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Heads You Win

A Novel

by Jeffrey Archer ...

Heads You Win is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans.Leningrad, Russia, 1968: From an early age it is clear that Alexander Karpenko is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, Alexander and his mother will have ... Read more

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Heads You Win is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans.Leningrad, Russia, 1968: From an early age it is clear that Alexander Karpenko is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, Alexander and his mother will have
... Read more
The Key to Rebecca

by Ken Follett ...

Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca took readers and critics by storm when first published forty years ago. Today, it remains one of the best espionage novels ever written.A brilliant and ruthless Nazi master agent is on the loose in Cairo. His mission is to send Rommel’s advancing army the secrets that will unlock the city’s doors. In all of Cairo, only two people can stop him. One is a down-on-his ... Read more

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Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca took readers and critics by storm when first published forty years ago. Today, it remains one of the best espionage novels ever written.A brilliant and ruthless Nazi master agent is on the loose in Cairo. His mission is to send Rommel’s advancing army the secrets that will unlock the city’s doors. In all of Cairo, only two people can stop him. One is a down-on-his
... Read more
Half Broke Horses

A True-Life Novel

by Jeannette Walls ...

From the author of The Glass Castle and Hang the Moon—“Walls vividly depicts her astonishing, resilient grandmother with a lightness of touch that is plainspoken yet heartfelt” (Chicago Tribune). This unforgettable true-life novel tells the story of an indomitable woman whose remarkable life unfolded across the American West.“Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did.” So begins the ... Read more

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From the author of The Glass Castle and Hang the Moon—“Walls vividly depicts her astonishing, resilient grandmother with a lightness of touch that is plainspoken yet heartfelt” (Chicago Tribune). This unforgettable true-life novel tells the story of an indomitable woman whose remarkable life unfolded across the American West.“Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did.” So begins the
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The Duke Dare

by Valerie Bowman ...

Series Book 2 - Love's a Game
When a dare leads to a scandal and a hasty marriage between a grumpy duke and a sweet debutante, will the final prize be true love?She took the dare.Lady Gemma Brooks was still in her awkward phase when a spiteful young woman dared her to ask the unattainable Duke of Grovemont for a dance. Gemma accepted, not for herself, but to protect the other wallflowers from malicious gossip. But what began ... Read more

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When a dare leads to a scandal and a hasty marriage between a grumpy duke and a sweet debutante, will the final prize be true love?She took the dare.Lady Gemma Brooks was still in her awkward phase when a spiteful young woman dared her to ask the unattainable Duke of Grovemont for a dance. Gemma accepted, not for herself, but to protect the other wallflowers from malicious gossip. But what began
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The Stalkers

The Battle of Beecher Island, 1868

by Terry C. Johnston ...

Series Book 3 - The Plainsmen Series
The award-winning author presents a riveting Western adventure—based on the true story of the Battle of Beecher Island.No one captures the glory, adventure and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the American West like Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles and compelling historical lore.Entrenched on a poorly sheltered island, many of ... Read more

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The award-winning author presents a riveting Western adventure—based on the true story of the Battle of Beecher Island.No one captures the glory, adventure and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the American West like Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles and compelling historical lore.Entrenched on a poorly sheltered island, many of
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The Bandera Trail

by Ralph Compton ...

Series Book 3 - The Trail Drive Series
Cowboys on a rescue mission south of the border decide to liberate cattle, too, in this Western adventure from the USA Today –bestselling author.Set on rescuing their old friend Clay Duval who is trapped inside war-torn Mexico, Gill and Van Austin, nephews of Texas founder Stephen Austin, cross the border after him and soon discover half of Mexico's army wants them dead. Taken prisoner by Santa ... Read more

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Cowboys on a rescue mission south of the border decide to liberate cattle, too, in this Western adventure from the USA Today –bestselling author.Set on rescuing their old friend Clay Duval who is trapped inside war-torn Mexico, Gill and Van Austin, nephews of Texas founder Stephen Austin, cross the border after him and soon discover half of Mexico's army wants them dead. Taken prisoner by Santa
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She's Leaving Home

by William Shaw ...

Series Book 1 - The Breen and Tozer Mysteries
London, 1968: The body of a teenage girl is found just steps away from the Beatles' Abbey Road recording studio.The police are called to a residential street in St John's Wood where an unidentified young woman has been strangled. Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen believes she may be one of the many Beatles fans who regularly camp outside Abbey Road Studios. With his reputation tarnished by an ... Read more

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London, 1968: The body of a teenage girl is found just steps away from the Beatles' Abbey Road recording studio.The police are called to a residential street in St John's Wood where an unidentified young woman has been strangled. Detective Sergeant Cathal Breen believes she may be one of the many Beatles fans who regularly camp outside Abbey Road Studios. With his reputation tarnished by an
... Read more
The Evening and the Morning

A Novel

by Ken Follett ...

