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In Double Talkin' Jive legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom. Sorum recounts his childhood years idolizing Ringo Starr and surviving an abusive stepfather. After leaving high school, Sorum sold pot to get by. Over time, his drug dealing escalated to smuggling large quantities of cocaine, a career that came to a halt following a dramatic shoot-out. Sorum fled his old life and settled in Hollywood, where he'd enjoy a rapid ascension to rock 'n' roll immortality. He caught his big break drumming for The Cult, and only a year later was invited to join Guns N' Roses, with whom he'd record two of rock's most iconic albums: Use Your Illusion I and II. The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee & Grammy Award winning Sorum opens up with forthright honesty, sharing anecdotes from his time touring the globe, battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as working with Axl Rose, one of the greatest frontmen in rock, Slash and the rest of the GN'R team. His career with The Cult, Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Motörhead, the Hollywood Vampires, and Kings of Chaos costars an ensemble of rock royalty, from Billy Idol to Steven Tyler, Billy F Gibbons, and Alice Cooper. Double Talkin' Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success. Sorum invites fans to revel in the debauchery of the good times, but also paints a stark portrait of life after the party. Music fans of any generation will find value in the pages of this evocative, thoughtful, and candid autobiography.

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Instant New York Times bestseller ¿ USA Today bestseller ¿ National Indie bestseller ¿ Locus Award Winner October 2025 LibraryReads Hall of Fame Pick ¿ November 2025 Indie Next Pick! 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

'The perfect balance of sweet, emotional and just enough spice !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So cozy it basically reset my nervous system ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect Stars Hollow vibes' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If I could move there and open a bookshop myself I would in a heartbeat!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved the small-town vibes , the renovation project , the grumpy/sunshine dynamic' ¿¿¿¿¿ Welcome to Solace Springs... When Londoner Sophie Bennett launches a late-night crowdfunding campaign called Help a Boring Girl Buy a Bookshop, she never expects anyone to notice. But when her dream goes viral, she's given the chance to leave her old life behind and start again in the lakeside town of Solace Springs, Washington. With a rundown boathouse, a head full of plans, and a determination to prove she's capable of taking risks, Sophie sets out to transform the neglected waterfront building into the bookshop she's always dreamed of owning. Luke Rhodes likes his life exactly as it is: quiet, predictable, and free from drama. The last thing he needs is an enthusiastic internet sensation renovating the derelict boathouse next door and turning the town upside down. But when he gets roped into helping with the project, he soon discovers that Sophie is much harder to resist than he'd like. As the bookshop begins to take shape and Sophie's online fame brings unexpected complications, both Sophie and Luke must decide whether they're brave enough to stop hiding from the lives they really want and take a chance on love. The Cherry Blossom Boathouse is a cozy small-town renovation romance featuring a grumpy boatbuilder, a bookshop dream, found family, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. ¿¿¿¿grumpy x sunshine ¿¿¿¿renovation romance ¿¿¿¿small town ¿¿¿¿bookshop ¿¿¿¿spice ¿¿¿¿found family

Grace is no longer famous. She sits alone in her New York apartment, endlessly watching reruns of herself on the reality TV show Speed Daters. Then, one evening, a man breaks in through her window. A rare, still-obsessed fan or raging incel - Grace is unsure. Before she can find out, he disappears. That same night, the world is rocked by the news that Anoushka, Grace's onscreen rival, has taken her own life. Suddenly thrust back into the public eye, Grace is thrilled to be relevant again. Driven by a familiar desperation for love and attention, she clings to the dregs of her old life: her followers; her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Cal; and her unstable influencer income. But fame is fickle, and Grace's image is fragile. When the fans begin to turn on her, Grace escapes with Cal to his isolated cabin. In the woods with nothing but each other, can they mend what's broken without destroying what little is left? A piercing debut exposing the toxicities of reality TV and influencer culture, After Care is a disconcertingly recognisable portrait of reckless consumerism, spectatorship and the attention economy. Perfect for fans of Boy Parts by Eliza Clark, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter and My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. 'After Care is a pitch-perfect and utterly compelling portrait of one of modern society's most ubiquitous and troubling figures - the reality TV star turned influencer - and of how far any of us might be willing to go for the illusory approval of strangers on the other side of a screen' - Naomi Xu Elegant, author of Gingko Season This novel contains discussions of suicide and graphic depictions of sexual assault.

