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13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

Ginny Blackstone goes on an adventure around Europe, following the instructions contained in 13 little blue envelopes, organized by her deceased Aunt Peg. … More 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

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An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

After being dumped by a Katherine for the nineteenth time, Colin takes a road trip with his best friend. Miles from home, the washed-up child prodigy tries to create a formula to predict how and when a relationship will end. … More An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death to escape his drunken father, and travels down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave. … More The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

A team of scientists and their Company supplied Security Unit, a droid that has hacked its governor module and refers to itself internally as ‘Murberbot’, find trouble when they travel to check on a neighboring mission. … More All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

When siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt a boy to help on their farm, a young girl named Anne is sent to them instead. Enthusiastic and bright, Anne finds her place on the farm and in the community. … More Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

Artemis by Andy Weir

Jazz is a smuggler on the moon. When she gets offered a large sum to commit a crime, she gets involved in a lot more trouble and corruption than she anticipated. … More Artemis by Andy Weir

Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

Murderbot, with the help of a transport vessel named ART, heads to the mining facility where it killed a number of humans, in hopes of learning what caused the massacre. … More Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Fitz is a royal bastard with a magic that connects him with animals. Abandoned at the castle, he is raised in the stable and trained to serve the king as an assassin. … More Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb

After being revived, Fitz sets out to find Verity and save the kingdom with only Nighteyes at his side. … More Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobb

Asteroid Made of Dragons by G. Derek Adams

The third book in the Spell/Sword series. Xenon discovers something terrible, and our heroes have to deal with it and everything else. … More Asteroid Made of Dragons by G. Derek Adams

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Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

When Ethan Wate meets the literal girl of his dreams, Lena Duchannes, his small town life is changed as he discovers the secret powers and curses that connect them to one another. … More Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson

After their first summer apart, Nina returns home from a college program and a new romance to find her two best friends, Avery and Mel, have started a romance of their own together. … More The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson

The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

Kinch owes the Takers Guild a large debt, leading him to pair up with the knight Galva on a dangerous journey. … More The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

Logen Ninefingers, Inquisitor Glokta, and Captain Jezal dan Luthar’s lives are each affected by the return of the First of the Magi, Bayaz. … More The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski

As war is coming between the races, and the prophesied child, Ciri is sought for her power, Geralt of Rivia must protect everyone. … More Blood of Elves by Andrzej Sapkowski

Bloodbones by Jonathan Green

Part of the Fighting Fantasy series, this interactive fantasy book has you playing the hero as you seek revenge on the evil pirate Cinnabar after he killed your family. … More Bloodbones by Jonathan Green

Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

As the search for Blue’s mother and, of course, Glendower continues, they find someone else who may be helpful, or she may just be crazy. … More Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater

The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller

Charm is the madam of Orchard House, a prisoner of war, and the Emperor’s mistress. When she is summoned to the Emperor’s deathbed, he tasks her with uncovering his murderer and selecting his successor in exchange for her freedom. … More The Bone Orchard by Sara A. Mueller

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

In Nazi Germany, Death takes an interest in young Liesel, who becomes fascinated with books following her brother’s death, as her foster family hides a Jew in their basement. … More The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Bounty by Kurtis Wiebe and Mindy Lee

The Gadflies go from wanted criminals to bounty hunters as they try to outrun their pasts. … More Bounty by Kurtis Wiebe and Mindy Lee

The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

Ten years after the end of The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, Oree Shoth, a blind artist who can only see magic, takes in a stranger. When someone begins murdering godlings in the city, Oree sets out to find out who the stranger living in her house really is and who is behind the murders. … More The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

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Calamity by Brandon Sanderson

The final book in the Reckoners series, David and his team try to save Prof from his Epic fate and finally face Calamity. … More Calamity by Brandon Sanderson

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Scarlett Dragna just wants to escape her father and the island that they live on. A week away from her arranged wedding, her sister, Tella, and a sailor take her away to play in Caraval, the annual performance fueled by audience participation and magic. … More Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

The chosen one, with more power than he can control, just wants to get through his last year of school. … More Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

Abdullah is a carpet dealer who dreams of being a prince and marrying a princess. His simple life is changed when a stranger offers to sell him a magic carpet. … More Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones

The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody

Ryn has one unread text message on her phone. The last thing her best friend Lottie said to her before she died. As the anniversary of Lottie’s death is approaching, Ryn finds herself stranded at an airport accidentally swapping phones with a stranger named Xander. … More The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody

Chew, volume 6 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

While Tony Chu slowly recovers in the hospital, his sister Toni prepares for the future she knows is coming. … More Chew, volume 6 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

Chew, Volume 7 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

Tony returns in this volume to face a cult and deal with family matters. … More Chew, Volume 7 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

Chew, volume 8 – 12 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

With the help of his sister Toni, Tony finally learns what he has to do to stop the Collector, and the meaning of the writing in the sky is revealed. … More Chew, volume 8 – 12 by John Layman and Rob Guillory

Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher

Three criminals and a respected scholar are sent on a suicide mission to uncover a way to stop the neighboring kingdom’s Clockwork Boys from destroying their own kingdom. … More Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher

The Crime is Murder by Helen Nielsen

Everyone assumes Lisa Bancroft came to Bellville to write her next book about local legend Martin Cornish, but Bancroft becomes interested in the rumored curse that follows his daughter Marta. … More The Crime is Murder by Helen Nielsen

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Kaz and his crew are back to tie up all of their many loose ends. … More Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan

Perrin continues trying to find Faile, Mat continues to court Tuon and escape Seanchan territory, Egwene leads the rebel Aes Sedai to the White Tower, Rand works on a truce with the Seanchan. … More Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan

A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan

Rand pursues the Forsaken Sammael, Elayne, Nynaeve, and Mat search for the Bowl of the Winds, and Egwene works with Siuan Sanche to challenge Elaida. … More A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan

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Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Jason Dessen is kidnapped and, when he wakes up, his life is not his own. … More Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

Dark Matter, volume 1 by Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie, Garry Brown, and Ryan Hill

Six people wake from stasis on a spaceship en route to a mining planet, with no memory of who they are or why they are there. … More Dark Matter, volume 1 by Joseph Mallozzi, Paul Mullie, Garry Brown, and Ryan Hill

Dark Run by Mike Brooks

The crew of the Keiko never talk about their pasts, until Captain Ichabod Drift’s catches up to him when he’s blackmailed into making a secret delivery to Earth. … More Dark Run by Mike Brooks

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

Pirate captain Alosa allows herself to be captured by her enemies so she can search their ship for an ancient map. … More Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

Debris by Kurtis Wiebe and Riley Rossmo

In a ruined Earth, the remaining humans are attacked by Colossals and left without water. In an effort to save them, Maya sets out in search of a new water source. … More Debris by Kurtis Wiebe and Riley Rossmo

Delirium Stories by Lauren Oliver

These four short stories each follow a different character from the Delirium Trilogy at different points in the main story. … More Delirium Stories by Lauren Oliver

Descender, volume 1 by Jeff Lemire

A robot boy wakes up to find the humans of the mining colony dead. While he’s trying to figure out what happened, he’s being tracked as the supposed link to the robots that attacked humanity years ago. … More Descender, volume 1 by Jeff Lemire

Descender, volume 2 by Jeff Lemire

As robot boy Tim-21 learns that he is not the last of his kind, his childhood companion, Andy is hunting robots in search for him. … More Descender, volume 2 by Jeff Lemire

Descender, volume 3 by Jeff Lemire

The backstories of the main characters are revealed in this volume. Not my favorite of the series so far, but still interesting to learn more about everyone and have some things explained. … More Descender, volume 3 by Jeff Lemire

Descender, volume 4 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

Tim-21 escapes the Machine Moon and Andy is still trying to get to him while Driller reveals what he’s done. … More Descender, volume 4 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

Descender, volume 5 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

The robots finally make their move and war breaks out throughout the galaxy. … More Descender, volume 5 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

Descender, volume 6 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

The final volume of the Descender series, the machines finally wage war on the humans. … More Descender, volume 6 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

Diary of an AssCan by Andy Weir

The prequel to The Martian. This short story shows how Mark Watney was feeling just before he left on the mission to Mars. … More Diary of an AssCan by Andy Weir

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

Rick Deckard’s job is to track, identify, and retire a small group of rogue androids. … More Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

The Double Helix by James D. Watson

James D. Watson recounts his experience and the work behind discovering the structure of DNA. … More The Double Helix by James D. Watson

Down the River Road by Mabel O’Donnell

Part of a series designed to teach children how to read, this book is intended for second graders. The stories follow a boy named Jack as he befriends a donkey, goes fishing, and buys a baseball suit … More Down the River Road by Mabel O’Donnell

