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November 2022
General Fiction
Dawnlands
by Philippa Gregory

On the brink of civil war, Livia has convinced Alinor to save the queen from the coming siege while her brother returns from America to join the rebel army, in the third novel of the series following Dark Tides. 
Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering
by Margaret Eleanor Atwood

At the beginning of the Covid pandemic lockdown a group of New York city neighbors gather on the roof to tell stories in a collaborative tale in which each character is written by a different major literary voice.
Her Hidden Genius
by Marie Benedict

Tells the story of Rosalind Franklin, who, despite an environment of harassment and bullying in the late 1940s and 1950s, worked in a stringent, scientific manner and became one of the first scientists to map the structure of DNA.
Lucy by the Sea 
by Elizabeth Strout

Former married couple now lifelong friends, New Yorkers Lucy Barton and William, as a panicked world goes into lockdown, hunker down in a little house in Maine on the edge of the sea where they are faced with fear, struggles and isolation as well as hope, peace and possibilities.
Mad Honey 
by Jodi Picoult

Her life upended when her husband revealed a darker side, Olivia MacAfee and her teenage son Asher move back to her New Hampshire hometown for a new beginning until Asher is implicated in the death of his girlfriend and she realizes he's hidden more than he's shared with her.
Other Birds
by Sarah Addison Allen

Arriving on Mallow Island, right off the coast of South Carolina, to claim her late mother's apartment, Zoey meets her eccentric and secretive neighbors, including a girl on the run, a lonely chef, a legendary writer and three ghosts, each with their own stories whose endings haven't been written yet. 
Thief of Fate
by Jude Deveraux

After changing the course of history when he stole Cora McLeod from her destined soulmate, Finley Walsh, in 1844, Liam O'Conner, desperately trying to make amends, has three months to restore the balance by reuniting Cora and Finn or pay the ultimate price. 
A Valiant Deceit
by Stephanie Graves

While selecting her trained carrier pigeons for missions to aid the Belgian resistance, Olive Bright must also investigate the suspicious death of an instructor at a top-secret training school, in the second novel of the series following Olive Bright, Pigeoneer.
The Whittiers
by Danielle Steel

When a devastating tragedy takes their parents from them, the eldest four adult Whittier children must put aside their personal issues and grief to keep the family together and support each other and their two youngest siblings. 
Without Merit
by Colleen Hoover

A young woman reveals the dark secrets of her outwardly happy family before she leaves them behind, only to be confronted by the consequences of her decision when her escape plan fails. 
Romance
The Duke Not Taken
by Julia London

Ever since her sister became queen two years ago, Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has been flirting and skirting scandal—just barely. Before she does anything too outlandish, she is sent to England and Lila Alexander, illustrious matchmaker to the ton, is recruited. Respectably ensconced at the country estate of a family friend, Amelia is introduced to many eligible bachelors, but…there is no spark. Next door lives Joshua Parker, Duke of Marley, who is grumpy and reclusive. When Marley is dragged by a friend to his neighbor’s soiree, he and Amelia instantly dislike each other. Sparks fly when they’re together—fireworks actually—but they loathe each other. Really. So why can’t they stop thinking about each other?
The House on Blueberry Lane
by Brenda Jackson

When Jaye Colfax, whom she left two years earlier without so much as a goodbye, finds her in Catalina Cove, Velvet Spencer must decide whether or not to let this man who at one time didn't believe in love and commitment back into her heart. 
It Starts with Us 
by Colleen Hoover

Atlas Corrigan, Lily's first love and the person who returned suddenly and interrupted her romance with neurosurgeon Ryan Kincaid, tells his side of the story in the sequel to It Ends with Us. 
The Prince of Spies
by Elizabeth Camden

Luke Delacroix's hidden past as a spy has him carrying out an ambitious agenda-thwarting the reelection of his only real enemy. But trouble begins when he falls for Marianne Magruder, the congressman's daughter. Can their newfound love survive a political firestorm, or will three generations of family rivalry drive them apart forever?
The Reluctant Countess: A Would-be Wallflowers Novel
by Eloisa James

