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Culled from the extensive archives of one of the most renowned graffiti photographers of all time comes this remarkable collection of previously unpublished images of New York’s graffiti scene in the 1980s. If you were a graffiti writer in 1980s New York City, you wanted Martha Cooper to document your work—and she probably did. Cooper has spent decades immortalizing art that is often overlooked, and usually illegal. Her first book, 1984’s »Subway Art« (a collaboration with Henry Chalfant), is affectionately referred to by graffiti artists as the »bible«. To create »Spray Nation«, Cooper and editor Roger Gastman pored through hundreds of thousands of 35mm Kodachrome slides, painstakingly selecting and digitizing them. The photos range from obscure tags to intimate portraits, action shots, walls, and subway cars painted inside and out. They are accompanied by heartfelt essays celebrating Cooper’s drive, spirit, and singular vision. The images capture a gritty New York era that is gone forever. And although the original pieces (as well as many of their creators) have been lost, these resplendent photos feel as immediate and powerful as a subway train thundering down the tracks.

'A magnificent treasury . . . a fascinating tour de force.' Observer 'Year of Wonder is an absolute treat - the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.' Eddie Redmayne Classical music for everyone - an inspirational piece of music for every day of the year, celebrating composers from the medieval era to the present day, written by award-winning violinist and broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill. Have you ever heard a piece of music so beautiful it stops you in your tracks? Or wanted to discover more about classical music but had no idea where to begin? Year of Wonder is a unique celebration of classical music by an author who wants to share its diverse wonders with you and to encourage a love for this musical genre, whether you are a complete novice or a lifetime enthusiast. Burton-Hill chooses one piece of music for each day of the year, with a short explanation about the composer to put it into context, and brings the music alive in a modern and playful way, while also extolling the positive mindfulness element of giving yourself some time every day to listen to something uplifting or beautiful. Thoughtfully curated and expertly researched, this is a book of classical music to keep you company: whoever you are, wherever you're from. Customer reviews: 'A wonderful book... moved me to tears.' 'Takes you by the hand and dazzles you with a classical music education in the smallest of daily morsels... You can't help but smile when you read it.'' 'Combining useful and accessible text along with truly inspirational choices means I'm looking forward to a year of inspiration and delight!' 'I absolutely love this book and its wonderful anecdotes. I will cherish it forever.' 'Much appreciated by my husband as a gift for his birthday.' Playlists are available on most streaming music platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.

Once upon a time there was a blacksmith named Jack Oldfield. He was regarded as particularly miserly and addicted to drink. On All Hallows' Eve, the Devil himself appeared to him in a tavern and wanted to claim his soul. But Jack negotiated for one final drink. Since the Devil had no money with him, he transformed himself into a coin to pay for the drink. Jack quickly pocketed this coin in his purse, which contained a small silver cross, so the Devil could not transform back. Thereupon the Devil promised to leave him in peace for several more years. When the Devil came ten years later to claim Jack's soul again, Jack arranged with the Devil to have one last apple as a final meal from the apple tree. The Devil climbed the tree and Jack thereupon carved a cross into the trunk as quickly as he could. The Devil could thus no longer climb down from the tree and was trapped. Therefore the Devil promised to leave Jack's soul in peace for all eternity. When Jack died of natural causes decades later, he was turned away from Heaven's gate. But when he knocked at the Devil's door, the Devil likewise sent him away because he had made him a promise. However, the Devil did give him a piece of hellfire, and so Jack has wandered ever since in the gloomy in-between world with the hellfire, which he placed in a turnip he had brought with him...

In this thrilling sapphic love story, the epic sequel to Ally North's viral BookTok sensation, a sheltered preacher's daughter is no longer the one who needs saving-and it's up to her to free the woman she loves. Summer, 1852. Abby Proctor has made her choice-she's racing back to Wry to save Joey "JT London," the outlaw she's fallen in love with. But time is running out-the ghosts of Abby's past are giving chase, they're not going to let her go without a fight, and Joey is a wanted woman with a target on her back. Then, in the wake of a devastating incident, Joey disappears, leaving Abby in the desert alone. But Abby is no longer the same scared woman who was kidnapped from a train. She's determined to pick up all the broken pieces Joey left behind-determined to find Lewis and the children, and to build a new life for them in Gauntlet's Landing with her own two hands. While gallows are being built in the town center, and whispers of the fate that awaits her notorious outlaw drift across the dessert, Abby realizes the only way to keep Joey safe is to find her before anyone else can. Before the past separates them forever.

