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• Mexican Gothic

  Moreno-Garcia, Silvia

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  Set in 1950s Mexico, socialite Noemí Taboada travels to a remote estate to rescue her cousin from a disturbing marriage. She becomes ensnared in a nightmarish web of family secrets, dark history, and supernatural forces, in a tale of creeping dread…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• RoseBlood

  Howard, A. G. (Anita G.)

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  A modern new adult novel that is a contemporary re-imagining of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. It tells the story of Rune, a young girl with a unique singing talent who enrols in a French music conservatory that holds dark secrets. She becomes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Giver of Stars

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  Inspired by true events, 'The Giver of Stars' follows a group of women in Depression-era Kentucky as they join a travelling library, delivering books to remote communities, highlighting their friendship, determination, and the transformative magic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Death Angel

  a Novel

  Howard, Linda, 1950-

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  A thrilling romantic suspense novel where Drea, a tough survivor of a tragic past, crosses paths with a mysterious and lethal stranger named Simon, who saves her from a violent attack. As their fates intertwine, they must navigate danger and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Surviving Savannah

  Henry, Patti Callahan

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  A tragic shipwreck off the coast of Georgia connects the stories of two women, one from the past and one from the present. As a present-day writer uncovers the secrets of the past, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bad Cree

  a Novel

  Johns, Jessica

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  A Cree millennial discovers her ability to manifest dream items in reality, which leads to eerie encounters and disturbing connections to her deceased sister and grandmother. As her life unravels in a series of nightmares, she seeks her family's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Miss Benson's Beetle

  Joyce, Rachel

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  The adventures of the unconventional and determined Margery Benson, who embarks on a journey to the jungles of New Caledonia to find a mythical golden beetle. Along the way, she forms an unlikely friendship with the reclusive and prickly Enid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Misconduct

  Douglas, Penelope, 1977-

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  'Misconduct' revolves around Easton Bradbury, a teacher who takes a job at a prestigious prep school She finds herself attracted to her enigmatic boss, Tyler Marek, but their forbidden relationship becomes increasingly complicated as secrets and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• American Spy

  a Novel

  Wilkinson, Lauren, 1984-

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  Inspired by true events, this novel is narrated by an African-American female intelligence agent and offers a thrilling, razor-sharp examination of institutional racism and chauvinism.

• The Invention of Wings

  Kidd, Sue Monk

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  Readers follow the intertwined lives of a determined young abolitionist and the enslaved girl she's gifted to, spanning decades and exploring their struggles for freedom and empowerment in the pre-Civil War South.

• Beauty Among Ruins

  Ciesielski, J'nell

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  In 1914, American socialite Lily Durham, banished to England, finds herself nursing the wounded during World War I in a remote Scottish castle. There, she clashes with Alec MacGregor, the laird of Kinclavoch Castle, who is trying to save his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me Before You

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  In this touching tale, Louisa, who takes a job as an assistant to Will, a former extreme sports enthusiast now wheelchair-bound, faces the challenge of his acerbic personality. Through their evolving relationship, Louisa ultimately shows him that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Light We Lost

  Santopolo, Jill

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  A poignant and emotional love story that follows the lives of Lucy and Gabe, who meet on September 11, 2001. Their relationship takes them on different paths over the years, but their connection remains unbreakable, leading to a heart-wrenching…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Night Circus

  a Novel

  Morgenstern, Erin

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  A dazzling and ethereal circus known as Le Cirque des Rêves arrives unexpectedly, captivating visitors with its enchanting and magical displays. Unbeknownst to the mesmerized audience, it serves as the battleground for a life-and-death competition…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Experimental Film

  Files, Gemma

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  Louis Cairns is a jobless and despondent former Canadian film history teacher who stumbles upon the forgotten early 20th-century filmmaker Mrs. A. Macalla Whitcomb. Intrigued by Whitcomb's enigmatic life and disappearance, Lois unwittingly brings…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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