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*A December 2025 RuPaul's Book Club Pick!* ' With sequins shining and danger lurking backstage, this is a murder mystery where identity matters as much as motive' RuPaul 'I love Murder In The Dressing Room! What a fantastic read...I couldn't put the book down. The best drag show I've ever been to!' Drag Race's Jujubee LIPSTICK, LIES, AND LETHAL SECRETS - A DAZZLING MYSTERY WHERE A DRAG QUEEN TAKES CENTRE STAGE TO SOLVE A MURDER... Meet Misty Divine - your new favourite amateur sleuth! --- Drag isn't just dramatic. It's deadly... By day, shy hotel accountant Joe hides behind their desk and plays by the rules. By night, Joe takes to the stage as Misty Divine, an upcoming star of the London drag scene. But when Misty's mentor, Lady Lady, is found dead in her dressing room, Misty finds herself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Because Lady Lady was murdered - and as the only ones with access to her room, Misty and her fellow performers quickly become prime suspects. Heartbroken by the loss, and frustrated by the inaction of the police, Joe is determined to uncover the killer in their midst. But what can they, a mere hotel accountant, possibly do? This is a case for Misty Divine... --- CRITICS ARE GAGGED BY MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM: ' A gloriously fun murder mystery...with red herrings and twists that will keep you guessing until the end. Misty Divine is the star of the show! ' C.L. MILLER ' Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway...detective fiction has never been so glam! ' A.J. WEST ' Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder In The Dressing Room was an absolute delight! ' ASHLEY TATE MURDER IN THE DRESSING ROOM IS THE TEA, AND READERS AGREE: ' A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too' 5***** reader review ' Oh my word this is a wonderful book ' 5***** reader review ' This murder mystery is so different from what I've read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it ' 5***** reader review

The New York Times bestselling author of Co-Intelligence now asks: How do we live alongside machines that are sometimes smarter than us? “You will not be sorry that you start and finish this masterpiece... Ethan Mollick—who understands how to use AI better than anyone else on the planet—explains how it really works.”—Angela Duckworth, author of Grit We are entering a new era. AI systems can already outperform humans in some domains while failing spectacularly in others. They can act as tutors, collaborators, researchers, strategists, and creators...yet they can also produce falsehoods, generate convincing nonsense, and fail unpredictably. The challenge is no longer simply adopting new technology. It is learning how to think, work, and live in a world where machines are sometimes smarter than us. In Co-Existence, Ethan Mollick—a Wharton professor and author of the widely read One Useful Thing newsletter—argues that the future of AI will not be defined by replacement, but by interaction. Drawing on years of research, experimentation, and frontline experience with rapidly evolving AI systems, Mollick shows readers how to: work productively with AI while retaining judgment and autonomy; distinguish where human insight matters most; avoid becoming overly dependent on systems designed to persuade and imitate; adapt creatively as AI reshapes education, business, and everyday life; and build a durable human advantage in a world of intelligent machines. Clear-eyed, practical, and written with warmth and humor, Co-Existence is your guide to navigating the next phase of the AI revolution.

Louisa May Alcott shares the innocence of girlhood in this classic coming of age story about four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. In picturesque nineteenth-century New England, tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy are responsible for keeping a home while their father is off to war. At the same time, they must come to terms with their individual personalities and make the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It can all be quite a challenge. But the March sisters, however different, are nurtured by their wise and beloved Marmee, bound by their love for each other and the feminine strength they share. Readers of all ages have fallen instantly in love with these Little Women. Their story transcends time making this novel endure as a classic piece of American literature that has captivated generations of readers with their charm, innocence, and wistful insights. This Signet Classics edition contains Little Women in its entirety, including Parts I and II. With an Introduction by Regina Barecca and an Afterword by Susan Straight

In a sweeping saga of music and vengeance, the acclaimed author of The Vampire Chronicles draws readers into eighteenth-century Italy, bringing to life the decadence beneath the shimmering surface of Venice, the wild frivolity of Naples, and the magnetic terror of its shadow, Vesuvius. This is the story of the castrati, the exquisite and otherworldly sopranos whose graceful bodies and glorious voices win the adulation of royal courts and grand opera houses throughout Europe. These men are revered as idols and, at the same time, scorned for all they are not. Praise for Anne Rice and Cry to Heaven Daring and imaginative . . . [Anne] Rice seems like nothing less than a magician: It is a pure and uncanny talent that can give a voice to monsters and angels both. The New York Times Book Review To read Anne Rice is to become giddy as if spinnning through the mind of time. San Francisco Chronicle If you surrender and go with her . . . you have surrendered to enchantment, as in a voluptuous dream. The Boston Globe Rice is eerily good at making the impossible seem self-evident. Time