Giles Renwick, Earl of Lilford, despite their vehement dislike for one another, finds himself proposing marriage to the improper and scandalous Lady Yasmin Rǧnier, whose mother had been one of Napoleon's mistresses a fact she makes no effort to hide. 
Amish Romance
All In Good Time: An Amish Romance
by Linda Byler

As May settles into family life, she has so much to be grateful for. Yes, there are plenty of challenges as she continues to heal from the demons of her past, but her loving husband and sweet children are the greatest earthly gift she could ask for. And having Oba in their home is almost more precious than she could have imagined . . . at least, if it weren't for his ongoing anger and hardness of heart. May's children are steadily growing older, and eventually they begin to face relationship struggles of their own. Can May help them navigate the turbulent waters of young love? And will Oba's heart ever soften enough to find love, or will he always face loneliness and despair?
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unruly In-Law
by Jennifer Beckstrand

Falling in love with Ben Kiem, despite his rowdy pranks and bad-news friends, sensible Linda Eicher must make a difficult decision when a heartbreaking misunderstanding comes between them. 
Holiday
All Is Bright
by RaeAnne Thayne

A young architect specializing in Universal Design strategies for people of all abilities finds unexpected romance and a little Christmas magic while working on the house of a former baseball player who was injured in a tragic plane crash.
Amish Holiday Vendetta
by Laura Scott

Attacked in her barn just before Christmas, Amish quilter Elizabeth Walton doesn’t know why someone wants to harm her. But when gunfire narrowly misses Elizabeth and furniture maker David McKay, the Englischer fears his past has put them both in the crosshairs. David’s determined to protect the pretty widow…but is his presence the real danger? Or is there another motive behind the deadly threats?
A Christmas Deliverance
by Anne Perry

As Christmas approaches, a former penniless orphan now studying medicine, Scuff, is forced to conduct surgery alone after his instructor and benefactor, Dr. Crowe, becomes involved with a former patient being forced to marry someone she doesn't love.
Christmas on His Doorstep
by Patricia Davids

Amish schoolteacher Danny Coblentz is surprised to find an adorable puppy abandoned on his doorstep. And he’s even more surprised when shortly after, the puppy’s owners—pretty Jane Christner and her niece—arrive looking for shelter. Now among the Amish, Jane finds safety, acceptance and even the first bloom of love. But can they trust the joy of Christmas, knowing she must leave soon?
The Christmas Wedding Guest
by Susan Mallery

Guilted into being bridesmaids at their parents’ vow renewal ceremony, sisters Reggie and Dena Sommerville, each working through tough personal issues, find love in the most unexpected of places—their hometown. 
Dashing Through the Snowbirds: A Meg Langslow Mystery
by Donna Andrews

After forcing employees to work through the holidays in Wales, an inconsiderate boss turns up murdered with too many possible suspects, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Round Up the Usual Peacocks. 
Mistletoe Cake Murder
by Lena Gregory

For a native New Yorker, palm trees and warm temperatures don’t equal winter, much less Christmastime. Nevertheless, Gia Morelli’s friends have decked the halls and trimmed the trees to truly welcome her into their “family” with an old-fashioned Boggy Creek, Florida holiday season. Even more joyous, Savannah Mills is getting married on Christmas Eve—the greatest gift Gia could ever wish for her best friend. But when Gia and Savannah stop by the caterer for a final tasting a week before the wedding, they overhear another bride arguing with her son about her husband-to-be. Moments later, the woman is sampling a piece of wedding cake—gorgeously decorated with mistletoe frosting—then suddenly dies. Now Gia’s caterer friends are the prime suspects in what appears to be murder by poisoning. To clear their names and ensure Savannah has a merry matrimony will require Gia to conjure up a Christmas miracle . . . 
Santa's Little Yelpers
by David Rosenfelt

Relieved when his co-worker Chris Meyers, the newest employee at the Tara Foundation, agrees to foster eight puppies, lawyer Andy Carpenter tries to overturn Chris' wrongful conviction that he did time for. 
The Santa Suit
by Mary Kay Andrews

After purchasing an old farmhouse, newly divorced Ivy Perkins discovers an old Santa suit with a note in the pocket, which sets her off on a mission that brings her into a welcoming community where she finds more than she ever thought possible.
The Story of Love
by Beth Wiseman

