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Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy and the power of his relentless love. Every town has its secrets. When it becomes known that Mr. Nicholas, the eccentric owner of the local hardware store, is somehow involved with reindeer, toys, and children, the town becomes more and more suspicious that this man is more than just a clerk on Main Street. JB, a clever, open ten-year-old boy with Down syndrome, is able to figure out the secret from the first time Mr. Nicholas gives him a chocolate deer wrapped in gold foil. JB's father and mother, both cynical and on the brink of divorce, follow the adventures of JB as he flies on the back of a reindeer, feeds Mister Rogers's fish, and defines what can be forgotten by those who are too busy to remember the magic of Christmas, cuckoo-clocks, and love. "In Christopher de Vinck's novel Mr. Nicholas, a hardened newspaperman's life is rocked by a small boy's love and an encounter with a mysterious old man. On his way to interview a beekeeper, Jim sees Anna's car clinging to the edge of the road. He stops to help, and they connect—as if each were tapped into the same current. But once married, their differences open a gap between them. Anna suggests that a baby could bridge that gap. But when JB is born with Down syndrome, Jim's rejection of his son leads Anna to file for separation. Jim feels disappointed in his career; he faces a sad and lonely Christmas. Gradually, though, the time he spends with his son opens his eyes to a world in which magic is real and everyone is worth loving. Anna cannot see the changes in Jim, and when JB goes missing, she blames him. She suspects that JB's friend, Mr. Nicholas, a scavenger and owner of a hardware store that hides a mystery, is responsible, too. Told in Jim's voice, this is a story about the power of a boy's relentless love. Tense and stressful at first, it makes the changes in Jim palpable through his inner reflections, his conversations with others, and through small actions that reveal his growing love for his son. Suspense grows as Mr. Nicholas comes under investigation for JB's disappearance. Jim questions the old man, who asks him some probing questions in return. In the book's satisfying conclusion, Jim realizes the importance and beauty of the ordinariness that makes life worth living and gives Christmas its true meaning. Sensitive and heartwarming, Mr. Nicholas is a magical Christmas story in which lives and hearts are changed by a small boy's unconditional love." —Foreword Reviews (September / October 2021)

Bloomsbury presents Mischief Acts by Zoe Gilbert, read by Jilly Bond, Sean Barrett, James Goode, Kit Griffiths and Sharon Eckman. A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR _______________ 'A work of extraordinary ambition, brilliantly realised' OBSERVER 'A mesmerising journey down the byways of English folklore' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Verbally dextrous, inventive, and hugely entertaining' THE TIMES _______________ Herne the hunter, mischief-maker, spirit of the forest, leader of the wild hunt, hurtles through the centuries pursued by his creator. A shapeshifter, Herne dons many guises as he slips and ripples through time – at candlelit Twelfth Night revels, at the spectacular burning of the Crystal Palace, at an acid-laced Sixties party. Wherever he goes, transgression, debauch and enchantment always follow in his wake. But as the forest is increasingly encroached upon by urban sprawl and gentrification, and the world slides into crisis, Herne must find a way to survive – or exact his revenge. _______________ With its intoxicating, chameleonic voice and boundless imagination, Mischief Acts is British folklore as you've never read it before: dangerous, sexy, troubling, daring, savage, an exhilarating race through time and space, weaving together the ancient and the contemporary. 'A dark-dazzling archive of enchantments, pursuit, and desire' ELEY WILLIAMS 'This is the most adventurous, stylistically magnificent thing I've read for years. Nobody does fantasy like Zoe Gilbert' NATASHA PULLEY 'Mischief Acts is brimming with magic ... The story of Herne, like the forest itself, transforms, entangles and enchants' LUCY WOOD 'A dazzling new take on an ancient myth, reminding us of the wildness within. I adored it' KERRY ANDREW 'Superb. A work of shimmering allure' IRENOSEN OKOJIE

“An excellent read with plenty of twists and turns. Her strong and complex characters kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can’t-put-it-down end.”—Kim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author “Patricia Briggs always enchants her readers. With Moon Called, she weaves her magic on every page to take us into a new and dazzling world of werewolves, shapeshifters, witches, and vampires. Expect to be spellbound.”—Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author “Mercy’s first-person narrative voice is a treat throughout. And best of all, the fantasy elements retain their dark mystery and sense of wonder...entertaining from start to end.”— Fantasy & Science Fiction “A strong story with multidimensional characters...Mercy is, at heart, someone we can relate to.”—SFRevu “I’ve never been disappointed by one of [Patricia Briggs’s] books and this one is no exception... Moon Called ends on a high note and leaves you wanting more.”—Fresh Fiction More Praise for the Mercy Thompson Novels “I love these books.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “The best new urban fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Action-packed and with more than a few satisfying emotional payoffs...Patricia Briggs at the top of her game.”—The Speculative Herald “The characters are all realistic and vibrant.”— The Independent “These are fantastic adventures, and Mercy reigns.”—SFRevu “The world building is incredibly lush and subsuming...a fantastic urban fantasy adventure.”—Fresh Fiction “Outstanding.”—Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror . Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Praise for Christopher Paolini: “A spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe “A breathtaking and unheard-of success.” —USA Today “Make[s] literary magic.” —People * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains images from the book and Addendum material.