From the authors of the best-selling series CHERRINGHAMWhen heart-throb American tennis coach Todd Winters careens off the road in his speeding car one night and plunges in the river, it seems like a tragic accident. But Winters was a young man with many dangerous secrets, and Harry and Kat discover there's no shortage of people who wanted him out of the picture. Soon they discover clear evidence: the accident was no accident at all. And now Harry and Kat had best be careful too... even in the genteel world of the Mydworth Lawn Tennis Club, a desperate murderer could be ready to kill again.Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series "Piece of Cake". He is also the lead in the BBC series "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries", based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.

Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet againAnother Man's Poison is the fifth mystery novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.Molly Palmer-Jones arrives at her aunt Ursula's house one morning, only to find her body slumped lifeless on the sofa . . .Ursula Ottway's beautiful cottage is wanted by her landlord, politician Marcus Grenville, so he can convert it into a holiday residence. So when Ursula discovers that the illegal use of poisoned bait on Grenville's land has killed not only a rare bird of prey but her two beloved cats, she storms to his house and threatens revenge.Shocked and saddened to find Ursula's body the morning after this conflict, Molly and her husband George decide to piece together a picture of Ursula's last days. And it soon becomes clear that, for many people on the estate, hers was a very convenient death.The Palmer-Joneses embark on a murder investigation but even their professional expertise doesn't prepare them for what is to follow. A lifetime's worth of secrets must surface before a killer can finally be brought to justice . . .

Before Xaden Riorson, there was Josh Walker: a deeply emotional and angsty New Adult romance from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing. Josh and Ember's rollercoaster love story from Full Measures continues . . . Josh Walker is loyal, reckless and every girl's dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he's craved since his high school days. Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates-even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan as a medevac pilot. Filling their last days together with love and plans for their future doesn't temper Ember's fears, and if there's one thing she's learned from her father's death, it's that there are some obstacles even love can't conquer . . . *** Why do readers love the Flight & Glory series? 'This is one of those series that I think keeps getting better with every book' 'Rebecca Yarros!!! How dare you!! I sobbed! Screamed! Laughed! So many emotions' 'Went into this fully knowing my heart would be in pieces . . . and it was worth it' 'By far one of my favorites of Rebeccas . . . I was giggling and kicking my feet the whole time' 'Rebecca Yarros is possibly my new go to author . . . I feel complete after this book' 'A fast-paced read, with twists you won't appreciate until the final reveal. Exceptional writing and a beautiful storyline' 'Damn Rebecca Yarros did it again . . . How does she draw you in and make you feel so deeply for these characters?' 'This series broke my heart and healed it all the same' 'I am so obsessed with this entire series' There are five heart-stopping books in the Flight & Glory series to become obsessed with. Don't miss out: FULL MEASURES EYES TURNED SKYWARD BEYOND WHAT IS GIVEN HALLOWED GROUND THE REALITY OF EVERYTHING

In this thrilling sapphic love story, the epic sequel to Ally North’s viral BookTok sensation, a sheltered preacher’s daughter is no longer the one who needs saving—and it’s up to her to free the woman she loves. Summer, 1852. Abby Proctor has made her choice—she’s racing back to Wry to save Joey “JT London;” the outlaw she’s fallen in love with. But time is running out—the ghosts of Abby’s past are giving chase, they’re not going to let her go without a fight, and Joey is a wanted woman with a target on her back. Then, in the wake of a devastating incident, Joey disappears, leaving Abby in the desert alone. But Abby is no longer the same scared woman who was kidnapped from a train. She’s determined to pick up all the broken pieces Joey left behind—determined to find Lewis and the children, and to build a new life for them in Gauntlet’s Landing with her own two hands. While gallows are being built in the town center, and whispers of the fate that awaits her notorious outlaw drift across the dessert, Abby realizes the only way to keep Joey safe is to find her before anyone else can. Before the past separates them forever.

An inventive, unique, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman's family across twentieth-century Russia, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany. Katja Petrowskaja wanted to create a kind of family tree, charting relatives who had scattered across multiple countries and continents. Her idea blossomed into this striking and highly original work of narrative nonfiction, an account of her search for meaning within the stories of her ancestors. In a series of short meditations, Petrowskaja delves into family legends, introducing a remarkable cast of characters: Judas Stern, her great-uncle, who shot a German diplomatic attaché in 1932 and was sentenced to death; her grandfather Semyon, who went underground with a new name during the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, forever splitting their branch of the family from the rest; her grandmother Rosa, who ran an orphanage in the Urals for deaf-mute Jewish children; her Ukrainian grandfather Vasily, who disappeared during World War II and reappeared without explanation forty-one years later-and settled back into the family as if he'd never been gone; and her great-grandmother, whose name may have been Esther, who alone remained in Kiev and was killed by the Nazis. How do you talk about what you can't know, how do you bring the past to life? To answer this complex question, Petrowskaja visits the scenes of these events, reflecting on a fragmented and traumatized century and bringing to light family figures who threaten to drift into obscurity. A true search for the past reminiscent of Jonathan Safran Foer's Everything Is Illuminated, Daniel Mendelsohn's The Lost, and Michael Chabon's Moonglow, Maybe Esther is a poignant, haunting investigation of the effects of history on one family.