Peopled by larger-than-life heroes and villains, charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's magnum opus: a philosophical revolution told in the form of an action thriller-nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. Who is John Galt? When he says that he will stop the motor of the world, is he a destroyer or a liberator? Why does he have to fight his battles not against his enemies but against those who need him most? Why does he fight his hardest battle against the woman he loves? You will know the answer to these questions when you discover the reason behind the baffling events that play havoc with the lives of the amazing men and women in this book. You will discover why a productive genius becomes a worthless playboy...why a great steel industrialist is working for his own destruction...why a composer gives up his career on the night of his triumph...why a beautiful woman who runs a transcontinental railroad falls in love with the man she has sworn to kill. Atlas Shrugged, a modern classic and Rand's most extensive statement of Objectivism-her groundbreaking philosophy-offers the reader the spectacle of human greatness, depicted with all the poetry and power of one of the twentieth century's leading artists.

Prepare to bargain everything for the gothic romantasy of the year . . . The penniless in Blackbridge only have two choices: sell your body, or sell your soul. And thanks to Eda Shaw, business is booming. Indentured to a capricious demon, Mr Night, Eda and her brothers arrange illicit Pacts on his behalf, luring the city's most desperate into trading years of their lives for their deepest desires. When a Pact goes awry, her brothers are arrested and Eda quickly realises she'll need an infernal ally of her own: Kit'rath, a demon with a curious penchant for humanity, and the only being in Blackbridge Mr Night seems to fear. But Kit's help doesn't come cheap. Eda's already given him her soul; she can't afford to give him her heart. Rich with gothic atmosphere, sharp wit, and simmering romantic tension, Reap & Sow is a fantasy debut and the first in a duology, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig, Hannah Whitten, and Heather Fawcett. --------------------------------------------------------- 'A fresh voice, an electric and twisty plot, and a romance that strikes the perfect balance between hot and tender. Reap & Sow should be on every romantasy fan's must-read list.' Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy 'REAP & SOW is a must-read for any fantasy fan. One of the best books I've read all year.' Katherine Webber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Twin Crowns 'A richly imagined gothic world, a fierce and compelling protagonist and a story that is both achingly romantic and refreshingly original make Reap & Sow an utterly spellbinding read!' Catherine Doyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Dagger and the Flame 'Darkly enchanting and irresistibly seductive.' Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Dominion 'Full of sharp wit and luscious worldbuilding, Reap & Sow sparkles with dark wonder and potent yearning. I absolutely adored this debut!' -Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child 'Dark, propulsive, and feverishly good, Reap & Sow is an absolute dream for fantasy readers. I couldn't put it down!' - Kalie Reid, author of The Sacred Space Between 'Darkly captivating, with mesmerizing world-building and pitch-perfect, slow-burn romance. Readers will be rooting for Eda and swooning over Kit' Heather Walter, author of Malice

Peopled by larger-than-life heroes and villains, charged with towering questions of good and evil, Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand s magnum opus: a philosophical revolution told in the form of an action thriller n ominated as one of America s best-loved novels by PBS s The Great American Read. Who is John Galt? When he says that he will stop the motor of the world, is he a destroyer or a liberator? Why does he have to fight his battles not against his enemies but against those who need him most? Why does he fight his hardest battle against the woman he loves? You will know the answer to these questions when you discover the reason behind the baffling events that play havoc with the lives of the amazing men and women in this book. You will discover why a productive genius becomes a worthless playboy...why a great steel industrialist is working for his own destruction...why a composer gives up his career on the night of his triumph...why a beautiful woman who runs a transcontinental railroad falls in love with the man she has sworn to kill. Atlas Shrugged, a modern classic and Rand s most extensive statement of Objectivism her groundbreaking philosophy offers the reader the spectacle of human greatness, depicted with all the poetry and power of one of the twentieth century s leading artists.

Eric Hill (1927-2014) started his artistic career as an art studio messenger and from there went on to become a cartoonist and eventually an art director at a leading advertising agency. In 1978 Eric made up a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bedtime and Spot was born. The success of his first bestselling lift-the-flap classic Where's Spot? in 1980 convinced him to become a full-time author, and his Spot books have been enjoyed by children around the world ever since. In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for services to children's literacy.

