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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.
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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.
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.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
An Andalusian shepherd dreams of finding a treasure in Egypt and embarks on a journey to find it.
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.
Always, in December by Emily Stone
On the way to post her annual letter to her deceased parents, Josie bumps into Max, who will change the course of the next year of her life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawagushi
At a small café in Tokyo, patrons can travel through time to meet with someone of their choosing, but they must return before the coffee gets cold.
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.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
A family of the six worst children in the world decide to take part in the Christmas pageant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bounty by Kurtis Wiebe and Mindy Lee
The Gadflies go from wanted criminals to bounty hunters as they try to outrun their pasts.
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.
Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates
Katie Lightfoot came to Savannah to help her aunt Lucy and uncle Ben open a bakery. When Ben is suspected of murdering a customer, Katie and Lucy work their magic to find the real killer.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chew, Volume 7 by John Layman and Rob Guillory
Tony returns in this volume to face a cult and deal with family matters.
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.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan
After losing her job, Carmen moves in with her sister and begins a new job trying to revive a dying bookshop.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge receives warnings from certain Christmas spirits to change his unpleasant ways.
Christmas Carol Murder by Leslie Meier
After the local mortgage company’s owner, Marlowe, is murdered and his business partner, Scribner, is visited by his ghost, Lucy tries to solve the case before the killer comes for the other owner.
A Christmas Escape by Anne Perry
Charles Latterly escapes to an island hotel to brighten his holiday season. Unfortunately, the other guests are unpleasant, the island is an active volcano, and there may be a killer among them.
Christmas for a Kitten by Robin Pulver
An tiny kitten, abandoned in the snow, looks for warmth and safety.
A Christmas Legacy by Anne Perry
Gracie, a former maid, fills in for a distressed Millie when things go missing in her employer’s home. In an effort to uncover what is happening in the home, Gracie returns to life as a maid to find out the truth.
The Christmas Mystery by James Patterson
French detective Luc Moncrief investigates art theft and murder on Park Avenue.
A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd
Ralphie recounts some specific memories of Christmas as a child in a small town with his family.
The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere
A workaholic attorney’s life changes after a brief encounter with a young boy who wants to buy a pair of shoes for his mother.
The Christmas Train by David Baldacci
Tom, a journalist, takes a train from D.C. to L.A. for Christmas where he runs into someone from his past.
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
Gaby’s getting married, and her four adult children reunite after years apart to find out who the groom will be.
The Christmas Wedding Guest by Susan Mallery
The Somerville sisters return home for their parents’ vow renewal. Reggie reunites with her first love while single, pregnant Dena gets to know the songwriter staying at her inn.
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.
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.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Kaz and his crew are back to tie up all of their many loose ends.
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.
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.
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Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Jason Dessen is kidnapped and, when he wakes up, his life is not his own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo
Before he was the Darkling, Eryk was a boy on the run with a power he couldn’t share.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Descender, volume 5 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen
The robots finally make their move and war breaks out throughout the galaxy.
Descender, volume 6 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen
The final volume of the Descender series, the machines finally wage war on the humans.
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.
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.
The Double Helix by James D. Watson
James D. Watson recounts his experience and the work behind discovering the structure of DNA.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The Egg by Andy Weir
A short story about the universe.
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.
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
Murderbot returns to rescue its original owner, Dr. Mensah, from danger.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Fever Code by James Dashner
The story of how Thomas and WICKED built the maze.
Finale by Stephanie Garber
The final book in the Caraval Trilogy.
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan, a struggling single mother and suspense novelist, is mistaken for a contract killer.
Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
David travels to Babylon to take on new epics with a different team of Reckoners.
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.
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
As the second daughter, Red must serve as a sacrifice to the Wolf in the Wood in hopes of ending a curse. But the Wolf is a man, and the curse isn’t what she thinks.
The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith
After a fox’s only friend, a star, disappear, it must search the dark forest alone for the missing companion.
Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard
A children’s book about the history and significance of fry bread.
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
After discovering a dead body on Preservation Station, Murderbot becomes part of the investigation to solve the murder.
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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Eddard Stark and his family find themselves in the middle of the conflicts that surround them and their king.
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.
