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Everyone has a secret.Mine is ruining my life ... making me bitter, callous, cold. I'm Rye Rough -- the oldest of seven kids, with a family tree that built this town. I understand more than most that reputations matter. Which is why I keep my mouth shut -- and that secret? I'm not telling a soul. It's clear it's causing problems. Working as my dad's right-hand man, I'm angrier than ever -- and hell, it's messing with the family construction company. My father forces a deal: Go to the rural family cabin and don't come back until I get my head on straight or I lose my place in the business. As if spending more time alone is going to solve anything. One day into my retreat - I find Prairie, a beautifully fragile woman who is lost, alone and in need of my tender loving care. Her life has been one of confinement and abuse. She needs me like I've never been needed before. My family doesn't understand my love for her. My secret keeps me up at night. Something must give before it all breaks. One thing is sure - rough hands have been dealt for both Prairie and me ... and for our love to survive we can't fold. Coming Home to the Mountain is a new filthy-sweet, high heat series by Frankie Love featuring rugged mountain men who fall hard, fast and forever. And with the women they love at their side, they choose to put family first.In this series, Dad shows up, sisters remember to call, big brothers always look out for you, and Mom knows to keep an extra seat at the table for Sunday dinner. Not every family is perfect -- and the Rough family has its own set of problems -- but at the end of the day, they know what matters: Coming Home.

Sunday Times bestseller and The Times #1 bestseller __________ 'A literary sensation' Guardian 'A bombshell of a book... Sharp, explosive, hilarious' New York Times 'Glittering and funny... A stiletto slipped between the ribs and through the left ventricle of the heart' Financial Times __________ When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her lethal little sibling has left Korede to clear away. She should probably go to the police for the good of the menfolk of Nigeria, but she loves her sister and, as they say, family always comes first. Until, that is, Ayoola starts dating the doctor where Korede works as a nurse. Korede's long been in love with him, and isn't prepared to see him wind up with a knife in his back: but to save one would mean sacrificing the other...

Pick up a paddle and have some fun with 50 Ways to Play Pickleball, a sporty addition to our On-the-Go Amusements line! Time for pickleball! For beginners and pros alike, this deck is filled with fun games and activities for all. Grab your paddle and discover fun new ways to play the most popular game around. Ranging from warm-up activities and skill drills to minigames easily adapted for a range of abilities, the fifty activities in this tin will inspire hours of fun! With ideas for playing solo, with a partner, or with a group large enough to split into teams, this makes a great gift or bring-along on a play date or family vacation. PICKLEBALL FOR EVERYONE: Think there’s only one way to pickle? Guess again! This portable tin holds fifty great ideas for warm-up activities, skill drills, and minigames for solo practice or playing with friends. Try Shadow Practice, Slice ’n’ Dice, Pickleball Mini Golf, Pickle-Tac-Toe, or any of these exciting games to see how much fun you can have with a paddle and ball! ACCESSIBLE PLAY: Perfect for family members and friend groups of all ages, the activities in this set are easily adaptable and fun to play for all pickleball lovers. Also great for coaches who need fresh ideas for warm-ups and learning games! TAKE IT ANYWHERE: The petite, portable tin is the perfect size to throw in a backpack or tote, keep in a glove compartment, stash in a suitcase, or keep in a pickleball gear bag. EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: This game is part of the After Dinner Amusements series, a collection of tiny tins filled with family-friendly prompts for exploring and engaging with the world around you.Perfect for: Fans and players of pickleball Coaches and instructors Families looking for a new fun activity Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking activities to share with kids

'Joan is an unforgettable anti-heroine. I don't think I'll ever stop thinking about her' ELIZABETH DAY 'So insanely good and true and twisted it'll make your teeth sweat' OLIVIA WILDE 'One of my favourite writers of all time' DUA LIPA 'Like a series of grenades exploding' MARIAN KEYES I drove myself out of New York City where a man shot himself in front of me. He was a gluttonous man and when his blood came out it looked like the blood of a pig. That's a cruel thing to think, I know. He did it in a restaurant where I was having dinner with another man, another married man. Do you see how this is going? But I wasn't always that way. I am depraved. I hope you like me. ------------ A FINALIST FOR THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2022 A 2021 Highlight for: Guardian - Sunday Express - Independent - New Statesman - Evening Standard - Cosmopolitan - Red - Grazia - Daily Mail - Daily Express - The Week - Irish Times - i - The Sun

Flavorful vegetarian versions of America's favorite one-dish meals: ramen, pho, bibimbap, dumplings, and burrito bowls A restorative bowl of vegetarian ramen sent Lukas Volger on a quest to capture the full flavor of all the one-bowl meals that are the rage today-but in vegetarian form. With the bowl as organizer, the possibilities for improvisational meals full of seasonal produce and herbs are nearly endless. Volger's ramen explorations led him from a simple bowl of miso ramen to a glorious summer ramen with corn broth, tomatoes, and basil. From there, he went on to the Vietnamese noodle soup pho, with combinations like caramelized spring onions, peas, and baby bok choy. His edamame dumplings with mint are served in soup or over salad, while spicy carrot dumplings appear over toasted quinoa and kale for a rounded dinner. Imaginative grain bowls range from ratatouille polenta to black rice burrito with avocado. And unlike their meatier counterparts, these dishes can be made in little time and without great expense. Volger also includes many tips, techniques, and indispensable base recipes perfected over years of cooking, including broths, handmade noodles, sauces, and garnishes. Photographs by Michael Harlan Turkell

'A modern masterpiece. Blacktail will consume you' - Marcus Kliewer , bestselling author of We Used to Live Here 'Blacktail is as glorious as it is gruesome' - V. E. Schwab , Sunday Times bestselling author of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil A wolf embarks on a primal hunt for revenge. Blacktail is a dark work of animal fiction from Scott Hawkins, the critically acclaimed author of The Library at Mount Char. Blacktail is a half-breed wolf, born to hunt. When he finds love beyond a garden wall, he dares to imagine a peaceful life - until men butcher his mate and unborn pups in a surgical act of cruelty. His grief ignites a rampage of torn throats and shattered bone, a slaughter so absolute it draws the gaze of an ancient feline witch. She sends him south to wake the sleeping Forest God and end the age of reason. Fuelled by a rage that frightens Hell itself, Blacktail wages war against men and the beasts who dare defend them. From a gore-soaked wilderness to a burning confrontation with Heaven, Blacktail is a feral odyssey of vengeance. The Forest God sleeps. But what will be the price of waking him? * * * 'Touching, horrifying, and entertaining . . . You should all get excited for this book' - Mark Lawrence , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book That Wouldn't Burn 'Blacktail is one to savor; one to delight in the eccentricities of; one to sit with long after it ends' - Olivie Blake , New York Times bestselling author of Girl Dinner 'Beautiful, brutal fantasy, red in tooth and claw' - Chuck Wendig , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Staircase in the Woods

“Perfect for any Gilmore Girls fan, creating by fans for fans, over 100,000 sold, this is the ultimate Gilmore Girls gift! The infamous appetites of the Gilmore Girls are given their due in this fun, unofficial cookbook inspired by the show. Fans will eat up the delicious recipes honoring the chefs who fuel the science-defying metabolisms of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore. Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the scene, author Kristi Carlson invites you to pull up a chair and dig in. Luke’s diner menu, Sookie’s eclectic inn fare, Emily’s fancy Friday Night Dinners, and town favorites are the key influences behind these tempting dishes. One hundred recipes, covering all the bases from appetizers and cocktails to entrées and desserts, invoke key episodes and daily scenes in the Gilmores’ lives. Prepare yourself for: Salmon Puffs Risotto Pumpkin Pancakes Rocky Road Cookies The Birthday Girl Cocktail And many more! With beautiful photos, helpful kitchen tips, and fun tidbits about the show, Eat Like a Gilmore is a must-have for any Gilmore Girls fan. Easy-to-follow recipes make it possible to cook and eat your way through Stars Hollow. So don your apron, preheat the oven, and put on your favorite episode. It’s time to Eat Like a Gilmore! Looking for more recipes? Check out Eat Like a Gilmore: Daily Cravings!

