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  • The Song of Achilles

    A Novel

    by Madeline Miller ...
    “At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma Donoghue, author of Room, referring to The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller’s thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War.A tale of gods, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Carpe Jugulum

    A Discworld Novel

    by Terry Pratchett ...
    Series Book 6 - Witches
    Another brilliant installment in Terry Pratchett's acclaimed Discworld series, "The novel exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . Pratchett lampoons everything from Christian superstition to Swiss Army knives here, proving that the fantasy satire of Discworld 'still ate'nt dead.'" — Publishers WeeklyKing Verence, in a fit of enlightened democracy and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Thud!

    A Discworld Novel

    by Terry Pratchett ...
    Series Book 7 - City Watch
    “Start with Douglas Adams’s comic science fiction (A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy) and J.R.R. Tolkien’s alternative worlds, mix in James Ellroy’s gritty realism and Jonathan Swift’s unflinching satire and, if you’re lucky, you’ll get something like Terry Pratchett’s Thud!” —Wall Street JournalCity Watch Commander Sam Vimes must solve the murder of a prominent dwarf or watch as Discworld is ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Beautiful Ruins

    A Novel

    by Jess Walter ...
    “Why mince words? Beautiful Ruins is an absolute masterpiece.” — Richard RussoThe acclaimed, award-winning author of the national bestseller The Financial Lives of the Poets returns with his funniest, most romantic, and most purely enjoyable novel yet: the story of an almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962 . . . and is rekindled in Hollywood fifty years later.The story begins ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Kent Family Chronicles Volumes One Through Three

    The Bastard, The Rebels, and The Seekers

    by John Jakes ...
    Series series The Kent Family Chronicles
    The first three novels in a sweeping American epic from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author who “makes history come alive” (Nelson DeMille).This multigenerational saga follows the Kent family and their pursuit of a foothold and future in the expanding United States. From the family’s initial journey traveling to America’s shore to their voyage to the Western frontier, their fate is ... Read more

    $41.99 USD $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stardust

    by Neil Gaiman ...
    New York Times Bestselling AuthorGive the gift of STARDUST!Young Tristran Thorn will do anything to win the cold heart of beautiful Victoria—even fetch her the star they watch fall from the night sky. But to do so, he must enter the unexplored lands on the other side of the ancient wall that gives their tiny village its name. Beyond that old stone wall, Tristran learns, lies Faerie—where nothing ... Read more

    $12.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics

    by Olivia Waite ...
    As Lucy Muchelney watches her ex-lover’s sham of a wedding, she wishes herself anywhere else. It isn’t until she finds a letter from the Countess of Moth, looking for someone to translate a groundbreaking French astronomy text, that she knows where to go. Showing up at the Countess’ London home, she hoped to find a challenge, not a woman who takes her breath away.Catherine St Day looks forward to ... Read more

    $8.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Librarian of Burned Books

    A Novel

    by Brianna Labuskes ...
    For fans of The Rose Code and The Paris Library, The Librarian of Burned Books is a captivating WWII-era novel about the intertwined fates of three women who believe in the power of books to triumph over the very darkest moments of war.Berlin 1933. Following the success of her debut novel, American writer Althea James receives an invitation from Joseph Goebbels himself to participate in a culture ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 8

    by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou ...
    Series Book 8 - The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel)
    In the aftermath of the censer's spell, Mo Ran awakens on Dragonblood Mountain beside a slumbering Chu Wanning, everything between them forever changed. Yet before he can explain himself, Hua Binan--the mastermind behind their plight--arrives on the scene and kidnaps Chu Wanning, leaving Mo Ran utterly alone.Down the mountain, a man with Mo Ran's face has been committing heinous crimes, and the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • The King's Messenger

    by Susanna Kearsley ...
    "I've loved every one of Susanna's books! She has bedrock research and a butterfly's delicate touch with characters—sure recipe for historical fiction that sucks you in and won't let go!"—Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of OutlanderNew York Times, USA Today and international bestselling author Susanna Kearsley explores romance, court alliances, and the limits of one's duty in ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • A Duke of One's Own

    A gorgeously funny, spicy Regency romance from Emma Orchard

    by Emma Orchard ...
    Discover the gorgeous and spicy new regency romance that is perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Lisa Kleypass and Eloisa James.Summer, 1816. A notorious rebel is about to meet her match...Lady Georgiana Pendlebury is no stranger to breaking the rules of polite society. But when a so-called ‘friend’ invites her to a clandestine party, Georgiana is shocked to discover the event is more scandalous than ... Read more

    $3.99 USD $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Pandora

    A Novel

    by Susan Stokes-Chapman ...
    #1 Sunday Times BestsellerA Library Journal Best Book of 2023“Lush, evocative and utterly irresistible.”—Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne**Prepare to lift the lid on a lush reimagination of the mythological Pandora….Susan Stokes-Chapman’s atmospheric debut, PANDORA, immerses the reader in the dangerous, mysterious world of ancient antiquities with prose that is elegant and teeming with vis... ... Read more