Giant Days, volume 1 by John Allison
Three female roommates experiencing their first time at college together.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giant Days, volume 7 by John Allison
Esther joins a protest, Susan visits her family, and Daisy is having girlfriend trouble.
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.
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.
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
Harriet Lee has a long history with gingerbread that began in the possibly fictional land of her youth, Druhástrana. She recounts those day when her teenage daughter Perdita attempts to find Harriet’s childhood friend Gretel.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Katsa, born with a Grace for killing, is a tool for her uncle, King Randa, until she meets Prince Po.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Half a King by 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.
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.
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.
Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie
Simeon Lee calls his four sons and their wives home for an unhappy reunion that results in his murder.
A Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton
A Scottish Constable has plenty of work to keep him occupied around Christmas time.
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.
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.
House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones
Charmain Baker unwillingly becomes the temporary caretaker of her great uncle’s magical home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly and JM Ken Nimura
Barbara Thorson kills giants, both real and imagined.
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.
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.
Injection, volume 3 by Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, and Jordie Bellaire
As the Injection spreads, Maria hires Brigid to investigate a stone circle.
In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan
Isabella attempts to save a dragon breeding program in Akhia.
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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.
Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
Julián sees some mermaids and decides he wants to be a mermaid too.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
An astonishing technique for recovering and cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now humankind’s most thrilling fantasies have come true. Creatures extinct for eons roam Jurassic Park with their awesome presence and profound mystery, and all the world can visit them—for a price. Until something goes wrong. . . .
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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.
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.
Knife of Dreams by 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
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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.
The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
The folklore of the Grishaverse.
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.
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.
Legendary by Stephanie Garber
Tella gets to play in Caraval for Elantine’s Day, but this time, it isn’t a game.
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.
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.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
After a pilot’s plane crashes in the desert, he meets a little prince from another planet.
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.
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.
Lore: Monstrous Creatures by Aaron Mahnke
A collection of tales about monsters.
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.
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.
Lumberjanes, volume 1 by Noelle Stevenson
Five female friends are away at summer camp when a lot of strange, supernatural things happen.
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Manhunt by James Patterson
Michael Bennett has a close call with his family when someone attacks the Thanksgiving Day Parade that sparks a hunt for whoever is responsible.
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
The Last Battle and the long-awaited conclusion of The Wheel of Time series.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Network Effect by Martha Wells
Murderbot joins another research expedition, this time with Dr. Mensah’s daughter, and finds an old friend in trouble.
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend
Morrigan Crow is cursed. On the day that should bring her death, a man named Jupiter saves her from her fate by nominating her to compete in a series of trials for a place in the Wundrous Society.
New Spring by Robert Jordan
At the time of the Dragon Reborn’s birth, Moiraine is an Accepted preparing to become Aes Sedai and Lan is a soldier in battle. Their separate lives will soon bring them together and lead them to join in the search as a team.
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.
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Oedipus the King by Sophocles
Oedipus unknowingly fulfills the prophecy of killing his father and marrying his mother.
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Five students walk into detention, only four walk out alive.
One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis
Rory needs to get home to her estranged family, but her only ride is from Max, a boy she has strained history with.
Owl be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews
Meg’s grandfather hosts an owl conference that becomes affected by both a snow storm and a murder.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prophet, volume 1 by Brandon Graham
In the distant future, John Prophet awakens to complete his mission of restarting the Earth empire.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Centuries after the robots disappeared into the wilderness, Dex, a tea monk, is approached by a robot, Mosscap, that wants to know what it is people need.
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Rat Queens, volume 4 by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Owen Gieni
The Rat Queens are back in the fourth volume.
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.
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.
Rat Queens Webcomics by Kurtis J. Wiebe
A short collection of mostly one page Rat Queens webcomics.
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.
The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvater
The fourth and final book in The Raven Cycle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
reMIND, volume 2 Jason Brubaker
Victuals finds his body and tries to reclaim it from King Erzatz while Princess Cyrene finds the Invisible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Revival, volume 4 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton
Dana makes some new discoveries while Em makes a new friend.
Revival, volume 5 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton
Wacky times in Wausau as things keep getting worse.
Revival, volume 6 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton
Em’s secret finally comes out.
Revival, volume 7 and 8 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton
The end for this series, but maybe not for Wausau.
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.