*** WINNER OF THE AGATHA AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY NOVEL 2021*** 'Makes most of her competitors seem like wannabes' THE TIMES 'Altogether extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST There is more to solving a crime than following the clues. Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings. On their first night in Paris, the Gamaches gather for a family dinner with Armand's godfather, the billionaire Stephen Horowitz. But the evening ends in horror when Stephen is knocked down and critically injured in what Armand is convinced is no accident, but a deliberate attempt on an elderly man's life. When a strange key is found in Stephen's possession it sends Armand on a desperate search for the truth that will take him from the top of the Tour Eiffel, to the bowels of the Paris Archives. And as Armand begins to uncover the secrets his godfather has kept hidden for decades, he finds himself ensnared in a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything - and everyone - he holds dear. For even the City of Light casts long shadows. And in that darkness devils hide . . . Millions of readers worldwide. One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.

The first book in the riotously funny dark romantasy series following a conflicted villain and his unstoppable bride who form the realm's most chaotic alliance. Perfect for fans of Assistant to the Villain . Step One: Kidnap someone cute. Step Two: Force her into marriage. Step Three: Try not to get feelings. When Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose kidnaps Lady Arabella and forces her to marry him, he expects an obedient bride. What he gets is a knife to the throat and a furious woman with demands of her own. He may need her heroic bloodline to achieve ultimate dominion, but she's not about to make it easy for him. After a lifetime of being treated like property, getting abducted by the realm's most notorious villain is just another Tuesday for Arabella. If she must be married to the infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) Dark Lord, she'll do it on her own terms. But when his plans go awry, Kazimir faces his most terrifying challenge yet: He must actually date his own wife. Between magical training sessions, playing golf with the eyeballs of his enemies and 'romantic' dinners gone spectacularly wrong, Kazimir's villainous seduction plans are failing at every turn. But, as they navigate magical explosions and jealous exes, the pair discover a far more terrifying prospect than war or magical catastrophe: They might actually be falling for each other. This dark and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love: A morally grey antihero (who stays that way) A strong heroine who embraces her dark side (she doesn't need rescuing, thanks) Touch her and die Hilarious, wicked banter and sizzling spice One bed/forced proximity Kidnapped bride/forced marriage Dark humour

The essential postpartum recovery guide and cookbook to help new moms replenish their bodies with 100+ easy, nutrient-packed recipes, plus meal plans and shopping lists The postpartum period brings major physical and emotional changes for new moms. While caring for a newborn is difficult, it's critical that mothers focus on replenishing their bodies after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Most postpartum resources focus on how to care for the baby, but The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook—written by registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Ashley Reaver—prioritizes the mom's self-care first. This book guides new moms through recovery during the 4th trimester, highlighting key nutrients needed to heal and restore their bodies. The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook features: 100+ simple, delicious recipes catered to postpartum nutrient needs Make-ahead breakfasts, one-handed lunches, and set-it-and-forget-it dinners Helpful trackers, grocery shopping lists, and targeted nutrition advice Easy meal-prepping tips and techniques for busy new moms Guidance on making self-care and proper nutrition a priority This one-of-a-kind resource equips new moms with everything they need to nourish themselves and their families in the critical postpartum period. Friends, relatives, or partners can also use this guide when looking to support a new mother with nourishing meals and self-care. Consider it a trusted companion during the challenging but precious early weeks and months of motherhood.

With an Introduction and Notes by Deborah Wynne, Chester College. Illustrated by Marcus Stone. Our Mutual Friend, Dickens' last complete novel, gives one of his most comprehensive and penetrating accounts of Victorian society. Its vision of a culture stifled by materialistic values emerges not just through its central narratives, but through its apparently incidental characters and scenes. The chief of its several plots centres on John Harmon who returns to England as his father's heir. He is believed drowned under suspicious circumstances - a situation convenient to his wish for anonymity until he can evaluate Bella Wilfer whom he must marry to secure his inheritance. The story is filled with colourful characters and incidents - the faded aristocrats and parvenus gathered at the Veneering's dinner table, Betty Higden and her terror of the workhouse and the greedy plottings of Silas Wegg.

