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by Kristen Callihan
Dark, delicious tale of secrets, murder, and love, beautifully shrouded in the shadows of Victorian London. Beauty and the Beast meets Phantom of the Opera in this wonderful debut paranormal romance!
Recommended by Lois
by Yannick Murphy
This eccentric little book written from the point of view of a rural Vermont large animal vet casts a spell. I loved the simple, beautiful story about family, marriage, guilt, anger and letting go.
Recommended by Karen
by Anjali Banerjee
A call from the past brings divorcee Jasmine Mistry home to Shelter Island to run her beloved aunt's bookstore, which has always been rumored to be haunted. Romantic and magical--I loved this book!
Recommended by Karen
by Reginald Hill
It's all about revenge! Beautifully written with rich characterization and wry humor, this is a superb mystery by a masterful storyteller.
Recommended by Melanie
by Melanie Benjamin
Anne and Charles Lindberg were the Rock Stars of their time. In this wonderful historical novel the courageous, resilient woman behind the public image is vividly brought to life. I loved it from the first sentence to the bitter sweet end!
Recommended by Lois
by Laini Taylor
Raised by monsters who collect human teeth as a hobby, Karous life has been anything but normal. But when an angel shows up to kill her, Karou decides its time to find out the truth about who she really is.
Recommended by Angela
by Hugh Howey
Welcome to the Silo. . .Thousands of them have lived underground. They have lived there so long, there are only legends about people living anywhere else. A riveting, dystopian, page-turning adventure!
Recommended by Melanie
by Juliet Marillier
Set in the Celtic world where old magic struggles with new religion, young Sorcha, must face insurmountable challenges to save her brothers. First in a series that is a beautifully written, magical story of loyalty and love.
Recommended by Angela
by JoJo Moyes
Here's a beautiful, moving story about two people trying to save each other in impossible circumstances. A full cast of interesting, eccentric characters and a story that grabs your heart and won't let go. Don't miss this one!
Recommended by Lois
by Patricia Harman
A debut novel featuring Patience Murphy, an Appalachian midwife in the 1930s struggling against disease, poverty, prejudices, and her own haunting past to bring new light and life into an otherwise cruel world. Satisfying and beautiful.
Recommended by Karen
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by Neil Gaiman
Full of mythology and pop culture, American Gods pits the old gods in a war against new-age ones that are rapidly replacing them. I love the characters in this book! Like other books by Gaiman, it changed the way that I think about the world around me.
Recommended by Rachel
by Robin Hobb
Nevare Burvelle's only desire is to fulfill his duty as a second son by becoming a military officer in the kings cavalla. To fulfill his dream, Nevare soon finds himself battling both political obstacles & powerful magical forces. An intriguing fantasy.
Recommended by Angela
by Maria Semple
Teenager Bee's notorious, hilarious, talented, troubled, and agoraphobic mother goes missing, and Bee begins a trip that takes her to the ends of the earth to find her. Fun read!
Recommended by Sherry
by Sarah Maclean
Sexy, silly, romantic fun! In this historical romance permanent spinster and "good girl" Calpurnia Hartwell pens a list of forbidden adventures--then sets about to accomplish every one! Enter the disreputable Marquess of Ralston. . .
Recommended by Lois
by Rachel Joyce
An ordinary man goes on a remarkable journey, not just to visit his friend one last time, but a journey that changes his life and those around him. Great read!
Recommended by Karen
by Tanis Rideout
Extraordinary and heartbreaking! An interwoven story of George Mallory's ill-fated 1924 attempt to be the first man to conquer Mount Everest and a single day in the life of his wife as she waits at home in England for news of his return.
Recommended by Lois
by Gwen Cooper
Imagine your cat could speak to you. What would she say? Prudence the cat finds her voice in this charming novel. Prudence's perspective is completely egocentric--what you would expect from any good cat! Read and enjoy!
Recommended by Karen
by Jude Morgan
Louisa and Valentine Carnell create a new life for themselves after the death of their tyrannical father --a life of temptations as well as excitements. A witty, clever Regency romance. Jane Austen would love it. Really.
Recommended by Lois
by Patrick Rothfuss
The tale of a magically gifted young man who becomes the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. Written with a poet's hand, this masterpiece transports readers into the body and mind of a wizard. A great, high-action story, wonderfully told.
Recommended by Melanie
by Deborah Harkness
A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together. Atmospheric and well researched with strong, interesting characters. What a great read!
Recommended by Melanie
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