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"A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love." Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author Readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and fans of Julia Alvarez will be captivated by this spellbinding story told from multiple perspectives and spanning a generation, as a baffling genealogy test connects two young women across cultures and class and sets in motion the events that might unravel a decades-old crime at last. "With every turn of the page, readers are drawn to exploring the complexities that bind every person to their roots, celebrating the tenacious pursuit of identity." LA Times Book of the Month Club Add-On Selection | GoodReads Readers' Most Anticipated Books | The Daily Mail Best New Books | Indie Next Pick | LibraryReads Selection | GoodReads The Fall Books Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read | Library Journal Fall Book Preview, The Titles to Read in 2023 What if your most basic beliefs about your life were suddenly revealed to be a lie? As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister one who s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that s impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of her baby sister, who disappeared from the streets of San Juan twenty-five years ago. Isabella, an artist, has fought hard for the stable home and loving marriage she has today yet the longing to find Marianna has never left. At last, she s found a match, and Gabby has agreed to come to Puerto Rico. But Gabby, as defensive and cautious as Isabella is impulsive, offers no happy reunion. She insists there s been a mistake. And Isabella realizes that even if this woman is her sister, she may not want to be. With nothing or perhaps so much in common, Gabby and Isabella set out to find the truth, though it means risking everything they ve known for an uncertain future and a past that harbors yet more surprises . . . "A compulsive story with engaging characters that hooked me from the start. This is a must read!" Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post & Bestselling Author "Lauren Rico s FAMILIA has it all. By page 30, I would have walked on coals to finish reading this story." Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean "An absolute delight. I couldn't stop turning the pages." KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Chicken Sisters (A Reese's Book Club Pick) A moving story about the bonds of sisterhood and unraveling the mysteries of your past. A wonderful debut! Annette Chavez Macias, bestselling author of Big Chicas Don t Cry

ENTER THE BATTLEFIELDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH THE EPIC BESTSELLER FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN 'Pacy and propulsive . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches' DAILY MAIL 'Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes' THE TIMES 'The master historical storyteller. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the ancient world to life' DAILY EXPRESS THE FIRST BOOK IN CONN IGGULDEN'S EPIC NEW SERIES THE GOLDEN AGE _______ Pericles stands in the shadow of his father: a man who once saved Athens. To make his own name he must prove himself in the liar's den of Athenian politics: pitting wits against friends, sceptics, enemies. But words alone do not make a leader. A force of Persians threatens the city and Pericles must find courage on the battlefield. In its time of need, Athens' warriors must be lions . . . _______ PRAISE FOR CONN IGGULDEN: 'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life' ANTHONY RICHES 'Another masterpiece from Iggulden' 5***** Reader Review 'It's like being on the battlefield' 5***** Reader Review 'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' ROBERT FABBRI

A Mysterious Stranger, a Fortune at Stake, and a Race Against Time to Save Austen's Family - perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Bridgerton! 'Exceptional - the Austen whodunnit I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for! I loved it' SOPHIE IRWIN - 'Who are you, Miss Austen, but a young lady of little experience and no consequence?' Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797. Following many years apart, Jane Austen is set to spend the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight's fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor's good graces. But upon arrival in Kent, Jane quickly realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman named Eleanor currently resides with Mrs Knight - a stranger who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself. Jane must uncover who Mrs Knight's guest really is, to protect the fate of her entire family. When she discovers a series of threatening letters meant for Eleanor, her investigation takes an unexpected turn. Because the dangers aren't just within the walls of Godmersham Park. Jane knows someone else is out there watching, waiting - but for what? Is this curious Eleanor friend, or foe? And can Jane solve the mystery, before danger comes for them all? - Why readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series! 'Delightful and entertaining' 5***** reader review 'Jane Austen makes a perfect detective!' 5***** reader review 'This book is such a joy!' 5***** reader review 'A very clever whodunnit!' 5***** reader review 'Kept me entertained throughout' 5***** reader review

