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The bag was supposed to burn. Inez "Nez" Santillán knows how records disappear. As a former Army records specialist now working nights in a county archive, she understands the language of disposal, retention, and closed files. Most nights, the job is simple: scan the boxes, follow the codes, keep moving. Then she finds a sealed burn bag that should not exist. Pregnant, exhausted, and suddenly visible to the same people who built their power on careful silence, Nez has one brutal choice: hand the past back to the county that buried it, or move the truth before it burns. Raw, tense, and emotionally charged, The Burn Bag is a gripping story of family, corruption, memory, and the dangerous cost of refusing the official version.

When Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit! Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Nanami has gone back in time in order to find the fallen kami who cursed Tomoe, but the past is a lot more violent than she expected. Before she can even start her search, she has to deal with suspicious villagers and a mortally wounded Tomoe!

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK! "Emotional, relatable and binge-worthy." - Tessa Bailey "I'll read anything she writes. An absolute star." -Emily Henry "I was hooked on the very first page. Don't miss this one!" - Carley Fortune Two writers with a complicated history end up working on the same TV show... Can they write themselves a new ending? A sexy and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings and give you a book hangover from brilliant new voice Yulin Kuang Helen Zhang hasn't seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years sincethe tragic accident that bound their lives together forever. Now a bestselling author, Helen pours everything into her career. She's even scored a coveted spot in the writers' room of the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels, and if she can hide her imposter syndrome and overcome her writer's block, surely the rest of her life will fall into place too. LA is the fresh start she needs. After all, no one knows her there. Except... Grant has done everything in his power to move on from the past, including building a life across the country. And while the panic attacks have never quite gone away, he's well liked around town as a screenwriter, known for his sharp comedic banter. He knows he shouldn't have taken the job on Helen's show, but it will open doors to developing his own projects that he just can't pass up. Grant's exactly as Helen remembers him-charming, funny, popular, and lovable in ways that she's never been. And Helen's exactly as Grant remembers too-brilliant, beautiful, closed off. But this workplace romance is messy, and electrifying, and Helen's parents, who have never forgiven Grant, have no idea he's in the picture at all. When secrets come to light, they must reckon with the fact that theirs was never meant to be any kind of love story. And yet... in this angsty and emotional slow burn second chance romance, the key to making peace with their past-and themselves-might just lie in holding on to each other in the present.

How can you live in the present when you're trying to bury the past? 'A sweeping tale of resilience' i News 'An ineffably touching novel by a talented young author' Saga Magazine 'Harrowing yet uplifting...A visceral exploration of family, identity and loss' Sunday Post *** Ramadan, 2017. Yusuf wakes in the middle of the night to pray. His routine is always the same, but something tells him that tonight is different. Yellow flames blur Yusuf's vision, and the laughter of a small child echoes in his ears. But this time, the red, smoke-filled skies aren't just in his memory. Miles away, Rubi is also awake. On the television, she watches reports of a devastating fire in London. She is already anxious when her parents send her to stay with her Grandpa Yusuf, whose conservative house rules are almost as unbearable as the loneliness she feels at home. Yusuf's lifestyle does not gel with Rubi's. But when she finds him scared and confused one night, it becomes clear that there's more to her grandfather than Rubi ever considered. As Yusuf grapples with the past, Rubi is determined to save him. But the memories that are recovered and spoken of for the first time in years are more painful than she could have imagined. From the Costa Prize-shortlisted author of The Family Tree and Women's Prize x Good Housekeeping Futures Finalist, Hidden Fires is a powerful story of grief and loss, the power of family and the long arm of history. Readers love Hidden Fires: 'A heartbreaking, emotional rollercoaster of a read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A must read book' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'An exquisite book exploring the secrets, vulnerabilities and tremendous bonds between three generations of family' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'What a stunning read' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'It's profound and humane and loving' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'The style of writing is beautiful, eloquent, as if you are reading Urdu prose' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Such a powerful novel. I could not put it down' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Moved me to tears' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

