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Alexander Dumas was born in 1802 at Villes-Cotterets. He received very little education but when he entered the household of the future king, Louis-Philippe, he began to read veraciously and then to write. In 1839 he began writing novels dealing with the wars of religion and the Revolution, but he is most remembered for his historical novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.

Vampire Diaries meets Norse mythology in this sequel to Soul of Shadow from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. ------------------------------------ I will make myself strong. I will find Elias. I will kill Elias. I will never trust a boy with my heart again. These are the vows Charlie Hudson made the day after Elias Everhart betrayed her, nearly killing everyone she loves most. One month later, revenge is still her priority, even as she navigates a harsh new reality: one where her brother and friends can now see Asgard, making them just as susceptible to its dazzling delights - and deadly dangers - as she is. But when two bodies turn up in the forest outside town, and Elias waltzes back into her life with an offer to help find out what's happening, Charlie finds herself accepting his offer-but only because feigning an alliance is her best chance to figure out how to kill him. And if it feels like the more time she spends with him, the more her heart softens, it must be a trick of the unusually warm fall air. Because there's no way she would make the grave mistake of falling for Elias Everhart twice... right? ------------------------------------ Praise of Soul of Shadows:- "What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes' case - a breakneck story and surprising twists." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling . . . Full of heart and tension-filled scenes, this beautifully written sequel emphasizes that, even in chaos, love and redemption burn brightest of all." - Booklist "This book is absolutely incredible. If you loved the Vampire Diaries or any other show that combines the angst of high school with the darkness of a supernatural world, you will love this book!" 5***** Reader Review "Yurrrrrrrp this was exactly what I needed" 5***** Reader Review "Emma's writing is sharp and beautiful" 5***** Reader Review ' Norse mythology and folklore permeate a treacherous, atmospheric setting bursting with magic and danger ' Publishers Weekly

6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! 'A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS' E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in the second thrilling instalment in the global bestselling Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. A DEADLY GAME. A PUZZLE TO SOLVE. A FORTUNE AT STAKE. ONE STEP FORWARDS. Avery thought that solving the riddle left by billionaire Tobias Hawthorne would reveal why he left her - a complete stranger - his entire fortune. TWO STEPS BACK. But as the cryptic clues pile up and Jameson and Grayson, two of the handsome and enigmatic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull her in different directions, Avery wonders who she can really trust. SECRETS UPON SECRETS. Soon Avery realizes this game is no longer just about money and power. Now she's playing for her life **Don't miss the next books in The Inheritance Games series: The Final Gambit and The Brothers Hawthorne are available now** What the readers are saying about The Hawthorne Legacy: "Fast-paced and full of fun from the get go!" "This entire trilogy is phenomenal!" "The next book can't come soon enough, these are highly addictive!" "Filled to the brim with red herrings, twists, turns, secrets and cryptic clues - I can't wait for the next book!" "I want to re-read this immediately, I am so invested and want to solve all of the riddles!" "I was swooning through the entire book, I'm not sure if I'll ever decide which Hawthorne brother I love the most!" *Reading all of the Inheritance Games world novels? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games , The Hawthorne Legacy , The Final Gambit , The Brothers Hawthorne , Games Untold , The Grandest Game , and Glorious Rivals . *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology ( Little White Lies , Deadly Little Scandals ), The Fixer duology ( The Ruling Class, Lessons in Power), and The Lovely and the Lost .

