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A stunning gift edition of the age-old tale of Odysseus and his journey. This epic poem by Homer, believed to have been written between the eighth and ninth centuries BC, continues to be essential reading for young and old alike. The Odyssey follows the Greek hero Odysseus on a ten-year journey back to his home in Ithaca after fighting in the Trojan War. The challenges he encounters along the way, both natural and supernatural, continually test his character and endurance. Run-ins with Cyclops, Medusa, and the Sirens are only a few of the obstacles he must overcome to see his wife and son once again. Complete and unabridged , this elegantly designed jacketed hardcover edition features an introduction by literature and writing professor Andrew Lynn , a summary of the original tale, a key describing its major characters, and a summary of what we know of Homer’s life. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: The Essential Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; Emma; Pride and Prejudice; Grimm’s Fairy Tales; The Alchemist; The Great Gatsby; The Secret Garden; Anne of Green Gables; The Phantom of the Opera; The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital; The Republic; Frankenstein; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; The Picture of Dorian Gray; Meditations; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass; A Tales of Two Cities; Beowulf; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; Little Women; Wuthering Heights; Peter Pan; Persuasion; Aesop’s Fables; The Constitution of the United States and Selected Writings; Crime and Punishment; Dracula; Great Expectations; The Iliad; Irish and Fairy Folk Tales; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; The War of the Worlds; and The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

"Burnside is the coolest weird fever dream you'll ever have while awake. Sly, mordant, and often hilarious, with sparks of brilliance on every page, this incantatory tale of two young women caught up in an intrigue in a dusty CA town may well prove a signature chronicle of our American endtimes. A revelatory debut." --Chang-rae Lee, award-winning author of The Surrendered, On Such a Full Sea and My Year Abroad A Lynchian, absurdist debut novel for fans of Alexandra Tanner and Emma Cline about two disaffected young women and the local homeless man they become obsessed with. The Bowl is a strange place: Surrounded by abandoned almond orchards filled with feral children and neighboring towns that keep burning down, the polluted, riverside city has a decades-old web of serial killers and missing people. Our unnamed narrator, a bookseller at a used bookstore, and her roommate September, a waitress at a cowgirl-themed breasturant, spend their days avoiding their deadbeat boyfriends, commuting to class on the raccoon-infested 'rat bus, ' and hanging out at wine bars with their friend Claudia Thursday. But after September has an encounter with a local homeless man named Burnside, she becomes terrified that he's stalking her. Soon, the entire town has turned on Burnside, convinced that he is responsible for the violence, precarity, and wildfires that surround them. Burnside builds a dreamlike yet utterly propulsive tapestry of brilliant, flawed, and dangerous characters. A commentary on victimhood and safety, both real and imagined, the cruelty of late-stage capitalism and climate disaster, the brutal contradictions of patriarchy and quotidian humiliations of girlhood, and a fiercely imagined portrait of a California seemingly right next to our own, Burnside is a singular, epic, and wonderfully strange debut.

?Just as a cello's voice is divided across four strings, each with its own colour and character, this is a journey in four parts, in search of four players and their instruments...' In Cello, Kate Kennedy weaves together the lives of four remarkable cellists who suffered various forms of persecution, injury and misfortune. The Hungarian Jewish cellist and composer Pál Hermann managed to keep one step ahead of the Gestapo for much of the Second World War but was eventually captured and murdered. Lise Cristiani, the first female professional cello soloist, undertook an epic - and ultimately fatal - concert tour of Siberia in the 1850s, taking with her one of the world's greatest Stradivari cellos. Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was incarcerated in both Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen camps, only surviving because she was the cellist in the Auschwitz-Birkenau women's orchestra. Amedeo Baldovino of the Trieste Piano Trio was forced to jump from a burning ship with his ?Mara' Stradivari, losing the cello, and nearly losing his own life when the boat was shipwrecked off Buenos Aires. Counterpointing the themes raised by these extraordinary stories are a sequence of interludes that draw together the author's reflections on the nature and history of the cello, and her many interviews and encounters with contemporary cellists. Kate Kennedy's own relationship with the cello is a complicated one. As a teenager, she suffered an injury to her arm that imposed severe limitations on her career as a performer on the instrument that was her first love. She realised that, in order to understand what the cello meant to her, she needed to find out what the cello - and, crucially, the absence of the cello - had meant to some other cellists, past and present. Kate Kennedy has written an eloquent and multi-textured homage to this warmest of stringed instruments - part quest narrative, part detective story, part philosophical meditation.