Sweep away to Greece with this uplifting, escapist summer read, for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Karen Swan. Readers love Izzy Broom: 'A perfect holiday read!' ***** 'An unforgettable reading experience.' ***** 'A beautifully written five-star read.' ***** 'Moving, uplifting, and completely transporting . . . you'll be hooked!' ***** 'The perfect read' ***** ____________ Sometimes we find love where we least expect it ... When Victoria escapes New York for the Greek island of Folegandros, she hopes a new life there will heal her marriage and her heart. But she remains haunted by the absence of the child she never had. Then Maria appears - a wild, fiercely independent eight-year-old with a fractured family. Her arrival will open Victoria's heart. It will also reopen the story of a girl who hid on the island during the war, and the man who risked everything to protect her. As she uncovers the island's hidden past, Victoria must decide which is more important: a temporary escape - or a new home? Praise for Izzy Broom: 'Izzy Broom is the master of "one more chapter" - we read this in one sitting , and started searching for flights as soon as we finished ' Heat magazine 'A joy from start to finish . Reading it, I felt like I was back on one of my favourite Greek islands. The House of Hidden Letters takes you on a journey full of romance, magic and mystery - and I highly recommend you take the trip.' Alex Michaelides 'Atmospheric, romantic and mysterious... You can smell the lemons... gorgeous, immersive - perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop.' Cesca Major ' Absolutely loved it... Engaging characters, evocative setting, emotional journey. I was captivated from the first page to the last!' Cathy Bramley 'A gorgeous, sun-soaked treat.' Sarah Morgan ' Gorgeous ... the perfect holiday read ... Loved it.' Liz Fenwick ' Rich and intoxicating ... Brimming with authentic Greek heart and soul ' Louise Candlish ' Suffused with warmth and light ... a gorgeous and evocative tale of love, loss - and unexpected friendships. I was transported utterly to the sun-drenched shores of Folegandros. Pure and blissful escapism .' Lucy Clarke ' Captivating and beautiful , I completely adored it!... a sparkling gem of a story.' Debbie Howells ' Dazzling. ' Vaseem Khan ' Completely captivating and utterly enchanting ... truly timeless.' Daisy Buchanan 'Gripping and emotional... rich as the best souvlaki... Enjoy !' Milly Johnson ' Absorbing, beautiful and devastating. A moving story of love and loss, of courage and kindness, of how the light of hope will shine through the darkest of times. I loved every page. ' Chris Whitaker ' Compelling and captivating , this is the perfect holiday read.' Kate Gray ' Terrific ... joyous page-turner... a really delightful read.' Jane Johnson ' Rich, lush and evocative ... When you can't escape to a Greek island in reality, reading Izzy Broom is the next best thing... Glorious .' Kate Thompson ' Wonderful ... I loved this beautiful book.' KL Slater 'Full of happiness and history. . . I adored it' Alex Brown '[A] rich , evocative tale of courage and hope . Atmospheric , moving , captivating .' Amanda Jennings ' Completely page-turning. . . with a wonderful cast of characters and a ton of intrigue.' Tracy Rees ' It's wonderful . A heavenly slice of Greek life.' Emma Cowell 'Gorgeous and evocative - I loved it.' Fiona Cummins ' Gorgeously romantic and poignant story. . . I didn't want to reach the last page.' Kate Reardon '[A] warm hug of a novel.' Fabulous Magazine ________________

Romance, luxury, and secrets abound in this thrilling new collection that takes readers deeper into the world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favorite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing between a cowboy and a goth. Four brothers with an inescapable bond, strengthened by the family they chose, in a house of wonders that promises to always deliver one more secret. Discover their stories of love and loss, power, puzzles, and life-and-death secrets in this mind-blowingly romantic collection that proves that when you love the way Hawthornes love, there is no going back. This collection includes: · That Night in Prague (novella) · The Same Backward as Forward (novella) · The Cowboy and the Goth · Five Times Xander Tackled Someone (and One Time He Didn't) · One Hawthorne Night · What Happens in the Treehouse · $3CR3T $@NT@ · Pain at the Right Gun *Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games , The Hawthorne Legacy , The Final Gambit , The Brothers Hawthorne , Games Untold , The Grandest Game , and Glorious Rivals . *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology ( Little White Lies , Deadly Little Scandals ), The Fixer duology ( The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost .

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design The Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers designed by Manuja Waldia, definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. This edition of Titus Andronicus is edited with an introduction by Russ McDonald. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

The #1 New York Times bestselling novel beloved by millions of readers the world over. New York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century A vivid and engaging story that reminds us how long his people [of Afghanistan] have been struggling to triumph over the forces of violence forces that continue to threaten them even today. The New York Times Book Review The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of change and destruction. A powerful story of friendship, it is also about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons their love, their sacrifices, their lies. Since its publication in 2003 Kite Runner has become a beloved, one-of-a-kind classic of contemporary literature, touching millions of readers, and launching the career of one of America's most treasured writers.

OVER FIVE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 'The canonical text on games in social contexts' Emmett Shear, Former CEO of Twitch, and OpenAI If you're only going to read one psychology book in your life, read this one Widely recognised as the most original and influential psychology book of our time, Games People Play has helped millions of people better understand basic social interactions and relationships. We play games all the time; relationship games; power games with our bosses and competitive games with our friends. In this book, Berne reveals the secret ploys and manoeuvres that rule our lives and how to combat them. Giving you the keys to unlock the psychology of others and yourself, this classic, entertaining and life-changing book will open up the door to honest communication and teach you how to get the most out of life.

'Don't venture into the future without having read this book' ANDREW ROBERTS It is twenty years on from the nuclear war between the US and China that brought down the old world order, and the American president has held power for over a decade. Suddenly, he collapses in the middle of an address to the nation. A cover-up ensues, the administration announces his death and the country descends into civil war. Everything points to a remote assassination made possible by a radical leap forward in artificial intelligence. The trail leads to an outpost in the Amazon rainforest, the last known whereabouts of the tech visionary who predicted this world transforming breakthrough. As the world's great powers struggle to outmanoeuvre one another in this Great Game of scientific discovery, an American crisis threatens to spiral into a global one. 2054 is an explosive thriller and a real-world cautionary tale about the path we are on, from two former military officers and award-winning authors who have seen the future. 'A compelling, terrifying and totally plausible thriller of future world history and calamity' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'This kind of fiction can induce a kind of sublime awe at the complexity of the global networks in which we're enmeshed' HARI KUNZRU, THE NEW YORK TIMES 'A satisfying combination of two very different things: "chilling vision of things to come" and "page-turning beach read"' DAILY TELEGRAPH

He's the Star Forward, I'm the Team Therapist - Married on Paper, But Our Chemistry is Becoming 100% Real. The next spicy chapter in the internationally bestselling Jacksonville Rays hockey romance series ' I devoured it in one sitting!' 5* Reader Review 'THIS BOOK IS FREAKING INCREDIBLE ' 5* Reader Review 'I wish I could erase this book from my brain just so I can read it again over and over for the first time! ' 5* Reader Review -- My name is Teddy O'Connor, and I just made a terrible mistake. It's been six years since I was an intern for the Jacksonville Rays NHL team. Six years since I was wrapping ice packs on knees and playing Mario Kart on chartered planes. And it's been six long years since I first met him. Henrik Karlsson, star forward of the Rays...and king of my heart. Oh god, I've got to get over this crush! I'm a doctor now, a respected professional in my field. And Henrik doesn't even know I exist. As the Rays' newest physical therapist, I have a chance to launch my career. So you tell me why I'm risking everything to follow this man halfway around the world?! After receiving news of his sister's tragic death, Henrik must fly to Sweden to retrieve his young niece. She's injured and grieving, but a new hockey season is about to start. Henrik can't possibly care for her alone. In fact, the Swedish government won't let him. He needs me. They both do. I'd be heartless not to help...right? Well, that's what I told myself last week as I signed our Swedish marriage license. It's what I told myself yesterday as I moved my stuff into his apartment. And it's what I'm telling myself now as the Rays PR Director stares us down. They want this marriage to look real. The team's public image, our jobs, and his niece's custody agreement all depend on it. But the Rays don't need to worry. My problem isn't that I don't love my new fake husband. God help me, my problem is that I do. PUCKING STRONG is a spicy, slow-burning MM workplace hockey romance. This is Book Four in the USA Today and Internationally Bestselling Jacksonville Rays hockey series. TROPES Hockey romance; Sports romance MM romance Single guardian romance Multiracial romance Workplace romance