The new sweeping 'rivals-to-lovers' sports romantasy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The God and the Gumiho , Sophie Kim . . . "Fourth Wing-meets-rugby is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but now I'm obsessed. The Winged Game is going to be the next big thing for sure!"-Ruby Dixon, New York Times bestselling author 💜 For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career 💜 -- A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION IN THE HANDS OF HER RIVAL. . . Carriwitchet is a violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts. It was once Taissa Cho's whole life. She was considered her country's most promising player-until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career. She was expelled from the sport in disgrace. No team would take her. And Taissa has spent the last two years thinking of nothing but revenge. Until a chance to redeem herself and career presents itself, offered by the very man who ruined everything in the first place. A spot on his team, the Stymphs. The catch? To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the team's secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. But Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game and their undying hatred of each other. Yet as a mysterious illness befalls the winged creatures of the league, they are forced to work together to save their team. With sabotage afoot, Taissa and Kion find themselves prepared for anything . . . except the fact that their fake-for-the-cameras relationship may be something real after all. Tropes: 💜 Rivals-to-lovers 💜 Fake dating 💜 Found family 💜 Fantasy sports romance 💜 Bickering MCs -- Praise for The Winged Game: "Magical, dangerous, and high-octane" -Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy "Delightful at every turn, The Winged Game is equal parts high-flying adventure, slow-burn romance, and pure adrenaline. . . . An unforgettable ride." -K. X. Song, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Ends with Fire "This is what the romantasy genre has been missing: MAGICAL SPORTS!" -Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, authors of The Ascended "Charmingly magical and wonderfully paced, The Winged Game swept me away." -Rachel Greenlaw, author of The Ordeals "An unputdownable rivals-to-lovers romp, full of humor, top-notch banter, and lovable characters you'll be rooting for from the start." -Annie Summerlee, author of The Book of Blood and Roses "Action-packed, brilliantly imaginative, and ridiculously fun." -Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance "A sparkling heart-filled adventure that truly flies off the page." -Booklist "Former rivals in a magical game must learn to work together in this light and humorous blend of sports romance and contemporary fantasy from Kim. . . . Readers in it for the romance will be well pleased." -Publishers Weekly "A delightfully fantastical mystery with animal bonds, an enemies-to-lovers romance, a magical sport, and dire curses." - Library Journal Readers LOVE The Winged Game: "The perfect balance of humour, intrigue and romance " ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review "It's definitely earned a spot on my favourites list for 2026 !" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review "This ended up being another Sophie Kim book I couldn't put down" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review "The Winged Game is the genre mashup I didn't know I needed " ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review "The chemistry/tension between Kion and Taissa is INSANE " ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review "Even 5 ⭐ doesn't seem enough" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

'The most important book of the Trump era' The Economist How does a democracy die? What can we do to save our own? What lessons does history teach us? In the 21st century democracy is threatened like never before. Drawing insightful lessons from across history - from Pinochet's murderous Chilean regime to Erdogan's quiet dismantling in Turkey - Levitsky and Ziblatt explain why democracies fail, how leaders like Trump subvert them today and what each of us can do to protect our democratic rights. 'This book looks to history to provide a guide for defending democratic norms when they are under threat, and finds that it is possible to fight back.' David Runciman 'A useful primer on the importance of norms, institutional restraints and civic participation in maintaining a democracy - and how quickly those things can erode when we're not paying attention' President Barack Obama 'A must-read' Andrew Marr, Sunday Times 'The greatest of the many merits of Levitsky and Ziblatt's How Democracies Die is their rejection of western exceptionalism. They tell inspiring stories I had not heard before' Nick Cohen, Observer 'Provocative, timely. One of my favourite reads this year' Elif Shafak 'Anyone who is concerned about the future of democracy should read this brisk, accessible book. Anyone who is not concerned should definitely read it' Daron Acemoglu, co-author of Why Nations Fail