A NEW YORK TIMES  MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 An unforgettable novel of a working dog, Etna, who, after a devastating war, embarks on an odyssey in the hopes of returning home. 'Gorgeous...a sublimely quiet depiction of loneliness and disorientation.' Hernan Diaz, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Trust and In the Distance 'For all its compactness, Etna has the shape of an epic. The story draws explicit comparisons to Homer's The Odyssey... the novel is tied deeply into both ancient literary tradition and tragically perennial concerns' Atlantic Set in a fictional country in the present day, this is a story told through the eyes of an ex-military dog, Etna. After surviving years of a devastating war, Etna decides one night to leave the men he has fought alongside and return home - to the place where he was taken from when he was young, in the thin but persistent hope that if a home exists for him, it might be there. Thus begins an exhilarating odyssey told through the eyes of a dog as he traverses across ruined landscapes and fights to survive in a world that proves, even in peacetime, to be just as precarious as in war. Along the way, he encounters other animals and humans who are trying to resume their lives again. What makes a life when there is no home to go back to? How do we begin to trust each other again after such devastation? This is a novel about the power of an idea, about never giving up and, ultimately, about finding hope in the most dire of times. 'In this masterful and infinitely moving dog's tale, Yoon shows us what great fiction can do: change the way we see the world by sharing the song of another heart. Destined to be a classic.' Mona Awad, New York Times bestselling author of We Love You, Bunny and Rouge 'This book is stunning. I was with it every second and it will be with me for a long time.' Joan Silber, author of Mercy and Ideas of Heaven 'A wonder of a novel.' Andrew Krivak, author of Like the Appearance of Horses and The Sojourn

For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts. The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea meets The Cruel Prince in this epic, lush young adult romantic fantasy following a royal kitchen maid who gets swept up in dangerous palace intrigue and a forbidden love triangle…and accidentally becomes the vessel for thousands of spirits and deities. A kingdom on the brink of colonization. Ten thousand nature spirits and deities seeking a vessel. A genial nobleman and a grumpy prince uncovering the secrets at Court… And the girl at the center of it all. Mirae has a dangerous secret: She has faked her way into a job as a royal kitchen maid with the hope of sending money to her family. And life in the kitchens isn’t easy. The palace is in an uproar after a recent assassination attempt on the king, and Mirae nearly gets fired after inadvertently getting in the crosshairs of Jae, the prickly crown prince, during his investigation. Her position gets even more precarious when a chance encounter with a witch in the mysterious spirit woods makes her the vessel of ten thousand spirits and deities. When her new powers spill out into the palace kitchens, Wonshik, a kind nobleman, lends a helping hand. Soon Mirae finds herself embroiled in a power struggle between the queen and Wonshik’s best friend, Prince Jae. With the help of a fellow kitchen maid and a meddlesome ghost, Mirae must untangle the web of lies to find the traitor within the palace. But an encroaching threat from the empire to the east looms ever closer, and the palace is rife with lies and shadowy allegiances. Who can Mirae trust?

ONE BOY'S POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF AN EMPIRE ... Demons, magic and epic adventure - introducing the first book in the New York Times bestselling Summoner Trilogy... Fletcher was nothing more than a humble blacksmith's apprentice, when a chance encounter leads to the discovery that he has the ability to summon demons from another world. Chased from his village for a crime he did not commit, he must travel with his demon to the Vocans Academy, where the gifted are trained in the art of summoning. The academy will put Fletcher through a gauntlet of gruelling lessons, training him as a battlemage to fight in the Hominum Empire's war against the savage orcs. Rubbing shoulders with the children of the most powerful nobles in the land, Fletcher must tread carefully. The power hungry Forsyth twins lurk in the shadows, plotting to further their family's interests. Then there is Sylva, an elf who will do anything she can to forge an alliance between her people and Hominum, even if it means betraying her friends. Othello is the first ever dwarf at the academy, and his people have long been oppressed by Hominum's rulers, which provokes tension amongst those he studies alongside. Fletcher will find himself caught in the middle of powerful forces, with nothing but his demon Ignatius to help him. As the pieces on the board manoeuvre for supremacy, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie. The fate of an empire is in his hands ... BONUS MATERIAL: Find out more about Demons in an illustrated DEMONOLOGY - exclusive to this paperback edition. 'Friendship, loyalty, magic and political intrigue beckon ...' The Bookseller

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING DEBUT, PRE-ORDER DAUGHTER OF CHAOS, THE JAW-DROPPING FANTASY PERFECT FOR FANS OF GODKILLER AND THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE . . . FOR MORTALS TO RISE, THE GODS MUST FALL. -In Ancient Greece, the Gods demand the ultimate tribute - food, treasure, even human sacrifice. There are some mortals who cling to a desperate prophecy -one will come and set them free. But few believe it. Until Danae eats a mysterious golden apple and her life unravels with a dangerous path unfolding before her. Chased from her home Danae will walk the winding roads of heroes. There, she encounters the mighty demi-god, Heracles and they will seek out monsters to battle. But Danae's destiny is not to fight beasts. She will hunt the Gods. She will drag them screaming from Olympus . . . -Praise for Daughter of Chaos:-A.S Webb weaves familiar myths within an intricate plot to great accomplishment succeeding in a story that is both fresh and dynamic. Epic, captivating and spellbinding, Daughter of Chaos takes you on a quest like no other - Saara El-Arifi number one bestselling author of FaeboundA.S. Webb has written a legendary reimagining of the Greek age of heroes - Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Principle of MomentsWith an unfaltering pace and vivid worldbuilding, A.S.Webb sweeps us into a world of gods, men and monsters, and gives us Danae: a woman who will not be ruled by any of them. Danae's fallibility, alongside her courage and the honesty of her voice, makes her exactly the sort of hero this dishonest world needs. Although readers will enjoy meeting familiar faces, Webb spins an original and compelling story out of a well-known mythology. This is an impressive debut - Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong

Space is vast and untamed, and it holds many secrets. Now two individuals from opposite ends of settled space are on a collision course with the darkest of those secrets, even as the world threatens to explode around them. The year is 2322. Humanity has expanded into the stars, inhabiting over 100 worlds across a third of the galaxy. Though thriving as never before, they have discovered neither alien life nor the key to utopia. Earth struggles to retain authority over far-flung planets and free-wheeling corporations while an uneasy armistice with a breakaway federation hangs by a thread as the former rebels rise in wealth and power. Alexis Solovy is Earth Alliance royalty, her father a fallen war hero and her mother an influential military leader. But she seeks only the freedom of space and has made a fortune by reading the patterns in the chaos to discover the hidden wonders of the stars. Nothing about her latest objective suggests the secret it conceals will turn her life- not to mention the entire galaxy-upside down. But a chance encounter with a mysterious spy leads to a discovery which will thrust Alex into the middle of a galactic power struggle and a sinister conspiracy, whether she likes it or not. When faced with its greatest challenge, will humanity rise to triumph or fall to ruin? Aurora Rising is an epic tale of galaxy-spanning adventure, of the thrill of discovery and the unquenchable desire to reach ever farther into the unknown. It's a tale of humanity at its best and worst, of love and loss, of fear and heroism. It's the story of a woman who sought the stars and found more than anyone imagined possible.

In The Wind Through the Keyhole , Stephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet - Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler - encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two . . . and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past. In his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt-ridden year following his mother's death, Roland is sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a "skin-man" preying upon the population around Debaria. Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, the brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Only a teenager himself, Roland calms the boy and prepares him for the following day's trials by reciting a story from the Magic Tales of the Eld that his mother often read to him at bedtime. "A person's never too old for stories," Roland says to Bill. "Man and boy, girl and woman, never too old. We live for them." And indeed, the tale that Roland unfolds, the legend of Tim Stoutheart, is a timeless treasure for all ages, a story that lives for us. King began the Dark Tower series in 1974; it gained momentum in the 1980s; and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. The Wind Through the Keyhole is sure to fascinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland's world and testimony to the power of Stephen King's storytelling magic.

The Odyssey describes the ten-year, adventurous journey home of the Greek hero Odysseus after the Trojan War, as recounted in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey; they are a long journey full of trials, divine influences, encounters with mythological creatures such as Cyclops, Sirens, and sorceresses - Circe, Calypso, and show his cunning and will to survive until he finally reaches his homeland of Ithaca to fight for his kingdom. The narrative is central to Greek mythology and culture and is considered one of the great journeys in world literature. The scenes of the journey were created with the help of AI. High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. That's why we avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Sturdy Backing Board Illustrations: January: Odysseus among the Lotophagi February: Odysseus resists the song of the sirens March: Odysseus' battle against the Cyclops April: The dangerous strait near Scylla and Charybdis May: Odysseus' long stay with Calypso June: Odysseus' battle against the Cicones July: Laistrygonians destroy Odysseus' ship August: Aeolus gives Odysseus the wind September: Odysseus at the Oracle in the Underworld October: Odysseus at Circe's November: Odysseus among the sacred cattle of Helios December: Odysseus' return to Penelope and Telemachus QUALITY - High-quality calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. SUSTAINABLE - Significant waste reduction due to print-on-demand production and climate-conscious logistical processes. VERSATILE - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. Greek legend - more exciting than any crime thriller, author: Claudia Kleemann

Inferno is the first part of Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy, revealing the eternal punishment reserved for such sins as greed, self-deception, political double-dealing and treachery. This Penguin Classics edition is translated and edited with an introduction and notes by Robin Kirkpatrick. Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgil as a guide, Inferno depicts a cruel underworld in which desperate figures are condemned to eternal damnation for committing one or more of seven deadly sins. As he descends through nine concentric circles of increasingly agonising torture, Dante encounters doomed souls including the pagan Aeneas, the liar Odysseus, the suicide Cleopatra, and his own political enemies, damned for their deceit. Led by leering demons, the poet must ultimately journey with Virgil to the deepest level of all. Portraying a huge diversity of characters culminating in a horrific vision of Satan, the Inferno broke new ground in the vigour of its language and storytelling. It has had a particular influence on Modernist writers and their successors throughout the world. Printed in English with facing pages in Dante's Italian, this edition offers commentaries and notes on each canto by Robert Kirkpatrick. Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), scion of a Florentine family, mastered in the art of lyric poetry at an early age. His first major work is La Vita Nuova (1292) an exercise in sonnet form constructed as a tribute to Beatrice Portinari, the great love of his life. It is believed that The Divine Comedy - comprised of three canticles, Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - was written between 1308 and 1320. If you enjoyed the Inferno you might like Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, also available in Penguin Classics. 'Kirkpatrick brings to this English Dante both his perfect knowledge of the Italian and an extraordinarily good ear in his own language' Professor Piero Boitani, University of Rome

