieving mother, is no stranger to loss. But as she searches for answers, she uncovers secrets that make her question everything she knew about her daughter. Nicole, Abby’s best friend, is hiding a truth that could shatter her own family. And Jenna, a mother with a dark past, will do anything to protect her son—even if it means hiding the truth about Isla’s death.
As suspicion grows and lives collide, each mother is forced to confront what she’s willing to sacrifice for the ones she loves.
Three Mothers is a gripping domestic suspense that asks: how far would you go to protect your child?
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Sisterhood, secrets, and supernatural peril collide in Dark Waters by Shannon Mayer.
Dark Waters
Urban Fantasy · Fantasy · Teen + Young Adult · Coming of Age
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Sisterhood, secrets, and supernatural peril collide in Dark Waters by Shannon Mayer. When a vacation unravels into a Fae-fueled nightmare, two sisters must survive betrayal, illusion, and divided loyalties. With a blend of dark fantasy and emotional depth, this gripping story of love, magic, and destiny will pull you under and refuse to let go.
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What begins as a relaxing getaway turns into a waking nightmare when sisters find themselves caught between warring factions of the Fae. One light, one dark. Neither to be trusted.
Torn from each other by magic and lies, the sisters must fight through illusion, betrayal, and ancient powers to reunite. Each faces impossible choices and shifting loyalties in a realm where nothing is as it seems and danger waits beneath every wave.
As the truth behind their bloodline surfaces, the stakes grow higher. Their bond may be the only thing standing between salvation and chaos.
In Dark Waters, Shannon Mayer delivers a pulse-pounding tale of sisterhood, survival, and supernatural conflict. When love is all you have left, how far will you go to protect it?
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In this bold speculative tale set in 1950s America, women across the country transform into dragons—and no one wants to talk about it.
When Women Were Dragons
Fantasy · Coming of Age · Historical Fantasy
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In this bold speculative tale set in 1950s America, women across the country transform into dragons—and no one wants to talk about it. When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill blends feminist fury with fantastical fire, earning acclaim from Lev Grossman and Bonnie Garmus and a 4.3-star rating on Amazon. Prepare for a story that soars.
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In 1955, thousands of women in America sprouted wings, breathed fire, and disappeared into the sky. No one talks about it—not the government, not your neighbors, and definitely not your mother.
Young Alex Green is growing up in the shadow of the Mass Dragoning, a taboo event that stole her aunt, shook her family, and ignited a quiet fury she’s not allowed to name. Her world tells her to be quiet, to be good, and above all, to forget.
But dragons do not forget.
As Alex begins to question the lies around her and uncovers the truth behind what really happened, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to reclaim her voice.
In a world terrified of female power, what happens when women finally take flight?
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A life that appears complete can still feel profoundly unfinished.
Veronika Decides to Die
Literary Fiction
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A life that appears complete can still feel profoundly unfinished. After a suicide attempt leaves her confined to a mental hospital and facing a limited future, Veronika begins to question what it truly means to live fully. Through encounters that challenge society’s definitions of normal and sane, she confronts fear, desire, and freedom. Veronika Decides to Die is a philosophical novel about despair, awakening, and the courage to choose authenticity.
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A thrilling tale of resilience and radical self-realization—From the international bestselling author comes an emotional journey of profound healing by challenging assumptions and overcoming life’s darkest moments with clarity and conviction.
This captivating and life-affirming tale follows twenty-four-year-old Veronika, who on the surface has it all: youth, beauty, and a loving family. Yet, she feels something crucial is missing. Taking a drastic step, she consumes a handful of sleeping pills, expecting to slip away from life. Instead, she awakens in a mental hospital, with the revelation that she has mere days to live.
Drawing from Paulo Coelho's own life experiences, this profound and thought-provoking book delves deeply into the essence of madness, exploring its many layers and celebrating those who dare to challenge societal norms. By questioning what the world deems "normal," this inspirational life story provokes readers to reflect on their own perspectives and embrace the unconventional—wherever it may bring you.
In Coelho's signature style, this novel is a bold and emotional exploration of a young woman's internal struggle between despair and the possibility of liberation. Through her spiritual journey, it reveals the power of self-discovery and the courage it takes to break free from the expectations placed upon us. Offering readers a luminous glimpse into the beauty, hope, and potential of each new day, Veronika's story is one of transformation and personal growth—and an awakening to life’s infinite possibilities and a reassurance that it is never too late to find the courage to live authentically and fully.
“A highly original, moving, and ultimately life-affirming book.” – Sunday Mirror (London)
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Clever, chilling, and emotionally layered, this is a must-read for fans of The Silent Patient and Before I Go to Sleep.
The Forgetting
Literary Fiction · Psychological Fiction
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With 4.4 stars on Amazon, The Forgetting by Hannah Beckerman is a gripping psychological thriller where memory loss hides life-shattering secrets. When two women’s lives collide across miles and timelines, nothing is as it seems. Clever, chilling, and emotionally layered, this is a must-read for fans of The Silent Patient and Before I Go to Sleep.
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Anna wakes up in a London hospital with no memory—not of her home, her life, or the man who claims to be her devoted husband.
A hundred miles away, Livvy is settling into new motherhood and married life, until her estranged mother-in-law arrives with disturbing claims about Livvy’s past. Suddenly, her perfect life feels like someone else’s fiction.
As the two women navigate foggy memories and growing unease, their stories begin to converge—revealing a secret that changes everything.
From the bestselling author of If Only I Could Tell You, The Forgetting is a haunting psychological thriller about identity, memory, and the lies we tell to survive. Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient and Before I Go to Sleep, this is a twist you won’t forget.
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A single choice made in youth ripples across decades, reshaping a family’s fate far from home.
Pachinko
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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A single choice made in youth ripples across decades, reshaping a family’s fate far from home. Pachinko begins with Sunja’s unexpected pregnancy and follows the generations that come after as they navigate exile, survival, ambition, and belonging in 20th-century Japan. Min Jin Lee writes with emotional precision, turning one family’s story into a sweeping historical novel about sacrifice, resilience, and identity.
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In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan.
"Stunning." —The New York Times Book Review
In the early 1900s, teenaged Sunja, the adored daughter of a crippled fisherman, falls for a wealthy stranger. When she discovers she is pregnant–and that her lover is married—she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through on his way to Japan. But her decision to abandon her home, and to reject her son's powerful father, sets off a dramatic saga that will echo down through the generations.
Profoundly moving, Pachinko is a story of love, sacrifice, ambition, and loyalty.
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Twisty, paranoid, and completely addictive, this is the next must-read for fans of Black Mirror, The One, and high-stakes conspiracy thrillers.
The Minders
Psychological Fiction · Sci-Fi · Techno-Thriller
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With 4.3 stars on Amazon, The Minders is John Marrs’ pulse-pounding near-future thriller where five people carry classified secrets in their DNA. But one of them isn’t who they seem. Twisty, paranoid, and completely addictive, this is the next must-read for fans of Black Mirror, The One, and high-stakes conspiracy thrillers.
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What if the government’s biggest secrets were locked inside your head?
In a future where data is too dangerous to store digitally, five strangers are chosen for a radical solution: have classified intel encoded into their DNA. As newly minted “Minders,” they each carry the nation’s most explosive truths—off the grid, untraceable, and walking targets.
Given new identities and a fresh start, they’re promised safety and purpose. But each of them harbors secrets of their own—and one among them can’t be trusted.
From the bestselling author of The One, The Minders is a fast-paced, paranoia-fueled thriller that asks how far you'd go to protect what you know—and who you really are when no one else is watching.
Because when everyone’s a secret, who’s keeping score?
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