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by John Dos Passos
3.8(6,123)
Through the lives of five Americans and appearances by historical figures, "The 42nd Parallel" shows a nation entering the 20th century, revealing the spirit of a young country about to change.
by Winston Graham
4.4(6,122)
Ross Poldark navigates London politics and his marriage in Cornwall. The feud with George Warleggan and the forbidden love of Morwenna and Drake threaten to cause new conflicts.
by Barry Lopez
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In "Arctic Dreams," Barry Lopez combines natural history with deep thought to show how the Far North's stark, grand landscape shapes human imagination and desire.
by Kat Falls
4.1(6,116)
To save her father, a defiant teen must brave a post-apocalyptic wasteland teeming with animalistic mutations and untamed flora, all while navigating a perilous alliance with a cunning, uncivilized guide.
by Ajay K. Pandey
4.1(6,108)
A planner's life changes when he meets a spontaneous woman, and he learns what their bond means when tragedy forces him to keep a bittersweet promise.
by Dylan Thomas
4.2(6,099)
In the whimsical Welsh coastal town of Llareggub, a single spring day unfolds through the dreams, desires, and absurdities of its unforgettable inhabitants, brought to life by Dylan Thomas's poetic genius.
by Ann M. Martin
4.0(6,095)
Two dolls, Annabelle and Tiffany, get more than they expected when a school trip goes wrong, leaving them with the harsh Mean Mimi, who wants to control all dolls.
by Teju Cole
3.7(6,092)
A Nigerian writer returns home to Lagos, navigating the city's chaotic energy, confronting a place both familiar and foreign as he tries to understand his past, his shifting present, and his own identity.
by Patricia Polacco
4.4(6,079)
During a thunderstorm, a girl and her grandmother quickly gather ingredients for a special 'Thunder Cake,' turning the girl's fear into a brave adventure and a delicious memory.
by P.L. Travers
4.1(6,078)
Mary Poppins takes the Banks children on park adventures, from dancing with their shadows to arguing with talking cats on distant planets, proving that even a park visit can lead to the most whimsical and unexpected experiences.
by Jeff Shaara
4.3(6,070)
Eisenhower's diverse army prepares to shatter Hitler's European fortress. Rommel's strategic skill is undermined by Hitler, while an 82nd Airborne sergeant drops behind enemy lines, and a 29th Infantry private braces for Omaha Beach. All converge on the D-Day invasion that reshaped history.
by Philip Kapleau
4.0(6,065)
Philip Kapleau explains Zen enlightenment by detailing its teachings, practice, and realization, offering a guide for spiritual seekers.
by Francis A. Schaeffer
4.2(6,064)
Francis Schaeffer shows how a personal, infinite God provides the only consistent framework to understand modern philosophy, science, and art.
by Galaxy Craze
3.6(6,061)
In a post-apocalyptic England, Princess Eliza infiltrates the revolutionaries who murdered her family. Her quest for revenge grows complicated, however, when she finds love and a new sense of hope.
by Stuart Woods
3.8(6,060)
After a breakup and dwindling finances, Stone Barrington's search for a wealthy man's missing son in Key West turns from a tropical escape into a dangerous game when he becomes a target.
by Carolyn Keene
4.0(6,059)
Nancy, Bess, and George go to a spooky Southern mansion to find a lost medieval stained-glass window, uncovering a ghostly mystery tied to strange sounds and a superstitious actress.
by Franklin W. Dixon
3.9(6,046)
When their friends disappear amidst a 'Shantytown' beach investigation for Police Chief Collig, teen detectives Frank and Joe Hardy uncover a deeper web of crime in Bayport, all pointing to a single sinister group and a recurring regatta town.
by Germaine Greer
3.7(6,046)
Germaine Greer examines how society strips women of their power, arguing that true sexual freedom is essential for overcoming centuries of oppression.
by Leila Sales
3.7(6,045)
In a historical reenactment village, a heartbroken Chelsea navigates the comedic and complicated reappearance of her ex-boyfriend while falling for someone new, discovering that escaping the past is harder than memorizing colonial facts.
by Alice Dalgliesh
3.9(6,042)
Eight-year-old Sarah Noble discovers true courage is not the absence of fear, but embracing the unknown wilderness and befriending new neighbors while helping her father build a home in 1707 Connecticut.
by A.S. King
3.8(6,042)
A 16-year-old artist cannot create. She meets past and future versions of herself across Philadelphia, each holding a piece of the truth about a traumatic family vacation and her parents' disintegrating marriage.
by Anyta Sunday
4.2(6,041)
Forced to live with his father's new partner, a resentful teen finds unexpected connection with his new, infuriatingly attractive step-brother, blurring the lines of their complicated family dynamic.
by Yoon Ha Lee
3.8(6,036)
A rebellious fox spirit, bound by human rules, defies her family to clear her brother's name, embarking on a cosmic quest that forces her to embrace forbidden magic and confront the galaxy's most dangerous secrets.
by Louise Rennison
3.7(6,035)
At a remote performing arts college, Tallulah and her friends face hilarious amateur dramatics, unexpected crushes, and the challenges of chasing their theatrical dreams.