Arthur's rise as a Legendary card wielder is put to the test in a strange new dragon hive as this epic deck-building saga continues. Newly dragon-linked, Arthur is savoring his importance, his cards, and his status as a Legendary rider. And his dragon, Brixaby, may only be a hatchling, but he's already anxious to grow into his powers. Getting to eat cards along the way for new abilities is the icing on the cake. Now, a chance encounter whisks Arthur, Brix, Cressida, and her own cheery little dragon to remote Mesa Free Hive, where crafting cards rule. The hive has remained miraculously untouched by the scourge poisoning the rest of the world. Its inhabitants-dragons and humans alike-want only to live safely for as long as they can. But there is an edge to the place that's unsettling for Arthur and rattling Brix's wings. Maybe it's the news that it holds a key to freeing the wretched borderland where Arthur was raised. Or maybe there's an old enemy lurking in the shadows who's a threat to not only Arthur and his gang but all of Mesa Free. Whatever the risks to come, Arthur's developing a keener grasp of his cards-and more importantly, a deeper understanding of himself and the ever more powerful card sets he's destined for. The third volume of the hit progression fantasy series, featuring a unique card-based magic system, now available for the first time in print! "Honour Rae's All the Skills has everything I love: great writing, an intriguing mystery, and badass dragons. Well, some of them are badass. Some are dweebs, and that makes it even more awesome." -Matt Dinniman, bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl "A fantastic work that is fast establishing Honour Rae as one of the big names of LitRPG. The characters, plot, and world-building are incredibly compelling, and like many readers, my only issue was devouring it and then having to wait for more." -Travis Deverell aka Shirtaloon, bestselling author of He Who Fights with Monsters "A wonderful and unique take on the LitRPG genre reminiscent of Dragonriders of Pern. The diverse cast of characters and detailed setting draw you in from the start. I look forward to more." -Aleron Kong, bestselling author of the Land Saga

"THE SORCERER'S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding A Quest of Heroes) "[An] entertaining epic fantasy." —Kirkus Reviews (regarding A Quest of Heroes) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." —San Francisco Book Review (regarding A Quest of Heroes) A DREAM OF MORTALS is Book #15 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES (book #1)—a free download! In A DREAM OF MORTALS, Thorgrin and his brothers struggle to break free from the grips of the pirates, and to continue their search for Guwayne at sea. As they encounter unexpected friends and foes, magic and weaponry, dragons and men, it will change the very course of their destiny. Will they finally find Guwayne? Darius and his few friends survive the massacre of their people—but only to find that they are captives, thrown into the Empire Arena. Shackled together, facing unimaginable opponents, their only hope for survival is to stand and fight together, as brothers. Gwendolyn wakes from her slumber to discover that she and the others have survived their trek across the Great Waste—and even more shocking, that they have come to a land beyond their wildest imagination. As they are brought into a new royal court, the secrets Gwendolyn learns about her ancestors and her own people will change her destiny forever. Erec and Alistair, still captive at sea, struggle to break free from the grips of the Empire fleet in a bold and daring nighttime escape. When odds seem at their worst, they receive an unexpected surprise that might just give them a second chance for victory—and another chance to continue their attack on the heart of the Empire. Godfrey and his crew, imprisoned once again, set to be executed, have one last chance to try to escape. After being betrayed, they want more than escape this time—they want vengeance. Volusia is surrounded on all sides as she strives to take and hold the Empire capital—and she will have to summon a more powerful magic than she's ever known if she is to prove herself a Goddess, and become Supreme Ruler of the Empire. Once again, the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A DREAM OF MORTALS is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." —Publishers Weekly (regarding A Quest of Heroes)

In A Dream of Mortals, Thorgrin and his brothers struggle to break free from the grips of the pirates, and to continue their search for Guwayne at sea. As they encounter unexpected friends and foes, magic and weaponry, dragons and men, it will change the very course of their destiny. Will they finally find Guwayne? Darius and his few friends survive the massacre of their people - but only to find that they are captives, thrown into the Empire Arena. Shackled together, facing unimaginable opponents, their only hope for survival is to stand and fight together, as brothers. Gwendolyn wakes from her slumber to discover that she and the others have survived their trek across the Great Waste - and even more shocking, that they have come to a land beyond their wildest imagination. As they are brought into a new royal court, the secrets Gwendolyn learns about her ancestors and her own people will change her destiny forever. Erec and Alistair, still captive at sea, struggle to break free from the grips of the Empire fleet in a bold and daring nighttime escape. When odds seem at their worst, they receive an unexpected surprise that might just give them a second chance for victory - and another chance to continue their attack on the heart of the Empire. Godfrey and his crew, imprisoned once again, set to be executed, have one last chance to try to escape. After being betrayed, they want more than escape this time - they want vengeance. Volusia is surrounded on all sides as she strives to take and hold the Empire capital - and she will have to summon a more powerful magic than she's ever known if she is to prove herself a goddess, and become supreme ruler of the Empire. Once again, the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A Dream of Mortals is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.