The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan

The Amyrlin gives newly Accepted Egwene and Nynaeve a secret task, Perrin tracks Rand, and Mat recovers with an old friend. … More The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

The second book in The Raven Boys Series. Ronan has revealed that he can take things from his dreams and learns that he is not the only one as his families secrets come out. … More The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

Dune by Frank Herbert

Paul Atreides and his family are sent to rule the desert planet Arrakis, the source of spice, where they are betrayed. … More Dune by Frank Herbert

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East of West, volume 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse arrive, signaling the end of the world, but Death isn’t riding with them anymore. … More East of West, volume 1 by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Dragotta, and Frank Martin

The Egg by Andy Weir

A short story about the universe. … More The Egg by Andy Weir

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Ender Wiggin is offered a place in Battle School when he is six. There, he is isolated and trained in war simulations to assist in the war against an alien race. … More Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

Murderbot returns to rescue its original owner, Dr. Mensah, from danger. … More Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

After their village is attacked by Trollocs in search of the Dragon Reborn, five villagers depart on a dangerous journey to uncover their powers and stop the Dark One. … More The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan

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Fables, volume 6 by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, David Hahn, and Steve Leialoha

While Jack is making a name for himself in Hollywood, Boy Blue sets out to find and kill the Adversary in the Homelands. … More Fables, volume 6 by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, David Hahn, and Steve Leialoha

Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah

The memoir of an unwanted Chinese daughter, Adeline Yen Mah recounts growing up in an emotionally abusive home and her undying desire for love and acceptance as she finds success as an adult. … More Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

Frodo Baggins receives a powerful ring from Bilbo, and takes on the task of travelling across Middle-earth to destroy it before the Dark Lord finds it. … More The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Fever Code by James Dashner

The story of how Thomas and WICKED built the maze. … More The Fever Code by James Dashner

Finale by Stephanie Garber

The final book in the Caraval Trilogy. … More Finale by Stephanie Garber

Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

Finlay Donovan is Killing ItFinlay Donovan, book 1by Elle Cosimano Finlay Donovan, a struggling single mother and suspense novelist, is mistaken for a contract killer. The trope of ordinary people getting in over their head when they enter the crime world is such a delight for me. The overall setup of this reminded me a … More Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

Firefight by Brandon Sanderson

David travels to Babylon to take on new epics with a different team of Reckoners. … More Firefight by Brandon Sanderson

The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan

Rand battles the Shaido Aiel as he pursues the Forsaken Rahvin, Nynaeve and Elayne deal with the Forsaken Moghedien, and a new Amyrlin Seat is raised. … More The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan

Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

After discovering a dead body on Preservation Station, Murderbot becomes part of the investigation to solve the murder. … More Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells

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The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Rand struggles to prepare for the Last Battle while Egwene continues her attempt at uniting the White Tower where she is being held captive. … More The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Giant Days, volume 1 by John Allison

Three female roommates experiencing their first time at college together. … More Giant Days, volume 1 by John Allison

Giant Days, volume 2 by John Allison

Continuation of the lives of three female roommates in college as they attend the holiday ball and deal with everything that happens after. … More Giant Days, volume 2 by John Allison

Giant Days, volume 3 by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Whitney Cogar

As their first semester comes to an end, the girls deal with relationships and politics. … More Giant Days, volume 3 by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Whitney Cogar

Giant Days, volume 4 by John Allison, Max Sarin, and Whitney Cogar

Susan deals with her breakup, Esther considers dropping out, and Daisy tries to keep them all afloat. … More Giant Days, volume 4 by John Allison, Max Sarin, and Whitney Cogar

Giant Days, volume 5 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, and Whitney Cogar

The first year of university comes to an end and the girls say goodbye to their dorm. … More Giant Days, volume 5 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, and Whitney Cogar

Giant Days, volume 6 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, and Whitney Cogar

The girls move into their house and have to deal with all the grown up stuff that comes with it. … More Giant Days, volume 6 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, and Whitney Cogar

Giant Days, volume 7 by John Allison

Esther joins a protest, Susan visits her family, and Daisy is having girlfriend trouble. … More Giant Days, volume 7 by John Allison

Giant Days, volume 8 by John Allison

Esther makes a new friend, Susan has a secret relationship, and Daisy deals with her girlfriend as they decide where they will all live next year. … More Giant Days, volume 8 by John Allison