'The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic system' Daily Express 'Perfection! An Inspiration! A must-read!' FIVE star reader review 'The Women of Wild Hill certainly weaves its magic from the very first page. Such a powerful story of strong and determined women' FIVE star reader review * * * * It's always three, isn't it? Three furies, three fates, three graces. Science still has no explanation for the number three, but women instinctively feel its power. We don't know why three works, but we know it does. Three is the number that gets the job done. Five generations of Sadie Duncan's descendants claimed the beautiful Wild Hill as their home, each generation of witches stronger than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a tragedy, the last of the Duncans, prophesised to be the most powerful of their kind, abandoned Wild Hill forever. Brigid moved to California and turned her gift into fame and fortune. Her sister Phoebe settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics, and Phoebe's daughter, Sybil, became a famous chef. Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought back to Wild Hill for one thing: The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen them to lead a magical revolution. But first, the Duncan women must confront their pasts, because only once they have each stepped into their power can they fulfil their destiny ... Blending witchcraft, magic, and family legacy, The Women of Wild Hillis a modern-day novel about witches and sisterhood that will make everyone believe the power to change the world is in their hands. * * * * Praise for Kirsten Miller: 'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it' Marian Keyes 'A story that's as furious as it is tender. A look at where justice fits in a world that shows women so little mercy' Emily Henry 'Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny' James Patterson 'A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot ... Loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Like nothing you've ever read before' Redmagazine

'The Women of Wild Hill has everything you could want, with a fascinating tapestry of characters and an interesting magic system' Daily Express 'Perfection! An Inspiration! A must-read!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Women of Wild Hill certainly weaves its magic from the very first page. Such a powerful story of strong and determined women' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ * * * * It's always three, isn't it? Three furies, three fates, three graces. Science still has no explanation for the number three, but women instinctively feel its power. We don't know why three works, but we know it does. Three is the number that gets the job done. Five generations of Sadie Duncan's descendants claimed the beautiful Wild Hill as their home, each generation of witches stronger than the last. Then, in the aftermath of a tragedy, the last of the Duncans, prophesised to be the most powerful of their kind, abandoned Wild Hill forever. Brigid moved to California and turned her gift into fame and fortune. Her sister Phoebe settled on a ranch in Texas, where women visit in secret for her tonics, and Phoebe's daughter, Sybil, became a famous chef. Now Brigid, Phoebe, and Sibyl have been brought back to Wild Hill for one thing: The Old One, furious at the path mankind has taken, has chosen them to lead a magical revolution. But first, the Duncan women must confront their pasts, because only once they have each stepped into their power can they fulfil their destiny ... Blending witchcraft, magic, and family legacy, The Women of Wild Hill is a modern-day novel about witches and sisterhood that will make everyone believe the power to change the world is in their hands. * * * * Praise for Kirsten Miller: 'A roar of rage, a pacy page-turner, I loved it' Marian Keyes 'A story that's as furious as it is tender. A look at where justice fits in a world that shows women so little mercy' Emily Henry 'Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny' James Patterson 'A proper smash-the-patriarchy read with tension and a compelling plot to boot ... Loved it' Harriet Tyce 'Like nothing you've ever read before' Red magazine

This gorgeous collector’s edition of the seductive second novel in Alex Aster’s #1 New York Times bestselling Lightlark Saga includes a suite of sensational features: Premium metallic slipcase Satin cover with foil stamping Map-illustrated endpapers Stenciled edges 8 pages of full-color character art and scene illustrations An 8-page bonus romance scene written in the POV of Isla’s love interest Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven’t ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla’s midst who don’t believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.

London, 1914. Lily's visions could stop a killer... if she'll trust a reclusive aristocrat with her darkest secret. A monster stalks the gaslit streets of Edwardian London, draining the blood of the city's mediums. Lily Albright knows who's next. Lily is plagued by visions of the future she can never change. When a mysterious fiend threatens someone she loves, she's determined this time will be different. But she can't do it alone. To save a life, Lily must reveal her darkest secrets to someone she has little reason to trust-the reclusive Lord Strangford, a man haunted by his own occult powers. From the glittering galleries of Bond Street to the rookeries of Southwark, Lily and Strangford plunge into a dark conspiracy that lies at the heart of England's rising eugenics movement. To thwart it, Lily must face a past rife with betrayal-and embrace the power she has spent her entire life trying to escape. This gothic historical fantasy is perfect for those who love supernatural suspense, gaslamp vibes and slow-burn romance. Series now complete!