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist; Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive; authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” —The Bulletin, Starred

'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - an exhilarating must-read fantasy debut' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne *** Finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel *** A SONG OF REBELLION. A SONG OF WAR. A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST. In the Nine Lands, only those of noble blood can summon the spirits of their ancestors to fight in battle. But when Temi, a commoner from the slums, accidentally invokes a powerful spirit, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change her world forever. For not everything that can be invoked is an ancestor. And some of the spirits that can be drawn from the ancestral realm are more dangerous than anyone can imagine. A relentlessly gripping tale of revenge and rebellion set in a richly imagined world of warring clans and ancestor magic, A Song of Legends Los t is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy, perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Anthony Ryan and Evan Winter. ' A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read' James Islington, author of The Will of the Many 'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world' Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song 'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller' Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter Reader reviews: 'To me, it was perfect. It is what I have been searching for and it felt like home. One of the easiest 5* I have ever given' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book was INCREDIBLE. It was an amazing start to a trilogy, a blazing debut, and overall, just so, so good' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breathtaking debut that delivers a compelling mix of action, intrigue and emotional depth . . . an absolute must-read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my GOD. Temi, my GIRL! Jinao, badass. Runt, JEEEEESUS . . . thank you M. H. Ayinde for a fantastic book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breath of fresh air . . . I cannot recommend this enough and am waiting so impatiently for book 2' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book has filled the gaping holes that the Throne of Glass and Game of Thrones series have left in my heart . . . Watch out Sanderson and Martin, Ayinde is incoming!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So impeccably done. In awe of the skill on display here, from the prose to the worldbuilding to the character work to the sheer breadth of it all' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book! . . . till thinking about it days after I finished' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'E xhilarating . . . delivers an unrelenting ride of action, intrigue and emotional depth' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Quite simply a work of art . . . I will be thinking about A Song of Legends Lost for a very long time' ¿¿¿¿¿

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Happiness Project and “a force for real change” (Brené Brown) examines how changing our habits can change our lives. “If anyone can help us stop procrastinating, start exercising, or get organized, it’s Gretchen Rubin. The happiness guru takes a sledgehammer to old-fashioned notions about change.”—Parade Most of us have a habit we’d like to change, and there’s no shortage of expert advice. But as we all know from tough experience, no magic, one-size-fits-all solution exists. It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives. In Better Than Before, acclaimed writer Gretchen Rubin identifies every approach that actually works. She presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits—and to change them for good. Infused with Rubin’s compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humor, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, Better Than Before explains the (sometimes counterintuitive) core principles of habit formation and answers the most perplexing questions about habits: Why do we find it tough to create a habit for something we love to do? How can we keep our healthy habits when we’re surrounded by temptations? How can we help someone else change a habit? Rubin reveals the true secret to habit change: first, we must know ourselves. When we shape our habits to suit ourselves, we can find success—even if we’ve failed before. Whether you want to eat more healthfully, stop checking devices, or finish a project, the invaluable ideas in Better Than Before will start you working on your own habits—even before you’ve finished the book.

“An excellent read with plenty of twists and turns. Her strong and complex characters kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can’t-put-it-down end.”—Kim Harrison, New York Times bestselling author “Patricia Briggs always enchants her readers. With Moon Called, she weaves her magic on every page to take us into a new and dazzling world of werewolves, shapeshifters, witches, and vampires. Expect to be spellbound.”—Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author “Mercy’s first-person narrative voice is a treat throughout. And best of all, the fantasy elements retain their dark mystery and sense of wonder...entertaining from start to end.”— Fantasy & Science Fiction “A strong story with multidimensional characters...Mercy is, at heart, someone we can relate to.”—SFRevu “I’ve never been disappointed by one of [Patricia Briggs’s] books and this one is no exception... Moon Called ends on a high note and leaves you wanting more.”—Fresh Fiction More Praise for the Mercy Thompson Novels “I love these books.”—Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author “The best new urban fantasy series I’ve read in years.”—Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Action-packed and with more than a few satisfying emotional payoffs...Patricia Briggs at the top of her game.”—The Speculative Herald “The characters are all realistic and vibrant.”— The Independent “These are fantastic adventures, and Mercy reigns.”—SFRevu “The world building is incredibly lush and subsuming...a fantastic urban fantasy adventure.”—Fresh Fiction “Outstanding.”—Charles de Lint, Fantasy & Science Fiction

She was stretched on her back beneath the pear tree soaking in the alto chant of the visiting bees, the gold of the sun and the panting breath of the breeze when the inaudible voice of it all came to her . . . When sixteen-year-old Janie is caught kissing shiftless Johnny Taylor, her grandmother swiftly marries her off to an old man with sixty acres. Janie endures two stifling marriages before she finally meets the man of her dreams - who offers not diamonds, but a packet of flowering seeds. 'Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the very greatest American novels of the 20th century. It is so lyrical it should be sentimental; it is so passionate it should be overwrought, but it is instead a rigorous, convincing and dazzling piece of prose, as emotionally satisfying as it is impressive. There is no novel I love more' - Zadie Smith Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White; The Collected Stories of Grace Paley; Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault; The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter; The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann; Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith; The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Heartburn by Nora Ephron; The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy; Memento Mori by Muriel Spark; A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor; and Faces in the Water by Janet Frame

A handsome, freckled data analyst. A messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner. A small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. --------- 'B.K Borison is the most exciting new voice in romance' - Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker 'This is the easiest I've ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison's words have a special kind of magic ' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception Lovelight Farms is a sweet and steamy romance, by B. K. Borison, a holiday happily-ever-after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only . . . there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Will their fake love affair save Lovelight Farms in time for Christmas? 'Festive, small town swoon is folded lovingly into every single page' - Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet Lovelight Farms is the first in the Lovelight series of interconnected, standalone romcoms. Continue the cosy, spicy fun with book two, In the Weeds . . . --------- 5* Reader Reviews: 'I enjoyed every second of this book' 'The chemistry is off the charts!' 'I literally could not put Lovelight Farms down, I am OBSESSED'

