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On Mystic Lake is an emotional, moving and poignant story about love, loss and beginning again from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale. 'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing Annie Colwater's only child has just left home for school in England. On that same day, her husband of twenty years confesses that he's in love with a younger woman. Left alone in the beautiful California house which was once a home, Annie comes to the painful realization that the years have eroded not just her confidence but also her self-esteem, and she's no longer the woman she once was. Devastated, Annie retreats to Mystic, the remote lakeside town in the Pacific Northwest where she grew up, hoping that she can start to rebuild her life and rediscover herself. There, she is reunited with her first love, Nick Delacroix, recently widowed and trying to cope with his emotionally scarred young daughter. Together, the three of them begin to heal. But just when Annie believes she's been given a second chance at happiness, her world is turned upside down again and she is forced to make a choice that no woman in love should ever have to make. Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. This special collector’s edition features an exclusive short story, a letter from the author, and a stunning stepback cover with a brand-new design. #1 New York Times bestseller * four starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called "profound." Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls. One day to live. One last chance to find a connection. A Fateful Day: What would you do if you got the call? For Mateo and Rufus, it means finding a stranger on the Last Friend app to share their final hours. Opposites Attract: A shy, sheltered boy and a street-smart foster kid meet for their first and last date, determined to live a lifetime of adventure in a single day. Found Family: From Rufus's loyal foster brothers, the Plutos, to the unforgettable bond formed in just a few hours, this story celebrates the families we choose. A BookTok Sensation: Discover the #1 New York Times bestseller that broke hearts around the world and became a viral phenomenon.

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds, Wild is a remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope and the promise of new beginnings. 'Don't take peace for granted, he'd said to her often. It can shatter like glass' In the rugged Pacific Northwest of the United States lies the Olympic National Forest - a vast expanse of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this mysterious woodland, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr Julia Cates begins working with the extraordinary little girl. Naming her Alice, Julia is determined to free her from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation, and discover the truth about Alice's past. The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice - and find a new one for herself. Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library **** Here's what readers love about Wild: 'I was moved to tears and devoured this book in a day' 'Couldn't put it down' 'Gritty and thought-provoking' Published in the US as Magic Hour

*** Elizabeth Day's new novel, One of Us, is available to pre-order now from Amazon. Out 25th September 2025. *** 'Terrifyingly BRILLIANT' MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS 'A book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing' LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN 'Magnificent' KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARS When Marisa meets Jake, everything falls into place. But then their new lodger Kate arrives. Something isn't right about her. It's the way she looks at Jake, keeps her toothbrush right next to theirs and constantly asks questions about the baby they are trying for. Or maybe it's all in Marisa's head. That's what Jake thinks. And she trusts him, doesn't she? But Marisa knows something is wrong, and she is determined to find out why, even if it costs her everything. 'A very elegant, tense, literary thriller ' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'Utterly engrossing, a thick sense of dread unfurling from every page' Refinery29 'I literally couldn't put this down ' Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton 'A compelling, twisting read' Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library 'Sharp, twisty ... Impossible to put down' Daily Mail 'A pulse-quickening tale ' Stylist 'Sharp and sinister' Mail on Sunday 'A pacy, stylish thriller' Observer 'Scintillating' The Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month 'A compassionately crafted psychological drama' Harper's Bazaar 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' Prima Magazine 'Be prepared for a sleight-of-hand-twist that will leave you gasping ' Red Magazine Sunday Times bestseller 06/09/2021

Beautifully read by Julia Whelan, narrator of The Women by Kristin Hannah and Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.On Mystic Lake is an emotional, moving and poignant story about love, loss and beginning again from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale.'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' – Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads SingAnnie Colwater's only child has just left home for school in England. On that same day, her husband of twenty years confesses that he's in love with a younger woman. Left alone in the beautiful California house which was once a home, Annie comes to the painful realization that the years have eroded not just her confidence but also her self-esteem, and she's no longer the woman she once was.Devastated, Annie retreats to Mystic, the remote lakeside town in the Pacific Northwest where she grew up, hoping that she can start to rebuild her life and rediscover herself. There, she is reunited with her first love, Nick Delacroix, recently widowed and trying to cope with his emotionally scarred young daughter. Together, the three of them begin to heal. But just when Annie believes she's been given a second chance at happiness, her world is turned upside down again and she is forced to make a choice that no woman in love should ever have to make.Praise for Kristin Hannah:'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' – Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Moving and unforgettable' – Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo'A classic storyteller' – Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library