'Grips like a python' DAILY MAIL ' A white-knuckle read that also provides food for thought' GUARDIAN 'A twisty, propulsive thrill-ride, and a hero who will keep surprising you' SAM BECKBESSINGER Claire's life changed forever one ordinary morning, on an ordinary train journey. Her actions that day saved hundreds of lives. But what looks like heroism in the heat of the moment can play out very differently in the courts and the eyes of the public. Especially when you have the blood of two men on your hands. Selfless and quick-thinking. Attention-seeking vigilante. Unrepentant murderer. Whichever she is, this is Claire's story of what happened that day. But is it the whole story? 'Thought-provoking and thoroughly compelling' B P WALTER, bestselling author of THE DINNER PARTY 'An excellent twist ... a tribute to tough post-menopausal women everywhere' LITERARY REVIEW The 10:12 is the perfect page-turning read for fans of Sarah Vaughan, Catherine Ryan Howard and Ava Glass that asks: how far would you go for the greater good?

Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience - classics which will endure for generations to come. A single person is missing for you, and the whole world is empty John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their daughter fall ill. At first they thought it was flu, then she was placed on life support. Days later, the Dunnes were sitting down to dinner when John suffered a massive and fatal coronary. This powerful book is Didion's 'attempt to make sense of the weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness'. The result is a personal yet universal portrait of marriage and life, in good times and bad, from one of the defining voices of American literature. 'Beautiful and devastating ... Didion has always been a precise, humane and meticulously truthful writer, but on the subject of death she becomes essential' Zadie Smith

No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want fresh, flavorful meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations—recipes that call for your favorite foods and take advantage of excellent (and readily available) ingredients. In the first book from the award-winning magazine Everyday Food, you'll find all of that: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that are quick enough to make any day of the week. Because a change in weather affects how we cook as much as what we cook, the recipes in Everyday Food are arranged by season. For spring, you'll find speedy preparations for main-course salads, chicken, and poached salmon that minimize time spent at the stove; summer features quick techniques for grilling the very best burgers and kabobs as well as no-cook pasta sauces; for fall, there are braised meats and hearty main-course soups; and winter provides new takes on rich one-dish meals, roasts and stews, and hearty baked pastas. Finally, a chapter on basics explains how to make year-round staples such as foolproof roast chicken, risotto, couscous, and chocolate sauce. Designed in a contemporary and easy-to-read format, Everyday Food boasts lush, full-color photography and plenty of suggestions for substitutions and variations. With Everyday Food, even the busiest on-the-go cook can look forward to meals that bring freshness, nutrition, and a range of flavors to dinner all week long.

The essential postpartum recovery guide and cookbook to help new moms replenish their bodies with 100+ easy, nutrient-packed recipes, plus meal plans and shopping lists The postpartum period brings major physical and emotional changes for new moms. While caring for a newborn is difficult, it's critical that mothers focus on replenishing their bodies after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Most postpartum resources focus on how to care for the baby, but The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook—written by registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Ashley Reaver—prioritizes the mom's self-care first. This book guides new moms through recovery during the 4th trimester, highlighting key nutrients needed to heal and restore their bodies. The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook features: 100+ simple, delicious recipes catered to postpartum nutrient needs Make-ahead breakfasts, one-handed lunches, and set-it-and-forget-it dinners Helpful trackers, grocery shopping lists, and targeted nutrition advice Easy meal-prepping tips and techniques for busy new moms Guidance on making self-care and proper nutrition a priority This one-of-a-kind resource equips new moms with everything they need to nourish themselves and their families in the critical postpartum period. Friends, relatives, or partners can also use this guide when looking to support a new mother with nourishing meals and self-care. Consider it a trusted companion during the challenging but precious early weeks and months of motherhood.

