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• The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

  Joyce, Rachel

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  Harold is an ordinary man who spontaneously embarks on a walk across England to visit an old friend dying of cancer. As he travels, Harold discovers profound truths about himself, redemption, and the power of human connections, transforming not his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Happy-go-lucky

  Sedaris, David

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  Author David Sedaris humorously reflects on his experiences, from navigating the pandemic to becoming an orphan in his seventh decade and touring a battle-scarred America. Through his satirical essays, he transforms ordinary moments into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Hating Game

  Thorne, Sally, 1981-

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  Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, executive assistants with an intense mutual dislike for each other, find their dynamic challenged when Joshua surprises Lucy with an unexpected kiss in the elevator, prompting her to question her feelings toward him…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Siren

  Reisz, Tiffany

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  The first of four novels in the The Original Sinners series, "The Siren" is "a haunting story of love and pain." A steamy erotic romance by an award-winning author of this genre.

• The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

  Jonasson, Jonas, 1961-

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  A centenarian with a penchant for explosives and vodka decides that his life in a nursing home is not the end. On his 100th birthday, he escapes in his slippers, setting off on a hilarious and unexpected journey involving a suitcase full of cash,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Remarkably Bright Creatures

  a Novel

  Van Pelt, Shelby

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  After a tragic loss of her husband and son, Tova Sullivan finds her solace in her nighttime work at Sowell Bay Aquarium, where she befriends Marcellus, a clever Giant Pacific octopus. As their unlikely bond deepens, Marcellus becomes determined to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Portable Veblen

  McKenzie, Elizabeth, 1958-

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  A couple, Veblen and Paul, on the verge of marriage, face comedic challenges, including dysfunctional families and a high-stakes deal with the Department of Defence. Veblen grapples with her eccentric parents and Paul's soaring ambition.

• Someone Else's Shoes

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  Nisha, a wealthy globe-trotter, and Sam, a struggling middle-aged woman, experience a life-altering mix-up when Sam accidentally takes Nisha's belongings. This leads to a humorous and heartfelt exploration of second chances and the unexpected twists…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Euphoria

  King, Lily

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  In 1930s New Guinea, anthropologist Andre Banson enters a turbulent relationship with a married couple of fellow researchers, facing a web of emotions and intricate challenges in their shared intellectual pursuits.

• Mr. Penumbra's 24-hour Bookstore

  Sloan, Robin, 1979-

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  Working the night shift at a peculiar 24-hour bookstore, Clay Jannon becomes intrigued by the odd behaviour of customers who repeatedly borrow mysterious books, leading him to suspect a larger secret behind the store. As Clay and his friends delve…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Kiss Quotient

  Hoang, Helen

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  An econometrician with Asperger's, Stella Lane hires escort Michael Phan to boost her dating confidence, sparking an unconventional and passionate romance that challenges societal norms and explores the depth of love and self-acceptance.

• So Close

  Day, Sylvia

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  Haunted by grief, widower Kane Black is drawn to a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to his late wife, Lily, and he welcomes her into his opulent life, triggering tensions among those who see her as a threat and revealing buried secrets that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

  Zapata, Mariana

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  Vanessa Mazur quits her job assisting football star Aiden Graves, but when he unexpectedly seeks her return, it prompts a confrontation and unravels a story of second chances, desires, and ambitions.

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