Giant Days: Extra Credit by John Allison

A collection of stories including the hypothetical tale of what could have happened if the girls were not friends, their trip to London to visit Esther’s friend, and a few other shorts. … More Giant Days: Extra Credit by John Allison

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Katsa, born with a Grace for killing, is a tool for her uncle, King Randa, until she meets Prince Po. … More Graceling by Kristin Cashore

The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan

The boys venture out to find the stolen Horn of Valere while the girls travel to the White Tower to begin training with the Aes Sedai. … More The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan

Great Pacific, volume 1 by Joe Harris and Martin Morazzo

Heir to an oil company, Chas, plants his flag on a massive floating pile of garbage in the ocean, claiming it as his country. But he’s not alone there. … More Great Pacific, volume 1 by Joe Harris and Martin Morazzo

Green Wake, volume 1 by Kurtis Wiebe and Riley Rossmo

After a string of murders begins and a stranger arrives in Green Wake, Morley works to track down the woman he believes is responsible. … More Green Wake, volume 1 by Kurtis Wiebe and Riley Rossmo

Grim Leaper by Kurtis Wiebe and Aluisio Santos

Lou Collins is cursed to experience a series of violent deaths in the bodies of strangers, which he wanted to stop, but then he fell in love. … More Grim Leaper by Kurtis Wiebe and Aluisio Santos

The Guild by Felicia Day and Jim Rugg

A prequel to the show, this graphic novel covers the formation of the guild and some of Cyd’s life before she met her online friends. … More The Guild by Felicia Day and Jim Rugg

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Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

Half a KingShattered Sea, book 1by Joe Abercrombie Not suited for life as a warrior and instead prepared for life in the Ministry, Prince Yarvi must unexpectedly take the throne and defend his new title and life against both enemies and former allies. This story wastes no time getting things going. Just in the setup, … More Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

Now a captive of Venda, Lia lives among the supposed barbarians while the prince and assassin try to keep her alive. … More The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

The story of the Queen of Hearts before she becomes the queen, and the reason she is so horrible by the time Alice gets to Wonderland. … More Heartless by Marissa Meyer

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

The hobbit Bilbo Baggins lives a quiet, peaceful, indulgent life, until the wizard Gandalf adds him to a group of 13 dwarves about to set out on a journey to reclaim their lost kingdom and riches from the dragon Smaug. … More The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Linus Baker, a case worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is tasked with evaluating the possible risk of six dangerous children residing at the Marsyas Island Orphanage. … More The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones

Charmain Baker unwillingly becomes the temporary caretaker of her great uncle’s magical home. … More House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones

Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

When Sophie is curse by the Witch of the Waste and transformed into an old woman, she heads to Wizard Howl’s moving castle and makes a deal with a fire demon. … More Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

Yeine is unexpectedly named heiress to the king after her disowned mother’s untimely death. At the palace, she is caught in the middle of a power struggle with the two other potential heirs along with the many gods imprisoned there. … More The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The 12 districts of Panem must offer up a boy and a girl every year to enter the Hunger Games and fight to the death until only 1 survives while everyone watches the televised event. … More The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Huntress by Kate Quinn

The intertwined lives of Nina Markova, a former pilot with the Soviet Night Witches, Ian Graham, a Nazi hunter on the trail of the elusive and dangerous woman known as the Huntress, and Jordan McBride, a Boston teenager learning to accept her German step-mother. … More The Huntress by Kate Quinn

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I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusack

Ed Kennedy is an underage cab driver living an ordinary life with his dog, the Doorman, until he stops a bank robbery and starts getting playing cards in the mail leading him to people who need his help. … More I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusack

I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Nimura

Barbara Thorson kills giants, both real and imagined. … More I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Nimura

Injection, volume 1 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

Five geniuses find a way to make the world a bit more interesting with the injection. Eventually, they are forced to deal with the thing they created after it grows out of control. … More Injection, volume 1 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

Injection, volume 2 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

Vivek Headland solves a case of a missing ghost as the team makes more discoveries of what the Injection has been up to. … More Injection, volume 2 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

Injection, volume 3 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

As the Injection spreads, Maria hires Brigid to investigate a stone circle. … More Injection, volume 3 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire

In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan

Isabella attempts to save a dragon breeding program in Akhia. … More In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan

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Jhereg by Steven Brust

Vlad Taltos, an assassin in the House of the Jhereg, is offered a hefty pay for work that ends up being rather complicated. … More Jhereg by Steven Brust

Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

Julián sees some mermaids and decides he wants to be a mermaid too. … More Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