Not For Turning is the first volume of Charles Moore's authorized biography of Margaret Thatcher, the longest serving Prime Minister of the twentieth century and one of the most influential political figures of the postwar era. Charles Moore's biography of Margaret Thatcher, published after her death on 8 April 2013, immediately supersedes all earlier books written about her. At the moment when she becomes a historical figure, this book also makes her into a three dimensional one for the first time. It gives unparalleled insight into her early life and formation, especially through her extensive correspondence with her sister, which Moore is the first author to draw on. It recreates brilliantly the atmosphere of British politics as she was making her way, and takes her up to what was arguably the zenith of her power, victory in the Falklands. (This volume ends with the Falklands Dinner in Downing Street in November 1982.) Moore is clearly an admirer of his subject, but he does not shy away from criticising her or identifying weaknesses and mistakes where he feels it is justified. Based on unrestricted access to all Lady Thatcher's papers, unpublished interviews with her and all her major colleagues, this is the indispensable, fully rounded portrait of a towering figure of our times.

A bold and unflinchingly sexy (Vogue) debut novel about a young woman who follows her desires into a world of pleasure, decadence, and privilege, unraveling everything she thought she knew about sex . . . and herself.   One of the most entertaining books about sex I ve ever read . . . The perfect read for fans of Raven Leilani and Ottessa Moshfegh, this is a book that will have people talking. BuzzFeed Anytime I want, I can forsake this dinner party and jump into real life. Eve Babitz Eve has an adoring girlfriend, an impulsive streak, and a secret fear that she s wasting her brief youth with just one person. So one evening she posts some nudes online. This is how Eve meets Olivia, and through Olivia the charismatic Nathan. Despite her better instincts, the three soon begin a relationship one that disturbs Eve as much as it enthralls her.  As each act of their complicated, three-way affair unfolds across a cold and glittering New York, Eve is forced to confront the questions that most consume her: What do we bring to sex? What does it reveal of ourselves, and one another? And how do we reconcile what we want with what we think we should want?  In the way only great fiction can, Acts of Service takes between its teeth the contradictions written all over our ideas of sex and sexuality. At once juicy and intellectually challenging, sacred and profane, Lillian Fishman s riveting debut is bold, unabashed, and required reading of the most pleasurable sort.

2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ONE OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES' TOP 5 FICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR ONE OF TIME AND SLATE'S TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR Named one of the BEST BOOKS OF 2022 by NPR, Vogue, Vulture, BuzzFeed, Harper's Bazaar, and more One of the buzziest, most human novels of the year breathless, dizzying, and completely beautiful. Vogue Dazzling and wholly original...[written] with such mordant wit, insight, and specificity, it feels like watching a new literary star being born in real time. Entertainment Weekly From a brilliant new voice comes an electrifying novel of a young immigrant building a life for herself a warm, dazzling, and profound saga of queer love, friendship, work, and precarity in twenty-first century America Graduating into the long maw of an American recession, Sneha is one of the fortunate ones. She s moved to Milwaukee for an entry-level corporate job that, grueling as it may be, is the key that unlocks every door: she can pick up the tab at dinner with her new friend Tig, get her college buddy Thom hired alongside her, and send money to her parents back in India. She begins dating women soon developing a burning crush on Marina, a beguiling and beautiful dancer who always seems just out of reach. But before long, trouble arrives. Painful secrets rear their heads; jobs go off the rails; evictions loom. Sneha struggles to be truly close and open with anybody, even as her friendships deepen, even as she throws herself headlong into a dizzying romance with Marina. It s then that Tig begins to draw up a radical solution to their problems, hoping to save them all. A beautiful and capacious novel rendered in singular, unforgettable prose, All This Could Be Different is a wise, tender, and riveting group portrait of young people forging love and community amidst struggle, and a moving story of one immigrant s journey to make her home in the world.