In Double Talkin’ Jive legendary drummer Matt Sorum takes music lovers behind the scenes of a remarkable life in rock. Sorum, whose albums have sold tens of millions of copies around the world, provides an honest, engaging account of the highs and lows of superstardom. Sorum recounts his childhood years idolizing Ringo Starr and surviving an abusive stepfather. After leaving high school, Sorum sold pot to get by. Over time, his drug dealing escalated to smuggling large quantities of cocaine, a career that came to a halt following a dramatic shoot-out. Sorum fled his old life and settled in Hollywood, where he’d enjoy a rapid ascension to rock ’n’ roll immortality. He caught his big break drumming for The Cult, and only a year later was invited to join Guns N’ Roses, with whom he’d record two of rock’s most iconic albums: Use Your Illusion I and II. The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee & Grammy Award winning Sorum opens up with forthright honesty, sharing anecdotes from his time touring the globe, battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as working with Axl Rose, one of the greatest frontmen in rock, Slash and the rest of the GN'R team. His career with The Cult, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Motörhead, the Hollywood Vampires, and Kings of Chaos costars an ensemble of rock royalty, from Billy Idol to Steven Tyler, Billy F Gibbons, and Alice Cooper. Double Talkin’ Jive goes beyond the clichés of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, telling the very human story of what it takes to make it in music, and the toll stardom exacts from those who achieve success. Sorum invites fans to revel in the debauchery of the good times, but also paints a stark portrait of life after the party. Music fans of any generation will find value in the pages of this evocative, thoughtful, and candid autobiography.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! It's a new star-crossed, LGBTQ+ romance about the magic of first love in a lush YA historical fantasy from the acclaimed author of We Are the Ants and Brave Face, Shaun David Hutchinson. Jack Nevin's clever trickery and moral flexibility make him the perfect assistant to the Enchantress, one of the most well-known stage magicians in turn-of-the-century Europe. Without Jack's steady supply of stolen tricks, the Enchantress's fame would have burned out long ago. But when Jack's thievery catches up to them, they're forced to flee to America. Their new fortune awaits at Seattle's 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific World's Fair, a dazzling historical setting. The Enchantress is convinced they're going to be rich and famous until a new magician arrives on the scene. With two rival magicians now vying for the spotlight, Laszlo's show overshadows the Enchantress, leaving Jack no choice but to hunt for the secrets to his otherworldly illusions. But what Jack uncovers isn't at all what he expected. Behind Laszlo's tricks is Wilhelm—a boy with secret powers who can seemingly perform real magic. Jack and Wilhelm have an instant connection, and as the rivalry between the Enchantress and Laszlo grows, so too does Jack and Wilhelm's affection. But in this story of found family and first love, can Jack choose between the woman who gave him a life and the boy who is offering him everything? It's a stirring tale about the magic of love from award-winning author Shaun David Hutchinson. A Star-Crossed Romance: As assistants to bitter rival magicians, Jack and Wilhelm must keep their growing affection a secret. But in the glittering chaos of the World's Fair, some secrets are impossible to keep. 1909 World's Fair: Step into the magic and marvel of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world of dazzling new technology, stage illusions, and the whispers of real magic around every corner. The Boy with Real Magic: Wilhelm isn't just an assistant; he's the secret to his master's impossible tricks—and a prisoner to the man who stole him from his family years ago. High-Stakes Magical Rivalry: From stolen illusions in the back alleys of Paris to a dangerous magical duel in the heart of Seattle, Jack must unravel the truth before the competition turns deadly.

"Anna Anthropy is a key personality in the ongoing paradigm shift that is slowly changing the way videogames are understood, by creators and players, and by the wider culture." -Patrick Alexander, Eegra.com "Equal parts autobiography, ethnography, and how-to manual, this book concisely makes the case for the unique power of 'zinester' games." -Adam Parrish, NYU's Interactive Telecommunication Program (Tisch School of the Arts), and author of the ZZT game "Winter" "These days, everybody can make and distribute a photograph, or a video, or a book. Rise of the Videogame Zinesters shows you that everyone can make a videogame, too. But why should they? For Anna Anthropy, it's not for fame or for profit, but for the strange, aimless beauty of personal creativity." -Ian Bogost, Director, Graduate Program in Digital Media, Georgia Institute of Technology "Rise is a great guidebook to understanding-and more importantly, participating in-this dynamically evolving culture." -Jim Munroe, co-founder of the Hand Eye Society and the Difference Engine Initiative "Here, Anna Anthropy demonstrates how people from every background and walk of life are breaking free of the commercial cowardice of major publishers, and bringing their individual visions of the game to life. . . . If game design is to be an art, as those of us who love games fervently hope, it must be rescued from its crushing commercial pressures. You can be a part of its future." -Greg Costikyan, author of I Have No Mouth and I Must Design "Anna gives the world of video games a crucial perspective from her seat of authority within outsider culture, and illustrates how essential it is for the space to empower voices of all kinds if it is to evolve." -Leigh Alexander, editor-at-large of Gamasutra

Step into the Fire: The Untold Story of Waiting for the Sun By 1968, The Doors were no longer just a rock band-they were a cultural force, a symbol of rebellion, sensuality, and sonic experimentation. Waiting for the Sun, their third album, marked a turning point in their evolution. For the first time, the band achieved a #1 album on the Billboard charts, but behind the scenes, they were cracking under the weight of fame, addiction, and artistic ambition. In this gripping and immersive deep dive, Iconic Albums - The Doors - Waiting for the Sun explores how brilliance and chaos collided to shape one of the most enigmatic records of the psychedelic era. From the original concept-a full-length theatrical suite titled Celebration of the Lizard-to the iconic tracks that made it to vinyl like "Hello, I Love You," "Five to One," and "The Unknown Soldier," author Richard Ward unpacks every nuance of the album's creation. With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, he transports readers into the recording sessions at TTG Studios, where Jim Morrison's volatility challenged producer Paul A. Rothchild's perfectionist vision and the band struggled to balance mysticism with commercial pressure. Set against the volatile backdrop of 1968 America-marked by war, assassinations, and a disillusioned counterculture-Waiting for the Sun becomes more than just music. It is a mirror of its time, soaked in paranoia, beauty, and defiance. The book includes track-by-track analyses, explorations of unreleased material, the myth of the lost Celebration of the Lizard album, and reflections on the legacy of The Doors at this critical juncture in their career. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, this book will transform the way you hear Waiting for the Sun. Step through the door and into the fire.