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King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

Nikolai Lantsov, now king of Ravka, is trying to rebuild and protect his fragile country all while hiding his own dark secret. … More King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

On the day of her arranged marriage, princess Lia leaves with her servant to a small town, unaware that the prince she stood up followed her, and so did an assassin sent to kill her. … More The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan

Knife of DreamsThe Wheel of Time, book 11by Robert Jordan Perrin is still trying to save Faile, Mat makes unexpected progress with Tuon, Elayne takes the throne for real, Egwene is a prisoner within the White Tower, Rand gets into some trouble All of the things that I felt were dragged out in the last … More Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan

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The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Stranded at sea, Bowen Tyler and a mixed crew find themselves on the island Caprona, where they encounter dinosaurs and humans at various stages of evolution. … More The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo

The folklore of the Grishaverse. … More The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo

The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

Uhtred of Bebbanburg, born a Saxon and adopted by Danes, navigates conflicting loyalties as he tries to regain what was taken from him. … More The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell

The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson

Ginny Blackstone returns to Europe to finish her adventure after a boy from London finds her backpack and the final envelope. … More The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

Tella gets to play in Caraval for Elantine’s Day, but this time, it isn’t a game. … More Legendary by Stephanie Garber

The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu

Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker, and the ghosts start telling her someone’s bewitching children. As the recipient of this message, Ropa decides to investigate. … More The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

The Gentlemen Bastards regularly break the Secret Peace by stealing from nobility and guards, and getting away with it. Locke Lamora became known as The Thorn of Camorr through these cons, and a number of rumors not spread by himself, and eventually finds himself in the eyes of the underworld’s vying leaders. … More The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Lone by Stuart Moore and Jerome Opeña

When zombies overrun their town, Luke is sent to find the only man who can save them, Lone. … More Lone by Stuart Moore and Jerome Opeña

Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

Rand orders the training of men who can channel as well as those who cannot for an army while Egwene becomes Amyrlin. … More Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan

Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke

A collection of tales about monsters. … More Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

In historic London, a secret apothecary who sells poisons faces the consequences of a mistake. In present day, a woman visits London for her wedding anniversary alone where she attempts to uncover the fate of that apothecary. … More The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron

After washing ashore with no memories of his past, Emrys develops magical powers and sets off to discover who he is and where he came from. … More The Lost Years of Merlin by T.A. Barron

Lumberjanes, volume 1 by Noelle Stevenson

Five female friends are away at summer camp when a lot of strange, supernatural things happen. … More Lumberjanes, volume 1 by Noelle Stevenson

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A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

The Last Battle and the long-awaited conclusion of The Wheel of Time series. … More A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

When 18 year old Nella moves in with her new merchant husband and his sister and two servants, she is given little more from him than a miniature replica of their home. Nella begin receiving items for the miniature house from a miniaturist, along with some unsolicited miniatures. … More The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher

Oliver, a young mage who only knows three unimpressive spells, is forced by his town to make the dangerous journey to the Rainblades with only his armadillo familiar and end the drought. … More Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Kelsier escapes from the Lord Ruler’s prison and gathers a crew to take down the empire. Vin, a young Mistborn, becomes an integral member as she learns to use her great power. … More Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

Monstress, volume 1 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

A survivor of the war between humans and arcanics, Maika Halfwolf looks for answers as the monster inside her awakens. … More Monstress, volume 1 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings

In a dystopian Florida, the murder rate is higher than the birth rate, and a girl trained to survive there crosses paths with a boy programmed to kill. … More The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

After a wealthy woman is murdered in her home, the detective Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the case. … More The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

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The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Kvothe, living as an innkeeper under the alias of Kote, agrees to tell his story to Chronicler over the course of three days. This covers day one. … More The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan

Lady Trent, a renowned dragon naturalist, recounts the tale of her first expedition where she risked her reputation and herself to study dragons. … More A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan

Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

When Marra realizes she may soon lose another sister to an abusive prince, she goes to a gravewitch who will only help her if she can complete three impossible tasks. With a strong will, a fairy godmother, and a knight, Marra will do whatever it takes to save her family. … More Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher

Network Effect by Martha Wells

Murderbot joins another research expedition, this time with Dr. Mensah’s daughter, and finds an old friend in trouble. … More Network Effect by Martha Wells