Spark meaningful conversations and create special memories with this unique deck of 100 cards featuring questions on hobbies, aspirations, fears, likes and dislikes, creativity, faith, and more in a beautiful keepsake box. In our frenetic, technology-focused culture, finding time for meaningful face-to-face interaction with loved ones can prove difficult. Fortunately, The Daily Question Conversation Card Set offers an easy quick-start guide for doing just that. Inspired by the popularity of the Daily Question series, this conversation card set is an invitation to new and exciting discussions around the table, in the car, or anywhere else you might take them. With one question on each beautifully designed card, this unique deck offers individuals and families a launching pad to topics in five categories--Family & Friends, Fun & Entertainment, Faith, Travel, and Then & Now: What is something you own that is really old and why do you hang on to it? When do you feel closest to God? What is the best advice you've ever gotten? What do you wish people knew about you? What is the hardest thing about being a person of faith in today's culture? Packaged in a handy box with category tabs for easy reference, these conversation cards are the ideal companion for family dinners, road trips, small groups, and book clubs. Whether the conversations are thought-provoking or just good for a laugh, all of the questions will encourage lasting memories.

Get top marks in the kitchen, with over 130 easy, cheap and delicious vegetarian recipes for students. Never mind essays and exams - one of the biggest challenges you'll face at university is fending for yourself in the kitchen, especially if you're vegetarian. The Hungry Student Vegetarian Cookbook will take you from freshers' week to graduation, all on a seriously tight budget. You'll never have to resort to a can of baked beans again! Whether you want a simple dinner, a quick lunch between lectures, exam fuel or a slap-up meal to impress your housemates, these easy-to-follow recipes are designed specially for students and include all your favourites. Enjoy veggie lasagne, bolognese, fajitas and chilli, as well as ideas for soups, casseroles, pasta bakes, jacket potatoes and homemade dips. Plus morning-after breakfasts and simple but knockout desserts and sweet treats, such as chocolate fudge brownies, sticky toffee pudding and lemon cheesecake. With photographs to show what you're aiming at, advice on equipment and stocking your cupboard (even in a tiny shared kitchen!), and essential hints and tips - including how not to poison your friends - you won't want to leave home without The Hungry Student Vegetarian Cookbook.

Winner of the Betty Trask Award, Never Mind is the first in Edward St Aubyn's semi-autobiographical Patrick Melrose novels. 'Perhaps the most brilliant English novelist of his generation' - Alan Hollinghurst At his mother's family house in the south of France, Patrick Melrose has the run of a magical garden. Bravely imaginative and self-sufficient, five-year-old Patrick encounters the volatile lives of adults with care. His father, David, rules with considered cruelty, and Eleanor, his mother, has retreated into drink. They are expecting guests for dinner. But this afternoon is unlike the chain of summer days before, and the shocking events that precede the guests' arrival tear Patrick's world in two. Never Mind was originally published, along with Bad News and Some Hope, as part of a three book omnibus, also called Some Hope. 'At once epic and intimate, appalling and comic, the novels are masterpieces, each and every one' - Maggie O'Farrell, author of The Marriage Portrait Adapted for TV for Sky Atlantic and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as aristocratic addict, Patrick. Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PARADE MAGAZINE - ONE OF FALL'S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS AARP'S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL CRIMEREADS - ONE OF THE BEST TRADITIONAL MYSTERIES OF THE YEAR GLOBE AND MAIL - TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE YEAR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR - ONE OF THE BEST NOVELS OF THE YEAR KIRKUS REVIEWS - ONE OF THE BEST MYSTERIES/THRILLERS OF THE YEAR LIBRARY JOURNAL - ONE OF THE BEST CRIME FICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR All the Devils Are Here, the 16th novel by #1 bestselling author Louise Penny finds Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Quebec investigating a sinister plot in the City of Light On their first night in Paris, the Gamaches gather as a family for a bistro dinner with Armand's godfather, the billionaire Stephen Horowitz. Walking home together after the meal, they watch in horror as Stephen is knocked down and critically injured in what Gamache knows is no accident, but a deliberate attempt on the elderly man's life. When a strange key is found in Stephen's possession it sends Armand, his wife Reine-Marie, and his former second-in-command at the Sûreté, Jean-Guy Beauvoir, from the top of the Tour d'Eiffel, to the bowels of the Paris Archives, from luxury hotels to odd, coded, works of art. It sends them deep into the secrets Armand's godfather has kept for decades. A gruesome discovery in Stephen's Paris apartment makes it clear the secrets are more rancid, the danger far greater and more imminent, than they realized. Soon the whole family is caught up in a web of lies and deceit. In order to find the truth, Gamache will have to decide whether he can trust his friends, his colleagues, his instincts, his own past. His own family. For even the City of Light casts long shadows. And in that darkness devils hide.

