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The international bestselling YA thriller by acclaimed author Karen M. McManus - now available in a bold new cover look complete with a blood red background and matching sprayed edges. Five students walk into detention. Only four come out alive. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime. Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life. And outsider Simon , creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again. He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects. Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them. 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT 'Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' -THE GUARDIAN 'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN 'Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY But the story doesn't end here, it continues with One of Us Is Next. . .

"The reigning queen of STEM romance."-The Washington Post An Indie Next and Library Reads Pick! Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain. The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have finally caught up with her. By day, she's an adjunct professor, toiling away at grading labs and teaching thermodynamics in the hopes of landing tenure. By other day, Elsie makes up for her non-existent paycheck by offering her services as a fake girlfriend, tapping into her expertly honed people-pleasing skills to embody whichever version of herself the client needs. Honestly, it's a pretty sweet gig-until her carefully constructed Elsie-verse comes crashing down. Because Jack Smith, the annoyingly attractive and arrogant older brother of her favorite client, turns out to be the cold-hearted experimental physicist who ruined her mentor's career and undermined the reputation of theorists everywhere. And he's the same Jack Smith who rules over the physics department at MIT, standing right between Elsie and her dream job. Elsie is prepared for an all-out war of scholarly sabotage but…those long, penetrating looks? Not having to be anything other than her true self when she's with him? Will falling into an experimentalist's orbit finally tempt her to put her most guarded theories on love into practice?

Don’t miss Magpie Murders on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery! "A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don’t often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers." —Janet Maslin, New York Times New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel NPR Best Book of the Year Washington Post Best Book of the Year Esquire Best Book of the Year From the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original puzzle mystery. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway’s latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she’s intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves cozy mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan’s traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway’s latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she’s convinced that this book within a book contains another story hidden in its pages: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder. Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

From Alix E. Harrow, the New York Times bestselling author of Starling House, comes a moving and genre-defying quest about the lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent back through time to make sure she plays her part-even if it breaks his heart. Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, who died for queen and country. Her legend lives on in songs and stories, in children's books and recruiting posters-but her life as it truly happened has been forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory-failed soldier, struggling scholar-falls in love with the tale of Una Everlasting. Her story takes him to war, to the archives-and then into the past itself. Una and Owen are tangled together in time, bound to retell the same story over and over again, no matter what it costs. But that story always ends the same way. If they want to rewrite Una's legend-if they want to tell a different story--they'll have to rewrite history itself. "Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six "An utter masterpiece... I loved every single page." -Rachel Gillig, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of One Dark Window At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The perfect couple is hiding the perfect lie . . . It's wedding season, and tensions are brewing. When one lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin, with the maid of honour discovered dead in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony, everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash digs into the best man, the bride, the groom's famous mystery novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, the chief discovers that every wedding is a minefield - and that no couple is perfect. The Perfect Couple will have you up all night, racing through the pages. Fans of Freida McFadden, Kristin Hannah and Lisa Jewell will be hooked! Readers are obsessed with The Perfect Couple: 'I loved this book!!!! !... By the time I got to the end, I still wanted more.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Whew! This was one twisty, turvy murder mystery... I did not have the slightest idea whodunit until we got to the last page... It was like every soap opera you've ever watched on steroids ... keeps the twists and turns coming.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I adored it ... Reading this amazing story was all I could think about.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect summer read AND a murder mystery in one?!? You need this book!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I LOVED THIS BOOK . This is one where I had to put it down to stop myself from reading it in one sitting because I wanted it to last.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfect . Perfectly entertaining, perfectly paced, and featured strong characterizations that were perfectly over-the-top.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Amazing . Such a page-turner . I loved it and couldn't put it down .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ Praise for Elin Hilderbrand: 'Hilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing' - Booklist 'Queen of the summer novel' - People 'Perfect holiday reading' - Candis 'The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel' - New York Post 'A sizzling summer read fans won't want to miss' - Bustle 'Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath . . . a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time' - Kirkus 'Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better' - Bookreporter

'Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic' Huffington Post UK 'The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise' SciFiNow The White Drake's army has cut a bloody swathe across the world, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Thousands of innocents have died beneath its blades and countless more will surely follow. Only small-time criminal Claydon Torcreek and master spy Lizanne Lethridge - along with their ragtag band of allies - stand between the white drake's fury and the world's end. To save the future, they must delve into the past - and unravel a timeless mystery that might just turn the tide once and for all. Armies will clash and ancient secrets will be revealed in The Empire of Ashes, the thrilling conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Draconis Memoria series. Praise for the series: 'A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot' Fantasy Faction 'A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building' Mark Lawrence 'Memorable characters and great action' Django Wexler 'Excellent epic fantasy' BookBag Books by Anthony Ryan Raven's Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River Seven

