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Edition 13 (2021)

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Winners

17 people
Rick Riordan Winner

From the creator of PERCY JACKSON, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

From the creator of PERCY JACKSON, bestselling author Rick Riordan, comes a brand-new adventure, inspired by Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.

315 pages
Elena Armas Winner

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A TikTok sensation, this rom-com about a young woman who agrees to fake date a colleague and bring him to her sister’s wedding has “everything you could

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A TikTok sensation, this rom-com about a young woman who agrees to fake date a colleague and bring him to her sister’s wedding has “everything you could

448 pages
Sarah J. Maas Winner

A fantasy novel following Nesta Archeron as she wrestles with anger, loss, and the possibility of healing alongside Cassian.

Nesta tries to find her place after the war and after her own pain.

772 pages
fantasyromancerenewaltrauma
Sally Rooney Winner

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Beautiful World, Where Are You is a new novel by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Beautiful World, Where Are You is a new novel by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends.

233 pages
Rachel Smythe Winner

Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

Witness what the gods do after dark in the third volume of a stylish and contemporary reimagining of one of the best-known stories in Greek mythology, featuring a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe.

384 pages

Malibu: August 1983.

Malibu: August 1983.

384 pages

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • A grand, devastating portrait of three generations of the Sackler family, famed for their philanthropy, whos

576 pages
Grady Hendrix Winner

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award, and from the author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, comes a New York Times bestselling horror novel that follows a group of heroines to die for.

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award, and from the author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, comes a New York Times bestselling horror novel that follows a group of heroines to die for.

528 pages
Jenny Lawson Winner

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.

The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.

256 pages

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American—“i

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American—“i

257 pages
Laura Dave Winner

A suspense novel in which Hannah tries to uncover the truth after her husband disappears and leaves behind a cryptic plea to protect his daughter.

When Owen vanishes, Hannah follows the note he leaves behind.

336 pages
suspensefamilysecretsdisappearance
John Green Winner

“Masterful.

“Masterful.

305 pages
Amanda Gorman Winner

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

34 pages
Emily Henry Winner

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Funny Story comes a sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Funny Story comes a sparkling novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

401 pages
Andy Weir Winner

Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary

688 pages
Leigh Bardugo Winner

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone - Season 2 streaming now! Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars.

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone - Season 2 streaming now! Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars.

518 pages

A tense coming-of-age thriller about an Ojibwe teen pulled into an FBI investigation after witnessing a murder, while trying to protect her family and community.

After witnessing a murder, Daunis is drawn into a dangerous undercover case.

364 pages
suspense先住民coming of agefamily