Not Dead Yet by Phil Collins

Phil Collin’s memoir covers his entire music career, from his first drum set to becoming front man in a band. He talks about his career going solo, putting together a big band, and writing for Disney. … More Not Dead Yet by Phil Collins

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Oedipus the King by Sophocles

Oedipus unknowingly fulfills the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother. … More Oedipus the King by Sophocles

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

Five students walk into detention, only four walk out alive. … More One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

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The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan

The Bowl of the Winds has been found, Elayne claims her throne, Egwene continues to take control of the rebel Aes Sedai, Perrin pursues the Prophet of the Dragon, and Rand leads his Asha’man against the Seanchan. … More The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan

Peril at End House by Agatha Christie

Detective Hercule Poirot meets a young woman, Nick Buckley, who has recently survived a number of ‘accidents’. Poirot realizes someone is trying to kill Buckley, and works to find the murderer before they make their next attempt at her life. … More Peril at End House by Agatha Christie

Peter Panzerfaust, volume 1 by Kurtis Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins

Now an old man, ‘Tootles’ recalls meeting Peter, an American boy, who led a group of French orphans against the Germans. A retelling of Peter Pan, set in France during World War 2. … More Peter Panzerfaust, volume 1 by Kurtis Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

One of five daughters, Elizabeth Bennet explores her marriage options along with her sisters and learns how wrong her first impression of someone can be as she gets to know Mr. Darcy. … More Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

After three years on the road, committing violent raids with his fellow outlaws, Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath returns to his father’s castle to reclaim his right as heir. … More Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

When Ryland Grace, a middle school science teachers, awakes alone in space with amnesia, he needs to find a way to remember his mission and complete it. … More Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Prophet, volume 1 by Brandon Graham

In the distant future, John Prophet awakens to complete his mission of restarting the Earth empire. … More Prophet, volume 1 by Brandon Graham

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Rat Queens, volume 4 by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni

The Rat Queens are back in the fourth volume. … More Rat Queens, volume 4 by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni

Rat Queens, volume 5 by Kurtis J. Wiebe, Owen Gieni, and Ryan Ferrier

The Rat Queens return to Palisade, and there’s a new wizard in town. … More Rat Queens, volume 5 by Kurtis J. Wiebe, Owen Gieni, and Ryan Ferrier

Rat Queens, volume 6 by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni

While Dee finds out what’s going on with the gods, the rest of the Queens help Dave and their former pal Sadie reclaim their lands from fleshers. … More Rat Queens, volume 6 by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni

Rat Queens Webcomics by Kurtis J. Wiebe

A short collection of mostly one page Rat Queens webcomics. … More Rat Queens Webcomics by Kurtis J. Wiebe

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Blue grew up in a house full of psychics, with no psychic powers of her own. Then she meets Gansy, Ronan, and Adam, and joins them on their search for the Welsh king Glendower. … More The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

The fourth and final book in The Raven Cycle. … More The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater

Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson

When Fred Fredericks takes his first trip to the moon to install a communication device, he becomes witness to a murder and goes into hiding with the revolutionary Chan Qi. … More Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Those with Silver blood have power, those with Red blood serve them. Until it’s discovered that Mare, a Red, has powers too. … More Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch

Two years after Locke and Jean leave Camorr, they’re cheating their way to the vault at the Sinspire, until someone in Tel Verrar finds out their true identities and forces the pair to change their plans. … More Red Seas Under Red Skies by Scott Lynch

Red Sister by Mark Lawrence

Saved from the noose by an abbess, Nona Grey is taken to the Convent of Sweet Mercy to train among the nuns in their martial and magical ways. There, she must learn to accept her prophesied future as she tries to hide from her bloodstained past. … More Red Sister by Mark Lawrence

reMIND, volume 2 Jason Brubaker

Victuals finds his body and tries to reclaim it from King Erzatz while Princess Cyrene finds the Invisible. … More reMIND, volume 2 Jason Brubaker

Renegades by Marissa Meyer

The renegades run the city, having restores peace when society fell apart. But the villains are still out there, and they’re looking for revenge. … More Renegades by Marissa Meyer

Replica by Lauren Oliver

Lyra lives at Haven. Gemma finds out her father has ties to Haven and goes looking for answers. Their stories are connected, but told separately. They can be read one after another, or together by alternating chapters. … More Replica by Lauren Oliver

The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch

Locke and Jean are hired by a faction of the Bondsmagi to rig an election in exchange for Locke’s life. In Karthain, they discover Locke’s former love interest, Sabetha, is working to rig the election the other way. … More The Republic of Thieves by Scott Lynch

