Acts of Resistance
By: Dominic Carrillo
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Between 1943 and 1944, nearly 50,000 Bulgarian Jews were rescued from the Holocaust, including thou…
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1. The Lost Wife
By: Alyson Richman
3.74
Format: None pages,
A rapturous novel of first love in a time of war-from the celebrated author of The Rhythm of Memory… read more
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2. The Little Wartime Library
By: Kate Thompson
4.25
Format: 468 pages, Paperback
An uplifting and inspiring novel based on the true story of a librarian who created an underground … read more
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3. They Called Us Enemy
By: George Takei
4.42
Format: 204 pages, Paperback
A graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned within Americ… read more
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"The wheel of democracy turns slowly."-George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
"Shame is a cruel thing. It should rest on the perpetrators but they don't carry it the way the victims do."-George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
"Our Democracy is a Participatory Democracy. Existentially it's dependent on people who cherish the shinning, highest ideals of our Democracy and actively engage in the political process."-George Takei, They Called Us Enemy
4. Uprising
By: Jennifer A. Nielsen
4.42
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Twelve-year-old Lidia is outside her grandfather's house when planes fly overhead, bearing the Nazi… read more
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5. This Is Happiness
By: Niall Williams
4.21
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
About This Is Happiness The most enchanting novel you'll read this year, from the acclaimed author… read more
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"Nobody who's lived an anyway decent amount of life remembers everything."-Niall Williams, This Is Happiness
"It seems to me the true and individual nature of a human being's eyes defy description, or at least my capabilities. They're not like anything else, or anyone else's, and may be the most perfect proo…"-Niall Williams, This Is Happiness
"When you've been raised inside a religion, it's not a small thing to step outside it. Even if you no longer believe in it, you can feel its absence. There's a spirit-would to a Sunday. You can patch …"-Niall Williams, This Is Happiness
"It was a condensed explanation, but I came to understand him to mean you could stop at, not all, but most of the moments of your life, stop for one heartbeat and, no matter what the state of your hea…"-Niall Williams, This Is Happiness
6. Her Hidden Genius
By: Marie Benedict
3.94
Format: 284 pages, Hardcover
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie and co-author of The Per… read more
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"There you have it. He is resentful that a woman is succeeding where he failed, and most likely, he will either continue to encroach on your territory or try to take credit for your work. Be careful."-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius
"Exactly," he answers again, with that patronizing smile. Watson's approach to science contains such a vital flaw it nearly takes my breath away. How can one call oneself a scientist and begin one's i…"-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius
"Science IS life, dear cousin. It is the lens through which I see and experience the and make sense of the world around me, and it is my way of giving back. In solving crucial scientific mysteries at …"-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius
"It is in these moments that I wonder--despite my love of and commitment to science--if I have chosen the right track. Should I be following the long-established path carved out for me by my family, a…"-Marie Benedict, Her Hidden Genius
7. The Girl and the Bombardier: A True Story of Resistance and Rescue in Nazi-Occupied France
By: Susan Tate Ankeny
4.19
Format: 210 pages, Kindle Edition
A downed B-17 bombardier’s unfinished World War II memoir and a box of letters from the French girl… read more
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8. The Lost Daughters of Ukraine
By: Erin Litteken
4.51
Format: 420 pages, Paperback
A story of the strength of the human spirit, the personal cost of conflict and how love can be foun… read more
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9. Paper Planes
By: Jennie Wood
3.66
Format: 216 pages, Paperback
After a life altering incident, Dylan and Leighton are sent to a summer camp for troubled youth. Ca… read more
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10. Sisters at War
By: Jina Bacarr
4.18
Format: 354 pages, Kindle Edition
Paris, 1940: Two sisters separated by the Nazis… After a devastating attack, Justine and Ève Beaufo… read more
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11. Run Away
By: Harlan Coben
4.06
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
You've lost your daughter.She's addicted to drugs and to an abusive boyfriend. And she's made it cl… read more
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"A tip jar read: FEAR CHANGE. LEAVE IT WITH US."-Harlan Coben, Run Away
"Terrific," Simon said. "The psychos are on my side."-Harlan Coben, Run Away
"Fagbenle looked annoyed. “I’d like to continue my questioning."-Harlan Coben, Run Away
"It’s the devil—he gets ahold of you. He pokes and prods until he finds your weakness and then, see, he wiggles right through your skin and gets into your bloodstream. Could be through drink. Could be…"-Harlan Coben, Run Away
12. They Bled Orange
By: Michael Reit
4.52
Format: 316 pages, ebook
A family divided. A war-torn continent. An impossible journey. In the thick of World War II, Nor… read more
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- historical fiction
13. Close Your Eyes
By: Chris Tomasini
4.19
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Set in early 1400s Europe, Close Your Eyes is a sincere, yet light-hearted and lustful, ode to love… read more
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14. Every Time You Go Away
By: Abigail Johnson
3.86
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Abigail Johnson draws a searing and lyrical portrait of grief, … read more
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15. The Boy in the Rain
By: Stephanie Cowell
4.07
Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition
It is 1903 in the English countryside when Robbie, a shy young art student, meets the twenty-nine-y… read more
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16. The Suite Spot (Beck Sisters, #2)
By: Trish Doller
3.77
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Trish Doller’s The Suite Spot is a charming romance novel about taking a chance on a new life and a… read more
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"Mamihlapinatapai Yaghan A meaningful, but wordless, exchange between two people who both desire to initiate something but are hesitant to act upon it."-Trish Doller, The Suite Spot (Beck Sisters, #2)
17. The Deep
By: Alma Katsu
3.33
Format: 432 pages, ebook
Someone, or something, is haunting the Titanic. This is the only way to explain the series of mi… read more
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18. Cold Girls
By: Maxine Rae
4.42
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
Eighteen-year-old Rory Quinn-Morelli doesn’t want to die; she wants refuge from reality for even a … read more
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"My whole body is made up of apologies, though. Apologies for getting in the way, for taking too long, for not responding."-Maxine Rae, Cold Girls
19. The Immeasurable Depth of You
By: Maria Ingrande Mora
3.72
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
How do you face your fears when everything is terrifying? Fifteen-year-old Brynn can’t stop thin… read more
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"The water rippled around her. I hated it. It didn't make sense. Dead girls shouldn't displace water. Or cry."-Maria Ingrande Mora, The Immeasurable Depth of You
"It's not my fault you didn't think any of it was weird. Who lives in the mangroves? In a bathing suit?" "Why would I think you were dead?" I shouted. "Ghosts aren't real!"-Maria Ingrande Mora, The Immeasurable Depth of You
"We are all made of liquid and slippery organs. Life was improbable. Fragile. It was only a matter of time before something ripped us up and ruined us and we died. It didn't take anything for me to ki…"-Maria Ingrande Mora, The Immeasurable Depth of You
"That's what I hated thinking about the most. Oblivion. Nothing. Forever. As unfathomable as the universe around us stretching endlessly, impossibly big, horrible, terrifying... Being alive scared the…"-Maria Ingrande Mora, The Immeasurable Depth of You
20. Off the Map (Beck Sisters, #3)
By: Trish Doller
3.77
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
On the road to love, you don't need a GPS... Carla Black’s life motto is “here for a good time, … read more
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21. The Hedgewitch of Foxhall
By: Anna Bright
3.73
Format: 392 pages, Hardcover
In this gorgeous stand-alone fantasy romance perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Allison Saft… read more
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22. A Crown of Chains
By: Erin Phillips
4.12
Format: 430 pages, Hardcover
Becoming queen is not the end of a fairytale; it is the beginning of a nightmare. When the queen… read more
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23. The Intimacy Experiment (The Shameless Series, #2)
By: Rosie Danan
3.62
Format: 323 pages, Paperback
Naomi and Ethan will test the boundaries of love in this provocative romance from the author of the… read more
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"Remember, each new day is another chance to heal your sorry, broken heart."-Rosie Danan, The Intimacy Experiment (The Shameless Series, #2)
"Some of these people will act like their condemnation is in your best interest"-Rosie Danan, The Intimacy Experiment (The Shameless Series, #2)
"You do realize if this intimacy experiment doesn’t work, it means we’re failures both professionally and romantically?"-Rosie Danan, The Intimacy Experiment (The Shameless Series, #2)
"One of the best things about love, real love, is that it doesn’t demand perfection. It simply invites us to live up to our potential."-Rosie Danan, The Intimacy Experiment (The Shameless Series, #2)
24. The Lost Jewels
By: Kirsty Manning
3.87
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
From the author of The Song of the Jade Lily comes a thrilling story of a family secret that leads … read more
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25. When the World Tips Over
By: Jandy Nelson
4.18
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
An explosive new novel brimming with love, secrets, and enchantment The Fall siblings live in h… read more
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"He liked trees more than people."-Jandy Nelson, When the World Tips Over
"Why won’t you ever tell me about your parents?"-Jandy Nelson, When the World Tips Over
"Sometimes platonic loves are the most profound."-Jandy Nelson, When the World Tips Over
"Desiderium, n. an ardent desire for something lost."-Jandy Nelson, When the World Tips Over
26. The Calculation of You and Me
By: Serena Kaylor
4.00
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
A calculus nerd enlists her surly classmate’s help to win back her ex-boyfriend, but when sparks st… read more
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27. Acts of Resistance
By: Dominic Carrillo
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Between 1943 and 1944, nearly 50,000 Bulgarian Jews were rescued from the Holocaust, including thou… read more
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28. Age 16
By: Rosena Fung
4.32
Format: 312 pages, Hardcover
A powerful coming-of-age graphic novel about three generations of mothers and daughters passing dow… read more
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29. Locked In (Horizon)
By: Halli Gomez
3.68
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
Locked In Escape Rooms has a new owner. He’s offering prize money for whoever can successfully esca… read more
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30. Alice the Cat
By: Tim Cummings
4.25
Format: 186 pages, Paperback
Winner: Feathered Quill Book Award for Animal - Children's and YA (3rd) (2024) Finalist: American… read more
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31. Upon a Waking Dream
By: J.S. Bailey
3.79
Format: 300 pages, Paperback
Open these pages and delve into new worlds where… -A Flat Earther gets abducted by aliens -A co… read more
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