Culled from the extensive archives of one of the most renowned graffiti photographers of all time comes this remarkable collection of previously unpublished images of New York's graffiti scene in the 1980s.If you were a graffiti writer in 1980s New York City, you wanted Martha Cooper to document your work-and she probably did. Cooper has spent decades immortalizing art that is often overlooked, and usually illegal. Her first book, 1984's »Subway Art« (a collaboration with Henry Chalfant), is affectionately referred to by graffiti artists as the »bible«. To create »Spray Nation«, Cooper and editor Roger Gastman pored through hundreds of thousands of 35mm Kodachrome slides, painstakingly selecting and digitizing them. The photos range from obscure tags to intimate portraits, action shots, walls, and subway cars painted inside and out. They are accompanied by heartfelt essays celebrating Cooper's drive, spirit, and singular vision. The images capture a gritty New York era that is gone forever. And although the original pieces (as well as many of their creators) have been lost, these resplendent photos feel as immediate and powerful as a subway train thundering down the tracks.

A bundle of books #2 (THE PERFECT BLOCK) and #3 (THE PERFECT HOUSE) in Blake Pierce's Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Mystery series! This bundle offers books two and three in one convenient file, with over 100,000 words of reading. In THE PERFECT BLOCK, rookie criminal profiler Jessie Hunt, 29, picks up the pieces of her broken life and leaves suburbia to start a new life in downtown Los Angeles. But when a wealthy socialite is murdered, Jessie, assigned the case, finds herself back in the world of picture-perfect suburbia, hunting a deranged killer amidst the false facades of normalcy and sociopathic women. In THE PERFECT HOUSE, Jessie Hunt fresh from the FBI Academy, returns to find herself hunted by her murderous father, locked in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Meanwhile, she must race to stop a killer in a new case that leads her deep into suburbia—and to the brink of her own psyche. The key to her survival, she realizes, lies in deciphering her past—a past she never wanted to face again. An emotionally wrought psychological suspense with layered characters, small-town ambiance and heart-pounding suspense, the Jessie Hunt psychological suspense series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTESELLING INTO DARKNESS series, is OUT NOW A DARK AND STEAMY MOTORCYCLE CLUB ROMANCE FROM THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIGHTS OUT Jakob Larson is going to be the death of me. That's what I think every time he strides into my bar. The Kings of Kearny run this small Texas town, and Jakob is their chief enforcer. The Viking, they call him. He's a criminal. As dangerous as he is sexy. The kind of man who makes my inner cavewoman sit up and take notice. I'm ready to indulge her desires, but just for one night. Unfortunately, Jakob has other plans. Someone in town is breaking one of the cardinal rules set by the leader of The Kings, and Jakob thinks they're using my grandmother's nursing home to do it. Now I'm neck-deep in trouble with him, and every time I think I've figured out what's really going on, Jakob reveals another piece of the puzzle. I need to figure out how far I'm willing to go to protect this town. How far I'm willing to go with Jakob. Because if I fall for him, there's no going back. No hope for a peaceful ending. But Jakob is the kind of man who makes me think that peaceful is overrated, and that descending into darkness with him could lead to something even better than a Happily Ever After. Readers are going wild for The Kings of Kearny! 'Brought me back to life. Fantastic story, great characters, hot, steamy and dangerous' 'Absolutely fell in love with this book. The characters were so authentic' 'The MMC is delicious. Adding him to the book boyfriend list' 'Everything I wanted in a small town motorcycle gang romance . . . the heat between these two sizzles' 'SO GOOD! . . . The banter in this book was seriously so fun' 'Loved this book more than I could describe in words!!! . . . Highly recommended' Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells and Seeing Red, a jaded woman reluctantly returns to her hometown—and to the cowboy who broke her heart and drove her away. She spent years trying to forget. He’ll do anything to make her remember. Wells Canyon is the last place Blair Hart wants to be. Yet when her mother falls ill, she has no choice except to return to the hometown she’s avoided for over a decade. In a town this small, she knows there’s no way she can avoid the cowboy who tore her life to pieces all those years ago, but that doesn’t mean she’s prepared for the way Denver Wells can turn back time with a single smile. Since Denver’s world came crashing down thirteen years ago, he’s somehow managed to keep his demons at bay . . . that is, until Blair Hart’s return knocks him from his saddle. But if he wants her back, he’ll have to prove he can be the man she needs—the same one she used to love. Throwing herself into the role of caregiver, Blair doesn’t have the time to sift through their messy history even if she wanted to. And Denver’s going to need a lot more than his usual cowboy charm to convince Blair he’s worth a change of heart. Don’t miss any of Bailey Hannah’s steamy Wells Ranch series: ALIVE AND WELLS SEEING RED CHANGE OF HART