WE CALL THEM WITCHES IS A HORROR STEEPED IN PAGAN FOLKLORE AND A SAPPHIC ROMANCE SET IN A POST-APOCOLYPTIC WORLD FULL OF HUNGRY ELDRITCH CREATURES . . . We Call Them Witches is a fresh take on dystopian horror , brimming with eldritch creatures, love and desire, and examining how far we'll go to save our family from what hunts them. I love it. - Laura Elliott, author of Awakened -- Sara and her family must keep moving. Every few months, they're discovered, and they have to pack up and get out quick. For the twins it's all they've ever known, for Danny, Noah and Ma, it's a reminder of all they've lost. For Sara, it's just another day. In yet another abandoned house, one they surround with Pagan wards - the only thing that protects them - Sara and her family think they might be safe, for a while at least. And then they find a strange girl in the garden. Parsley can't remember where she came from or how she got here. The family sees only a threat, but Sara sees hope. But outside they are waiting. The eldritch creatures. The ones they call Witches. The ones who already stole everything. And now, just days after the Parsley arrives, they steal something even more valuable: Noah. It's time to stop running. It's time to leave the safety of the wards, and try to find Noah in the Witches' lair. It's just that no-one has ever done that and come out alive... -- Readers are already loving We Call Them Witches! ' Absolutely thrilling and keeps you turning the page to find out what happens' Reader review ' Blending folklore, fear, and queer romance, this book is as heartfelt as it is haunting. A must-read for fans of eerie, character-driven horror' Reader review 'It is utterly addictive, such a perfect mix between fast paced action and tender reflection that I genuinely couldn't put it down' Reader review

READ THE SPELLBINDING ROMANTASY SEQUEL TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo ---- Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate. Quell Marionne's Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary. For a price. Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice - partner with Quell. Or kill her. Tropes/themes: - Social elites - Forbidden love - Dark magic - Enemies-to-lovers ---- READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL 'I could cut the TENSION with a knife' 5***** Reader Review 'They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT' 5***** Reader Review 'I was on the edge of my sea t, craving for the truth to come out' 5***** Reader Review 'This was a phenomenal seque l and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next' 5***** Reader Review 'This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went "Huh?!" when I realized that was truly the end' 5***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES 'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood 'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber 'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster 'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir 'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco

Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Now in development as a feature film with Amazon MGM Studios, with John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad attached to write the script. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros, where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be. The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father's throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him?bound to a future I didn't choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there's power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? "The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before." - Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author "A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy." - K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series "Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!" - CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author "This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait." - Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ***** "I freaking LOVED this book." ***** "It's my new favorite read this year." ***** "This book was F*CKING AMAZING." ***** "This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways." ***** "[T]he ending of this book truly shook me." ***** "Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!" ***** "If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked?and I devoured this story like my life depended on it." ***** "Oh my gods. What a wild ride." ***** "Wow this was amazing." ***** "This book had me in a chokehold from page one!!" ***** "[H]ands down the best read of 2025." ***** "[A]n absolute knockout." ***** "Truly one of the best, most addictive romantic fantasy stories I have read!" ***** "I just have one word, WOW! I couldn't put Shield of Sparrows down! I finished this read in 1 day, it was just that good!" ***** "I loved everything about this, from the drama to the plot and character development. I genuinely cannot wait for book two!!" ***** "This book literally had me on the edge of my seat and heart throughout its entirety and I cannot, I repeat cannot, wait for the next book in this series." ***** "I could not put this book down!" ***** "I was blown away! I absolutely think this is a romantasy book that will be talked and thought about for a long time. I know I will be!" ***** "Absolutely amazing!!!" ***** "I'm absolutely hooked and counting down the days until the next one!" ***** "Wow! 528 pages of pure perfection. I devoured this book!" is book!" Hannah W., Goodreads review

