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  • The Book of Reservations by Buchwald, Laura
    Laura Buchwald

    The Book of Reservations

    Between the living and the lost, one woman delivers the truth.Josie Gray has always believed Miss Sylvie's Bistrot could be a sanctuary for the living... and the dead, with whom she can communicate. As the restaurant struggles to survive in Greenwich Village, the challenges...
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  • The Shame Addict by
    WR Book House

    The Shame Addict

    Shame is an acquired taste. No one knows this better than the young anonymous narrator subjected to repeated instances of sexual abuse, parental beatings and gleefully administered psychological cruelty. After some formative missteps in Zambia and France he arrives in London where he finds...
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  • Ghostroots: Stories by Aguda, 'Pemi
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    'Pemi Aguda

    Ghostroots: Stories

    In this beguiling collection of twelve imaginative stories set in Lagos, Nigeria, 'Pemi Aguda dramatizes the tension between our yearning to be individuals and the ways we are haunted by what came before.In "Manifest," a woman sees the ghost of her abusive mother in...
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  • The Palm House by Riley, Gwendoline
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    Gwendoline Riley

    The Palm House

    From the author of My Phantoms and First Love, a droll and quietly evocative novel about work, friendship, family, and the path--so often muddled--toward finding one's place in life. In The Palm House, Laura's long friendship with Edmund Putnam is tested when he resigns...
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  • A Comedy of Elopement by Reid, Christian
    Christian Reid

    A Comedy of Elopement

    Set against the vibrant backdrop of late 19th-century Florida, Christian Reid's "A Comedy of Elopement" is a charming tale of love and adventure. This Southern fiction explores the complexities of relationships and the allure of forbidden romance. The story delves into themes of elopement...
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  • His Family by Poole, Ernest
    Ernest Poole

    His Family

    Ernest Poole's "His Family" offers a compelling portrait of family dynamics against the backdrop of early 20th century New York City. This meticulously prepared print edition revives a classic exploration of social change and the immigrant experience. Through the lens of urban life, the...
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  • Cascade by Krause, J. J.
    J. J. Krause

    Cascade

    Four Seattleites--a failed homosexual, a crypto-obsessed mom, a party-girl-turned-caretaker, and an unorthodox professor--are going about their lives when, for each of them, things get messy. Over the course of a year, their jobs, relationships, investments, and even their grasps on reality all seem to...
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  • Skinless by Moor, Maggie
    Maggie Moor

    Skinless

    Lower East Side, NYC, 1999-2001. Fresh from teenage homelessness and trauma, Charmay-velvet-voiced, street-tough-sings to find the self she lost. Struggling to survive the PTSD she calls "Skinless"-and alcohol's grip-she invents a glittering alter ego, Cindy, an elegant, high-earning magnet for power and manipulators. Past...
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  • Rich People in Santa Barbara: Two Novellas by Gilchrist, Elizabeth
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    Elizabeth Gilchrist

    Rich People in Santa Barbara: Two Novellas

    The intersecting worlds of the two novellas in Rich People in Santa Barbra are worlds of privilege, worlds with eerie shadows beneath the surface. In Montecito Peak, Barbara Palmer, who is very rich--"I was born lucky"--is a good mother to fourteen-year-old Betsy, the guiding...
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  • Lovers XXX by Rowbottom, Allie
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    Allie Rowbottom

    Lovers XXX

    For fans of Mary Gaitskill, Lisa Taddeo, and Rachel Kushner: a raw and unforgettable portrait of friendship, sex, and the perilous edge of liberation--set against the neon-lit porn world of 1980s Los Angeles Los Angeles, 1982. Jude is eighteen, newly out of reform school...
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  • The Nacullians by Jordan-Baker, Craig
    Craig Jordan-Baker

    The Nacullians

    Welcome to the world of The Nacullians, three generations of one family, living in a brick house in a line of other brick houses. Craig Jordan-Baker's dark comedy charts the tensions and traumas of one family and their relationship with the city they inhabit.Author:...
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  • Virtual Velocity: An L.A. Story by Mora, Anthony
    Anthony Mora

    Virtual Velocity: An L.A. Story

    "Think Lolita meets Holden Caulfield." -The Huffington Post"Drawing upon his background as a rock-music journalist... Anthony Mora offers a world-premiere glimpse behind the scenes... engaging." -BackstageVirtual Velocity is the story of the curious creation of pop phenomena, Jake Jenkins, America's most renowned and successful...
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  • The Mysteries of Paris by Sue, Eugène
    Eugène Sue

