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Madame Bovary is a timeless story of desire, illusion, and the relentless pursuit of meaning beyond the ordinary. It follows Emma Bovary, a woman trapped in the monotony of provincial life, who dreams of passion, luxury, and grandeur far beyond her reach. Her search for fulfillment leads her into love affairs, reckless spending, and an endless spiral of longing that ultimately destroys her.

A gripping World War II tale of two French sisters—one rescuing downed airmen across the Pyrenees, the other hiding children and forging identities under occupation. A story of ordinary bravery, sacrifice, and the quiet fire that keeps love alive when the world goes dark.

A short story with elements of humor and horror.

In Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus introduces us to Elizabeth Zott, a fiercely intelligent chemist in 1960s America—where women weren’t expected to work in labs, let alone lead them. But when she’s pushed out of the scientific world, Elizabeth unexpectedly becomes the star of a hit cooking show. Her secret? She’s not just teaching recipes—she’s teaching science, self-respect, and resistance to millions of housewives trapped in societal expectations.

Reminiscent of Joshua Scribner's novels FEAR AND REPULSION and SEED, Within follows psychologist Dr. Caffer as he tracks unspeakable evil to the deepest recesses of the human mind.

In a small Florida town, days after a drunken adventure to an abandoned prison, a group of friends find themselves heading back when two of their friends end up missing. But what starts as a desperate search for two lost friends, soon turns into a chilling fight for survival. Not just from a tropical storm, but from something far sinister inside.

The last thing Coy remembers, he was about to die. So why is he in this strange house, with even stranger creatures, vying for his attention?

The Instagram Mom: My Baby Should Be is an emotionally charged exploration of the intersection between social media and motherhood. This book offers a compelling narrative that will leave listeners questioning the impact of the digital age on our most intimate relationships.

Wini's family of enchanters runs a little bakery, but with the prices of magical ingredients skyrocketing, they're going under. Desperate to save her family's business, Wini takes a risk by casting a (sort of illegal) spell that would allow them to gather their own supply of their most needed magical ingredient: love. But the spell doesn't work. And Wini soon discovers that it didn't just not work; it backfired. Badly. Now the whole town is in danger, and the Enchantment Agency is sniffing around for whoever cast the wayward spell.

Are you going through a dark time, and you no longer know the purpose of living? Do you feel like giving up because all the paths you took seemingly led you to empty fields? We are so indulged in this hectic society that we often forget who we are and what makes us feel whole again—and the answer lies within ourselves. It seems too obvious, but we all often forget the importance of self-love.

Sailor Carlson comes back to Boston to make amends with her dad, only to find he passed away, and his bar, the Alibi, now belongs to a bearded, grumpy hottie. Mr. Hottie liked her enough for a night of nameless sex on the kitchen counter, but he wants nothing to do with her now he knows who she is.

Just when everything is returning to the calm that Quinn Caine and her sidekicks Ruff Barker Ginsburg and Sister Daria are used to in their beloved town of Vienna, a Broadway star crash-lands into their peace and quiet. Chad Frivole is Vienna’s prodigal son, and the once notorious lothario has returned a Broadway star, ready to make a different kind of mark on his hometown.

This book is the raw account of one man's journey through a life of pure hell. From childhood innocence to the treacherous jaws of street life and beyond, this book details how he persevered and grew spiritually in the process. Starting with the very first chapter you become familiar with his struggle to rise above circumstance and the pain that came with it. If you have ever seriously questioned if you could make a change in your life, or if it was possible to turn things around, this book will provide you with the key.

Sparks fly when Molly Prince's puppy Ursula constantly disrupts the beachfront area where new-in-town marine biologist Max Miller is studying sea-turtle mating habits. Max and Molly are instantly attracted to each other, but Molly dismisses Max out of hand. As for Max, he refuses to take Molly seriously when her job is to play the aquarium's mermaid. But when Ursula won't stop digging in Max's beachfront yard and reveals her unique ability to sniff out sea-turtle nests, she might bring these two opposites close enough to help save the turtles, and maybe even save the aquarium.

Separating from the Pack is for those whose life isn’t exactly where they want it to be at this moment. You know that you’re destined to do great things, but somewhere along your journey, you got lost. Your days feel like they are all the same, and you don’t know the next step to take to get things moving in the direction you’d like to go. You will learn how to separate from your norm, old habits, self-limiting beliefs, and even relationships that no longer serve you in creating the life you want.

It’s a new school year for Kit, Alita, and Josh. The three friends learn that their school is getting a brand-new library—and a brand-new baby dragon to help the library grow. They’re overjoyed to look after the precious dragon egg until it hatches—it’s like all their Christmases and Diwalis and birthdays have come at once!

On the first day of eighth grade, thirteen-year-old Layla has a pretty good idea of what’s in store for her—another year of awkward social situations, mediocre grades, and teachers who praise her good behavior but find her academic performance disappointing. Layla feels certain she’s capable of more, but each time she tries to read or write, the words on the page dance and spin, changing partners and leaving her to sit on the sidelines.

Defeated by James Voytek chronicles the Cougars, a middle school football team in the inner city of New Haven, Connecticut, and their 2018 season. It may seem like just another football season, but it is about much more than a game. New Haven can be a dangerous place for many youths as they try to find their way at perhaps the most difficult time in a young man's life. The story follows the journeys of four players: Freddy, Vinny, Lito, and Terrell as they battle the trials and tribulations of gangs, violence, drugs, and football.

Benjamin and Rumblechm is a story that will keep your children laughing, gasping, and learning from the first minute to the last. As Katie and Jacob travel across Canada with their two eccentric aunts in a minivan named Rumblechum, they learn about history and geography. And with them is their stuffed monkey, Benjamin. Rumblechum transports them through Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the huge province of Ontario, and finally back to their little grey house in Edmonton, Alberta.

Finish It: Memoir: My Music, My Truth, and My True Love is about the author’s three-year awakening which takes her from a life of legalistic religion to a more spiritual life, as well as from singing just faith-based music to singing all genres. Dorian also goes through the difficult journey of opening her heart again to love after extreme heartache and learning what it means to date as an adult for the first time at 37. Coinciding with the release of a new music album, Dorian chronicles the creation of her new music, giving previous and new supporters an inside look.