One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads SingFrom the multimillion copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds, Wild is a remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope and the promise of new beginnings.'Don't take peace for granted, he'd said to her often. It can shatter like glass'In the rugged Pacific Northwest of the United States lies the Olympic National Forest – a vast expanse of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this mysterious woodland, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.Having retreated to her hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr Julia Cates begins working with the extraordinary little girl. Naming her Alice, Julia is determined to free her from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation, and discover the truth about Alice's past. The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice – and find a new one for herself.Praise for Kristin Hannah:'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry'Moving and unforgettable' – Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo'A classic storyteller' – Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library****Here's what fans love about Wild:'I was moved to tears and devoured this book in a day''Couldn't put it down''Gritty and thought-provoking

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant, warm and tender novel about a mother and daughter: the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness. Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice, while her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedian who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humour. When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora's past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic. After Nora is injured in an accident, a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother and Ruby returns home under the pretext of taking care of the woman she hasn't spoken to for almost a decade. Nora insists they retreat to Summer Island, to the lovely old house on the water where Ruby grew up; a place filled with childhood memories of love and joy and belonging. There, Ruby is also reunited with her first love and his brother. Once, the three of them had been best friends; inseparable. Until the summer that Nora left, and everyone's hearts were broken . . . Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid , bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus , bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library

'WILDLY AND, YES, LUMINOUSLY EMOTIONAL' MATT HAIG, author of The Midnight Library * A Guardian pick: Top 5 Science Fiction Book of 2025 * Winner of the 2026 LA Times Science Fiction Book Award * Winner of the 2025 Otherwise Award * Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award's Science Fiction Book of the Year 2026 * Finalist for the 2026 Locus Award for Best First Novel * Three siblings. Two human, one robot. The spectacular new debut about what it means to be alive. In a recently reunified Korea, robots have integrated seamlessly into society. They are our teachers, our bus drivers and policemen. They are our lovers. They are even our children. Eleven-year-old Ruijie sifts through scrap metal in a Seoul junkyard, searching for anything that might repair her failing body. There amongst the piles of junk she happens across a robot boy: lifelike, strange and unlike anything she's seen before. Across the city, estranged siblings Jun and Morgan Cho haven't spoken since the abrupt disappearance of their robot brother Yoyo, which shattered their childhoods and left a gaping hole in their lives. But Ruijie's discovery is about to bring the lives of brother and sister hurtling back together, forcing them to confront the reality of Yoyo's true nature, and the dark purpose their father never revealed. At once a dazzling work of speculative fiction and a poignant family drama, Luminous is a timely, unforgettable story about what it really means to be human. 'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' GUARDIAN 'IT'S UTTERLY BEAUTIFUL' RAVEN LEILANI, author of Luster

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. This special collector’s edition features an exclusive short story, a letter from the author, and a stunning stepback cover with a brand-new design. #1 New York Times bestseller * four starred reviews * A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * A Kirkus Best Book of the Year * A Booklist Editors' Choice * A Bustle Best YA Novel * A Paste Magazine Best YA Book * A Book Riot Best Queer Book * A BuzzFeed Best YA Book of the Year * A BookPage Best YA Book of the Year On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called "profound." Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.  One day to live. One last chance to find a connection. A Fateful Day: What would you do if you got the call? For Mateo and Rufus, it means finding a stranger on the Last Friend app to share their final hours. Opposites Attract: A shy, sheltered boy and a street-smart foster kid meet for their first and last date, determined to live a lifetime of adventure in a single day. Found Family: From Rufus's loyal foster brothers, the Plutos, to the unforgettable bond formed in just a few hours, this story celebrates the families we choose. A BookTok Sensation: Discover the #1 New York Times bestseller that broke hearts around the world and became a viral phenomenon.

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, Summer Island is a poignant, warm and tender novel about a mother and daughter: the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness. Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice, while her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedian who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humour. When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora's past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic. After Nora is injured in an accident, a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother and Ruby returns home under the pretext of taking care of the woman she hasn't spoken to for almost a decade. Nora insists they retreat to Summer Island, to the lovely old house on the water where Ruby grew up; a place filled with childhood memories of love and joy and belonging. There, Ruby is also reunited with her first love and his brother. Once, the three of them had been best friends; inseparable. Until the summer that Nora left, and everyone's hearts were broken . . . Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid , bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus , bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion copy number one bestselling author of The Women, The Nightingale and The Four Winds, Wild is a remarkable story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope and the promise of new beginnings. 'Don't take peace for granted, he'd said to her often. It can shatter like glass' In the rugged Pacific Northwest of the United States lies the Olympic National Forest - a vast expanse of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this mysterious woodland, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. Having retreated to her hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr Julia Cates begins working with the extraordinary little girl. Naming her Alice, Julia is determined to free her from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation, and discover the truth about Alice's past. The shocking facts of Alice's life test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice - and find a new one for herself. Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library **** Here's what readers love about Wild: 'I was moved to tears and devoured this book in a day' 'Couldn't put it down' 'Gritty and thought-provoking' Published in the US as Magic Hour

*** Elizabeth Day's new novel, One of Us, is available to pre-order now from Amazon. Out 25th September 2025. *** 'Terrifyingly BRILLIANT' MARIAN KEYES, AUTHOR OF GROWN UPS 'A book that needed to exist in the world. It is the book that was missing' LISA TADDEO, AUTHOR OF THREE WOMEN 'Magnificent' KATE MOSSE, AUTHOR OF THE CITY OF TEARS When Marisa meets Jake, everything falls into place. But then their new lodger Kate arrives. Something isn't right about her. It's the way she looks at Jake, keeps her toothbrush right next to theirs and constantly asks questions about the baby they are trying for. Or maybe it's all in Marisa's head. That's what Jake thinks. And she trusts him, doesn't she? But Marisa knows something is wrong, and she is determined to find out why, even if it costs her everything. 'A very elegant, tense, literary thriller ' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'Utterly engrossing, a thick sense of dread unfurling from every page' Refinery29 'I literally couldn't put this down ' Sara Collins, author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton 'A compelling, twisting read' Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library 'Sharp, twisty ... Impossible to put down' Daily Mail 'A pulse-quickening tale ' Stylist 'Sharp and sinister' Mail on Sunday 'A pacy, stylish thriller' Observer 'Scintillating' The Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month 'A compassionately crafted psychological drama' Harper's Bazaar 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' Prima Magazine 'Be prepared for a sleight-of-hand-twist that will leave you gasping ' Red Magazine Sunday Times bestseller 06/09/2021

One of E! News' 13 Books to Read This September One of Bookish's Debuts to Read in the Second Half of 2021 One of Medium's Best Releases Out Today Hazel Hayes writes with such honesty and casual confidence and flowing dialogue, you feel you are overhearing it rather than reading it. The writing sparkles with wit and a poignant emotional reality. I love it. Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library A smart, touching, time-bending romance. Funny and affecting. David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow For anyone who has loved and lost, and lived to tell the tale, this gorgeously written debut is a love story told in reverse, a modern novel with the heart of a classic: truthful, tragic, and ultimately full of hope. Out of Love begins at the end. A couple call it quits after nearly five years, and while holding a box of her ex-boyfriend s belongings, the young woman wonders: How could they have spent so long together? When did they fall out of love? Were there good times before the bad? These are the questions we obsess over when a relationship ends, even when obsessing can do no good. But instead of moving forward through the emotional fallout of a break-up, Out of Love moves backward in time, weaving together an already unraveled tapestry, from tragic ending to magical first kiss. Each chapter jumps further into the past, mining their history for the days and details that might help us understand love; how it happens and why it sometimes falls apart. Readers of Normal People; Goodbye, Vitamin; and One Day will adore this bittersweet romance, a sparkling debut that you won t want to miss.