Are you jealous, Ward? Exceedingly. Your attention belongs to me. The future is loading . . . For decades, the world has been caught in a cold war between two powerful nations: Medaluo and Atahua. The Medan orphans who live in Atahua suffer the cost. Their enrolment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy. Eighteen-year-old Eirale is one such orphan. Having recently graduated and joined NileCorp's forces, she's doing well for herself - until Atahua's most wanted anarchist frames her for assassinating a government official and she's given a choice: cooperate with him to search for a dangerous program in Medaluo or go down for treason. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Lia is close to her own graduation when she's paired with her academic nemesis for one final assignment. But when they are ordered to infiltrate Medaluo in virtual reality, Lia quickly realises there is much more at stake than her school ranking. As Eirale and Lia tear through Medaluo on separate courses, the two start to suspect they are pieces in a larger conspiracy - and the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision. From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival. 'A high-voltage, whip-smart adventure' AVA REID 'A cyberpunk masterpiece' XIRAN JAY ZHAO TROPES Multiple POVs Cyberpunk aesthetic 🦾 Found family 🔍 Rebellion READERS LOVE COLDWIRE 'This book is really the definition of ESCAPE' 'It's captivating and well rounded' 'It was also a thought-provoking read' 'A wild ride filled with twists and turns you definitely do not want to miss' 'Chloe Gong YOU MASTERMIND?!?!'

GAME ON, the final book from the MULTI-MILLION BESTESELLING INTO DARKNESS series, is OUT NOW A DARK AND STEAMY MOTORCYCLE CLUB ROMANCE FROM THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIGHTS OUT Jakob Larson is going to be the death of me. That's what I think every time he strides into my bar. The Kings of Kearny run this small Texas town, and Jakob is their chief enforcer. The Viking, they call him. He's a criminal. As dangerous as he is sexy. The kind of man who makes my inner cavewoman sit up and take notice. I'm ready to indulge her desires, but just for one night. Unfortunately, Jakob has other plans. Someone in town is breaking one of the cardinal rules set by the leader of The Kings, and Jakob thinks they're using my grandmother's nursing home to do it. Now I'm neck-deep in trouble with him, and every time I think I've figured out what's really going on, Jakob reveals another piece of the puzzle. I need to figure out how far I'm willing to go to protect this town. How far I'm willing to go with Jakob. Because if I fall for him, there's no going back. No hope for a peaceful ending. But Jakob is the kind of man who makes me think that peaceful is overrated, and that descending into darkness with him could lead to something even better than a Happily Ever After. Readers are going wild for The Kings of Kearny! 'Brought me back to life. Fantastic story, great characters, hot, steamy and dangerous' 'Absolutely fell in love with this book. The characters were so authentic' 'The MMC is delicious. Adding him to the book boyfriend list' 'Everything I wanted in a small town motorcycle gang romance . . . the heat between these two sizzles' 'SO GOOD! . . . The banter in this book was seriously so fun' 'Loved this book more than I could describe in words!!! . . . Highly recommended' Lights Out, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, April 2025.

She hides her scars from everyone. He sees the treasure she has forgotten how to believe in. Kai used to have a life. A job she was good at. Friends who knew her laugh. A boyfriend she thought might one day become forever. Then the generation ship crashed on Tajss, and one terrible moment stole the face she recognized, the future she wanted, and the courage to let anyone look at her. Now she keeps her hair over her scars and her eyes on the floor. Scrub the corridors. Avoid conversation. Eat alone. Sleep alone. Repeat. It is not much of a life, but at least no one has to pretend not to pity her. Then Provyd notices her. Huge, winged, and impossibly gentle, the Zmaj warrior should terrify her. Instead, he offers her a piece of epis to ease the pain in her damaged jaw. He learns how to court a human female one careful gesture at a time. A leaf. A gift. A smile. A candlelit path into the desert. Kai does not understand why he keeps coming back. Provyd does. The moment she fell into his arms, his dragon knew. Kai is his treasure. His mate. The female he would wait an eternity to claim if patience is what she needs. But Kai has spent too long believing her scars make her unlovable, and Provyd cannot simply tell her she is beautiful. He has to help her believe she can be seen. Every quiet moment with him tempts Kai back toward the world she abandoned. Toward laughter. Toward touch. Toward the friends she pushed away because their grief and guilt hurt too much to face. But opening her heart means risking more than rejection. It means stepping out from behind the curtain of her hair and discovering whether she is still brave enough to live. Provyd sees his treasure. Kai has to decide if she can see herself through his eyes. Her Scarred Heart is a steamy alien dragon romance featuring a scarred heroine and a patient protective Zmaj warrior. It has a guaranteed happy for now as the world continues on.

