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The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride: 1 by Joe Siple
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith all his family and friends gone, one-hundred-year-old Murray McBride is looking for a reason to live. He finds it in Jason Cashman, a ten-year-old boy with a terminal heart defect and a list of five things he wants to do before he dies. Together, they race against the limited time each has left, ticking off wishes one by one... -
![Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Caroline Laidlaw, Roald Dahl]()
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Caroline Laidlaw, Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 16 ratings...Categorized as:
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![Looking for Alaska / An Abundance of Katherines / Paper Towns / The Fault in Our Stars by John Green]()
Looking for Alaska / An Abundance of Katherines / Paper Towns / The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFour critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics from #1 New York Times-bestselling author John GreenThis John Green deluxe box set includes Printz Award–winning Looking for Alaska, Printz Honor book An Abundance of Katherines, Edgar Award–winning Paper Towns, and #1 New York Times–bestselling The Fault in Our Stars... -
![Friends with Benefactors by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov]()
Friends with Benefactors by Willow Aster, Laura Pavlov
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPenelopeHaving grown up the baby sister to four brothers and with a dude for a best friend, I know how to read men like the back of my hand.But when I have a sexy make-out session with Beckham, my best friend, all my intuition about men goes out the window... -
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![Понедельник начинается в субботу. Сказка о Тройке by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky]()
Понедельник начинается в субботу. Сказка о Тройке by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsШедевр русской фантастики!!! Блистающие юмором истории младшего научного сотрудника Александра Привалова стали настольной книгой многих поколений российских читателей.Федор Симеонович Киврин и Витька Корнеев, ведьмочка Стеллочка и профессор Выбегалло,Лавр Федотович и птеродактиль Кузька, пришелец Константин и Клоп Говорун... Герои "Понедельника..." и "Сказки о Тройке" живут среди нас по сей день... -
![The Highly Unreliable Account of the History of a Madhouse by Ayfer Tunç]()
The Highly Unreliable Account of the History of a Madhouse by Ayfer Tunç
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe novel opens in a provincial mental health hospital on the morning of the 14th February 2007 and comes to a cataclysmic end several hours later Lacklustre guest speaker (‘Love: Self-sacrifice? Or Self-preservation?’) Ülkü Birinci fails to impress the Medical Director, whose plans to write the history of the hospital are destined to remain stillborn... -
![Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? by Raymond Carver]()
Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? by Raymond Carver
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith this, his first collection, Carver breathed new life into the short story. In the pared-down style that has since become his hallmark, Carver showed us how humour and tragedy dwelt in the hearts of ordinary people, and won a readership that grew with every subsequent brilliant collection of stories, poems and essays that appeared in the last eleven years of his life... -
![Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection by Robert Munsch]()
Munschworks: The First Munsch Collection by Robert Munsch
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe stories in this Munsch collection are: • The Paper Bag Princess • I Have to Go! • David’s Father • The Fire Station • Thomas’... -
![Cowboy Brothers of Rainbow Canyon: A Western Contemporary Cowboy Romance by K.C. Crowne]()
Cowboy Brothers of Rainbow Canyon: A Western Contemporary Cowboy Romance by K.C. Crowne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to the scenic family ranch nestled in the heart of Texas and run by the devilishly handsome and charming Walker brothers.You know what they say about Texas! Take part in the sizzling romances of four deliciously rugged cowboys and the lucky ladies who capture their wild stallion hearts.From International Bestselling author, KC Crowne comes the sexy, small town, western romance series...Categorized as:
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![Charming My Broody Billionaire Boss: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Jolie Day]()