For readers craving a spicy MM cowboy romance, Ashley James’s emotional second-chance romance blends rodeo heat, forced proximity and former-best-friends tension into a love story about risking everything for the one man who’s always mattered. This print edition features exclusive bonus content. "This is cowboy romance at its finest: romantic, sexy, and full of feeling. The story lassoed my heart and left me wanting more!" Jessica Peterson, New York Times bestselling author of the Lucky River Ranch series. Trace Dalton is a world-champion bull rider, built on grit, fame, and a bad boy reputation. When a leaked scandal threatens his career, he’s sent back to Copper Lake, Wyoming, with strict instructions: lay low, work at Sunset Hope ranch, and stay out of trouble. It would be the perfect plan… if Copper Lake didn’t come with Harlan Pierce . Once Trace’s best friend, almost his everything, Harlan now works at Sunset Hope, and is determined to keep his heart guarded, and their shared history exactly where it belongs: in the past. But staying out of trouble becomes impossible when Trace’s agent proposes a reckless solution: a fake relationship with the one man he can’t stand. The only problem? The chemistry between them isn’t fake. Forced back into each other’s lives, they’re now sharing rodeo appearances, staged smiles, and enough forced proximity to test their limits. The closer Trace gets to Harlan, the harder it becomes to tell what’s real, what’s an act — or what they’ve been denying all along. When the truth finally breaks through, Trace must decide: Will he walk away…or risk it all for the only man who’s ever mattered?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From international drag superstar and pop culture icon RuPaul, comes his most revealing to date - a brutally honest and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance and self-acceptance. A profound introspection of his life, relationships, and identity, The House of Hidden Meanings is a self-portrait of the legendary icon on the road to global fame and changing the way the world thinks about drag. Central to RuPaul's success has been his chameleonic adaptability. From drag icon to powerhouse producer of one of the world's largest television franchises, RuPaul's ever-shifting nature has always been part of his brand as both supermodel and super mogul. Yet that adaptability has made him enigmatic to the public. In this memoir, his most intimate and detailed book yet, RuPaul makes himself truly known. Stripping away all artifice, RuPaul recounts the story of his life with breath taking clarity and tenderness, bringing his signature wisdom and wit to his own biography. From his early years growing up as a queer Black kid in San Diego navigating complex relationships with his absent father and temperamental mother, to forging an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar and self-acceptance in sobriety, RuPaul excavates his own biography, uncovering new truths and insights in his personal history. Here in RuPaul's singular and extraordinary story is a manual for living-a personal philosophy that testifies to the value of chosen family, the importance of harnessing what makes you different, and the transformational power of facing yourself fearlessly. If we're all born naked and the rest is drag, then this is RuPaul totally out of drag. This is RuPaul stripped bare.

*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* EMBARK ON THE JOYOUS AND NOSTALGIC JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IN THE LATEST NOVEL FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THIS TIME TOMORROW AND ALL ADULTS HERE 'Pure joy' Ann Patchett 'Fun, delicious, big-hearted' Taylor Jenkins Reid 'So funny and wise and perfectly done' Lena Dunham 'Criminally readable' Maria Semple 'I can't TELL you the enjoyment it gave me' Marian Keyes 'I was completely swept away' Coco Mellors 'You will feel so understood by this novel' Rainbow Rowell 'Unexpectedly hilarious. Cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun!' Holly Brickley 'I longed to be aboard the American Fantasy' Lauren Bravo --- Annie is on a journey straight back to her past. When the American Fantasy cruise ship sets sail for a four-day themed voyage, aboard are all five members of a famous 1990s boyband, and three thousand women who have worshipped them since their youth. Newly divorced and with an empty nest, Annie is on board as a lark to appease her sister. Once a diehard fan of the band as a teen, she now feels out of place amid the sea of bedazzling t-shirts bearing the singers' faces. Yet when the lights go down, the cocktails are poured and the band starts singing, Annie finally reconnects to a long-submerged part of herself. As she encounters Keith, the band's slightly depressed, fifty-something lead singer - not just a celebrity but someone clearly in need of a friend - she feels like anything is possible. But is the connection between Annie and Keith just a fantasy? Or is this the beginning of a new chapter for them both? Full of laugh-out-loud reflections on fame, nostalgia, marriage and growing up, American Fantasy celebrates the magic of revisiting our youth, and the even greater magic of starting anew. --- PRAISE FOR EMMA STRAUB 'Has all the pleasures of reading one of Anne Tyler's compelling family portraits' NEW YORK TIMES 'Nostalgic, wise, funny, and filled with love' GABRIELLE ZEVIN on This Time Tomorrow 'Smart, compelling, irresistible ' LIANE MORIARTY on Modern Lovers 'Her warmth and sense of humour electrify every page' NEW YORK MAGAZINE