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

Mikey isn’t the chosen one. He’s just a regular kid at a school where there are a bunch of ‘chosen ones’ and disaster is a regular occurrence. … More The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

The fellowship gathers their armies to defend against Sauron’s forces and distract him while Frodo and Sam complete their journey to destroy the one ring. … More The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

Revival, volume 3 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

While Dana tried to figure out who killed her sister, Em tries to find the creature in the woods. … More Revival, volume 3 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Revival, volume 4 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Dana makes some new discoveries while Em makes a new friend. … More Revival, volume 4 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Revival, volume 5 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Wacky times in Wausau as things keep getting worse. … More Revival, volume 5 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Revival, volume 6 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Em’s secret finally comes out. … More Revival, volume 6 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

Revival, volume 7 and 8 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

The end for this series, but maybe not for Wausau. … More Revival, volume 7 and 8 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton

The Riddle Box by G. Derek Adams

Jonas and Rime stop at a manor, where there is a murder, everyone is locked inside, and they try to solve the mystery. … More The Riddle Box by G. Derek Adams

The Rift Uprising by Amy S. Foster

Sexually frustrated teen super soldier starts to question what her organization is really doing when she meets a boy from another dimension who might be able to disable her implant so she can finally get laid. … More The Rift Uprising by Amy S. Foster

Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

Murderbot becomes a security consultant to investigate a terraforming facility abandoned by GrayCris. … More Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North

Romeo and Juliet, in choose your own adventure form. … More Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North

Rooms by Lauren Oliver

After Richard Walker dies, his ex-wife and two children return to his house to sort through his things. The house has ghosts. … More Rooms by Lauren Oliver

Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

Fitz returns to Buckkeep to a wasting king, increased threats from the Raiders, and Regal’s plots to replace Verity as king-in-waiting. … More Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

The last book in the Grisha Trilogy, Alina finally faces the Darkling. … More Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Two sisters search for suitable spouses. … More Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Serenity, volume 1 by Joss Whedon

The crew of Serenity take on a big job and find out too late that it was a set up. … More Serenity, volume 1 by Joss Whedon

Serenity, volume 2 by Joss Whedon

Four short stories. The crew gets rich, River earns her place among the crew and knows Shepherd Book’s secret, and Wash’s friends share a toast to him. … More Serenity, volume 2 by Joss Whedon

Serenity, volume 3 by Joss and Zack Whedon

Shepherd Book’s past is finally revealed. … More Serenity, volume 3 by Joss and Zack Whedon

Serenity, volume 4 by Zack Whedon

The follow-up to the movie. Everyone now knows what the Alliance has done, and Mal and his crew are force to come out of hiding to rescue one of their own and uncover more secrets. … More Serenity, volume 4 by Zack Whedon

Serenity, volume 5 by Chris Roberson

Over a year after the events in the previous issue, Mal and his crew set out on a rescue mission when a friend is in trouble and they find themselves between the Alliance and an extreme resistance group, … More Serenity, volume 5 by Chris Roberson

The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

Rand travels to the Aiel Wastes, Nynaeve continues to hunt the Black Ajah, Min returns to the White Tower, Perrin returns to the Two Rivers. … More The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

In a starving village a boy fated for greatness dies. His sister, fated for nothingness and desperate to survive, takes his identity and his fate. … More She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Kaz Brekker is offered an absurd amount of money if he can pull of an impossible heist. … More Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young

When Eelyn sees her brother, who she thought to be dead, on the battlefield, she loses her focus and is captured and forced to live with her enemies until she can return home. … More Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young

Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh

An illustrated collection of childhood anecdotes and adulthood reflections. … More Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh

Spear by Nicola Griffith

Leaving her isolated life with her mother behind, Peretur sets out for Caer Leon to serve the king Artos. … More Spear by Nicola Griffith

Spell/Sword by G. Derek Adams

Jonas, a squire, is tasked with escorting Rime, a mage, to her destination. … More Spell/Sword by G. Derek Adams

A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

When Zinnia’s best friend throws her a sleeping beauty themed twenty-first birthday party, she gets much more into the fairy tale than she expected. … More A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow

Splintered by A.G. Howard

Alyssa goes to Wonderland to break the curse that has affected her family since Alice first went there. … More Splintered by A.G. Howard

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

When Hadley misses her flight to her father’s wedding, she meets a boy on the next flight named Oliver, and they form an instant connection. … More The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