Charming My Broody Billionaire Boss: A Hot Romantic Comedy by Jolie Day
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe’s the devil himself: Damon Copeland (he practically carries a pitchfork).Fiery-hot and a killer smile (if he ever smiled).He’s also the top dog at my father’s company,And my brother’s best friend.Oh, and someone I accidentally slept with.In my defense, that was before I knew who he was—And before he hired me.Now, my one-night stand has turned into my boss.What’s worse, he’s Mr... -
![Mr. Contract Daddy by Annabelle Love]()
Mr. Contract Daddy by Annabelle Love
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne contract. Two signatures. Three lives.My best friend just agreed to be my contract baby daddy.My doctor says I need to get pregnant now…Or I might never be able to have children.But my daddy options are limited.Boyfriend? Nope.Random hookups? Too messy.Just when I thought my dream was over,My best friend proposes to me…“I’ll be your contract daddy.”But we can't risk our friendship... -
![More Parts by Tedd Arnold]()
More Parts by Tedd Arnold
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThrough zany, brightly colored illustrations and rhyming verse, Arnold explores common figures of speech that amaze and frighten a young boy. "I'll bet that broke your heart," "give him a hand," "Hold your tongue," and "jumps out of his skin" are only a few of the sayings that worry the protagonist... -
![Los ojos del perro siberiano by Antonio Santa Ana]()
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![Inside, Outside, Upside Down by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain]()
Inside, Outside, Upside Down by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"Mama! Mama! I went to town. Inside, outside, upside down!" Toddlers and young children will immediately identify with the small bear who crawls inside a box in 'Inside Outside Upside Down'. His epic adventure is created from a vocabulary of only 23 easy words, which combined with the simple art and rhyming text make this a perfect choice for teaching spatial concepts...Categorized as:
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![Silk Queen: Book One by G.J. Walker-Smith]()
Silk Queen: Book One by G.J. Walker-Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBook 7.5 in the #1 bestselling Wishes Series In 1983, life for Fiona Black was simple. She loved fashion, nights out at Bingo, and Duran Duran. Her days were spent working in her mother’s haberdashery shop or hanging out with her two best friends. She was also planning her wedding. Unlike her idol Princess Di, Fiona hadn’t landed a prince... -
![My Lame Life: Queen of the Misfits by Jen Mann]()
My Lame Life: Queen of the Misfits by Jen Mann
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Jen Mann has written a hilarious and heartwarming story for fans of Meg Cabot and Rainbow Rowell. My name is Plum Parrish, I'm fourteen, and I'm pretty sure I'm invisible. Not like super power invisible, more like loser invisible. There's a big difference... -
![Selected Stories by William Trevor]()
Selected Stories by William Trevor
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Trevor was our twentieth century Chekov.--Wall Street Journal Selected as one of The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the Year. Four-time winner of the O. Henry Prize, three-time winner of the Whitbread Award, and five-time nominee for the Booker Prize, William Trevor is one of the most acclaimed authors of our era... -
![Alice in La La Land by Kelly Oram]()
Alice in La La Land by Kelly Oram
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow far would you go to achieve your dreams? Alice Liddell wants nothing more than to be a rockstar, but her overly strict mother is determined to see her at an Ivy League school and as far from the entertainment industry as possible. When Ms... -
![Unforeseen by M.C. Decker]()
Unforeseen by M.C. Decker
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsCassidy I always believed in fairy tales. So much so that I made a career out of them. As a wedding planner, I made it my goal to perfect everyone else's happily-ever-after. I even believed in finding mine once, too, until one man left me alone and pregnant –crushing my dreams, and leaving me jaded... -
![On Herring Cove Road: Mr. Rosen and His 43Lb Anxiety by Michael Kroft]()
On Herring Cove Road: Mr. Rosen and His 43Lb Anxiety by Michael Kroft
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsOnce an amusing extrovert with a reputation as a prankster, Mr. Rosen is entering his retirement years as a stoic thirty-year converted introvert who has no interest in people, despises change, and is more than content to have his wife navigate his life... -