"The most engrossing love story. A 2026 must-read."—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of Love and Other Words AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER ∙ AN AMAZON BEST OF ROMANCE PICK FOR APRIL ∙ A LIBRARY READS HALL OF FAME PICK FOR APRIL ∙ A JULIA QUINN TODAY SHOW RECCOMENDATION FOR 2026 ∙ A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST NEW ROMANCE NOVEL TO READ IN 2026 A woman tests the limits of her so-called amicable divorce when she flies to Paris for the destination wedding of her former sister-in-law, only to butt heads with the deliciously gruff best man, in a poignant and romantic novel from Kate Clayborn. Physician Layla Bailey has spent over a year telling herself she's moved on from a painful but amicable divorce from her college sweetheart. Staying friends with her ex seemed like the mature thing to do, but when Layla is invited to her former sister-in-law’s destination wedding in Paris—where Layla once spent her own romantic honeymoon—she knows her commitment to maturity might be her worst enemy…especially since her ex isn’t attending alone. The only thing that could make the week more difficult is getting through it without the distraction of the wedding.... But when what Layla thought was a harmless conversation about the choices of her younger self leads to the bride getting cold feet, Layla finds herself facing down the groom’s mysterious, taciturn best man, Griffin, who will do anything to make sure this wedding happens. Since she broke it, Griff demands she help him fix it. Going along with his plan to alleviate the engaged couple's doubts seems like Layla’s best chance at maintaining a good relationship with a family she once called her own. But as she learns more about the past heartbreak that’s driving Griff to help his friend, she gets closer and closer to confronting the true depth of her own pain…while finding herself more and more willing to risk it all again for Griff. “[A] tremendous love story … proof that Clayborn only gets better with every book.” —Kirkus (STARRED)

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'One of the master storytellers of our time' - Dr Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal From 'one of the greatest storytellers we have' (Robert Bly), an urgent invitation to allow the oldest stories - and the Greatest Story - to reshape our own. There's an old Irish belief that if you aren't wrapped in a cloak of story you will be unprepared for what the world will hurl at you. You remain adolescent at just the moment a culture worth its salt requires you to become a real, grown, human being. In Liturgies of the Wild, acclaimed mythographer, storyteller and Christian thinker Martin Shaw argues that we live in a myth-impoverished age, cut off from the deep wells of story and meaning that once prepared us for life's challenges. Drawing on the 'ancient technologies' of myths and initiatory rites, Shaw invites readers to rediscover the ancient stories that shape the human soul - and to encounter Christ as the ultimate, transforming story providing a road to wholeness, maturity and connection. Within these pages, Shaw: Teaches us to read a myth the way it wants to be read; Provides vivid retellings of tales powerful enough to carry you through life's travails; Shows you how to gather and reshape your own thrown-away stories. Most vividly, Shaw shares his own spiritual journey and how these ancient technologies led him - unexpectedly - to Christ, 'the True Myth,' by way of a thirty-year journey and a 101-night vigil in a Dartmoor forest. Blending nimble storytelling in the tradition of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien with scholarly depth, Liturgies of the Wild s a thrilling counsel of resistance and delight in the face of many modern monsters, providing a transformative journey into story, spirit and self-discovery. Ebury Vine: The Home Of Christian Living. Drawing on the deep roots of Christianity to cultivate curious minds and inspire faith-informed growth.

Vampire Diaries meets Norse mythology in this sequel to Soul of Shadow from TikTok sensation Emma Noyes. ------------------------------------ I will make myself strong. I will find Elias. I will kill Elias. I will never trust a boy with my heart again. These are the vows Charlie Hudson made the day after Elias Everhart betrayed her, nearly killing everyone she loves most. One month later, revenge is still her priority, even as she navigates a harsh new reality: one where her brother and friends can now see Asgard, making them just as susceptible to its dazzling delights - and deadly dangers - as she is. But when two bodies turn up in the forest outside town, and Elias waltzes back into her life with an offer to help find out what's happening, Charlie finds herself accepting his offer-but only because feigning an alliance is her best chance to figure out how to kill him. And if it feels like the more time she spends with him, the more her heart softens, it must be a trick of the unusually warm fall air. Because there's no way she would make the grave mistake of falling for Elias Everhart twice... right? ------------------------------------ Praise of Soul of Shadows:- "What happens when an ordinary teen finds herself rocketed into an overlapping world of Nordic mythology? In Noyes' case - a breakneck story and surprising twists." - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author "A perfect fit for fans of morally gray love interests, dark mythology, and found-family storytelling . . . Full of heart and tension-filled scenes, this beautifully written sequel emphasizes that, even in chaos, love and redemption burn brightest of all." - Booklist "This book is absolutely incredible. If you loved the Vampire Diaries or any other show that combines the angst of high school with the darkness of a supernatural world, you will love this book!" 5***** Reader Review "Yurrrrrrrp this was exactly what I needed" 5***** Reader Review "Emma's writing is sharp and beautiful" 5***** Reader Review ' Norse mythology and folklore permeate a treacherous, atmospheric setting bursting with magic and danger ' Publishers Weekly