Enemies at work, lovers at night - but what happens when the lines blur? 'M.A. Wardell's stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big warm hug' Alice Oseman, author of HEARTSTOPPER - On paper, they're a disaster. Between the sheets, they're a perfect match. Kent Lester, a hard working principle, is finally ready to put himself back out there. His first date? Vincent. Uptight, stubborn... and unforgettable in bed. But when Kent's school faces a crisis, the last man he expects to see walk in is Vincent, hired to fix the mess. With their jobs - and reputations - on the line, they'll have to work together. The problem? Every argument sparks more heat. And the closer they get, the harder it becomes to keep things strictly professional. Enemies at work. Something much hotter after hours. Could it ever turn into more? - Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Anita Kelly. Now with bonuses! A new epilogue and artwork of the characters. - Reviews Hotter Than Their Chemistry... 'Each book just gets better' 5* Reader Review 'A delightful balance between light hearted humor, nuanced character development, and blossoming romance' 5* Reader Review 'MA Wardell writes the most wholesome books ever. I cried, I swooned and I giggled' 5* Reader Review 'This was a warm hug. i'm happy' 5* Reader Review

Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist historical romance that will have you swooning! 'Unflinching, tender and moving.' EVIE DUNMORE 'A rare treat to enjoy and savour.' KATE PEARCE 'A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life.' Anna Campbell T he marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer . . . Evelyn Maltravers longs for her perfect match. But with her family tumbling toward ruin. Her only hope is to distinguish herself is on horseback and to succeed she'll need a habit-maker who's not afraid to take risks. Ahmad Malik have always made women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: Making their mark or following their hearts?___________ 'A well written and innovative story . . . Fascinating characters and a captivating romance' 5* Reader Review 'Mimi is the indisputable Queen of writing Victorian and Regency novels. A delightful read' 5* Reader Review 'This is a beautiful novel about self-discovery and the power of pure love' 5* Reader Review

"Join Anna, Elsa, Sven, Kristoff, Olaf, and some all new friends for adventures in Arendelle! With 12 fantastically-frozen stories that can each be read in five minutes, this padded storybook is the perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime!"--

PERFECT FOR FANS OF RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, TESSA BAILEY AND ALI HAZELWOOD! 'I can only hope that the upcoming seasons of Love Island are as entertaining as this is' Reader Review 'So wonderfully queer and brilliant!' Reader Review --- This summer, things are about to heat up. Cas Morgan has spent years of her life watching Hot Summer, the hit dating show that pairs together a bunch of sexy singles in an exotic island location. But she never quite thought she'd be a part of it, until her company secures a partnership with the show and Cas is handpicked as a contestant. If she does well and makes it to the finals, her long-awaited promotion will be secure. Cas is ready to spend the summer trying to win over the voting public. But just as she steps into the villa, her entire plan goes off course. She's instantly smitten with fellow contestant, Ada. Ada is gorgeous and charming. As Cas's feelings for Ada become undeniable, she's torn between listening to her heart or sticking to her strategy. ---- Readers love Hot Summer: 'The greatest sapphic meets reality dating competition book I've ever read!' 'Hot Summer is chock-full of yearning, romance, spice, and competition and is just so FUN!!!' 'This book is like watching an entire series of Love Island all rolled into one steamy, sapphic love story.'

'Kimmerer blends, with deep attentiveness and musicality, science and personal insights to tell the overlooked story of the planet's oldest plants' Guardian 'Bewitching ... a masterwork ... a glittering read in its entirety' Maria Popova, Brainpickings Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.

From an internationally bestselling author comes the second book in the sweeping, never before seen in paperback Arkship trilogy, perfect for readers of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Alastair Reynolds.

