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by Johanna Spyri
4.0(172,541)
A spirited orphan transforms the lives around her, from her reclusive grandfather in the Swiss Alps to a lonely invalid in bustling Frankfurt, all while yearning for the freedom of her mountain home.
by Robert Jordan
4.2(172,424)
As the world nears the Shadow, the Dragon Reborn must defy all expectations and forge his own path, even as ancient prophecies unravel, the White Tower faces internal conflict, and new threats appear.
by William Shakespeare
3.8(172,365)
On a remote, magic-filled island, the sorcerer duke Prospero creates a storm to lure his brother and their conspirators, weaving a story of revenge, love, and forgiveness through his spirits and monstrous servant.
by Mary Roach
4.1(171,800)
Mary Roach uncovers the adventurous afterlife of human cadavers, from scientific breakthroughs to unusual experiments, revealing their vital contributions after death.
by Elizabeth Strout
3.8(171,636)
In the quiet, coastal town of Crosby, Maine, a retired, often difficult schoolteacher named Olive Kitteridge navigates the complex, often painful, and ultimately connected lives of her community, slowly revealing the raw, enduring heart of human experience.
by Albert Camus
4.0(171,478)
In the sun-baked city of Oran, a deadly plague forces residents to confront existence, testing their resilience, compassion, and definition of humanity amid inescapable death.
by Judith Viorst
4.2(171,373)
Alexander's day goes from bad to worse, starting with gum in his hair and ending with lima beans for dinner, making him wish he could just move to Australia.
by Dave Eggers
3.7(171,145)
After being orphaned, a young man deals with grief and raises his younger brother in chaotic 90s San Francisco.
by James S.A. Corey
4.3(171,022)
In a solar system close to war, a jaded detective and an idealistic ice-miner find a derelict ship. This discovery uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to start an interstellar conflict between Earth, Mars, and the Asteroid Belt.
by Diana Gabaldon
4.2(170,921)
In 1771 North Carolina, Jamie Fraser must protect his family and navigate a rebellion while his time-traveling wife, Claire, warns of a coming revolution.
by Plato
3.9(170,877)
Plato's "The Republic" explores justice, reality, and the ideal individual through Socratic dialogues, envisioning a harmonious state led by philosopher-kings.
by Kiley Reid
3.9(170,864)
A well-meaning but self-absorbed white blogger's attempt to 'help' her Black babysitter after a racially charged incident at a grocery store strains their relationship and reveals uncomfortable truths about race, class, and privilege.
by Rainbow Rowell
3.9(170,853)
A corporate 'internet security officer' falls in love with one of the employees whose hilariously candid emails he's paid to monitor, creating a delightful and ethically tangled romance.
by Sarah Dessen
4.0(170,743)
by Sophocles
3.7(170,516)
A king's relentless search for truth to save his city reveals the horrific prophecy he unknowingly fulfilled, uncovering his identity as both murderer and incestuous son.
by Alex Flinn
3.8(170,042)
A vain, privileged New York City teenager is turned into a beast by a witch, forcing him to learn humility and find true love before he's stuck in his monstrous form forever.
by Alan Moore
4.4(169,565)
The Joker's twisted origin unfolds as he brutalizes Commissioner Gordon and Batgirl, aiming to prove that one bad day is all it takes to shatter a man's sanity, even as Batman races against the clock to save his ally from the brink of madness.
by Young
4.2(169,398)
In Edinburgh, a woman who built a wall around her heart after a devastating past finds it crumbling under her new flatmate's persistent charm and deep desire.
by Colleen Hoover
4.3(169,007)
After discovering her boyfriend's betrayal, a heartbroken college student finds unexpected comfort and a new direction with a mysterious musician, leading to a complex story of love, loyalty, and a difficult choice.
by Scott Westerfeld
3.8(168,534)
Tally, now a beautiful and deadly enforcer, must choose between her new power and a faint memory of rebellion that could shatter her world.
by Christopher McDougall
4.3(168,304)
A journalist's quest to understand his running injuries leads him to Mexico's Copper Canyons, where he uncovers the secrets of the Tarahumara runners and challenges common beliefs about the human body's natural ability to run.
by Casey McQuiston
4.2(168,172)
America's First Son and a British Prince start a fake friendship to quiet a tabloid story. This friendship turns into a secret romance, and they risk their positions for a love that could change two nations.
by Jon Scieszka
4.3(167,884)
Finally, the Big Bad Wolf gets to tell his side of the story, revealing a snotty sneeze, a sugar craving, and a serious misunderstanding with three porcine architects.
by Astrid Lindgren
4.1(167,879)
With a horse on her porch, a monkey on her shoulder, and a boundless spirit, Pippi Longstocking turns the ordinary world of Tommy and Annika upside down with her unconventional adventures.