Presley Reed has always been the family's quiet catastrophe-the bookish sister with the cracked glasses and the cheerleader's body she hides under oversized cardigans, the one who fumbles every grade, every boyfriend, every chance to make her parents proud. While her older brother collects trophies and praise like loose change, she collects disappointments. She tells herself she can live with being the lesser sibling. She tells herself a lot of things. What she can't tell herself anymore is that she doesn't notice the way he watches her. The way his eyes follow her across rooms. The way his hand lingers a beat too long on the small of her back. The way he corners her in narrow hallways with that slow, knowing smirk-like he can already see straight through her thick lenses to the desperate, ruined want underneath. When Presley finally tries to push him away, she discovers something terrifying: he doesn't intend to let her. He's spent years watching the failure she's become, and now he wants to claim every broken piece of her for himself. He wants to strip her down to nothing-no glasses, no defenses, no dignity-until the only identity she has left is the one he carves into her skin with teeth and bruising hands. What begins as a forbidden confrontation in a sweltering hallway spirals into a brutal, possessive unraveling. Across one devastating night, Presley learns that her brother doesn't just want her body. He wants her surrender. Her ruin. Her devotion. He wants to fuck the failure out of her and replace it with something far more dangerous: belonging. And the worst, most shameful truth of all? She's been waiting her whole life to be wanted like this. Her Dark Desire is a scorching, unflinching descent into taboo obsession-a story of dominance, degradation, and the kind of dark intimacy that doesn't ask permission. For readers who like their romance raw, their power dynamics unapologetic, and their forbidden lines crossed with both hands. Warning: This novel contains explicit incest, rough non-consensual elements that evolve into desperate consent, anal play, choking, biting, marking, degradation, and unrepentantly filthy language. Intended for adult readers with a taste for the truly dark. If you need it soft, look elsewhere. If you need it to hurt-welcome home.

Tori Beck grew up thinking that God was always on the verge of hating her. God didn't seem like a being she wanted to like, but she also didn't want to be on his bad side. As a result, she did everything in her power to please him. As she grew up and listened to the stories of others - through jail ministry, walking alongside friends struggling with addiction, suicidal ideation, and self-harm, working on a Native American reservation, traveling abroad, and all of the things she learned through college and grad school - her experience became increasingly incongruent with what she thought she believed. This incongruence built up for many years until she couldn't take it anymore: She pulled one block from her carefully constructed tower of theology, and it toppled without hesitation. Tori's remaining pieces of faith seemed hopeless, so she thought about walking away completely. Why bother when it seemed like there was nothing redeemable left in Christianity? What was the point when she had become such a problem in her faith circles? But she couldn't shake what she was beginning to learn about Jesus, now with fresh eyes; she couldn't help but take another look. Something About Jesus is a memoir about her process of deconstruction, searching, questioning, raging, and getting to know the Jesus that was there all along while being pushed out of church spaces for "straying." The process of her deconstruction was long, winding, and at times, excruciating. But another reality competes for prominence in this story: it was all worth it. The freedom and peace she found on this side of deconstruction is unmatched. Best of all, she has finally come to know the Jesus who was hidden from her for so long.

Discover the long-awaited new book from the author of Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories. The perfect Christmas gift for graphic novel fans! 'The week after I finished the last page of Jimmy Corrigan I immediately started a new long story based on characters who had originated as parodies, but whom now I wanted to humanize... amidst a setting of memories of my Omaha childhood and Nebraska upbringing.' (Chris Ware, Monograph) Now, twenty years later, Ware is publishing Rusty Brown in book form. It is, he says, 'a fully interactive, full-colour articulation of the time-space interrelationships of six complete consciousnesses on a single Midwestern American day and the tiny piece of human grit about which they involuntarily orbit.' The six characters are Rusty Brown himself, a shy schoolkid obsessed with superheroes, his father 'Woody' Brown, an eccentric teacher at Rusty's school, Chalky White, another schoolboy, Alison White, Chalky's sister, Jason Lint, an older boy who bullies Rusty and Chalky and fancies Alison, and the boys' teacher, Joanne Cole. Ware tells each of their stories in minute detail (or as he puts it, 'From childhood to old age, no frozen plotline is left unthawed'), producing another masterwork of the comics form that is at once achingly beautiful, heartbreakingly sad and painfully funny. 'A treasure trove of invention... With its awe-inspiring exploration of regret and ageing, anxiety and ennui... Rusty Brown is a human document of rare richness' Guardian 'Chris Ware is one of the great writers of our generation...I spent 20 minutes reading the cover of Rusty Brown. Buy it. Buy all his work. Make your life larger.' Mark Haddon, Observer

