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Haunted by his brother’s suicide, Aidan drifts through life—until he meets Zeke, a fearless skateboarder who forces him to confront truths he’s buried.
We Don’t Matter
LGBTQIA+ · Coming of Age
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Haunted by his brother’s suicide, Aidan drifts through life—until he meets Zeke, a fearless skateboarder who forces him to confront truths he’s buried. Their deepening bond offers love and purpose, but when police violence puts them in danger, they must decide: run or fight? A gripping, emotional journey of identity, love, and resistance.
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At twenty-two, Aidan Osher is lost. Still reeling from his brother’s suicide, he’s about to graduate film school in Seattle with no real direction—until he meets Zeke. Fearless, unapologetic, and openly gay, Zeke forces Aidan to question everything he thought he knew about himself. As their friendship deepens into something more, Aidan finds in Zeke a love he never expected and a purpose he never imagined.
But when police brutality against a local homeless encampment puts Aidan and Zeke in danger, they must make an impossible choice: run for their lives or stand and fight for justice. As past traumas resurface and new threats loom, Aidan and Zeke must find the strength to defy a world determined to silence them. Love, identity, and survival collide in this powerful and timely novel.
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Smart, witty, and unforgettable—perfect for fans of literary romance!
Foreign Affairs
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Contemporary Romance
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A brilliant Ivy League professor meets an unlikely match on a London-bound flight. A dashing academic finds himself entangled with England’s most glamorous actress. As these two unexpected romances unfold, love takes surprising turns in Alison Lurie’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Foreign Affairs. Smart, witty, and unforgettable—perfect for fans of literary romance!
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Vinnie Miner is a sharp-witted Ivy League professor accustomed to being overlooked—until an unlikely seatmate on a London-bound flight shakes up her world. Chuck Mumpson, a rawhide-tie-wearing sanitary engineer from Oklahoma, is everything Vinnie never imagined she’d be drawn to. But as their paths cross in unexpected ways, she begins to question what she truly wants.
Meanwhile, Vinnie’s dashing colleague, Fred Turner, is also in London, nursing a bruised ego after a failed marriage. When he’s swept into the glamorous orbit of a high-profile British actress, his life transforms in ways he never saw coming.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Foreign Affairs is a brilliant, witty, and unexpectedl
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In the heart of Appalachia, Chris Avery and his best friends share an unbreakable bond—until one fateful mistake tears their world apart.
Whispering Winds of Appalachia
Literary Fiction
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In the heart of Appalachia, Chris Avery and his best friends share an unbreakable bond—until one fateful mistake tears their world apart. As echoes of the past haunt him, Chris must face the hardest decision of his life. Whispering Winds of Appalachia is a poignant, award-winning novel of friendship, redemption, and the weight of irreversible choices.
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A childhood paradise. A tragic mistake. A friendship that will be tested beyond measure.
In the rolling peaks of Southern Appalachia, Chris Avery finds a world untouched by time when his family moves to Brevard, North Carolina, in the early 1970s. Alongside his best friends, Walker Davis and Brook Palmer, Chris spends his childhood chasing waterfalls and brook trout, bound to both the land and each other.
But innocence is fleeting. When one irrevocable mistake shatters their idyllic world, Chris must confront painful truths—about friendship, love, and himself. As whispers of the past echo through the mountains, he faces an agonizing choice that could cost him everything.
Winner of the 2024 Gold Medal Southern Fiction IPPY Book Award, Whispering Winds of Appalachia is a deeply moving, unforgettable novel of friendship, redemption, and the haunting beauty of the past.
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A must-read for fans of domestic suspense!
Pretty Little Wife
Literary Fiction · Thriller
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A missing husband. A missing student. A town in chaos. But Lila Ridgefield isn’t worried—because she was the last person to see her husband’s body. And now, it’s gone. Pretty Little Wife is a dark, twisty thriller that will keep you hooked until the final shocking page. A must-read for fans of domestic suspense!
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Shouldn’t a dead husband stay dead?
Lila Ridgefield’s life looks picture-perfect in her idyllic college town. But appearances can be deceiving—Lila isn’t what she seems.
Months ago, a student vanished. Now, Lila’s husband, Aaron, is missing too. At first, the cases appear unrelated—until police uncover a pattern of disappearances that go back years. The town is in an uproar, desperate for answers.
Everyone is worried about Aaron. Everyone except Lila.
Because she was the last person to see his body. And now…it’s gone.
Twisty, dark, and utterly addictive, Pretty Little Wife is a gripping domestic thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Last Mrs. Parrish.
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Trapped in a brutal marriage, Eliza Sharpe arrives in Nassau seeking freedom—but finds only danger.
Strange Eden
Historical Fiction · Literary Fiction
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Trapped in a brutal marriage, Eliza Sharpe arrives in Nassau seeking freedom—but finds only danger. Her only solace is the sea… and a beguiling stranger named Jean. But rumors swirl around him, and their growing attraction could have deadly consequences. Strange Eden is a gripping, atmospheric historical fiction debut you won’t forget. Start the series today!
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A doomed marriage. A dangerous island. A love that could cost everything.
Nassau, 1791—Eliza Sharpe thought marriage would offer her freedom. Instead, it becomes her worst nightmare. Recently wed to Charles, a brooding soldier with a dark temper, Eliza arrives in the West Indies only to realize she has walked into a prison of her own making. Her new home hides sinister secrets, and the paradise she dreamed of is laced with cruelty and corruption.
Desperate to escape, she defies Charles by swimming in the forbidden waters—where she meets Jean, a beguiling stranger with a past as mysterious as her own. But rumors swirl around him, and surrendering to temptation could have deadly consequences.
On an island where nothing is as it seems, Eliza must fight for her freedom—and perhaps even find redemption in love.
Historical fiction with an edge—perfect for fans of gripping, atmospheric drama.
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Claude is five years old.
This Is How It Always Is
LGBTQIA+ · Literary Fiction
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Claude is five years old. He loves peanut butter sandwiches, wearing dresses, and dreams of being a girl. His family embraces him—but aren’t sure they’re ready to share that truth with the world. This Is How It Always Is is a powerful, moving novel about love, identity, and the secrets families keep. A Reese’s Book Club pick.
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New York Times Bestseller • Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick
"Every once in a while, I read a book that opens my eyes in a way I never expected." —Reese Witherspoon
This is how a family keeps a secret. And how that secret ends up keeping them.
Claude is five years old, the youngest of five brothers, and dreams of being a princess. When he grows up, he wants to be a girl. Rosie and Penn love Claude for exactly who Claude is—but they aren’t sure they’re ready to share that truth with the world. Soon, the entire family is keeping Claude’s secret. Until one day, it explodes.
A deeply moving novel of transformation, love, and family, This Is How It Always Is is a powerful story about parenting, identity, and the ever-changing nature of truth.
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This will appeal to readers who want emotional crime thrillers built around family, grief, and suspicion.
Someone You Know
Literary Fiction · Thriller
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Called “Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing” by Peter James, Someone You Know follows a mother whose daughter is found dying in her basement and leaves behind one terrifying clue: “pushed.” Someone close is keeping secrets, with a 4.0-star average from more than 4,500 Goodreads ratings. This will appeal to readers who want emotional crime thrillers built around family, grief, and suspicion.
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SOMEONE KILLED YOUR DAUGHTER.
SOMEONE YOU KNOW...
*** SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH, from the bestselling author of FOUND***
'The unravelling of a family are brilliantly portrayed in this painfully realistic novel' SUNDAY TIMES
'Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing' PETER JAMES
Your daughter isn't answering your calls.
She's not replying to your messages.
You rush to her house.
She's slumped in the basement, dying and alone.
You desperately call for help.
She whispers a single word: 'pushed'.
Someone is keeping secrets.
And it must be someone you know...
'A tense and intriguing thriller you'll find difficult to put down' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'This razor-sharp thriller keeps you guessing until the last page' WOMAN'S OWN
Praise for Erin Kinsley:
'An unputdownable thriller.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'Sensitive and moving...but with a core of pure tension' SUNDAY TIMES
'Full of twists and turns to keep you guessing, this is a gripping and compelling read you won't want to put down' HEAT
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A strong match for readers who like reflective coming-of-age fiction about family, resilience, and unlikely friendships.
The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell
Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction
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Sam Hill, born with red pupils and bullied as “Sam Hell,” looks back on a life shaped by faith, friendship, tragedy, and the long road toward seeing what truly matters, with a 4.6-star rating from more than 107,600 Amazon reviewers. A strong match for readers who like reflective coming-of-age fiction about family, resilience, and unlikely friendships.
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Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s coming-of-age story is, according to Booklist, “a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border.”
Sam Hill always saw the world through different eyes. Born with red pupils, he was called “Devil Boy” or Sam “Hell” by his classmates; “God’s will” is what his mother called his ocular albinism. Her words were of little comfort, but Sam persevered, buoyed by his mother’s devout faith, his father’s practical wisdom, and his two other misfit friends.
Sam believed it was God who sent Ernie Cantwell, the only African American kid in his class, to be the friend he so desperately needed. And that it was God’s idea for Mickie Kennedy to storm into Our Lady of Mercy like a tornado, uprooting every rule Sam had been taught about boys and girls.
Forty years later, Sam, a small-town eye doctor, is no longer certain anything was by design—especially not the tragedy that caused him to turn his back on his friends, his hometown, and the life he’d always known. Running from the pain, eyes closed, served little purpose. Now, as he looks back on his life, Sam embarks on a journey that will take him halfway around the world. This time, his eyes are wide open—bringing into clear view what changed him, defined him, and made him so afraid, until he can finally see what truly matters.
Winner of Suspense Magazine’s Crimson Scribe Award.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric Nordic noir, small-town mysteries, complex investigators, and crimes rooted in the past.
The Creak on the Stairs
Literary Fiction · Mystery · Noir
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Called “a chilling demonstration of how monsters are made” by The Times, The Creak on the Stairs follows detective Elma as she returns to Akranes and investigates a woman’s murder at a lighthouse. The case exposes long-buried crimes, shattered memories, and dangerous secrets within the small Icelandic community, with a 4.2-star rating from more than 5,100 Amazon reviewers. Ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric Nordic noir, small-town mysteries, complex investigators, and crimes rooted in the past.
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When a body of a woman is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, it soon becomes clear that she's no stranger to the area.
Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who has returned to Akranes following a failed relationship, and her collegues Sævar and Hörður, commence an uneasy investigation, which uncovers a shocking secret in the dead woman's past that continues to reverberate in the present day …
But as Elma and her team make a series of discoveries, they bring to light a host of long-hidden crimes that shake the entire community. Sifting through the rubble of the townspeople's shattered memories, they have to dodge increasingly serious threats, and find justice … before it's too late.
For fans of Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Ruth Rendell, P D James, Sarah Hilary and Camilla Lackberg
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From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn author Betty Smith comes Tomorrow Will Be Better, a poignant novel of love, loss, and resilience in 1920s Brooklyn.
Tomorrow Will Be Better
Literary Fiction · Teen + Young Adult
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From A Tree Grows in Brooklyn author Betty Smith comes Tomorrow Will Be Better, a poignant novel of love, loss, and resilience in 1920s Brooklyn. Margy Shannon dreams of a better life, but when tragedy strikes, she must decide whether to accept her fate or fight for more. A rediscovered classic.
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"A rediscovered treasure." —The Washington Post
From Betty Smith, beloved author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, comes a poignant novel of love, marriage, poverty, and hope in 1920s Brooklyn.
Margy Shannon has always dreamed of a better life—one free from the bitterness and hardship that have worn down her parents. Her simple dreams include finding a husband, raising children, and creating a warm, stable home where love replaces fear. When she meets Frankie Malone, it feels like her future is finally falling into place.
But when tragedy strikes, Margy’s unwavering optimism is shaken. As she struggles to rebuild, she must decide: accept the life she’s given, or fight for the one she truly wants.
Told with Betty Smith’s signature warmth and insight, Tomorrow Will Be Better is a timeless tale of resilience and quiet courage.
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Rachael and Caide Abbott are liars—but are they killers?
Becoming Mrs. Abbott
Literary Fiction · Psychological Fiction · Psychological Thriller
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Rachael and Caide Abbott are liars—but are they killers? When a brutal murder shakes their town, all eyes turn to them. Desperate to clear their names, they fight to protect their secrets—until a horrifying tape changes everything. A chilling psychological thriller packed with secrets, lies, and shocking twists.
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The Abbotts are liars. That much is true.
But are they killers?
Rachael and Caide Abbott have built a perfect facade, hiding the chilling reality that exists behind closed doors. But when a brutal murder rocks their quiet community, the couple finds themselves at the center of suspicion.
Desperate to prove their innocence, they scramble to protect their secrets—until a tape surfaces with damning evidence. With shocking truths coming to light, Rachael and Caide are forced to ask themselves: How far will we go to protect the ones we love?
Can they trust anyone around them—including each other?
A gripping psychological thriller filled with secrets, lies, and chilling twists, this book was previously published as If It Walks Like a Killer.
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In The Remains of the Day, Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro paints a poignant portrait of Stevens, a devoted butler reflecting on decades of service at Darlington Hall.
The Remains of the Day
Historical Fiction · Contemporary Fiction · Historical Literary Fiction
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In The Remains of the Day, Booker Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro paints a poignant portrait of Stevens, a devoted butler reflecting on decades of service at Darlington Hall. As his memories unfold, Stevens must confront unsettling truths about loyalty, duty, and the life he sacrificed. A timeless classic from a Nobel Prize-winning author.
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BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • From the Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro
In The Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro delivers an intricate and profoundly moving portrait of duty, regret, and self-deception in post-World War II England.
Stevens, a perfect English butler, has dedicated over three decades of his life to service at Darlington Hall. As he embarks on a quiet country drive, he begins to reflect on his years under the "great gentleman" Lord Darlington, convinced that his loyalty and devotion served a noble cause. But as his memories unravel, Stevens is forced to confront troubling questions about Lord Darlington’s true character—and the sacrifices he made for a life of unquestioning duty.
The Remains of the Day is a masterful exploration of identity, dignity, and the haunting weight of missed opportunities.
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