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1) Check & mate
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When eighteen-year-old Mallory begrudgingly agrees to return to chess in one last charity tournament, her surprise upset against Nolan Sawyer, the reigning world champ and bad boy of the chess world, sets her on an worldwin adventure as she rediscovers her passion for the game.
2) Nightbane
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2023.
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After breaking ancient curses and becoming the leader of two realms, Isla Crown faces the aftermath of a devastating betrayal, but as old secrets unravel and her kingdom is threatened, Isla must confront her past as her future hurtles towards two possible fates.
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After creating an art exhibit inspired by heartbreak, eighteen-year-old Chloe meets Daniel, but Chloe's unresolved feelings and Daniel's fear of being a rebound hinder their romantic prospects and leads Chloe on a journey to rediscover love and prove to Daniel she is ready for a genuine connection.
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After arriving on a remote island to star in a reality television show, ten teen influencers find themselves caught in a deadly game, and as they receive threatening messages from a mysterious Sponsor, the influencers must figure out who is trying to "cancel" them before it is too late.
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"Funny, thoughtful and deeply moving - with a unique blend of fantasy and actual science - this novel explores both personal grief in the face of climate crisis, and how the only way to move forward is through friendship of all kinds"-- Book jacket cover.
A teen girl in a new town discovers she can talk to her recently-deceased father's plants, which have an urgent warning to deliver.
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"Princess Imogen of Goslind has lived a sheltered life for three years at the boarded-up castle--she and the rest of its inhabitants safe from the bloody mori roja plague that's ravaged the kingdom. But Princess Imogen has a secret, and as King Stuart descends further into madness, it's at great risk of being revealed. Rations dwindle each day, and unhappy murmurings threaten to crack the facade of the years-long charade being played within the castle...
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"In the quaint yet politically charged town of Edgartown, North Carolina, two worlds are about to collide. Meet Annabelle Morningstar, an impassioned, quirky high school activist raised by her news anchor and surgeon mothers, both champions of progressive ideals. Across town, there's Gabe Delgado, the quintessential all-American boy, molded by his conservative, Cuban senator father. Edgartown is a town literally divided--the Liberal East and the Conservative...
10) Just a hat
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Action-packed, humorous, and bittersweet, this 1970s-era coming-of-age novel is more relevant than ever--exploring how a second-generation immigrant kid in a new hometown must navigate bullying, unexpected friendships, and the struggle of keeping both feet firmly planted in two very different cultures. It's 1979, and thirteen-year-old Joseph Nissan can't help but notice that small-town Texas has something in common with Revolution-era Iran: an absence...
11) The Bully List
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Two boys get fed up being picked on and decide to come up with a list of things to get even with the bullies.Dealing with bullies isn't an easy thing to do. My parents tell me to ignore or avoid them. But it seems if you ignore them, it gets under their skin, and they want to bully you even more. And that makes it's even harder to avoid them. Does that make sense?My teachers seem to be too busy with other things when it comes to bullies. I guess they...
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Freddy Murphy's life has been a challenge since his father walked out on his family, soon after his favorite Aunt Margaret died for no reason. If it was not for his friends, Chris and Simon, Freddy would have gone crazy over the summer. They were all looking forward to entering Waldport High School until they felt like they were being followed. While constantly looking over their shoulder and trying to help Uncle Jack, they find themselves running...
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Imagine being born with a speech impediment wherein everyone ridicules you for doing the one thing most people take for granted. Talking. Now imagine if the person who mocks you the most is someone very close to you. Your own Mom. Sounds pretty, cruddy I know, but that's what happened to me. Growing up with a stutter can be challenging. People can be cruel. I never knew who I could trust because sometimes even the best-intentioned people say or do...
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"Echoes in the Shadows" is a stirring tale of chance encounters, hidden connections, and the search for belonging. The novel introduces Austin, a man living a nomadic life, who unexpectedly rescues a young girl from an accident in the small town of Willow Creek. This act of kindness sets him on an unforeseen path, drawing him deeper into the lives of Isabella, a local artist, and her daughter. As Austin spends more time in Willow Creek, he is haunted...
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When Cate's parents derail her perfect NYC life with their monumentally ill-timed divorce, she kind of loses it.By the time she gets it together, she's in Miami with no friends and none of the classes and activities she imagined for her senior year of high school. So, she decides to blow it all up. Do something that defies everyone's expectations. A chance encounter with an EMS crew at the scene of an accident leads her to start training as an EMT...
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Dave receives another book from the heavens.
Benderman and Ajax begin a long journey discovering friends and a large army preparing for a battle of unseen proportions as it awaits the eclipse and a deadly curse that comes with it. Razien sits in his tomb, neither dead nor fully alive but learning much needed knowledge from those who communicate with him as he waits to blossom from his cocoon.
Karne returns for another Karne-Age, only to be surprised...
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Ever since this world came into existence, mankind is racing against time. 'Gone Are The Days!' is a story about Gaurav, a boy who hails from Sitamarhi, a small town in Bihar. As Gaurav was born in a Punjabi family , spent his childhood in Bihar, lived in Delhi afterwards and went to Canada thereafter , he faces a huge mismatch in life. He recalls his memories from the past and shares it with the world. He carries with himself, a thirst to control...
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A Journal to Your Future Self.' This unique journal is your passport to self-discovery, intertwining the realms of dreams, aspirations, and daily reflections in a compact 250-word description.Start your journey by crafting a heartfelt letter to your future self, setting the tone for introspection and growth. Delve into the enchanting world of dreams with dedicated sections exploring dream types, symbolism, and the architects shaping your subconscious...
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August 1939, Luxembourg City.
Rumors of war echo through the gentle Grand Duchy. Fourteen-year-old Hansi Broussard would rather draw in his sketchbook atop the fortress walls of the medieval city than pay attention to politics.
As the unthinkable happens, he can no longer ignore the signs of the impending conflict. The rumors become reality and his family is thrust into the middle of it.
With the help of Karin, a German girl he recently befriended,...
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