Long weekends are a gift, little escapes from the daily grind where we can finally catch our breath and indulge in the things we love, like reading a good book. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to choose just one.?
For fans of science fiction thrillers, Andy Weir's latest masterpiece, "Project Hail Mary," is a must-read. Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. His only clues are a damaged spacecraft, a logbook filled with cryptic messages, and a mission of monumental importance: saving humanity from extinction.?
If you're in the mood for a heartwarming and thought-provoking read, Matt Haig's "The Midnight Library" is the perfect choice. Nora Seed finds herself standing at the Midnight Library, a place between life and death where she can explore all the different lives she could have lived if she had made different choices. Through these alternate realities, Nora confronts her regrets and discovers the beauty and possibilities of the life she already has.?
Madeline Miller's enchanting retelling of the Greek myth of Circe, the exiled sorceress daughter of the sun god Helios, is a captivating blend of fantasy and historical fiction. In a world dominated by powerful gods and vengeful mortals, Circe must rely on her wit, her intelligence, and her burgeoning magical abilities to survive and carve her own path.?
For a delightful dose of cosy fantasy, look no further than T.J. Klune's "The House in the Cerulean Sea." Linus Baker, a caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, is tasked with investigating the mysterious orphanage known as the House in the Cerulean Sea. There, he encounters six peculiar children with extraordinary abilities and their enigmatic caretaker, Miss Peregrine. As Linus spends more time at the orphanage, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about the world and himself.?
Richard Osman's debut novel, "The Thursday Murder Club," is a charming blend of cosy mystery and heartwarming comedy. Four unlikely friends ¨C Joyce, Ibrahim, Ron, and Edith ¨C who gather weekly at their retirement village to discuss unsolved crimes, stumble upon a real-life murder mystery.?
Brit Bennett's "The Vanishing Half" is a powerful and timely novel that explores themes of race, identity, and belonging. Stella and Desiree Vignes, identical twin sisters born into a Black community in Louisiana, make the life-changing decision to pass as white and flee to the North. The novel follows their separate journeys over the next three decades, as they grapple with the consequences of their choices and the complexities of racial identity in America.?
This suspenseful thriller takes place on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, where a wedding celebration turns deadly. As the guests begin to die one by one, it's up to Detective Sergeant Aoife Healy to uncover the killer before it's too late. It's a fast-paced read with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end.
This sweeping family saga follows the lives of two siblings, Maeve and Danny, who grow up in a lavish mansion after their father inherits a Dutch paint company. It's a story about love, loss, and the challenges of navigating life's unexpected turns.
This epic historical novel follows four young men in 1954 Nebraska who are falsely accused of a crime and go on the run. Their journey takes them across the country, from the Midwest to New York City, and they encounter a cast of unforgettable characters along the way. It's a sweeping story about friendship, loyalty, and the American Dream.
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