'A relentlessly gripping, glorious epic fantasy - an exhilarating must-read fantasy debut' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne *** Finalist for the Locus Award for Best First Novel *** A SONG OF REBELLION. A SONG OF WAR. A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST. In the Nine Lands, only those of noble blood can summon the spirits of their ancestors to fight in battle. But when Temi, a commoner from the slums, accidentally invokes a powerful spirit, she sets in motion a chain of events that will change her world forever. For not everything that can be invoked is an ancestor. And some of the spirits that can be drawn from the ancestral realm are more dangerous than anyone can imagine. A relentlessly gripping tale of revenge and rebellion set in a richly imagined world of warring clans and ancestor magic, A Song of Legends Los t is an unmissable debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy, perfect for fans of John Gwynne, Anthony Ryan and Evan Winter. ' A truly excellent debut, with a genuinely fascinating magic system, engaging characters and deep worldbuilding. A fantastic read' James Islington, author of The Will of the Many 'An epic tale of conflict, betrayal, and intrigue . . . M. H. Ayinde weaves a rich and engrossing story through a unique and fascinating world' Anthony Ryan, author of Blood Song 'Stunning and vividly told . . . Ayinde is a master storyteller' Andrea Stewart, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Bone Shard Daughter Reader reviews: 'To me, it was perfect. It is what I have been searching for and it felt like home. One of the easiest 5* I have ever given' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book was INCREDIBLE. It was an amazing start to a trilogy, a blazing debut, and overall, just so, so good' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breathtaking debut that delivers a compelling mix of action, intrigue and emotional depth . . . an absolute must-read' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my GOD. Temi, my GIRL! Jinao, badass. Runt, JEEEEESUS . . . thank you M. H. Ayinde for a fantastic book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A breath of fresh air . . . I cannot recommend this enough and am waiting so impatiently for book 2' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book has filled the gaping holes that the Throne of Glass and Game of Thrones series have left in my heart . . . Watch out Sanderson and Martin, Ayinde is incoming!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So impeccably done. In awe of the skill on display here, from the prose to the worldbuilding to the character work to the sheer breadth of it all' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book! . . . till thinking about it days after I finished' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'E xhilarating . . . delivers an unrelenting ride of action, intrigue and emotional depth' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Quite simply a work of art . . . I will be thinking about A Song of Legends Lost for a very long time' ¿¿¿¿¿

A handsome, freckled data analyst. A messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner. A small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. --------- 'B.K Borison is the most exciting new voice in romance' - Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker 'This is the easiest I've ever fallen in love with a romance, Borison's words have a special kind of magic ' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception Lovelight Farms is a sweet and steamy romance, by B. K. Borison, a holiday happily-ever-after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only . . . there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Will their fake love affair save Lovelight Farms in time for Christmas? 'Festive, small town swoon is folded lovingly into every single page' - Tessa Bailey, author of It Happened One Summer 'The Lovelight series is my happy place' - Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet Lovelight Farms is the first in the Lovelight series of interconnected, standalone romcoms. Continue the cosy, spicy fun with book two, In the Weeds . . . --------- 5* Reader Reviews: 'I enjoyed every second of this book' 'The chemistry is off the charts!' 'I literally could not put Lovelight Farms down, I am OBSESSED'

Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, brings her signature style to 80 delicious, homemade family-friendly recipes in her debut cookbook. You may think you know Nara Smith—the glamorous outfits, the soothing ASMR voice, the beautiful family, the seemingly effortless approach to making food from scratch—but behind it all is a working mom with a relatable goal: preparing nourishing whole foods for herself and her family. Nara grew up in Germany inspired by her grandmother’s cooking and the intention behind it—everything from freshly baked bread to her mother’s home remedies for mild ailments, like garlic soaked in honey. While working as a model, she soon met and married supermodel Lucky Blue Smith and started a family. When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she found that she could manage her symptoms by cutting out most processed foods. She turned her scratch-cooking expertise in a new curated direction while sharing her cooking online with compelling and elevated content. A self-taught home cook, Nara found joy in the ethos of slowing down and cooking with intention at home. Now, millions of followers later, Nara has made home cooking look incredibly chic while preparing delicious and thoughtful meals her family loves. In her eagerly awaited and beautifully photographed first cookbook, Nara shares recipes from simple to complex, such as: Softest White Potato Sandwich Bread, English Muffins, and Handmade Cheese Crackers, a few of the doughs that keep Nara’s hands busy Cinnamon Toast Squares , a quick breakfast beloved by Nara’s toddlers and better than anything you can find in stores Baked Fall Vegetable Salad with Miso-Sherry Dressing, a gorgeous salad that fuels Nara for long workdays Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Plum Herb Salad , a beautiful, nourishing meal made from whole ingredients One Pasta Dough for all shapes and sizes, with sauces, including stunning edible floral lasagna sheets. Pork Schnitzel , a comfort food that brings Nara back to her childhood in Germany Lucky’s Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies , Nara’s husband’s recipe for the best American classic A chapter on Bits & Bobs, including everything from homemade mozzarella to flavored butters to chocolate-hazelnut spread, showing the simplicity and magic of cooking from whole ingredients In Homemade, Nara brings ease and elegance to the creation of homemade food—inspiring readers to elevate their own reality, in the kitchen and beyond in their daily life.