![ന്റുപ്പുപ്പാക്കൊരാനേണ്ടാർന്ന്! | Ntuppuppaakkoraanendaarnnu! by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]()
ന്റുപ്പുപ്പാക്കൊരാനേണ്ടാർന്ന്! | Ntuppuppaakkoraanendaarnnu! by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsமுதல் பதிப்பு 1959 ஆம் ஆண்டில் வெளியாகியுள்ளது.எளிய சிக்கலற்ற மொழிநடையில் சொல்லப்பட்ட கதை... -
![Classic Ruskin Bond: Complete And Unabridged by Ruskin Bond]()
Classic Ruskin Bond: Complete And Unabridged by Ruskin Bond
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings.This collection of six novels sparkles with the quiet charm and humanity that are the hallmarks of Ruskin Bond's writing. Evoking nostalgia for a time gone by, these poignant chronicles of life in India's hills and small towns describe the hopes and passions that capture young minds and hearts, highlighting the uneasy reconciliation of dreams and destiny... -
![The Edge by Ellie Danes, Katie Kyler]()
The Edge by Ellie Danes, Katie Kyler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom Amazon Bestselling Author Ellie Danes... Includes ALL 7 Books in the Edge Series Edge of Atttraction Edge of Desire Edge of Passion Edge of Ecstasy Edge of Love Edge of Bliss Allison Mahoney is the hardest working employee at Tolbert & Tolbert. She gets in early and stays late, all to impress her boss, who doesn't even know she exists... -
![Saved By Destiny by Eve Carter]()
Saved By Destiny by Eve Carter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“My entire world fell apart when the cops slapped the cuffs on my wrist. My douchebag ex-boyfriend framed me and I stood to lose everything, including the love of my life.” After a humiliating night in her hometown jail, Lauren Mitchel is left holding the bag. Her ex fiancé, Chip Harrison, had set her up to take the blame for an insurance scam he was running... -
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![Second Chance by Natalie Ann]()
Second Chance by Natalie Ann
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSecrets, lies and mystery mixed in with the daunting possibility of a future happiness. Nick Buchanan has struggled to put the past behind him. No matter how hard he’s tried and how hard he’s worked, the one day twelve years ago when he found out his neighbor had gone missing has haunted him. Made him wonder if he was to blame, and he’s never forgiven himself... -
![The Songbird Sisters by R.H. Herron]()
The Songbird Sisters by R.H. Herron
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE, a great entry into the world of international bestseller Rachael Herron's sexy and hilarious books. When their world-famous band The Darling Songbirds split up acrimoniously, sisters Adele, Molly and Lana went their separate ways. A decade on, Adele and Molly have finally reconciled. However Lana has remained stubbornly estranged - until now... -
![His Pleasures by M.S. Parker]()
His Pleasures by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShe was supposed to be my forever, but she broke my heart and betrayed my trust. Self-made billionaire, Rylan Archer, has had his fair share of heartbreaks before finding the love of his life, Jenna Lang. Four years ago, he was about to ask his girlfriend for her hand in marriage, but after finding her in bed with another woman, it quickly changed... -
![Broken Pleasures by M.S. Parker]()
Broken Pleasures by M.S. Parker
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEvery night, when I go to sleep, I wonder if I'm going to see them, hear them, feel them. For thirteen years, my life was hell and now I'm just trying to keep all the broken pieces together so I can have a somewhat normal life. Then I had to meet him and everything changed. Twenty-two year-old Jenna Lang is one of the best computer techs in Colorado, if not the country... -
![Gabriel by Faleena Hopkins]()
Gabriel by Faleena Hopkins
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe won a date with him but his cousin saw her first.A Spicy Stand-Alone Rockstar Romance.Like our father, Justin, my twin is in politics. Not me. Music is my blood, singing mandatory for survival. I'm on a worldwide tour and we've got a concert in my hometown. My rep say it's the perfect time and place for a publicity stunt. One lucky, random fan will win a date with me... -
![Stotan! by Chris Crutcher]()
Stotan! by Chris Crutcher
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsStotan: A cross between a Stoic and a SpartanIt's the last swimming season for Walker, Nortie, Lion, and Jeff, and their coach is building their self-discipline in a grueling four-hour-a-day test of stamina designed to bring them to the outer edge of their capabilities... -