In this dazzling debut novel, a hidden and nearly forgotten magic--of Reforging pencils, bringing the memories they contain back to life--holds the power to transform a young woman's relationship with her grandmother, and to mend long-lost connections across time and space. Monica Tsai spends most days on her computer, journaling the details of her ordinary life and coding for a program that seeks to connect strangers online. A self-proclaimed recluse, she's always struggled to make friends and, as a college freshman, finds herself escaping into a digital world, counting the days until she can return home to her beloved grandparents. They are now in their nineties, and Monica worries about them constantly--especially her grandmother, Yun, who survived two wars in China before coming to the States, and whose memory has begun to fade. Though Yun rarely speaks of her past, Monica is determined to find the long-lost cousin she was separated from years ago. One day, the very program Monica is helping to build connects her to a young woman, whose gift of a single pencil holds a surprising clue. Monica's discovery of a hidden family history is exquisitely braided with Yun's own memories as she writes of her years in Shanghai, working at the Phoenix Pencil Company. As WWII rages outside their door, Yun and her cousin, Meng, learn of a special power the women in their family possess: the ability to Reforge a pencil's words. But when the government uncovers their secret, they are forced into a life of espionage, betraying other people's stories to survive. Combining the cross-generational family saga and epistolary form of A Tale for the Time Being with the uplifting, emotional magic of The Midnight Library, Allison King's stunning debut novel asks: who owns and inherits our stories? The answers and secrets that surface on the page may have the unerasable power to reconnect a family and restore a legacy.

One of E! News' 13 Books to Read This September | One of Bookish's Debuts to Read in the Second Half of 2021 | One of Medium's Best Releases Out Today  Hazel Hayes writes with such honesty and casual confidence and flowing dialogue, you feel you are overhearing it rather than reading it. The writing sparkles with wit and a poignant emotional reality. I love it. Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library A smart, touching, time-bending romance. Funny and affecting. David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow For anyone who has loved and lost, and lived to tell the tale, this gorgeously written debut is a love story told in reverse, a modern novel with the heart of a classic: truthful, tragic, and ultimately full of hope. Out of Love begins at the end. A couple call it quits after nearly five years, and while holding a box of her ex-boyfriend s belongings, the young woman wonders: How could they have spent so long together? When did they fall out of love? Were there good times before the bad? These are the questions we obsess over when a relationship ends, even when obsessing can do no good. But instead of moving forward through the emotional fallout of a break-up, Out of Love moves backward in time, weaving together an already unraveled tapestry, from tragic ending to magical first kiss. Each chapter jumps further into the past, mining their history for the days and details that might help us understand love; how it happens and why it sometimes falls apart. Readers of Normal People; Goodbye, Vitamin; and One Day will adore this bittersweet romance, a sparkling debut that you won t want to miss.

This book contains a collection of sixty poetic works from my thoughts and ideas. May you find what you are looking for within this Bag of Lost Marbles. I reached out with my mind, body, and soul to all the things around me. Words rolled in quickly like cerebral marbles of everything I found. Within moments they spilled out of the bag upon the table becoming a sprawled out pattern of a tarot card's message. Very soon I found myself burning away midnight oil of the candlelight as the scrolls began to fill my own library. A rush of excitement empowered me onward knowing that these gems and marbles were out of my head. I thought every individual could benefit from this new found insight in their own personal way.

The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! 🤍 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance? Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on. There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after. With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose? Praise for Linda Green: 'If I Had My Time Again is an afterlife novel unlike anything I've read before. Full of charming humour, genuinely heart-wrenching scenes and brilliantly drawn characters, it's a real celebration of living your life to the full and following your heart.' bestselling author Laura Pearson 'I tore through this heartwarming, emotional and thought-provoking book in two sittings. It has Linda Green's signature humour and adorably quirky characters, and a pitch-perfect poignancy that will stay with me for a long time to come.' Lisa Timoney 'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel. FEATURES A UNIQUE ORIGAMI JACKET that folds into a boat, joining the characters in an enchanting way. The jacket artwork is also printed directly onto the hardcover case underneath. “Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance—kites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the clouds—in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.”—Booklist (starred review) A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets. Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acquisition stolen, and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike its other customers, for he offers help instead of seeking it. Together, they must journey through a mystical world to find Hana’s father and the stolen choice—by way of rain puddles, rides on paper cranes, the bridge between midnight and morning, and a night market in the clouds. But as they get closer to the truth, Hana must reveal a secret of her own—and risk making a choice that she will never be able to take back. “Highly recommended . . . Readers who have been swept up in the cozy charm of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee will fall hard for the mix of magical realism, fantasy mystery, and star-crossed romance.”—Library Journal (starred review)

A plucky writer of spells must team up with a frustratingly charming magician to uncover the secrets of a dangerous grimoire—and maybe open her heart in the process—in this light academia young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson. No one is allowed past the gargoyles guarding the doors of Thistledown Library. Spellwright Fia Ives should know—for months she’s hoped to be admitted inside to find a magic powerful enough to locate her late mother’s spellbook. One midnight, she finally breaks in, only to discover three mysterious figures already searching the forbidden stacks. When the library announces the theft of a dangerous grimoire, suspicion falls on Fia. The only way to clear her name is to root out the thieves she spied that night. However, solving a magical theft isn’t easy while running her inherited spellshop alone. So Fia hires the first person who applies to help—the insufferably charming Penbrook Madbury, who is as sleepy as a cat and just as stubborn. Fia isn’t sure she can trust him with her reckless plan (let alone her beloved shop), but there’s something about the secretive magician that tempts her to try. As a strange magic curls through town, Fia must risk her own heart to unravel a string of curses before they claim both her and Penbrook. And if some of those curses require kisses to break them, well, that’s just the whimsy of magic.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel. FEATURES A UNIQUE ORIGAMI JACKET that folds into a boat, joining the characters in an enchanting way. The jacket artwork is also printed directly onto the hardcover case underneath. “Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance—kites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the clouds—in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.”—Booklist (starred review) A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets. Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acquisition stolen, and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike its other customers, for he offers help instead of seeking it. Together, they must journey through a mystical world to find Hana’s father and the stolen choice—by way of rain puddles, rides on paper cranes, the bridge between midnight and morning, and a night market in the clouds. But as they get closer to the truth, Hana must reveal a secret of her own—and risk making a choice that she will never be able to take back. “Highly recommended . . . Readers who have been swept up in the cozy charm of Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee will fall hard for the mix of magical realism, fantasy mystery, and star-crossed romance.”—Library Journal (starred review)

A plucky writer of spells must team up with a frustratingly charming magician to uncover the secrets of a dangerous grimoire—and maybe open her heart in the process—in this light academia young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson. No one is allowed past the gargoyles guarding the doors of Thistledown Library. Spellwright Fia Ives should know—for months she’s hoped to be admitted inside to find a magic powerful enough to locate her late mother’s spellbook. One midnight, she finally breaks in, only to discover three mysterious figures already searching the forbidden stacks. When the library announces the theft of a dangerous grimoire, suspicion falls on Fia. The only way to clear her name is to root out the thieves she spied that night. However, solving a magical theft isn’t easy while running her inherited spellshop alone. So Fia hires the first person who applies to help—the insufferably charming Penbrook Madbury, who is as sleepy as a cat and just as stubborn. Fia isn’t sure she can trust him with her reckless plan (let alone her beloved shop), but there’s something about the secretive magician that tempts her to try. As a strange magic curls through town, Fia must risk her own heart to unravel a string of curses before they claim both her and Penbrook. And if some of those curses require kisses to break them, well, that’s just the whimsy of magic.

Praise for Wicked Hour “Elisa is a fierce and endearing heroine readers will root for. This urban fantasy is a treat."— Publishers Weekly Praise for Wild Hunger “Fans of urban fantasy will find their new favorite heroine in quick-witted, tough Elisa.”— Publishers Weekly "Fans of Neill’s Chicagoland Vampires series will rejoice to see the next generation in their spin-off. Featuring her trademark snarky characters and colorful backgrounds, this is a fun and action-packed urban fantasy launch."— Library Journal “Fans of the Chicagoland Vampires will be delighted by this new series, and all fans of urban fantasy should give it a try.”— Booklist Praise for the Chicagoland Vampires series "Wonderful entertainment."--Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Midnight, Texas novels "Neill's Chicago is an edgier, urban Bon Temps."--Heroes and Heartbreakers "I was drawn in...from page one and kept reading far into the night."--Julie Kenner, New York Times bestselling author of the Devil May Care novels

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms. "This YA horror is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.”—School Library Journal Ashlyn has always been a loner, and she likes it that way. However, she’s forced to make allies fast when after a high school field trip goes horribly wrong. She and a few others now see a monstrous phantom invisible to everyone else. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be able to hurt them. Until midnight that is, when the skies turn red, and Ashlyn finds herself in a world of murderous ghosts. To survive, she’ll need to trust her classmates and uncover the secret of the curse, but can she survive long enough to do it? This volume collects episodes 1-32 of the hit WEBTOON with over 250 million views, School Bus Graveyard. Featuring additional artwork from the author, this will be a must-have for fans!

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms. "This YA horror is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.”—School Library Journal Ashlyn has always been a loner, and she likes it that way. However, she’s forced to make allies fast when after a high school field trip goes horribly wrong. She and a few others now see a monstrous phantom invisible to everyone else. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be able to hurt them. Until midnight that is, when the skies turn red, and Ashlyn finds herself in a world of murderous ghosts. To survive, she’ll need to trust her classmates and uncover the secret of the curse, but can she survive long enough to do it? This volume collects episodes 1-32 of the hit WEBTOON with over 250 million views, School Bus Graveyard. Featuring additional artwork from the author, this will be a must-have for fans!

A New York Times Bestseller A "page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end" (School Library Journal) about a road trip in a snowstorm that turns into bone-chilling disaster, from New York Times bestselling mystery author and "master of tension" (BCCB) Natalie D. Richards. She thought being stranded was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. Mira needs to get home for the holidays. Badly. But when an incoming blizzard results in a canceled connecting flight, it looks like she might get stuck at the airport indefinitely. And then Harper, Mira's glamorous seatmate from her initial flight, offers her a ride. Harper and her three friends can drop Mira off on their way home. But as they set off, Mira realizes fellow travelers are all total strangers. And every one of them is hiding something. Soon, roads go from slippery to terrifying. People's belongings are mysteriously disappearing. Someone in the car is clearly lying, and may even be sabotaging the trip-but why? And can Mira make it home alive, or will this nightmare drive turn fatal? Praise for Five Total Strangers: "A twisty thrill ride that will leave you breathless. I stayed up after midnight just to see how it all ended."-April Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Stolen "Richards is a master of tension. Suspense fans will get all the ups-and-downs of a well-paced narrative, but they may never want to drive on a snowy road again."-BCCB "A page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Just the kind of fun book one needs for a hot summer day or a cold winter's night."-School Library Journal on Five Total Strangers "High thrill factor."-Booklist Also by Natalie D. Richards: Six Months Later Gone Too Far My Secret to Tell One Was Lost We All Fall Down What You Hide

A New York Times Bestseller A "page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end" (School Library Journal) about a road trip in a snowstorm that turns into bone-chilling disaster, from New York Times bestselling mystery author and "master of tension" (BCCB) Natalie D. Richards. She thought being stranded was the worst thing that could happen. She was wrong. Mira needs to get home for the holidays. Badly. But when an incoming blizzard results in a canceled connecting flight, it looks like she might get stuck at the airport indefinitely. And then Harper, Mira's glamorous seatmate from her initial flight, offers her a ride. Harper and her three friends can drop Mira off on their way home. But as they set off, Mira realizes fellow travelers are all total strangers. And every one of them is hiding something. Soon, roads go from slippery to terrifying. People's belongings are mysteriously disappearing. Someone in the car is clearly lying, and may even be sabotaging the trip-but why? And can Mira make it home alive, or will this nightmare drive turn fatal? Praise for Five Total Strangers: "A twisty thrill ride that will leave you breathless. I stayed up after midnight just to see how it all ended."-April Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Stolen "Richards is a master of tension. Suspense fans will get all the ups-and-downs of a well-paced narrative, but they may never want to drive on a snowy road again."-BCCB "A page-turning thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Just the kind of fun book one needs for a hot summer day or a cold winter's night."-School Library Journal on Five Total Strangers "High thrill factor."-Booklist Also by Natalie D. Richards: Six Months Later Gone Too Far My Secret to Tell One Was Lost We All Fall Down What You Hide

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms. "This YA horror is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.”—School Library Journal Ashlyn has always been a loner, and she likes it that way. However, she’s forced to make allies fast when after a high school field trip goes horribly wrong. She and a few others now see a monstrous phantom invisible to everyone else. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be able to hurt them. Until midnight that is, when the skies turn red, and Ashlyn finds herself in a world of murderous ghosts. To survive, she’ll need to trust her classmates and uncover the secret of the curse, but can she survive long enough to do it? This volume collects episodes 1-32 of the hit WEBTOON with over 250 million views, School Bus Graveyard. Featuring additional artwork from the author, this will be a must-have for fans!

"When you think that life cannot get better, Blake Pierce comes up with another masterpiece of thriller and mystery! This book is full of twists and the end brings a surprising revelation. I strongly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that enjoys a very well written thriller." --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Almost Gone) LEFT TO HUNT is book #9 in a new FBI thriller series featuring Adele Sharp (the series begins with LEFT TO DIE, book #1) by USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose #1 bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 1,000 five star reviews. When masked victims turn up dead at midnight balls in Venice, FBI Special Agent Adele Sharp—triple agent of the U.S., France and Germany—is summoned to find the killer before he can strike again. As Adele navigates the historic canals of Venice in her hunt for a killer, she wonders if there is an unseen pattern to the murders. Is it a nod to history? Or merely the work of a deranged mind? An action-packed mystery series of international intrigue and riveting suspense, LEFT TO HUNT will leave you turning pages late into the night. Book #10 in the series—LEFT TO FEAR—is now also available!

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms. "This YA horror is perfect for fans of Stranger Things or the Nightmare on Elm Street movies.”—School Library Journal Ashlyn has always been a loner, and she likes it that way. However, she’s forced to make allies fast when after a high school field trip goes horribly wrong. She and a few others now see a monstrous phantom invisible to everyone else. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem to be able to hurt them. Until midnight that is, when the skies turn red, and Ashlyn finds herself in a world of murderous ghosts. To survive, she’ll need to trust her classmates and uncover the secret of the curse, but can she survive long enough to do it? This volume collects episodes 1-32 of the hit WEBTOON with over 250 million views, School Bus Graveyard. Featuring additional artwork from the author, this will be a must-have for fans!

How do you find yourself after you lose the one you loved the most? NATIONAL BESTSELLER Grieving the loss of her best friend, a young woman’s life is turned upside down when she meets a grumpy stranger who swears he can help her live again, in this heartwarming, slow-burn romance by the author of Ready or Not. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, Elle, Library Journal, New York Public Library, Seattle Times Lenny’s a bit of a mess at the moment. Ever since cancer stole away her best friend, she has been completely lost. She’s avoiding her concerned parents, the apartment she shared with her best friend, and the ever-laminated “live again” list of things she’s promised to do to survive her grief. But maybe if she acts like she has it all together, no one will notice she’s falling apart. The only gigs she can handle right now are temporary babysitting jobs, and she just landed a great one, helping overworked, single mom Reese and her precocious daughter, Ainsley. The only catch: Ainsley’s uncle, Miles, always seems to be around, and is kind of. . . a walking version of the grumpy cat meme. Worse – he seems to be able to see right through her. Surprisingly, Miles knows a lot about grief and he offers Lenny a proposition. He’ll help her complete everything on her “live again” list if she’ll help him connect with Ainsley and overcome his complicated relationship with Reese. Lenny doubts anything can fill the void her best friend has left behind, but between late night ferry rides, midnight ramen, and a well-placed shoulder whenever she needs it, Miles just won’t stop showing up for her. Turns out, sometimes your life has to end to find your new beginning.