    $11.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • A Thousand Ships

    A Novel

    by Natalie Haynes ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLERAn NPR Best Book of the Year“Gorgeous.... With her trademark passion, wit, and fierce feminism, Natalie Haynes gives much-needed voice to the silenced women of the Trojan War.”—Madeline Miller, author of CirceShortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, a gorgeous retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences—for ... Read more

    $11.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Night Hawk

    by Beverly Jenkins ...
    The premier name in African-American historical romance fiction, the incomparable Beverly Jenkins returns to the American West with Night Hawk—a blistering tale of high-stakes romance that unites a hard-as-nails bounty hunter with a gorgeous spitfire whom he rescues from a vigilante mob.Outlaw.Preacher. Night Hawk. He’s had many names, but he can’t escape the past.Since Ian Vance’s beloved wife ... Read more

    $8.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Mine Till Midnight

    by Lisa Kleypas ...
    Series Book 1 - Hathaways
    In Mine Till Midnight, no-nonsense Miss Amelia Hathaway has no time for romance--but she can’t resist matching wits with a sexy former card sharp named Cam Rohan.After inheriting a country estate, the Hathaway siblings are trying to recover from their troubled past and make a new start. As the family struggles with unforeseen problems, Cam Rohan keeps stepping in to help . . . and Amelia realizes ... Read more

    $9.99 USD $2.99 USD

  • The Earl, the Vow, and the Plain Jane

    by Cheryl Bolen ...
    Series Book 2 - The Lords of Eton
    Please Note: This is an expanded version of a very similar book published under the title His Lordship's Vow...Bereft of beauty as well as fortune, the exceedingly plain Miss Jane Featherstone has failed to attract any suitor during her three Seasons. Rather than be a burden to her brother and his obnoxious wife, Miss Featherstone vows to accept the first man who asks—even though she's always ... Read more

    $3.99 USD $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Dreadful Splendor

    A Novel

    by B.R. Myers ...
    INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD“This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel and Genevieve is a delightful character.” — The Globe and Mail“A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this!" **— Erin Sterling,**New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and <em... ... Read more

    $13.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • Miss Wonderful

    by Loretta Chase ...
    Series Book 1 - Carsington Family Series
    The first book in the Carsington Family series from award-winning romance author Loretta Chase!Alistair Carsington really, really wishes he didn’t love women quite so much. To escape his worst impulses, he sets out for a place far from civilization: Derbyshire—in winter!—where he hopes to kill two birds with one stone: avoid all temptation, and repay the friend who saved his life on the fields of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel) Vol. 4

    by Xue Shan Fei Hu ...
    Series Book 4 - The Disabled Tyrant's Beloved Pet Fish: Canji Baojun De Zhangxin Yu Chong (Novel)
    With their union blessed by the emperor and four baby heirs in tow, Prince Jing is well on his way to clinching the position of crown prince. But Li Yu can't pat himself on the back for a job well done just yet! Prince Jing's crafty brother still lurks in the shadows plotting against him.As Li Yu dives deeper into the sixth prince's schemes, he uncovers a dastardly conspiracy that ripples from ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Romancing Mister Bridgerton

    Penelope & Colin's Story, The Inspiration for Bridgerton Season Three

    by Julia Quinn ...
    Series Book 4 - Bridgertons
    A New York Times BestsellerThe inspiration for season three of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family.COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORYPenelope Featherington has secretly adored ... Read more

    $7.99 USD $1.99 USD

  • The Highlander's Fallen Angel

    by Heather McCollum ...
    Series Book 2 - Brotherhood of Solway Moss
    He may be heaven-sent...but she might be an irresistible hellion-in-disguise in this deliciously compelling Highlander romance from USA Today bestselling author Heather McCollum.Three months after escaping an English prison, Kenan Macdonald’s been taken captive. Again. Only this time, he’s been taken by a green-eyed slip of a lass. The crafty maiden snuck him a sleeping draught in hopes of ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • The Lamplighter’s Bookshop

    by Sophie Austin ...
    Every book tells a story. Every heart hides a secret.'An impressive debut, full of intrigue and heart' Hazel Gaynor'Perfect reading for all book lovers' Alex Brown'What's not to love?! Nineteenth century York, bookshops and brilliant characters!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewThe Lost Bookshop meets The Lost Apothecary in a beguiling novel full of sec... ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

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  • Their Duchess

    Theirs, #2

    by Jess Michaels ...
    Series Book 2 - Theirs
    The second in a hot new series from 10 time USA Today Bestselling Author Jess MichaelsAfter her loveless marriage comes to an end with the death of her husband, the Duchess of Sedgewick is now heading on a desperate journey to beg the new duke for financial assistance. But when a storm strands Anna with her loyal driver, Oliver and a reclusive painter, Ezra, passions that have long been repressed ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Defy Not the Heart

    by Johanna Lindsey ...
    Series Book 1 - Shefford Series
    The first book in the Shefford series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical romance, Johanna Lindsey.Reina seethes with rage over her fate: taken captive by the knight Ranulf -- a golden giant of a man -- who has pledged to deliver her to the nuptial bed of the despised Lord Rothwell. She will never accept such bondage -- and Reina offers herself to her kidnapped instead, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD $1.99 USD