Fall deeper under the spell of Diana and Matthew in the captivating second instalment in the runaway Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series. 'The balance of romance, magic history and suspense is just right' Reader Review, ' No words can describe how much I loved this . . . it was perfect' Reader Review, 'Excellent world-building . . . meticulous and absorbing' Reader Review, --- In a world of witches, daemons and vampires, the fragile balance of peace is unravelling. Diana and Matthew's forbidden love has broken the laws dividing creatures. To discover the manuscript which holds their hope for the future, they must now travel back to the past. When Diana Bishop, descended from a line of powerful witches, discovered a significant alchemical manuscript in the Bodleian Library, she sparked a struggle in which she became bound to long-lived vampire Matthew Clairmont. Now the coexistence of witches, daemons, vampires and humans is dangerously threatened. Seeking safety, Diana and Matthew travel back in time to London, 1590. But they soon realise that the past may not provide a haven. Reclaiming his former identity as poet and spy for Queen Elizabeth, the vampire falls back in with a group of radicals known as the School of Night. Many are unruly daemons, the creative minds of the age, including playwright Christopher Marlowe and mathematician Thomas Harriot. Together Matthew and Diana scour Tudor London for the elusive manuscript Ashmole 782, and search for the witch who will teach Diana how to control her remarkable powers... --- Five reasons to read A Discovery of Witches and the ALL SOULS series: 'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT 'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E L JAMES 'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans' SUNDAY TIMES 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire . . . an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy' DAILY MAIL

The fifth book in the Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) backlist. Seattle: a place as magical as the Emerald City. Subtle magic seeps through the cracks in the paving stones of the sprawling metropolis. But only the inhabitants who possess special gifts are open to the city's consciousness; finding portents in the graffiti, reading messages in the rubbish or listening to warnings in the skipping-rope chants of children. Wizard is bound to Seattle and her magic. His gift is the Knowing - a powerful enchantment allowing him to know the truth of things; to hear the life-stories of ancient mummies locked behind glass cabinets, to receive true fortunes from the carnival machines, to reveal to ordinary people the answers to their troubles and to safeguard the city's equilibrium. The magic has its price; Wizard must never have more than a dollar in his pocket, must remain celibate, and he must feed and protect the pigeons. But a threat to Seattle has begun to emerge in the portents. A malevolent force born of Wizard's forgotten past has returned to prey upon his power and taunt him with images of his obscure history; and he is the only wizard in Seattle who can face the evil and save the city, his friends and himself.

The Perfect Present is a glamorous and festive read from bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan.Haunted by a past she can't escape, Laura Cunningham desires nothing more than to keep her world small and precise – her quiet relationship and growing jewellery business are all she needs to get by. Until the day when Rob Blake walks into her studio and commissions a necklace that will tell his enigmatic wife Cat's life in charms.As Laura interviews Cat's family, friends and former lovers, she steps out of her world and into theirs – a charmed world where weekends are spent in Verbier and the air is lavender-scented, where friends are wild, extravagant and jealous, and a big love has to compete with grand passions.Hearts are opened, secrets revealed and as the necklace begins to fill up with trinkets, Cat's intoxicating life envelops Laura's own. By the time she has to identify the final charm, Laura's metamorphosis is almost complete. But the last story left to tell has the power to change all of their lives forever, and Laura is forced to choose between who she really is and who it is she wants to be.Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Christmas Secret and Midnight in the Snow.

The Perfect Present is a glamorous and festive read from bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan. Haunted by a past she can't escape, Laura Cunningham desires nothing more than to keep her world small and precise - her quiet relationship and growing jewellery business are all she needs to get by. Until the day when Rob Blake walks into her studio and commissions a necklace that will tell his enigmatic wife Cat's life in charms. As Laura interviews Cat's family, friends and former lovers, she steps out of her world and into theirs - a charmed world where weekends are spent in Verbier and the air is lavender-scented, where friends are wild, extravagant and jealous, and a big love has to compete with grand passions. Hearts are opened, secrets revealed and as the necklace begins to fill up with trinkets, Cat's intoxicating life envelops Laura's own. By the time she has to identify the final charm, Laura's metamorphosis is almost complete. But the last story left to tell has the power to change all of their lives forever, and Laura is forced to choose between who she really is and who it is she wants to be. Enjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Christmas Secret and Midnight in the Snow.

In this "sinister, jaw-dropping" (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary) debut novel from the author of Saltwater, a circle of researchers uncovers a mysterious deck of tarot cards and shocking secrets in New York's famed Met Cloisters. When Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, she expects to spend her summer working as a curatorial associate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Instead, she finds herself assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval art collection and its group of enigmatic researchers studying the history of divination. Desperate to escape her painful past, Ann is happy to indulge the researchers' more outlandish theories about the history of fortune telling. But what begins as academic curiosity quickly turns into obsession when Ann discovers a hidden 15th-century deck of tarot cards that might hold the key to predicting the future. When the dangerous game of power, seduction, and ambition at The Cloisters turns deadly, Ann becomes locked in a race for answers as the line between the arcane and the modern blurs. "A tour de force by an important new voice" (Rachel Kapelke-Dale, author of The Ballerinas), The Cloisters is a haunting and magical blend of genres that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

For over two centuries, the Custodes Veritatis-a secret society older than the Republic-has shaped American history from the shadows. Presidents, generals, and lawmakers have risen and fallen under their invisible hand. Until now. When historian Ethan Caldwell uncovers a cryptic message in the journals of Edward Hamilton, he and Mia Hamilton-Edward's last living relative-are thrust into a conspiracy stretching back to the birth of the nation. Alongside Adler, a gifted cryptographer, they unravel coded journals, hidden chambers, and the lost writings of Dr. Benjamin Church, revealing that America's true revolution was fought not just on battlefields, but in the shadows. Their discovery collides with Quentin Vale, a former covert operative, and Orchid, a ghost from his past. Together they unearth a chilling truth: the Custodes Veritatis never died. They are still here, still pulling the strings-and their latest creation sits in the Oval Office. Pursued through archives and city streets, the trio races to expose a secret that could topple the government and rewrite history itself. From the hidden vaults beneath Carpenter's Hall to the tunnels under Washington D.C., American Echo is a gripping historical thriller about power, sacrifice, and the cost of truth. Some secrets were never meant to see the light.

- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Reference Map from the Archives Originally published in the May 1964 issue of National Geographic magazine, Shakespeare's Britain is a distinctive visual guide created for Shakespeare enthusiasts and admirers of literary history. The map presents a richly illustrated historical view of Britain, evoking Shakespeare's world through the locations of the plays shown directly on the map, along with symbols and illustrations marking towns, abbeys, castles, battlefields, forests, and heaths. Special features add further depth to the experience, including a panoramic view of Shakespeare's London, an enlarged map of Stratford-upon-Avon, and a table of Shakespeare's plays set in Britain. Together, these elements make the map both visually engaging and informative. On the opposite side, the map includes a modern map of Great Britain paired with popular Shakespeare quotes. This contemporary companion creates a thoughtful dialogue between past and present, inviting readers to consider both the enduring power of Shakespeare's words and the changing landscape of the places connected to his work. Printed on durable synthetic material, this edition is designed for resilience and lasting quality, making it especially well suited for display, study, or repeated use. Beautifully composed and richly layered, Shakespeare's Britain offers a compelling way to explore geography, history, and literature together. Sheet Size = 18.5" x 24" Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"

Set in a thinly disguised sixteenth-century England, Megan Campisi's The Sin Eater is a wonderfully rich story of treason and treachery; of women, of power, and the strange freedom that comes from being an outcast – because, sometimes, being a nobody sometimes counts for everything . . .'A dark and thrilling page-turner that turns a dystopian eye on the past in an unnervingly contemporary way' - Emma Donoghue, author of Room.A Sin Eater's duty is a necessary evil: she hears the confessions of the dying, eats their sins as a funeral rite. Stained by these sins, she is shunned and silenced, doomed to live in exile at the edge of town.Recently orphaned May Owens is just fourteen, only concerned with where her next meal is coming from. When she's arrested for stealing a loaf of bread, however, and subsequently sentenced to become a Sin Eater, finding food is suddenly the last of her worries.It's a devastating sentence, but May's new invisibility opens new doors. And when first one then two of the Queen's courtiers suddenly grow ill, May hears their deathbed confessions – and begins to investigate a terrible rumour that is only whispered of amid palace corridors . . .Can you uncover the truth when you're forbidden from speaking it?

**The second season of the Golden Globe nominated Thirteen Reasons Why is now on Netflix.** Read the sensational book that has taken the YA world by storm. You can't stop the future. You can't rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret . . . is to press play. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clay Jensen comes home from school to find outside his front door a mysterious box with his name on it. Inside he discovers a series of cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker - his classmate and crush. Only, she committed suicide two weeks earlier. On the first tape, Hannah explains that there are 13 reasons why she did what she did - and Clay is one of them. If he listens, Clay will find out how he got onto the list - what he hears will change his life forever. Perfect for fans of The Fault In Our Stars and All the Bright Places. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Praise for Thirteen Reasons Why: 'There are 500 reasons why I love this book . . .' Jennifer Niven author of All the Bright Places A stealthy hit with staying power . . . thriller-like pacing (New York Times) If you're affected by any of the issues raised in Thirteen Reasons Why, click below for a list of UK-based support organisations that can help.

Book 8.5 in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with plenty of huge reveals and shocking new twists - plus a complete series guide with beautiful colour and black-and-white illustrations and other awesome bonuses, never seen before in the UK! In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy's particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe 's perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favourite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined. And that's not all! Unlocked also includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities, featuring new character and world details that have never been revealed before -plus fun bonuses like Keeper-themed recipes , a detailed map of the Lost Cities, gorgeous full-colour illustrations , and so much more! Don't miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, coming in November 2022. Pre-order now! Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked

The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world-both of which threaten to topple Wellston's strict power hierarchy. "In a time where young adults turn to comics, in print or online, for socioemotional support, many teens will be able to see themselves in the characters. Whether it's John having to hide his true self, or Seraphina wondering what's the point in striving to be perfect at all times, the characters feel relatable. Teens will be entertained by this story, while also finding it identifiable-as much as one possibly can in a world where superpowers run rampant!" -School Library Journal "Another page-turning volume with intriguing character development." -Kirkus Reviews Ever since Wellston High's Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has built to survive his bullying is crumbling, and Arlo is beginning to suspect that John may be a real threat to the social order. But when a new danger from the outside world hits too close to home, everyone has to put their differences aside to save one of their own and uncover a conspiracy that threatens them all.

'Odd and evocative, a frolicking rumination' TIMES CRITICS' BEST BOOK OF 2024'Hilarious, unsettling and unexpectedly moving' FINANCIAL TIMES BEST TRANSLATED BOOK OF 2024'Resonant and spiky' DAILY MAIL'Brilliantly caustic' i PAPERRealising he and she are the very worst kind of people, a middle-aged man embarks on a dubious road trip through Switzerland with his eighty-year-old mother, recently discharged from a mental institution. Traversing the country in a hired cab, they attempt to give away the wealth she has amassed from investing in the arms industry, but a fortune of such immensity is surprisingly hard to squander. Haunted in different ways by the figure of her father, an ardent supporter of Nazism, mother and son can no longer avoid delving into the darkest truths about their past. Eurotrash is a bitterly funny, vertiginous mirror-cabinet of familial and historical reckoning. The pair's tragicomic quest is punctuated by the tenderness and spite meted out between two people who cannot escape one another. Intensely personal and unsparingly critical, Eurotrash is a disorientingly brilliant novel by a writer at the pinnacle of his powers. Praise for Christian Kracht:'Christian Kracht is the great German-language writer of his generation' Joshua Cohen'Astonishing and captivating' Karl Ove KnausgaardTRANSLATED BY DANIEL BOWLES

The great Native American Novel of a battered veteran returning home to heal his mind and spirit More than thirty-five years since its original publication, Ceremony remains one of the most profound and moving works of Native American literature, a novel that is itself a ceremony of healing. Tayo, a World War II veteran of mixed ancestry, returns to the Laguna Pueblo Reservation. He is deeply scarred by his experience as a prisoner of the Japanese and further wounded by the rejection he encounters from his people. Only by immersing himself in the Indian past can he begin to regain the peace that was taken from him. Masterfully written, filled with the somber majesty of Pueblo myth, Ceremony is a work of enduring power. The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition contains a new preface by the author and an introduction by Larry McMurtry. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this exciting installment of the bestselling Graceling Realm series, Queen Bitterblue sets off on a perilous journey while a teenager with a fiery spirit finally comes into her own power. “Brilliantly expands the mythology and terrain of the Graceling Realm, folding lush characterization, political complexity, and a mythical undertow into an epic, page-turning plot.”—Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood series For the past five years, Queen Bitterblue of Monsea has heroically rebuilt her nation after her father’s horrific reign. Now she has learned of a land called Torla in the east, and the closest nation there: Winterkeep—a place where telepathic foxes bond with humans, and people fly across the sky in wondrous airships. She sends envoys there, but when they fail to return, Bitterblue, with her most trusted companions, sets off for Winterkeep herself. On the way, tragedy strikes—a tragedy with devastating ramifications. And meanwhile, in Winterkeep, Lovisa Cavenda waits and watches, a fire inside her that is always hungry. The teenage daughter of two powerful politicians, she is the key to unlocking everything—but only if she’s willing to transcend the person she’s been all her life. The Graceling Realm books are a companion series, not direct sequels, so they can be enjoyed in any order.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.Don't miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart!ONE OF BLOOMBERG'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARLeadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential.When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it's necessary to do good work.But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start.Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question:How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?In Dare to Lead, Brown uses research, stories, and.

THE DANGEROUS AND SULTRY BLACKLIST DUOLOGY COMES TO ITS RIVETING CONCLUSION FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR SYLVIA DAY Get lost in the twisty tale of three women fighting to outrun their pasts - one for love, one for power and one for revenge... 'Lots of emotion, tension and violence but love finds a way through' 5***** Reader Review ----- Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now, she's back in the arms of her devoted husband, Kane. Where she's been is a mystery, but she can't escape her past - nor the danger following her. Aliyah, Kane's mother, has has never believed Lily is who she says she is, and seeks any opportunity to expose her. This leaves Amy, her daughter-in-law, a pawn in the dangerous games this family plays. But Amy has her sights on the biggest prize of all. Three women consumed by their different desires. But could they have more in common than they know? ---- ' There's so much suspense and mystery in the entire book and it made for such an amazing story' 5***** Reader Review 'Sylvia Day has created such a beautifully written masterpiece which is adorned with the mysterious, sexy, exciting and suspenseful vibes' 5***** Reader Review 'One of the best I have read this year' 5***** Reader Review ***So Close was a Sunday Times bestseller April 2023***

The secrets of Green Lantern's future are buried in his past, as this must-read story from Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis returns to print! Before he became the greatest Green Lantern. Before he unwittingly brought about the downfall of the Green Lantern Corps. Before his rebirth as the universe’s most powerful protector, Hal Jordan of Earth was just a washed-up test pilot with no way to fly…until the dying alien Abin Sur granted him his power ring, the most powerful weapon in the universe—and his entry into a reality he never could have imagined. But there is a secret origin behind the well-known story of Hal Jordan. And as Hal and his superior, the Green Lantern Sinestro, investigate Abin’s death, they find themselves on the trail of a powerful and murderous creature who holds the knowledge of the darkest secrets of the Guardians of the Universe—and the hidden prophecy that threatens to end all life as we know it. The acclaimed team behind Blackest Night writer Geoff Johns and artist Ivan Reis, explores the hidden past of the Green Lantern Corps to sow the seeds of the greatest Green Lantern story ever told! Collects Green Lantern #29-35.

Based on unproduced episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in the Star Wars galaxy. The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side. In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself. But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bring both sides of the Force’s power to bear—pairing brash Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos with infamous one-time Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. Though Jedi distrust for the cunning killer who once served at Dooku’s side still runs deep, Ventress’s hatred for her former master runs deeper. She’s more than willing to lend her copious talents as a bounty hunter—and assassin—to Vos’s quest. Together, Ventress and Vos are the best hope for eliminating Dooku—as long as the emerging feelings between them don’t compromise their mission. But Ventress is determined to have her retribution and finally let go of her dark Sith past. Balancing the complicated emotions she feels for Vos with the fury of her warrior’s spirit, she resolves to claim victory on all fronts—a vow that will be mercilessly tested by her deadly enemy . . . and her own doubt.

#1 New York Times Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of 2020 The thrilling and addictive prequel to The Pillars of the Earth--set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages "Just as transporting as [The Pillars of the Earth] . . . A most welcome addition to the Kingsbridge series." --The Washington Post It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns. In these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when his home is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and it soon becomes clear to her that a single misstep could be catastrophic. . . . A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each in turn comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power. Thirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett's masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.

They say the secret to a happy life is having a plan... Sheena Cairns has a plan: After nearly thirty years of marriage, Sheena is ready for a fresh start - on her own. Unfortunately, an unexpected mid-life crisis may be about to send her back to her past and to the husband she's trying to leave. Orla Ferguson has a plan: She's found her perfect man and now it's time to start her fairytale family. All she needs to do is get mother nature and her husband on the same page. Maddie McSway has a plan: She put her life on pause to take care of her mum in her final days. Now she's young, free and very single, and it's time to go chase her old dreams - until a one-night stand with an old friend changes everything. Three women, three shocking twists of fate, and one unavoidable truth: sometimes life is what happens when you're making other plans. PRAISE FOR SHARI LOW 'An absolute cracker of a story - this book was like the holiday I didn't know I needed' - Faith Hogan 'A funny, sweet and tender tale about life, love and the enduring power of friendship. An absolute must read!' - Mike Gayle 'Beautiful. I loved it!' - Amanda Prowse

Blaine McCracken races to stop terrorists from unleashing an ancient weapon of unimaginable power at the president's State of the Union speechThis audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.Blaine McCracken pulled off the impossible on a mission in Iran, but his work has just begun. Returning to the US, he faces another terrible threat in the form of Reverend Jeremiah Rule, whose hateful rhetoric has inflamed half the world, resulting in a series of devastating terrorist attacks. But Rule isn't acting alone. A shadowy cabal is pulling his strings, unaware that they are creating a monster who will soon spin free of their control.Finding himself a wanted man, McCracken must draw on skills and allies both old and new to get to the heart of a plot aimed at unleashing no less than the tenth circle of hell. A desperate chase takes him into the past, where the answers he needs are hidden amid two of history's greatest puzzles: the lost colony of Roanoke and the Mary Celeste. As the clock ticks down to an unthinkable maelstrom, McCracken and his trusty sidekick, Johnny Wareagle, must save the United States from a war the country didn't know it was fighting, and that it may well lose.

'I was on a train, and a German soldier began shouting at me and poking me in the ribs with his machine gun. I just thought that was it, the game was up . . .'Downed airman Bob Frost faced danger at every turn as he was smuggled out of France and over the Pyrenees. Prisoner of war Len Harley went on the run in Italy, surviving months in hiding and then a hazardous climb over the Abruzzo mountains with German troops hot on his heels. These are just some of the stories told in heart-stopping detail as Monty Halls takes us along the freedom trails out of occupied Europe, from the immense French escape lines to lesser-known routes in Italy and Slovenia.Escaping Hitler features spies and traitors, extraordinary heroism from those who ran the escape routes and offered shelter to escapees, and great feats of endurance. The SAS in Operation Galia fought for forty days behind enemy lines in Italy and then, exhausted and pursued by the enemy, exfiltrated across the Apennine mountains. And in Slovenia Australian POW Ralph Churches and British Les Laws orchestrated the largest successful Allied escape of the entire war.Mixing new research, interviews with survivors and his own experience of walking the trails, Monty brings the past to life in this dramatic and gripping slice of military history.