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'Humorous yet devastating... I loved this book' - BRIT BENNETT 'Flournoy is singular' - RAVEN LEILANI 'Flournoy has a long-lens talent' - ELEANOR CATTON 'A triumphant whirlwind of a novel' - NAMWALI SERPELL 'One of the wisest, most talented authors working today' - JUSTIN TORRES In 2008, Desiree, January, Monique and Nakia are in their early twenties and at the beginning. Of their careers, of marriage, of motherhood and of big city lives in New York and Los Angeles. Together, they are finding their way through the wilderness, that period of life when the reality of contemporary adulthood - overwhelming, mysterious and full of freedom and consequences - swoops in and stays. Desiree is estranged from her sister Danielle, and the two nurse bitter family wounds in different ways. January's got a relationship with a 'good' man she feels ambivalent about, even after her surprise pregnancy. Monique, a librarian and aspiring blogger, finds unexpected online fame after calling out the university where she works for its plans to whitewash fraught history. And Nakia is trying to get her restaurant off the ground, without relying on the largesse of her upper middle-class family who wonder aloud if she should be doing something better with her life. As these friends transition from young adults to grown women, they must figure out what they mean to one another - amid political upheaval, economic and environmental instability and the increasing volatility of modern life. In The Wilderness, Angela Flournoy captures with disarming wit and electric language how life's most profound connections can lie in the tangled, uncertain thicket of friendship. It's The Vanishing Half meets The Most Fun We Ever Had, with notes of Girl, Woman, Other. 'A future classic' - HARPER'S BAZAAR 'Flournoy inhabits a quartet of shifting perspectives with wit, tenderness and exquisite grace... Evokes the hushed, disconsolate quality of [Toni] Morrison' - NEW YORK TIMES 'A fascinating look at lasting friendships... Vivid' - WASHINGTON POST 'A triumph' - LA TIMES 'Flournoy beautifully renders how love - though at times thorny and confusing - is the one thing that keeps us connected' - TIME (The 100 Must-Read Books of 2025) ***** 5-STAR READER REVIEWS FOR THE WILDERNESS ***** 'Every heartbreak, triumph and turn of the text I actually felt in my body' 'Wow, this book... So real and raw' 'If you believe in the power of sisterhood, this is an unforgettable must-read' 'Will make you laugh, ache and long for your own family and friends' 'Captures the complexities of lifelong friendships with remarkable depth' 'One of my best books of the year, hands down' This novel contains references to assisted dying and drug use, and depictions of violence, death, and police brutality.

In a world enshrouded by mysterious magic and resplendent swordplay, an ordinary high school student, Wooly, inadvertently crosses over, setting the stage for his heart-stopping adventure in a fantastical world. This land, where magic and swords reign supreme, is home to formidable wizards, brave warriors, and enigmatic races surrounded by unknown dangers. Wooly, formerly an exceedingly ordinary student, finds himself in a world brimming with miracles after being struck by lightning out of the blue.In this realm, Wooly is preserved by chance by two peculiar old men who are, in truth, magicians of legendary status. Their use of the uncontrollable spell "Otherworld Thunder" accidentally summons Wooly from Earth into their world. Initially confounded and fearful in this entirely new world, Wooly's curiosity and adventurous spirit soon propel him to explore this uncharted land.Guided by the two illustrious magicians, Wooly commences his tutelage in the arcane arts. Through strenuous and disciplined training, he gradually exposes unexpected potential within himself. With his power increasing, Wooly embarks on a series of thrilling quests. He travels through different magical kingdoms, befriends a wide variety of allies, including ferocious beasts, loyal companions, and even ravishing leading ladies. Whether trekking through profound ancient forests or navigating perilous zones where magic is forbidden, Wooly leaves his mark everywhere he goes.His name becomes renowned across the world as he conquers dragons, subdues mighty magical beasts, and solves ancient, mysterious puzzles. Each challenge and trial shapes Wooly into an authentic magician, culminating in him being immortalized in history with the title "Mage King," cementing his legacy as a timeless legendary figure.As Wooly's strength and fame grow, he finds himself embroiled in a grand narrative that was destined from the outseta battle concerning the fate of this entire otherworldly realm. In this enduring battle, Wooly faces not only powerful enemies emerging from the shadows but also the task of unraveling the deepest secrets underlying the world itself.This story is about bravery, growth, friendship, and love, as well as a fantastical journey across time and space. How an ordinary high school student like Wooly commands the expanse of a world rife with magic and swords and forges an undying legend promises to be an exceptionally entrancing adventure for readers.

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a "TV actor." A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. "I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me." Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be more than a "TV actor," he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. "I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies," Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first mar­riage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you didn't know-until now.

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and THE TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend. 'Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid , a 970-page victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her . . . generous dollops of chutzpah ... Nobody puts Barbra in the corner' New York Times 'A fascinating read ... Streisand writes relatively succinctly, with warmth and wit. Behind the sequins, beneath the wigs and through the glass of the recording studio, there's just a woman who dreamed of being famous and make it happen, on her terms . It's an accomplished and entrancing walk through a life well lived' Evening Standard ' The mother of all memoirs' New Yorker Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognisable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she's found in her marriage to James Brolin. No entertainer's memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand's, and this engrossing book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans. Praise for My Name is Barbara: 'A brilliant memoir' Hillary Clinton 'Exhilarating ... leaves blood on the page ... My Name Is Barbra is 992 pages of startling honesty and self-reflection, deadpan parenthetical asides, encyclopedic recall of onstage outfits, and rigorous analyses of her films' Vanity Fair 'A Streisand obsessive's dream come true. It addresses all the rumours and misrepresentations of her long and extraordinary life, from nearly missing out on A Star is Born to dating Pierre Trudeau, Omar Sharif and Marlon Brando. The wait has been worth every word! ' Richard E Grant, Sunday Times ' Mystical, messy, bawdy and funny ... My Name is Barbra confides her insecurities and a ravening hunger for fame ... silent but eloquent and vociferous writing' Peter Conrad, The Observer 'At heart this is a story so bursting with life, fury, unbelievable ambition and food (Streisand loves to eat) that you come away from it exhausted but smiling ... hear hear!' The Guardian 'This enormous, poignant memoir from the ultimate showbusiness trouper shows that you can never have it all (even if you're Barbra). The wri

From #1 bestselling author of IDOL comes an addictive new book club mystery, perfect for fans of DAISY JONES AND THE SIX and I'M GLAD MY MOM DIED ' A glamorous, sexy, fascinating read about damaged people and what really happens to child-stars' - Marian Keyes , internationally bestselling author of Again, Rachel **THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER!** 2002 Twin sisters Madeline and Chelsea Stone are joint stars of the AtomicKids sitcom Double Trouble, but everyone knows it's Maddie who shines most brightly. Until Chelsea beats her sister out for the role of a lifetime and is catapulted into the spotlight. But just as Chelsea's star reaches impossible new heights, Maddie disappears. 2025 Chelsea Stone retired from acting after her sister's disappearance - but living life under the radar is easier said than done when you're the most famous woman of your generation. When a storage locker is found containing heart-breaking truths about the year Maddie went missing, Chelsea feels a flicker of hope for the first time in twenty years. This is her chance to discover what really happened to her twin, but to follow the trail, is she ready to face the past and step back into the spotlight? Praise for Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone? 'Utterly addictive. Her best book yet ' - Andrea Mara , Sunday Times bestselling author of All Her Fault ' Unflinching, devastating and gripping whilst masterfully weaving hope and courage in its aftermath ' - Nikita Gill , bestselling author of Hekate 'Razor-sharp and utterly spellbinding ' - Catherine Doyle , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dagger and the Flame 'Confronting, compulsive and profound ' - Sophie White , award-winning author of My Hot Friend 'Addictive, propulsive and deliciously enraging ' - Daisy Buchanan , bestselling author of Insatiable 'I devoured the book in two sittings - with so many talking points, it's destined to be a book club hit ' - Hannah Beckerman , bestselling author of The Forgetting 'This is O'Neill at her best , combining compelling characters and plot with incisive commentary on fame, power and men's bad behaviour' RED ' Emotional and compelling , the story exposes the cost of celebrity , and how ambition and scrutiny can shape - and destroy - family bonds' WOMAN & HOME 'Addictive and nostalgic, this one's perfect for group chats and book clubs' HEAT ' Y2K is back, baby! I love this woman Louise O'Neill and just wish she wrote twice as fast' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's a gripping mystery that doesn't shy away from the darker side of Hollywood and I loved it! ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'If there's one author who guarantees an instant TBR reshuffle, it's Louise O'Neill . . . A thought-provoking, unputdownable read ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will love this . I can't recommend it highly enough. Simply superb! All hail Queen Louise!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Wow! A phenomenal read from a superb writer that cannot be missed' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ' Will I ever meet a Louise O'Neill book I won't give 5 stars to? I don't think so!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

== The instant New York Times bestseller == Continue the fun that began with Murder by Cheesecake in this an all-new Golden Girls cozy mystery! When the Girls accept a very strange invitation to a lavish party on a remote island estate, they find that murder has a way of ruining even the most glamorous of evenings. The invite delivered to 6151 Richmond Street was short on details, only promising to celebrate “the greatest artist of the century” and accompanied by a jewel-encrusted brooch—the whole package a brand of mysterious opulence that another Saturday night of gin rummy just can’t match. Blanche Devereaux’s passionate dalliances are as plentiful as hot Southern nights, and surely one can’t be expected to remember all of one’s suitors. But when the Girls disembark the party’s ferry at a small Biscayne Bay island and meet their secretive host, the memories come flooding back: she a Radio City Rockette in her twenties, he the poor artist who could offer her nothing but his love. Fate drove them apart, but Declan, now a famous artist El Toro, professes that Blanche has always been his muse. Featured prominently in his artworks and central to El Toro’s return to the apex of the art world, Blanche is thrilled to have been such an inspiring figure to this man. But looking around at a party filled with those who have made their livings off the artist’s fame—his assistant, his art dealer, his greatest critic, and more—Dorothy isn’t so sure they’re welcome on the island after all. When a tropical storm knocks power out across the island, an optimistic Blanche proclaims that everyone looks better by candlelight anyway. But when Declan is found dead the next morning, all eyes are on her, his supposed muse of thirty-plus years. Trapped at the estate with the other guests—suspects all—the Girls must band together to find the true killer and get back to pleasant evenings of card games and cheesecake.

Bridgerton meets romantasy in this stellar debut, as three sisters from a family of hunters must keep their enchantress bloodline a secret - or risk becoming the hunted... 'One of my ultimate favorite books of all time' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A whimsical, magical tale' AVA REID ' THAT ENDING??? excuse me??? the book isn't even out yet and i'm already demanding the sequel' ¿¿¿¿¿ Serafina, the eldest and steward of the family name. Carena, an unnatural beauty. Kitarni, impetuous and free-spirited. The Maeve sisters live at the top of high society. Their legacy - their ancestor hunted down enchantresses, women blessed with magic - has given them fame, fortune, and, above all, protection. When they discover an academic at the Vonstein Institute claims to have evidence that Enchantresses escaped the Hunt, the Maeve sisters are quick to dispel these rumors and defend their family's legacy. They move into the Institute for the summer, prepared to silence the suspicions by whatever means necessary - even if it means using their forbidden Enchantress magic that they've kept hidden their whole lives. Their summer is going to be far from easy. Serafina will do anything to protect her sisters from the infuriatingly attractive man looking to expose them. Carena is smothered by the attention of suitors and confused by her growing attachment to the woman helping her. And Kitarni, soon to be married to a foreign prince, is distracted by the handsome ex-soldier in the stables. The Maeve sisters must hide their magic and guard their hearts if they're going to survive; but as suspicions grow, war looms, and bodies drop, their bonds are tested. And one misstep by any sister will cause the downfall for all three... Bursting with female rage, enchanting magic, and steamy romance Viper & Liliesis the first instalment in the captivating Sisters of Flowers and Flamestrilogy. Perfect for fans of: ¿ Enchanting world building ¿¿¿¿ Spicy, forbidden, YEARNING romance ¿ Female rage ¿ Sisters against the world Readers are enchanted by Viper & Lilies: 'A 5-star romantasy' JADE PRESLEY 'If you love Bridgerton, romantasy, sister dynamics, magic, and powerful women (who wouldn't??) this book is for you' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with feminine rage' BROOKE FAST 'Yearning. Is. So. Back.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An enchanting and addicting debut steeped in magic and secrets' I.V. MARIE ' I loved it so much like I'm at loss for words' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with delicious romance, spellbinding intrigue, and the tenderness of sisterhood' SASHA PEYTON SMITH

James Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. Some of the Greatest Quotes From As a Man Thinketh: - Men do not attract what they want, but what they are. - A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts. - Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment, of these, if you but remain true to them your world will at last be built. - The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors, that which it loves, and also that which it fears. It reaches the height of its cherished aspirations. It falls to the level of its unchastened desires - and circumstances are the means by which the soul receives its own. - Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves, they therefore remain bound. - Every action and feeling is preceded by a thought. - Right thinking begins with the words we say to ourselves. - Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself. - You cannot travel within and stand still without. - As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts, can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking. - Every man is where he is by the law of his being; the thoughts which he has built into his character have brought him there, and in the arrangement of his life there is no element of chance, but all is the result of a law which cannot err.

Two best friends. One big lie. The best bake-off EVER. Bella Bradley is the queen of television baking – a national treasure. Her Christmas specials have been topping the ratings for years and her marriage to Peter 'Silver Fox' Bradley is the stuff of Hello magazine specials. But this year things are going to be different. For Amy Lane, Bella's best friend from school, life hasn't held quite the same sparkle. And when Amy's husband walks out three weeks from Christmas, it seems their lives are further apart than ever. Amy has watched Bella's rise to fame fondly, despite the fact Bella was always a terrible cook. But when she realises that Bella's latest Christmas book is made up entirely of Amy's mother's recipes, the gloves are off… After winning a competition to appear on Bella's TV show, Amy is going to make sure that for Bella and her viewers, this will definitely be a Christmas to remember… What readers are saying about Bella's Christmas Bake Off 'I never thought I'd laugh and cry as much as I did while reading this book. I wish I could give it 10 stars! I loved this story and hope others do too.' The Final Chapter 'I genuinely laughed out loud reading Bella's Christmas Bake Off. It was a lovely, relaxing read, and one that really cheered me up. It has the perfect recipe of laughter, happiness and a little romance thrown in… I absolutely loved this book, it is a fab Christmas read and I highly recommend it. I give Bella's Christmas Bake Off 5 Stars.' Tea Lady Mumbles 'Within a matter of pages I was (as usual with these books) laughing my socks off and immediately fell in love with the slightly crazy Amy … Sue Watson has such a knack for the humorous side of characters … Her humour, writing style and stories never fail to hit the spot and are guaranteed to cheer me up, make me laugh and generally improve my mood.' Best Crime Books and More

Corey Mead's The Lost Pilots is the saga of two star crossed pilots who soar to the greatest heights of fame, tailspin into scandal and crime, and go the ultimate lengths for a chance at redemption. During the height of the roaring twenties, Jessie Miller longs for adventure. Fleeing a passionless marriage in the backwaters of Australia, twenty-three-year-old Jessie arrives in London and promptly falls in with the Bright Young Things, those gin-soaked boho-chic intellectuals draped in suits, flapper dresses, and pearls. At a party Jessie meets Captain William Lancaster, married himself and fresh from the Royal Air Force, with a scheme in his head to become as famous as Charles Lindbergh, who has just crossed the Atlantic. Lancaster will do Lindy one better: fly from London to Melbourne, and in Jessie Miller he's found the perfect co-pilot. Within months the two embark on a half-year journey across the globe, hopping from one colonial outpost to the next. But like world records, marriage vows can be broken, and upon their landing in Melbourne Jessie and William are not only international celebrities, but also deeply in love. Yet the crash of 1929 catches up to even the fastest aviator, and the couple finds themselves in dire straits at their rented house on the outskirts of Miami - the bright glare of the limelight fading quickly.To make ends meet Jessie agrees to write a memoir, and picks the dashing Haden Clarke to be her ghostwriter. It's not long before this toxic mix of bootleg booze and a handsome interloper leads to a shocking crime, a trial that rivets and scandalizes the world, and a reckless act of abandon to win back former glory. The Lost Pilots is an extraordinary true story, brought to vivid life by Corey Mead. Based on years of research, and full of adventure, forbidden passion, crime, scandal and tragedy, it is a masterwork of narrative nonfiction that firmly restores one of aviation's leading female pioneers to her rightful place in history. Praise for The Lost Pilots: The tale of two intrepid aviators who got caught in a sordid scandal... How the pair ended up in a Miami courtroom is the subject of Mead's colorful, fast-paced narrative, a tale of ambition, betrayal, lust, and devotion...A brisk, entertaining history of daring and passion. - Kirkus

"I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!" —Reader review for Found You When a reality TV star meets a fate as shocking as their on-screen persona, Jade Savage is propelled into a high-stakes investigation where the spotlight hides lethal secrets. Teaming up with an astute FBI agent, she dives into a world of fame and deception, where every alliance could be a deadly double-cross. "Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the next book in the series!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ALL SHE LOST is BOOK #7 of a brand-new series by critically acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ALL SHE FEARS (book #1). The Jade Savage series is an enthralling mystery series filled with constant action, suspense, unpredictable plot twists, and shocking discoveries. Its brilliant and tormented female protagonist will captivate readers and keep them turning pages well into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mary Burton, and Rachel Caine are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available. "I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going." —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!" —Reader review for Girl One: Murder "A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!" —Reader review for Found You "Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in." —Reader review for Found You

The inspiration for the FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette A NEW YORK TIMES, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER This "intimate and sympathetic portrait of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy that is as enthralling as she was" (Dana Thomas, New York Times bestselling author) reexamines her life and legacy as never before. Perfect for fans of My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy, What Remains, and Fairy Tale Interrupted. A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose short life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty. Amidst today's cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, Elizabeth Beller "reveals the true woman behind the mystery, and what a woman she turns out to be: fabulous, fierce, fashionable, flawed…formidable" (J. Randy Taraborrelli, New York Times bestselling author). When she began dating America's prince, Carolyn was thrust into an overwhelming spotlight filled with cruelly relentless paparazzi who reacted to her reserve with a campaign of harassment and vilification. To this day, she is still depicted as a privileged princess—icy, vapid, and drug-addicted. She has even been accused of being responsible for their untimely death, allegedly delaying take-off until she finished her pedicure. But now, the truth is finally unveiled. A fiercely independent woman devoted to her adopted city and career, Carolyn relied on her impeccable eye and drive to fly up the ranks at Calvin Klein in the glossy, high-stakes fashion world of the 1990s. When Carolyn met her future husband, John was immediately drawn to her strong-willed personality, effortless charm, and high intelligence. Their relationship would change her life and catapult her to dizzying fame, but it was her vibrant life before their marriage and then hidden afterwards, that is truly fascinating. Based on in-depth research and exclusive interviews with friends, family members, teachers, roommates, and colleagues, and featuring never-before-seen family photos, this comprehensive biography reveals a multifaceted woman worthy of our attention regardless of her husband and untimely death.

Ry Archer and Bowe Keller are as different as night and day. But that doesn't stop the childhood frenemies from reconnecting whenever one of them needs some help tackling any of life's major puzzles, like figuring out why getting what you always thought you wanted isn't living up to all the hype. They might constantly rub each other the wrong way (except for the times when they rub each other the really-really right way), but there is no denying they've always made one hell of a great team. They manage to balance each other out… when they aren't driving each other crazy. For Ry, he thought he had the perfect girl, the one who was going to run headfirst into a methodically planned future. He was going to marry young and have the same kind of legendary, life-long romance his parents did… or so he believed. His girl was going to stand by his side as he chased his dream of being a professional football player all the way to the NFL. He was wrong. Now, Ry's gotta figure out the difference between a bruised heart and a broken one, and the only person who can teach him the difference is Bowe. Bowe always felt like she had to run before she learned to walk to keep up with her father's musical legacy. He's her hero, and she wants nothing more than to make him proud. Bowe's about to figure out that maybe she wasn't meant to be in a rock and roll band and that it is possible she let her father's success cloud her idea of what making music should be. Bowe needs to find her own path to fame, and there's a good chance she wouldn't be brave enough or bold enough to start over if Ry Archer hadn't charmed his way back into her life when she least expected it. Some days they're enemies. Other days they're lovers. For a while, they were strangers. But now, it feels more like they might have always been soulmates. Eventually, Ry and Bowe realize that letting go of an old dream and creating a new one is much easier to do with the right person by your side.

"If there's one thing I love, it's a novel that's ambitious, that's kaleidoscopic, that's large in scope and unafraid of its expansiveness-a novel like The Chinese Lady. Wang's novel is a rich tapestry that follows the life of the first Chinese woman to be brought to America…. This novel is stunning-glittering and alive. It deserves a place on your bookshelf." - LitHub "Riveting…With nuanced character work and detailed storytelling informed by deep research into immigrant life in the 19th-century U.S., Wang offers a clear-eyed depiction of the myriad ways her protagonist is dehumanized. It's an admirable achievement." - Publishers Weekly As rich in detail and emotion as Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club and Lisa See's Lady Tan's Circle of Women, but with an exciting structure that reinvents the genre, Bo Wang's gorgeous and immersive debut historical novel immortalizes the life of the first Chinese woman to be brought to the United States in the 1800s. Little Sparrow, Julia, Afong Moy, Madame Moy, The Chinese Lady, were her many names . . . but her true name has been lost to time. In 1834 Afong Moy was brought to New York by two merchants as a live exhibit. Rising to fame as the first Chinese female in the United States, she became an oddity among curios as Americans marveled at the opportunity to observe her astonishing little feet, broken and bound to resemble lotuses. As the story moves from 1820s Canton to P.T. Barnum's American Museum, to Gold Rush San Francisco, three women introduce us to her many names. Her mother calls her Little Sparrow and sells her to a captain who sails her to New York. The captain's wife names her Julia and "graciously" treats her as her own. And when she is shunted off to P.T Barnum, her fellow human exhibitions call her China. Eventually arriving in San Francisco's Chinatown, she will at long last claim her name and her own story. Combining archival research and brilliantly imaginative storytelling, Bo Wang masterfully fills in history's gaps to weave a powerful narrative of survival in the face of hardship, tragedy, and betrayal. Told through the eyes of those around her; mirroring her life as an object on display, until we finally see the world through her own eyes.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Aviator's Wife returns with a triumphant new novel about New York's "Swans" of the 1950s-and the scandalous, headline-making, and enthralling friendship between literary legend Truman Capote and peerless socialite Babe Paley. People's Book of the Week USA Today's #1 "New and Noteworthy" Book Entertainment Weekly's Must List LibraryReads Top Ten Pick Of all the glamorous stars of New York high society, none blazes brighter than Babe Paley. Her flawless face regularly graces the pages of Vogue, and she is celebrated and adored for her ineffable style and exquisite taste, especially among her friends-the alluring socialite Swans Slim Keith, C. Z. Guest, Gloria Guinness, and Pamela Churchill. By all appearances, Babe has it all: money, beauty, glamour, jewels, influential friends, a prestigious husband, and gorgeous homes. But beneath this elegantly composed exterior dwells a passionate woman-a woman desperately longing for true love and connection. Enter Truman Capote. This diminutive golden-haired genius with a larger-than-life personality explodes onto the scene, setting Babe and her circle of Swans aflutter. Through Babe, Truman gains an unlikely entrée into the enviable lives of Manhattan's elite, along with unparalleled access to the scandal and gossip of Babe's powerful circle. Sure of the loyalty of the man she calls "True Heart," Babe never imagines the destruction Truman will leave in his wake. But once a storyteller, always a storyteller-even when the stories aren't his to tell. Truman's fame is at its peak when such notable celebrities as Frank and Mia Sinatra, Lauren Bacall, and Rose Kennedy converge on his glittering Black and White Ball. But all too soon, he'll ignite a literary scandal whose repercussions echo through the years. The Swans of Fifth Avenue will seduce and startle readers as it opens the door onto one of America's most sumptuous eras. Praise for The Swans of Fifth Avenue "Exceptional storytelling . . . teeming with scandal, gossip and excitement."-Harper's Bazaar "This moving fictionalization brings the whole cast of characters back to vivid life. Gossipy and fun, it's also a nuanced look at the beauty and cruelty of a rarefied, bygone world."-People "The era and the sordid details come back to life in this jewel of a novel."-O: The Oprah Magazine

***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it*** 'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN 'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT 'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fans will love it' HEAT ----- *** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! *** When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic. Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside. And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . . Epic and enthralling, Lethal White is the gripping fourth instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. ----- PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES: 'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM 'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES 'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER 'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS

A deluxe hardcover edition of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller that’s sold more than two million copies and inspired an Emmy-nominated series executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, from the beloved author of Atmosphere, Malibu Rising, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Now featuring: Full-color stenciled edges Designed endpapers Updated jacket with foil Printed case beneath the jacket New letter to the reader Extended ending with Daisy/Camila emails and new Billy/Daisy phone call transcript Images of the author’s research notebook “An explosive, dynamite, down-and-dirty look at a fictional rock band told in an interview style that gives it irresistible surface energy.”—Elin Hilderbrand ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, The Washington Post, Esquire, Glamour, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire, Parade, Paste, Shelf Awareness, BookRiot Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock ’n’ roll she loves most. By the time she’s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend. The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.

From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography. A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century Agassi’s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a Florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Lonely, scared, a ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. He dyes his hair, pierces his ears, dresses like a punk rocker. By the time he turns pro at sixteen, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning-fast return. And yet, despite his raw talent, he struggles early on. We feel his confusion as he loses to the world’s best, his greater confusion as he starts to win. After stumbling in three Grand Slam finals, Agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 Wimbledon. Overnight he becomes a fan favorite and a media target. Agassi brings a near-photographic memory to every pivotal match and every relationship. Never before has the inner game of tennis and the outer game of fame been so precisely limned. Alongside vivid portraits of rivals from several generations—Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer—Agassi gives unstinting accounts of his brief time with Barbra Streisand and his doomed marriage to Brooke Shields. He reveals a shattering loss of confidence. And he recounts his spectacular resurrection, a comeback climaxing with his epic run at the 1999 French Open and his march to become the oldest man ever ranked number one. In clear, taut prose, Agassi evokes his loyal brother, his wise coach, his gentle trainer, all the people who help him regain his balance and find love at last with Stefanie Graf. Inspired by her quiet strength, he fights through crippling pain from a deteriorating spine to remain a dangerous opponent in the twenty-first and final year of his career. Entering his last tournament in 2006, he’s hailed for completing a stunning metamorphosis, from nonconformist to elder statesman, from dropout to education advocate. And still he’s not done. At a U.S. Open for the ages, he makes a courageous last stand, then delivers one of the most stirring farewells ever heard in a sporting arena. With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, Open will be read and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi’s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed, and power.

Bridgerton meets romantasy in this stellar debut, as three sisters from a family of hunters must keep their enchantress bloodline a secret - or risk becoming the hunted... 'One of my ultimate favorite books of all time' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A whimsical, magical tale' AVA REID ' THAT ENDING??? excuse me??? the book isn't even out yet and i'm already demanding the sequel' ¿¿¿¿¿ Serafina, the eldest and steward of the family name. Carena, an unnatural beauty. Kitarni, impetuous and free-spirited. The Maeve sisters live at the top of high society. Their legacy - their ancestor hunted down enchantresses, women blessed with magic - has given them fame, fortune, and, above all, protection. When they discover an academic at the Vonstein Institute claims to have evidence that Enchantresses escaped the Hunt, the Maeve sisters are quick to dispel these rumors and defend their family's legacy. They move into the Institute for the summer, prepared to silence the suspicions by whatever means necessary - even if it means using their forbidden Enchantress magic that they've kept hidden their whole lives. Their summer is going to be far from easy. Serafina will do anything to protect her sisters from the infuriatingly attractive man looking to expose them. Carena is smothered by the attention of suitors and confused by her growing attachment to the woman helping her. And Kitarni, soon to be married to a foreign prince, is distracted by the handsome ex-soldier in the stables. The Maeve sisters must hide their magic and guard their hearts if they're going to survive; but as suspicions grow, war looms, and bodies drop, their bonds are tested. And one misstep by any sister will cause the downfall for all three... Bursting with female rage, enchanting magic, and steamy romance Viper & Liliesis the first instalment in the captivating Sisters of Flowers and Flamestrilogy. Perfect for fans of: ¿ Enchanting world building ¿¿¿¿ Spicy, forbidden, YEARNING romance ¿ Female rage ¿ Sisters against the world Readers are enchanted by Viper & Lilies: 'A 5-star romantasy' JADE PRESLEY 'If you love Bridgerton, romantasy, sister dynamics, magic, and powerful women (who wouldn't??) this book is for you' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with feminine rage' BROOKE FAST 'Yearning. Is. So. Back.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An enchanting and addicting debut steeped in magic and secrets' I.V. MARIE ' I loved it so much like I'm at loss for words' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brimming with delicious romance, spellbinding intrigue, and the tenderness of sisterhood' SASHA PEYTON SMITH

Werde in WWE 2K25 The Bloodline Edition Head of the Table. Feiere mit dem Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack, dem WrestleMania 41 Pack, dem Season Pass und mehr Roman Reigns und die rücksichtslose Dominanz in der WWE von The Bloodline The Bloodline Edition umfasst: Bloodline Edition Bonus Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: Mattel Elite Collection Greatest Hits Roman Reigns Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte. Mattel Elite Series 114 Jey Uso The Island Cosmetics (nur Xbox Series X S): Family Above All-Hoodie, OTC-Shirt, Yeet-Tanktop + Sonnenbrille WrestleMania 41 Pack (Sommer 2025)** WrestleMania 41 Arena Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: neuer spielbarer Superstar Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: WrestleMania Main Event #1 (TBA) Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: WrestleMania Main Event #2 (TBA) The Rock Nation of Domination Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: The Rock (Nation of Domination) (nicht einzeln erhältlich) Ringside-Pass Season Pass 5 Character-Pack-DLCs nach der Veröffentlichung SuperCharger Superstar-Mega-Boost Meine STORY-Boost 100K VC Deadman Edition Bonus Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: Undertaker ‘90 Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: Mattel Elite „Greatest Hits“ Undertaker** Usable Urn Brother Love Manager The Island Cosmetic (nur Xbox Series X S): Undertaker ‘95 Maske Wyatt Sicks Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karten: Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan The Island Cosmetics (nur Xbox Series X S): Uncle Howdy Maske Nikki Cross Maske 15.000 VC RULE BEYOND THE RING Erstmals in der Geschichte der Reihe verlässt du den Ring und besuchst auf Xbox Series X S The Island eine immersive WWE-Welt mit epischen Arenen, Herausforderungen und Live-Events. Kämpfe, um für The Bloodline mit „The Original Tribal Chief“ Roman Reigns antreten zu können, während du deinen Mein Superstar verbesserst. 2K SHOWCASE: DAS VERMÄCHTNIS VON THE BLOODLINE Das brandneue Showcase, präsentiert von „The Wiseman“ Paul Heyman, feiert eine der geschichtsträchtigsten Familien-Dynastien des Wrestlings. Erlebe noch einmal legendäre Showdowns oder Traum-Matches zwischen The Bloodline und WWE-Superstars und Legenden. ERWEITERTES GAMEPLAY Intergender-Wrestling gibt es nun auch bei WWE 2K! Kettenwrestling kehrt zurück, außerdem: Untergrund und Bloodline Rules Match-Typen, Sprünge von der Absperrung und mehr. Mein GM WIRD INTERTIOL Geh mit Mein GM auf Reisen – per Online-Multiplayer für vier Spieler! Drafte WWE-Superstars und Legenden für dein Roster und führe deine Marke durch die mehrere Wochen dauernde Saison. DEIN UNIVERSUM, DEINE ENTSCHEIDUNGEN Neue Upgrades geben dir bessere Kontrolle über dein Universum. Promos sind zurück – mit verschiedenen Typen und Ergebnissen sowie neuen Filmszenen und Story-Entscheidungen. VEREINHEITLICHTE Meine STORY Dein Mein Superstar spielt die Hauptrolle in der brandneuen Intergender-Storyline mit neuen Kampf-Umgebungen, freischaltbaren Arenen, Charakteren, Gegenständen und mehr. EIN ROSTER FÜR DIE EWIGKEIT WWE 2K25 bietet ein unvergleichliches Lineup aktueller Superstars, Legenden und Hall of Famers. Das über 300 Charaktere umfassende Roster vereint mehrere Generationen wie Seth „Freakin“ Rollins, Undertaker, „The American Nightmare“ Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jade Cargill und viele mehr. ** Exaktes Veröffentlichungsdatum von WrestleMania 41 Pack Inhalten und Mattel Greatest Hits Undertaker wird nach der Veröffentlichung des Spiels bekannt gegeben und kann sich ändern. Bestimmte Funktionen des Spiels, darunter Online-Multiplayer, Kommunikation und andere Online-Funktionen, sind für Kinderkonten gegebenenfalls nicht zugänglich. „Kinder“ bedeutet Spielerinnen und Spieler unter 13 Jahren, es sei denn, dies ist gesetzlich anders festgelegt.

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a "TV actor." A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. "I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me." Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be more than a "TV actor," he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. "I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies," Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first mar­riage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you didn't know-until now.

Soon to be a series from A24 & Apple TV+ starring Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Nick Offerman! “Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.” — The Washington Post “[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book. ” —Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen. As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger. Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price? Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight; Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off. “A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end.” — The Associated Press

Now a series from A24 & Apple TV+ starring Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Nick Offerman! "Margo's Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now." -The Washington Post "[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book." -Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman's attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world-from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen. As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she'd have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can't imagine how she'll ever make a living. She's still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor-and while the affair is brief, it isn't brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone's advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger. Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion-fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx's advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she's turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price? Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo's Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who's struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It's a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off. "A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end." -The Associated Press

"Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing." --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) "I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!" --Book Reviewer (Wish) From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the third book in a spectacular new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros and Suzanne Collins. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new romantasy series. Reeling from the previous season's betrayal, Lyra Thornwind struggles with trust issues but must form new alliances to survive. Her growing fame brings new dangers as Emperor Tiberius takes notice of her. Lyra is forced to compete in the Champion's Trial, a grueling series of challenges against the most fearsome beasts and seasoned gladiators. Her relationships with both Alaric and Rowan intensify, creating a complex love triangle, even while she secretly trains with Lady Elara, pushing the limits of her beast communion abilities. The season ends with Lyra making a moral choice between saving lives, or a chance at victory in the arena. In the captivating world of IRONHOLD, romance, danger, and fantasy intersect in a universe brimming with magic and peril. This gripping saga keeps readers of all ages spellbound, offering a unique twist on the genre. Be swept away by a narrative that seamlessly blends destiny, passion and sorcery with fierce combat, set against a backdrop both brutal and mesmerizing. The IRONHOLD series promises an enthralling adventure that will leave you breathless and craving more. Future books in the series are also available! "Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping." --Book Reviewer (Wish) "The beginnings of something remarkable are there." --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer's Ring)

Preorder the brand New instalment in the Seaside Girls Series from Tracy Baines - is it all over for the Seaside Girls?Will the war put a stop to the Seaside Girls?Cleethorpes, September 1940It's all change for the Seaside Girls... Singer Jessie Delaney has finally got her big break in London's West End and is determined to make the most of her golden opportunity, even with the start of the Blitz.Lonely, and lacking the guidance of friends and family, Jessie hopes that seasoned performer Adele Bailey will help her find her feet. But, when fame beckons friendships are tested and loyalties are divided.Ginny Thompson returns home to Sheffield to care for her sick but abusive father. Will she survive the wrath of her father and the blitz and return to her passion of entertaining the troops on the stage?Meanwhile, back in Cleethorpes Frances Randolph is busy running the Palace Theatre whilst her husband serves his King and Country wondering if her life in the spotlight is over forever.Will Jessie make the right choices as she navigates her way to the top - and can Ginny and Frances find their way back to the limelight?A gritty and heart-warming saga perfect for readers of Elaine Everest, Nancy Revell and Pam Howes.If you love the Seaside Girls - try Tracy's other series The Dockyard GirlsPraise for Tracy Baines:'Brilliant brilliant a brilliant read I really enjoyed it from start to finish I caring wait for the next one Tracey Baines you are one amazing storyteller. Thank you for this great series' - Reader Review'Great story. I was right there from the first page and carried beautifully to the end. Couldn't put it down from one drama to another. Loved it!' - Reader Review'A charming, heart-warming saga about ambition, hard work and courage in the cut and thrust of a world often driven by jealousy and spite'. - Rosie Clarke'Brilliant and gripping storyline. Couldn't put the books down. Cant wait to read more of Tracy Baines, and hopefully more stories like these'- Reader Review'Brilliant book. Great story , can't wait to continue reading next one, few sad bits but you know it's going to come good' - Reader Review'Immerse yourself in the exciting, evocative world of Wartime theatre. I highly recommend this book.' - Fenella J Miller'An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!' - Sheila Riley'An absorbing and poignant saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' - Elaine Roberts'Terrific - beautifully written. The book twinkles. A well-crafted and satisfying story' - Maisie Thomas

"A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." —Rachel Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry on Shoot Your Shot "[Brown] rose to prominence on BookTok, specifically by dissecting hockey romances and what they got right or wrong." Expert source? Check and check."—Vanity Fair USA TODAY bestselling author, NHL insider, and TikTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown is back with another trope-packed, spicy, hockey-accurate rom com! Don't get mad — get even. A grudge hates to see Olivia Hinckley coming. Years ago, a dirty hit ended her late father’s NHL career with the Minnesota Freeze. It was never fair that Erik Parker walked away with little more than a penalty, but it’s worse that her father's rival is now up for Hall of Fame induction. On top of that, Erik's son—hockey’s golden boy, Brody—just signed on to play for the Freeze. Determined to dismantle the Parker legacy, Olivia enacts a revenge plot that has her donning the Freeze’s mascot costume to gain intel on the Parkers. And she can’t help but mess with Brody’s gameplay—and his heart for good measure. After all, what’s a little fake dating between enemies? Brody Parker only ever wanted to play hockey for fun, but the pressure of being part of hockey’s “First Family” has him dodging nepotism allegations along with high sticks. Erik might act like Father of the Year when the cameras are on, but behind closed doors, Brody struggles with his father’s impossible expectations. Preserving Erik’s image is a full-time job, but lucky for Brody, his new connection with Olivia is a welcome (spicy) distraction. When Brody finally opens up to Olivia, she never expected she’d pity a Parker for anything. Suddenly, she wants to protect her once-enemy. The romantic feelings she faked are now unexpectedly real, but after leading Brody on for so long, can she keep the lies and the truth straight before she accidentally blows up his whole life? FOR FANS OF: Fake dating He falls first Secret identity Adversaries to lovers Bookish heroes Heated Rivalry, Rachel Reid and hockey romance

The inspiration for the FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette A NEW YORK TIMES, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER This “intimate and sympathetic portrait of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy that is as enthralling as she was” (Dana Thomas, New York Times bestselling author) reexamines her life and legacy as never before. Perfect for fans of My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy, What Remains, and Fairy Tale Interrupted. A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose short life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty. Amidst today’s cultural reckoning about the way our media treats women, Elizabeth Beller “reveals the true woman behind the mystery, and what a woman she turns out to be: fabulous, fierce, fashionable, flawed…formidable” (J. Randy Taraborrelli, New York Times bestselling author). When she began dating America’s prince, Carolyn was thrust into an overwhelming spotlight filled with cruelly relentless paparazzi who reacted to her reserve with a campaign of harassment and vilification. To this day, she is still depicted as a privileged princess—icy; vapid, and drug-addicted. She has even been accused of being responsible for their untimely death, allegedly delaying take-off until she finished her pedicure. But now, the truth is finally unveiled. A fiercely independent woman devoted to her adopted city and career, Carolyn relied on her impeccable eye and drive to fly up the ranks at Calvin Klein in the glossy, high-stakes fashion world of the 1990s. When Carolyn met her future husband, John was immediately drawn to her strong-willed personality, effortless charm, and high intelligence. Their relationship would change her life and catapult her to dizzying fame, but it was her vibrant life before their marriage and then hidden afterwards, that is truly fascinating. Based on in-depth research and exclusive interviews with friends, family members, teachers, roommates, and colleagues, and featuring never-before-seen family photos, this comprehensive biography reveals a multifaceted woman worthy of our attention regardless of her husband and untimely death.

„Rest in Peace“ mit der WWE 2K25 Deadman Edition. Diese Edition feiert den legendären Undertaker und umfasst den Deadman Edition Bonus Pack, den Wyatt Sicks Pack, den Season Pass und Bonus-VC. Die Deadman Edition umfasst: Deadman Bonus Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: Undertaker ‘90 Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karte: Mattel Elite „Greatest Hits“ Undertaker* Usable Urn Brother Love Manager The Island Cosmetic (nur Xbox Series X S): Undertaker ‘95 Maske Season Pass 5 Character-Pack-DLCs nach der Veröffentlichung SuperCharger Wyatt Sicks Pack Meine FRAKTION Persona-Karten für: Uncle Howdy Dexter Lumis Nikki Cross Joe Gacy Erick Rowan The Island Cosmetics (nur Xbox Series X S): Uncle Howdy Maske Nikki Cross Maske 15.000 VC RULE BEYOND THE RING Erstmals in der Geschichte der Reihe verlässt du den Ring und besuchst auf Xbox Series X S The Island eine immersive WWE-Welt mit epischen Arenen, Herausforderungen und Live-Events. Kämpfe, um für The Bloodline mit „The Original Tribal Chief“ Roman Reigns antreten zu können, während du deinen Mein Superstar verbesserst. 2K SHOWCASE: DAS VERMÄCHTNIS VON THE BLOODLINE Das brandneue Showcase, präsentiert von „The Wiseman“ Paul Heyman, feiert eine der geschichtsträchtigsten Familien-Dynastien des Wrestlings. Erlebe noch einmal legendäre Showdowns oder Traum-Matches zwischen The Bloodline und WWE-Superstars und Legenden. ERWEITERTES GAMEPLAY Intergender-Wrestling gibt es nun auch bei WWE 2K! Kettenwrestling kehrt zurück, außerdem: Untergrund und Bloodline Rules Match-Typen, Sprünge von der Absperrung und mehr. Mein GM WIRD INTERTIOL Geh mit Mein GM auf Reisen – per Online-Multiplayer! Drafte WWE-Superstars und Legenden für dein Roster und führe deine Marke durch die mehrere Wochen dauernde Saison. DEIN UNIVERSUM, DEINE ENTSCHEIDUNGEN Der Sandkasten-Modus von WWE 2K wird noch besser: Spieler haben jetzt mehr Kontrolle über ihr Universum und die lang ersehnten Promos kehren zurück! Das neue System beinhaltet mehrere Promo-Typen und Enden, neue Filmszenen und Story-Entscheidungen. VEREINHEIT EIN ROSTER FÜR DIE EWI LICHTE Meine STORY Dein Mein Superstar spielt die Hauptrolle in einer Intergender-Storyline, bei der NXT infiltriert wird, um das gesamte WWE-Universum zu beherrschen. Mit neuen Kampf-Umgebungen, freischaltbaren Arenen, Charakteren und mehr. Außerdem: neue Storylines mit Bayley, Kevin Owens, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair und anderen Superstars. EIN ROSTER FÜR DIE EWIGKEIT WWE 2K25 bietet ein unvergleichliches Lineup aktueller Superstars, Legenden und Hall of Famers. Das über 300 Charaktere umfassende Roster vereint mehrere Generationen wie Seth „Freakin“ Rollins, Undertaker, „The American Nightmare“ Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Jade Cargill und viele mehr. * Exaktes Veröffentlichungsdatum von Mattel Elite Collection Greatest Hits Undertaker wird nach der Veröffentlichung des Spiels bekannt gegeben und kann sich ändern. Bestimmte Funktionen des Spiels, darunter Online-Multiplayer, Kommunikation und andere Online-Funktionen, sind für Kinderkonten gegebenenfalls nicht zugänglich. „Kinder“ bedeutet Spielerinnen und Spieler unter 13 Jahren, es sei denn, dies ist gesetzlich anders festgelegt.

The manga classic CAT'S EYE finally arrives in a gorgeous deluxe English-language omnibus edition. The work of superstar author Hojo Tsukasa has been adapted into anime, films, stage plays, and more. A new CAT'S EYE anime is currently being developed for streaming. This English-language omnibus edition contains the first three volumes of the series. Beautifully printed and packed with all of the original art, including a 16-page full-color insert and a 48-page 2-color insert, this edition is sure to be prized. Café owners by day, art thieves by night, the three sisters Rui, Ai, and Hitomi have high-risk lives outside of their day jobs. Hitomi especially needs to keep her secret under wraps, since she’s dating Toshio—the police officer assigned to catch the Cat’s Eye thief! Cat’s Eye’s targets are easy to spot: They’re all art pieces authored by acclaimed genius painter Heinz. What museums don’t know is that this artist is the missing father to the three “Cat’s Eye” siblings. As the sisters reclaim one piece after another, spreading their infamous name, a conspiracy gradually begins to reveal itself. How can their father come out of hiding when the bloodthirsty syndicate that betrayed him to steal his work and fame—many of whom were once his closest apprentices and art collectors—are still so powerful in the art world? When Cat’s Eye tightropes another canvas out of a heavily guarded exhibit, the cops are pressed to apprehend the thief. Can the sisters discover the truth about their missing father? Or will they be apprehended by Hitomi’s star-crossed lover Toshio or killed by the looming syndicate responsible for the father’s disappearance. As the heists continue, the stakes only get higher. Known for his exceptional storytelling, Tsukasa Hojo is also the mastermind behind the iconic series City Hunter, showcasing his remarkable ability to weave thrilling narratives full of action and intrigue.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup from the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Malibu Rising REESE S BOOK CLUB PICK IN DEVELOPMENT AS AN ORIGINAL STREAMING SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY REESE WITHERSPOON An explosive, dynamite, down-and-dirty look at a fictional rock band told in an interview style that gives it irresistible surface energy. Elin Hilderbrand NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR The Washington Post Esquire Glamour Real Simple Good Housekeeping Marie Claire Parade Paste Shelf Awareness BookRiot Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now. Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it s the rock n roll she loves most. By the time she s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things. Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road. Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend. The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.