The simmering, sun-soaked romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune - soon to be a major Netflix series ' Crackling sexual tension ' The Times 'This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ' WOMAN & HOME 'Radiant' Emily Henry This summer they'll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation. This summer will be different. The first time Lucy and Felix met she was on vacation on Prince Edward Island. And a tour of the beaches wasn't the only thing he showed her. But when she discovered his true identity as her best friend, Bridget's brother, their electric night should have become a distant memory... Each year with Lucy and Bridget's return for a summer escape, she promises herself she won't end up in Felix's arms, but it's easier said than done. Not this year though. This year it will be different. With Bridget facing the biggest crisis of her life, Lucy must join her for one last trip to the island. But Felix's sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, something more and Lucy's beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is. 'What a dreamy and sexy summer novel. Carley Fortune knows how to tug at your heart' Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age 'A deep and shimmering story of friendship, sex, and - most of all - love. Be prepared to cry, swoon, ache and cheer. Stunning' Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places 'Clear your calendar and buckle up - this one will leave you breathless' Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of This Time Next Summer Readers love The Summer Will Be Different: 'Such a perfect summer romance that you can really fall in love with' ***** Reader Review 'This book has definitely put me in the summer feelings' ***** Reader Review 'This is hands down my favourite Carley Fortune book!' ***** Reader Review 'The chemistry was electric. I fell in love with the characters and the story' ***** Reader Review 'If you enjoyed of Every Summer After and Meet Me at the Lake, I'm certain you'll love this one just as much, if not more' ***** Reader Review

THE THRILLING NOVEL FROM THE WORLDWIDE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ' Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant ' Marian Keyes ' A master story teller . . . brilliant and satisfying ' Bella Mackie ' You will devour this doorstop of a book ' The Times, Book of the Month - On a plane bound for Sydney the unassuming woman from seat 4D walks down the aisle making unsettling predictions about the passengers. And six strangers find their lives unexpectedly crossing. Each tries to put the experience behind them. But, just weeks later, they can't any longer. Because not believing a prediction is easy, Until it comes true . . . - PRAISE FOR HERE ONE MOMENT 'Easily my favourite Liane Moriarty book so far . . . it is just perfection!' ***** Reader Review 'Funny, frightening, heartbreaking and life-affirming . . . I adored it' Chris Whitaker 'A genre-defying gem' Woman & Home 'A real page-turner. . . Gripping, well-executed, with fascinating characters' Grazia 'Keeps you guessing right to its satisfying conclusion' Heat 'An absolute masterclass. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon 'Brilliant, thought-provoking' Fabulous 'A tense read that asks many questions about what we want to know about the ends of our lives' Prima 'We drop everything for a Liane Moriarty read!' Bella 'A compulsive plotline, intriguing characters, great writing, surprises, humour and tragedy. It'll stay with me' John Boyne 'A riveting story so wild you don't know how she'll land it, and then she does, on a dime' Anne Lamott 'An absolute masterclass in storytelling. I treasure every word Liane writes, because she has such a rare and deep understanding of people and human behaviour' Joanna Cannon 'A gem of a book, unique and compelling' ***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR LIANE MORIARTY 'One of the few writers I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes 'An engrossing mashup of family drama and psychological suspense that offers a mystery. Complex and satisfying. Perfect holiday reading' Guardian 'Keeps you guessing until the very end' Reese Witherspoon 'Moriarty writes vividly, wittily and wickedly' Sunday Express 'Had me utterly hooked' Daily Mail

DISCOVER THE ZEITGEISTY TIME TRAVEL DEBUT WITH A TWIST 'Funny and sharp' GRAZIA 'I want to travel back so I can read it again for the first time!' Casey Scieszka, author of The Fountain ' So much fun!' Holly Gramazio, author of The Husbands EVER WANTED TO TRAVEL INTO THE PAST? WELL NOW YOU CAN! * *exclusions and exorbitant fees apply. Ash is a failed actress who is done trying to 'make' something of her life when she scrolls past an ad for Retro. The algorithm thinks she can afford recreational time travel? Then she sees the caption: Come away with us! We're hiring. Time Travel Agents, the guides who lead ultra-wealthy explorers on trips to the past on the 'Retro Metro', must blend seamlessly into any historical period. Ash is a perfect fit. She's an actress after all. Or at least she used to be. So begins Ash's life at Retro, chaperoning rich tourists through history's most Instagrammable eras. She wrangles bachelorette parties chasing hunky cowboys in the Old West, throws ''20s for your twenties' birthday bashes at speakeasies, and rolls her eyes at Wall Street men trying their luck in the Gold Rush. For the first time in years, Ash's life feels enviable. She barely notices the strange glitches in her memory or the way her present-day relationships are starting to slip. But as the trips intensify and her present begins to fray, Ash confronts an unsettling question: Was diving into the past ever really an escape, or just another way to lose herself? *** 'A magnetic read-equal parts charming, melancholy, and strange-perfect for those with sharp tongues but yearning hearts.' Emily Hunt Kivel, author of Dwelling 'Shrewd, witty and original' Aisling Rawle, author of The Compound 'Retro provides a whip smart critique of influencer culture and the ultrawealthy, while being utterly readable and compelling' Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer

The gripping Sunday Times bestseller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page 'Bravo! Gripping and emotional - a cracking read' Clare Mackintosh 'A relentless drumroll of suspense . . . ranks among the best psychological-suspense thrillers of recent years' A. J. Finn You can run, you can hide, but can you disappear for good? Lauren's daughter Zara witnessed a terrible crime. But speaking up comes with a price, and when Zara's identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her back. The only choice is to disappear. To keep Zara safe, Lauren will give up everything and everyone she loves, even her husband. There will be no goodbyes. Their pasts will be rewritten. New names, new home, new lives. The rules are strict for a reason. They are being hunted. One mistake - a text, an Instagram like - could bring their old lives crashing into the new. They can never assume someone isn't watching, waiting. As Lauren will learn, disappearing is easy. Staying hidden is harder . . . *Cover image may vary* __________ 'Totally addictive, with twists that repeatedly pulled the rug from under my feet' Erin Kelly 'Tense and unpredictable. I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'If Jodi Picoult wrote psychological thrillers, they would look like this. A compulsive read with a jaw-dropping twist, I read it in a day' Rosamund Lupton 'An intricate and spellbinding exploration of the devastating ripples that spread from a terrible crime' Holly Seddon 'I read How to Disappear with my heart in my mouth' Lia Louis 'Chilling' Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio

Breathless and glistening, this novel is 'pure witchcraft' from the master of Brazilian fiction In Água Viva Clarice Lispector aims to 'capture the present'. Her direct, confessional and unfiltered meditations on everything from life and time to perfume and sleep are strange and hypnotic in their emotional power and have been a huge influence on many artists and writers, including one Brazilian musician who read it one hundred and eleven times. Despite its apparent spontaneity, this is a masterly work of art, which rearranges language and plays in the gaps between reality and fiction.

Cleaning up his penthouse was easy - pretending to date her boss? That's a whole other mess. The addictive, fake dating romance from TikTok sensation Lynn Painter ' If you are craving some COM with your ROM-look no further! This one was SO MUCH FUN! ' 5* Reader Review ' I absolutely LOVED Lynn Painter's writing in this one! ' 5* Reader Review ' I was actually giggling at my kindle the whole time, this was SO FUN! ' 5* Reader Review -- Abi is a professional cleaner , so it's ironic when she's forced to move out because of an infestation in her building. Thanks, Apartment 2B! Declan is a busy man , working his way up at Hathaway Holdings. Which is why he's never met the woman who cleans his penthouse every week . Abi needs a place to stay , and Declan is out of town , so the solution seems simple and, crucially, free . When Declan's parents tell him they met his girlfriend at his apartment, he's surprised to say the least. But it is nice to have them off his back about being single for a change. . . Declan finds out who Abi really is, and decides to makes her a proposition : pretend to date him, and he'll provide everything she needs . What could go wrong? It's business, not pleasure. Right? Tropes: Fake Dating Forced Proximity Opposites Attract Different Worlds Rags to Riches

¿ Discover the book that started it all! A true enemies-to-lovers romantasy - perfect for fans of ACOTAR and Fourth Wing ¿ This gorgeous standard edition of Riftborne includes beautiful foil jacket effects, illustrated endpapers and a special hardcover case design. AN UNLEASHED POWER. AN ALL-CONSUMING DESIRE. Decades after a rebellion tore through the Isle of Sidhe, Fia Riftborne has learnt three important lessons to survival: keep your head down, don't draw attention to yourself, and avoid the Sídhe Guard at all costs. That isn't so easy though when she harbours a secret power , one that would paint a target on her back if discovered. But, after a simple errand goes awry and her explosive power erupts, Fia knows she can no longer hide in the shadows. Only, the swift punishment she expected never materialises. Instead, the elusive General Laryk Ashford offers her a choice: join the Sídhe Guard. . .or face execution. Soon, Fia faces another impossible choice: surrender to the chaos within and risk destroying everything she holds dear or become a weapon in the hands of those who took everything from her. Including the alluring General who is starting to consume her every thought. . . -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for The Esprithean Trilogy 'Fans of ACOTAR will gobble up Riftborne. It's got enemies-to-lovers, detailed world building, morally gray love interests, slow burn spice that's worth the torture [and] an underdog female lead like Yarros' Violet.' -Buzzfeed 'Maas, Yarros and Broadbent fans, you've been warned. Riftborne is your next addictive series. A slow burn that will leave you squirming for what's next.' -Emily Bond, HuffPost Books 'A hidden gem that's fit for ACOTAR fans...[the] chemistry is tense and full of enemies-to-reluctant-allies energy. Riftborne is a slow burn that's worth every page.' -Brit & Co Readers are OBSESSED with Riftborne! 'I feel like I am going to explode because I need to talk to everyone about this book. I am about to be so insufferable about it.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If you loved Fourth Wing , ACOTAR, or The Serpent and the of Wings and Night you're going to adore this series.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I don't know what they put in this highly addictive book but I was hooked from the start!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' RUN , don't walk, to pick this up!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If I could give this book 6 stars I would!!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I'm devastated that I'll never be able to read this again for the first time.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Okay wow...I DEVOURED this book. The FMC ...The MMC ...The plotline ...The supporting characters...I really fell in love with every aspect of this book.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I'll be living on the Isle of Sídhe for the unforeseeable future thank you.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Omg absolutely made it on to my god tier/six star reads list.' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