![West of Rome by John Fante]()
West of Rome by John Fante
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWest of Rome's two novellas, "My Dog Stupid" and "The Orgy," fulfill the promise of their rousing titles. The latter novella opens with virtuoso description: "His name was Frank Gagliano, and he did not believe in God. He was that most singular and startling craftsman of the building trade-a left-handed bricklayer... -
![The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher]()
The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Ashley Schumacher's latest novel is a delightful read, with diverse characters and an irresistible setting. The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway proves that there's no better place to find yourself than at a Renaissance Faire... -
![Dante by J.S. Cooper]()
Dante by J.S. Cooper
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDante is part one of a two part series.A blind date set up by her grandmothers best friend.A mistaken identity.A crying baby left at her apartment.What could possibly go wrong for Sadie Johnson? Just about everything. She thought her week couldn't get any worse and then she went on her date and met Dante.Dante Vanderbilt. Hot, charming, sexy, rich, and arrogant... -
![Paddington at the Zoo by Michael Bond, R.W. Alley]()
Paddington at the Zoo by Michael Bond, R.W. Alley
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA funny story about the irresistible, classic bear from Darkest Peru - soon to be a major movie star!When Paddington visits the zoo, he takes enough marmalade sandwiches with him to last all day... -
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![Books, Blogs, & Reality by Ryan Ringbloom]()
Books, Blogs, & Reality by Ryan Ringbloom
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLife can suck… When reality becomes overwhelming, seeking comfort in fictional fantasies keeps hope alive. And while this escape may be a little delusional, it’s also therapeutic. Sharing secrets is daunting, but virtual friends don’t often judge and they are always ready to share a glass of wine…or three…while typing out life’s latest endeavors... -
![Max by C.J. Duggan]()
Max by C.J. Duggan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMax Henry thought he’d left the dusty flats of Ballan behind, but when the past slams into his present, suddenly there is no escaping – even if he wanted to. Melanie Sheehan didn’t set out to be a liar, but her last lie landed her in big trouble. Now Mel must suffer a harsh consequence – she’s not allowed out of her father’s sight. No friends, no parties, no life... -
![The Bad Boy Next Door: Lance & Chastity by Devon Hartford]()
The Bad Boy Next Door: Lance & Chastity by Devon Hartford
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy new neighbor Lance McKnight is rude, crude and totally irresistible.My mom hates him. She calls him a bad influence. She says he’s going to corrupt me.That’s what I’m hoping.I’m tired of the boring careful little life Mom has built around me like a prison. Besides church and school, there’s not much else. I may as well be living in a convent.Lucky for me Lance doesn’t care what Mom thinks... -
![The Maharaja’s Fake Fiancée by Alisha Kay]()
The Maharaja’s Fake Fiancée by Alisha Kay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA scandal-averse Maharaja.A free-spirited actress.What do you get when throw them together and add a fake engagement to the mix?Depending on whom you ask, you either get a match made-in-heaven or a royal disaster. Nivy Sharma knows exactly what she needs - the freedom to be herself and follow her passion. Guess what she doesn’t need? A tailor-made husband... -
![Supersaurio by Meryem El Mehdati]()
Supersaurio by Meryem El Mehdati
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAn uproarious debut novel about a young woman from the Canary Islands whose internship with a supermarket chain reveals the soul-crushing vagaries of modern life.Meryem is twenty-five years old, drinks too much coffee, goes on dates with terrifying men and never says what she really thinks... -
![The Miseducation Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard]()
The Miseducation Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSo there I was, roysh, putting the 'in' in 'in crowd', hanging out, pick of the babes, bills from the old pair to fund the lifestyle I, like, totally deserve. But being a schools rugby legend has its downsides, roysh, like all the total knobs wanting to chill in your, like, reflected glory, and the bunny-boilers who decide they want to be with me and won't take, like, no for an answer... -