This graphic novel adaptation contains more than fifty pages of exclusive content not available in the original comic books, including a new Preface by George R. R. Martin early renderings of key scenes and favorite characters from the novels a walk-through of the entire creative process, from auditioning the artists to tweaking the scripts to coloring the final pages behind-the-scenes commentary from Daniel Abraham, Tommy Patterson, and series editor Anne Groell You ve read the books. You ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel, comprised of the initial six issues of the graphic series. Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

___________________________________________________________________________________ "Brilliantly wrought... Wonderful... Catling's expertise, imagination and linguistic flair are well matched by his wit and enthusiasm. Hollow is never less than tremendous fun... Catling is a great and wild talent... a raucous novel that thrills and unsettles in equal measure." - TLS "P rose that's sprinkled with neologisms and archaisms, and as crunchy and bitter-cold as snow... it's a nigh unclassifiable work, and all the better for that." - Financial Times "As with all the best fiction, there is a terrifying inevitability about Hollow ... Let it devour you." Iain Sinclair, author of Ghost Milk "Unsettling and delightful... very clever fun...a sheer, shuddering delight... both frightening and hilarious. Catling is a rare kind of writer.'" Scotland on Sunday ____________________________________________________________________________ From the author of the Vorrh Trilogy comes an epic odyssey following a group of mercenaries hired to deliver a church's ultimate power-a sacred oracle-as the decadence of carnival gives way to the gravity of lent and the mystic landscape grows ravenous - all set within a Bosch painting. The history of art contains no more imaginative or mysterious paintings that the landscapes of Hieronymus Bosch. Art historians ask where the weird creatures depicted there came from, and so too do the central characters of Hollow as they fight their way across these landscapes and encounter these creatures. Author B Catling is the first novelist to engage fully with Bosch's vision and climb imaginatively into it. In this novel it emerges that Bosch gave colour and form to monsters, 'letting them in' to the real world, and that they were still infesting the landscape when it was painted by Bosch's follower Pieter Bruegel. Now a wild bunch of mercenaries with a mission to deliver an oracle made of cloth, bones and a loud voice take a dangerous journey to the monastery at the base of the Tower of Babel, where the most terrifying secret in the world is kept. As they travel through a country painted first by Bosch and then by Bruegel, they are confronted and seduced by monsters and see scenes painted by them. These include the devil playing dice, a lewd mock wedding with a dirty bride, an unholy being living inside a hollow tree and riding a giant rat, and creatures indulging in inter-species sexual play as depicted in The Garden of Earthly Delights. A local marauding woman called Mad Meg with a small army of looting women from Breugel's Dull Gret is one of this novel's stranger characters. Perhaps it is because B. Catling is himself an artist that he has been able to create a modern narrative masterpiece which brings the painterly genius of Bosch and Breugel alive on the page.

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An epic and emotional coming-of-age romance for fans of Chloe Walsh. Milow can't speak. Her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should ever endure. Every day is a reminder of what was taken from her, and every moment is a quiet battle to survive the shadows of her past. When she arrives at a new foster home, Milow expects nothing. Just another place where she doesn't belong and isn't loved. But then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother, who has lived through his own hell. Somehow, he sees her, and without words or judgment, he understands her in a way no one else ever has. Growing up together, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. Ashby becomes her protector and the one constant in her life. They spend years leaning on each other, but childhood doesn't last forever, and that closeness starts to shift into something more complicated and intense. As they grow older, the world gets more cruel. The bullying Milow has endured her whole life never lets up, and it only becomes heavier. At the same time, the pressure on Ashby keeps building as school and swimming demand more from him. Milow has to decide how much of herself she can risk in a world that has never treated her gently, while Ashby has to choose what he's willing to sacrifice to reach his goals. But after everything, they know one truth: no matter what it costs, they will always choose each other. AUTHOR'S NOTE Each book in this series focuses on a different couple and tells their story. All the stories take place during the same time period, so events in one book may overlap with those in another. You will encounter familiar situations, locations, or characters from the other books, but from the couple's perspective featured in the current story. Because the books share the same timeline and interconnect in this way, they are meant to be read in order (or, in the future, as tandem reads) and cannot be fully understood as standalone stories. Together, the books form a continuous, interconnected series. That said... Milow and Ashby will get at least 1 more book!