    The Mysteries of Paris

    Venture into the heart of 19th-century Paris with "The Mysteries of Paris," the sixth and final volume in Eug? Sue's sweeping historical fiction series. A captivating exploration of city life, this volume delves into the hidden corners and untold stories of the Parisian metropolis....
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  • Ashley Sievwright

    The Shallow End

    It was one of the most perfect days, only just warm enough, an ever so slight breeze I could see in the hairs on my arm and in the flutter of flags across each end of the pool but couldn't feel. It must have...
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  • Henry Von Doussa

    The Park Bench

    Lennie and Dan have been together five years - five years of love and trouble. But they split up, and Lennie begins to trawl the parks, the streets, the night.'...von Dousa writes beautifully ... with the cold water clarity of the unillusioned, unhurriedly and...
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  • The Chronicles of Nelson Smart, Beer Connoisseur/Geek by King, Matthew S.
    Matthew S. King

    The Chronicles of Nelson Smart, Beer Connoisseur/Geek

    Meet Nelson Smart. Beer is his life. He thinks about beer, talks about beer, dreams about beer and obviously drinks beer, a lot actually. Nelson doesn't drink any standard run of the mill type of beer, he will only drink craft beer and nothing...
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  • Skinless by Moor, Maggie
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    Maggie Moor

    Skinless

    Author: Maggie MoorISBN-13: 9798993121222Publisher: Pearl of Peace PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2025Pages: 390Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.99lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.87d
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  • Swinica: And Other Stories by Linczak, Paul
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    Paul Linczak

    Swinica: And Other Stories

    Author: Paul LinczakISBN-10: 1682832848ISBN-13: 9781682832844Publisher: Texas Tech University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2026Pages: 160Format: Paperback
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  • Chelsea Girls by Lloyd, Catherine
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    Catherine Lloyd

    Chelsea Girls

    A glamorous and revealing biographical novel for readers of Renee Rosen, Allison Pataki, and Fiona Davis, starring one of Swinging London's defining figures, Mary Quant, who made history with the miniskirt, slashed hemlines, and transformed more than fashion, for herself, for her friends, and...
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  • The Policewomen's Bureau by Conlon, Edward
    Edward Conlon

    The Policewomen's Bureau

    "A page turning story, based on fact, about how it was to be an NYPD cop and a woman several decades ago: frightening, exciting, rewarding, as well as insulting, demoralizing and surreal, all at the same time. Policewoman Marie Carrara is the ultimate survivor."--Joseph...
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  • The Princess Casamassima by James, Henry
    Henry James

    The Princess Casamassima

    Return to 19th-century London with Henry James's "The Princess Casamassima," a captivating exploration of social life and simmering unrest. This meticulously prepared edition, Volume 2 of 2, offers a glimpse into the heart of a city grappling with profound social inequalities and the rise...
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  • Manhattan Transfer by Dos Passos, John
    John Dos Passos

    Manhattan Transfer

    John Dos Passos's "Manhattan Transfer" captures the relentless energy and dramatic social shifts of early 20th-century New York City. This landmark of literary modernism explores the sprawling metropolis of Manhattan and its impact on the lives of its inhabitants. A panoramic vision of urban...
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  • The Guermantes Way by Proust, Marcel
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    Marcel Proust

    The Guermantes Way

    'the social kaleidoscope was shifting' The Guermantes Way, the third volume of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, provides a transition from the realm of adolescence into the adult social world of Belle Epoque Paris. Its pages buzz with worldly conversations, with bravado...
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  • Unstoppable Me: Affirmations For Black Girls Every Day by Leeann
    Leeann

    Unstoppable Me: Affirmations For Black Girls Every Day

    Unstoppable Me is an affirmation book to help young girls believe in themselves and be strong. I list 100 affirmations after the story that you can write down to memorize. These affirmations are sure to change a girl's life.Author: LeeannISBN-13: 9798232615499Publisher: LeeannLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/19/2025Pages:...
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  • Hash 207: A Hash House Harriers Story by Norman, Dave
    Dave Norman

    Hash 207: A Hash House Harriers Story

    "Hash 207" is a work of contemporary American fiction set in modern day Portland, Maine.Unsure of his direction in life, "Just Jamie" leaves behind a world designed for him, to learn a few hard lessons...and find unlikely camaraderie in the Hash House Harriers--a drinking...
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  • The Vivisectors by Williams, Missouri
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    Missouri Williams

