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Fiction

Murder at the Capitol: A Lincoln’s White House Mystery

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From a USA Today bestselling author: Mere months into the Civil War, a body is found hanging from the unfinished dome of the Capitol. Adam Quinn is asked by President Lincoln to investigate — and he soon uncovers a sinister Confederate plot that might change the fate of the Union… “Owen Parry fans will be pleased” (Publishers Weekly).

Action and Adventure

Interior Chinatown

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A 2020 National Book Award winner hailed as “one of the funniest books of the year” (The Washington Post): Willis Wu dreams of leaving his tiny home in Chinatown behind to become famous — but when he’s suddenly in the spotlight, he uncovers surprising family secrets. “Always captivating” (NPR).

Epic Fantasy

The Unwilling

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“Fantasy at its most sublime!”–Erin Morgenstern, New York Times bestselling author of THE NIGHT CIRCUS “Suspenseful, magical, wonderfully written… An essential…

Action and Adventure

The Henna Artist

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A New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club pick with over 17,000 five-star Goodreads ratings! After fleeing her abusive husband, Lakshmi moves to Jaipur, where she becomes a renowned henna artist. But will her past come back to haunt her? “An uplifting tale that highlights the power of family” (Library Journal).

Coming of Age

This Is Happiness

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“Warm and whimsical” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): As the rural Irish village of Faha stands on the brink of modernization, 17-year-old Noel comes of age, guided in lessons of life by newcomer Christy. “This, truly, is happiness” (The Washington Post).

Africa

Conjure Women

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This “powerful” novel (Publishers Weekly) follows healer May Belle and her daughter, Rue, who serve as midwives and form an unlikely, complex bond with Varina, their enslaver’s daughter. “Afia Atakora brings the Civil War South to life so beautifully… A heartbreaking joy to read” (Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls).