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Narrated by adult David Hayden reflecting on the summer of 1948 in Bentrock, Montana, the story unfolds as his family's Native American housekeeper, Marie Little Soldier, falls ill and reveals that David's uncle Frank, a respected doctor, has been sexually abusing reservation women. David's father, the local sheriff, arrests Frank, leading to family conflict, Marie's suspicious death, and Frank's suicide in their basement. The events shatter the Hayden family's prominence, force their move to North Dakota, and mark the end of David's childhood innocence while exposing racial and power dynamics.

Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister is one of Gregory Maguire's revisionist fairy tale novels for adults, following his acclaimed work Wicked. Like his other adult novels, it takes a classic children's story and reimagines it from a new perspective, in this case focusing on the stepsister character and providing her untold backstory.

This romance novel follows the story of a woman who, upon approaching her 40th birthday, finds herself in unexpected and dramatic life changes. The book explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the challenges of midlife transitions.

Twilight Eyes follows Slim Mackenzie, a 17-year-old on the run after killing his uncle, who possesses 'twilight eyes' that allow him to see evil beings called Goblins. Slim joins the Sombra Carnival and becomes embroiled in a plot to prevent a catastrophic event involving the carnival and a town infested with Goblins. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first half set in the carnival and the second half focusing on Slim and his allies investigating and battling the Goblins.

In 'Stillness is the Key', Ryan Holiday explores the concept of inner stillness as a universal principle across different philosophical and religious traditions, including Stoicism, Buddhism, Epicureanism, and more. The book is divided into three sections: stillness of the mind, stillness of the spirit, and stillness of the body. Holiday argues that cultivating stillness allows for better decision-making, increased focus, and a more fulfilling life. He uses anecdotes from historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate the importance of moderation, patience, and self-awareness in achieving this state of stillness.

Seabiscuit: An American Legend tells the story of Seabiscuit, a racehorse who became an unlikely American icon during the Great Depression. With the help of Charles Howard, Tom Smith, and Red Pollard, Seabiscuit overcame numerous challenges to achieve remarkable success. The book is a testament to perseverance and the underdog spirit, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in American history.

Bossypants is a candid and humorous memoir by Tina Fey, detailing her journey from childhood to becoming a renowned comedian and writer. The book explores her experiences in the male-dominated comedy industry, her time on Saturday Night Live, and her creation of 30 Rock. Fey also discusses personal topics such as motherhood, marriage, and societal pressures on women.