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by Jeffrey Eugenides
4.0(581,175)
From a burning Greek village to Prohibition-era Detroit, a recessive gene unravels the Stephanides family's decades-long story, ending with Cal's discovery of self.
by Gillian Flynn
3.9(578,176)
A woman who profited from testifying that her brother murdered their family as a child must face the truth of that night when a true-crime club reopens the case, uncovering secrets more sinister than she imagined.
by Mitch Albom
3.9(578,095)
An amusement park mechanic, Eddie, dies saving a child and awakens in an afterlife where five souls, some familiar, some strangers, reveal the meaning of his ordinary life.
by Rainbow Rowell
4.0(574,854)
A fan-fiction writer faces college, independence, a tough writing class, and changing relationships, all while deciding if she will write her own story or stay in her fictional world.
by Gregory Maguire
3.5(573,497)
Before she was called wicked, a green-skinned girl named Elphaba lives in a politically charged Oz where talking animals fight for rights and good and evil are more complex than any yellow brick road suggests.
by Fredrik Backman
4.4(568,758)
A stubborn widower, who lives by strict rules, finds his quiet world changed by a lively new family next door, making him face his past and find happiness in human connection.
by Victoria Aveyard
4.0(565,018)
Divided by blood, a commoner with silver-like powers pretends to be a lost princess. She navigates court intrigue and secretly helps a rebellion to dismantle the regime that controls her.
by Dan Brown
3.7(561,187)
An NSA cryptographer cracks an unbreakable code, uncovering a digital weapon that threatens U.S. intelligence and exposes a high-level conspiracy, forcing her to fight for her country, her life, and the man she loves.
by Scott Westerfeld
3.9(560,175)
In a future where cosmetic surgery dictates social status, a rebellious 'ugly' must choose between conformity and exposing the beautiful lie of her dystopian paradise.
by Kim Edwards
3.7(560,123)
A doctor's snap decision to institutionalize his newborn daughter with Down's Syndrome, unbeknownst to his wife, splinters his family into two separate lives, haunted by a secret that ripples across a quarter-century.
by Malcolm Gladwell
4.2(556,065)
Malcolm Gladwell argues that true success is not just about individual talent, but about the hidden advantages of culture, opportunity, and unique experiences that shape extraordinary lives.
by George R.R. Martin
4.3(555,900)
As dragons awaken and old magic stirs, a fleeing dwarf, a queen in a dust-choked city, and a lord commander on a frozen wall navigate a dangerous web of betrayals and rising shadows, each unknowingly playing a part in a destiny that could save or destroy the Seven Kingdoms.
by Jamie McGuire
4.1(546,801)
A good girl with a dark past tries to escape her demons at college, only to be drawn into a high-stakes bet with the campus's tattooed, underground fighter who might just be her beautiful disaster.
by Terry Pratchett
4.2(543,224)
A fussy angel and a fast-living demon, who have grown quite fond of Earth, must race against time and misplaced paperwork to stop the Apocalypse they have accidentally grown to love.
by Nicholas Sparks
4.0(539,724)
A rebellious soldier's love with a compassionate woman is tragically tested by duty, distance, and 9/11, forcing him to make a heartbreaking choice upon his return.
by Frank McCourt
4.1(539,576)
In Depression-era Limerick, young Frank McCourt navigates an impoverished Irish Catholic childhood, sustained by his father's captivating stories and his own spirit, turning hardship into a tale of resilience, humor, and ultimate forgiveness.
by Young
3.8(538,472)
After his daughter's abduction and presumed murder, a father receives a note, seemingly from God, inviting him back to the shack where her last traces were found. There, he confronts his pain and questions divine love amid suffering.
by Liane Moriarty
3.9(532,210)
A woman's perfectly ordered life falls apart when she finds a letter from her husband, revealing a devastating secret that affects other unsuspecting women.
by Mark Manson
3.9(529,645)
Embrace your flaws and stomach life's lemons, because true happiness isn't about relentless positivity, but about choosing what truly matters to give a f*ck about.
by Truman Capote
4.1(529,229)
Capote dissects the brutal, motiveless Clutter family murders, exposing the chilling humanity and depravity of the killers while blurring the lines between true crime and literary art.
by Jane Austen
4.1(524,408)
A second chance at love rekindles between a steadfast woman of quiet grace and a now-wealthy captain, years after societal pressures and manipulative advice tore them apart.
by Stephen R. Covey
4.1(524,128)
This book presents seven habits that help people live more effective, purposeful lives.
by Rebecca Wells
3.8(522,717)
A daughter's search to understand her mother, whom she called a "tap-dancing child abuser," through a scrapbook of wild mementos reveals the beauty of imperfect love and the power of forgiveness.
by Erik Larson
4.0(521,583)
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, an architect's triumph is overshadowed by a serial killer who preys on visitors.