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new festive story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! THIS CHRISTMAS ISN'T JUST ABOUT LOTTIE...BUT IT'S AS CHAOTIC AS EVER! We all know Lottie LOVES Christmas - the chocolate, the presents, spending time with her weird but wonderful family! But what does Burger Tom get up to on Christmas Day? How did Molly celebrate the festive period in Australia? And why are the hammies so afraid of cousin Fwankie?! Because sometimes, it's not all about Lottie! In these twelve hilarious festive short stories, find out what Bella gets up to on her first Christmas, how Toby's prank backfires, when Poppy becomes the star of the show, and how Jess saves the day for her football team! And Lottie shares her most DISASTROUS Christmas story ever! So, grab a Terry's Chocolate Orange (yes, a whole one obvs) and spend this Christmas with all of your favourite characters from the world of LOTTIE BROOKS! Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks: My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!". My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it 'the best book ever' Katie has managed to capture the essence of what this group think and feel in a positive, life-affirming fashion' Have you read all of Lottie's embarrassing diaries? Book 1: The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Book 2: The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks Book 3: The Mega Complicated Crushes of Lottie Brooks Book 4: The Totally Disastrous School Trip of Lottie Brooks Book 5: The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks Book 6: The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks Book 7: Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls Book 8: The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks Other books from the world of Lottie Brooks: Lottie Brooks's Essential Guide to Life

A heart-stopping story of friendship, thrill-seeking and defying expectations 'Tender, immersive, and thrilling' GABRIELLE ZEVIN, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow 'One of the best novels I've ever read about friendship between a young man and a young woman ... Exciting and tension filled' STEPHEN KING 'A breathtaking, thrilling and unforgettable story of friendship, of hopes and dreams against a reality so harsh it broke my heart' CHRIS WHITAKER, author of All the Colours of the Dark 'An adrenalized, heart-stopping, stomach-lurching ride of the highest stakes' ELIZABETH GILBERT 'Profound and stunning ... It will make you question yourself and every one of your beliefs' LIZ NUGENT, author of The Truth About Ruby Cooper and Strange Sally Diamond *** ''All this is, is the thing we've always known: we have nothing and nobody except each other. But that, we have in spades. Now, let's go climb rocks." Dan and Tamma are two teenagers growing up in the shadow of California's Joshua Tree National Park. One is a gifted golden child, the other a mouthy burnout. Climbing boulders in trash-strewn parking lots during cold desert nights, their friendship is forged as they dream of a life of adventure. As their final year of high school unfolds and adult reality looms, they are rocked by change and pulled apart by irreconcilable obligations. And as their climbs become ever more dangerous, and their home lives ever more extreme, it's inevitable that something is going to snap...

The New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller that redefined what it means to be a leader.   Since it was first published almost a decade ago, Seth Godin's visionary book has helped tens of thousands of leaders turn a scattering of followers into a loyal tribe. If you need to rally fellow employees, customers, investors, believers, hobbyists, or readers around an idea, this book will demystify the process.   It's human nature to seek out tribes, be they religious, ethnic, economic, political, or even musical (think of the Deadheads).  Now the Internet has eliminated the barriers of geography, cost, and time. Social media gives anyone who wants to make a difference the tools to do so.   With his signature wit and storytelling flair, Godin presents the three steps to building a tribe: the desire to change things, the ability to connect a tribe, and the willingness to lead.   If you think leadership is for other people, think again leaders come in surprising packages. Consider Joel Spolsky and his international tribe of scary-smart software engineers. Or Gary Vaynerhuck, a wine expert with a devoted following of enthusiasts. Chris Sharma led a tribe of rock climbers up impossible cliff faces, while Mich Mathews, a VP at Microsoft, ran her internal tribe of marketers from her cube in Seattle.   Tribes will make you think really think about the opportunities to mobilize an audience that are already at your fingertips. It's not easy, but it's easier than you think.