Bloomsbury presents Zombie and Brain Are Friends by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, read by Callan Friesen An instant New York Times bestseller! Gustavo, the Shy Ghost meets Zombie in Love in this story about a young zombie who must decide: Are brains friends…or food? Zeb comes from a family of farmers—zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets…until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner? This irresistibly adorable picture book is the perfect read aloud for Halloween season and beyond, and is sure to be a spooky staple for young readers.

For one 1970's family, the center may not hold, but it certainly does fold. In 1978 Jimmy Carter mediates the Camp David Accords, Fleetwood Mac tops charts with Rumours, Starsky fights crime with Hutch, and twelve-year-old Lou Cove is uprooted from the Upper West Side of Manhattan to Salem, Massachusetts- a backwater town of witches, Puritans, and sea-captain wannabes. After his eighth move in a dozen years, Lou figures he should just resign himself to a teenage purgatory of tedious paper routes, school bullies, and unrequited lust for every girl he likes. Then one October morning an old friend of Lou's father, free-wheeling (and free-loving) Howie Gordon arrives at the Cove doorstep from California with his beautiful wife Carly. Howie is everything Lou wants to be: handsome as a movie star, built like a god and in possession of an unstoppable confidence. Then, over Thanksgiving dinner, Howie drops a bombshell. Holding up an issue of Playgirl Magazine, he flips to the center and there he is, Mr. November in all his natural glory. Howie has his eye on becoming the next Burt Reynolds, and a wild idea for how to do it: win Playgirl's Man of the Year. And he knows just who should manage his campaign. As Lou and Howie canvas Salem for every vote in town - little old ladies at bridge club, the local town witch, construction workers on break and everyone in between - Lou is forced to juggle the perils of adolescence with the pursuit of Hollywood stardom. Man of the Year is the improbable true story of Lou's thirteenth year, one very unusual campaign, and the unexpected guest who changes everything.

It has been a year since Ella started working as a cam girl. She meets an older gentleman online, and he promises to give her everything that she could ever want in exchange for one thing: her company. Ella's summer as a sugar baby is full of fancy dinners, expensive clothes, trips and most importantly, it is a continuation of her sexual awakening. But when Ella runs into an old boyfriend, everything reaches a turning point, and she is forced to make a choice. Sugar Girl is the second short story in the series about Ella, a young and inexperienced woman who explores herself and her sexuality. Sugar Girl is the free-standing sequel to Cam Girl.

Beth wants to love her new home on a quiet suburban street. She wishes she could make friends with her beautiful neighbour Oksana. She longs for a new group of friends. Welcoming neighbours to visit. Coffee dates and dinner parties. But life here feels so closed. Then Beth runs into Oksana's garden one day to fetch her runaway dog, and she sees something shocking that makes her wonder who her new neighbours really are. A girl in the window. A pale desperate face. A hastily scribbled sign bearing only two words. HELP ME. Who is the girl? What are the neighbours hiding? Sometimes, it's the most perfect neighbours that hide the most terrible secrets.

"The best book of the summer." - InStyle "I LOVED this novel....If you have ever sung along to a hit on the radio, in any decade, then you will devour Mary Jane at 45 rpm." —Nick Hornby Almost Famous meets Daisy Jones & The Six in this "delightful" (New York Times Book Review) piece of book club fiction about a fourteen-year-old girl's coming of age in 1970s Baltimore, caught between her straight-laced family and the progressive family she nannies for—who happen to be secretly hiding a famous rock star and his movie star wife for the summer. In 1970s Baltimore, fourteen-year-old Mary Jane loves cooking with her mother, singing in her church choir, and enjoying her family's subscription to the Broadway Showtunes of the Month record club. Shy, quiet, and bookish, she's glad when she lands a summer job as a nanny for the daughter of a local doctor. A respectable job, Mary Jane's mother says. In a respectable house. The house may look respectable on the outside, but inside it's a literal and figurative mess: clutter on every surface, Impeachment: Now More Than Ever bumper stickers on the doors, cereal and takeout for dinner. And even more troublesome (were Mary Jane's mother to know, which she does not): the doctor is a psychiatrist who has cleared his summer for one important job—helping a famous rock star dry out. A week after Mary Jane starts, the rock star and his movie star wife move in for a summer that promises unforgettable rock and roll fiction. Over the course of the summer, Mary Jane introduces her new household to crisply ironed clothes and a family dinner schedule, and has a front-row seat to a liberal world of sex, drugs, and rock and roll (not to mention group therapy). Caught between the lifestyle she's always known and the future she's only just realized is possible, Mary Jane will arrive at September with a new idea about what she wants out of life, and what kind of person she's going to be.

From Australia's bestselling and most trusted cook comes a stunning new book featuring super-fresh, super-fast recipes to help you feel nourished and energised ... and ready to savour life. 'One of the questions I get asked most frequently is if I still cook at home. The answer is yes. Absolutely. As often as possible.' There are days when it feels as though there's barely time to eat dinner, let alone prepare it. Donna knows on days like these, we all need a little Everyday Fresh in our lives. We all want to create delicious meals packed with flavour and everything that's good for us, with a minimum of fuss. And that's exactly what Donna Hay delivers. 'Simple made special' is the foundation of almost every recipe Donna has ever written. She's all about the classics, but also about a flexible, fresher approach to eating. She's constantly on the lookout for ways to make something easier, healthier, quicker or a little more on-trend - and she also loves a cheat, a quick-fix or anything that can be made in one bowl, that still tastes great. 'If I can create a dish that makes someone feel better because it's mouth-wateringly delicious, packed with nourishing vegetables, or helps them bring a little more balance to their life - that's success!'

Take a trip to the Yorkshire village of Burley Bridge, where a very special little cookbook shop is about to open its doors... In the beginning... Kitty Cartwright has always solved her problems in the kitchen. Her cookbooks are her life, and there isn't an issue that 'Cooking with Aspic' can't fix. Her only wish is that she had a book entitled 'Rustling Up Dinner When Your Husband Has Left You'. Forty years later... On Rosemary Lane, Della Cartwright plans to open a very special little bookshop. Not knowing what to do with the hundreds of cookbooks her mother left her, she now wants to share their recipes with the world - and no amount of aspic will stand in her way. But with her family convinced it's a hare-brained scheme, Della starts to wonder if she's made a terrible decision. One thing's for sure: she's about to find out... Lose yourself in Della's world of food, family and friends. The perfect read for fans of Trisha Ashley and Carole Matthews.

'There's only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life.' Fern Castle works in her local library. She has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. And she avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises as much as possible. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be . . . dangerous. When Rose discovers that she cannot fall pregnant, Fern sees her chance to pay her sister back for everything Rose has done for her. Fern can have a baby for Rose. She just needs to find a father. Simple. Fern's mission will shake the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stir up dark secrets that she long thought were buried. **************************************************** Praise for Sally Hepworth: 'Women's fiction at its finest' LIANE MORIARTY 'Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted' ADELE PARKS 'The characters are so beautifully drawn and it was an emotional read, but I couldn't put it down' HEIDI PARKS 'Sally demonstrates that you don't need outlandish situations and monstrous characters to write a thoroughly engrossing, suspenseful thriller, and her writing feels so effortless' EMMA CURTIS ' It's not often that such a gripping page-turner can be so moving' SARAH NAUGHTON 'Cleverly plotted and completely compelling' NICOLA MORIARTY