    The Vivisectors

    A reclusive graduate student is forced into a friendship that destabilizes her life in this surreal, allegorical romance. In a famed but crumbling university city overrun by nature, where power is held in a fragile balance between academics and a contingent of rogue gardeners,...
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  • Nice Places by Chu, Vincent
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    Vincent Chu

    Nice Places

    Philosophical, tender, and hilariously observed, Nice Places subverts the "go find yourself" travel story, unpacking our shared desire for meaning, connection, and a true place in the worldWhen Georgie quits his job at Oats Technologies to travel the world for one year, he hopes...
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  • The Life Insurance Company by Alexander, William
    William Alexander

    The Life Insurance Company

    "The Life Insurance Company" by William Alexander offers a compelling glimpse into the early 20th century through the lens of its characters' lives intertwined with the burgeoning life insurance industry. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing New York City, the narrative explores...
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  • Every Light in Every Window, Every Tooth in Every Mouth by Waldo, Tanner
    Tanner Waldo

    Every Light in Every Window, Every Tooth in Every Mouth

    Set in Edmonton as winter's teeth sink in, Tanner Waldo's debut novel explores grief, memory, and emotional inheritance in a city that no longer feels like what it was. People drift through it-tired, uncertain, hoping something will change but unsure if it ever really...
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  • Vertical Journey: When Life Happens by Muara Makarim
    Muara Makarim

    Vertical Journey: When Life Happens

    Diagnosed with cancer 9 months after losing her mom to cancer, Muara decided to travel non-stop for a year in a hope to be healed and happy. Leaving all the memories behind, she spent all of her money on plane tickets with Paris as...
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  • Second Life by Raposo, Peter
    Peter Raposo

    Second Life

    It starts with a breakup in the middle of a busy road with her telling him that she doesn't love him. But long before that somebody got killed, and long after that somebody else will plan a murder.Before anyone starts a second life, they...
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  • The Romance of a Plain Man by Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson
    Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow

    The Romance of a Plain Man

    Experience a captivating journey into early 20th-century Richmond, Virginia, with Ellen Glasgow's "The Romance of a Plain Man." This enduring work of Southern fiction explores themes of social class and romance against the backdrop of a changing historical landscape. Set in the heart of...
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  • The Californians by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
    Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

    The Californians

    Step back in time to 19th-century San Francisco with Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton's "The Californians," a captivating work of historical fiction. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of early California, brought to life through Atherton's meticulous detail and evocative prose. Explore the rich tapestry...
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  • How We See the Gray by León, Rachel
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    Rachel León

    How We See the Gray

    Author: Rachel LeónISBN-10: 0810149893ISBN-13: 9780810149892Publisher: Curbstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2026Pages: 256Format: Paperback
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  • Shattering The Surface by Hopper, Deanna
    Deanna Hopper

    Shattering The Surface

    When Della McGill gets herself into a series of misadventures as she pursues her long-suppressed goal of working in law enforcement, her family rebels. They want a stay-at-home mom and wife. She wants a career too. Will she have to choose between the family...
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  • Hustlin Through the Holidays by Reed, Rachael
    Rachael Reed

    Hustlin Through the Holidays

    Hustlin Through the HolidaysThe holidays ain't merry when you broke and fightin' to survive. Jasmine Carter ain't tryna hear no Christmas carols when eviction notices keep poppin' up, her babies cryin' 'cause they hungry, and the lights barely stay on. Desperate times call for...
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  • Wisdom Of The IZM: Wise Quotes And Sayings From The Best Players In Game by Pimpology, The Of
    The Of Pimpology

    Wisdom Of The IZM: Wise Quotes And Sayings From The Best Players In Game

    "Need To Stop Simping? Want To Have Your Way With Women? The Only Way Is Through The IZM." -The Professor Of Pimpology The IZM is a set of sacred principles, actions and wisdoms passed on to only the chosen few. So the style of...
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  • Blue Gowanus: An El Buscador Noir by Hartnett, Michael
    Michael Hartnett

    Blue Gowanus: An El Buscador Noir

    "Imaginative, Intriguing, Prophetic. Hartnett at his best!" -Joe Edd Morris, author of The PrisonEscaping an assassination attempt, the underground figure El Buscador lands in Brooklyn's Gowanus, home of a toxic canal. His mortal adversary, developer Timothy Tolland, has proposed for Gowanus a magnificent canal...
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  • The Madhouse Nudes by Schultz, Robert
    Robert Schultz