'The greatest story of our age ... Be very afraid' John Arlidge, Sunday Times Michael Lewis's epic bestseller tells the outrageous story of the multi-millionaires and whizz kids who scammed the banking system in the blink of an eye - and the whistleblowers who tried to stop them. It's hilarious, terrifying and it's all true. 'Thrilling, a masterclass' Robert McCrum, Observer, Books of the Year 'Jaw-dropping, astonishing ... Lewis has lit the touch paper' Liam Halligan, Spectator 'The kind of writer who creates his own weather system' John Lanchester, London Review of Books 'I read Michael Lewis for the same reasons I watch Tiger Woods. I'll never play like that. But it's good to be reminded every now and again what genius looks like' Malcolm Gladwell

'The greatest story of our age ... Be very afraid' John Arlidge, Sunday Times Michael Lewis's epic bestseller tells the outrageous story of the multi-millionaires and whizz kids who scammed the banking system in the blink of an eye - and the whistleblowers who tried to stop them. It's hilarious, terrifying and it's all true. 'Thrilling, a masterclass' Robert McCrum, Observer, Books of the Year 'Jaw-dropping, astonishing ... Lewis has lit the touch paper' Liam Halligan, Spectator 'The kind of writer who creates his own weather system' John Lanchester, London Review of Books 'I read Michael Lewis for the same reasons I watch Tiger Woods. I'll never play like that. But it's good to be reminded every now and again what genius looks like' Malcolm Gladwell

Join Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Carter and Sadie Kane as they do battle with an ancient Egyptian magician determined to become a god. Against impossible odds, the four demigods and magicians team up to prevent the apocalypse. Contains the short stories The Son of Sobek, The Staff of Serapis and The Crown of Ptolemy, together in one volume for the first time. Plus, read an exciting extract from The Sword of Summer, the first book in Rick Riordan's latest series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to their loving relationship with their grandmother, to their first sexual experience, the stories wrestle with triumph and tragedy and cover topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, inequality, consent, and Black joy. PRAISE FOR ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE A moving and brilliant exploration of Black queerness. Stylist An exuberant, unapologetic memoir infused with a deep but cleareyed love for its subjects. The New York Times An empowering read . . . All Boys Aren't Blue is an unflinching testimony that carves out space for Black queer kids to be seen. Huffington Post Powerful . . . All Boys Aren't Blue is a game changer. Bitch Magazine All Boys Aren't Blue is a balm and testimony to young readers as allies in the fight for equality. Publishers Weekly

'A stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt' Sunday Times The extraordinary history of Ancient Egyptian civilization - from its earliest origins to the creation of its greatest monument - from specialist John Romer This exceptional book draws on a lifetime of research and thought to recreate the previously untold story of how a civilization which began with handfuls of semi-itinerant fishermen settled, spread and created a rich, vivid, strange civilization that had its first culmination in the pharaoh Khufu building the Great Pyramid. The book immerses the reader in the fascinating world of archaeological evidence, the process by which this long vanished world has gradually re-emerged and the rapidly changing interpretations which these breathtaking but entirely enigmatic remains have been subjected to. Whether he is writing about the smallest necklace bead or the most elaborate royal tomb, John Romer conveys to the reader a remarkable sense of how to understand a people so like ourselves and yet in so many ways eerily different.

The bestselling author of The How of Happiness reveals how to find opportunity in life s thorniest moments Focusing on life s biggest, messiest moments, Sonja Lyubomirsky provides readers with the clear-eyed vision they need to build the healthiest, most satisfying life. Lyubomirsky argues that we have been given false promises myths that assure us that lifelong happiness will be attained once we hit the culturally confirmed markers of adult success. This black-and-white vision of happiness works to discourage us from recognizing the upside of any negative and limits our potential for personal growth. A corrective course on happiness and a call to regard life s twists and turns with a more open mind, The Myths of Happiness shares practical lessons that prove we are more adaptable than we think we are. It empowers readers to look beyond their first response, sharing scientific evidence that often it is our mindset not our circumstances that matters most.

Alexander Dumas was born in 1802 at Villes-Cotterets. He received very little education but when he entered the household of the future king, Louis-Philippe, he began to read veraciously and then to write. In 1839 he began writing novels dealing with the wars of religion and the Revolution, but he is most remembered for his historical novels, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.

Praised for having "the perfect blend of action, romance, suspense, and paranormal"*, #1 New York Times bestselling author Patrica Briggs's Alpha and Omega series now takes readers into the middle of some bad supernatural business… For once, mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Lantham are not traveling because of Charles's role as his father's enforcer. This time, their trip to Arizona is purely personal. Or at least their visit starts out that way... Charles and Anna soon discover that a dangerous fae being is on the loose, replacing human children with simulacrums. The fae have started a cold war with humanity that's about to heat up-and Charles and Anna are in the crossfire. *Rex Robot Reviews

Praised for having the perfect blend of action, romance, suspense, and paranormal *, #1 New York Times bestselling author Patrica Briggs's Alpha and Omega series now takes readers into the middle of some bad supernatural business For once, mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Lantham are not traveling because of Charles s role as his father s enforcer. This time, their trip to Arizona is purely personal. Or at least their visit starts out that way... Charles and Anna soon discover that a dangerous fae being is on the loose, replacing human children with simulacrums. The fae have started a cold war with humanity that's about to heat up and Charles and Anna are in the crossfire. *Rex Robot Reviews

A free-wheeling vehicle . . . an unforgettable ride! The New York Times Cat s Cradle is Kurt Vonnegut s satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. An apocalyptic tale of this planet s ultimate fate, it features a midget as the protagonist, a complete, original theology created by a calypso singer, and a vision of the future that is at once blackly fatalistic and hilariously funny. A book that left an indelible mark on an entire generation of readers, Cat s Cradle is one of the twentieth century s most important works and Vonnegut at his very best. [Vonnegut is] an unimitative and inimitable social satirist. Harper s Magazine Our finest black-humorist . . . We laugh in self-defense. Atlantic Monthly

The must-read New York Times bestseller that's redefining hospitality and inspiring readers in every industry. - Featured in FX's The Bear and Showtime's Billions - JP Morgan NextList Pick Eleven Madison Park was a struggling two-star brasserie when Will Guidara took the helm. Eleven years later, it had been named the best restaurant in the world, renowned for its relentless, skillful campaign to spread joy (Pete Wells, New York Times). How did Guidara and his team pull off this unprecedented transformation? By offering hospitality so memorable, so over the top, it can only be described as unreasonable. The team consistently gave people more than they expected filling a private dining room with sand, mai tais, and beach chairs to console a couple after a canceled vacation, or surprising a family who had never seen snow with a sledding trip to Central Park. That hospitality-first culture making people feel seen and truly welcomed extended beyond the guests to their own team, who learned that the best way to build your bottom line is to give more, not less; how to deliver praise and criticism with intention; and about the greatness possible when a busser is empowered to think like an owner. Guidara shows us how to find the magic in what we do for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve. Since its publication, Unreasonable Hospitality has sold over a million copies, has been translated into over a dozen languages, and was an inspiration for the Emmy Award winning series The Bear. Today, every business can choose to be in the hospitality industry, as the word has spread far beyond the dining room, encouraging leaders from all disciplines to elevate ordinary transactions into unforgettable experiences.

