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The 7-1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
Aiden Bishop keeps reliving the same day. But more than just a Groundhogs Day situation, he only has eight days to find out who keeps murdering Evelyn Hardcastle and 11 pm. If he can unmask the murderer, then the cycle is broken. Until then, he will wake up as a different guest at Blackheath Manor.
Apr 13
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Jane has never had a real home, something that she has yearned for since she was a child. It's something she believes she has found when she begins to work for Mr. Rochester as a governess for his ward Adele. But soon Jane finds out that Mr. Rochester has been hiding a terrible secret. Should she give up the life she's dreamed of or stay regardless of his secret and deal with the consequences?
Apr 9
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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
A family lives through the Nazi occupation of France during WWII, each finding their own way to endure the war and fight against the atrocities being committed around them. In the process, they each find something in themselves that they didn't realize they were missing.
Apr 6
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The Damned by Harper L Woods
Before Margot fell through the seal and into Hell, she accidentally ensnared the archdemon Beelzebub with her song. Her original plan was to stay away from him and let the spell wear off in time, but now Beelzebub is in Hell with her and he is her best shot and getting through the nine circles of Hell and back to Crystal Hollow alive.
Apr 2
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Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston
Camille Bayliss wants out of her marriage and believes that her husband is cheating on her, so for twelve hours, she switches spots with Aubrey Price. Aubrey takes Camille's phone and car, using her credit card when needed, so that Camille's husband won't notice that Camille is not where she's supposed to be and Camille can get the dirt on her him. But when Camille gets home the next morning and finds her husband's body, she realizes there is only one alibi - but two with rea
Mar 30
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The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
When Lauren comes home from her friend's bachelorette party and finds a husband waiting for her, she is confused. She didn't have a husband when she left for the party! After some frantic googling and wondering if she's hit her head, her new husband goes into the attic and comes out...as a different husband. It seems her attic contains an unlimited supply.
Mar 26
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Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee
First, her husband leaves her for a woman named Maggie. Then, she finds a lump in her breast, which she also dubs "Maggie". A combination of reclaiming joy, wading through grief, and defying what's expected, the narrator uses humor and a bevy of mythological stories to make sense of what is happening in her life.
Mar 23
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Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Perry Firekeeper-Birch expected to have a chill, lazy summer. But that all comes to an end when she has to pay her aunt back for some car repairs and is enrolled in the tribe's intern program instead. But the last thing she expected was to find a job that she cared about and a mentor who taught her about taking care of her ancestors.
Mar 19
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The Phoenix Keeper by S A MacLean
Aila has dreamed of breeding Silimalo phoenixes since she was a child and after a lot of hard work and not a small amount of wheedling, she gets her chance. But with the delivery of a mate for her beloved phoenix Rubra, Aila's anxiety soars. She now has to navigate dating the zoo's dragon keeper (never been her strong suit), work with her archnemesis Luciana, and protect her phoenixes from potential risks - including being stolen and sold in illegal channels. She's not sure w
Mar 16
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A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas
Charlotte Holmes is forced to take on a new case when Lord Bancroft Ashburton's most loyal man has gone missing. Of course, Charlotte has no interest in helping Lord Bancroft who she has previously helped to put behind bars, but he makes sure she knows that she has no choice.
Mar 12
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Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
In a recent AITA thread (Am I the Asshole?), the poster claims to be cursed. Every woman he dates and breaks up ends up marrying the next guy she dates. When Emma's friend shows her the post, it piques her interest. Emma has the same problem with the men she's been dating. She reaches out to the original poster, Justin, and the two hatch a scheme to break their curses. They will date each other and break up amicably. That way they will both find lifelong happiness with the ne
Mar 9
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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
When the reclusive Mr Norrell revealed his powers, showing England that the magic they believed to be dead was alive and well in him, he became an overnight celebrity. His name was on everyone's lips, as he believed it should be. When a second magician made himself known, Norrell was delighted to have someone else to talk to who really understood magic and even took the magician, Strange, as his student. Until Strange became too focused on the most dangerous parts of magic, c
Mar 5
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Reckless by Lauren Roberts
After Paedyn killed their father, Kai knew it would be his job as Enforcer to bring her back to Ilya to face judgement. But can he do that when he is constantly at war with the way he feels about Pae?
Mar 2
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Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
When Grady's wife Abby goes missing, his life falls apart. Then his literary agent gives him a real gift, the opportunity to stay in a cabin (free of charge) with minimal outside distractions so he can focus on writing his next book. It's exactly what he needs! But as he stays in the remote cabin he begins to wonder if there's something weird going on or if he's just starting to lose his mind.
Feb 26
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If We Were Villains by M L Rio
A close-knit group of students studying Shakespearean theater find that life really begins to imitate their art when their group is shaken by tragedy. They need to band together and support one another, but how can you do that when you're falling apart?
Feb 23
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Business Casual by B K Borison
Nova Porter is busy chasing her dreams. She's about to open up her own tattoo studio in the town she grew up in but it turns out, the paperwork is more stressful than she could have imagined. She needs a chance to unwind and she knows just the person to help her - Charlie Milford. But after their passionate but strict "only one night" agreement, Nova can't get him out of her head.
Feb 19
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The Pucker-Up Pact by J P Sterling
A hockey player with an anger management problem needs someone to help make him more likeable and draw attention to how well he plays. A pop star with a broken heart needs to move on quick from her philandering ex-boyfriend, or at least to look like she has. With some help from his coach, Axl and Sophie decide to enter a mutually beneficial agreement with only one rule: No Kissing.
Feb 16
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Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
In a country on the precipice of war, Nadia and Saaed meet and are intrigued but cautious in their pursuit of each other, but it is not until war breaks out in earnest and death is all around them that the two of them decide life is too short to take things slow. They know they must leave their country, but once gone, they struggle to hold on to where they're from, the people the left behind, each other, and even themselves.
Feb 12
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Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher
What begins with Marra performing three impossible tasks ends with her assembling a motley crew - a nun (kind of), a fool, a fox, a godmother, a chicken, another chicken (kind of), and something that used to be a dog - to try to save the sister who doesn't even really like her.
Feb 9
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Mixed Signals by B K Borison
Ever since Stella and Luka's bumbling romance was showcased on social media, and Beckett's plea for Evelyn's return went viral, Lovelight Farms has become THE romantic destination. Layla is surrounded by love and she is annoyed about it. It's really starting to feel like a slap to the face, especially after her recent string of uninspiring dates. All she needs is someone to remind her to have a little fun.
Feb 5
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