    The Madhouse Nudes

    Subtly conceived and artfully executed, The Madhouse Nudes is part love story, part mystery, a brave exploration of guilt and innocence. John Ordway is an artist obsessed with his work. In New York City that preoccupation merely aroused the ire of feminist art critics,...
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  • Manic Streets of Perth by Franklin, Dave
    Dave Franklin

    Manic Streets of Perth

    Perth.It's thousands of miles from anywhere, it's got a rubbish Bell Tower and not enough of the laid-back locals are being eaten by sharks.Well, that's what expat reporter Paul Lewis thinks, but after a lonely Manic Street Preachers fan reveals her disastrously unlucky life...
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  • Fallen Angel by Johnson, Lp
    Lp Johnson

    Fallen Angel

    Chic Chi-Towners Angel and Skylir Lawrence have it all, it seems. A lovely home, a well run and profitable business, and best friends on whom they can count. They are young, among the 'beautiful', and free to do as they choose.At least, Angel is...
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  • Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter by Alger, Horatio, Jr.
    Horatio Jr. Alger

    Fame and Fortune; or, The Progress of Richard Hunter

    Experience the classic American dream in Horatio Alger, Jr.'s "Fame and Fortune, or, The Progress of Richard Hunter." Set in 19th-century New York, this historical fiction embodies the enduring "rags to riches" narrative that has captivated readers for generations. Follow Richard Hunter's journey as...
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  • Athens Tales by Constantine, Helen
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    Helen Constantine

    Athens Tales

    Athens Tales is a portrait of Greece's capital through the city's own writers. The book is made up of eighteen short stories, in English translation, by different Greek authors, some of whom have never appeared before in English. Taking a roughly chronological course from...
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  • Tokyo Contract by Houston, James
    James Houston

    Tokyo Contract

    IN TOKYO, FREEDOM COMES AT A PRICE.Fast paced, edgy and unforgettably raw sequel to Houston's first novel SCOUTED. Tokyo Contract is a gripping tale of self-discovery, survival and the high price of freedom.When Chad was scouted to Milan to pursue a modelling career, he...
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  • The Fact Checker by Kelley, Austin
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    Austin Kelley

    The Fact Checker

    Mirthful, laugh-out-loud funny, and surprisingly philosophical, The Fact Checker is a brilliant debut novel featuring a missing woman who might be perfectly fine, and a single-minded investigator yearning for meaning, morality, and accuracy in an increasingly post-truth world.It's just a puff piece about a...
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  • The Boy Who Invented Himself by Comtois, Pierre V.
    Pierre V. Comtois

    The Boy Who Invented Himself

    Some years ago, in the old mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, lived a boy named Guy DeMonde who was at once a dreamer and sometimes a loner. When he wasn't off by himself dreaming in his tree house, Guy spent time with a tight...
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  • Belle Isle: Detroit's Game Changer by Lockwood, Rod
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    Rod Lockwood

    Belle Isle: Detroit's Game Changer

    "Rod Lockwood has written an amazing book. Belle Isle champions freedom and opportunity, the powers that attracted so many adventurous souls to America over the years. In Belle Isle, he helps us rediscover the roots that built this great nation and suggests that these...
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  • Sympathy Tower Tokyo by Qudan, Rie
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    Rie Qudan

    Sympathy Tower Tokyo

    The award-winning, bestselling Japanese phenomenon: a speculative, prophetic novel following a young and brilliant celebrity architect in Tokyo who takes on her most controversial project yet--perfect for readers of Klara and the Sun and Chain-Gang All-Stars.Welcome to the Japan of tomorrow. Here, the practice...
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  • Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square by Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold)
    B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

    Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square

    Venture into the heart of Victorian London with B. L. Farjeon's captivating mystery, "Samuel Boyd of Catchpole Square: A Mystery." This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic of historical fiction, immersing readers in the atmospheric city life of England's capital. Set against a backdrop...
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  • The Monster Beside the Silence: The Wolf Gospel Series Book 1 by Crippen, Alonzo J.
    Alonzo J. Crippen

    The Monster Beside the Silence: The Wolf Gospel Series Book 1

    The Monster Beside the Silence The Wolf Gospel - Book 1 Some monsters hide in the shadows. CJ learned to become one. From the cracked sidewalks of Country Circle to the blood-stained corners of 4th and Monmouth, CJ rises through the streets with silence...
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