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Geek Love is a twisted tale about the Binewski family, a group of carnival performers with their own brand of shocking human oddities. Through their use of drugs and radioisotopes, they breed children with flippers, albinism, and Siamese twin-like qualities. As the family travels the United States, their act gains devoted fans and outraged critics alike. This book takes a fascinating look at how our perceptions of beauty and normalcy can be profoundly altered.

Get transported to a world where English magicians once commanded forests and summoned fairy servants, but now only write about magic in lengthy papers. That is, until Mr Norrell emerges from his reclusive life at Hurtfew Abbey with a library of forgotten books and the powers of England's magicians. He even manages to raise a woman from the dead, and creates ghostly fleets to support the war against Napoleon. But when a rival magician, the extroverted Jonathan Strange, appears, their differing ideas of what magic should be lead to a dangerous conflict. This is a sophisticated and witty historical novel with an enchanting world that will leave you wanting more.

Explore the bustling trade hub of Ketterdam and join criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker on a deadly heist that could make him richer than his wildest dreams. But Kaz can't pull it off alone, so he assembles a crew including a thirsting convict, a sharpshooter, a runaway, a spy, a Heartrender, and a gifted thief. Together, they're the only hope for saving the world from destruction - if they don't destroy each other first.

Magical events are occurring in Red London as they prepare for the Element Games. Kell, who has given up his smuggling habit, is visited by ominous dreams and can only think of the missing Delilah. Meanwhile, a pirate ship brings old friends back to port as another London comes back to life, but the balance of magic is ever precarious.

This thrilling book follows Paige Mahoney as she navigates life after escaping from a brutal prison camp. Wanted by Scion, Paige must avoid detection as she uncovers dark secrets and faces challenges from within the clairvoyant community. Set in London, this gripping tale takes readers on a journey through the city's gang-run streets and secret catacombs.

Explore the mysterious underworld of London filled with saints, monsters, angels, and more, in this illustrated edition of a timeless classic. Follow Richard Mayhew as he discovers a hidden world beneath the city, after a single act of kindness leads him down a path unlike any other. Prepare to be enchanted and unnerved in equal measure with Neverwhere.

Explore a magical Middle Eastern kingdom with Nahri, a talented con artist in 18th-century Cairo. But when she accidentally summons a dark djinn warrior, she's forced to question her beliefs and embark on a dangerous journey to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. Inside shimmering walls and behind six gates, Nahri discovers old resentments and court politics that threaten her life. The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty is a spellbinding debut and a thrilling tale of power and consequences.

A young princess seeks an unlikely ally in a dangerously cunning prince to win a mythical competition and regain her freedom. But the Tournament of Wishes is not as it seems, with new trials of poison, mischief, and danger at every turn. Will their desires be their undoing?

"The Dovekeepers" is a mesmerizing historical novel set in ancient Israel. Inspired by the true events of the siege of Masada, Alice Hoffman tells the story of four bold women, each with their own secrets and paths to Masada. Yael, Revka, Aziza, and Shirah are all dovekeepers, and their lives intersect in the midst of the tragic and iconic siege. Immerse yourself in the ancient world, where magic and medicine intertwine with love and survival, in this stunning tour de force by Hoffman.

In a village surrounded by the corrupted Wood, a powerful wizard known as the Dragon demands a sacrifice of a young woman every ten years to keep the malevolent powers at bay. Agnieszka fears being chosen, but when the time comes, it's not her best friend Kasia who is taken. With magic, mystery, and danger, Uprooted is an enchanting tale of sacrifice and self-discovery.