Forced into isolation by the ruler of the Mortal Kingdom, Princess Rhea Maxwell spends her days in the company of her pet fox, Bella, dreaming of an existence outside the confinement of her tower. As the rightful queen, she knows that there must be more to life than the endless monotony she's been forced to live. Harboring a deadly secret from her past, her desolation grows until one fateful night brings an unlikely ally into her life. Though wary to trust this stranger, Rhea suddenly finds herself with something she's never had: a choice. With a future she never thought possible hanging in the balance, the princess must decide if following her heart is worth risking everything she's ever known. In the neighboring Mage Kingdom, Princess Bahira Daxel is the first of her kind to be born without magic. Fixated on finding a way to unlock the power she believes to be hidden within, Bahira knows there is no price too great to achieve her goals. As tensions rise and her kingdom prepares for a threat they can not defend against, her desperation comes to a head. Ultimatums push Bahria to rethink who she truly is and the future that she had pictured for herself. In a post-war world where kingdoms are divided by a powerful spell, can Rhea and Bahira each break free from the shackles of the lives expected of them to forge their own paths? Or will lies and obsession threaten to destroy everything?

Don't miss Magpie Murders on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery! "A double puzzle for puzzle fans, who don't often get the classicism they want from contemporary thrillers." —Janet Maslin, The New York Times New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Macavity Award for Best Novel NPR Best Book of the Year Washington Post Best Book of the Year Esquire Best Book of the Year From the New York Times bestselling author of Moriarty and Trigger Mortis, this fiendishly brilliant, riveting thriller weaves a classic whodunit worthy of Agatha Christie into a chilling, ingeniously original modern-day mystery. When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway's latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others. After working with the bestselling crime writer for years, she's intimately familiar with his detective, Atticus Pünd, who solves mysteries disturbing sleepy English villages. An homage to queens of classic British crime such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers, Alan's traditional formula has proved hugely successful. So successful that Susan must continue to put up with his troubling behavior if she wants to keep her job. Conway's latest tale has Atticus Pünd investigating a murder at Pye Hall, a local manor house. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but the more Susan reads, the more she's convinced that there is another story hidden in the pages of the manuscript: one of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition, and murder. Masterful, clever, and relentlessly suspenseful, Magpie Murders is a deviously dark take on vintage English crime fiction in which the reader becomes the detective.

WINNER OF THE LANNAN LITERARY AWARD FOR FICTION From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea comes the fascinating story of a former British spy who's been unmasked as a Russian agent—and "one of spy fiction's greatest characters" (People). "Contemporary fiction gets no better than this." —The New York Times Book Review One of the most dazzling and adventurous writers now working in English takes on the enigma of the Cambridge spies in a novel of exquisite menace, biting social comedy, and vertiginous moral complexity. The narrator is the elderly Victor Maskell, formerly of British intelligence, for many years art expert to the Queen. Now he has been unmasked as a Russian agent and subjected to a disgrace that is almost a kind of death. But at whose instigation? As Maskell retraces his tortuous path from his recruitment at Cambridge to the airless upper regions of the establishment, we discover a figure of manifold doubleness: Irishman and Englishman; husband, father, and lover of men; betrayer and dupe. Beautifully written, filled with convincing fictional portraits of Maskell's co-conspirators, and vibrant with the mysteries of loyalty and identity, The Untouchable places John Banville in the select company of both Conrad and le Carre. "Victor Maskell is one of the great characters in recent fiction.... The Untouchable is the best work of art in any medium on [its] subject." —Washington Post Book World "As remarkable a literary voice as any to come out of Ireland; Joyce and Beckett notwithstanding." —San Francisco Chronicle

DELUXE EDITION-a beautiful hardcover edition featuring dark teal sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and full-page illustrations! From Alix E. Harrow, the New York Times bestselling author of Starling House, comes a moving and genre-defying quest about the lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent back through time to make sure she plays her part-even if it breaks his heart. Sir Una Everlasting was Dominion's greatest hero: the orphaned girl who became a knight, who died for queen and country. Her legend lives on in songs and stories, in children's books and recruiting posters-but her life as it truly happened has been forgotten. Centuries later, Owen Mallory-failed soldier, struggling scholar-falls in love with the tale of Una Everlasting. Her story takes him to war, to the archives-and then into the past itself. Una and Owen are tangled together in time, bound to retell the same story over and over again, no matter what it costs. But that story always ends the same way. If they want to rewrite Una's legend-if they want to tell a different story--they'll have to rewrite history itself. "Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent." -Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six An utter masterpiece...I loved every single page. -Rachel Gillig, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of One Dark Window

