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"Practical Magic" follows the lives of two sisters, Sally and Gillian Owens, who are raised by their eccentric aunts in a family with a long history of witchcraft. As they navigate love, loss, and the supernatural, they must confront the consequences of their magical heritage while discovering the power of sisterhood and self-discovery.

L. Frank Baum's beloved classic transports children to the magical kingdom of Oz. Ingpen captures all the memorable moments and characters in his gorgeous illustrations, from the cyclone that whisks Dorothy out of Kansas to her encounters with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion--and the Wicked Witch of the West.

"Jitterbug Perfume" is a multi-layered tale that weaves together the stories of characters across centuries, exploring themes of immortality, love, and the pursuit of the perfect scent. It follows the adventures of a perfumer named Alobar and his lover Kudra as they embark on a quest for eternal life, intertwined with the modern-day journey of a young waitress named Priscilla and her search for meaning and connection.

Deanna Raybourn. Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have worked for the Museum, an elite network of assassins, for forty years when they are targeted by one of their own. Now to get out alive they have to turn against their own organization. They're about to teach the Board what it really means to be a woman - and a killer - of a certain age.

The self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the cost in this charming farce that highlights the triumph of hope and community

"Alice in Wonderland" follows the adventures of a curious young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world filled with peculiar creatures and nonsensical situations. Throughout her journey, Alice encounters eccentric characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter while navigating the whimsical and unpredictable landscape of Wonderland.

Hilarious and heartfelt novel in which one middle-school troublemaker accidentally moves into the gifted and talented program--and changes everything. For fans of Louis Sachar and Jack Gantos, this funny and touching underdog story is a lovable and goofy adventure with robot fights, middle-school dances, live experiments, and statue-toppling pranks!

When Francie, skeptical of aliens, is abducted in Roswell, she finds herself on a quirky road trip with a diverse group of captives, realizing their abductor isn't what they expected. As they journey to uncover the alien's true intentions, Francie must balance saving the world with making it back in time for her roommate's wedding.

In San Francisco's Chinatown, Vera Wong, a sharp and independent elderly woman, unexpectedly finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery when she discovers a dead man in her tea shop holding a flash drive. Despite her initial reluctance, Vera takes it upon herself to investigate, forming unexpected friendships with her customers while navigating the complexities of motherhood and justice, all while keeping a watchful eye for the killer among them.