In this prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING phenomenon of TIKTOK fame, They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast make their first fateful calls. It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict death, or is it an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die, given his serious heart condition. Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead of him and only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection . But when the first End Day calls go out, their lives are changed for ever - one of them receives a call . . . the other doesn't. Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest. PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA: 'There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages.' Patrick Ness , author of The Knife of Never Letting Go 'Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief.' Nicola Yoon , author of Everything, Everything 'A phenomenal talent.' Juno Dawson , author of Clean and Wonderland 'Bold and haunting.' Lauren Oliver , author of Delirium

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'I adored this book' Florence Knapp 'An impressive, involving novel' The Times 'I was enthralled' Jennie Godfrey London, 1835. Nineteen-year-old Kate Hogarth falls in love with the young journalist Charles Dickens. In the early days of their marriage, Charles is infatuated with his bride and Kate delights in her new life, the balm to her husband's irrepressible spirit. But as he finds fame as a novelist and the family rise through the ranks of Victorian society, Kate becomes increasingly aware of his frustration that real people cannot be manipulated as easily as his characters. Meanwhile, in the East End slums, a young orphan named Anne Brown has lost everything, but is determined to make her way in the world. A chance encounter with the Dickens family transports her to the heart of the household, opening up a world of privilege, travel and remarkable company. But her newfound freedom has come at a cost she cannot always ignore. As the years go by and the family expands, the cracks in the Dickens's marriage deepen. Kate seeks comfort and companionship in her trusted servant, but whilst Anne has come to care deeply for Mrs Dickens, her loyalties are tested to breaking point as Charles takes control of their future . . . Vibrant, witty and deeply moving, Mrs Dickens traces a long marriage in all its tenderness, grief, romance and fury. It illuminates the life of a complex, forgotten woman whose voice often went unheard, but whose story deserves to be told. 'Heartfelt and heartbreaking' Daily Mail 'A marvellous achievement' Emma Stonex 'Beautiful, heartbreaking, immersive' Roisín O'Donnell

***THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*** 'Fans of Cloud Atlas and Never Let Me Go will love The History of Bees' Good Housekeeping 'Dystopian and electric, this book is set to blow minds everywhere' Stylist 'Haunting and poignant ... an important and wonderful book' Dave Goulson, bestselling author of Bee Quest In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees - and to their children and one another - against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis. England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive-one that will give both him and his children honour and fame. United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation. China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao's young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident-and is kept in the dark about his whereabouts and condition-she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him. Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written, The History of Bees joins these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought provoking story that is just as much about the powerful relationships between children and parents as it is about our very relationship to nature and humanity.

Instant New York Times Bestseller A love letter to the rookie in all of us: Singer-actor Joshua Bassett's fearless memoir in verse about surviving the darkest moments of fame, addiction, and mental health struggles—and finding hope on the other side. "We're all figuring it out as we go along. Even the 'pros.'" This brutally honest collection reveals what it's like to have your most private moments become public—what really happens when you give a broken teenager the world at his fingertips, then watch him nearly lose everything. "This is, to date, my most vulnerable and terrifying piece of work." From the depths of addiction and suicidal ideation to the hard-won lessons of recovery, Bassett shares his journey with raw vulnerability and courage. Along the way, he discovers that even in our darkest moments, we can choose to keep moving forward. "The only way out of fear is to face it again and again until it loses its grip." More than a memoir, Rookie is a movement celebrating the sacred space between who we've been and who we're becoming. A hopeful roadmap and practical wisdom for anyone learning that your worst moments don't define you, even when the whole world is watching. "I keep waiting for the sea to settle when I need to learn how to surf." For anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if things can get better, this book is for you.