NOW A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD ---------------- 'Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches series is a surfeit of macabre delights, summoning up lush decadence, gothic secrets, and a little brimstone.' Holly Black, Sunday Times bestselling author of Book of Night 'Rice's sprawling, supernatural family saga cements her in perpetuity as a titan of the gothic genre. Daring, dark, and lovely.' S.T. Gibson, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood 'A sensual, genre-defining thriller from the queen of gothic horror.' Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire 'Anne Rice did what so few writers do, and created something truly original.' Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher ___________ The Mayfair Witches are in danger. There is a new, unimaginable threat to the family - the Taltos, a species gifted with preternatural knowledge who created Lasher, the being who gave the witches their power and almost destroyed them. Unknown to the Mayfairs, another Taltos still lives. And Rowan is still tied to the grief of the past, unable to move on. But as the witching hour comes to an end, Rowan must find the courage once again to face her past and, together with Michael, confront the legacy of the Mayfair Witches head on. The third hypnotic book in her epic story of the Mayfair witches, following The Witching Hour and Lasher __________ 'A curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history, and high soap opera.' The Washington Post Book World '[W]hen I found Rice's work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant.' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

'Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic' Huffington Post UK 'The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise' SciFiNow Claydon Torcreek is a Blood-blessed, able to channel the powers contained in the blood of wild drakes. While his brethren serve as elite spies and assassins, Clay prefers the life of a small-time criminal in the dangerous slums of Carvenport. Yet war is coming, and it seems Clay is going to end up on the losing side - unless he can track down a legendary drake, whose powerful blood might just be enough to achieve victory. Clay has handled many things in his time (most of them illegal) but nothing as priceless as his nation's future. Anthony Ryan - bestselling author of fantasy sensation Blood Song - delivers an action-packed epic fantasy of exploration and adventure, spies and assassins, explosive magic and the furious battle to forge an empire. 'A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot' Fantasy Faction 'A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building' Mark Lawrence 'Memorable characters and great action' Django Wexler 'Excellent epic fantasy' BookBag Books by Anthony Ryan Raven's Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River Seven

Girl Sex 101 is the best sex guide in years." - DIVA Magazine "An invaluable and necessary resource." - Huffington Post "A guide not just to satisfying sex, but to becoming a better lover in general.... It's both refreshing and kind of thrilling." - LA Review of Books Girl Sex 101 is a sex-ed book like no other, offering helpful info for ladies and lady-lovers of all genders and identities, playful and informative illustrations on each page, and over 100 distinct voices, plus a hot narrative that shows you how to put the info to good use! Learn how to navigate the twists and turns of female sexuality, with special guidance from thirteen guest sex educators including Nina Hartley, Sex Nerd Sandra, Jiz Lee, Sunny Megatron, Julia Serano, Reid Mihalko, Dirty Lola, and more! Girl Sex 101 will teach you... *The bits and pieces that make up female sexual anatomy *Simple ways to communicate in the heat of the moment *How to build a Road Map of your partner s pleasure *Essential moves for cunnilingus, strap-ons, hand sex and more! *Positions to avoid fatigue and generate the power you need to rock your girl's world! You'll gain confidence to please your girl, no matter what your hands-on experience. Buckle your seat belt and get ready to ride! Additional contributors include: Claudia Astorino, Tobi Hill-Meyer, Tina Horn, Megan Andelloux, Ignacio Rivera, Sophia St. James, Carol Queen, and Jimanekia Eborn Topics include: Safer Sex, STIs, Cunnilingus, Strap-on sex, Trans Women, Intersex, Sex and Disability, Gender Identity, Coming Out, Menopause, Pregnancy, Dyke Drama, Relationship Skills, Sex for Survivors, Consent, Flirting, Vibrators and Other Toys, Lesbian Identity, Bisexual and Pansexual Identity, and much more! ** Black and White Edition **

Bog Queen, the latest novel from Anna North, is available now.Bloomsbury presents Outlawed by Anna North, read by Cynthia Farrell.A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK * INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK * INDIE NEXT SELECTION * LIBRARY READS SELECTION * AMAZON EDITORS' CHOICE * WASHINGTON POST BEST OF THE YEARThe "terrifying, wise, tender, and thrilling" (R.O. Kwon) adventure story of a fugitive girl, a mysterious gang of robbers, and their dangerous mission to transform the Wild West.In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw.The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada's life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwife. But after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are routinely hanged as witches, her survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows.She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, a band of outlaws led by a preacher-turned-robber known to all as the Kid. Charismatic, grandiose, and mercurial, the Kid is determined to create a safe haven for outcast women. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan that may get them all killed. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all.Featuring an irresistibly no-nonsense, courageous, and determined heroine, Outlawed dusts off the myth of the old West and reignites the glimmering promise of the frontier with an entirely new set of feminist stakes. Anna North has crafted a pulse-racing, page-turning saga about the search for hope in the wake of death, and for truth in a climate of small-mindedness and fear.