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.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
Murderbot becomes a security consultant to investigate a terraforming facility abandoned by GrayCris.
Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North
Romeo and Juliet, in choose your own adventure form.
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.
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.
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
The last book in the Grisha Trilogy, Alina finally faces the Darkling.
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Two sisters search for suitable spouses.
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.
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.
Serenity, volume 3 by Joss and Zack Whedon
Shepherd Book’s past is finally revealed.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Shiori’s brothers are transformed into cranes while she is banished and unable to speak, for every sound she makes will kill one of her brothers. Alone, Shiori must silently find a way to break the curse.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Kaz Brekker is offered an absurd amount of money if he can pull of an impossible heist.
Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
With their only child away, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and go on a cruise, causing many unexpected consequences.
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.
Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh
An illustrated collection of childhood anecdotes and adulthood reflections.
Spear by Nicola Griffith
Leaving her isolated life with her mother behind, Peretur sets out for Caer Leon to serve the king Artos.
Spell/Sword by G. Derek Adams
Jonas, a squire, is tasked with escorting Rime, a mage, to her destination.
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.
Splintered by A.G. Howard
Alyssa goes to Wonderland to break the curse that has affected her family since Alice first went there.
Starry Night by Debbie Macomber
Carrie has the chance to write more serious columns for the newspaper, on the condition that she first tracks down and interviews reclusive author Finn Dalton.
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.
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.
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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.
Teckla by Steven Brust
Vlad finds himself involved in the middle of a dispute between a Jhereg boss and an Easterner revolutionary.
Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce
Arram Draper has great potential to become a powerful mage as the youngest in his class.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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…
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
Turning Darkness Into Light by Marie Brennan
Isabella Camherst’s granddaughter Audrey is recruited to decipher 14 Draconean texts.
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.
Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber
Julia blogs her progress in being overly nice to her grumpy neighbor Cain.
The Twelve Deaths of Christmas by Marian Babson
A series of odd murders keep the guests at Maude Daneson’s rooming house on edge.
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.
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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.
Unseen by Chad Allen
‘Unseen is an audio comic created by Chad Allen. Written by a blind person, with a blind heroine, for blind (and sighted) audiences. Unseen is the story of Afsana, a blind assassin living in a chaotic world in which she is invisible to society. Discounting her abilities is her enemies’ gravest mistake’
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Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan
Six years after her adventures in Eriga, Isabella sets sail on a two year expedition to study a wide variety of dragons.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where We Were by Kellie Sheridan
Reece, Rhiannon, Reagan, and Reilly are identical quadruplets whose parents have decided to relocate their family from the city they grew up in to the small town they were born in.
The Wicked and the Divine, volume 1 by Kieron Gillen
Every ninety years, twelve gods return as humans. After two years, they’re all dead.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Two teens, both named Will Grayson meet as they navigate high school, romance, and the upcoming production of their now mutual friend’s musical.
Winter’s Heart by Robert Jordan
Rand gets new warders and works to make channeling safer for me, Perrin searches for Faile, Mat returns.
Wires and Nerve, volume 1 by Marissa Meyer
After the Lunar Chronicles ended, Iko travels to Earth to round up the wolf-hybrid soldier who were left behind.
Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan
The conclusion to The Memoirs of Lady Trent reveals the details of Isabella’s greatest discovery.
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
A single mother in high school, Emoni does her best to take care of her daughter and abuela while dreaming of becoming a chef after graduation.
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
When Mona, a fourteen-year-old wizard whose magic only works on bread, finds a dead body in the bakery, she becomes an assassin’s target and her city’s only hope.
The Wonder Engine by T. Kingfisher
Now in Anuket City, Slate, Caliban, Brenner, and Learned Edmund must find allies and uncover the mystery of the Clockwork Boys before their pasts catch up with them first.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
When Lockwood takes shelter for a night in the home of his landlord, Heathcliff, he learns the complicated past of the man, the former resident, Catherine, and the troubles of their heirs.
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Yendi by Steven Brust
The prequel to Jhereg, Vlad takes his own territory and becomes part of a turf war.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler’s memoir covers the highlights of her career, personal anecdotes, and lessons she’s learned along the way.
You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day
A memoir of Felicia Day’s unusual schooling, struggles in Hollywood, and rise to internet fame.
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