Bloomsbury presents The Girl Who Would be Marilyn Monroe by Tony Castro, read by John Chancer.A thoughtful glimpse into the childhood of Norma Jeane Mortenson and how it shaped her into the iconic Marilyn Monroe for the 100th anniversary of her birth.At the fragile intersection of myth and memory stands a girl—often eclipsed by the legend she became. The Girl Who Would Be Marilyn Monroe dares to strip away the satin, the spotlight, the studio-invented shine, to reveal the tender child beneath: a girl marked not by fame but by longing. Longing for love, for safety, for the kind of permanence the world never offered her. This is not simply another biography. It is a resurrection. A candlelit portrait drawn from decades of first-hand research and rare interviews with those who knew her—not only Marilyn the icon, but Norma Jeane the girl.Tony Castro draws on intimate conversations with famed entertainment writer James Bacon and Marilyn's close friends, such as Frank Sinatra, actresses Susan Strasberg and Mamie Van Doren, actor and The Misfits co-star Eli Wallach, ex-husband Joe DiMaggio, and child star-turned-Hollywood raconteur Skip E. Lowe. They offer unparalleled access into Marilyn's earliest, most hidden self. These are stories shared not as interviews but as confidences—shaped by the trust of friendship. And herein lies the soul of this work: a new and intimate rendering of the Marilyn we rarely allow ourselves to see. Through these private recollections, we hear her voice—not the whispery affectation of the screen siren, but the real girl's voice, unvarnished, aching, often uncertain. What emerges is not the blonde bombshell, but the child whispering to a mirror, trying on hope like a costume. This is, at last, the story of Norma Jeane.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER People's Book of the Week Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards Nominee for Fiction Adriana Trigiani, the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker's Wife, returns with her biggest and boldest novel yet, a hypnotic tale based on a true story and filled with her signature elements: family ties, artistry, romance, and adventure. Born in the golden age of Hollywood, All the Stars in the Heavens captures the luster, drama, power, and secrets that could only thrive in the studio system—viewed through the lives of an unforgettable cast of players creating magic on the screen and behind the scenes. In this spectacular saga as radiant, thrilling, and beguiling as Hollywood itself, Adriana Trigiani takes us back to Tinsel Town's golden age—an era as brutal as it was resplendent—and into the complex and glamorous world of a young actress hungry for fame and success. With meticulous, beautiful detail, Trigiani paints a rich, historical landscape of 1930s Los Angeles, where European and American artisans flocked to pursue the ultimate dream: to tell stories on the silver screen. The movie business is booming in 1935 when twenty-one-year-old Loretta Young meets thirty-four-year-old Clark Gable on the set of The Call of the Wild. Though he's already married, Gable falls for the stunning and vivacious young actress instantly. Far from the glittering lights of Hollywood, Sister Alda Ducci has been forced to leave her convent and begin a new journey that leads her to Loretta. Becoming Miss Young's secretary, the innocent and pious young Alda must navigate the wild terrain of Hollywood with fierce determination and a moral code that derives from her Italian roots. Over the course of decades, she and Loretta encounter scandal and adventure, choose love and passion, and forge an enduring bond of love and loyalty that will be put to the test when they eventually face the greatest obstacle of their lives. Anchored by Trigiani's masterful storytelling that takes you on a worldwide ride of adventure from Hollywood to the shores of southern Italy, this mesmerizing epic is, at its heart, a luminous tale of the most cherished ties that bind. Brimming with larger-than-life characters both real and fictional—including stars Spencer Tracy, Myrna Loy, David Niven, Hattie McDaniel and more—it is it is the unforgettable story of one of cinema's greatest love affairs during the golden age of American movie making. Praise for All the Stars in the Heavens: Trigiani spins a tale of star-crossed lovers... A heartwarming tale of women's lives behind the movies. - Kirkus Reviews A thoroughly entertaining tale that brings Hollywood's golden age alive. -People A tinsel-trimmed treat for movie buffs and Trigiani fans alike. -Library Journal

On paper Steve Katz's career rivals anyone's except the 1960s' and '70's biggest stars: the Monterey Pop Festival with the legendary Blues Project, Woodstock with Blood, Sweat & Tears, and even producing rock's most celebrated speed addict, Lou Reed. There were world tours, and his résumé screams "Hall of Fame" — it won't be long before BS&T are on that ballot. He has three Grammies (ten nominations), three Downbeat Reader's Poll Awards, three gold records, one platinum record, and one quadruple platinum platter (the second Blood, Sweat & Tears album), not to mention three gold singles with BS&T. All together, he's sold close to 29 million records. He had affairs with famous female folk singers, made love to Jim Morrison's girlfriend Pam when Jim was drunk and abusive, partied with Elizabeth Taylor and Groucho Marx, dined with Rudolf Nureyev, conversed with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Tennessee Williams, hung out with Andy Warhol, jammed with everyone from Mose Allison to Jimi Hendrix, and was told to get a haircut by both Mickey Spillane and Danny Thomas. ---But his memoir is more Portnoy's Complaint than the lurid party-with-your-pants-down memoir that has become the norm for rock 'n' roll books. It's an honest and personal account of a life at the edge of the spotlight—a privileged vantage point that earned him a bit more objectivity and earnest outrage than a lot of his colleagues, who were too far into the scene to lay any honest witness to it. Set during the Greenwich Village folk/rock scene, the Sixties' most celebrated venues and concerts, and behind closed doors on international tours and grueling studio sessions, this is the unlikely story of a rock star as nerd, nerd as rock star, a nice Jewish boy who got to sit at the cool kid's table and score the hot chicks.