'I will not read it; I should never sleep again' A doctor performs an experiment on a young woman that goes horribly wrong, and a series of increasingly strange events follow: sinister woodland rituals, disappearances, suicides... Viewed as immoral and decadent on first publication in 1894, Machen's weird tale has since established itself as a classic of its genre and has been described by Stephen King as 'one of the best horror stories ever written. Maybe the best in the English language'. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

SHORTLISTED for the 2022 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction SHORTLISTED for the Comedy Women in Print Prize AN OLD LOVE. A STUCK DOOR. AND THE MORNING AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE . . . THE FUNNIEST ROM COM OF THE YEAR! COSMOPOLITAN'S BEST NEW GOOD BOOK TO READ 'Joyful' STYLIST 'Hilarious' WOMAN 'The year's most original romcom' ELLE 'Proper laugh-out-loud stuff' FABULOUS MAGAZINE 'Stuffed full of belly laughs and nostalgia' RED 'A dream read' i _______ They'd like to be going out. Instead they're stuck in . . . Best friends Ellen and Alexa have always been close. Until one fateful morning when they get locked in their attic with hapless housemate Jack and Alexa's date from the night before, Ben. With no way out, hangovers and the hours crawling by, it seems best friends can get too close for comfort. Especially when Ellen realises she already knows Ben - perhaps rather better than Alexa does . . . Fans of Dolly Alderton, Beth O'Leary and Mhairi McFarlane will LOVE this oh-so relatable tale of love, landlords and what can happen behind locked doors _______ AS SEEN IN GRAZIA SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE LOCK IN: 'This will have you both cringing and crying with laughter' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'A funny, joyful hug of a book! ' Cressida McLaughlin 'An immaculately plotted romcom' i 'A hilarious debut' EVENING STANDARD 'I LOVED this book . . . I highly recommend The Lock In' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER 'Funny and compelling from page one' LUCY VINE, author of Hot Mess 'Beautifully written, warm and fun' Laura Kay, author of The Split 'I cannot recommend this book enough!' 5***** READER REVIEW 'Made me smile, laugh, cringe and inwardly cheer' 5***** READER REVIEW

Like a modern-day Jane Jacobs, Janette Sadik-Khan transformed New York City's streets to make room for pedestrians, cyclists, buses, and green spaces. Describing the battles she fought to enact change, Streetfight imparts wisdom and practical advice that other cities can follow to make their own streets safer and more vibrant. As New York City's transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan managed the seemingly impossible and transformed the streets of one of the world's greatest, toughest cities into dynamic spaces safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Her approach was dramatic and effective: Simply painting a part of the street to make it into a plaza or bus lane not only made the street safer, but it also lessened congestion and increased foot traffic, which improved the bottom line of businesses. Real-life experience confirmed that if you know how to read the street, you can make it function better by not totally reconstructing it but by reallocating the space that's already there. Breaking the street into its component parts, Streetfight demonstrates, with step-by-step visuals, how to rewrite the underlying "source code" of a street, with pointers on how to add protected bike paths, improve crosswalk space, and provide visual cues to reduce speeding. Achieving such a radical overhaul wasn't easy, and Streetfight pulls back the curtain on the battles Sadik-Khan won to make her approach work. She includes examples of how this new way to read the streets has already made its way around the world, from pocket parks in Mexico City and Los Angeles to more pedestrian-friendly streets in Auckland and Buenos Aires, and innovative bike-lane designs and plazas in Austin, Indianapolis, and San Francisco. Many are inspired by the changes taking place in New York City and are based on the same techniques. Streetfight deconstructs, reassembles, and reinvents the street, inviting readers to see it in ways they never imagined.