In this unforgettable novel, Quinn Sullivan falls for the recipient of her boyfriend's donated heart. Printz Award winner John Corey Whaley calls it "not just a love story, but one with a ferocious pulse." After Quinn's boyfriend, Trent, dies in an accident their junior year, she reaches out to the recipients of his donated organs in hopes of picking up the fragments of her now-unrecognizable life. But whoever received Trent's heart has chosen to remain silent. The essence of a person, Quinn has always believed, is in the heart. If she finds Trent's, then in a way, she will still have a piece of him. Risking everything to get closure once and for all, Quinn goes outside the system to track down nineteen-year-old Colton Thomas, whose life has been forever changed by this priceless gift. But what starts as an accidental run-in quickly develops into something more, sparking an undeniable attraction. She doesn't want to give in to it-especially since he has no idea how they're connected-but the time Quinn spends with Colton makes her feel alive again. No matter how hard she's falling for Colton, though, each beat of his heart reminds her of all she's lost . . . and all that remains at stake. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, this unique and emotional story about an unexpected bond between two strangers will leave no heart untouched. She only wanted a piece of the boy she lost. What happens when she starts to fall for the boy he saved? Finding Love After Loss: Quinn's search for the recipients of her boyfriend Trent's organs is supposed to bring closure. She never expected it to open her heart to someone new. A Heart-Wrenching Secret: She's drawn to Colton in a way she can't explain, but he has no idea that the heart beating in his chest is the one thing that connects them—and could tear them apart. Second Chance Romance: Colton makes Quinn feel alive for the first time in a year. But every moment they share is a reminder of what she's lost, and what he was given. Emotional Contemporary YA: A poignant and unforgettable story perfect for readers who love the emotional depth of Sarah Dessen and stories that explore the complex realities of grief, hope, and healing.

"Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing."--KAREN M. MCMANUS, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying "A crafty, dark, and disturbing story."--KATHLEEN GLASGOW, New York Times bestselling author of Girl In Pieces "A little bit Riverdale and a little bit Veronica Mars."--RILEY SAGER, bestselling author of Final Girls A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year Nominee From the author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters comes an all-new edge-of-your-seat thriller set in upstate New York about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead. There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook. First there was the car accident--two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Not long after, the murders happened. Those two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know his reasons. Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost. That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. She just wants to forget. Only, Monica's world is starting to unravel. There are the letters in her stepdad's desk, an unearthed, years-old cell phone, a strange new friend at school. . . . Whatever happened five years ago isn't over. Some people in town know more than they're saying. And somehow, Monica is at the center of it all. There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe. More Praise for Kara Thomas: "Gripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked."--VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen "You'll be up all night tearing through the pages."--BUSTLE "This deliciously deceptive thriller...is a must-have."--SLJ

"Sharp, brilliantly plotted, and totally engrossing."--KAREN M. MCMANUS, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying "A crafty, dark, and disturbing story."--KATHLEEN GLASGOW, New York Times bestselling author of Girl In Pieces "A little bit Riverdale and a little bit Veronica Mars."--RILEY SAGER, bestselling author of Final Girls A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year Nominee From the author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters comes an all-new edge-of-your-seat thriller set in upstate New York about an eerie sequence of seemingly unrelated events that leaves five cheerleaders dead. There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook. First there was the car accident--two girls dead after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Not long after, the murders happened. Those two girls were killed by the man next door. The police shot him, so no one will ever know his reasons. Monica's sister was the last cheerleader to die. After her suicide, Sunnybrook High disbanded the cheer squad. No one wanted to be reminded of the girls they'd lost. That was five years ago. Now the faculty and students at Sunnybrook High want to remember the lost cheerleaders. But for Monica, it's not that easy. She just wants to forget. Only, Monica's world is starting to unravel. There are the letters in her stepdad's desk, an unearthed, years-old cell phone, a strange new friend at school. . . . Whatever happened five years ago isn't over. Some people in town know more than they're saying. And somehow, Monica is at the center of it all. There are no more cheerleaders in Sunnybrook, but that doesn't mean anyone else is safe. More Praise for Kara Thomas: " Gripping from start to finish . . . with twists that left me shocked."--VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen " You'll be up all night tearing through the pages."--BUSTLE "This deliciously deceptive thriller ...is a must-have."--SLJ

