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by Ruth Ozeki
4.0(14,376)
A Japanese-American TV producer uncovers the dark truths of industrial agriculture and its impact on women's bodies while filming a meat-sponsored show, leading her to a connection with a struggling Japanese housewife.
by Anna Quindlen
4.1(14,372)
A woman flees her abusive husband with her son, reinventing herself in a new city while constantly looking over her shoulder, knowing his possessive love will inevitably hunt her down.
by Rosalie Ham
3.4(14,371)
Armed with a sewing machine and Parisian haute couture, a wronged dressmaker returns to her dusty Australian hometown to stitch a dazzling path of revenge through the very women who once cast her out.
by Erin Hunter
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A drought threatens the warrior Clans. Three cats with special powers await a fourth apprentice, who is fated to complete a prophecy vital for their survival.
by Philip Roth
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A brilliant but overbearing young man's rigid adherence to principle and unspoken desires unravel his promising future amidst the anxieties of the Korean War era.
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
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When a snarky new girl moves to West Virginia, she discovers her infuriatingly attractive neighbor is an alien who accidentally marks her, thrusting her into a dangerous intergalactic conflict where staying close to him is her only chance of survival, if she doesn't kill him first.
by Jennifer Roy
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A young girl named Syvia shows courage and endures heartbreak in the Lodz ghetto, fighting for survival, told in free verse.
by Roddy Doyle
4.0(14,347)
In Dublin's working-class streets, amateur musicians led by Jimmy Rabbitte and Joey 'The Lips' Fagan form a Motown tribute band, only to find their biggest challenge is keeping their chaotic personal lives and egos from tearing their dream apart.
by Francine Rivers
4.2(14,345)
A pastor's ambition to build his church conflicts with his wife's spiritual wisdom, making them face the real cost of their faith and God's will.
by Jane Gardam
3.9(14,335)
An eighty-year-old retired judge, haunted by a brutal childhood in the fading British Empire, confronts the indelible stains of his past in a lyrical journey through memory and regret.
by Euripides
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When gods stay silent, Euripides shows the raw human rage of betrayed queens and vengeful daughters as they break society's rules to get their horrific justice.
by Jeff Brown
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After waking up as thin as a pancake, a boy named Stanley discovers the unexpected advantages of his new two-dimensional life, from sliding under doors to traveling in an envelope, ultimately becoming an unlikely hero who helps catch art thieves.
by John Updike
4.0(14,324)
As his body fails in the late 1980s, former basketball star Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom deals with a struggling son, an independent wife, and a lifetime of choices, searching for meaning in his final years.
by Lisi Harrison
3.8(14,317)
As Christmas nears, the Body Alive Dance Studio becomes a place of ambition and betrayal, where friendships are tested and rivalries ignite amid dance moves and holiday drama.
by Maggie O'Farrell
3.9(14,317)
Fifty years apart, a Soho reporter embracing unconventional motherhood and a present-day painter grappling with fragmented memories are linked by art, love, and a secret that unravels their lives.
by Lang Leav
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Lang Leav's "The Universe of Us" explores human emotion, mapping love, loss, and the search for self against a celestial background.
by Dr. Seuss
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In a kingdom where royal decree dictates absurd fashion, a boy named Bartholomew discovers his hat collection is endlessly multiplying, leading to a hilariously defiant stand against a tyrannical king and the very laws of nature.
by Dathan Auerbach
3.9(14,310)
A man unearths the fragmented, bizarre memories of his childhood, only to discover they're all threads in a single, terrifying story woven by a persistent, unseen horror.
by Yoon Ha Lee
3.8(14,309)
To reclaim a star fortress and redeem her name, a disgraced captain must resurrect a brilliant but mad general, risking not just her career but her very soul to an undead tactician who might betray her at any moment.
by Alison G. Bailey
4.0(14,292)
A young woman, caught between her fear of ruining a perfect friendship and her desire for first love, must face time's fleeting nature before she loses her chance at happiness with the boy who means everything to her.
by Christopher Paul Curtis
4.1(14,287)
During the Great Depression, a bright young girl named Deza holds onto her family's motto of 'wonderful' as they face joblessness, shantytowns, and separation, showing her strength amidst the crumbling American dream.
by Alice Walker
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Tashi, an Olinka woman, grapples with the shattering aftermath of childhood genital mutilation, her journey through madness a battle for selfhood against tradition and trauma.
by Sawyer Bennett
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A grieving hockey star finds unexpected healing and a second chance at love with his son's captivating new nanny.
by Antonia Fraser
4.0(14,271)
Mary Stuart, a queen born to three crowns, instead found her life defined by an impulsive heart, scandalous passions, and a deadly rivalry with Elizabeth I that ultimately led to her beheading.