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The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice

Donna Kauffman · Kensington
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Every autumn, Moonbright, Maine, is the picture of charm with its piles of crisp leaves, flickering jack-o'-lanterns ... and a touch of the sweetest kind of enchantment.

Witches, goblins, the occasional ghost - they're all sure to be spotted at the annual Halloween parade, where...
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Frankissstein

Jeanette Winterson · Grove Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Since her astonishing debut at twenty-five with Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Jeanette Winterson has achieved worldwide critical and commercial success as "one of the most daring and inventive writers of our time" (Elle) . Her new novel,...
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The Giver of Stars: A Novel

Jojo Moyes · Pamela Dorman Books
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover

"With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel. I loved it and didn't want it to end!"
- Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

"Epic in scope and fiercely...
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Tempted at Midnight

Cheris Hodges · Dafina
Pages: 384
Format: Book

For hopeless romantic Sylvie Gates, there's nothing quite as magical as a New Year's Eve kiss. So as the clock nears midnight at her best friend's party, Sylvie makes a beeline for the sexiest guy in the room. A happily-ever-after would be nice of course, but Sylvie's...

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Olive, Again: A Novel

Elizabeth Strout · Random House
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout continues the life of her beloved Olive Kitteridge, a character who has captured the imaginations of millions of readers.

Prickly, wry, resistant to change yet ruthlessly honest and deeply empathetic,...
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Cilka's Journey

Heather Morris · St. Martin's Press
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, comes the new novel based on an incredible true story of love and resilience.

"She was the bravest person I ever met." -- Lale Sokolov on Cilka Klein, The Tattooist of Auschwitz
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Imaginary Friend

Stephen Chbosky · Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 720
Format: Hardcover

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Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts

Kate Racculia · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

A dying billionaire sends one woman and a cast of dreamers and rivals on a citywide treasure hunt in this irresistible novel by the author of Bellweather Rhapsody.

Tuesday Mooney is a loner. She keeps to herself, begrudgingly socializes, and spends much of her time watching...
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A Dog's Promise

W. Bruce Cameron · Forge Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

A Dog's Promise continues the story of Bailey, the good dog whose journey started in A Dog's Purpose (the international hit film) and continued in A Dog's Journey (soon to be a major motion picture in May 2019) . This...

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Ninth House

Leigh Bardugo · Flatiron Books
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite.

Galaxy "Alex" Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale's freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands...

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Beyond a Reasonable Stout

Ellie Alexander · Minotaur Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Amateur sleuth Sloan Krause delves into the murderous political world in another delightful mystery from popular cozy writer Ellie Alexander.

It's the dead season in Leavenworth, Washington. The throngs of Oktoberfest crowds have headed home, and the charming Bavarian streets...

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Royal Holiday

Jasmine Guillory · Berkley
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a "rising star in the romance genre" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling new novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance.

Vivian Forest has been...
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Full Throttle: Stories

Joe Hill · William Morrow
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

In this masterful collection of short fiction, Joe Hill dissects timeless human struggles in thirteen relentless tales of supernatural suspense, including "In The Tall Grass," one of two stories co-written with Stephen King, basis for the terrifying feature film from Netflix.

A...

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The Empty Nesters

Carolyn Brown · Montlake Romance
Pages: 315
Format: Paperback

An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.

The worst of times calls for the best of friends in this sassy novel about starting over, from New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.

Dear friends and army wives Diana, Carmen, and Joanie have been through...

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The Butterfly Girl: A Novel

Rene Denfeld · Harper
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover

The Butterfly Girl is a riveting novel that ripples with truth, exploring the depths of love and sacrifice in the face of a past that cannot be left dead and buried. A year ago, Naomi, the investigator with an uncanny ability for finding missing children, made a promise that she would...

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Sand Cove

Niyah Moore · Urban Renaissance
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

Sand Cove is a beautiful secret haven tucked away from the city, entirely off limits to everyone except for its residents. Sand Cove seems like the picture-perfect place to live, but when Luca Moretti is found dead in his home, FBI agents Tyler and Stanton expose the residents' deepest...
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Dachshund Through the Snow

David Rosenfelt · Minotaur Books
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

This Christmas, lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, can't say no to helping young Danny and his dachshund, Murphy.

Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, have started a new Christmas tradition. Their local pet store has a Christmas tree, where instead of ornaments...

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If Only I Could Tell You: A Novel

Hannah Beckerman · William Morrow Paperbacks
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Hannah Beckerman pens a life-affirming novel that tells the story of a family divided and the secret that can possibly unite them - a must for fans of This Is Us.

"I loved it (even though it made me cry) ." - Jojo Moyes

A secret between two sisters.

A...

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Right after the Weather

Carol Anshaw · Atria Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

The author of the "graceful and compassionate" (People) New York Times bestseller Carry the One presents a new and long-awaited novel exploring what happens when untested people are put to a hard test, and in its aftermath,...
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Curious Toys

Elizabeth Hand · Mulholland Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

An intrepid young woman stalks a murderer through turn-of-the-century Chicago in "this rich, spooky, and atmospheric thriller that will appeal to fans of Henry Darger and Erik Larson alike." (Sarah McCarry)

In the sweltering summer of 1915, Pin,...
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The Remaking: A Novel

Clay Chapman · Quirk Books
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by a true story, this supernatural thriller for fans of horror and true crime follows a tale as it evolves every twenty years - with terrifying results.

Ella Louise has lived in the woods surrounding Pilot's Creek, Virginia, for nearly a decade. Publicly, she and her daughter...
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Late Checkout

Carol J. Perry · Kensington
Pages: 336
Format: Mass Market Paperback

A dead ballplayer means foul play in Salem . . .

Field reporter Lee Barrett is not happy that her hours are being cut back at WICH-TV, although it is nice to spend more time volunteering with Aunt Ibby, a research librarian at Salem's main branch. But Lee's least favorite task...
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A Book of Bones: A Thriller

John Connolly · Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Pages: 688
Format: Hardcover

"Complex, pulse-pounding...Connolly's nuanced characterizations and facility at creating spooky atmospherics make it easy to suspend disbelief about the threat of cosmic horror from other dimensions." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Private Investigator...
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Cry Pilot

Joel Dane · Ace
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback

A devastated Earth. Rogue bio-weapons. And a recruit with secrets. In this explosive new military science fiction novel, a tight-knit infantry squad is thrown into battle against a mysterious enemy that appears without warning and strikes without mercy.

There's only one way for a man with...
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Grand Union: Stories

Zadie Smith · Penguin Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal!

A dazzling collection of short fiction

Zadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically respected, and popular writers of her generation. In her first short story collection, she combines her power of observation...
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Hidden Cove

Meg Tilly · Berkley
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Oscar-nominated actress Meg Tilly strikes again with the third gripping contemporary romantic suspense novel set on the idyllic Solace Island in the Pacific Northwest.

When Solace Island gallery owner Zelia Thompson's close friend Alexus Feinstein of the prestigious art gallery Feinstein...
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