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Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk into a Bar (B&N Discover Prize Winner)

by Katie Yee

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Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk into a Bar (B&N Discover Prize Winner)

by Katie Yee

When life throws her lemons, one woman chooses to find humor in heartbreak. Witty, full of heart and beautiful poetic prose — with a side of Chinese folklore — this refreshing novel is perfect for fans of short literary fiction.

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Heart the Lover

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by Patrick Ryan

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We Love You, Bunny: A Novel

by Mona Awad

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The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays

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The Elements: A Novel

by John Boyne

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The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake

by Rachel Linden

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The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park: A Novel

by Michiko Aoyama

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What a Time to Be Alive: A Novel

by Jade Chang

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by Megha Majumdar

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Audiobooks are voice recordings of a book being read out loud so that you can listen to the story rather than read the text. Audiobooks are popular because of the ability to multitask. Audiobooks can be listened to while driving, commuting on public transportation, exercising, and more.

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