Franklin Library 100 Greatest Books

"Some books are meant to be read, while others are to be put away." Francesca Johnson, unaware of her true identity, lives her life like every normal girl, until one day, she awakes in a strange land where she is princess and has a big duty to perform. It dawns on her that all she has been reading in a fantasy book are not mere fiction but her life's story. Things get even more complicated when she meets Rio — the runaway alpha — whose dark secrets and past deeds threaten their relationship. How will Francesca survive in this whole new world with lot of secrets and evil?

"Rather than serving you, I prefer to die." The Outsiders have been subjected to the oppression of the king's soldiers for centuries, especially during the annual Purge, where every fifteen-year-old person - now an adult - is kidnapped. Ystal is only a child when, during his tenth Purge, is bought by a mysterious man. He says his name is Sylien and that he is an Alchemist, the only known survivor of a population that has now been destroyed. He claims to be looking for an assistant, and that Ystal is the right person. Through mysterious spells, ancient books of lost history and unknown feelings, Ystal will make a journey, in search of true freedom, against a tyrant who, for years, has reigned supreme.

Sarai was an orphan omega slave. She was facing bullying and mistreatment from her park members.  At first, she didn't understand why. Only because she was helped by a mysterious person to learn from books? Or was it about her funny dreams of becoming the first she-beta in history? Was her dreams so funny after all?  As if that's not enough, she then got rejected on her 18th birthday by her fated mate, Alpha Damon. What role could Damon play in her journey of becoming a she-beta?  Could they confront their differences and come together to make her aspirations a reality?

The novel is mainly about the forgotten British poet/writer named C. J Richards who lived in Burma/Myanmar in colonial times and he believed himself as a Burmophile. He served as I.C.S (Indian Civil Servant) and when he retired from I.C.S service, he was a D.C (District Commissioner) and he left for England a year before Burma gained its independence in 1948. He came to Burma in 1920 to work in civil service after passing the hardest I.C.S examination. He wrote several books on Burma and contributed many monthly articles to Guardian Magazine published in Burma from 1953 to 1974 or 1975. Though he wrote several books which had much literary merit to both communities, Britain and Burma (Myanmar), people failed to recognize him. The story has two parts: one part is set in the contemporary Yangon (then called Rangoon) in 2016 context and a young literary enthusiast named “Lin” found out unexpectedly the forgotten writer’s poetry book and there is surely a good deal of time gap that led him into a quest to know more about the author’s life. The setting is quite different comparing to colonial Burma and independence Myanmar (Burma), early twentieth century and 2016 which is a transitional period in Myanmar. The writer’s life is fictionalized in the novel and most of the facts are taken from his personal stories and other reference books. It is a kind of historical novel with a twist and it has comparatively constructed the two different periods in Myanmar history to convince readers, locally and abroad more about history, authorship, humanity, colonialism, and transitional development in Myanmar today.

Freda Lewis has spent her life fighting against the odds, scraping her way through college with nothing but grit and determination. But when the world outside proves just as unforgiving, a desperate leap of faith lands her in an unexpected arrangement—a five-year contract marriage to the enigmatic billionaire, Williams Franklin. Williams needs a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir to the Franklin family empire. Freda needs an escape from her toxic past. It seems like the perfect deal: no strings, no emotions, and a generous payout. But the deeper Freda steps into Williams’ gilded world, the more she uncovers the cracks in his armor—and the secrets that threaten to tear them both apart. When a shocking revelation exposes Freda’s true identity as the long-lost heir of the powerful Harrington dynasty, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous game of power and betrayal. Torn between her growing feelings for Williams and the family that abandoned her, Freda must decide where her loyalty lies. But just as Freda begins to carve out her place in this treacherous new world, an unexpected betrayal leaves her questioning everything—and everyone. Who can Freda trust when her life has been planned from the start? And as the lines between love and duty blur, will she fight for her heart or risk losing everything? *The truth about Freda’s past is about to change everything… and Williams might not survive the fallout.*

BLURB. Tulip caught her boyfriend in bed with her greatest rival in school, heartbroken by this betrayal, ended up having a one night stand with her greatest nemises and bully, Xavier Grey. Not only was he a thorn in her flesh but her ex-boyfriend's irritating cousin whom she shouldn't even feel attracted to but what happens when she plans on forgetting the secret that exists between them? She thought she was rid of him till she found out he got into Nevermore as a player and she was to be one of his Coaches. Trying to avoid Xavier, she ends up in the traps of another, sexy, hot Alpha male who runs the underground Biker Pack. Now Tulip is torn between the man who wrecked yet saved her and the man who would do anything to have her as his.

When kingdoms burn and crowns are shattered, one hidden heiress must rise from the shadows. Serenya Vale has lived her life in disguise, hiding a truth that could ignite a war. But when destiny collides with Kaelen Draven, a mysterious protector with secrets of his own, their bond sparks a forbidden love that could either heal or destroy their world. As rival heirs, ruthless dukes, and ancient prophecies weave a web of betrayal, Serenya must decide: will she claim her throne and crown herself in fire, or surrender her heart and lose everything? In a saga of 100 chapters filled with betrayal, passion, and kingdom-shattering twists, Eclipsed Hearts: The Chronicle of Shadows and Stars is a breathtaking journey of love, sacrifice, and the fight for a destiny written in both shadows and starlight.

"lepaskan aku ! Kalian sudah gila" ucap seorang wanita cantik sambil berusaha melepaskan tangannya dari genggaman dua wanita cantik yang tidak ia kenal. "Tutup mulutmu wanita jalang. Beraninya kamu kembali ke rumah ini" sahut salah satu wanita yang berambut pendek. "Aku bukan wanita jalang, bagaimana kamu bisa menyebutku wanita jalang, sedangkan kita tidak saling kenal" bantah wanita cantik yang memiliki rambut panjang, tubuh yang tinggi, kulit putih mulus dan mata abu-abu cerah. "Walaupun penampilanmu berubah 100 persen ! Tetapi wajahmu masih sama seperti yang dulu" cibir salah satu wanita itu.

Suamiku selalu memandang rendah diriku hanya karena aku seorang wanita petani. Bahkan, dia tidak sayang pada anak kami. Setelah usia anak kami genap 100 hari, dia baru memeluknya untuk pertama kalinya. Lalu, kekasih pertamanya kembali ke Kota Jenang. Pria yang selama ini bersikap dingin itu pun, untuk pertama kalinya tersenyum di meja makan dan bahkan menyuapi anakku. Semalaman, anakku tampak sangat bahagia. Sebelum tidur, dia bertanya dengan suara lembut. "Ibu, apakah paman sedikit menyukaiku?" Aku memeluknya erat-erat. Mataku berkaca-kaca dan aku menggeleng pelan, berkata. "Bukan, tetapi kekasih paman telah kembali. Jadi kita harus pergi."

"Apa maksud kamu, Sarita?" tanya Madam Anne. "Maafkan saya, Madam. Saya hamil!" kata Sarita. "Kau jebak putraku agar menikahimu untuk menaikkan derajatmu. Benar 'Kan?" tekan Madam Anne. "Tidak Bunda, kami saling Cinta!" jawab Bagas. Pertikaian terus berlangsung, Sarita yang hanya anak pembantu hanya menunduk. Sedangkan ibunya menangis tersedu melihat nasib putrinya. Apa daya tangan seorang pembantu tidak mampu menyelamatkan derita putrinya kala hukuman 100 cambuk mendera Sarita. Bagaimana kisah selanjutnya, mampukan Sarita berdiri tegak dan menatap masa depan? Apa yang terjadi setelah hukuman cambuk itu dilaksanakan?