Tommy I should hate Rowan Hughes. He was a bully when we were kids, and now I find out he's messed around with my girlfriend. But how can I hate the campus soccer star when he's everything I've always wanted to be? With my reputation on the line, I can't let Rowan get away with humiliating me in front of people I know-people we both go to school with. When he swears he didn't know Annalese was my girlfriend, I actually believe him. When he says I'm good enough to play beside him, I want to believe that too. But when he insists he's not gay, all I want is to prove him wrong. Rowan I made one dumb decision at a party, and now Tommy Mathison thinks I'm into his girl. He couldn't be more wrong, but it's not because I'm gay. It's because I'm weak. Now I've got a beefed-up babyface's knuckle prints bruising the side of my face, and I can't get him out of my head. Tommy isn't weak, and he may just be the missing piece my team needs to win a championship before I go pro. I don't know why he quit soccer after high school, but getting him back on the field is easy. Keeping him close without losing control? That's the real challenge. SWEAT is a high-spice hurt/comfort sports romance that deals with heavy themes related to identity, mental health, grief, and coping with past trauma. This book is intended for readers age 18 and up.

'A high-voltage, whip-smart adventure' AVA REID 'A cyberpunk masterpiece' XIRAN JAY ZHAO From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival. THE FUTURE IS LOADING . . . For decades, the world has been caught in a cold war between two powerful nations: Medaluo and Atahua. The Medan orphans who live in Atahua suffer the cost. Their enrollment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy. Eighteen-year-old Eirale is one such orphan. Having recently graduated and joined NileCorp's forces, she's doing well for herself - until Atahua's most wanted anarchist frames her for assassinating a government official and she's given a choice: cooperate with him to search for a dangerous program in Medaluo or go down for treason. Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Lia is close to her own graduation when she's paired with her academic nemesis for one final assignment. But when they are ordered to infiltrate Medaluo in virtual reality, Lia quickly realises there is much more at stake than her school ranking. As Eirale and Lia tear through Medaluo on separate courses, the two start to suspect they are pieces in a larger conspiracy - and the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision. TROPES Multiple POVs ¿¿ Cyberpunk aesthetic ¿¿ Found family ¿¿¿ Rebellion ¿¿ READERS LOVE COLDWIRE 'This book is really the definition of ESCAPE' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It's captivating and well rounded' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It was also a thought-provoking read' Shame on me for not reading Chloe Gong books earlier!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A wild ride filled with twists and turns you definitely do not want to miss' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Chloe Gong YOU MASTERMIND?!?!' ¿¿¿¿¿

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Literaturwissenschaft - Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft, Note: 2, Universität Wien, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: "You will hear thunder and remember me, and think: she wanted storms...", Anna Akhmatova once said herself. And indeed, this predication became a reality: she is still remembered today, and not only remembered as some poet of the 20th century, but as an outstanding artist and an extraordinary woman. Without doubt she is to be considered as one of the most acclaimed writers in the Russian canon, and her work still has an impact today. Not only being a representative of the Silver Age and of Acmeism, but also living and writing under the shadow of Stalinism, her poetry is characterized by its very distinct style and has to be viewed in that special context.The major part of my essay will focus on Akhmatova's writing style and the significant character of her works. After giving a brief survey of her biography, as well as a short summary about her work and style in general, I am going to analyze some parts of her poetry in particular, using selected pieces of work.The following questions are going to lead me throughout the whole essay: what is so specific about Akhmatova's poetry? In what way is her work representative of Acmeism? To what extent did her biographical circumstances and, even more importantly, the political situation in Russia influence her writing? How is her early work different from her later work? And why are her poems still so interesting for today's reading public?

In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory's focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious 'Kingkiller' Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan's loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What's even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory's victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can't help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist... As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren't only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent... and infuriating...) This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.