Discover the gripping enemies-to-lovers romantasy that is taking BookTok by storm, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Jennifer L Armentrout and Stephanie Garber. 'A scorching romance' Olivia Rose Darling, Fear the Flames 'It wouldn't be a surprise if this follows in the hallowed halls of Sarah J Maas' Inews I WOULD TURN THE WORLD TO DARKNESS FOR YOU In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both. Yet when the Star of Wrath and War descends to hunt Elara, the neighbouring kingdom sees an opportunity to take her from her home, the Kingdom of Night, to Helios, Kingdom of Light. Where she strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince. There, Elara is forced to either let Prince Lorenzo train her into a weapon worthy of battling against the tyrannical reign of the Stars, or to accept her fate. But there are shadows even within the Kingdom of Light - and they threaten to reveal the darkness in Lorenzo's past and the ancient magic that slumbers in Elara's veins. And with it all, the undeniable, star-crossed pull between them... Tropes: *Enemies to lovers* *He falls first* *Fated Mates* *Betrayal* *Slow burn romance* *Touch-her-and-I'll-kill-you* Readers are already calling this the fantasy phenomenon of 2024! 'I loved every single thing about this book' 'One of my all-time favourite romantasies - ever' '5 beautiful stars!' 'I AM SCREAMING over this book! PLEASE GO READ IT!' 'This book deserves so much hype. god tier' Let the magic continue. Pre-order the sequel, FALLEN STARS, out November 2025

From the bestselling author of The Prison Healer trilogy comes a brand-new YA fantasy, perfect for fans of Lauren Roberts and Leigh Bardugo. 'This year's must-read YA fantasy' - Rebecca Yarros, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing NEVER BARGAIN WITH A REAPER. The city of Aravell is in peril, plagued by a deadly blackmist that kills all it touches and reapers who roam the streets, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. Seventeen-year-old reaper hunter Viridia Solace has made it her life's mission to capture their leader-the man who murdered her parents-but the notorious Reaper Priest has eluded the best hunters on Elverdine Isle for years. Until now. When the Priest's right-hand man, Reeve Ashton, is captured, he offers Viri a chance to avenge her parents . . . for a price. She knows better than to bargain with a reaper, especially this one, but his offer is too good to resist. Only, trusting Reeve comes with a heavy cost, and soon Viri risks losing everything . . . including her heart. --------------------------------------------------------------- 'Lynette Noni crafts a dark, magical world full of high stakes and unforgettable characters that I never want to leave. Her incredible world-building and gripping storytelling make Shadow Reaper this year's must-read YA fantasy. ' - Rebecca Yarros, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing 'No one does fantasy like Lynette Noni. She never fails to thoroughly enthrall me, and Shadow Reaper is no exception. Prepare to be obsessed!' - Lauren Roberts, #1 international bestselling author of Powerless 'Lynette Noni is a marvelous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down.' - Sarah J. Maas, international bestselling author A Court of Thorns and Roses

"Téa Mutonji writes sharply about the subtle ruptures endemic to formative friendships." —Raven Leilani, bestselling author of Luster "Sexy, infuriating, and unbelievably fun to read . . . This is a writer who can read someone to filth in just one line." —Katie Yee, author of Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar A bold debut from an exhilarating, multi-award-winning young writer, following two lifelong friends who suddenly find themselves in an emotional deadlock when one abruptly proposes to break up after years of subtle betrayals. Best friends of over twenty years, Tania and Margot are preparing to host their monthly Sunday Loaf dinner party, when Tania tells Margot this isn’t working for her anymore—they’ve been entangled for too long, she wants to "unknow" her. But how do you extricate yourself from someone whose family owns the apartment you live in, who has taken you in as their own, even claims you as their "person”? As Tania attempts to live her life loudly on the outskirts of Margot’s bubble, Margot’s past betrayals become increasingly clear. But she means well, doesn’t she? They had felt like sisters from the start. Or had Tania just been blind to Margot’s antics? Set in the framework of a tense will-they-won’t-they break-up, Tania and Margot get entangled in a rigorous revision of history, their once delicate dance intensifying toward a frantic finale that neither person sees coming. A taut, piercing exploration of race and privilege, codependency, and the ways in which world-defining friendships can be both beautifully and excruciatingly life altering, My Person is an addicting, astutely observed novel from an astonishing new talent.

