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This Newbery Honor Book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her...

Charlotte Williams a 42-year-old widow is heading out for a medical mission trip to Guatemala. She meets a group of Marines at the airport prior to leaving. She hasn't even considered dating since the death of her husband, but when she meets the tall, dark, and handsome Marine, she begins to reconsider her celibacy; however she won't ever see him again, right? She doesn't even know his name.

Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.

Joseph Barden’s senior year can’t end fast enough. As a shifter who can’t shift, he’s found himself tormented by Charlotte Fender and her “Spiders.” The beautiful wolf shifter and her notorious girl-gang run the school, and she won’t leave him alone! Then it happens: after weeks of bullying, a searing connection pulls Joseph and Charlotte into a mate bond, awakening heated instincts that tell them they belong together. Joseph thinks he's going crazy, but Charlotte gets pissed.

As a kid, Charlotte Illes’ uncanny sleuthing abilities made her a minor celebrity. But in high school, she hung up her detective’s hat and stashed away the signature blue landline in her “office”—aka garage—convinced that finding her adult purpose would be as easy as tracking down missing pudding cups or locating stolen diamonds.

Brought to life by Meryl Streep and a full cast, this beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect."* Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's...

Avi’s swashbuckling tale of murder and mutiny on the high seas has a fascinating twist: the heroine is a 13-year-old girl. In 1832, Charlotte Doyle boards a ship bound for America and is caught in a battle between a mad captain and his ruthless crew. If you’re looking for an action-packed adventure story for girls, you’ll find it in The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle.

A Reese's Book Club pick and a 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Audiobook of the Year! This program features multicast narration. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR 2025 An ENTHRALLING new novel from the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING author of Migrations and...

Charlotte Salomon, pintora alemana de origen judío, abandona Berlín tras una relación amorosa que dejará en ella una huella definitiva. Huyendo de los nazis, se refugia en el sur de Francia junto a sus abuelos, quienes custodian un secreto que Charlotte no debe conocer.

"Seasoned narrator Kreinik showcases her prowess as a dialect coach as she embodies McConaghy’s vast cast...With deft agility, Kreinik guides McConaghy’s spectacular Moby Dick-esque journey towards an all-too imminent dystopia in which humanity faces a future alone." -- Booklist, starred...

Each December, the faculty of Balaclava Agricultural College goes wild with holiday decorations. The entire campus glitters with Christmas lights, save for one dark spot: the home of Professor Peter Shandy. But after years of resisting the school's Illumination festival, Shandy suddenly snaps, installing a million-watt display of flashing lights and blaring music perfectly calculated to drive his neighbors mad. Then the horticulturalist flees town, planning to spend Christmas on a tramp steamer. He returns home to find his lights extinguished - and a dead librarian in his living room.

Charlotte Mason looked at the world and saw that it was governed by universal laws, such as the law of gravity. Then she wondered. What if there were similar laws that governed the way people learn? If we knew what those laws were, we’d be able to pursue education along the most promising lines. She devoted her life to finding the key principles of education and then developing methods to make the most of them. These principles are for everyone concerned with teaching and learning.

When Elizabeth Bennet returns home for the winter, she expects a peaceful Christmas at Longbourn. She does not expect Mr. Darcy. Snow has closed the roads, the household is in cheerful disarray, and the Bennet family is preparing for the season as best they can. Yet in the quiet moments between the bustle, Elizabeth begins to notice something curious. Fires are already lit in the morning. Small repairs appear mysteriously finished. Thoughtful kindnesses arrive without explanation. And in the sitting room stands a music box Elizabeth believed broken forever—now restored, its delicate ...

Charlie Gibson is the first port of call when Marion Hennessey, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, finds herself in trouble. Marion's yoga instructor has been murdered, but Marion herself was the intended target, and Charlie has to find the killer before they strike again. The stakes are high as Charlie finds herself mired in the word of celebrity gossip. And she soon finds herself a new leading man as the gorgeous Rowan McLeod seems happy to help her in any way he can. However, the closer she gets to Rowan, the more questions Charlie seems to have regarding her relationship with Jake.

Anchor The moment I saw her, I knew she was mine. I knew she’d be my life, but so was the club, And she understood that she understood me. Growing up, I always wanted to prove myself, To the brothers, my father. But with my Angel, she loved me for who I was. And I took her for granted. I messed up; she left me, and rightfully so. She no longer agreed with club life; She no longer agreed with me. But losing her is not something I’m willing to stick with. She means everything to me, And it’s time she understood that. Yes, I messed up, but I promise my Angel, I’ll spend a lifetime ...

In a quiet small town in New Brunswick, old Agatha Treadway makes one last cranky complaint to her niece before dying on her kitchen floor. The cause seems to be a jar of contaminated string beans, which sat on Agatha's basement shelf for years before becoming her final meal. The town doctor calls it a tragic accident - and a warning to all who can their own vegetables - but Agatha's neighbor, the intrepid Janet Wadman, knows better. Agatha was an expert canner, which means the beans must have been placed there by someone else. This was murder.

When Elizabeth Bennet is called to London to care for her young cousins, reality sets in—if her father dies, she faces the bleak future of life as a lonely governess, or worse, a perpetual guest in someone else’s home. Duty soon pushes her into a marriage proposal from Mr. Collins, Longbourn’s insufferable and pompous heir—a man she can’t bring herself to respect, let alone love. Meanwhile, Fitzwilliam Darcy finds himself ensnared in a scandalous engagement to an earl’s duplicitous daughter. Bound by a disastrous marriage contract, he risks losing everything he treasures—even ...

Fall has hit Hawaii, which means it’s the slow season for tourism, but the crime season is as hot as ever. One of the world’s most famous diamonds is doing a world tour, and its next stop is Maui. But someone intends to make that its last stop when the diamond disappears from the resort where it was on display. Charlie is immediately hired to find the thief— and the diamond—and quickly discovers that the diamond is supposedly cursed, and anyone who desires it too badly is in danger.

Go beyond the original Shondaland series on Netflix, Queen Charlotte, with this lushly romantic Bridgerton prequel novel written by New York Times bestselling authors Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes as the marriage of Queen Charlotte and King George of England leads to an unexpected love story and...

Known to millions as the imperious matriarch of Bridgerton's court, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was still a teenager when she was chosen to be the bride of King George III. Shy, innocent, and sheltered, the orphaned princess and her groom carried the hopes of a nation on their shoulders. The unassuming young couple symbolized a new beginning, but soon those hopes began to sour. Charlotte and George's marriage lasted for nearly sixty years and produced more than a dozen children, but it was beset by unrest at home, war in the colonies, and the king's encroaching madness.