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  The Secret Places of the Heart

  H. G. Wells

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  The Secret Places of the Heart is a thoughtful and emotionally nuanced novel by H. G. Wells that explores the hidden depths of love, memory, and personal transformation. First published in 1922, the book reflects Wells's mature literary voice and his growing interest in the inner lives of his characters rather than grand scientific speculation.
  
  The novel follows Sir Richmond Hardy, a reflective and intellectually restless man who embarks on a journey through the English countryside with a woman who awakens long-suppressed emotions and unspoken desires. As their travels unfold, the physical journey becomes a metaphorical one, leading Sir Richmond into the "secret places" of his own heart—those private regions shaped by past relationships, regret, idealism, and the search for emotional truth.
  
  Through intimate conversations and introspective passages, Wells examines themes of love beyond convention, the conflict between social duty and personal fulfillment, and the possibility of renewal later in life. The novel challenges rigid moral codes and questions whether true emotional honesty can coexist with societal expectations.
  
  Quietly powerful and deeply reflective, The Secret Places of the Heart is a literary exploration of intimacy and self-discovery. It offers readers a sensitive portrait of human vulnerability and longing, demonstrating Wells's ability to capture the complexities of emotional life with insight, compassion, and philosophical depth.

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  A Calm and Normal Heart - Stories

  Chelsea T. Hicks

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  From Oklahoma to California, the heroes of A Calm & Normal Heart are modern-day adventurers—seeking out new places to call their own inside a nation to which they do not entirely belong. A member of the Osage tribe, author Chelsea T. Hicks's stories are compelled by an overlooked diaspora happening inside America itself: that of young Native people. 
   
    
   
  In stories like "Superdrunk," "Tsexope," and "Wets'a," iPhone lifestyles comingle with ancestral connection, strengthening relationships or pushing people apart, while generational trauma haunts individual paths. Broken partnerships and polyamorous desire signal a fraught era of modern love, even as old ways continue to influence how people assess compatibility. And in "By Alcatraz," a Native student finds herself alone on campus over Thanksgiving break, seeking out new friendships during a national holiday she does not recognize. Leaping back in time, "A Fresh Start Ruined" inhabits the life of Florence, an Osage woman attempting to hide her origins while social climbing in mid-century Oklahoma. And in "House of RGB" a young professional settles into a new home, intent on claiming her independence after a breakup, even if her ancestors can't seem to get out of her way.

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  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland...

  Lewis Carroll, Classic...

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  Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless journey into the world of imagination, where logic bends and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The story follows young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole and discovers a land of peculiar creatures, talking animals, and nonsensical rules. From the grinning Cheshire Cat to the frantic White Rabbit and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, every encounter challenges Alice's understanding of reality.This novel is more than a children's tale—it is a playful yet thought-provoking exploration of identity, curiosity, and the limits of reason. Written with wit, wordplay, and satire, Carroll's masterpiece invites readers of all ages to step into a dreamlike realm where the impossible feels possible, and where every page offers a new puzzle to unlock.

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  A Christmas Houseguest

  Carla Kelly

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  A heart-warming forced proximity romance novella to cosy up with this festive season.In this snow-kissed Regency romance, when a snowstorm stops their mailcoach, Rosie offers a fellow passenger sanctuary at her farm. War-weary from the navy, Andy will find his Christmas angel hard to leave…

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  Clocking Out - 12 Timely Tales...

  Gail Smith

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  Includes: 
  1:11     Epistaxis—Actual vampires don’t need fangs in order to feed. 
  2:22     Starlight, Starbright—An astronaut defies orders not to return to Earth, but he does anyway…with dire consequences. 
  3:33     Rescue—Two detectives go in search of thirteen missing children and the person responsible for their disappearances. 
  4:44     Forecast—A bizarre weather phenomenon envelopes a city. 
  5:55     Firewood—He was warned about going into the forest to gather firewood. 
  6:66     Sniffy—A young boy grieves for his beloved pet. 
  7:77     Fortune—A teenager is informed he’s going to meet his fate that evening. 
  8:88   Karma—An abused woman’s husband gets his just desserts. 
  9:99     Second Date—He only dates young women with a unique personality or physical makeup. 
  10:10   100 Strokes—To combat her thinning hair, she thought she’d use an old tried-and-true method. 
  11:11   Mosquitoes—Her job was to test the blood of mosquitoes for possible signs of infectious diseases. 
  12:12   Protector—He promised he would protect her until his dying day.

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  Defending Turquoise

  John Ellsworth

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  What happens when you do all the right things for all the wrong reasons? 
   
   
   
  Thaddeus Murfee finds himself entangled in a web of deceit when the wife of a prominent District Attorney confesses to murder. As Murfee delves deeper into the evidence, he uncovers a twisted tale that challenges everything he believes. 
   
   
   
  When a traumatized teenage girl seeks his help, Thad must make a choice that will not only determine the fate of his clients, but his entire career. 
   
   
   
  Immerse yourself in a tangled web of murder, deceit and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. 
   
   
   
  For fans of John Grisham; a tense legal thriller with twists you won't see coming.

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