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by Sheena Iyengar
3.8(5,871)
Explore the science and philosophy behind our daily decisions, revealing the hidden forces that shape our choices, from small to life-changing.
by Scott O'Dell
3.5(5,871)
A young pearl diver tries to prove himself by finding a legendary black pearl, but he unleashes a curse and must face both man and monster.
by Allan Gurganus
3.8(5,870)
A spirited ninety-nine-year-old widow of a Confederate colonel recounts a century of Southern history, from the Civil War's echoes to her feisty battles in a modern nursing home, all through her own sharp-witted and unforgettable lens.
by Alexandra Bracken
4.2(5,868)
Five years after escaping the Psi rehabilitation camps, spokesperson Suzume 'Zu' Kimura is a hunted fugitive once more, forced to ally with untrustworthy strangers to clear her name and expose the sinister truths threatening to re-enslave all Psi kids.
by Nicole Krauss
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A retired lawyer in Tel Aviv gives away his possessions to find his ancestral roots, while a novelist with writer's block explores self and story in a hotel. Both go on journeys that blur identity and reality.
by Carrie Vaughn
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A modern-day fencing prodigy finds a magical rapier tip that thrusts her into a swashbuckling pirate past, where she must duel a ruthless captain to return home.
by Max Barry
3.7(5,858)
A new hire at Zephyr Holdings enters a hilariously absurd corporate world where donuts spark intrigue and the CEO is a myth. He questions what business even is.
by T.L. Swan
4.6(5,856)
A grieving widow finds herself drawn to the ruthless businessman who tried to steal her late husband's company, leading to a battle between hate and desire.
by Stephen R. Lawhead
4.0(5,856)
Treachery and dark magic threaten his fragile kingdom, forcing the newly crowned Arthur to face a powerful enemy alone and become the legendary Pendragon or lose everything.
by Lauren Myracle
4.0(5,855)
Winnie Perry navigates the hilarious and mortifying gauntlet of turning twelve, from shifting friendships and junior high pressures to the ultimate pre-teen trial: bra shopping with Mom.
by Emily Rodda
3.9(5,849)
A timid boy, convinced he lacks courage, journeys into a dangerous, dragon-haunted mountain to find the source of his village's dying river, discovering that bravery is acting despite fear.
by Vivian Vande Velde
3.8(5,842)
A late-night errand to retrieve a forgotten teddy bear plunges Kerry into a dangerous world of vampire hunters and their enigmatic prey, forcing her to choose sides in an ancient, bloody conflict.
by David Leavitt
4.0(5,835)
As New York City changes, a complacent couple's world shatters when their son's coming out forces them to confront the unspoken desires and secret life that have long defined their own fragile marriage.
by Elle Cosimano
4.0(5,833)
A trailer park teen with a secret power to taste emotions must decipher cryptic newspaper ads left by a serial killer preying on her classmates before she becomes the next victim.
by Carolyn Keene
3.9(5,828)
Nancy Drew unravels a sinister plot hidden within the crumbling walls and vine-tangled gardens of Heath Castle to find a vanished dancer and secure her rightful inheritance.
by Marcel Proust
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In the glittering decay of Parisian high society and the rising vulgarity of the new rich, a jealous narrator struggles with Albertine's elusive affections and Baron de Charlus's scandalous secrets, exposing hidden desires and societal hypocrisy.
by James Wood
4.0(5,827)
James Wood analyzes the mechanics of literary craft, from character and detail to metaphor and realism, showing how fiction creates its lasting power and shapes our understanding of the world.
by Bernice L. McFadden
4.3(5,824)
In a small, gossiping Arkansas town, a grieving mother and a young prostitute forge an improbable friendship over sweet-potato pie, healing old wounds and transforming their community with forgiveness and grace.
by Emma Donoghue
3.3(5,820)
In 1860s London, a single woman's loyalty to her unhappily married friend pulls her into a divorce trial, exposing Victorian society's double standards and threatening many lives.
by Taro Gomi
4.2(5,815)
From tiny mice to massive elephants, this charming classic reminds every child that pooping is a perfectly natural and universal part of life for all creatures, big and small.
by Peter Taylor
3.7(5,811)
A New York editor returns to his Southern home, summoned by his sisters who want him to stop their father's remarriage, leading him to confront family secrets and old resentments.
by Alan Garner
3.7(5,811)
In a remote Welsh valley, three teenagers unwittingly reawaken an ancient, tragic curse through a set of floral plates, forcing them to relive a doomed love triangle that has echoed through generations.
by Matthew Quick
3.9(5,804)
Even when her school bus home is threatened and tragedy strikes, an optimistic teen living secretly with her mom and dog refuses to let go of her unique hope, inspiring a quirky town along the way.
by Camille Aubray
3.9(5,802)
In 1936, a young chef on the French Riviera cooks for a disguised Pablo Picasso, starting a mystery and a legacy that connects art, love, and family secrets across generations, from the Côte d'Azur to present-day New York.