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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.” —The Wall Street Journal A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 • Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Katie Couric Media, and History From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis;” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late. Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________All stories come to an end. 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________All stories come to an end. 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________All stories come to an end. 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________All stories come to an end. 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'

The aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology. RETURN TO THE DREAMLIKE WORLD OF THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING DARK ACADEMIA FANTASY A STUDY IN DROWNING _________All stories come to an end. 'An academic treat, gowned in gothic darkness' Daily Mail 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent' Sasha Peyton Smith, The Rose Bargian 'We've been counting down the days until we can find ourselves reunited with Effy and Preston' Cosmopolitan Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairytale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll. But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university - and soon the entire nation - is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin's legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories? With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discover a rage simmering inside him, ringing in his ears like bells. He begins to dream of a palace under the sea, a world where he is king - visions that start to follow him even in waking. As the war between Llyr and Argant explodes, Effy and Preston find themselves caught in the crossfire: Effy losing her dreams and Preston losing himself in his. Are dreams ever truly just dreams? __________ PRAISE FOR A STUDY IN DROWNING 'A love letter to stories - and to everyone silenced of forgotten in their retelling.' ALLISON SAFT 'As merciless as a rising tide and as beguiling as a fairy's bargain.' MELISSA ALBERT 'A spell-binding mix of magic, myth and mystery.' RORY POWER 'Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie' ERIN. A CRAIG 'Lyrical, incisive, and tragically beautiful, this book will haunt your dreams.' VAISHNAVI PATEL 'Reid is a singular, extraordinary talent.' SASHA PEYTON-SMITH 'I could read this book again and again - absolute perfection.' COURTNEY GOULD 'Incandescent, tender, and fierce. This is a story that lingers, long after the last word.' REBECCA ROSS READERS ABSOLUTELY ADORE A STUDY IN DROWNING... ***** ' I was enraptured from the first few chapters' ***** ' haunting and atmospheric' ***** 'Ava Reid has a magical way with words' ***** 'There is something about the way Reid creates an atmosphere that I find completely immersive ' ***** 'This book is truly mesmerising ' ***** ' Beautifully written ' ***** 'I will read ANYTHING that Ava Reid writes' ***** 'Ava Reid's writing is extraordinary and beautiful' 5* ***** 'Prepare to be drawn into the most thrilling, dark, subversive world imaginable.' ***** 'My mind is blown away and my heart is full to the brim'