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The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern

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Proof of My Innocence, Jonathan Coe

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The Snow Child – Eowyn Ivey

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Cool Machine (The Harlem Trilogy) — Colson Whitehead

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Paper Girl – Beth Macy

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The Original – Priya Parmar

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This stunning novel plunges into the tumultuous life of screen icon Katharine Hepburn, a star whose fierce independence, passionate spirit,…

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The Skeleton and the Cat – Brandon James Scott

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A #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! SIX STARRED REVIEWS! A humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between a…

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The League of Dangerous Young Ladies – J.A. Morgenstein

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Enola Holmes meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this thrilling YA fantasy adventure from debut author J. A. Morgenstein, perfect…

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Dragonborn — Struan Murray

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New York Times Bestseller! An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and…

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