THE FUNNY AND ADDICTIVELY ROMANTIC FEEL-GOOD TIKTOK SENSATION 'My forecast: read it, and you'll be on cloud nine' ALI HAZELWOOD, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'A sexy storm of a book' Sophie Cousens 'Probably my favourite romcom ever' 5* Reader Review ________ Ari Abrams loves working as a TV meteorologist. But unfortunately, her boss is so busy fighting with her ex - who happens to be the station's news director - that there's always a storm brewing inside the newsroom! So after a particularly explosive showdown, Ari and shy sports reporter Russell hatch a plan to get their bosses back together, fast . . . As they work to help the sparring exes fall back in love, Ari finds herself telling Russell things that she has always kept hidden - and soon realises there's more to her quiet colleague than meets the eye. It seems like love might have been in front of Ari all along. But will Russell be able to embrace her dark clouds, as well as her clear skies? ________ One of... Amazon's Best Romances of January Apple Books' Best Books of January Goodreads' Hottest Romances of January Buzzfeed 's Most Anticipated Books of 2022 'The forecast predicts a 100% chance of heartfelt rom-com charm' Kirkus Reviews 'Cosy, comforting, thought provoking, it'll make you feel warm from the inside out' Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of While We Were Dating 'A tender, hilarious, and heartfelt love story you'll read in one sitting!' Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summe

"You mean fruit bats don't need to go to bed now?" It's bedtime, but Bluey doesn't want to go to sleep. She dreams that she's a fruit bat so that she can stay awake ALL NIGHT! Join Bluey on her bedtime dream-time adventure as she flies through the sky. Jam-packed with illustrations of Bluey and her friends, this book is the perfect bedtime read for fans of Bluey. Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Little Library Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book: Official Colouring Book

DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE? PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . . "Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am Devoured The Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals. -- Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life. Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death. On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities-until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself. Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation. As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . . Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror. Tropes: 🫀 True enemies to lovers Yearning 🫀 Forced proximity Gothic Victorian setting 🫀 Reylo vibes Masked MMC 🫀 Life & Death magic -- Praise for Deathsworn: ' Hauntingly beautiful, spellbindingly sexy . . .I never wanted this book to end.'- Kate Golden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Half City "Deathsworn is a fresh take on the fantasy romance genre--it's macabre yet romantic , and absolutely stunning !" -Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' - De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea 'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters , and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'- Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows 'Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best : high stakes, luscious romance , and just a touch of horror . . . Visceral, dark , and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy .' - Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series ' Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody , Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour .' - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy 'Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic' - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! The Ice Age is very cool for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure not even a saber-toothed tiger! Did you know that there s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

An updated edition of Thoreau's most widely read works Self-described as "a mystic, a transcendentalist, and a natural philosopher to boot," Henry David Thoreau dedicated his life to preserving his freedom as a man and as an artist. Nature was the fountainhead of his inspiration and his refuge from what he considered the follies of society. Heedless of his friends' advice to live in a more orthodox manner, he determinedly pursued his own inner bent-that of a poet-philosopher-in prose and verse. Edited by noted Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Cramer, this edition promises to be the new standard for those interested in discovering the great thinker's influential ideas about everything from environmentalism to limited government. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.