Perfect for fans of the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO s Game of Thrones a gorgeous boxed set featuring conveniently sized leather-cloth-bound editions of the first five novels! An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin dubbed the American Tolkien by Time magazine international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now the monumental saga gets the royal treatment it deserves, with each book wrapped in bound leather-cloth covers and packaged together in an elegant display case. This one-of-a-kind boxed set includes: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS A DANCE WITH DRAGONS One of the best series in the history of fantasy. Los Angeles Times Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys. Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers. The New York Times

【Mystic Hollow & Dragon-Inspired Design】Channel the power of dragons with the Tianren DND dice set. It features a hollow metal construction decorated with delicate dragon motifs, making it unique and carefully crafted. Each set is larger than standard metal six-sided dice, yet lighter than traditional metal dice. With intricate details and an eye-catching look, these D&D dice easily become the centerpiece on any gaming table, perfect for enhancing your Dungeons & Dragons experience! 【Premium Storage】You get the full 7-piece polyhedral set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20) — an essential part of any dungeons and dragons starter kit — plus two storage solutions: a beautiful wooden box for display and safekeeping, and a durable leather bag for easy transport to game nights. Whether you're a collector or just starting with dungeons and dragons miniatures, everything you need to store, carry, and play in style is included. 【Ideal for All RPGs】Whether you're delving into dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds in Pathfinder, or engaging in epic battles in Warhammer, Tianren metal dice set are the perfect companion. Their clear numbers and easy readability make them suitable for any tabletop RPG, enhancing your role playing dice collection. 【Premium Quality & Balance】Our metal dice deliver satisfying weight and ideal balance. The hollow design reduces weight while maintaining sturdiness. Durable and well-balanced, they ensure fair, random rolls and great tactile feel. The crisp, pleasant sound when rolling boosts the gaming atmosphere and immerses you in the dungeon adventure. More than just a dice set, it is a premium upgrade for your gaming collection. 【Luxurious Retro Gift Set】This dice set is the perfect gift for any tabletop gamer. It comes exquisitely packaged in a vintage brownish-black wooden box and a soft leather pouch. This d&d dice set isn't just a gaming tool！It's a collectible piece that shows you care, ideal for birthdays & holidays, or rewarding a dedicated Game Master. 【Exceptional Customer Service】We're committed to providing customers with the best experience to ensure that your gaming experience is flawless. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all our products. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, our professional support team will do our best to offer assistance., Hersteller: TIANREN

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! An instant New York Times bestseller. What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. Preorder the highly anticipated final book in the beloved series, With Hearts of Flame, now! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL ' READER REVIEW ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' READER REVIEW ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon's legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing's deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon's legacy I carry. But here's the truth: I have no control. I'm bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I'm not the one pulling the dragon's strings. And then there's Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I'm his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. Readers are OBSESSED with The Bond that Burns: 'Highly recommend if you're into fantasy with spice , epic betrayals , and creatures with big personalities ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Action-packed , full of delicious tension & the spice was fire ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I loved the first book, but this book was even better !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'There's so much tension , angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' ¿¿¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: ¿¿¿¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿¿¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿¿¿¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates

Eiji Yoshikawa’s classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. New Edition features a new cover design by the creator of Slam Dunk and Vagabond, Takehiko Inoue! Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai--without really knowing what it meant--he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed and wounded among thousands of the dead and dying. On his way home, he commits a rash act, becomes a fugitive and brings life in his own village to a standstill--until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk. The lovely Otsu, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right. Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human being He becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival. Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese story telling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal. The novel was made into a three-part movie by Director Hiroshi Inagai. For more information, visit the Shopping area

【Mystic Hollow & Dragon-Inspired Design】Channel the power of dragons with the Tianren DND dice set. It features a hollow metal construction decorated with delicate dragon motifs, making it unique and carefully crafted. Each set is larger than standard metal six-sided dice, yet lighter than traditional metal dice. With intricate details and an eye-catching look, these D&D dice easily become the centerpiece on any gaming table, perfect for enhancing your Dungeons & Dragons experience! 【Premium Storage】 You get the full 7-piece polyhedral set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20) — an essential part of any dungeons and dragons starter kit — plus two storage solutions: a beautiful wooden box for display and safekeeping, and a durable leather bag for easy transport to game nights. Whether you're a collector or just starting with dungeons and dragons miniatures, everything you need to store, carry, and play in style is included. 【Ideal for All RPGs】: Whether you're delving into dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds in Pathfinder, or engaging in epic battles in Warhammer, Tianren metal dice set are the perfect companion. Their clear numbers and easy readability make them suitable for any tabletop RPG, enhancing your role playing dice collection. 【Premium Quality & Balance】Our metal dice deliver satisfying weight and ideal balance. The hollow design reduces weight while maintaining sturdiness. Durable and well-balanced, they ensure fair, random rolls and great tactile feel. The crisp, pleasant sound when rolling boosts the gaming atmosphere and immerses you in the dungeon adventure. More than just a dice set, it is a premium upgrade for your gaming collection. 【Luxurious Retro Gift Set】 This dice set is the perfect gift for any tabletop gamer. It comes exquisitely packaged in a vintage brownish-black wooden box and a soft leather pouch. This d&d dice set isn't just a gaming tool！It's a collectible piece that shows you care, ideal for birthdays & holidays, or rewarding a dedicated Game Master. 【Exceptional Customer Service】: We're committed to providing customers with the best experience to ensure that your gaming experience is flawless. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all our products. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, our professional support team will do our best to offer assistance., Hersteller: TIANREN