From R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy—The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God—a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. The Poppy War A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism—and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . . The Dragon Republic After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows—and so does her vengeance. . . The Burning God After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows—but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it. . . “Mixing historical parallels of Chinese history, the themes of war, politics, and colonialism are balanced with terrific, flawed characters and amazing worldbuilding.”—Library Journal (starred review)

'If, like me, you're interested in what comes after the war, what sins and saints it begets, this is the book you want this year' C. L. CLARK 'A dark fairytale of epic proportions' J.T. GREATHOUSE 'A gothic love letter to high seas, deep love, and the epic stakes of a world at risk. The spirit of Poe infused with Samantha Shannon, and perfect for fans of both' R.R. VIRDI 'The most beautiful book I have read in a very long time. Dark, gothic, visceral and incredibly hard-hitting' ROGBA PAYNE 'Bold, brassy, clever work. It made me feel like my childhood self again' THE SCOTSMAN 'Rafael Torrubia is a generational talent' HARDY'S BOOKS MEET YOUR NEXT EPIC FANTASY OBSESSION . . . No one remembers the calamity that killed the gods and stole the names of their people. Now Shipwright and Shroudweaver are known only by their professions. She's a master of magical shipbuilding. He's a maker of the gilded gods that fuel their sails, stitched from the souls of dead sailors. When a chance to save their world calls the veterans back to shore, they decide they'll stop at nothing to vanquish the ultimate evil, embarking on a deadly race against time to beat the grief-wracked sorceress known as Crowkisser to the notorious mountain kingdom in the legend-infested north before she unleashes the ancient power entombed at its heart - the one waiting to finish what it started. The first book in a brand-new debut duology, The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver introduces a trail-blazing voice in Scottish fantasy, fusing the Celtic folklore of J.R.R. Tolkien with the climate geopolitics of N.K. Jemisin in an epic adventure of ancient gods, apocalyptic magic, and love that can survive the end of the world - unmissable for fans of The Will of the Many by James Islington, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, and Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.

Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, brings her signature style to 80 delicious, homemade family-friendly recipes in her debut cookbook. You may think you know Nara Smith-the glamorous outfits, the soothing ASMR voice, the beautiful family, the seemingly effortless approach to making food from scratch-but behind it all is a working mom with a relatable goal: preparing nourishing whole foods for herself and her family. Nara grew up in Germany inspired by her grandmother's cooking and the intention behind it-everything from freshly baked bread to her mother's home remedies for mild ailments, like garlic soaked in honey. While working as a model, she soon met and married supermodel Lucky Blue Smith and started a family. When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she found that she could manage her symptoms by cutting out most processed foods. She turned her scratch-cooking expertise in a new curated direction while sharing her cooking online with compelling and elevated content. A self-taught home cook, Nara found joy in the ethos of slowing down and cooking with intention at home. Now, millions of followers later, Nara has made home cooking look incredibly chic while preparing delicious and thoughtful meals her family loves. In her eagerly awaited and beautifully photographed first cookbook, Nara shares recipes from simple to complex, such as: Softest White Potato Sandwich, English Muffins, and Handmade Cheese Crackers, a few of the doughs that keep Nara's hands busy Cinnamon Toast Squares , a quick breakfast beloved by Nara's toddlers and better than anything you can find in stores Baked Fall Vegetable Salad with Miso-Sherry Dressing, a gorgeous salad that fuels Nara for long workdays Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Plum Herb Salad , a beautiful, nourishing meal made from whole ingredients One Pasta Dough for all shapes and sizes, with sauces, including stunning edible floral lasagna sheets. Pork Schnitzel , a comfort food that brings Nara back to her childhood in Germany Lucky's Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies , Nara's husband's recipe for the best American classic A chapter on Bits & Bobs, including everything from homemade mozzarella to flavored butters to chocolate-hazelnut spread, showing the simplicity and magic of cooking from whole ingredients In Homemade,Nara brings ease and elegance to the creation of homemade food-inspiring readers to elevate their own reality, in the kitchen and beyond in their daily life.

'A drizzly, moody, and lustrously carnal rendition of a storybook tale, Savage Blooms is the holy grail for lovers of dark academia and faery magic alike. By the time I got to the epilogue, I was ready to bite into the pages like they were made of faery fruit, just so I'd never have to leave' Sierra Simone, author of Priest Inspired by Wuthering Heights, Savage Blooms is the sensational new gothic fantasy romance from internationally bestselling author S.T. Gibson, author of the cult phenomenon A Dowry of Blood. For as long as Adam can remember, the legends passed down from his world-traveling grandfather have called him to a crumbling manor in the Highlands. His closest friend Nicola longs for the same adventure, as well as for Adam himself. She'll follow him just about anywhere -even to the remote wilds of Scotland-if it pushes the pair to surrender to their shared attraction. But when a storm strikes and strands them unexpectedly, Adam and Nicola find themselves at the mercy of the eccentric owner of the infamous house, Eileen, as well as her brooding groundskeeper, Finley. Trapped by the weather, and bound by ancient faery magic, Nicola and Adam get more than they bargained for as they become entangled in Eileen and Finley's world of mind games, deceit and forbidden desire. As ancestral sins are unearthed, Adam and Nicola will have to reckon with the spell Eileen and Finley have cast over them - and whether or not they even want to be free. Praise for S.T. Gibson: 'With Savage Blooms , Gibson cements herself as one of the strongest and most unique voices in gothic romance. This dangerous and decadent subversion of a found family is fresh, unabashedly queer, and gripping from the very first rain-soaked page. Gibson is a ferociously talented writer at the top of her game' Sydney Shields, author of The Honey Witch 'A dark and sensuous gothic tale where jewelled prose and mysterious folklore fuse in a heady, intoxicating potion. Gibson is a master of seduction' Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and her Monster 'Weaving a lush tapestry that is at turns diabolically sexy and unbearably anguished, Gibson draws readers into this darkly decadent fairy tale where love is the most poisoned fruit of all. Savage Blooms is a portrait of an author at the top of her game, ushering in a new standard for gothic romance' K. M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies 'Savage Blooms unfurls with languid, deliberate intent-lush, seductive, and laced with thorns. Every petal tempts and every page cuts in S. T. Gibson's darkly sensual-and yes, savage-modern fairy tale.' Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black 'A darkly decadent descent into desire. A masterful exploration of faerie bargains, ancestral burdens, and power struggles woven between the pages of a thrilling tale you can't help but be swept up in' Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire

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White Noise For Sleeping Babies - Comforting White Noise for Deep, Restful Sleep There's nothing more precious than the peaceful sleep of a baby, wrapped in warmth and security. But in a world filled with unpredictable noises—car horns, household chatter, distant sirens—your little one's delicate sleep can be easily disturbed. That's where the magic of white noise comes in. White noise is like a familiar embrace, recreating the soothing environment of the womb, where your baby felt safest. A steady, gentle frequency envelops your child, blocking out intrusive sounds and providing a consistent, calming backdrop to support deeper and longer sleep. Each sound in this collection has been lovingly crafted to nurture your child's rest, ensuring they feel cradled in tranquility, just as they did before birth. With a gentle fade-in and fade-out feature, the experience is fully customizable, creating a seamless and soothing transition into slumber. This audiobook features 11 comforting variations of white noise, each designed to create the perfect sleep environment: ***** Warm White Noise – Soft, gentle, and enveloping, like a cozy blanket for the ears ***** Crisp White Noise – Crisp, refreshing, and airy, like a calm breeze at night ***** Water White Noise – Reminiscent of gentle waves, bringing a rhythmic, flowing calm ***** Dreamy White Noise – A celestial hum, lulling little ones into a deep dreamland ***** Smoothed White Noise – Balanced and even, offering a gentle sonic cocoon ***** Cosmic White Noise – A vast, ethereal soundscape, like floating among the stars ***** Soft Rain White Noise – The rhythmic patter of a light rain shower, soothing and grounding ***** Wind Whisper White Noise – The hushed murmur of a gentle breeze through the trees ***** Muffled White Noise – Muffled White Noise – Soft and enveloping, like a warm hug of sound, gently cocooning your baby in peace ***** Pure Hush White Noise – The simple hush of serenity, like the quiet of a snow-covered night ***** Deep Ocean White Noise – The calming, resonant hum of the deep sea, rich and immersive ***** ... and much more! What You Won't Hear: Unlike other sound collections, this audiobook is free from music, voices, or sudden interruptions—only pure, uninterrupted white noise designed for deep, restorative sleep. With 21 full hours of soothing sound, you can choose the perfect frequency for your baby. -- Comforting white noise for deep sleep, baby sleep sounds white noise, soothing white noise for babies, deep restful sleep audio for infants, white noise audiobook baby sleep, calming sleep sounds newborn, continuous white noise no interruptions, white noise for better baby sleep, relaxing soundscape for infant sleep, sleep aid white noise babies, gentle white noise womb sound, white noise to block background noise, baby sleep support audio, long duration white noise 21 hours, white noise variations for sleep, deep sleep sound machine audio, white noise for anxiety and sleep, soft rain white noise baby, ocean white noise for relaxation, pure white noise no music no voice

'Five star gold! Inspiring, uplifting, and raw in its intensity' RT Book Reviews 'No one lays open the heart and soul quite like New York Times bestselling author Mia Sheridan . . . her stories will make you weep , but you'll be smiling through your tears' Amazon reviewer From the moment she met Callen Hayes, eleven-year-old Jessica Creswell knew he was a broken prince. Her prince. They became each other's refuge, a safe and magical place far from their troubled lives. Until the day Callen kissed her . . . and then disappeared from her life without a word. Years later, everyone knows who Callen Hayes is. Famous composer. Infamous bad boy. What no one knows is that Callen's music is now locked deep inside, trapped behind his own inner demons. Then he stumbles into the one person who makes the music return. Jessica. Who still sets his blood on fire. But they don't belong in each other's worlds anymore. There are too many mistakes. Too many secrets. Too many lies. All they have is that instinctive longing, that need, the one that's beginning to feel dangerously like love . . . Praise for Mia Sheridan: ' If you loved Archer's Voice, you will love Most of All You ... The writing was truly beautiful and just sweeps you away into the story' Aestas Book Blog 'Utterly mesmerizing. An exquisite, beautifully written romance ' Samantha Young , New York Timesbestselling author 'Mia Sheridan has outdone herself with this beautiful, uplifting story of two broken souls finding themselves and each other. I savored each word of Most of All You. This story will stay with me forever ' C orinne Michaels , New York Times bestselling author 'Once again, Sheridan proves why she's an automatic purchase . With heart and finesse, she paints a romance in Most of All You that will captivate you, heal you, and make you believe that love can conquer all. An absolute five star must read ' K. Bromberg , New York Times bestselling author 'I love the men Mia writes. She's able to create sensitive real men with insane sex appeal ' Renee Carlino , USA Today bestselling author ' Exquisitely written and utterly unique, this is the touching tale of two broken people... and their journey of healing' Natasha is a Book Junkie 'This is a story that will no doubt own you - a tale of love, determination, hope and healing brought to life by that intangible magic we've come to expect from Mia Sheridan' Vilma Iris '[A] magnificent story of two kindred, shattered spirits finding hope and partnership and eventually love' Washington Post ' PHENOMENAL . This is Mia Sheridan at her very best - my favorite read of the year! A.L. Jackson , New York Times bestselling author

The extraordinary second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy. In a world of shadows, hope can be found... Agatha and Jaime have rescued their clan and returned home to Skye as heroes. But when Agatha uncovers a threat to their people, she unwittingly releases a terrible power that could kill every living thing on the island. Jaime must race to Scotia to hunt an ancient blood magic, which may be their only chance of survival. Meanwhile, Sigrid, a Norvegian girl with an unusual gift, journeys to the court of Ingland where a dangerous alliance is forming - one that will soon turn its vengeful eyes to Skye. Sigrid will have to risk everything if she and the people of Skye are to survive the gathering shadows... Cover illustration by Violet Tobacco. Praise for the Shadow Skye trilogy: "Thrilling, strange and brutally involving." Guardian "A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know they've been waiting for." New York Times "A gripping story and a dark one." Wall Street Journal "An absolute cracker. Electrifying." Belfast Telegraph "A proper barnstormer." SFX "A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure." The Week Junior "The chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness." Irish Times "Packs a real punch with its high-level suspense." BookTrust "Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut." Kirkus "A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away." Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami "Agatha is that rare thing in fiction: a truly original hero, one for all of us. What a great book!" Ian Irvine, author of The Three Worlds Cycle "A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of Millions "A brave new voice in fantasy fiction." Sally Green, author of Half Bad "I could hardly turn the pages fast enough." Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder "Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion." Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and Thunder "A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure." Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark's Teeth "A triumph." Katy a Balen, author of The Space We're In "One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I've ever read." Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside "The fandom I've been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... I want to be a Hawk." Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR A WASHINGTON POST TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AND THE MARK TWAIN AMERICAN VOICE IN LITERATURE AWARD A sweeping novel about a single house in the woods of New England, told through the lives of those who inhabit it across the centuries—“a time-spanning, genre-blurring work of storytelling magic” (The Washington Post) from the Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Piano Tuner and The Winter Soldier. “With the expansiveness and immersive feeling of two-time Booker Prize nominee David Mitchell’s fiction (Cloud Atlas), the wicked creepiness of Edgar Allan Poe, and Mason’s bone-deep knowledge of and appreciation for the natural world that’s on par with that of Thoreau, North Woods fires on all cylinders.”—San Francisco Chronicle New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, The Boston Globe, NPR, Chicago Public Library, The Star Tribune, The Economist, The Christian Science Monitor, Real Simple, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Bookreporter When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave—only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive. This magisterial and highly inventive novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason brims with love and madness, humor and hope. Following the cycles of history, nature, and even language, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment, to history, and to one another. It is not just an unforgettable novel about secrets and destinies, but a way of looking at the world that asks the timeless question: How do we live on, even after we’re gone?

As seen on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, where it was described as “gloriously unsettling… evoking Toni Morrison, Haruki Murakami, Angela Carter, Edgar Allan Poe, Gabriel García Márquez, Chris Abani and even Emily Dickinson;” and already one of the year’s most widely acclaimed novels: “Helen Oyeyemi has fully transformed from a literary prodigy into a powerful, distinctive storyteller…Transfixing and surprising.”—Entertainment Weekly (Grade: A) “I don’t care what the magic mirror says; Oyeyemi is the cleverest in the land…daring and unnerving… Under Oyeyemi’s spell, the fairy-tale conceit makes a brilliant setting in which to explore the alchemy of racism, the weird ways in which identity can be transmuted in an instant — from beauty to beast or vice versa.” – Ron Charles, The Washington Post From the prizewinning author of What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours, Gingerbread, and Peaces comes a brilliant recasting of the Snow White fairy tale as a story of family secrets, race, beauty, and vanity. In the winter of 1953, Boy Novak arrives by chance in a small town in Massachusetts looking, she believes, for beauty—the opposite of the life she’s left behind in New York. She marries Arturo Whitman, a local widower, and becomes stepmother to his winsome daughter, Snow. A wicked stepmother is a creature Boy never imagined she’d become, but elements of the familiar tale of aesthetic obsession begin to play themselves out when the birth of Boy’s daughter, Bird, who is dark-skinned, exposes the Whitmans as light-skinned African-Americans passing for white. And even as Boy, Snow, and Bird are divided, their estrangement is complicated by an insistent curiosity about one another. In seeking an understanding that is separate from the image each presents to the world, Boy, Snow, and Bird confront the tyranny of the mirror to ask how much power surfaces really hold. Dazzlingly inventive and powerfully moving , Boy, Snow, Bird is an astonishing and enchanting novel. With breathtaking feats of imagination, Helen Oyeyemi confirms her place as one of the most original and dynamic literary voices of our time.

With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy - perfect YA for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse. FEATURING EXCLSUIVE BONUS CONTENT IN PAPERBACK - A BRAND NEW CHAPTER OF THORN SEASON 'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' - Katherine Webber 'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' - S. F. Williamson ONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE "Court is filled with charming vipers," I said, chin lifted. "But charming or not, we are vipers all the same." In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders - able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine - heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family - is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself trapped in a web of hidden intentions - and caught between two equally dangerous men. One is a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairytale prince, who would see her destroyed in an instant if the truth were known - and the other a beguiling foreign ambassador with secret agendas of his own. It's Rose Season at the palace, but Alissa knows that survival will depend on being the most vicious of the thorns... WIELD YOUR POWER. GUARD YOUR SECRET. SURVIVE THE HUNT. Sharp, funny, sexy and dangerous, and packed full of irresistible twists, Thorn Season is an unforgettable novel that marks the introduction of a major new YA voice.

'Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an instant classic and a true masterpiece, it took my breath away and made my heart explode' Ali Hazelwood Reader reviews: 'Brilliant in every way' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am unashamedly obsessed' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The yearning here is unparalleled' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Irresistible is absolutely right!! I couldn't put this down!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I want more, I need more!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Superb writing. This book is phenomenal'¿¿¿¿¿ 'The wit, the banter, the slow burn, the world building. I just LOVED it'¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hands down the easiest 5 stars I've given' ¿¿¿¿¿ A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, is in dire need of healing. Naturally - such is the grim comedy of fate - the only healer who can help is Aurienne Fairhrim, preeminent scientist, bastion of moral good, and member of an enemy Order. Aurienne is desperate for funding to heal the sick - so desperate that, when Osric bribes her to help him, she accepts, even if she detests him and everything he stands for. A forced collaboration ensues: the brilliant Woman in STEM is coerced into working with the PhD in Murders, much to Aurienne's disgust. As Osric and Aurienne work together to heal his illness and investigate the mysterious reoccurrence of a deadly pox, they find themselves ardently denying their attraction, which only fuels the heat between them. Tropes include: Enemies-to-lovers High interaction slow burn Hypercompetent idiots He falls first and harder Slaughter as a love language Praise for The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy: 'Sworn enemies, underhanded shenanigans, dazzling magic and delicious romantic tension make this a witty, wonderful gem. Whether you're Team Aurienne (she of the incandescent brilliance) or Team Osric (he of the magnificent cheekbones) or just Team Would You Two Just Kiss Already, I promise you'll love this' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 'Brilliant and wildly imaginative, with a delicious forbidden romance set in a fascinating fantasy world. Knightley is a remarkable talent, weaving together witty comedy, slow-burn longing, and heart-wrenchingly poetic imagery' Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 'With the most wickedly delicious banter, Brigitte Knightley is sure to become your next favourite author. This had all the things I love most: a slow-burn romance that hurts so good, truly agonizing enemies-to-lovers, with a twisty mystery at its core' Julie Soto, author of Forget Me Not 'Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter. Anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romantasy, will surely adore The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy!' India Holton author of The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love 'The slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming with banter and wit . . . both the hero and heroine had me laughing and shouting to just kiss already. This one is a rare delight' Isabel Ibañez, author of What the River Knows 'Utterly unique and delightful, this is the perfect romantasy for those who like their villains (and heroes) with a touch of murder, thievery, and questionable morals. Sexy and hilarious with dry-as-bone humour, Knightley's writing is not to be missed' Elissa Sussman, author of Funny You Should Ask 'This debut boasts gorgeously-written, vivid settings, a unique magic system and fresh fantasy world, razor-sharp wit, and graceful characterization. In short, Knightley's debut is nothing short of irresistible itself' Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda

The New York Times bestseller and basis for the #1 smash hit movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande With millions of copies in print around the world, Gregory Maguire’s Wicked is established not only as a commentary on our time but as one of the great fantasy novels to revisit for years to come. Wicked relishes the inspired inventions of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, while playing sleight of hand with our collective memories of the 1939 MGM film starring Margaret Hamilton (and Judy Garland). In this fast-paced, fantastically real, and supremely entertaining political fantasy novel, Maguire has populated the largely unknown world of Oz with the power of his own imagination. Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin—no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz’s most promising young citizens. But Elphaba’s Oz is no utopia. The Wizard’s secret police are everywhere. Animals—those creatures with voices, souls, and minds—are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animals-a fight for Animal rights that means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas. Recognized as an iconoclastic tour de force on its initial publication, the novel has inspired the blockbuster Broadway musical of the same name—one of the longest-running plays in Broadway history. Popular, indeed. But while the novel’s distant cousins hail from the traditions of magical realism, mythopoeic fantasy, and sprawling nineteenth-century sagas of moral urgency, Maguire’s Wicked is a fairy tale retelling as unique as its green-skinned witch. What turns a smart, misunderstood girl into the Wicked Witch of the West?

Praise for Priest of Bones “A charismatic and very more-ish book with solid prose and a strong voice. Priest of Bones is a story of organised crime with shades of The Godfather. It sounds grim and dark...and it is...but our priest of bones is quite the humanitarian for a ruthless crime lord. With high tempo action it's just very fun to read.”—Mark Lawrence, author Red Sister “I can safely say that this will be the book dark fantasy and grimdark fans will be raving about at the end of this year...[McLean] has presented a brilliant debut grimdark outing that is fascinating, gripping and has everything that I look for in a crime-focused novel.”—Fantasy Book Review “McLean’s writing is punchy and fast-paced...Anyone itching to read a high-stakes story should pick up this delightful combination of medieval fantasy and crime drama.”— Publishers Weekly “A pitch-perfect blend of fantasy and organized-crime sagas like Puzo’s The Godfather or Pileggi’s Wiseguy, this novel….is very, very hard to put down. Expect word of mouth support from fantasy fans to turn this one into a genre hit.”— Booklist “ Priest of Bones is sure to be among the favorite reads for grimdark fantasy fans this year.”—Grimdark Magazine “An enjoyable read for lovers of small-scale fantasy, with a diverse cast of crooks. Priest of Bones can be effectively summarised as 'gangsters in fantasyville.' McLean manages to combine two of my most liked elements in fantasy – a quick moving plot, and characters with realistic relationships. Fans of Daniel Polansky’s Low Town books, Mark Lawrence's Prince of Thorns or dare I say Blackwing will find a number of similar themes put forward and I feel that’s the readership who will most appreciate this book.”—Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing “ Priest of Bones is a fresh and compelling take on grimdark fantasy and has done something I haven’t before seen in the genre. Mashing together soldiers, gangsters, magic and war into a heady mix that is a hulking big brother to The Lies of Locke Lamora, this is the first in an unmissable series.”—Anna Stephens, author of Godblind “ Priest of Bones is a fast paced fantasy filled with magic and combat, but with the intrigue and strategy of a crime thriller. McLean writes soldiers and their experience of returning from war like someone who has been there. There is excellent character development throughout; I'd follow the Piety brothers through any story.”—Michael Mammay, author of Planetside “Managing to be exciting, narratively taut, and a commentary on the terrible things war and violence do to people is no mean feat, but Peter McLean manages it with Priest of Bones. I wish I had written this."—RJ Barker, author of Blood of Assassins “Absolutely sensational...The prose is smooth and easy to follow, and that combined with a flowing story, an even pace and a rising tempo, result in one of those books that you could easily read in one go. All in all, Priest of Bones is Low Fantasy at its finest, and I wouldn't hesitate to call it the Fantasy Debut of the Year.”—Booknest “If violence and planning, honor among thieves and treachery among lawmen, blood and profanity and spies and explosions are your thing, Priest of Bones is the book for you. Get it. Read it. Wait impatiently for the sequel.”—J.C. Nelson, author of The Reburialist

'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January Whilst foraging for startleflower, perfumer Grace finds herself pursued by ruffians and rescued by a handsome paladin in shining armour. Only, to outwit her hunters they must pretend to be doing something very unrespectable in an alleyway. Stephen, a broken paladin, spends his time knitting socks and working as a bodyguard, living only for the chance to be useful. But that all changes when he saves Grace and witnesses an assassination attempt gone wrong. Now, Stephen and Grace must navigate a web of treachery and poisoners, while a cryptic killer stalks one step behind. Perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, Paladin's Grace is a darkly whimsical fantasy featuring sock-knitting paladins, badass perfumers, courtroom hijinks and heart-racing romance, from Nebula and two-time Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher. Praise for T. Kingfisher: 'T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy' Seanan McGuire 'Exciting, deeply wise, sad, brutal and compassionate all at once. And beautifully written, with a plot as cunning as fine embroidery' Catriona Ward 'Creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved' Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage "Nettle & Bone brings Kingfisher's signature honesty and authenticity to a fairy tale setting: the result is refreshing, earnest but not naive, and deeply satisfying. I devoured it. This is one that's going to stay with me for a long time' Sarah Gailey, author of Magic for Liars 'A delight throughout' Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches 'T. Kingfisher uses the bones of fairy tale to create something entirely her own, written in gloriously clear and transparent prose' Emily Tesh, author of Some Desperate Glory 'Funny, frightening, and full of heart; I loved it' Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January 'Charming and macabre, often both at the same time' A. K. Larkwood, author of The Unspoken Name 'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth' Naomi Novik, on Thornhedge

Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, brings her signature style to 80 delicious, homemade family-friendly recipes in her debut cookbook. You may think you know Nara Smith-the glamorous outfits, the soothing ASMR voice, the beautiful family, the seemingly effortless approach to making food from scratch-but behind it all is a working mom with a relatable goal: preparing nourishing whole foods for herself and her family. Nara grew up in Germany inspired by her grandmother's cooking and the intention behind it-everything from freshly baked bread to her mother's home remedies for mild ailments, like garlic soaked in honey. While working as a model, she soon met and married supermodel Lucky Blue Smith and started a family. When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she found that she could manage her symptoms by cutting out most processed foods. She turned her scratch-cooking expertise in a new curated direction while sharing her cooking online with compelling and elevated content. A self-taught home cook, Nara found joy in the ethos of slowing down and cooking with intention at home. Now, millions of followers later, Nara has made home cooking look incredibly chic while preparing delicious and thoughtful meals her family loves. In her eagerly awaited and beautifully photographed first cookbook, Nara shares recipes from simple to complex, such as: Softest White Potato Sandwich Bread, English Muffins, and Handmade Cheese Crackers, a few of the doughs that keep Nara's hands busy Cinnamon Toast Squares, a quick breakfast beloved by Nara's toddlers and better than anything you can find in stores Baked Fall Vegetable Salad with Miso-Sherry Dressing, a gorgeous salad that fuels Nara for long workdays Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Plum Herb Salad, a beautiful, nourishing meal made from whole ingredients One Pasta Dough for all shapes and sizes, with sauces, including stunning edible floral lasagna sheets. Pork Schnitzel, a comfort food that brings Nara back to her childhood in Germany Lucky's Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies, Nara's husband's recipe for the best American classic A chapter on Bits & Bobs, including everything from homemade mozzarella to flavored butters to chocolate-hazelnut spread, showing the simplicity and magic of cooking from whole ingredients In Homemade, Nara brings ease and elegance to the creation of homemade food-inspiring readers to elevate their own reality, in the kitchen and beyond in their daily life.

The official authorized companion to the much-loved Netflix show Emily in Paris. Paris, J'Adore! is Emily Cooper's diary about her life in France so far. From leaving her boyfriend in Chicago to starting at marketing firm Savoir in Paris, it reveals all the thrill, fear and confusion Emily experiences as she embarks on her new life. She becomes acquainted not only with French workplace etiquette - the long lunches, the arguments, the determined reluctance to use social media - but also with Gabriel, the hottest chef in town. Some things, though, are beyond comprehension: like why the first floor in a Parisian apartment building is the second floor and the first floor is the ground floor. As the months go by, Emily learns how it's perfectly normal to have a glass of Sancerre for breakfast and how you should never turn up early at work. But more than anything, she learns about love, female friendships, and how exciting it is to step out of your comfort zone in this beautiful and intriguing city. Paris, J'Adore! is also a guidebook to how to be a Parisian, with tips on fashion, romance, and where to capture the perfect selfie in the City of Lights. Written in Emily's voice, it will contain the following sections: 1. Emily's Fashion Paris - all about Emily's favourite outfits and designers - from Cadault to Chanel - as well as tips on what to wear to the beach, where to find the best boutiques, and how to dress like a Parisian; 2. Emily's Romantic Paris - the best bridges to kiss and break up on, where you can find the most breathtaking views and the most perfect backstreets, why the magic of the Eiffel Tower twinkling at night is the most intoxicating backdrop to falling in love, and a selection of the most evocative French songs to sing along to; 3. Emily's Secret Paris - where Parisians show Emily the real Paris, from the hamman in the Mosquée de Paris to the Atelier des Lumières, and from small independent French cinemas to delightful neighbourhood restaurants; 4. Emily's Workplace Paris - how to navigate tensions and emotions in a French boardroom, lunch and coffee break rituals, Sylvie's own version of Savoir's Employee Handbook, and how to teach the French about social media; 5. Emily's Escapades from Paris - including the delights of the Champagne region, the sheer glamour of Saint-Tropez and the opulence of the Château de Versailles. Packed with four-colour photographs, exquisite illustrations and beautiful shots of Paris, Paris, J'Adore! is a hugely desirable gift book for all the fans of the show.