**PRE-ORDER THE HARDBACK FOR AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES AND A SPECIAL FOIL ON BOARD DESIGN. AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST** When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk. From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom comes the first book in The Sundering duet - a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology. "Propulsive and unstoppable, Defy the Dusk is a furious machine of a book, with a tremendous heart at its core." Victoria Aveyard, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Tempest ---------------------------------------------- In the Sundered world, there are two options: ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night. Twenty years ago, Lirien's magic fractured the world and unleashed nocturnal creatures that brought civilization to its knees. Amidst the carnage came salvation: the most powerful survivors were invited to board Dawnrider, a high-speed rig that will deliver those aboard into a new era. The rest of humanity was left to die. Instead, a king rose from the darkness to lead them. In the years since, Lirien has dedicated her magic to Dawnrider while secretly plotting to overthrow the tyrant who rules the rig with an iron fist. But just as Lirien is ready to strike against him, she is violently abducted by Vox-the king of the feralists. The mercurial Vox gives her two choices: Fight the creatures that hunt the night or be fed to them. Lirien agrees to join his ranks but embarks on a strategy of seduction that will return her to Dawnrider. Yet as Vox pushes the limits of her magic, Lirien begins to question whether defying the dusk is the true path to salvation. Intoxicated by both Vox and his war against the night, Lirien must decide where her loyalties truly lie-and how far she's willing to go for redemption. ----------------------------------------------- Authors can't get enough of Defy the Dusk: "The stakes couldn't be higher in Defy the Dusk, an action-packed post-apocalyptic fantasy where the dark is deadly. Nobody writes enemies to lovers (and back again!) like Danielle L. Jensen."- Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Queen of Foxes "Fantasy fans, this is a must-read. A fresh, gritty, high-octane world is the perfect backdrop for a memorable cast locked in a fight for survival that is sure to grip readers from the first page."- Elise Kova, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Arcana Academy "Defy the Dusk has all my favorite things: found family, wickedly great worldbuilding, and a hero and heroine having a sexy good time (with some murder on the side!)."- New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert "This is a thrilling post-apocalyptic fantasy set in a brutal world where monsters rule the night, and the only way to survive is to outrun them. Between the nonstop action and the angsty forbidden romance, I had to keep turning the page."- Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen series

The perfect couple is hiding the perfect lie . . . It's wedding season, and tensions are brewing. When one lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin, with the maid of honour discovered dead in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony, everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash digs into the best man, the bride, the groom's famous mystery novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, the chief discovers that every wedding is a minefield - and that no couple is perfect. The Perfect Couple will have you up all night, racing through the pages. Fans of Freida McFadden, Kristin Hannah and Lisa Jewell will be hooked! Readers are obsessed with The Perfect Couple: 'I loved this book!!!! !... By the time I got to the end, I still wanted more.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Whew! This was one twisty, turvy murder mystery... I did not have the slightest idea whodunit until we got to the last page... It was like every soap opera you've ever watched on steroids ... keeps the twists and turns coming.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I adored it ... Reading this amazing story was all I could think about.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect summer read AND a murder mystery in one?!? You need this book!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I LOVED THIS BOOK . This is one where I had to put it down to stop myself from reading it in one sitting because I wanted it to last.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfect . Perfectly entertaining, perfectly paced, and featured strong characterizations that were perfectly over-the-top.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Amazing . Such a page-turner . I loved it and couldn't put it down .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ Praise for Elin Hilderbrand: 'Hilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing' - Booklist 'Queen of the summer novel' - People 'Perfect holiday reading' - Candis 'The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel' - New York Post 'A sizzling summer read fans won't want to miss' - Bustle 'Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath . . . a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time' - Kirkus 'Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better' - Bookreporter

From The Peninsula Hong Kong to Lake Como’s Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Marrakech's La Mamounia to London’s Claridge’s; this beautifully illustrated collection unveils the grand histories, one-of-a-kind experiences, and lush hideaways of 100 of the world’s most remarkable hotels. Visit the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, where a wood-paneled water boat brings you to the hotel’s front doors from St. Mark’s Square. Or spend a night in Ireland’s historic Ashford Castle, where you’ll live like a king or queen and try your hand at falconry on the hotel’s medieval grounds. Take in sweeping city views while you sip cocktails at the famous Long Bar at the Waldorf Astoria in Shanghai. Or listen to the rushing cascade of Victoria Falls from your room at the Royal Livingston in Zambia. Your choice of hotel can often make or break a vacation. And often, it’s the hotel itself that is the destination. In this beautifully illustrated collection of 100 top hotels around the world, discover the extraordinary properties around the world—from Hotel Alfonso XIII in Seville to Big Sur's Post Ranch Inn in California—that have become as iconic as the cities they’re based in. Written by National Geographic travel expert Annie Fitzsimmons, each entry of this luxurious volume highlights the unique and storied history of the hotels, the intricacies of their stunning architecture and cozy interiors, the people who have put the properties on the map, and one-of-a-kind experiences to be had within each hotel, whether or not you’re staying as a guest. You’ll find yourself creating a bucket list of the next places where you’ll want to stay in some of the most beloved destinations around the world. This is a coffee table must-have, and a travel resource you’ll turn to again and again.

Their secret love affair has lasted for decades - but will it last one more summer? For the last twenty-eight summers, Mallory and Jake have met to rekindle the passionate love affair they began all those years ago. Each married to someone else, with busy lives and happy families, they've managed to keep their secret, and to keep their love alive. But nothing is forever and when Mallory receives a diagnosis that puts her future in doubt, they must face the possibility that their twenty-eighth summer together also be their last. This heartbreaking and life-affirming love story will shatter your heart and put the pieces back together. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Liane Moriarty and Marian Keyes. 'Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better' Bookreporter 'The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer novel' New York Post# Readers LOVE 28 Summers: 'I will think about this book until the end of time... a million stars out of 5 .' Goodreads reviewer, _____ ' WOW . This is the best book I've read in a LONG time. I'm absolutely blown away .' Goodreads reviewer, _____ 'Another 5 star for Elin! This book... wow. SO many things I loved about it... amazing ... I BAWLED at the end of this book .' Goodreads reviewer, _____ 'I just want to give this book a big hug... gave me everything I was looking for : love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, family, drama... LOVED .' Goodreads reviewer, _____ ' Perfect perfect perfect book.' Goodreads reviewer, _____

Get ready to enter a world on the brink of battle, filled with gods, magicians, dragons, giants - and experience an epic love story . . . 'This is fantasy romance at its best!' reader review 'Laugh-out-loud funny, edge-of-your-seat exciting, characters you will fall in love with' reader review 'Loved the fantasy mix with Greek mythology' reader review 'Utterly breathtaking' DARYNDA JONES 'Absolutely fabulous' C. L. WILSON 'So much love for this book! Buuuuuuy it!' NALINI SINGH .................................. Kingmaker. Soothsayer. Warrior. Mage. Kingdoms would rise and fall for her . . . if she is ever found. In the icy North, where magic is might, an all-powerful elite ruthlessly guided by a glacial Queen have grown to dominate the world. Now rebellion is stirring in the rough, magic-poor South, where for the first time in memory a warlord has succeeded in uniting the tribal nations. Stuck in the middle is Cat - circus performer and soothsayer - safely hidden behind heavy make-up, bright colours and the harmless illusion of the circus. Until someone suspects she's more than she seems . . . Captured by the Southern warlord Griffin, Cat's careful camouflage is wearing thin. For how long can - or should - she conceal the true extent of her power? Faced with dragons, homicidal mages, rival Gods and the traitorous longings of her own heart, she must decide: is it time to claim her destiny and fight? An award-winning fantasy debut with an unforgettable heroine, set against a luminous world on the brink of battle, perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Laini Taylor or Victoria Aveyard. .................................. Discover why readers everywhere are enchanted by Amanda Bouchet . . . 'A Promise of Fire made me laugh out loud more than once' Thea Harrison 'Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance' C.L. Wilson 'Give this to your Game of Thrones fans' Booklist STARRED Review for A Promise of Fire 'A sexy, emotional romance' The Washington Post 'I want more of these characters and I want more of this world. I cannot remember the last time I wanted to both savour and devour a book . . . Bouchet's writing is so engaging and magical' SmartBitchesTrashyBooks Read the rest of The Kingmaker Chronicles! A Promise of Fire (Book 1) Breath of Fire (Book 2) Heart on Fire (Book 3) A Curse of Queens (Book 4)

The international bestselling YA thriller by acclaimed author Karen M. McManus - now available in a bold new cover look complete with a blood red background and matching sprayed edges. Five students walk into detention. Only four come out alive. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad boy Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime. Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life. And outsider Simon , creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again. He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects. Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them. 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT 'Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting single-sitting thrillerish treat' -THE GUARDIAN 'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN 'Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY But the story doesn't end here, it continues with One of Us Is Next. . .

"This is such a love story to cities & people & heartbreaks, death & loss. It's not at all corny, it's smart. But I just finished it & it made me cry." - Eileen Myles "Signals the arrival of a novelist sure to resonate with young people who endeavor to make intimate connections." -The Washington Post For fans of Sally Rooney and Torrey Peters, a stunning debut that follows a vibrant multi-generational cast of characters through a London heatwave as their simmering tensions and secrets come to a head over a feverish, life-changing weekend. Summer in London stops for no one. Not the half-naked drunks and stoners, the bachelorette parties glugging from bejewelled bottles, the drag queens puffing on hurried cigarettes. It's June 2019, and everyone has converged on the city's parks, beer gardens, and street corners to revel in the collective joys of being alive. Everyone but Maggie. She's 30, pregnant, and broke. Faced with moving back to the town she fought to escape, she's wondering if having a baby with boyfriend Ed will be the last spontaneous act of her life. Ed, meanwhile, is trying to run from his past with Maggie's best friend Phil and harboring secret dreams of his own. Phil hates his office job and is living for the weekend, while falling for his housemate, Keith. But there's a problem: Keith has a boyfriend and there might not be room for three people in the relationship. Then there's Rosaleen, Phil's mother, who's tired of feeling like a side character in her own life. She's just been diagnosed with cancer and is travelling to London to tell Phil, if she can ever get hold of him. As Saturday night approaches, all their lives are set to change forever. Temperatures are soaring and the weekend is about to begin… Strikingly heartfelt, sexually charged, and disarmingly comic, Oisín McKenna's debut is a mesmerizing dive into the soul of a city and a searing look at what it takes to build a life there.

Epic fantasy from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation. Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars. The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant No.1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars duology. The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm - and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Risk now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team. And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me. I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one. Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him. That's the one risk I'm not willing to take. *** 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

NOW A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD ---------------- 'Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches series is a surfeit of macabre delights, summoning up lush decadence, gothic secrets, and a little brimstone.' Holly Black, Sunday Times bestselling author of Book of Night 'Rice's sprawling, supernatural family saga cements her in perpetuity as a titan of the gothic genre. Daring, dark, and lovely.' S.T. Gibson, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Dowry of Blood 'A sensual, genre-defining thriller from the queen of gothic horror.' Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of the Vampire 'Anne Rice did what so few writers do, and created something truly original.' Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher __________ Rowan Mayfair is special. A brilliant neurosurgeon with a hidden legacy, she's unaware that she's a descendent of an ancient witch bloodline. Michael Curry was dead. When a drowned body washes up on the coast of California, Rowan finds him one day and brings him back to life. Now, he lives with a mysterious and terrifying new power. Drawn together by a fierce and irresistible bond, they must dive into the secrets that surround them both. And when dark truths are uncovered, the witching hour begins. A hypnotic novel of witchcraft and the occult across four centuries, by the spellbinding, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles. __________ 'A curious amalgam of gothic, glamour fiction, alternate history, and high soap opera.' The Washington Post Book World '[W]hen I found Rice's work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant.' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes '[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic' Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry Moon ---------------- READERS ABSOLUTELY THE WITCHING HOUR . . . ***** 'Can't get enough!' ***** 'Chilled me to the bone from the very beginning' ***** 'Dark. Enthralling. Powerful.' ***** 'After the first few pages, I couldn't put it down.' ***** 'Her writing is so good.' ***** 'I absolutely loved this book' ***** ' These books are a wonderful world to enter' ***** 'I am so hooked on this book' ***** 'Haunting, elegant and twisted.'

The hunt for a serial killer takes criminal profiler Emily Roys and true-crime writer Alexis Castells from London to Sweden, and back into the past, to Buchenwald Concentration Camp, in the first instalment an addictive, award-winning new series from the Queen of French Noir ***Winner of Balai de la Découverte and Nouvelle Plume d’Argent Awards*** ***International Number One Bestseller*** ‘Dark; oppressive and bloody, but it’s also thought-provoking, compelling and very moving’ Metro ‘Gustawsson’s writing is so vivid, it’s electrifying. Utterly compelling’ Peter James ‘A bold and intelligent read’ Laura Wilson, Guardian ___________________ Evil remembers… Falkenberg, Sweden. The mutilated body of talented young jewellery designer, Linnea Blix, is found in a snow-swept marina. Hampstead Heath, London. The body of a young boy is discovered with similar wounds to Linnea's. Buchenwald Concentration Camp, 1944. In the midst of the hell of the Holocaust, Erich Hebner will do anything to see himself as a human again. Are the two murders the work of a serial killer, and how are they connected to shocking events at Buchenwald? Emily Roy, a profiler on loan to Scotland Yard from the Canadian Royal Mounted Police, joins up with Linnea's friend, French true-crime writer Alexis Castells, to investigate the puzzling case. They travel between Sweden and London, and then deep into the past, as a startling and terrifying connection comes to light. ___________________ ‘A terrific, original duo’ The Times ‘Multi-layered; superbly plotted, brimming with mystery, tension and bone-chilling violence, and with two very different – but equally fascinating – lead female characters, Block 46 is not for the squeamish or faint-hearted … this is a book that has the power to shock and the artistry to impress long after the last page has turned’ Lancashire Post ‘Utterly compelling’ Woman’s Own ‘A bold and audacious debut from a very talented writer. Heralds the beginning of a thrilling new series’ R J Ellory ‘Viscerally brutal yet delicately beautiful, like blood spatter on fresh snow. An unbelievable debut’ Matt Wesolowski ‘A truly unique and chilling blend of Nordic Noir’s dark atmosphere … gritty, bone-chilling, and harrowing – it’s not for the faint of heart, and not to be missed’ Crime by the Book ‘A real page-turner, I loved it’ Martina Cole ’A great serial-killer thriller with a nice twist … first rate’ James Oswald ‘Cleverly plotted, simply excellent’ Ragnar Jónasson ‘A must-read’ Daily Express ‘There’s a touch of Hannibal Lector in this one, and the final plot twists are harsh and sudden. You’ll want to double check the door locks and keep a few extra lights on, as you read … the suspense is brutal’ Kingdom Books

Epic fantasy from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation. Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars. The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant No.1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars duology. The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm - and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

Fall in love with Laurie Gilmore's #1 New York Times bestselling cozy seasonal romance set in Dream Harbor! ¿¿¿¿ 'Never want this series to end!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive. Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it's suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction. Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless... Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right? The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes Single Dad Forced Proximity Slow Burn Found Family The Dream Harbor series The Pumpkin Spice Café The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore The Christmas Tree Farm The Strawberry Patch Pancake House The Gingerbread Bakery The Daisy Chain Flower Shop The Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor (A Dream Harbor Novella - pre-order now) Readers LOVE Laurie Gilmore... 'Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte ... all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice' People 'With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?' New York Post 'Laurie Gilmore has done it again; another solid 5 star read !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As a devoted lover of the single dad trope, I hereby crown Laurie Gilmore as the undisputed queen !' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally amazing. I can't say enough good things about Laurie Gilmore . I've fallen in love with every single one of her books' ¿¿¿¿¿ - Laurie Gilmore's book 'The Strawberry Patch Pancake House' was a No.1 New York Times bestseller w/c 2025-03-24.

THE BESTSELLING QUEEN OF HORROR RETURNS 'All the thrills of vintage Stephen King...I loved every second of it. The maestro of macabre does it again' WILL DEAN 'Imagine Stephen King colliding with The Stepford Wives...an unnerving, slow-burn drenched in malice and suspense. Easily Tudor's strongest novel to date' JOHN MARRS 'Brimming with mystery, dread, and characters to root for, Serenity Falls is one hell of a good time. Move in at your own risk' MARCUS KLIEWER 'An absolute epic, packed with secrets, tragedy, dark humour and great characters' JOSH WINNING 'Beautifully sinister...Serenity Falls takes the dream of suburban perfection and twists it into something deeply unsettling. Creepy, compulsive, and impossible to put down' GUY MORPUSS 'Entertaining, with a jaw-dropping finale' GUARDIAN Welcome to Serenity Falls - the most idyllic, and safest, town in the US - a place to grow up, grow your family and grow old together. For Dan and his daughter, Sadie, it's the perfect relocation option. A fresh start, thousands of miles from their troubled past in the UK. But their idyll is shattered when they find a dead body in the swimming pool of their new house - a house Dan's late mother kept secret from him all his life. It's just the start of a series of disturbing discoveries. Abandoned houses where people have seemingly just upped and left. The strange woman Sadie sees around town putting up 'missing' posters for a child who drowned almost thirty years ago. An ice cream van that drives around at night making sure residents are asleep... As plans gear up to celebrate Serenity Falls' fiftieth anniversary, something is stirring beneath the surface of the blissful façade. Is Serenity Falls really the perfect town or is it founded on something far darker? And is someone so desperate to keep its secrets that they'd resort to anything to preserve them? Welcome to Serenity Falls. Once you're here, you're here to stay. 'A pulse-raising page turner' HEAT (BOOK OF THE WEEK) Serenity Falls' first readers have fallen in love with it... 'Stepford Wives meets The Handmaid's Tale' ***** 'When Disney gets a big dollop of weird' ***** 'Mystery, thriller and horror all in one' ***** 'A wildly entertaining, cleverly creepy story that you'll devour' ***** 'If Stephen King wrote Hot Fuzz' ***** PRAISE FOR C. J. TUDOR 'C.J. Tudor should be on everyone's must-read list' Chris Whitaker 'Britain's female Stephen King' Daily Mail 'Original, high-octane plot, jaw-dropping twists . . . A writer at the top of her game' Claire Douglas 'If you like my stuff, you'll like this' Stephen King 'C. J. Tudor is terrific. I can't wait to see what she does next' Harlan Coben 'Some writers have it, and some don't. C. J. Tudor has it big time' Lee Child 'She just gets better and better' Sarah Pinborough