![The Orange Mocha-chip Frappuccino Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard]()
The Orange Mocha-chip Frappuccino Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo there I was, roysh, enjoying college life, college birds and, like, a major amount of socialising. Then, roysh, the old pair decide to mess everything up for me. And we're talking totally here. Don't ask me what they were thinking. I hadn't, like, changed or treated them any differently, but the next thing I know, roysh, I'm out on the streets... -
![The Teenage Dirtbag Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard]()
The Teenage Dirtbag Years by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo there I was, roysh, class legend, schools rugby legend, basically all-round legend, when someone decides you can't, like, sit the Leaving Cert four times. Well that put a focking spanner in the works.But joining the goys at college wasn't the mare I thought it would be, basically for, like, three major beer, women and more women... -
![PS, I Scored the Bridesmaids by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard]()
PS, I Scored the Bridesmaids by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly, Paul Howard
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSo there I was, roysh, twenty-three years of age, still, like, gorgeous and rich, living off my legend as a schools rugby player, scoring the birds, being the man, when all of a sudden, roysh, life becomes a total mare... -
![Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sachar]()
Sixth Grade Secrets by Louis Sachar
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the Newbery-award winning author of HolesWhen Laura Sibbie starts a secret club at school, makes the other members them give her something totally embarrassing as "insurance," to make sure they don't tell anyone else about the club. She promises to keep the insurance secret, unless someone blabs. Gabriel, who never tells on anybody, would be a perfect member of Pig City...Categorized as:
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![Lost Empires by J.B. Priestley]()
Lost Empires by J.B. Priestley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRichard Herncastle's account of his life on the music hall, alongside his Uncle Nick, in the period immediately before the outbreak of the first World War in 1914...Categorized as:
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![Rumors: A Farce by Neil Simon]()
Rumors: A Farce by Neil Simon
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKen and Chris have found their host Charley, a prominent Government official, in his bedroom, too dazed to speak, with a bullet wound in his ear lobe! Len and Claire arrive, themselves injured in a car crash, and are soon joined by Ernest and Cookie, Glenn and Cassie, each with their own problems... -
![Five Bush Weddings by Clare Fletcher]()
Five Bush Weddings by Clare Fletcher
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAs a photographer, Stevie’s been to enough bush weddings to last a lifetime. When’s it going to be all about her?With her ex soon to be married, her mum back on the dating scene, and her best friend threatening to settle down with the Most Boring Man Alive, Stevie is feeling left behind... -
![The Flight of Icarus by Raymond Queneau]()
The Flight of Icarus by Raymond Queneau
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn late 19th-century Paris, the writer Hubert is shocked to discover that Icarus, the protagonist of the new novel he's working on, has vanished. Looking for him among the manuscripts of his rivals does not solve the mystery, so a detective is hired to find the runaway character... -
![The Friends by Rosa Guy]()
The Friends by Rosa Guy
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA powerful, award-winning novel about friendship.Phyllisia Cathy--She is fourteen. Her problems seem overwhelming: New York, after life on her sunlit West Indies island, is cold, cruel and filthy. She is insulted daily and is beaten up by classmates. What Phyllisia needs, God not being interested, is a friend.Edith Jackson--She is fifteen...Categorized as:
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![A Summer Place by Sloan Wilson]()
A Summer Place by Sloan Wilson
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFirst published in 1958 and then turned into a film of the same name in 1959 featuring Troy Donahue, Sandra Dee, Dorothy McGuire and Richard Egan, this classic romance is available for the first time in ebook format. Ken and Sylvia met twice at the Summer Place. The first summer they were in their teens. Their intimacy was without love. They'd met too early...
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