The must-read New York Times bestseller that's redefining hospitality and inspiring readers in every industry. - Featured in FX's The Bear and Showtime's Billions - JP Morgan NextList Pick Eleven Madison Park was a struggling two-star brasserie when Will Guidara took the helm. Eleven years later, it had been named the best restaurant in the world, renowned for its “relentless; skillful campaign to spread joy” (Pete Wells, New York Times). How did Guidara and his team pull off this unprecedented transformation? By offering hospitality so memorable, so over the top, it can only be described as unreasonable. The team consistently gave people more than they expected—filling a private dining room with sand, mai tais, and beach chairs to console a couple after a canceled vacation, or surprising a family who had never seen snow with a sledding trip to Central Park. That hospitality-first culture—making people feel seen and truly welcomed—extended beyond the guests to their own team, who learned that the best way to build your bottom line is to give more, not less; how to deliver praise and criticism with intention; and about the greatness possible when a busser is empowered to think like an owner. Guidara shows us how to find the magic in what we do—for ourselves, the people we work with, and the people we serve. Since its publication, Unreasonable Hospitality has sold over a million copies, has been translated into over a dozen languages, and was an inspiration for the Emmy Award–winning series The Bear. Today, every business can choose to be in the hospitality industry, as the word has spread far beyond the dining room, encouraging leaders from all disciplines to elevate ordinary transactions into unforgettable experiences.

The No. 1 Bestseller 'It twists, it turns, its characters are utterly despicable, and it is a compulsive triumph' Stylist 'My husband did not mean to kill Annie Doyle, but the lying tramp deserved it.' ____________ Lydia Fitzsimons lives in the perfect house with her adoring husband and beloved son. There is just one thing Lydia yearns for to make her perfect life complete, though the last thing she expects is that pursuing it will lead to murder. However, needs must - because nothing can stop this mother from getting what she wants . . . ____________ 'What an extraordinary novel ... crackles and snaps like a bonfire on a winter's night; you shudder even as you draw closer to it. Spellbinding.' A J Finn , bestselling author of The Woman in the Window 'A stunningly talented writer' Sophie Hannah 'Devastating ... exquisitely uncomfortable, utterly captivating ' Publishers Weekly 'The intricate plotting and jolting suspense hold you in a vice till the last page' Sunday Times 'Gone Girl fans will love Liz Nugent's Lying in Wait . . . it twists, it turns, its characters are utterly despicable, and it is a compulsive triumph' Stylist 'Clear your diary if you pick up this seductively sinister story . The twists come together in a superbly scary denouncement which delivers a final sting in the tail. Brilliantly macabre' Sunday Mirror 'Brilliant plotting ratchets up the tension in this chilling tale of obsessive love, madness and motherhood' Woman & Home 'The wit is sharp and the plot full of punishing twists' The Times Crime Club ' An unputdownable psychological thriller with an ending that lingers long after turning the final page' Irish Times 'Lydia is a Gothic villain for the ages ... a page-turner chock full of lies and betrayals ' Kirkus Reviews 'An excellent example of "Domestic Noir" ... excitement and curiosity mount until you realise you can't put the book down. Highly recommended' Literary Review ' A tense, taut, almost gothic thriller where the tension tightens to near unbearable proportions ... impossible to stop reading. A brilliantly written, stand-out novel' Marian Keyes 'Deliciously twisted . . . truly chilling' Sarah Hilary ' Liz Nugent's characters are as unforgettably monstrous as they are believable. A superbly crafted novel and an absorbing portrait of the purest kind of evil' Jane Casey 'It spoils nothing to tell you now that Lydia and Andrew Fitzsimons have murdered a young prostitute. Read this dark, captivating psychological thriller to find out why' People Magazine 'I thought it impossible to match the brilliant Unravelling Oliver, but this Liz has done. Not only is her style beautiful, but she keeps the reader on the edge of their seat from page one until the completely unexpected ending. I read Lying in Wait in one sitting. I just couldn't bear the suspense. I

From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book. The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

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