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Arcadia by Lauren Groff

In the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land, founding what would become a commune centered on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House. ARCADIA follows this romantic and tragic utopian dream from its hopeful start through its heyday and after.

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Safe Keeping by Barbara Taylor Sissel

In this chilling and emotionally charged mystery from highly acclaimed author Barbara Taylor Sissel, a mother must confront the unfathomable when her son is accused of murder, and while his life hangs in the balance, what she discovers will prove far more shocking than her darkest fears.

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The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs

#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers into the lush abundance of Sonoma County, in a story of sisters, friendship and the invisible bonds of history that are woven like a spell around us.

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The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin

A beautiful empress, a handsome horseman and a bluestocking heiress form a passionate love triangle in this historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of THE AMERICAN HEIRESS.

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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

Jonas Jonasson's international publishing sensation --- with over six million copies sold --- is about a reluctant centenarian much like Forrest Gump (if Gump were an explosives expert with a fondness for vodka), who decides it's not too late to start over.

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Three Souls by Janie Chang

THREE SOULS is a captivating tale, set in 1935 China, of the ghost of a young woman who watches her own funeral from above and learns she has been denied entry to the afterlife until she makes amends for her earthly mistakes under the guidance of her three souls --- yang, yin and hun.

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Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

In 1961 New Bremen, Minnesota, all is quiet and serene. The Minnesota River flows through the countryside, the town barber knows everyone’s name, and folks dutifully attend church every Sunday. But that serenity is thrown into turmoil as a series of tragic deaths lead 13-year-old Frank Drum and his family on a hunt for terrible truths. But at what cost comes wisdom?

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The Harem Midwife by Roberta Rich

Hannah and Isaac return in this opulent, riveting and suspenseful tale --- a continuation of Roberta Rich's thrilling debut THE MIDWIFE OF VENICE set in Medieval Constantinople.

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Evening Stars: A Blackberry Island Novel by Susan Mallery

Small-town nurse Nina Wentworth has made a career out of being a caretaker. More “Mom” than their mother ever was, she sacrificed medical school --- and her first love --- so her sister could break free. Which is why she isn’t exactly thrilled to see Averil back on Blackberry Island, especially when Nina’s life has suddenly become…complicated.

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Four Friends by Robyn Carr

From #1 New York Times bestselling author  Robyn Carr comes the story of four friends determined to find their stride. Ultimately, they'll discover what it means to be a wife, mother, lover, friend...and most important: your true self.

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