A steamy one-night stand between childhood friends ignites a passionate romance, but when a celebrity scandal threatens to tear them apart, they must decide how hard to fight for love. A spicy romance that is "pure magic" (Helen Hoang, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Kiss Quotient) originally published under the pseudonym Ivy Owens by Christina Lauren coauthor Lauren Billings. Exhausted and on deadline with a story that could make or break her career, investigative journalist Georgia Ross is on the verge of a meltdown when a cancelled flight leaves her stuck in the airport overnight. But when a familiar face appears—the older brother of her childhood friend—and offers help, Gigi seems to have caught a break. Alec Kim is handsome, humble, and kind—exactly the sort of man that Gigi has forgotten existed after her own painful heartbreaks. An evening of reconnection followed by a night of no-strings-attached passion with Alec feels like a gift—that is, until Gigi finally realizes that their childhood connection isn't the only reason he seems so familiar to her. Alec is determined to prove to Gigi that he is truly the man she thinks he is, even if it means coming clean about his fame—and his family's connection to the story Gigi has been working so hard to break. But as their feelings for each other grow deeper, Gigi and Alec must navigate a new reality…one where both of their hard-won careers are put directly in the path of an international scandal.

An Indie Next and LibraryReads "Hall of Fame" Pick! A Power Unbound is the final entry in Freya Marske's beloved, award-winning Last Binding trilogy, the queer historical fantasy series that began with A Marvellous Light. "Messy people and burn-it-down conflict. . . . Marske uses the full span of the trilogy to build to a beautiful, devastating conclusion."-The New York Times "Stunning-the writing is lush, the world-building is fascinating, and the romance is searing hot. I am completely obsessed with this story of unrepentantly dangerous people falling in love with one another."-Cat Sebastian, author of The Queer Principles of Kit Webb A Best Of Pick for LitHub, Book Riot, Amazon, Powell's, and PopSugar Secrets! Magic! Enemies to. . .something more? Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, would love a nice, safe, comfortable life. After the death of his twin sister, he thought he was done with magic for good. But with the threat of a dangerous ritual hanging over every magician in Britain, he's drawn reluctantly back into that world. Now Jack is living in a bizarre puzzle-box of a magical London townhouse, helping an unlikely group of friends track down the final piece of the Last Contract before their enemies can do the same. And to make matters worse, they need the help of writer and thief Alan Ross. Cagey and argumentative, Alan is only in this for the money. The aristocratic Lord Hawthorn, with all his unearned power, is everything that Alan hates. And unfortunately, Alan happens to be everything that Jack wants in one gorgeous, infuriating package. When a plot to seize unimaginable power comes to a head at Cheetham Hall-Jack's ancestral family estate, a land so old and bound in oaths that it's grown a personality as prickly as its owner-Jack, Alan and their allies will become entangled in a night of champagne, secrets, and bloody sacrifice . . . and the foundations of magic in Britain will be torn up by the roots before the end. The Last Binding Trilogy: A Marvellous Light A Restless Truth A Power Unbound At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

High heat. Low stakes. Sharp steel. The cozy, low stakes of Legends & Lattes meets the scorching bodyguard fantasy of Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash in this enemies-to-lovers romance where, yes, the swords do cross. A USA Today bestseller! An Indie Next pick A LibraryReads Hall of Fame pick A LitHub most anticipated book of 2024 Mattinesh Jay, dutiful heir to his struggling family business, needs to hire an experienced swordsman to serve as best man for his arranged marriage. Sword-challenge at the ceremony could destroy all hope of restoring his family's wealth, something that Matti has been trying-and failing-to do for the past ten years. What he can afford, unfortunately, is part-time con artist and full-time charming menace Luca Piere. Luca, for his part, is trying to reinvent himself in a new city. All he wants to do is make some easy money and try to forget the crime he committed in his hometown. He didn't plan on being blackmailed into giving sword lessons to a chronically responsible-and inconveniently handsome-wool merchant like Matti. However, neither Matti's business troubles nor Luca himself are quite what they seem. As the days count down to Matti's wedding, the two of them become entangled in the intrigue and sabotage that have brought Matti's house to the brink of ruin. And when Luca's secrets threaten to drive a blade through their growing alliance, both Matti and Luca will have to answer the question: how many lies are you prepared to strip away, when the truth could mean losing everything you want? "There's nothing in fantasy or queer romance that Marske can't do."-Sarah Rees Brennan At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Instant New York Times Bestseller A love letter to the rookie in all of us: Singer-actor Joshua Bassett's fearless memoir in verse about surviving the darkest moments of fame, addiction, and mental health struggles—and finding hope on the other side. "We're all figuring it out as we go along. Even the 'pros.'" This brutally honest collection reveals what it's like to have your most private moments become public—what really happens when you give a broken teenager the world at his fingertips, then watch him nearly lose everything. "This is, to date, my most vulnerable and terrifying piece of work." From the depths of addiction and suicidal ideation to the hard-won lessons of recovery, Bassett shares his journey with raw vulnerability and courage. Along the way, he discovers that even in our darkest moments, we can choose to keep moving forward. "The only way out of fear is to face it again and again until it loses its grip." More than a memoir, Rookie is a movement celebrating the sacred space between who we've been and who we're becoming. A hopeful roadmap and practical wisdom for anyone learning that your worst moments don't define you, even when the whole world is watching. "I keep waiting for the sea to settle when I need to learn how to surf." For anyone who's ever felt like an outsider, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if things can get better, this book is for you.

The once-in-a-generation memoir of a rock legend - the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller. 'Electrifying' New York Times 'Funny, poignant, brutally honest' Sunday Telegraph 'Immensely readable' Sunday Times 'Once you begin this, wild, wild horses couldn't drag you away' Independent As a member of the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards created the riffs, the lyrics and the songs that roused the world, and over four decades he lived the original rock and roll life: taking the chances he wanted, speaking his mind, and making it all work in a way that no one before him had ever done. Now, at last, the man himself tells us the story of life in the crossfire hurricane. In¿Life, Keith narrates his loves and losses, stratospheric fame and success, and the endless stories which have led to his enduring image as outlaw and folk hero. In a voice that is uniquely and intimately his own, with the disarming honesty that has always been his trademark, Keith Richards brings us the essential life story of our times. 'Life maybe be the best rock star autobiography ever' Classic Rock 'Life is pretty faultless as the quintessential depiction of the man in full and his extraordinary life and times to date' The Times 'A masterpiece' The Word 'Dark, honest and gleefully indiscreet' Shortlist 'A hilarious, ribald and often shocking tale told elegantly and with much candidness' Catholic Herald 'The fact that Keith is still alive to tell the story is incredible' Sunday Express Magazine 'I was hooked from the start' Harper's Bazaar

From alt-rock bassist Melissa Auf der Maur--of Hole and Smashing Pumpkins fame--comes a photographic love letter to the last analog decade Published with Art Gallery of Ontario. As the bass player for the iconic '90s alternative rock bands Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Auf der Maur toured the world, documenting life backstage, onstage and in the crowd. She instinctively turned the camera on herself as the most intimately available subject, as informed by her studies at Concordia University where her professor, Raymonde April, introduced her to the subjective self-portraits of Francesca Woodman. By the time she joined Hole for their Live Through This world tour, she requested a roll of 35mm film backstage at every venue. Her daily practice, continually documenting herself and her surroundings, expanded through her creative uses of self-timers and cable releases to take snapshots in the middle of performances. This dedication resulted in an extensive archive of over 10,000 photographs that go behind the scenes of rock-and-roll stardom--hanging out with Pavement, Sonic Youth and Beck; riding in the back of a limousine with Drew Barrymore; and idling time on the set of the music video for Hole's song "Celebrity Skin." She was even commissioned by magazines such as Spin to document Lollapalooza 1995 and the Tibetan Freedom Concert of 1996. Gritty and edgy, playful yet deeply personal, Auf der Maur's intimate photographs celebrate the independent spirit of the '90s and offer an insider's view of the decade before smartphones and digital recording software. Through an extensive curatorial selection of more than 200 photographs, her memories create a moving self-portrait of a young artist living through the '90s alternative music scene, and a time capsule for Generation X. Melissa Auf der Maur's (born 1972) indie band Tinker had just opened for Smashing Pumpkins when Billy Corgan recommended her to Courtney Love as the new bassist for Hole's grief-marked Live Through This world tour, beginning soon after the deaths of both Kurt Cobain and Kristen Pfaff. She played on the group's Grammy-nominated album Celebrity Skin. After leaving Hole, Auf der Maur joined Smashing Pumpkins as the bassist for their farewell tour from 1999 to 2000. Following the release of a few solo albums, she moved to Hudson, NY, became a mother and cofounded the multidisciplinary art center Basilica Hudson.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City, Fallout, and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and fame, and the projects that shaped him—and created a cult icon. Everywhere I go I am followed by a mystery man. He looks like me but—not quite. On talk shows, I sip coffee on couches and pretend to be him; on social media, I put on his mask to engage in suburban silliness. And of course, we work together. But for him, the movies and TV shows never end. Where does this guy—this Kyle MacLachlan—end and where do I begin? And is he even real? And, holy mackerel . . . am I? To be in the black suit, or not to be? Kyle MacLachlan’s funny, moving, and playfully self-aware memoir charts a career that could belong to no other. Plucked from obscurity to star in David Lynch’s Dune, the Hollywood blockbuster that never was, MacLachlan rebounded with a startling performance in Lynch’s provocative masterpiece Blue Velvet, which would mark him as a master of the unusual and ultimately lead to his career-defining role as Agent Dale Cooper on the TV sensation Twin Peaks. Fictional Selves is a book of doppelgangers, with MacLachlan mirrored by his own prodding ego (“Other Kyle”); the iconic characters he inhabited, and the ones that eluded his grasp but gave him a profound and surprising lens onto himself as a person and a performer. Taking us from the heights of critical success for Blue Velvet to the depths of the backyard pool in his infamous (and delightful) Showgirls love scene, MacLachlan brings us into the mind of one of the most distinctive actors of his generation, offering profound insights on collaborators like David Lynch, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, Anthony Hopkins, and more. Featuring lessons learned the hard way about ambition, love, and fatherhood, this memoir is an honest look into the remarkable—and often unpredictable—life of an enduring and endearing Hollywood icon.

The ground-breaking, worldwide bestselling book that started it all. In time for the Sunrise on the Reaping film, a lush, must-have collector's edition of The Hunger Games. This gorgeous edition includes: Foil-stamped slipcase with die-cut Extraordinary new slipcase art Foil cover with beautiful new art Elegant ribbon bookmark Unique illustrated endpapers Custom stained and stenciled edges District 12 family tree NEW Q&A with Suzanne Collins Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . . In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Also New and Available in the Hunger Games World: Sunrise on the Reaping Movie Tie-in Edition: Sunrise on the Reaping, now with a cover featuring beautiful art from the feature film. Hunger Games 1-5 Box Set, deluxe edition: all five books in the Hunger Games series, now in special paperback editions with stained and stenciled edges. Mockingjay (Illustrated Edition): with stunning illustrations by Nico Delort, this keepsake edition is a definitive volume for all Hunger Games fans.

Unleash the Power Within-and Discover the Price of Greatness. Jordan's dream is simple: to be a celebrated author. But six failed novels, a dead-end job, and relentless doubt have left her teetering on the edge of giving up. Just when hope seems lost, an enigmatic stranger offers a tantalizing deal-one that promises unparalleled success in exchange for a single, mysterious favor. With newfound creative surges that fuel her rise to literary fame, Jordan's life transforms overnight. But as the lines between her talent and the supernatural gift blur, she's faced with an unsettling truth: the price of success may cost more than she ever imagined. Caught between her growing feelings for Casey, a vibrant and loyal friend, and the shadow of Mr. Chase, a figure who holds the key to her fate, Jordan must navigate a labyrinth of ambition, love, and self-discovery. Each surge of creativity brings both triumph and torment, pushing her closer to the ultimate reckoning. Will Jordan find a way to break free from the pact that binds her? Or will her greatest masterpiece become her undoing? Writer's Surge is a gripping tale of ambition, identity, and the extraordinary lengths we'll go to make our dreams come true. Perfect for fans of introspective drama with a supernatural twist, this story will leave you questioning the true cost of success long after the final page. If you had one shot at greatness, would you take it?

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LOCUS AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION HUGO AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST NOVEL NEBULA AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST NOVEL LONGLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO GLASS BELL AWARD WINNER OF THE LIBBY AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION 'This one has it all' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN 'As delicious as it is disorienting' ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS 'Beautifully evoked' THE GUARDIAN 'Mind-bending' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'Suspenseful, timely, and heartfelt' PEOPLE *** The future of storytelling is here. Life has thrown Zelu some curveballs over the years, but when she's suddenly dropped from her university job and her latest novel is rejected, all in the middle of her sister's wedding, her life is upended. Disabled, unemployed and from a nosy, high-achieving, judgmental family, she's not sure what comes next. In her hotel room that night, she takes the risk that will define her life - she decides to write a book VERY unlike her others. A science fiction drama about androids and AI after the extinction of humanity. And everything changes. What follows is a tale of love and loss, fame and infamy, of extraordinary events in one world, and another. And as Zelu's life evolves, the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur. Because sometimes a story really does have the power to reshape the world. Nnedi Okorafor, a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, presents a sweeping tale about family, culture and identity, and a breathtaking examination of the relationship between writer and reader . . . and robots. Death of the Author is heartfelt, tender, and an ambitious meta-drama about what makes us human. *** 'There's more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafor's work than in whole volumes' URSULA K. LE GUIN 'A deeply felt dazzle. A blaze. It is true deep to the bones' LUIS ALBERTO URREA 'An ambitious, inventive tribute to the power of storytelling itself' NIKKI ERLICK

An uncensored Hollywood tell-all filled with explicit tales of love, sex, drugs, and revenge from the video vixen made famous by Warrant’s glam metal rock anthem “Cherry Pie.” Who could forget the sexy “Cherry Pie” girl from hair metal band Warrant’s infamous MTV music video? Bobbie Brown became a bona fide video vixen for her playful role as the object of lead singer Jani Lane’s desires. But the wide-eyed Louisiana beauty queen’s own dreams of making it big in Los Angeles were soon derailed by the wild 1990s Hollywood party scene and her rock-and-roll lifestyle. After her tumultuous marriage to Jani Lane imploded, and her engagement to fast-living Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee ended in a drug haze—followed by his marriage to Pamela Anderson—Bobbie decided it was time Hollywood’s hottest bachelors got a taste of their own medicine. Step one: get high. Step two: get even. In this no-holds-barred rock memoir, Bobbie explicitly recounts her life among some of the most famous men in Hollywood and the music industry: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Costner, Mark McGrath, Dave Navarro, Sebastian Bach, Ashley Hamilton, Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Orgy’s Jay Gordon, and many more. No man was off limits as the fun-loving bombshell spiraled into excess, scandal, and addiction. Bobbie survived the chaos—barely—and her riveting, cautionary comeback tale is packed with shocking Hollywood gossip and the wildest stories of sex, drugs, and rock and roll ever told. Dirty Rocker Boys is the ultimate celebrity memoir of the hair metal era, a backstage pass into the highs and lows of fame, addiction, and recovery.