An epic and emotional coming-of-age romance for fans of Chloe Walsh. Milow can't speak. Her father took her voice before she ever had a chance to use it, leaving her trapped in silence and haunted by memories no one should ever endure. Every day is a reminder of what was taken from her, and every moment is a quiet battle to survive the shadows of her past. When she arrives at a new foster home, Milow expects nothing. Just another place where she doesn't belong and isn't loved. But then she meets Ashby, her new foster brother, who has lived through his own hell. Somehow, he sees her, and without words or judgment, he understands her in a way no one else ever has. Growing up together, their bond deepens into something unbreakable. Ashby becomes her protector and the one constant in her life. They spend years leaning on each other, but childhood doesn't last forever, and that closeness starts to shift into something more complicated and intense. As they grow older, the world gets more cruel. The bullying Milow has endured her whole life never lets up, and it only becomes heavier. At the same time, the pressure on Ashby keeps building as school and swimming demand more from him. Milow has to decide how much of herself she can risk in a world that has never treated her gently, while Ashby has to choose what he's willing to sacrifice to reach his goals. But after everything, they know one truth: no matter what it costs, they will always choose each other. AUTHOR'S NOTE Each book in this series focuses on a different couple and tells their story. All the stories take place during the same time period, so events in one book may overlap with those in another. You will encounter familiar situations, locations, or characters from the other books, but from the couple's perspective featured in the current story. Because the books share the same timeline and interconnect in this way, they are meant to be read in order (or, in the future, as tandem reads) and cannot be fully understood as standalone stories. Together, the books form a continuous, interconnected series. That said... Milow and Ashby will get at least 1 more book!

A CRY FOR WAR. OR A CHANCE AT PEACE? . . . DISCOVER THE SPELLBINDING DARK FANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A FATE INKED IN BLOOD 'Do not walk to pick up this book. Run' JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT, bestselling author of FROM BLOOD AND ASH 'The perfect combo of high-stakes fantasy and swoonworthy romance' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A badass heroine, a fantastic world, gripping storytelling, with a forbidden romance that will have you unable to put the book down' 5***** READER REVIEW ___________ She was raised as a soldier. And as an heir to an empire . . . General Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The Veliant family murdered her mother and that she will be the one to deliver vengeance. The Endless War has devastated Zarrah's people. So when she's given command of the city at the center of the conflict, Zarrah vows to destroy the gathered forces and their Veliant prince leader. Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, enemy soldier complicates Zarrah's plans. Especially as they discover they have the same dreams - and begin to find passion in each other's arms. When the enemy's identity is revealed, Zarrah must decide . . . war or peace? Tropes/themes: 1. Political Intrigue 2. Alternate World 3. Enemies to Lovers 4. Action & Adventure 5. Romantasy ___________ 'I loved this book from the first to the last page. The plot is incredible' 5***** READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES 'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather 'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen 'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King PRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN 'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down . . . I loved every word' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses 'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters' Kirkus 'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance' Bookist A Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024

【Mystic Hollow & Dragon-Inspired Design】Channel the power of dragons with the Tianren DND dice set. It features a hollow metal construction decorated with delicate dragon motifs, making it unique and carefully crafted. Each set is larger than standard metal six-sided dice, yet lighter than traditional metal dice. With intricate details and an eye-catching look, these D&D dice easily become the centerpiece on any gaming table, perfect for enhancing your Dungeons & Dragons experience! 【Premium Storage】You get the full 7-piece polyhedral set (D4, D6, D8, D10, D%, D12, D20) — an essential part of any dungeons and dragons starter kit — plus two storage solutions: a beautiful wooden box for display and safekeeping, and a durable leather bag for easy transport to game nights. Whether you're a collector or just starting with dungeons and dragons miniatures, everything you need to store, carry, and play in style is included. 【Ideal for All RPGs】Whether you're delving into dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, exploring new worlds in Pathfinder, or engaging in epic battles in Warhammer, Tianren metal dice set are the perfect companion. Their clear numbers and easy readability make them suitable for any tabletop RPG, enhancing your role playing dice collection. 【Premium Quality & Balance】Our metal dice deliver satisfying weight and ideal balance. The hollow design reduces weight while maintaining sturdiness. Durable and well-balanced, they ensure fair, random rolls and great tactile feel. The crisp, pleasant sound when rolling boosts the gaming atmosphere and immerses you in the dungeon adventure. More than just a dice set, it is a premium upgrade for your gaming collection. 【Luxurious Retro Gift Set】This dice set is the perfect gift for any tabletop gamer. It comes exquisitely packaged in a vintage brownish-black wooden box and a soft leather pouch. This d&d dice set isn't just a gaming tool！It's a collectible piece that shows you care, ideal for birthdays & holidays, or rewarding a dedicated Game Master. 【Exceptional Customer Service】We're committed to providing customers with the best experience to ensure that your gaming experience is flawless. That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all our products. If you encounter any problems or have any questions, our professional support team will do our best to offer assistance., Hersteller: TIANREN