After the Epics takes over the city, lead by Steelheart. David knows Steelheart has a weakness, and he joins The Reckoners to stop him. … More Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

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Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham tells stories of her life growing up, her career, and some behind the scenes from her time filming Gilmore Girls, the first and the second time. … More Talking As Fast As I Can by Lauren Graham

Teckla by Steven Brust

Vlad finds himself involved in the middle of a dispute between a Jhereg boss and an Easterner revolutionary. … More Teckla by Steven Brust

Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce

Arram Draper has great potential to become a powerful mage as the youngest in his class. … More Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce

These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Lilac and Tarver, a high ranking girl and a low ranking war hero, get stranded on a planet as the only survivors of a ship crash. Together, they trek across the planet searching for rescue. … More These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

Death-Cast calls Mateo and Rufus to tell them that they are going to die today. Starting out as strangers, they find each other through an app and live their last day together. … More They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Clay Jenson receives a box of cassettes from Hannah Baker, two weeks after her suicide, explaining why she did it. … More Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel

Kit has committed to a six-month stay at the private island retreat Wisewood, cut off from the outside world. Her sister, Natalie, arrives at Wisewood after receiving an e-mail threatening to reveal her secret to Kit. … More This Might Hurt by Stephanie Wrobel

To Be or Not To Be by Ryan North

Much like the Romeo and Juliet choose-you-own-adventure book I read last month, this it the Hamlet version. In a silly adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, you get to read as Hamlet, Ophelia, or King Hamlet, (but mostly as his ghost because he dies right at the beginning). … More To Be or Not To Be by Ryan North

Toothpaste for Dinner by Drew

Toothpaste for Dinner, the webcomic, has updated daily with single panel comics since 2002. This book collects 200 of those comics. … More Toothpaste for Dinner by Drew

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

Three years after her expedition to Vystrana, Isabella departs on her next adventure studying dragons in the more dangerous Eriga. … More The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan

Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Rand and Egwene disagree on a plan, Perrin enters the Wolf Dream while pursued by Slayer, Mat enters the Tower of Ghenjei to rescue Moiraine. … More Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Safiya is a Truthwitch, able to tell truth from lies. Her best friend Iseult is a Threadwitch, able to see the threads that tie people to the world around them and reveal their emotions. As a truce between nations is coming to an end, Safiya’s power is no longer a secret, and many nations will do anything to use her to their benefit. … More Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Mitch Albom reunites with his college professor, Morrie Schwartz, during the last few months of the teacher’s life … More Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan

Isabella Camherst’s granddaughter Audrey is recruited to decipher 14 Draconean texts. … More Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Aza Holmes searches for a fugitive billionaire and tries to maintain relationships while struggling with her anxiety and OCD. … More Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

Frodo and Sam continue their journey to destroy the one ring, while the rest of the fellowship is attacked by orcs. … More The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien

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The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, volume 1 by Ryan North

Squirrel Girl goes to college with her tail tucked away, trying to blend in as a regular student while still battling the bad guys. … More The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, volume 1 by Ryan North

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Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan

Voyage of the BasiliskThe Memoirs of Lady Trent, book 3by Marie Brennan Six years after her adventures in Eriga, Isabella sets sail on a two year expedition to study a wide variety of dragons. I wanted more dragons after the last book, and we get them in this one. The book picks up six years … More Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan

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We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

Marin moves across the country to start college, leaving everything and everyone from her life behind. Then her best friend visits during winter break, forcing her to face the truth of the tragedy she ran away from. … More We Are Okay by Nina LaCour

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Zafira is the Hunter, tasked with finding an ancient artifact to restore magic and save her people. Nasir is the assassin tasked with finding that same artifact and killing the Hunter. … More We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

What If? by Randall Munroe

One time I figured out how much the moon would weigh if it were on Earth instead of in orbit. This is like that but if all of the consequences of putting the moon on Earth were taken into account and the calculations were done by someone who actually, probably, knows what they’re doing. … More What If? by Randall Munroe

When We Were Alive by C.J. Fisher

Bobby wants to be a magician.
William drinks to cope with the tragedy of his past.
Myles writes letters to a mother he hasn’t met. … More When We Were Alive by C.J. Fisher

Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

After the death of Cullen Witter’s cousin, his small town become obsessed with finding an extinct species of woodpecker, and his brother suddenly disappears. Elsewhere, a a young missionary struggles to find purpose. … More Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley