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by Steve Berry
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Cotton Malone uncovers Thomas Jefferson's secrets to stop a shadowy pirate society from using a hidden constitutional clause to fuel presidential assassinations.
by Erica Jong
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In 1970s Europe, a psychoanalyst's wife leaves her husband for a quest of sexual freedom and self-discovery, only to learn that freedom and fulfillment are not always the same.
by Jay Kristoff
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As darkness threatens the Republic, assassin Mia Corvere journeys with allies and enemies to uncover the truth of her existence and confront the forces that seek to extinguish all light.
by Agatha Christie
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When a prank involving eight alarm clocks ends in the discovery of a dead body and a missing timepiece, a seemingly innocent game at Chimneys transforms into a perilous quest to unravel a fatal mystery.
by Joseph Conrad
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A Russian spy in London plans a disastrous anarchist bombing, exposing the dark ironies and widespread fear hidden beneath Edwardian society.
by Judith Guest
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Haunted by his brother's accidental death, a guilt-ridden teenager's struggle with depression forces his seemingly perfect family to confront their unspoken grief and fractured relationships.
by John Brooks
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Explore the dramatic stories of corporate America, from Ford's Edsel failure to Xerox's rapid growth, revealing lessons in ambition, innovation, and human error that resonate through business history.
by S.E. Hinton
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In a gritty world of street fights and pool halls, a tough-talking teen idolizes his enigmatic, motorcycle-riding older brother, only to discover that chasing his brother's legend might shatter his own.
by John Locke
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John Locke's treatise, written during a time of absolute monarchy, champions individual liberty, limited government, and the right of the people to overthrow tyranny, fundamentally changing political thought.
by Gordon Korman
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A middle school prankster's accidental enrollment in a gifted academy reveals that true genius might just be the unexpected spark he brings to a world of high IQs.
by James Luceno
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Explore the chilling origin of Palpatine's master, Darth Plagueis, as he ruthlessly pursues immortality through the dark side, only to sow the seeds of his own betrayal by his ambitious apprentice, Darth Sidious.
by Maryrose Wood
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A determined young governess must civilize three wild, dog-like children at a mysterious estate, all while unraveling the secrets of their past before Lady Constance's holiday ball.
by Mary Kay Andrews
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A ninety-nine-year-old heiress tasks a young attorney with unraveling a decades-old murder and reconciling the fractured legacies of her youthful 'High Tide Club' friends on a secluded, secret-filled island.
by Sara Shepard
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A murdered girl's long-lost twin sister steps into her seemingly perfect life to unmask a killer, only to discover a web of dangerous games and vengeful secrets that put her own life at risk.
by D.H. Lawrence
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Three generations of the Brangwen family struggle with their rural roots and a deep need for personal freedom, leading to Ursula's rebellion against Edwardian society.
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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An impoverished American boy's kindness changes his aristocratic British grandfather, but a rival challenges his claim to the earldom.
by Gail Carson Levine
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In a kingdom obsessed with beauty, an "ugly" girl with a magical voice must navigate a charming prince and a treacherous queen to discover her own exquisite worth.
by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
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In a village hunted by a werewolf, a young woman caught between two lovers realizes she alone can hear the beast's voice, forcing her to confront a dark secret connecting her to the creature before the blood moon destroys everyone she loves.
by Meg Cabot
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When prom night involves dates like the Grim Reaper or angels fighting demons, these five supernatural tales redefine 'bad prom night' with a vengeance.
by Robert Greene
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This guide unpacks the methods of history's most compelling figures, showing how to master influence and persuasion.
by Jaclyn Moriarty
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Three Aussie pen pals navigate mistaken identities, secret crushes, and schoolyard revenge through letters, emails, and diaries, all while trying to save their pen pal project.
by Dian Fossey
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In the heart of an African rainforest, Dian Fossey dedicates thirteen years to unraveling the complex lives of mountain gorillas, transforming scientific understanding and sacrificing everything in her fight for their survival.
by J.D. Barker
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A detective races against time to decipher a dead serial killer's final, elaborate puzzle, navigating the psychopath's chilling diary and his own fractured past to save a kidnapped victim who may still be alive.
by Darcie Chan
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A reclusive, disfigured widow, hidden for decades in a marble mansion, holds a secret that will unravel the lives of a quaint Vermont town, from its nosy newcomers to a spoon-stealing priest.