PRE ORDER THE NEWEST NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE STARVING SAINTS The only thing more terrifying than a brood's hunger . . . is its mothers. -- Beatrice is a broodmother. A vampire of blood and nurture, charged with guiding the newly undead through their first, transformational years. Beneath her patron's skyscraper, in a buried warren of abandoned offices, she raises her fledglings-two difficult, hungry children of the night. But when she takes on another, the balance ruptures. Her hunger swells beyond control. Her body alters, betraying its purpose. And the careful boundaries of her existence begin to dissolve. Seeking understanding, Beatrice turns to a mortal who might help her name what she is becoming. Yet their growing intimacy is its own danger, threatening to uncover all that's long been kept hidden from humanity. And in a world governed by secrecy, even the smallest revelation could prove fatal. To Beatrice. To her brood. To the entire coven. -- " Fascinating, compelling, impossible to look away from. " Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of All These Bodies " A compulsively readable story cradling a powerful look at motherhood, filtered through the lens of vampirism ." Kelley Armstrong, New York Times Bestselling author " MILKTEETH takes a fresh new bite out of the vampire lore, and in doing so spills onto these pages crimson mystery, mind-twisty plotlines, and incredible new characters. As elegant as it is brutal. Brava to Caitlin Starling! " Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Red Empire and Ghosts of the Void. " With its compelling plot, deft writing, and original premise, this novel will quickly seduce you, but be careful: it has teeth. " Johanna van Veen, Author of My Darling Dreadful Thing and Blood on Her Tongue -- Readers love Caitlin Starling:- 'Drenched in debauchery and brimming with bacchanalian madness' 5* READER REVIEW 'Astronomical levels of gay, but in a horrifically violent, toxic, and evil way' 5* READER REVIEW

New York Times Bestseller The new must-read epic from master storyteller Ken Follett: more than a thriller, it s an action-packed, globe-spanning drama set in the present day.   A compelling story, and only too realistic. Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Every catastrophe begins with a little problem that doesn t get fixed. So says Pauline Green, president of the United States, in Follett s nerve-racking drama of international tension.   A shrinking oasis in the Sahara Desert; a stolen US Army drone; an uninhabited Japanese island; and one country s secret stash of deadly chemical poisons: all these play roles in a relentlessly escalating crisis.   Struggling to prevent the outbreak of world war are a young woman intelligence officer; a spy working undercover with jihadists; a brilliant Chinese spymaster; and Pauline herself, beleaguered by a populist rival for the next president election. Never is an extraordinary novel, full of heroines and villains, false prophets and elite warriors, jaded politicians and opportunistic revolutionaries. It brims with cautionary wisdom for our times, and delivers a visceral, heart-pounding read that transports readers to the brink of the unimaginable.

*Kissed by the Gods - Die ewigen Kriege * - Roman - Das große BookTok-Must-Read mit zwei brandneuen Bonuskapiteln / 21.99€ / ebook

LOVE WILL BURN. WAR WILL RISE. AND NOT EVERYONE WILL SURVIVE. The fourth explosive chapter in the dark, addictive House of Devils series 'This will forever be one of my all-time favorite series' 5 Reader Review - Awake or dreaming? For six months, Loren Calla has had one goal: stay alive. With her friends beside her and the love of a ruthless Darkslayer, she has beaten the odds until the Veil begins to fall and bloodthirsty creatures flood Yveswich. Now survival may demand the ultimate sacrifice. Darien Cassel, trapped deep underground and cut off from his Sight, must face a threat darker than anything he has known, one that could destroy him for good. Roman Devlin, torn between loyalty and the thief who stole his heart, stands on the edge of ruin. Every choice he makes could save his future or end it. As war ignites across worlds, love and loyalty will be tested, and not everyone will make it out alive. In this breathtaking fourth installment in the House of Devils series, all must fight if they wish to stand a chance against the dark forces poised to devour their world. But when tragedy strikes again, they realize that nothing, not even love. may be enough to save them this time. Tropes: Found Family Fated Mates Enemies to Lovers Morally Grey Heroes Forbidden Romance War Between Worlds Slow Burn, High Stakes Multiple POVs Magic System - Readers can't get enough of the House of Devils Series 'THIS SERIES IS EVERYTHING TO ME!!!' 5 Reader Review 'I'm going to need 3 business days to process the events of this book' 5 Reader Review 'At this point, I shouldn't be surprised at how much I love this book because every single book in this series has been 5*' 5 Reader Review 'This was perfection!! 6 stars!!!' 5 Reader Review 'Wow I'm at a loss for words & cannot even explain how much I loved this book!!!' 5 Reader Review

