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V2 by Robert HarrisV2Robert HarrisHistorical · ThrillerA Study in Drowning by Ava ReidA Study in DrowningAva ReidRomance · FantasyThe Doll Factory by Elizabeth MacnealThe Doll FactoryElizabeth MacnealHistorical · ThrillerRomancing the Duke by Tessa DareRomancing the DukeTessa DareRomance · HistoricalThe Address by Fiona DavisThe AddressFiona DavisHistorical · MysteryA Ghastly Catastrophe by Deanna RaybournA Ghastly CatastropheDeanna RaybournMystery · HistoricalThe Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadThe Underground RailroadColson WhiteheadHistorical · LiteraryThis Ravenous Fate by Hayley DenningsThis Ravenous FateHayley DenningsRomance · Queer RomanceTipping the Velvet by Sarah WatersTipping the VelvetSarah WatersHistorical · Queer RomanceJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeJonathan Strange & Mr NorrellSusanna ClarkeFantasy · HistoricalThe Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip WilliamsThe Bookbinder of JerichoPip WilliamsHistorical · LiteraryThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesThe Giver of StarsJojo MoyesHistorical · RomanceThe Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniThe Last QueenChitra Banerjee DivakaruniHistorical · LiteraryThere Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif ShafakThere Are Rivers in the SkyElif ShafakHistorical · LiteraryCassiel’s Servant by Jacqueline CareyCassiel’s ServantJacqueline CareyFantasy · Epic FantasyYou Should Be So Lucky by Cat SebastianYou Should Be So LuckyCat SebastianRomance · Queer RomanceKindred by Octavia E. ButlerKindredOctavia E. ButlerSci-Fi · HistoricalSkin of the Sea by Natasha BowenSkin of the SeaNatasha BowenFantasy · RomanceThe Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat SebastianThe Queer Principles of Kit WebbCat SebastianRomance · Queer RomanceYear of Wonders by Geraldine BrooksYear of WondersGeraldine BrooksLiterary · HistoricalThe Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValleThe Ballad of Black TomVictor LaValleFantasy · HistoricalRebel Angels by Libba BrayRebel AngelsLibba BrayFantasy · Gothic FantasyThe Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne JeffersThe Love Songs of W.E.B. Du BoisHonorée Fanonne JeffersHistorical · LiteraryGirl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy ChevalierGirl with a Pearl EarringTracy ChevalierLiterary · HistoricalA Dark and Wild Wood by Sarah Nicole LemonA Dark and Wild WoodSarah Nicole LemonFantasy · Dark FantasyPeople of the Book by Geraldine BrooksPeople of the BookGeraldine BrooksLiterary · HistoricalThe Pagan Lord by Bernard CornwellThe Pagan LordBernard CornwellHistorical · AdventureRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnRomancing Mister BridgertonJulia QuinnRomance · HistoricalPalace Walk by Naguib MahfouzPalace WalkNaguib MahfouzLiterary · HistoricalA Most Novel Revenge by Ashley WeaverA Most Novel RevengeAshley WeaverMystery · HistoricalStrange and Ever After by Susan DennardStrange and Ever AfterSusan DennardFantasy · Young AdultSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer NightLisa KleypasRomance · HistoricalThe Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata MasseyThe Widows of Malabar HillSujata MasseyHistorical · MysteryThe Long Ships by Frans G. BengtssonThe Long ShipsFrans G. BengtssonHistorical · AdventureThe English Patient by Michael OndaatjeThe English PatientMichael OndaatjeHistorical · LiteraryThe Undercover Scoundrel by Jessica PetersonThe Undercover ScoundrelJessica PetersonRomance · HistoricalVengeance in Venice by Erica Ruth NeubauerVengeance in VeniceErica Ruth NeubauerMystery · HistoricalSailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel KaySailing to SarantiumGuy Gavriel KayFantasy · Epic FantasyThe Magnolia Palace by Fiona DavisThe Magnolia PalaceFiona DavisHistorical · MysteryHomicide in the Indian Hills by Erica Ruth NeubauerHomicide in the Indian HillsErica Ruth NeubauerMystery · HistoricalThe City of Brass by S. A. ChakrabortyThe City of BrassS. A. ChakrabortyFantasy · Epic FantasyDead Man's Walk by Larry McMurtryDead Man's WalkLarry McMurtryHistorical · AdventureThe Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoThe Name of the RoseUmberto EcoHistorical · MysterySword of Kings by Bernard CornwellSword of KingsBernard CornwellHistorical · AdventureThe Whispering Muse by Laura PurcellThe Whispering MuseLaura PurcellGothic Fantasy · HistoricalThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael ChabonThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayMichael ChabonHistorical · LiteraryLair of Dreams by Libba BrayLair of DreamsLibba BrayYoung Adult · FantasyAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia QuinnAn Offer From a GentlemanJulia QuinnRomance · Historical