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Following the deaths of her husband and son, Helen Cartwright returns to her hometown in England after living abroad for sixty years. Her only wish is to die quickly and without fuss, and she retreats from the world into a life of dull routine. Then one winter night, a chance encounter with a mouse sets Helen on a surprising journey.
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"Today's Athens is a city of contradictions and complexity--it is grand and scruffy, ancient and modern, full of strivers, refugees and old-timers--and nowhere more so than the neighborhood of Plaka, where the Parthenon looms overhead and two women grapple with what is right and what is true, and how to live your life when you are running out of time. Searching for connection to her parents' heritage, Greek-American Anna works at an Athens gallery...
3) Just flowers
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Izzy's grumpy neighbor insists Izzy remove unwanted flowers from his rose garden, but instead of discarding them, Izzy spreads the joy to others, leading to a town blossoming with a rainbow of flowers.
4) Two together
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In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
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After his sister - and best friend - Claire leaves home after a fight with their mother, Morgan has one chance to convince Claire to come home and put their family back together, but Claire has her own plan for the day she told Morgan she wanted to spend with him - one that will change things between them forever.
6) In repair
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Branded as a troublemaker and attention-seeker, Nathaniel Conti aims to reset during his freshman year of college, but when a former friend reappears, Nathaniel must confront old habits and the trauma he has long avoided.
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In the heart of Brooklyn, nestled between the bustling streets and the quiet waters of the bay, lies a neighborhood that has seen it all. Sunset Park, a place where cultures melded, dreams were forged, and lifelong friendships were woven into the very fabric of the community.Our story begins not with grand heroes or epic adventures, but with a group of eight friends who, over the years, discovered that the ordinary moments of life could be extraordinary...
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"Addie Ant travels from one garden bed to another on her first solo adventure. As she forges her own path, she gets lost along the way and finds help from her trusted garden pals, Lewis Ladybug, Beatrix Butterfly, and Cleo Cricket, in finding her way back home. A celebration of friendship, this sweet book is a collaboration by renowned, musical artist Maren Morris and former schoolteacher and close friend Karina Argow. Artist Kelly Anne Dalton brings...
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For Hương, life in Saigon, Vietnam is mostly normal--at least, as normal as it can be while a war is going on. But when her family decides to take the last flight out of the country to build a new life in America, Hương worries about missing her home. Through new friends and old traditions, Hương learns that no matter where we go, the smell of home and the taste of love can be found anywhere, as long as we have our family. In this timely and...
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At 28, with a Ph.D under her belt and a meteoric rise to head of Research and Development at Mercer Robotics, Reese feels her decision to put her career first has worked out pretty well for her. Sure, she doesn't have many personal relationships to speak of, but she does love her team and they like her too.
So when she's called to the Big Boss's office and told she will be looking after his son while he does a rotation in her lab, she's not
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Holly-Mei books volume 3
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Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong--that is, until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for. At least she has her school's Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can't wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect...right? Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being...
12) Sister friend
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Ameena feels invisible. Ever since she arrived at her new school, kids look at her like she's something strange. Is it because of the twists in her hair or her brown skin? Then, one day, there's a new new girl in class. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the right words--until one day, when the girls find the words together.
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During one unforgettable year in their twenties, best friends Emma, Fern, Carolina, and Andi make a pact to embrace whatever life throws at them, inspiring Fern to write a memoir detailing their escapades and the magical power of saying Yes. But fast forward twenty years and they have reached their bandwidth of responsibilities. Fern is a full-time writer struggling to pay the bills. Carolina is a fitness-obsessed workaholic. Andi is a disillusioned...
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"A Word, Only a Word" by Georg Moritz Ebers is a captivating tale set in the enchanting landscapes of the Black Forest. The novel opens with a seemingly innocent conversation between two children, Ruth and Ulrich, discussing their fathers' quests and tribulations. Ruth speaks of her father's search for a mystical word that has the power to unveil treasures by opening mountains, while Ulrich shares the turmoil within his family, his father's anger...
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"Try to get along and don't keep score. It doesn't matter who has more toys. Just have fun, my girls and boys. Don't YOU be a bully, not even now and then, not even to a foe or friend." Known as Mombat to her kids, she has plenty of ideas on how everyone can learn to get along with others and have fun. Using her wit and insightful wisdom, Mombat aims to make the world a better place by teaching positive communication skills and the importance of...
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These lyrical reflections are considered by most to be poems. They are also considered to be song lyrics. They are certainly emotional impressions and emotions that reflect the moments and situations that many of us experience during the course of our lives. Many of the poems are reflections about love, in all it's different forms, feelings, and complications. Mostly, the works included in this book are reflections of what makes us human and how...
17) Florida Girls
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Do you have a young girl who loves sports? This book will bring you into the world of six girls who are best friends. You will go to their competitions and be a part of their world of sports. Will Danay decide to pursue dancing in New York? Will Jayme stay out of trouble skate boarding around town? What can she do there is no where to skate? Will Nealie win her ice skating meet? What about Cami, will she decide on one sport or continue doing two of...
18) Love Across Wars
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In Love Across Wars, a multicultural novel, two historic families connected through WWII find their destinies intertwine again in the aftermath of 9/11 as their scions are caught in the whirlwind of events from Philadelphia to Peshawar and Afghanistan.Christina Gartenley has been having a nightmarish vision signaling 9/11 since she was 10. Her brother David joins the Army after their father's horrifying ordeal at the Twin Towers on 9/11, but goes...
19) Play
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You will talk about 2016. You will talk about The Lighted City. You will be brave and truthful. You will get to the bottom of what happened.Paul (Paulina) Hayes loves her cousin Adrian. Inseparable from a young age, they play The Lighted City, an imaginary world where they pretend to live together and can escape a childhood that seems both too sad and too grown-up. But The Lighted City isn' t without danger.Years later, Paul is struggling...
20) Changes
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ChangesThe Fragile Line Series- Book Five Engaged and newly sober, Sadie is ready for her new life to begin. She quickly finds out life isn't the same sober, especially when everyone and everything around her is changing. When she finally gets the chance to make a worthwhile change and be in control of her life, she feels more lost than ever. Jenny tries to navigate her new relationship status while finding a place in her daughter's life. So many...
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