Preorder a BRAND NEW psychological thriller from USA Today bestseller Claire AllanAll I wanted was to help women become mothers. When I met Alice Monroe, we instantly connected. She was as passionate about motherhood as I was, and I couldn't wait to support her through this life-changing experience.But the day that should have been Alice's happiest, turned into a nightmare. And after Alice's dreams were shattered, she blamed me. Even though there was nothing I could have done, she wanted to ruin me. I lost my business, my reputation. My world fell apart.Then, I discovered I was pregnant. That's why we moved hundreds of miles away to the remote Derry countryside. Now, with this beautiful baby, we can have a fresh start.But then Alice sends me a message. She knows where we are. And I realise, it doesn't matter how far we've moved, I am not safe from her. My baby is not safe.She would have been the perfect mother. But if she can't have her happy family, she's not going to let me have mine.Don't miss the brand-new nail-biting thriller from Claire! Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Andrea Mara and Claire Douglas.Readers LOVE Claire Allan's gripping thrillers:'So skilfully and masterfully told, I was absolutely involved in these women's lives. It's just absolutely brilliant' - JOHN MARRS'A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me' - ANITA WALLER'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end. Loved it!' - DANIELLE RAMSAY'A story that draws you in and doesn't let go until the very last word' - DIANE SAXON'I absolutely loved it... heartbreakingly good' - VALERIE KEOGH'Compelling, absorbing and totally addictive... a brilliant page-turner that hooks you in from the first page and doesn't let go until the very end' - bestselling author, NATASHA BOYDELL'I was hooked from the beginning... I literally couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer 'I was hooked from the very word go, and I genuinely spent 90% of the novel trying to puzzle together the pieces we had so carefully been given.' Goodreads reviewer 'Was gripped from the beginning to the end! Absolutely loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer 'Had me gripped from the first chapter until the very last. One of my favourite reads so far this year!' Goodreads reviewer 'Gripping... pulls you in from the beginning and holds your attention until the very end. Suspenseful, thrilling, hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer 'I devoured this book as I didn't want to put it down... the plot twists had me shocked!' Goodreads reviewer 'Absolutely tore through this book in one sitting!' Goodreads reviewer 'The twists and turns had my jaw on the floor!**' Goodreads reviewer 'The final twist is absolute genius! I never saw THAT coming!' Goodreads reviewer 'I devoured this book in less than 24 hours!' Goodreads reviewer

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells and Seeing Red, a jaded woman reluctantly returns to her hometown-and to the cowboy who broke her heart and drove her away. She spent years trying to forget. He'll do anything to make her remember. Wells Canyon is the last place Blair Hart wants to be. Yet when her mother falls ill, she has no choice except to return to the hometown she's avoided for over a decade. In a town this small, she knows there's no way she can avoid the cowboy who tore her life to pieces all those years ago, but that doesn't mean she's prepared for the way Denver Wells can turn back time with a single smile. Since Denver's world came crashing down thirteen years ago, he's somehow managed to keep his demons at bay . . . that is, until Blair Hart's return knocks him from his saddle. But if he wants her back, he'll have to prove he can be the man she needs-the same one she used to love. Throwing herself into the role of caregiver, Blair doesn't have the time to sift through their messy history even if she wanted to. And Denver's going to need a lot more than his usual cowboy charm to convince Blair he's worth a change of heart. Don't miss any of Bailey Hannah's steamy Wells Ranch series: ALIVE AND WELLS SEEING RED CHANGE OF HART

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book two in her Flesh and Fire series... This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork. The only one who can save Sera now is the one she spent her life planning to kill. The truth about Sera's plan is out, shattering the fragile trust forged between her and Nyktos. Surrounded by those distrustful of her, all Sera has is her duty. She will do anything to end Kolis, the false King of Gods, and his tyrannical rule of Iliseeum, thus stopping the threat he poses to the mortal realm. Nyktos has a plan, though, and as they work together, the last thing they need is the undeniable, scorching passion that continues to ignite between them. Sera cannot afford to fall for the tortured Primal, not when a life no longer bound to a destiny she never wanted is more attainable than ever. But memories of their shared pleasure and unrivaled desire are a siren's call impossible to resist. And as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be more than a Consort in name only, the danger surrounding them intensifies. The attacks on the Shadowlands are increasing, and when Kolis summons them to Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. The Primal power of Life is growing inside her, pushing her closer to the end of her Culling. And without Nyktos's love-an emotion he's incapable of feeling-she won't survive her Ascension. That is if she even makes it to her Ascension and Kolis doesn't get to her first. Because time is running out. For both her and the realms.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series where humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival. The future is loading… To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives “upcountry” in glistening virtual reality, while those who can’t afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling “downcountry.” But upcountry isn’t perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahua—and no one suffers for it more than the Medan orphans in Atahua. Their enrollment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy. Eirale graduated the academy and joined NileCorp’s private forces downcountry, exactly as she was supposed to. Then Atahua’s most wanted anarchist frames her for assassinating a government official, and she’s given a choice: cooperate with him to search for a dangerous program in Medaluo or go down for treason. Meanwhile, Lia is finishing her last year upcountry at Nile Military Academy. Paired with her academic nemesis for their final assignment, Lia is determined to beat him for valedictorian and prove her worth. But there may be far more at stake when their task to infiltrate Medaluo and track down an Atahuan traitor goes wrong… Though Eirale and Lia tear through Medaluo on different planes of reality, the two start to suspect they are puzzle pieces in a larger conspiracy—and the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision.