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Sasha Samokhina never applied to the Institute of Special Technologies—she was chosen.
Vita Nostra
Fantasy · Literary Fiction · Coming of Age
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Sasha Samokhina never applied to the Institute of Special Technologies—she was chosen. At this strange, terrifying school, the books are unreadable, the lessons incomprehensible, and failure brings punishment not to students, but to their families. Yet Sasha’s transformation is irresistible. A dark, philosophical fantasy in the vein of The Magicians, Vita Nostra is unlike anything you’ve ever read.
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A school like no other. A curriculum beyond comprehension. A price too terrifying to imagine.
Sasha Samokhina never applied to the Institute of Special Technologies—she was chosen. In a remote village, she finds herself trapped in a school unlike any other. The books cannot be read, the lessons refuse memorization, and failure doesn’t bring punishment upon the students—it falls upon their families.
Yet despite the fear, something inside Sasha is changing. She is learning things that defy reality, bending the rules of matter and time itself. And though she should run, she cannot imagine wanting anything else.
A mind-bending mix of philosophy, suspense, and dark fantasy, Vita Nostra is the anti-Harry Potter you didn’t know you needed. Perfect for fans of The Magicians and The Historian, this international sensation will leave you questioning everything.
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This will appeal to readers who like historical fiction about witch persecutions, religious fear, isolated communities, and bleak seventeenth-century settings.
An Age of Winters
Literary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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In 1625, disease, famine, bitter winter, and accusations of witchcraft have put the German village of Eisbach on edge. Maidservant Katarin Jaspers becomes increasingly drawn to Reverend Zacharias Engel as his hunt for suspected diabolism fuels fear, rivalry, and suspicion throughout the village. This will appeal to readers who like historical fiction about witch persecutions, religious fear, isolated communities, and bleak seventeenth-century settings.
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In the seventeenth century, witchfinders rule and paranoia thrives in a chilling novel about unrequited love, persecution, and betrayal by the bestselling author of The Road Beyond Ruin and Broken Angels.
In 1625, the Franconian village of Eisbach has been plagued by disease, famine, heinous crimes, and a merciless winter. Katarin Jaspers is the maidservant to the enigmatic Reverend Zacharias Engel, appointed by Rome to cure the village of suspected diabolism and save every God-fearing soul.
Zacharias soon finds his first witch, and the public burning of a local man could spell the end of misfortune. As a sense of peace settles over the village, Katarin finds herself increasingly infatuated with Zacharias, who is a disruption to her predictable existence and a balm for her cruel past. But peace for Katarin is short-lived. Margaretha Katz—the new midwife—is seen as a rival for the reverend’s attention. Fear and recrimination reach a fever pitch when a great tragedy sets the town fully on edge.
With the walls of winter closing in around Eisbach once again, rumours flourish and villagers turn on each other. Now, no one is safe from the pyre.
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In a tiny Armenian mountain village where miracles, gossip, and stubborn hope all seem to live side by side, one woman’s expectation of death sparks an unexpected new…
Three Apples Fell from the Sky
Literary Fiction · Magical Realism
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In a tiny Armenian mountain village where miracles, gossip, and stubborn hope all seem to live side by side, one woman’s expectation of death sparks an unexpected new beginning. When Anatolia’s quiet routine is interrupted by a surprise proposal, the whole village is drawn into a tender story of love, friendship, and second chances. Three Apples Fell from the Sky is warm, whimsical, and full of the kind of community charm that lingers.
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The Russian bestseller about love and second chances, brimming with warmth and humour
In the tiny village of Maran nestled high in the Armenian mountains, a place where dreams, curses and miracles are taken very seriously, a close-knit community bickers, gossips and laughs, untouched by the passage of time. A lifelong resident, Anatolia is happily set in her ways. Until, that is, she wakes up one day utterly convinced that she is dying. She lies down on her bed and prepares to meet her maker, but just when she thinks everything is ready, she is interrupted by a surprise visit from a neighbour with an unexpected proposal.
So begins a tale of unforeseen twists and unlikely romance that will turn Maran on its head and breathe a new lease of life into a forgotten village. Narine Abgaryan's enchanting fable is a heart-warming tale of community, courage, and the irresistible joy of everyday friendship.
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Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Lisa Genova.
House on Fire
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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Her father is slipping away. Her mother wants mercy. But for Bernadette, keeping her promise might mean crossing a line she can’t uncross. House on Fire is an award-winning, emotionally charged story about family, friendship, and the impossible choices that come with loving someone deeply. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Lisa Genova.
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Bernadette Rogers made a promise: never put her father in a nursing home. But now he’s fading into late-stage dementia, and her mother wants her to go even further—to help end his life. As an ICU nurse, Bernadette knows death intimately. But this isn’t assisted suicide. It’s something darker.
Her mother is desperate. Her sister calls it a sin. Her ex thinks it’s only a matter of time. And when her best friend offers to help, Bernadette’s two-week break becomes a gut-wrenching battle between love, morality, and the promises we make.