In the second novel of Beth Wiseman's new Amish Bookstore series, wounds from the past must be healed to make way for a promising future.
Mystery & Detective
Poison
by Sally Spencer

When her greatest enemy, Jordan Gough, the towns biggest benefactor, demands to speak to only her, claiming that someone is trying to kill him, DCI Monika Paniatowski makes a fatal mistake with the potential to poison her whole career.
The Twist of a Knife
by Anthony Horowitz

When the critic who gave his new play scathing reviews is murdered, stabbed in the heart with his ornamental dagger, author Anthony Horowitz is arrested by an old enemy out for revenge and the only man who can help him is his estranged partner in solving crime. 
Cozy Mystery
The Diva Says Cheesecake! : A Delicious Culinary Cozy Mystery With Recipes
by Krista Davis

Hired by Bobbie Sue Bodoin, the Queen of Cheesecake, to organize a waterfront event for her employees, entertaining guru Sophie Winston gets more than she bargains when she ends up having to prove Bobbies innocence in the murder of her husband and serve the real killer their just desserts.
Thriller & Suspense
Body of Evidence
by Irene Hannon

When forensic pathologist Grace Reilly performs an autopsy at the request of a grieving family, she discovers an unusual result-one that's suspiciously similar to a previous case. Suspecting foul play, Grace must convince Sheriff Nate Kincaid the deaths are related, but exposing the truth might destroy several lives . . . including their own.
The Couple at the Table
by Sophie Hannah

While on their honeymoon at an exclusive couples-only retreat, Jane receives a chilling note warning her about five other couples present at dinner, setting in motion a murder for which there are no suspects. 
Going Rogue: Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine
by Janet Evanovich

After tracking down fugitive Oswald Wednesday with a fellow apprehension agent, Stephanie Plum faces a new obstacle as she tries to bring in her latest bounty, in the latest addition to the long-running, very popular series following Game On.
Hunting Time
by Jeffery Deaver

A wealthy entrepreneur hires Colter Shaw to track down and protect his employee, Allison Parker, a brilliant engineer, who is on the run from her ex-husband with her teenage daughter, in the fourth novel of the series following Hunting Time. 
Oath of Loyalty
by Kyle Mills

When the presidents power-hungry security adviser betrays him by leaking the true identity of his partner, Claudia Gold, Mitch Rapp, racing to neutralize the enemies conspiring against her, is faced with the seemingly impossible task of finding and stopping a killer whose business model is based on double-blind secrecy.
The Perfect Assassin
by James Patterson

Forced into a top-secret training program, Dr. Brandt Savage, on sabbatical from the University of Chicago, is mentally and physically transformed into the perfect assassin and must prevent a new class of killers from escaping this harsh place where their ancestors first fought to make a better world.
Racing the Light
by Robert Crais

When Adele Schumacher arrives in his office with a bag of cash, bizarre tales of government conspiracies and a squad of professional bodyguards, Elvis must find her missing son, a controversial podcaster, before someone else does, bringing him and Joe face-to-face with corrupt politicians and vicious drug cartels.
The Sea Wolves
by Clive Cussler

After the heroic rescue of a senator in Panama from a local insurgency, Isaac bell finds himself in international hot water again, in the 13th novel of the series following The Saboteurs. 
Non-Fiction
Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder
by William Shatner

The legendary Star Trek icon presents a series of essays focusing on our interconnection with nature and the joy of exploration, as well as stories both inspiring and tragic from his own life. 
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir
by Matthew Perry

The beloved Friends star shares candid behind the scenes stories from the legendary sitcom, as well as detailing his own struggles with addiction that threatened to derail his career. 
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
by Michelle Obama

A former first lady offers practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today's highly uncertain world.
Making a Scene
by Constance Wu

In this intimate memoir-in-essays, the Golden Globe Award-nominated star of Crazy Rich Asians and Hustlers, chronicling how she made it in Hollywood, offers a behind-the-scenes look at being Asian American in the entertainment industry and the continuing evolution of her identity and influence in the public eye.
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