Rory Gallagher's life and music are traced through iconic guitar artistry, private struggles, and Irish rock history. Rory Gallagher was the original Irish guitar hero, whose artistry with a battered '61 Stratocaster became the stuff of legend. Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters admired him; the Rolling Stones tried to hire him; and his fans worshipped him. Clad in faded denim and a checked shirt, he sold umpteen million records and became a charismatic icon of Irish music, inspiring musicians such as Brian May of Queen, The Edge of U2, Slash of Guns N' Roses and Johnny Marr of The Smiths to strap on a guitar and make history in their turn. But away from the stage, Rory was an intensely private man whose heart was a closed book to the outside world. His closest confidante was his brother, Dónal, who accompanied Rory on his rise from their childhood Everly Brothers stage performances, the Irish showband scene across the north and south of the Irish border through to the deafening heart of the 70s rock scene in London - and far beyond. From playing bomb-shattered Belfast at the height of the Troubles to touring across America with everyone from Blind Faith to KISS, Dónal was at Rory's side to witness his greatest triumphs and, after all too brief a span of years, his decline into illness and a tragically early death. Offering a definitive account of his life and music, Edged in Blue is not only the tour de force biography that Rory's fans have hungered for, but also an extraordinary eyewitness chronicle of rock's golden era, peopled by a dazzling cast of characters from Van Morrison to Janis Joplin, from Eric Clapton to Jerry Lee Lewis and countless other giants of modern music. No less remarkable are the sketches of life on the streets of post-war Cork, where ships bore away a lost generation of Irishmen to new lives on the other side of the world, monks ruled classrooms with a bitter rod of iron and police cars vanished beneath the waters of the river Lee when drunks mistook them for taxis.

“This is such a love story to cities & people & heartbreaks, death & loss. It's not at all corny, it's smart. But I just finished it & it made me cry.” — Eileen Myles "Signals the arrival of a novelist sure to resonate with young people who endeavor to make intimate connections." —The Washington Post For fans of Sally Rooney and Torrey Peters, a stunning debut novel that follows a vibrant multi-generational cast of characters through a London heatwave as their simmering tensions and secrets come to a head over a feverish, life-changing weekend. Summer in London stops for no one. Not the half-naked drunks and stoners, the bachelorette parties glugging from bejewelled bottles, the drag queens puffing on hurried cigarettes. It’s June 2019, and everyone has converged on the city’s parks, beer gardens, and street corners to revel in the collective joys of being alive. Everyone but Maggie. She’s 30, pregnant, and broke. Faced with moving back to the town she fought to escape, she’s wondering if having a baby with boyfriend Ed will be the last spontaneous act of her life. Ed, meanwhile, is trying to run from his past with Maggie’s best friend Phil and harboring secret dreams of his own. Part of a sprawling ensemble cast, Phil hates his office job and is living for the weekend, while falling for his housemate, Keith. But there’s a problem: Keith has a boyfriend and there might not be room for three people in the relationship. Then there’s Rosaleen, Phil’s mother, who’s tired of feeling like a side character in her own life. She’s just been diagnosed with cancer and is travelling to London to tell Phil, if she can ever get hold of him. As Saturday night approaches, all their lives are set to change forever. Temperatures are soaring and the weekend is about to begin… Strikingly heartfelt, sexually charged, and disarmingly comic, Oisín McKenna’s debut is a mesmerizing work of literary fiction, a dive into the soul of a city and a searing look at what it takes to build a life there.