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Audacious and instantly gripping . . . hums with cinematic tension, echoing classic thrillers without tipping into pastiche. . . . In Madden's vision, justice is partial at best and closure rare-and yet Whidbey is deeply satisfying." - Catherine Chidgey, New York Times Book Review "There is, to put it simply, no book quite like Whidbey." -Vogue A portrait of three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder-a stunning literary achievement and the explosive and highly anticipated debut novel from beloved award-winning memoirist T Kira Madden. Birdie Chang didn't know anything about Whidbey Island when she chose it, only that it was about as far away as she could get from her own life. She's a woman on the run, desperate for an escape from the headlines back home and the look of concern in her girlfriend's eyes-and from Calvin Boyer, the man who abused her as a child and who's now resurfaced. On her way, she has an unnerving encounter with a stranger on the ferry who offers her a proposition, a sinister solution and plan for revenge. But Birdie isn't the only girl Calvin harmed back then. There's also Linzie King, a former reality TV star who recently wrote all about it in her bestselling memoir. Though the two women have never met, their stories intertwine. Once Birdie arrives on Whidbey, she finally cracks the book's spine, only to find too much she recognizes in its pages. Soon after, on the other side of the country, Calvin's loving mother, Mary-Beth, receives a shocking phone call from the police: her only son has been murdered. Calvin's death sets into motion a series of events that sends each woman on a desperate search for answers. A complex whodunit told from alternating points of view, Whidbey is searingly perceptive and astonishingly original. Exploring the long reach of violence and our flawed systems of incarceration and rehabilitation, this is a tense and provocative debut that's sure to incite crucial questions about the pursuit of justice and who has real power over a story: the one who lives it, or the one who tells it? "Epic in its scope, intimate in its evocation, Whidbey reads like a thriller, compels like a mystery and regarding the human condition, converses with the classics. This is the book everyone will be talking about." - Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author of The Orphan Master's Son and Fortune Smiles

What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ........ The reader reviews say it all! ',THIS. IS. HOW. YOU. DO. A. SEQUEL', _ _ _ _ _ ',This is the next Fourth Wing I swear', _____ ',Highly recommend if you',re into fantasy with spice, epic betrayals, and creatures with big personalities', _ _ _ _ _ ',Action-packed, full of delicious tension &, the spice was fire', _ _ _ _ _ ___ At Bloodwing Academy, blood is currency, but a dragon',s legacy is priceless - and as dangerous as fire. I thought surviving my first year in Bloodwing',s deadly halls would be enough. I was wrong. I accidentally woke a dragon - a creature of myth, of death, of fire. Now every highblood house wants control over me and the dragon',s legacy I carry. But here',s the truth: I have no control. I',m bluffing my way through every encounter, trying to keep everyone from realizing that I',m not the one pulling the dragon',s strings. And then there',s Blake Drakharrow. I thought he was on my side, that I might even be able to trust him. But he betrayed me. Now I',m his only blood source. How messed up is that? In a place like Bloodwing, where power and survival are everything, this bond may well be the death of us both. Unless I can find a way to end it. In this world of vampires, dragons, and lies, there are no happy endings. Just legends - and the darkness it takes to make them. ___ _ Dragons, Vampires and Fae __ Slow-burn and spice _ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates ___ Readers can',t stop praising The Bond that Burns: ',It',s been a long time since the magic of a book series captured me like Fourth Wing, but this absolutely delivered', _ _ _ _ _ ',I loved the first book, but this book was even better!', _____ ',There',s so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS', _____

Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review

The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! In Winter's Heart, the ninth novel in Robert Jordan's #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al'Thor and his friends face personal trials in their quests to build alliances against the Dark One. After locating Masema Dagar, the Prophet of the Dragon, on Rand's behalf, Perrin Aybara returns to his encampment to discover his wife Faile has been abducted by the Shaido Aiel. Determined to reclaim her, Perrin forgoes his mission, risking his army in pursuit of a dangerous and unpredictable enemy. Wounded and trapped in the Seanchan-occupied city of Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon is awaiting an opportunity to leave. But he is not the only one in hiding. Three Aes Sedai are desperate to escape. As Mat seeks a way to smuggle them all out of the city, he encounters his own prophesized fate when he meets the Daughter of the Nine Moons. Rand himself is on a mission of vengeance. He has tracked the traitorous Asha'man who tried to kill him to Far Madding. It is a city where no one is capable of channeling the One Power, leaving Rand vulnerable to those who would stop at nothing to destroy the Dragon Reborn... Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time