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• The Hitch-hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

  Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001,

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  A quirky, fun and unpredictable read. Its offbeat humor and fast-paced adventure make it an easy read that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

• The Confessions of Young Nero

  George, Margaret, 1943-

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  Nero narrates his story, offering a view into his ambitions, struggles and eventual rise to power.

• The Graham Effect

  Kennedy, Elle,

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  The story of Gigi Graham and Luke Ryder, navigate love, personal growth and the challenges that come with it on and off the ice.

• Legends & Lattes

  a Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes

  Baldree, Travis, 1977-

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  A perfect read for anyone looking for something both inspirational and simple. It's short, philosophical and filled with profound life lessons.

• Dracul

  Stoker, Dacre,

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  Written by a descendant of Stoker himself, Dacre delves in the origin of Dracula.

• Circe

  a Novel

  Miller, Madeline,

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  A retelling of the Greek myth of Circe, the enchantress from The Odyssey. This feminist reinterpretation delves deep into her character, offering a rich narrative of power, transformation and isolation.

• Kilt Trip

  Kiley, Alexandra,

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  Addie, travel consultant and globetrotter, is sent on assignment in Scotland to help a family and their struggling tour company based in the highlands.

• The Last Wish

  Introducing the Witcher

  Sapkowski, Andrzej,

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  In this collection of short stories, we follow Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter known as a Witcher.

• A Killing Cold

  Marshall, Kate Alice,

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  Set in a desolate, snow-covered landscape, this gripping novel follows a young woman uncovering dark secrets while struggling to survive in a world that seems determined to swallow her whole.

• Mexican Gothic

  Moreno-Garcia, Silvia,

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  Noemí Taboada travels to a remote mansion in 1950s Mexico to check on her cousin Catalina and uncovers dark secrets about the house and its inhabitants.

• The Alchemist

  Coelho, Paulo,

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  Santiago, a young shepherd, journeys to find a hidden treasure. Along the way, he learns important lessons about following his dreams, listening to his heart and understanding the deeper meaning of life.

• Crescent City

  House of Earth and Blood

  Maas, Sarah J.,

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  Bryce Quinlan, a half-fae party girl, seeks revenge for the brutal murder of her friends. Teaming up with Hunt Athalar, a fallen angel, Bryce uncovers a web of dark secrets and dangerous conspiracies in the magical city of Crescent City.

• The Princess Bride

  S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

  Goldman, William, 1931-2018

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  This is a joyous adventure about a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley. After Buttercup is forced to marry a prince, Westley, presumed dead, returns to rescue her from an evil plot.

• Real Murders

  Harris, Charlaine

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  Aurora "Roe" Teagarden, a small-town librarian, becomes involved in solving real-life murders when a local crime mimics famous historical killings.

• Funny Story

  Henry, Emily,

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  Opposites attract: Daphne and Miles, the spurned lovers of their ex's, move in together. They begin building a friendship and start posting photos of their summer together. But Daphne begins to wonder if she could be falling for her ex-fiancé’s new…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Midnight Library

  a Novel

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  Nora Seed, a woman who feels regret over her life's choices, finds herself in a magical library where each book represents a different life she could have lived. As Nora explores these alternate realities, she learns valuable lessons about regret,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blood of Hercules

  Mas, Jasmine,

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  I'm just a girl, but my blood reveals I'm a Spartan—an immortal with god-like powers. Now, I'm forced to attend the Spartan War Academy, facing brutal tests and surrounded by dangerous villains, I’m determined to show them they have no idea who…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Duke and I

  Quinn, Julia, 1970-

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  Daphne Bridgerton seeks a marriage of convenience to avoid the pressure of her social circle. She forms a fake courtship with the handsome Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, but their arrangement quickly turns into genuine love, as they navigate their…Read moreRead more of this annotation