Winner of multiple awards, House on Fire is a deeply moving exploration of end-of-life choices, family bonds, and how far we’ll go to keep our word—even when keeping it may break us.
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From the ashes of Nagasaki to the deserts of Afghanistan, Burnt Shadows follows Hiroko Tanaka’s journey through decades of love, loss, and political upheaval.
Burnt Shadows
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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From the ashes of Nagasaki to the deserts of Afghanistan, Burnt Shadows follows Hiroko Tanaka’s journey through decades of love, loss, and political upheaval. A finalist for the Orange Prize and winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, Kamila Shamsie’s sweeping novel is a haunting, breathtaking meditation on the enduring scars of history.
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On August 9, 1945, Hiroko Tanaka steps onto her veranda in Nagasaki. Moments later, her world is consumed by fire. Branded—literally and figuratively—by the atomic bomb, Hiroko flees Japan in search of a life untouched by devastation.
But history follows her. In Delhi, she finds unexpected love amid the unraveling of British colonial rule. In post-9/11 New York, she confronts new fears and familiar fractures. And in Afghanistan, the past collides with the present in a shattering reckoning.
Spanning continents and generations, Burnt Shadows is a masterful meditation on love, loss, displacement, and the haunting legacy of war. Kamila Shamsie crafts a sweeping, emotionally resonant epic that traces the personal cost of global conflict with rare beauty and devastating clarity.
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Spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women, A Council of Dolls explores love, survival, and the legacy of boarding schools through the eyes—and voices—of the dolls these women…
A Council of Dolls
Literary Fiction
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Spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women, A Council of Dolls explores love, survival, and the legacy of boarding schools through the eyes—and voices—of the dolls these women carried. From brutal histories to enduring strength, Mona Susan Power’s acclaimed novel is a powerful, luminous story longlisted for the National Book Award. A masterpiece of memory, spirit, and healing.
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Spanning three generations of Yanktonai Dakota women, A Council of Dolls is a haunting, luminous novel about survival, memory, and ancestral love. In 1961, young Sissy finds comfort—and maybe salvation—in whispered advice from her doll, Ethel. In 1925, Lillian clings to her fierce sister and her doll, Mae, as they endure the cruelty of an Indian boarding school. And in 1888, Cora is sent to be “civilized,” but when her treasured doll Winona is destroyed, she discovers that some spirits refuse to be silenced.
Told through the quiet power of dolls passed down through generations, Mona Susan Power’s long-awaited novel is a spellbinding testament to the resilience of Indigenous women. Longlisted for the National Book Award, it is devastating, redemptive, and unforgettable.
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A child of poverty.
My Notorious Life
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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A child of poverty. A woman of power. A name that shook Victorian New York. Inspired by a real-life midwife called “the Wickedest Woman in New York,” My Notorious Life is a riveting tale of ambition, scandal, and the fight for women’s rights. Fans of bold heroines and gripping historical fiction won’t be able to put this one down.
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From the gritty streets of 1860s New York to the gilded halls of Fifth Avenue, Axie Muldoon rises from an impoverished Irish immigrant to one of the most powerful—and controversial—women of her time.
Forcibly separated from her family and apprenticed to a doctor, Axie turns her hard-won knowledge into a thriving midwifery business, offering services few dare speak of. But as she gains wealth and influence, she also attracts enemies—none more relentless than Anthony Comstock, a crusading official determined to see her destroyed.
Inspired by a true story, My Notorious Life is a sweeping, provocative novel of ambition, love, and a fearless fight for women’s rights. A gripping tale of power, scandal, and survival, this is historical fiction at its most unforgettable.
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Big dreams.
These Girls
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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Big dreams. Bigger secrets. In Sarah Pekkanen’s true-to-life novel, three women navigating New York’s glossy magazine world discover that ambition, heartbreak, and self-worth are anything but simple. As Cate, Renee, and Abby’s lives collide, they find the one thing they didn’t know they needed: each other. A heartfelt story of friendship, survival, and second chances.
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In a city of millions, three women become each other’s unexpected lifeline. Cate has just landed her dream job as features editor at Gloss magazine—but juggling ambition and office politics proves more treacherous than she expected. Her roommate Renee is desperate to climb the ranks at Gloss too, but toxic beauty standards drive her to dangerous extremes.
When they take in Abby, a quiet former grad student who fled her seemingly perfect life in D.C., the apartment becomes a refuge none of them knew they needed. As secrets surface and pressures mount, Cate, Renee, and Abby realize that while family may shape us, it’s friendship that can save us.
Sarah Pekkanen’s emotionally resonant novel is a powerful portrait of modern womanhood, self-discovery, and the bonds that hold us together.
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This will appeal to readers who enjoy literary mysteries with interconnected characters, psychological depth, and complicated investigations.
When Will There Be Good News?
Literary Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
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Thirty years after Joanna Mason survives the murder of her family, her life becomes entangled with ex-detective Jackson Brodie and sixteen-year-old Reggie as violence, disappearance, and coincidence bring their stories together, with a 4.4-star rating from more than 2,200 Amazon reviewers. This will appeal to readers who enjoy literary mysteries with interconnected characters, psychological depth, and complicated investigations.
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The third installment in Kate Atkinson's wildly beloved series of Jackson Brodie Mysteries: a complex tale of murder, coincidence, and connected lives.
On a hot summer day, Joanna Mason's family slowly wanders home along a country lane. A moment later, Joanna's life is changed forever...
On a dark night thirty years later, ex-detective Jackson Brodie finds himself on a train that is both crowded and late. Lost in his thoughts, he suddenly hears a shocking sound...
At the end of a long day, 16-year-old Reggie is looking forward to watching a little TV. Then a terrifying noise shatters her peaceful evening. Luckily, Reggie makes it a point to be prepared for an emergency...
These three lives come together in unexpected and deeply thrilling ways in the latest novel from Kate Atkinson, the critically acclaimed author who Harlan Coben calls "an absolute must-read."
"As a reader, I was charmed. As a novelist, I was staggered by Kate Atkinson's narrative wizardry." -- Stephen King
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A must-read for fans of Dennis Lehane and Ron Rash.
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · Contemporary Fiction
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A decades-old crime. A fractured friendship. A new disappearance that reopens old wounds. Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter is a haunting Southern noir that follows two estranged men—one a pariah, the other a cop—forced to reckon with their past when a girl vanishes from their small Mississippi town. A must-read for fans of Dennis Lehane and Ron Rash.
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Larry Ott has lived under a cloud of suspicion for decades. When he was a teenager, a girl vanished after a date with him, and though no evidence ever surfaced, the town branded him guilty. Now, years later, another girl is missing—and once again, all eyes are on Larry.
Silas "32" Jones, once Larry’s childhood friend, left town years ago. Now he’s back, wearing a badge, and forced to confront not just the new crime but the ghosts of a friendship shattered by the past. As buried secrets rise and the lines between truth and perception blur, the two men must finally face what really happened all those years ago.
A gripping mix of crime and Southern literary fiction, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter is a haunting story of guilt, redemption, and reckoning.
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A widow seeking freedom.
The Essex Serpent
Literary Fiction · Mystery · Thriller
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A widow seeking freedom. A vicar holding onto faith. A mythical creature lurking in the mist. In 1893 Essex, Cora Seaborne investigates the legend of the Essex Serpent, convinced it’s a scientific marvel rather than a supernatural terror. But as she clashes with Reverend William Ransome, their search for truth leads to an unexpected, life-altering connection. Now an Apple TV+ series!
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A widow seeking freedom. A vicar holding onto faith. A legendary creature lurking in the mist.
London, 1893: When Cora Seaborne’s oppressive husband dies, she leaves behind society’s expectations for the windswept marshes of Essex. There, she hears whispers of the Essex Serpent—a fearsome beast that has supposedly returned after three hundred years. Convinced the creature is a scientific marvel rather than a supernatural terror, Cora sets out to investigate.
Her search brings her to Reverend William Ransome, a man who sees the panic gripping his village as a test of faith. As science and religion collide, so do their lives—sparking an intense relationship that neither of them expected.
A Washington Post Notable Book and now an Apple TV+ series, The Essex Serpent is a mesmerizing historical novel of myth, love, and the battle between reason and belief.
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When a terminal diagnosis coincides with news of an impending cosmic extinction, one family faces the end of everything at once.
I Think We’ve Been Here Before
Dystopian · Literary Fiction
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When a terminal diagnosis coincides with news of an impending cosmic extinction, one family faces the end of everything at once. On a Saskatchewan farm, Marlen and Hilda Jorgensen gather their loved ones as reality bends and long-buried connections resurface. This speculative novel explores memory, mortality, and human connection with quiet wonder and emotional depth.
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With the end of the world predicted, reality bends in an unexpectedly quirky novel about human connection and the meaning of life and death by the bestselling author of Sorry I Missed You.
Marlen and Hilda Jorgensen’s family has received two significant pieces of news: one, Marlen has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Two, a cosmic blast is set to render humanity extinct within a matter of months. It seems the coming Christmas on their Saskatchewan farm could be their last.
Preparing for the inevitable, they navigate the time they have left together. Marlen and Hilda have channeled their energy into improbably prophetic works of art. Hilda’s elderly father receives a longed-for visitor from his past. Hilda’s teenaged nephew goes missing, and his mother refuses to believe the world is ending. All the while, Hilda’s daughter struggles to find her way home from Berlin with the help of an oddly familiar stranger. For everyone, there’s an unsettling feeling that this unprecedented reality is something they remember.
As the planet holds its collective breath to see what happens next amid chaos, denial, acceptance, and hope, this one family determines to live every moment as if it’s their last. Because, well, it just might be.
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