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'Sometimes all you want is the novel equivalent of Gilmore Girls - just add a spiced latte' StylistIT'S TIME TO REDISCOVER HER MAGIC . . .Belladonna Blackthorn hasn't lost her magical spark, but she hasn't seen it in a while either. Balancing work at her beloved London bookshop, Lunar Books, with handling her toxic boss and concealing her witchcraft from those around her – Belle is burnt out. Perfecting the potential of her magic is the last thing on her mind.But, when her thirtieth birthday brings a summons from her coven and a trial that tests her worthiness as a witch, Belle risks losing her magic for ever. With the month of October to fix things and signs that dark forces may be working against her, Belle will need all the help she can get – from the women in her life, from an unlikely mentor figure and even from an (infuriating) coven watchman who's sworn to protect her . . .Can Belle reignite her spark before it's too late?With found family, a dash of romance and an uplifting message about self-love, Rewitched is a cosy fantasy that will leave you spellbound . . .* * *'Pure, cosy joy' – Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches'A warm and witchy autumnal delight' – Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes'A mug of hot chocolate in book form' – Libby Page, author of The Lido* * *Listeners are bewitched by Rewitched!'This book is drenched in magic''A wonderful and cosy witchy fantasy''This was like a hug in a book and will be my go-to cosy autumnal comfort read''I loved how relatable this story is''The most wonderful cosy, magical, nostalgia-inducing read'* * *Lucy Jane Wood's book 'Rewitched' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 23-09-2024.

Learn to Draw Manga with a Clear Method That Actually Works: Start your journey into manga and anime illustration with a structured, beginner-friendly approach that teaches you exactly how to draw with confidence. This book gives you the foundations, proportions, and character-building skills used throughout authentic manga and anime art. A Complete System for Learning Manga Drawing: The Vault Editions 12-Step Drawing Method: Our proven framework breaks every subject into simple, repeatable stages. You'll understand exactly what to do at each step, making complex drawings manageable and helping you improve quickly from your very first page. Anatomy and Proportion Made Simple: Master the essential measurements and structures for male, female and chibi characters. Learn expressive faces, natural poses, body balance, and simplified proportions that make your drawings look convincing and consistent. Gain practical techniques for drawing faces, hands, feet, hair, clothing and accessories. Each section focuses on clarity and accuracy so you can build reliable drawing habits. 40 Essential Manga Archetypes: Learn the underlying structure, gesture and storytelling logic behind 40 iconic manga archetypes. Instead of copying images, you'll understand how to design your own characters with personality, purpose and visual impact. What you'll learn to draw: Drawing the Male Face · Male Face in Profile · Male Face in ¿ View · Male Hair, Facial Hair and Accessories · Male Faces from Various Angles · Male Facial Expressions · Male Anatomy Proportions · Male Dynamic Poses · Simplified Hands · Hand Gestures · Simplified Feet · Feet from Various Angles · Footwear · Young Male · Male Teenager · Adult Male · Drawing the Female Face · Female Face in Profile · Female Face in ¿ View · Female Hairstyles and Accessories · Female Faces from Various Angles · Female Facial Expressions · Female Anatomy Proportions · Female Dynamic Poses · Female Fashion · Young Female · Female Teenager · Adult Female · Chibi Anatomy Proportions · Chibi Dynamic Poses · Female Chibi · Male Chibi · Manga Archetypes and How to Draw Them · Young Male Hero · Young Female Hero · Adult Male Hero · Adult Female Hero · Samurai · The Action Hero · The Ninja · The Action Heroine · The Muscle Man · The Sensei · The Martial Arts Expert · The Loner · Mysterious Figure · Villain · The Rival · The Delinquent · The Reluctant Hero · Cyber Punk · Mecha Pilot · The Butler · Comic Relief · Animal Sidekick · The Witch · The Goddess · Moe-Style Cute Girl · Idol Singer · Magic Girl · Kemonomimi Girl · The Dandere · The Kuudere · The Yandere · The Tsundere · Impact Bursts · Environmental Elements · Comic Panels · Breaking the Frame · Speech Bubbles · How to Draw Various Perspectives. Download Included:A custom set of Procreate brushes (liners and shaders) optimised for drawing manga characters A free digital copy of the publication - perfect for drawing on your tablet or on the go A printable, gridded practice workbook to support your drawing progression Skip the vague tutorials and guesswork. This book gives you a structured path, reliable techniques and the visual foundations needed to build expressive, original manga characters. Add to Cart and start developing the skills to bring your stories and characters to life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Charles Dickens meets Joss Whedon in Miro's otherworldly Netflix-binge-like novel." -The Washington Post MOST ANTICIPATED SFF BOOK of 2022 by Tor, The Nerd Daily, BookBub, Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodreads, CrimeReads, Buzzfeed, Professional Book Nerds, and more! BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2022 by SheReads, Book Riot, Goodreads, Gizmodo, Daily Beast, Paste Magazine, and more! IN THIS STUNNING HISTORICAL FANTASY, journey to the Victorian era, as children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness in a battle of good vs. evil... "Ordinary Monsters is a towering achievement: a dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. Be warned... once you step into this penny dreadful to end all penny dreadfuls, you'll never want to leave." -Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman and Heart-Shaped Box Charlie Ovid, despite surviving a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn't have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When Alice Quicke, a jaded detective with her own troubled past, is recruited to escort them to safety, all three begin a journey into the nature of difference and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous. What follows is a story of wonder and betrayal, from the gaslit streets of London, and the wooden theaters of Meiji-era Tokyo, to an eerie estate outside Edinburgh where other children with gifts-like Komako, a witch-child and twister of dust, and Ribs, a girl who cloaks herself in invisibility-are forced to combat the forces that threaten their safety. There, the world of the dead and the world of the living threaten to collide. With this new found family, Komako, Marlowe, Charlie, Ribs, and the rest of the Talents discover the truth about their abilities. And as secrets within the Institute unfurl, a new question arises: What truly defines a monster? Riveting in its scope, exquisitely written, Ordinary Monsters presents a catastrophic vision of the Victorian world-and of the gifted, broken children who must save it.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER! A #1 LibraryReads pick! An Indie Next pick! The Spellshop is the romantasy debut by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst-a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over. "Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world." -Book Riot Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to. She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city's elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she'd never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy-and very handsome-neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair. The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she's determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island's first-ever secret spellshop. Her plan comes with risks-the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high. Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst's The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul. Expect: Standalone romance Grumpy x sunshine Magical creatures Small town cozy Bramble books by Sarah Beth Durst The Spellshop series The Spellshop The Enchanted Greenhouse Sea of Charms The Magical Cheese Emporium Other novels The Ninth Life of an Erstwhile Witch At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Teachers, Tricks & Time Capsules by Brittany E. Brinegar Summer is officially coming to an end with the annual Back to School Festival. To kick off the festivities, the class of 1976 is opening their time capsule. Buried among the disco records and roller-skates is a list of predictions for the future. When all the predictions turn out true, three best friends vow to find the truth. Is it a hoax or a stroke of luck? Or is a time traveler hiding in Lake Falls, Texas? Sugar and Spice Sabotage by Mary B. Barbee Eliza just opened the Me Oh My Pie Shop and summoned the courage to enter her most popular pie in the Stillson County Fair Baking Competition. But suddenly, everything is going wrong! Is it just a mixture of coincidence and bad luck, or is someone trying to sabotage her? Lost in Lewis & Clark by Patty Joy It's the 150th anniversary of Missouri State Parks, and Kelly Green is reporting in for her second year as a camp host. As night falls on a long Saturday of hikes and fun in the sun, two boys are declared missing. Lost among the skunks, bears (no tigers), oh, my, Kelly Green must work hard to tabulate sightings and figure out where their directions went wrong. Can she and the rangers remedy the predicament before they receive a catastrophic prescription? Azure and the Case of the Chili Caper by Verena DeLuca I, Azure Rune, a chili aficionado, will win the chili cookoff this weekend. My human protector might doubt me, due to the "disgusting anchovies" I add each year. But she is mistaken. My new secret ingredient is just the game changer I need-if I can find it. Join me in my search for the perfect chili, and enjoy the recipe for yourself! Sweet Treats and a Stiff by Rune Stroud Simon heads to the Halloween Festival with Autumn, and smells a favorite treat. Deep fried twinkies. When he escapes his witch to get one, however, he gets more than he bargained for when he finds a dead body. Will he do the right thing and tell his witch's cousin, the deputy? Or will the draw of that fluffy fried treat be too much to fight? Gems and Omens by Elle Wren Burke Sitting at coffee shops with your long-lost aunt is supposed to be nice and calm, right? For psychic sleuth Alara Beatty, it turns out to be anything but when her aunt has a shocking vision of the Gem Show across the street. Gem and mineral enthusiasts don't exactly scream violent and dangerous, but one of them is about to become a murderer. Can Alara and her aunt find the killer before the sun sets on the day and the victim's life? She Deserved Butter by Kathryn Mykel In this short story, She Deserved Butter, our amateur sleuths find more than just quilts and berries at the annual blueberry festival. After traveling to Pye, Maine to see Katherine's giant blueberry quilt, the bake tasting event quickly proves deadly. Katherine and Cole will need to sharpen their skills in order to help an old friend solve this murder mystery. Will a new invention save the event or will the judge be hypersensitive to the daily fares. Shortest Night, Longest Case by Elle Hartford It's Midsummer Night in the fairy tale town of Belville, but the festival is no dream for amateur sleuth Red and her friends. When the local witch finds a skeleton in his basement, Red gives up a night of listening to ancient stories and celebrating with her friends around a bonfire to help investigate the skeleton's past. What she never suspects is that the skeleton's unfortunate demise and the festival going on outside her town might be more connected than she thinks!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * "Charles Dickens meets Joss Whedon in Miro's otherworldly Netflix-binge-like novel." -The Washington Post MOST ANTICIPATED SFF BOOK of 2022 by Tor, The Nerd Daily, BookBub, Philadelphia Inquirer, Goodreads, CrimeReads, Buzzfeed, Professional Book Nerds, and more! BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2022 by SheReads, Book Riot, Goodreads, Gizmodo, Daily Beast, Paste Magazine, and more! IN THIS STUNNING HISTORICAL FANTASY, journey to the Victorian era, as children with mysterious powers are hunted by a figure of darkness in a battle of good vs. evil... "Ordinary Monsters is a towering achievement: a dazzling mountain of wild invention, Dickensian eccentrics, supernatural horrors, and gripping suspense. Be warned... once you step into this penny dreadful to end all penny dreadfuls, you'll never want to leave." -Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman and Heart-Shaped Box Charlie Ovid, despite surviving a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn't have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When Alice Quicke, a jaded detective with her own troubled past, is recruited to escort them to safety, all three begin a journey into the nature of difference and belonging, and the shadowy edges of the monstrous. What follows is a story of wonder and betrayal, from the gaslit streets of London, and the wooden theaters of Meiji-era Tokyo, to an eerie estate outside Edinburgh where other children with gifts-like Komako, a witch-child and twister of dust, and Ribs, a girl who cloaks herself in invisibility-are forced to combat the forces that threaten their safety. There, the world of the dead and the world of the living threaten to collide. With this new found family, Komako, Marlowe, Charlie, Ribs, and the rest of the Talents discover the truth about their abilities. And as secrets within the Institute unfurl, a new question arises: What truly defines a monster? Riveting in its scope, exquisitely written, Ordinary Monsters presents a catastrophic vision of the Victorian world-and of the gifted, broken children who must save it.

A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love - with all its complications. Perfect for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Casey McQuiston and Rosie Danan. Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls - nothing is there for her except memories of a lonely childhood. Her life now is in New York, with her photography career finally gaining steam and her bed never empty. Sure, it's a different woman every night, but that's just fine with her. When Delilah's estranged stepsister pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a large check, Delilah finds herself back in Bright Falls once more. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid's stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there's some fun (and a little retribution) to be had, after all. Having raised her daughter mostly on her own while dealing with her unreliable ex and running a bookstore, Claire depends upon a life without surprises. And Delilah Green is an unwelcome surprise . . . at first. Though they've known each other for years, they don't really know each other - so Claire is unsettled when Delilah figures out exactly what buttons to push. And when they're forced together during the many wedding preparations, Claire isn't sure she has the strength to resist Delilah's charms. Even worse, she's starting to think she doesn't want to . . . Why readers love Delilah Green... 'A hot, frothy romcom with a relatable heart beating at its centre. I loved every hilarious character, every outrageous shenanigan - and most of all, I loved Delilah Green. I can't wait for the rest of the series!' Talia Hibbert , New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown 'A truly exquisite romance about second chances, new beginnings, and the fragile joy of letting people in. I'm wildly in love with this book' Rachel Lynn Solomon , author of The Ex Talk 'A classic in the making, Ashely's adult debut is a warm welcome home from the first page. A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romp of a romance' Kosoko Jackson , author of I'm So Not Over You 'A spectacular debut brimming with yearning, swooning, and healing. Delilah Green Doesn't Care reads the way realizing your crush likes you back feels. Ashley Herring Blake is a romance star on the rise' Rosie Danan , bestselling author of The Roommate 'Delilah Green Doesn't Care is the dreamy, steamy, utterly satisfying answer to your craving for an outcast-and-former-mean-girl romance. And let's not forget the snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry; you'll need a very cold shower after this read!' Lana Harper , author of Payback's a Witch 'Charming and entertaining, Delilah Green Doesn't Care entrances the reader with the redemptive power of love. Blake's masterful blend of sexual tension and growing affection will have readers swooning' Karelia Stetz-Waters , author of Satisfaction Guaranteed 'What an absolute joy to read! Snarky, steamy, and swoony in equal measure, I never wanted this book to end, but there's an easy momentum to Blake's writing that made it impossible to put down' Meryl Wilsner , author of Something to Talk About

Very highly recommended.' Louise Douglas AD 61 Brittania is in the hands of the Romans but when the conquering army betray the dead King Prasutagus by defiling his daughters, his Queen, Boudicca, is determined to regain her land. Iceni slave Brea remembers little of the time before the Romans, and has grown used to their louche and indulgent customs. She diligently goes about her duties looking after the artless Aurelia, wife-to-be of the handsome war hero Marcellus, but her longing for freedom and her desire to find her lost father, are never far from her mind. Present Day When Hanna returns to Norfolk from years working abroad, the strange dreams of her adolescence return: indistinct figures in tunics, mighty soldiers in armour, gladiators, temples, an Iceni warrior woman leading her people. Gradually Hanna's dreams begin to slip into the present as visions in the famous mists rolling across the fens, and as shocks of recognition when a new face moves to her childhood home. As Hanna realises that she has a connection with a tragedy that occurred many years before, so Brea has to understand that her fate is bound up with her Roman master. And as the drumbeat of rebellion gets ever closer Brea must make the fatal choice between love and loyalty while Hanna has to find a way to make peace with the past. USA Today bestselling author Judy Leigh writing as Elena Collins, brings you this heart-breaking and unforgettable timeslip novel, perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Diana Gabaldon and Louise Douglas. Praise for Elena Collins: 'Very highly recommended.' Louise Douglas 'The Lady of The Loch held me spellbound from the first page to the last. With two storylines beautifully woven together to create a seamless tale of love, loss, betrayal and, above all, hope, it's a must-read. Collins's detailed knowledge of the period trickles through the tale wrapping the reader in a vivid shifting world as it moves between the 14th century and present day. Cleverly researched and exquisitely written, The Lady of The Loch is a timeless story of hope, family and love. I loved it.' Alexandra Walsh What readers are saying about Elena Collins: 'Loved this book, didn't want it to end well worth 5 stars. I will definitely read more books by this author. I love the duel story line and this author writes a lot like my other favorite author Barbara Erskine.' 'I really enjoyed The Witches Tree also written by Elena Collins ... and The Lady of the Loch was just simply amazing! The characters will stay with me for a long time..and that's a sign of a great book!' 'This was fabulous, I couldn't put it down, read in two days and was so sorry that I'd finished it! Loved her first book but this was something else, I was totally gripped, beautiful story and I actually felt like I was back in 1307, best book I've read in a long time, hope I don't have to wait too long for the next one.' 'This was such an evocative and atmospheric story, it was truly engrossing to the point that on a very sleepless night I ended up reading until 4am to finish the book, because I was thinking about it so much! I loved being whisked away to Scotland in 1307, and enjoyed the way the story came full circle in the present day.

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Featuring the second set of three books in the New York Times bestselling series, Ivy and Bean Boxed Set 2 continues the story of Ivy and Bean, two spunky friends who never meant to like each other. Ivy and Bean are very different. Bean is loud and wild and goofy. She loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. Ivy is quiet and full of ideas. She spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. Each girl thinks the other one is weird. Each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. Especially because their parents keep nagging them about it. But sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites. Ivy and Bean Boxed Set 2 includes: Book 4: Ivy + Bean Take Care of the Babysitter : What's the worst babysitter you can imagine? Okay, now multiply by a million. Bean's just found out that Nancy is babysitting for the afternoon. After Ivy rescues her from prison, the two girls turn tragedy into opportunity. Book 5: Ivy + Bean: Bound to Be Bad : Ivy has decided to become good. Extra-super-duperly good. Bean figures that's a big waste of time—until Ivy explains that if you're really good, animals and birds follow you around. Wow! Animals and birds! Bean's going to be good, too! They're going to be nice; they're going to be sweet; they're going to be kind and generous and—Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble? Book 6: Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance : Ooops. Ivy and Bean have made a terrible mistake. They thought that ballet meant leaping, kicking, and cool costumes. Instead, it means they're going to have to be The Two Friendly Squids in a ballet the teacher made up. How embarrassing. As disaster looms, the girls come up with a great escape plan. It's an easy plan, a simple plan, a beautiful plan. It only involves a field trip, a couple of sharks, and some weird animals that glow in the dark. HEARTWARMING STORIES OF FRIENDSHIP: This charming chapter book box set follows best friends Ivy and Bean as they get themselves into trouble again and again . . . and then help each other out of it as only true friends can. Young girls will love reading about Ivy and Bean's many adventures and learning about the magic of friendship in this laugh-out-loud funny book series. CRITICS LOVE THE IVY AND BEAN SERIES: "One of the funniest young chapter book series around."—The Horn Book "Only a stooge couldn't love Ivy and Bean."—Kirkus Reviews BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Annie Barrows is the author of numerous bestselling books for children and adults, including the Ivy & Bean series, The Magic Half, and The Best of Iggy. Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winnerFinding Winnie. She is the author and illustrator of Things to Look Forward To and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse.Perfect for: Fans of the hit Netflix series Ivy + Bean Gift-givers looking for entertaining chapter book sets for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and wit Readers who love Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House books, and Princess in Black books Fans of classic children's literature, from books by Beverly Cleary to the Harry Potter series