THE SUSPENSE-FILLED TALE OF A CRIME NOVELIST WHOSE BOOKS ARE COMING TRUE FROM THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CLAIRE DOUGLAS She finally has her dream life. But someone knows the truth . . . 'Her best yet. It's gripping, atmospheric, and so original' GILLIAN MCALLISTER ' Thrilling, twisty and impossible to put down. Claire Douglas at her very best' TIM WEAVER 'A gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension' GILLY MACMILLAN 'A tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas's trademark suspense. An up-all-night read' LUCY CLARKE ' A whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp' CL TAYLOR 'Ingenious and compelling . . . absolutely loved it' MARK EDWARDS ' So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments. I absolutely loved it' B P WALTER __________ Emilia Ward lives quietly in suburban London with her husband and two children. Just an ordinary wife and mother. But also a bestselling crime writer. When she starts writing her tenth Detective Miranda Moody novel, however, life takes a frightening turn: an incident straight out of one of her novels occurs in real life. Just an unsettling coincidence, she thinks. Until it happens again. Then someone she knows dies exactly like a victim in the book she's still writing . . . Why is someone doing this? How do they know what she is writing? And how long before Emilia and her family are next? __________ READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE WOMAN WHO LIED . . . 'A fantastic thriller. Fresh and original, genuinely kept me guessing and a total page turner' 5* READER REVIEW 'I did not want this book to end. I read it in bed. On the sofa. In the bus. You get the picture. Did not put it down till it was done. Then felt disappointed with myself as I had gobbled it up and not spread the treat out. Best book by the author' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wow, what a book. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend' 5* READER REVIEW 'Claire Douglas never disappoints, she keeps you hooked until the final page, each story she produces is better than the last with twists galore' 5* READER REVIEW 'Truly tremendous, cleverly plotted with a deftly drawn cast and an enthralling one-sit read' 5* READER REVIEW 'Tremendous' 5* READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS: 'I loved this twisty novel' RICHARD OSMAN 'Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page' SARAH PEARSE 'Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read' JANICE HALLETT 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Spine-chilling' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR The Woman Who Lied, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 Claire Douglas, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2022

PRE-ORDER NOW! THE TWISTIEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER OF THE YEAR, PERFECT FOR FANS OF FREIDA MCFADDEN***** He's the Man of the Year. But is he really a monster?When Natalie saw her best friend leaving the club with a handsome stranger, she never would have thought that the next morning, her friend would be discovered unconscious at a bus stop. What happened that night? Only her best friend knows. And until she recovers from her coma, she won't be able to tell her side of the story. Natalie is desperate for answers - so she can't believe her luck when she comes across a photo of the man her friend left with. Except he's on the cover of a magazine, being heralded as the 'Man of the Year'. This man appears untouchable. He's a millionaire. He's famous. But Natalie suspects he's dangerous. To prove it, she takes up a job as the housekeeper at his mansion. Her plan is simple. Watch his every move. Gather the evidence. And make him pay. But when she discovers that the last housekeeper went missing, she realises she's in over her head. She thought she was setting the trap - but has she just fallen into his?***** Why readers are OBSESSED with Iliana Xander'The first twist let me speechless! And they kept on coming' 5***** reader review'One of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a long time' 5***** reader review'This is the twistiest thriller I have ever read in my entire life' 5***** reader review 'Some great plot twists that had me gasping out loud' 5***** reader review