Series Book 4 - Kingsbridge
#1 New York Times BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of 2020The thrilling and addictive prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages"Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington PostIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks fro... ... Read more

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#1 New York Times BestsellerAn Amazon Best Book of 2020The thrilling and addictive prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages"Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington PostIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks fro...
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Lady of the Eternal City

by Kate Quinn ...

Series Book 4 - Empress of Rome
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club comes a historical saga about obsession, betrayal, and destiny.Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knife’s edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Rome’s brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, her first love. But ... Read more

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Briar Club comes a historical saga about obsession, betrayal, and destiny.Sabina may be Empress of Rome, but she still stands poised on a knife’s edge. She must keep the peace between two deadly enemies: her husband Hadrian, Rome’s brilliant and sinister Emperor; and battered warrior Vix, her first love. But
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The Pirate Queen

A Novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River

by Ariel Lawhon ...

A sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Venture onto the high seas with the thrilling latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia.Grace O’Malley was born to be a sea captain. But despite her natural skill on the water, Grace learns early that ... Read more

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A sweeping historical adventure inspired by the life of Grace O’Malley, the legendary Irish folk heroine who risked everything to defend her people. Venture onto the high seas with the thrilling latest from the New York Times bestselling author of The Frozen River and I Was Anastasia.Grace O’Malley was born to be a sea captain. But despite her natural skill on the water, Grace learns early that
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By Any Other Name

A Novel

by Jodi Picoult ...

**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.“You’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an “inspiring” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name.“You’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly
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The Blessing Stone

A Novel

by Barbara Wood ...

From the #1 international bestseller comes an epic chronicling history from prehistoric to modern times through the destiny of a mysterious blue stone.Millions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and shattered, revealing a beautiful blue stone. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain, and it formed her destiny—as well as the destiny of ... Read more

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From the #1 international bestseller comes an epic chronicling history from prehistoric to modern times through the destiny of a mysterious blue stone.Millions of years ago, a meteorite fell to earth and shattered, revealing a beautiful blue stone. One hundred thousand years ago, a girl named Tall One found the crystal on the African plain, and it formed her destiny—as well as the destiny of
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A Hidden Place

by Robert Charles Wilson ...

The Hugo Award–winning author's first novel: "One of the most impressive bodies of work in contemporary science fiction." — The New York TimesIn the hard years of the Depression, young Travis lives with his uncle and aunt. Upstairs lives the mysterious Anna. Anna says she's going to be "changing," and she needs Travis's help . . . for purposes she won't explain.Robert Charles Wilson's A Hidden ... Read more

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The Hugo Award–winning author's first novel: "One of the most impressive bodies of work in contemporary science fiction." — The New York TimesIn the hard years of the Depression, young Travis lives with his uncle and aunt. Upstairs lives the mysterious Anna. Anna says she's going to be "changing," and she needs Travis's help . . . for purposes she won't explain.Robert Charles Wilson's A Hidden
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A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing

A Novel

by Alice Evelyn Yang ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate.Qianze has not seen her father in eleven years, since he walked out of her life the night of her ... Read more

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LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate.Qianze has not seen her father in eleven years, since he walked out of her life the night of her
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Spider, Spider

'Black as night and as cleverly woven as a spider's web' Anna Mazzola

by L.C. Winter ...

'L. C. Winter is a fantastic writer. If you liked The Silence Factory by the splendid Bridget Collins, I think this is for you' Natasha Pulley, author of The Hymn to Dionysus and The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetVengeance is theirs and theirs alone. But who will deal the fatal blow?Young Nancy Ratcliffe is on the run. Her father had sought refuge for his family with the Brethren, led by the ... Read more

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'L. C. Winter is a fantastic writer. If you liked The Silence Factory by the splendid Bridget Collins, I think this is for you' Natasha Pulley, author of The Hymn to Dionysus and The Watchmaker of Filigree StreetVengeance is theirs and theirs alone. But who will deal the fatal blow?Young Nancy Ratcliffe is on the run. Her father had sought refuge for his family with the Brethren, led by the
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How To Stop Time

A Novel

by Matt Haig ...

A novel about love, loss and living in the moment, from the bestselling author of The HumansThe first rule is that you dont fall in love. There are other rules too, but that is the main one. No falling in love. No staying in love. No daydreaming of love. Because otherwise, of course, you slowly lose your mind . . .Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary forty-one-year-old, ... Read more

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A novel about love, loss and living in the moment, from the bestselling author of The HumansThe first rule is that you dont fall in love. There are other rules too, but that is the main one. No falling in love. No staying in love. No daydreaming of love. Because otherwise, of course, you slowly lose your mind . . .Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary forty-one-year-old,
... Read more
The Fraud

A Novel

by Zadie Smith ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WRITERS' PRIZE FOR FICTION*Named a Best Book of 2023 by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Publishers WeeklyFrom acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who gets to tell their story ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WRITERS' PRIZE FOR FICTION*Named a Best Book of 2023 by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Publishers WeeklyFrom acclaimed and bestselling novelist Zadie Smith, a kaleidoscopic work of historical fiction set against the legal trial that divided Victorian England, about who gets to tell their story
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Une affaire de famille

Le pain de la discorde

by Claude Coulombe ...

Series Book 1 - Le pain de la discorde
Québec, 1898 À vingt et un ans, Germain Valcourt quitte la ferme familiale de Montmagny, déterminé à se bâtir un avenir en ville. Ambitieux et travaillant, il fonde, sur la rue Saint-Joseph, sa propre pâtisserie-boulangerie. C’est là qu’il remarque la brillante Élisabeth Lussier, qui devient son épouse, la mère de ses enfants… et un ingrédient essentiel de son succès grâce, notamment, à son talent ... Read more

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Québec, 1898 À vingt et un ans, Germain Valcourt quitte la ferme familiale de Montmagny, déterminé à se bâtir un avenir en ville. Ambitieux et travaillant, il fonde, sur la rue Saint-Joseph, sa propre pâtisserie-boulangerie. C’est là qu’il remarque la brillante Élisabeth Lussier, qui devient son épouse, la mère de ses enfants… et un ingrédient essentiel de son succès grâce, notamment, à son talent
... Read more
The Valley of Ravens

by Barbara Erskine ...

'One of my favourite writers' Santa Montefiore‘The Grand Dame of the time-slip novel’ Peter JamesIn the depths of the valley, two women, centuries apart, are bound by fate…PresentEve, desperate for a fresh start, arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore a long-abandoned cottage.Everyone knows the place is cursed. Why else would it be called The Witch’s House?As Eve... ... Read more

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'One of my favourite writers' Santa Montefiore‘The Grand Dame of the time-slip novel’ Peter JamesIn the depths of the valley, two women, centuries apart, are bound by fate…PresentEve, desperate for a fresh start, arrives in the Valley of Ravens to restore a long-abandoned cottage.Everyone knows the place is cursed. Why else would it be called The Witch’s House?As Eve...
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Paths of Glory

by Jeffrey Archer ...

International bestselling author Jeffrey Archer returns with a triumphant historical novel, Paths of Glory.Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man—George Mallory. Born in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Bloomsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children, ... Read more

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International bestselling author Jeffrey Archer returns with a triumphant historical novel, Paths of Glory.Paths of Glory, is the story of such a man—George Mallory. Born in 1886, he was a brilliant student who became part of the Bloomsbury Group at Cambridge in the early twentieth century and served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during World War I. After the war, he married, had three children,
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Que le brouillard se lève - Tome 1

by Suzanne Aubry ...

Series Book 1 - NON CLASSE
PAR L’AUTRICE DE LA SÉRIE FANETTESimone Grenier voit le jour en 1917 et pose très tôt un regard lucide et critique sur sa famille dysfonctionnelle, dont elle rêve de s’échapper. Aux prises avec une mère dépressive et parfois violente, Simone peut toutefois compter sur l’affection de son père, Polydore, un conducteur de tramway débonnaire, et de sa tante Mélie, une femme originale et en avance sur ... Read more

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PAR L’AUTRICE DE LA SÉRIE FANETTESimone Grenier voit le jour en 1917 et pose très tôt un regard lucide et critique sur sa famille dysfonctionnelle, dont elle rêve de s’échapper. Aux prises avec une mère dépressive et parfois violente, Simone peut toutefois compter sur l’affection de son père, Polydore, un conducteur de tramway débonnaire, et de sa tante Mélie, une femme originale et en avance sur
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The Mad Wife

A Novel

by Meagan Church ...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.They called it hysteria. She called it survival.Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife. ... Read more

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.They called it hysteria. She called it survival.Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife.
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Demon Copperhead

A Novel

by Barbara Kingsolver ...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONNew York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century • An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller • A New York Times "Ten Best Books of the Year""Demo... ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONNew York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century • An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller • A New York Times "Ten Best Books of the Year""Demo...
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The Witches of Cambridge (A Read with Jenna Pick)

A Novel

by Alice Hoffman ...

A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICKThe brand-new series from the bestselling author of Practical Magic, following two brilliant young women in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, as they become immersed in a mysterious secret group of witches at Radcliffe known as the Lilith Society.Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed ... Read more

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A READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICKThe brand-new series from the bestselling author of Practical Magic, following two brilliant young women in 1950s Cambridge, Massachusetts, as they become immersed in a mysterious secret group of witches at Radcliffe known as the Lilith Society.Once upon a time, women were drowned in the river and the only witnesses were the crows in the trees. The Puritans blamed
... Read more

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