The feel-good book packed with practical tips, hacks and habits to learn how to work with your neurodivergent brain, not against it - from the author of the smash-hit book on ADHD, autism and neurodivergence, UNMASKED. ' The book truly changed my life ... a must read for newly diagnosed neurodivergent people!' 5-star reader review Following on from her acclaimed book, unmasked, autistic and ADHD creator, writer and consultant Ellie Middleton returns with the empowering and practical guide to break free from expectation and be more you. In each chapter, she writes about the eight executive functions that neurodivergent people struggle with including working memory , prioritisation and emotional regulation . Written in easy-to-read, bite-sized chunks whizzy brains like hers, Ellie shares 40 simple tips for readers to try out, including: · Creating a launch pad to remember the essentials when you leave the house · Drawing a car park of ideas to help visualise your thoughts and manage impulse control · The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 mindfulness technique to prevent spiralling and regulate emotions · Breaking up each day into Four Quadrants to approach every day with more flexibility This isn't another journal or planner that claims to organize your entire life (Ellie is the first to admit that she doesn't have things under control 100% of the time). This also is not a book about how to fit into the neurotypical way of doing things (aka masking). Instead, Ellie reveals why society tells us that we 'should' do things (read: patriarchy, ableism, White supremacy) and shows us how we can all free ourselves of those expectations, feel empowered and, ultimately, be more YOU. Praise for Ellie Middleton and How to Be You: 'This book will change lives ! A cracking read and a must for folks with brains who do things differently' Heidi Mavir, bestselling author of Your Child is Not Broken 'I loved it. I'm so impressed by Ellie's courage and wisdom, this book is comforting and clever, but most of all kind' Daisy Buchanan, author of Insatiable and Careering ' Reassuring , liberating and empowering ' Emma Reed Turrell, psychotherapist and author of Please Yourself 'An excellent antidote to all the 'shoulds' that neurodivergent people get from society' 5-star reader review ' Massively validating and educational' 5-star reader review ' Inspiring and insightful' 5-star reader review 'A book that everyone should read' 5-star reader review

Since its first publication in 1960, Maxwell Maltz's landmark bestseller has inspired and enhanced the lives of more than 30 million readers! In this updated edition, with a new introduction and editorial commentary by Matt Furey, president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, the original text has been annotated and amplified to make Maltz's message even more relevant for the contemporary reader. Cybernetics (loosely translated from the Greek): "a helmsman who steers his ship to port." Psycho-Cybernetics is a term coined by Dr. Maxwell Maltz, which means, "steering your mind to a productive, useful goal so you can reach the greatest port in the world, peace of mind." Maltz was the first researcher and author to explain how the self-image (a term he popularized) has complete control over an individual's ability to achieve (or fail to achieve) any goal. And he developed techniques for improving and managing that self-image-visualization, mental rehearsal, relaxation-which have informed and inspired countless motivational gurus, sports psychologists, and self-help practitioners for more than fifty years. Timeless teachings based on solid science, Psycho-Cybernetics provide a prescription for thinking and acting that lead to quantifiable results.

Originally written to entertain, move or chill, the eight short stories in this collection accompanied by parallel English translations now also help students gain deeper insights into French literature and life. Arranged in approximate order of difficulty, the range of stories is wide, from the stylized wit of Raymond Queneau to the beautifully written ambiguities of Philippe Sollers, from Pierre Gascar's exploration of childhood as a background to a tale of infidelity to Henri Thomas's gentle, ironic look at war. All make wonderful reads in either language.

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER ONE OF ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S AND SHEREADS' BOOKS TO READ AFTER THE HANDMAID'S TALE "[An] electrifying debut."-O, The Oprah Magazine "The real-life parallels will make you shiver."-Cosmopolitan Set in a United States in which half the population has been silenced, Vox is the harrowing, unforgettable story of what one woman will do to protect herself and her daughter. On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed more than one hundred words per day, Dr. Jean McClellan is in denial. This can't happen here. Not in America. Not to her. Soon women are not permitted to hold jobs. Girls are not taught to read or write. Females no longer have a voice. Before, the average person spoke sixteen thousand words each day, but now women have only one hundred to make themselves heard. For herself, her daughter, and every woman silenced, Jean will reclaim her voice. This is just the beginning...not the end. One of Good Morning America's "Best Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer" One of PopSugar, Refinery29, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Real Simple, i09, and Amazon's Best Books to Read in August 2018

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DISCOVER THE KOREAN BESTSELLER AND STEP INTO A MAGICAL WORLD WHERE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE An uplifting and healing gift of a book that asks would you trade your life for another one? 'A warm and wondrous story. Gentle, affirming, and utterly transportive' Julie Long, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes ---- On the first day of the monsoon an old ramshackle building appears. This is The Rainfall Market. Inside you will find magical bookstores, hairdressers, perfumeries and anything your heart desires. But you cannot enter without an invitation. Serin, who lives in a small flat with her mother and dreams of a bigger, better life, can't believe her luck when she receives a ticket inviting her to step inside The Rainfall Market. Once inside she will have the opportunity to swap her life for a new one. A better one. Accompanied by Isha the ca t and followed by a mysterious shadow, Serin tentatively steps inside. There she is told she has just one week to choose the perfect life and find true happiness. However, there is a catch. If she doesn't find her dream life, she'll be trapped inside the market forever . . . ---- Readers are loving The Rainfall Market ' Hooked in an instant ' 5 ***** Reader Review 'The literary equivalent of wrapping yourself up in a warm blanket. I loved every minute of it' 5 ***** Reader Review ' Cool story, cute characters ' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I loved this! I t's lovely and sweet and has a wonderful message ' 5 ***** Reader Review

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. -- Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart. I'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It's my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. It's time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Magic, Myths, and Monsters Slow-Burn Hidden Identity High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING ' The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before ' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ' A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ' Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive! ' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ' This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED ' Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 - Reader Review ' My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 - Reader Review ' I freaking LOVED this book' 5 - Reader Review ' It's my new favorite read this year ' 5 - Reader Review ' This book was F*CKING AMAZING ' 5 - Reader Review ' This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways' 5 - Rea

'I gained his secret and we were both lost for ever' Mary Shelley's dark story of a bereaved man's disturbing passion for his daughter was suppressed by her own father, and not published for over a century. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.

A revelatory and richly varied collection of Poland’s greatest short stories A Penguin Classic Witty, surprising, and sparkling, this anthology is an essential exploration of Polish literature. Its thirty-nine superb stories run the length of the literal and imaginative creation of Poland, from 1918 (when Poland regained its independence after 123 years of colonization by neighboring empires) to the present. The stories include “Miss Winczewska” by the acclaimed twentieth-century writer Maria Dabrowska, based on her experience of helping to establish a library for soldiers at the Citadel military base in Warsaw in the interwar period; and “In the Shadow of Brooklyn” by Stanislaw Dygat, the comical tale of a young man's envy of what he imagines to be his father's success with women. At the contemporary end is “The Green Children”; a historical story set in 1656 by Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk, narrated by a Scottish doctor who, as the Polish king's physician, travels about the wilds of Poland and encounters two feral children. Curated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, this anthology is a refreshing and glorious new collection of the best in Polish literature. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing 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.

A revelatory and richly varied collection of Poland’s greatest short stories A Penguin Classic Witty, surprising, and sparkling, this anthology is an essential exploration of Polish literature. Its thirty-nine superb stories run the length of the literal and imaginative creation of Poland, from 1918 (when Poland regained its independence after 123 years of colonization by neighboring empires) to the present. The stories include “Miss Winczewska” by the acclaimed twentieth-century writer Maria Dabrowska, based on her experience of helping to establish a library for soldiers at the Citadel military base in Warsaw in the interwar period; and “In the Shadow of Brooklyn” by Stanislaw Dygat, the comical tale of a young man's envy of what he imagines to be his father's success with women. At the contemporary end is “The Green Children”; a historical story set in 1656 by Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk, narrated by a Scottish doctor who, as the Polish king's physician, travels about the wilds of Poland and encounters two feral children. Curated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, this anthology is a refreshing and glorious new collection of the best in Polish literature. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing 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.