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1. Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.  The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
2. Dawn of the North - Demi Winters
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A new age begins in the Kingdom of Íseldur in this sizzling third installment of the Viking-inspired Ashen romantasy the series. The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who’s captured her heart standing by her side, Silla’s task is monumental. She must earn the loyalty of the northern jarls to drive Ivar Ironheart from the throne and restore peace in the kingdom. But the secret she vigilantly guards threatens to ruin all her plans: A shard of a god lives in her mind, twisting her thoughts and deeds to His will. Meanwhile, held captive on the mysterious isle of Zagadka, Saga Volsik fights to return to her sister in Íseldur. But when King Ivar sets his sights on the Zagadkians, she’s forced to make an impossible choice: fight for the man who stole her—and is now hell-bent on marrying her—or let the innocent people of his kingdom die. As a poisonous mist threatens the realm, the sisters will delve into the unknowns of their magic to battle against evil. Return to the land of ice and fire, where a god awakens, a queen finds her power, and sisters must unite against the darkness threatening their realm. |
3. The Long Game - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
4. Game Changer - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  It all starts here with Scott and Kip’s steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
5. The Wolf King - Lauren Palphreyman
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🐺 Forbidden romance. Werewolves. Kilts. This sizzling bestselling sensation has the internet OBSESSED. 🐺 'I want to mark you as mine. And I can think of countless ways I would do it. Countless ill-advised, highly pleasurable ways I would do it.' When war erupts between humans and werewolves, a princess finds herself torn between duty and desire. On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora catches the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum. Believing she’s the key to ending a brutal war, Callum kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border. There, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just as Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from those closest to him. With monsters on both sides and a bloodthirsty war raging, will their story end in love or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home? Does she even want to? THE ROMANTASY SENSATION DRIVING READERS WILD! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘It’s a little bit Outlander , a little bit ACOTAR , and its own thing in just the perfect way’ ‘I devoured this’ 'So unexpected. Unpredictable. Deeeeelish !’ ‘EXCUSEEEE ME this was so fun ?' ‘ Kilt-wearing wolves? PLEASE’ ‘ THIS LOVE TRIANGLE HAS ME IN ITS WERE-JAWS ’ ‘COMPLETELY CONSUMED ME’ |
6. The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Volume 11 - Saka Mikami
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While Kaoruko formally introduces herself as Rintaro's girlfriend to his parents, the Chidori boys, Subaru, and Madoka enjoy a day out together at the arcade-a vision of friendship beyond schools. The seasons change, and with cooler temperatures comes a highly-anticipated school event: the overnight field trip! Chidori and Kikyo may be visiting different places, but is that enough to stop Kaoruko and Rintaro from sharing new experiences with each other? |
7. Hamnet - Maggie O'Farrell
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The no. 1 bestseller that inspired the major film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal ✨ WINNER: BEST PICTURE (DRAMA) AND BEST ACTRESS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES ✨ ✨ NOMINATED FOR EIGHT ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST SCREENPLAY AND BEST PICTURE ✨ 'A thing of shimmering wonder' David Mitchell A LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A LOSS THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART. The untold love story that inspired Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece. On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that Hamnet will not survive the week. Hamnet tells the powerful story of Agnes and Will, and of the son whose life has been all but forgotten, but who inspired one of the greatest plays ever written. 🌟 Fall in love with HAMNET this year 🌟 'HAMNET is a feast for the senses' 'One of my favourite books of the year. Simply gorgeous' 'Words fail me... this story had me feeling everything' 'I read and reread passages throughout this exceptional novel' |
8. Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 4 - Wu Zhe
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The university entrance exams are looming on the horizon, and with even his deadbeat biological father now out of the picture, Jiang Cheng knows he has to score exceptionally if he's going to make a stable future for himself. Luckily, he can count on his boyfriend to support him through the grueling gauntlet of studying and practice exams--he just wishes Gu Fei would study for his own sake, too. Gu Fei is smarter and more talented than he likes anyone to see, and Jiang Cheng is eager to see him shine... But Gu Fei has his own reasons for hiding, and even the happiness he's found with Jiang Cheng might not be enough to change his mind. |
9. The Raven King - Nora Sakavic
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Book 2 of All for the Game; The Raven King follows The Foxhole Court The Foxes are a fractured mess, but their latest disaster might be the miracle they've always needed to come together as a team. The one person standing in their way is Andrew, and the only one who can break through his personal barriers is Neil. Except Andrew doesn't give up anything for free and Neil is terrible at trusting anyone but himself. The two don't have much time to come to terms with their situation before outside forces start tearing them apart. Riko is intent on destroying Neil's fragile new life, and the Foxes have just become collateral damage. Neil's days are numbered, but he's learning the hard way to go down fighting for what he believes in, and Neil believes in Andrew even if Andrew won't believe in himself. |
10. Binding 13 - Chloe Walsh
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An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13 , the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you're looking for a beautifully written, heart wrenching, hilarious book . . . and want one hell of a book hangover, then do yourself a favour and read these pronto' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'To say I loved this book is an understatement, It has ripped my guts out shattered my heart had me biting my nails with anticipation and bawling like a baby all in one phenomenal read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... They are from opposites sides of the track - but when their two worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same again. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right? Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon could never have foreseen the obstacles that will threaten their blossoming relationship . . . ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now! |
11. Bridgerton: To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) - Julia Quinn
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'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The fifth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. This is Eloise's story . . . ________________________________________ My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . ' Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines ' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist . I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist ' A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! ' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight , where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews |
12. Time's Convert - Deborah Harkness
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'Intelligently written, meticulously researched and full of rich historical description' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ' I loved, loved, loved this book' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'It's a page turner & I'd give it 10 stars if I could!!!' Reader Review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Return to the enchanting world of All Souls for a love story like no other... Marcus Whitmore was made a vampire in the eighteenth century. Over two hundred years later, he finds himself in love with Phoebe Taylor, a human who decides to become a vampire herself. And with tradition enforcing separation from Marcus, Phoebe's transformation will prove as challenging now as it was for Marcus when he first encountered Matthew de Clermont, his sire. Time's Convert moves with epic sweep from the battlefields of the American Revolutionary War, through the treachery of the French Revolution to a bloody finale in New Orleans. In Deborah Harkness's world of witches, daemons and vampires, watch as history comes to life. --- Five reasons to discover the ALL SOULS series: 'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT 'Rich, thrilling . . . A captivating and romantic ripping yarn' E L JAMES 'Intelligent and off-the-wall . . . irresistible to Twilight fans' SUNDAY TIMES 'A bubbling cauldron of illicit desire . . . an assured saga that blends romance with fantasy' DAILY MAIL |
13. The Ever Queen - LJ Andrews
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The second in the TikTok sensation Ever Seas series! With his queen missing, the king’s wrath knows no boundaries. Captive. Challenger. Queen. Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen. Let them think they’ve won. Her heart belongs to a beautiful monster, and she will never stop fighting until she’s back in his arms. Captor. Villain. King. They’ll die for touching her. His heart belongs to a stunning little bird. He will never stop searching for her light across the skies. Not until the blood of his enemies spills at her feet, and his queen wears their bones around her neck. |
14. Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus - John Gray
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Now available as an ebook for the first time, the legendary relationships guide that mothers recommend to their daughters, friends give as gifts and brothers steal from their sisters, MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is inarguably the definitive book on having a happy relationship. ‘A treasure’, ‘a bible’ and ‘an heirloom’ are some of the words used to describe the book that has saved countless relationships and improved innumerable others. Now repackaged to relate to a new generation of readers, this phenomenal book continues to carry its legacy of understanding and trust into the world. Since its first publication, over a staggering 15 million copies of MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS have sold globally to single men and women looking for guidance on how to find the perfect partner, married couples seeking to strengthen their bond, and divorcees hoping to fathom where it all went wrong. Gray’s insights into how to allow your other half to “pull away” like an elastic band, prevent your emotional baggage from polluting your current relationship, and translate the phrases of the opposite sex are as relevant now as when they were first published. With straightforward, honest writing from that precious male perspective, Gray unlocks the secrets hidden in your partner’s words and actions to enable you both to reach true mutual understanding and a lifetime of love. Discover for yourself why thousands believe that MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS should be mandatory reading for everyone. Reviews “Devoted readers praise Mr. Gray as the saviour of their marriages and his book as the brick that finally knocks some sense into their mates” Washington Times “When I was 21 and freshly dumped by Harry, my first really grown-up boyfriend, where did I turn but John Gray’s Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus? It was reassuring to know the reason I’d been dumped wasn’t because I was rubbish in bed” New Woman “Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus has shed light on countless relationship problems, offering an explanation for many social inequalities…a hot topic of debate in households and offices throughout the world” Eastern Daily Press About the author John Gray Ph.D. is recognised internationally as a leading authority on communication and relationships. He is a psychologist, writer, lecturer and bestselling author who has been conducting seminars in major cities for over twenty years. Gray lives in northern California with his wife Bonnie. |
15. SPQR - Professor Mary Beard
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Ancient Rome matters. Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us. And its debates about citizenship, security and the rights of the individual still influence our own debates on civil liberty today. SPQR is a new look at Roman history from one of the world's foremost classicists. It explores not only how Rome grew from an insignificant village in central Italy to a power that controlled territory from Spain to Syria, but also how the Romans thought about themselves and their achievements, and why they are still important to us. Covering 1,000 years of history, and casting fresh light on the basics of Roman culture from slavery to running water, as well as exploring democracy, migration, religious controversy, social mobility and exploitation in the larger context of the empire, this is a definitive history of ancient Rome. SPQR is the Romans' own abbreviation for their state: Senatus Populusque Romanus , 'the Senate and People of Rome'. |
16. The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson
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Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga. Vin fulfilled the prophecy and released the power gathered in the Well of Ascension. But it was all a trick, and now the godlike being Ruin has been unleashed on the world, bent on its destruction by earthquake and Fire. Having escaped death only through becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture now hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will help them fight back. Legends speak of a hero, but were any prophecies not corrupted? To make up for being duped, Vin must unravel the truth so she can become the Hero of Ages before Ruin can wipe out all life on the planet. Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive ● The Way of Kings ● Words of Radiance ● Edgedancer (novella) ● Oathbringer ● Dawnshard (novella) ● Rhythm of War ● Wind and Truth The Mistborn Saga The Original Trilogy ● Mistborn ● The Well of Ascension ● The Hero of Ages Wax & Wayne ● The Alloy of Law ● Shadows of Self ● The Bands of Mourning ● The Lost Metal Other Cosmere novels ● Elantris ● Warbreaker ● Tress of the Emerald Sea ● Yumi and the Nightmare Painter ● The Sunlit Man Collection ● Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians ● Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians ● The Scrivener's Bones ● The Knights of Crystallia ● The Shattered Lens ● The Dark Talent ● Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson) Other novels ● The Rithmatist ● Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds ● The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Reckoners ● Steelheart ● Firefight ● Calamity ● Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls) Skyward ● Skyward ● Starsight ● Cytonic ● Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson) ● Defiant At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
17. I den innersta kretsen - Viveca Sten
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”I den innersta kretsen” är den andra kriminalromanen i Viveca Stens serie Morden i Sandhamn. Förväntan fyller luften och utanför Sandhamn kokar havet av båtar. Alla är där för att beskåda starten på Gotland Runt, norra Europas största havskappsegling. När startskottet avfyras ligger en Swanbåt längst fram, vid rodret står advokat Oscar Juliander, vice ordförande i Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet. Men plötsligt faller den stora båten av. Skepparen är skjuten, mitt på öppet hav. Kriminalinspektör Thomas Andreasson från Nackapolisen befinner sig i publiken och får ta hand om utredningen. I sin jakt på mördaren börjar han kartlägga offrets liv, och för att få klarhet i Julianders trassliga affärer vänder han sig till barndom s kamraten och juristen Nora Linde. Så mördas ytterligare en av segelsällskapets ledamöter … |
18. A God in Ruins - Kate Atkinson
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WINNER OF THE 2015 COSTA NOVEL AWARD AND BESTSELLING LITERARY PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR ' Atkinson's finest work, and confirmation that her genre-defying writing continues to surprise and dazzle' Observer A God in Ruins relates the life of Teddy Todd – would-be poet, heroic World War II bomber pilot, husband, father, and grandfather – as he navigates the perils and progress of the 20th century. For all Teddy endures in battle, his greatest challenge will be to face living in a future he never expected to have. This gripping, often deliriously funny yet emotionally devastating book looks at war – that great fall of Man from grace – and the effect it has, not only on those who live through it, but on the lives of the subsequent generations. It is also about the infinite magic of fiction. Few will dispute that it proves once again that Kate Atkinson is one of the most exceptional novelists of our age. 'A dazzling read...ends on one of the most devastating twists in recent fiction' DAILY TELEGRAPH |
19. The Kaiju Preservation Society - John Scalzi
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Shortlisted for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Novel Jurassic Park meets Parks & Recreation in The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi – a thrilling, fast-paced adventure set on an alternate Earth. ‘John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today’ – Joe Hill, author of The Fireman They're big, they're bad and they're about to become extinct . . . Jamie’s dream was to hit the big time at a New York tech start-up. Jamie’s reality was a humiliating lay-off, then a low-wage job as a takeaway delivery driver. During a pandemic too. Things look beyond grim, until a chance delivery to an old acquaintance. Tom has an urgent vacancy on his team: the pay is great and Jamie has debts – it’s a no-brainer choice. Yet, once again, reality fails to match expectations. Only this time it could be fatal. It seems Tom’s ‘animal rights organization’ is way more than it appears. The animals aren’t even on Earth – or not our Earth, anyway. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures roam a tropical, human-free world. And although Kaiju are their universe’s largest and most dangerous animal, they need support to survive. Tom’s ‘Kaiju Preservation Society’ wants to help. However, others want to profit. Unless they’re stopped, the walls between our worlds could fall – and the consequences would be devastating. Perfect for fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Michael Crichton. A Financial Times Book of the Year 'Hugely enjoyable' – The Guardian 'An escapist delight' – The Times |
20. Between the Devil and Desire - Lorraine Heath
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London's most notorious rogue—decadent, depraved, forbidden The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of London's most exclusive gentleman's club. There's no pleasure he hasn't enjoyed, no debauchery the handsome scoundrel won't provide for the lords who flock to his house of carnal intrigue. London's most virtuous lady—honorable, uncorrupted, and all too human Olivia, Duchess of Lovingdon, would never associate with such a rogue. So when Jack is named sole heir to the duke's personal possessions, the beautiful, well-bred lady is outraged. Now, Olivia is forced to share her beloved home with this despicable man. Caught between the devil and desire But Olivia's icy disdain is no match for Jack's dangerous charm. His touch awakens desire. His kiss demands surrender. She will struggle to bar Jack from her heart . . . but her body, coveting divine release, will not let her bar him from her bed. |
21. The Black Bird Oracle - Deborah Harkness
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' The Black Bird Oracle gives us everything we've come to expect and love from Deborah Harkness's All Souls series. More magic, more lore, more politicking and discovery' 5* READER REVIEW 'I cannot put into words how much I LOVED this book' 5* READER REVIEW 'What a BOOK. Exactly what I needed in prep for witchy season' 5* READER REVIEW ____ 'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO 'Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven delivers an invitation to the witch, Diana Bishop. It calls her home to the hallowed ground of Ravenswood, to a place and a family she has never known. And when Diana and her husband Matthew Clairmont learn that their seven-year-old twins must have their magical powers tested, Diana decides to forge a new future for her family, hoping to find answers at the Proctor ancestral home. There, Diana becomes her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in Higher Magic. And as Diana walks an unknown path, she must journey to some of the darkest places within her family history - and herself - if she is to unlock greater power. An instant Sunday Times bestseller, The Black Bird Oracle returns to the world of All Souls , sweeping readers back to the Salem Panic to shine a light on the intertwined legacy of the Bishop and Proctor families. ____ Discover for yourself why readers have fallen under the spell of Deborah Harkness's All Souls series . . . 'Bewitches you and doesn't set you free' 5* READER REVIEW 'It was so good to be back in the world of Diana and Matthew . . . as captivating as ever!' 5* READER REVIEW 'My favourite book of all time' 5* READER REVIEW 'Absolutely phenomenal . . . It was completely spellbinding' 5* READER REVIEW 'A masterpiece' 5* READER REVIEW |
22. Forged by Malice - Elizabeth Helen
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A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling A woman reborn as fae. A new mate bond. A curse to break. A coming war. Since journeying to the fae realm, Rosalina O’Connell has discovered that she is the fated mate of both Prince Keldarion and Prince Farron. Rosie has also learned that she is half fae. When goblins attack Castletree, using steel from the Spring Realm, Rosie and the princes must travel to Spring to solve this deadly mystery. In the Spring realm, Prince Ezryn’s brother is set on bringing the realm to ruin. To stop his brother’s evil plan, Prince Ezryn, High Prince of Spring, must reclaim his birthright and break his curse. Could Rosie be Ezryn’s salvation and the key to saving Spring? The third book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them. Spice 🥵: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Tropes ✨: Fated Mates 💘 Forced proximity 🙅♀️ Grumpy x sunshine 🌦️ Enemies to lovers ❤️🔥 Why choose ⁉️ Reverse harem 👩👨👨👨👨👨 Enchanted Castle 🏰 Awkward Sunshine FMC ☀️ Touch her and die 🔪 Spring vibes 🌸 Sword crossing ⚔️ Hot Villain 🖤 Reviews Praise for Bonded by Thorns: 'My newest fantasy escape! Bonded By Thorns is a sweeping introduction to an enchanted fae world brimming with magic, mystery, and romance. Elizabeth Helen expertly combine fractured fairytales and beloved romantasy tropes to craft a compelling story with great characters' Emily Rath, USA Today bestselling author of North is the Night 'Fun, scorching hot, and absolutely ADDICTIVE. I am obsessed with this series' Elizabeth May, #1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Falconer series 'Enchanted fae, a sexy villain, and morally grey men all wrapped up in the why-choose fantasy romance of your dreams. Beasts of Briar is the perfect series for romantasy lovers everywhere. I’m hungry for more!' Clio Evans, author of Cosmic Kiss ‘Bonded by Thorns is a fairytale for grown-ups sinking its thorns into your heart and refusing to let go. It’s a wild, beautiful ride with steam that drips off the pages. Elizabeth Helen weaves a story where the “why choose” romance is a complex braid of roses, that'll have you thirsty for every last drop of love, even as the thorn pricks make you bleed. Prepare to be hooked until the very last word — and then left fiending for the next instalment’ Lexi Esme, author of Threads of Fate 'Elizabeth Helen's Bonded By Thorns takes Beauty and the Beast and turns it on its heels. This innovative blend of beloved romantasy tropes paired with a steamy romance featuring not one, but four princes, is now my favorite way to experience the fairy tale classic' Frankie Diane Mallis, author of Daughter of the Drowned Empire |
23. Lady Claire Is All That - Maya Rodale
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In the third installment of Maya Rodale’s captivating, witty series, a marquess finds his fair lady—but must figure out how to keep her HER BRAINS… Claire Cavendish is in search of a duke, but not for the usual reasons. The man she seeks is a mathematician; the man she unwittingly finds is Lord Fox: dynamic, athletic, and as bored by the equations Claire adores as she is by the social whirl upon which he thrives. As attractive as Fox is, he’s of no use to Claire . . . or is he? PLUS  HIS BRAWN . . . Fox’s male pride has been bruised ever since his fiancée jilted him. One way to recover: win a bet that he can transform Lady Claire, Society’s roughest diamond, into its most prized jewel. But Claire has other ideas—shockingly steamy ones . . . EQUALS A STUDY IN SEDUCTION . . . By Claire’s calculations, Fox is the perfect man to satisfy her sensual curiosity. In Fox’s estimation, Claire is the perfect woman to prove his mastery of the ton. But the one thing neither of them counted on is love . . . |
24. The Score - C. Thi Nguyen
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'Lucid, entertaining and precise... a brilliant warning about the gamification of everyday life' Tim Clare, Guardian Is this the game you want to be playing? Scoring systems are everywhere. Underpinning our daily lives – whether it’s the fit bits on our wrists, likes on social media, and even school rankings – they have become pervasive and increasingly dangerous, warping our desires and outsourcing our values to external institutions. Instead of encouraging us to be more playful, to take pleasure in the journey of striving towards a goal, institutions, corporations and bureaucracies weaponize scoring systems to impose their own interests. No matter what, we always seem to be playing by someone else’s rules. In The Score , philosopher C. Thi Nguyen shows us how this newly ‘gamified’ world has fundamentally captured our value systems, turning what might be moral or personal life choices into numerical data, and forcing us to prioritise what can be measured and monetized over what is truly meaningful to us. A life-long lover of online and board games himself, Nguyen argues that we should not stop playing games but rather take a step back and become more aware of their immersive and profound power, so that we might chart a way towards more creative and joyful lives. To start playing our own game. |
25. The Duke Starts a Scandal - Sophie Jordan
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A gentleman never dallies with the help, but the new Duke of Penning is no gentleman in this steamy fourth and final book in The Duke Hunt series by New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan.  A duke with secrets.  Lucian, the newly minted Duke of Penning, has much to prove— to himself, his family and the ton. Craving spotless respectability, he must find an aristocratic wife. Unfortunately, he can’t keep his eyes—and thoughts—off his deliciously distracting housekeeper. Such a dalliance can only mar the facade he's constructed to protect his sisters' future from the demons of his past...but this fiery passion is a temptation he cannot resist. While Susanna may not the bride he needs, she is everything he desires.   A woman with a past. As the housekeeper to one of the grandest estates in England, Susanna Lockhart has worked determinedly to become all that is proper and efficient, and she never steps over the line. Romance is an indulgence for the upper class, not for her—and most especially not with her employer. But every smoldering glance from the surly, handsome duke calls to the long-buried reckless wanton inside Susanna. A love between them can never be, but will Lucian and Susanna risk being together… Even if it starts a scandal...  |
26. Sinful Fling - Vivian Wood
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Her brother’s best friend is off-limits until a summer job turns temptation into the hottest risk of her life. Olivia takes a summer job at her brother’s lavish estate, expecting sunshine and a good paycheck. What she gets is Aiden Blackwood, her brother’s best friend and the man she’s secretly loved forever. One scorching kiss during a late-night argument changes everything. He pushes her away, insisting loyalty matters more than desire. Yet his jealous glares and hungry stares tell the truth he refuses to admit. Passion this hot refuses to be ignored. Every close call feels like a dare. Every accidental brush threatens to break the rules wide open. If they give in, the fallout could be catastrophic. If they resist, it might destroy them anyway. Tropes: brother’s best friend, forbidden love, summer romance, forced proximity, protective hero, slow burn that explodes, high spice |
27. When God Seems Distant - Kyle Strobel & JOHN COE
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What If Times of Spiritual Dryness Are Actually Part of God's Plan? · Discover how to reframe times when God feels distant · Go beyond willpower and habit modification to true spiritual growth · Learn to live in , not just through, fallow times Most Christians experience zeal early in their Christian life, but when that fades to a season of dryness, it's tempting to assume one of two things: We have failed or God is absent. So we throw ourselves into ministry, spiritual disciplines, and study in order to break through to the other side of this dry season, not realizing that willpower and habit modification cannot "fix" our spiritual lives or kick-start a new season of spiritual growth. Why? Because we've missed the point of the wilderness.  Far from being evidence that we're failing in our faith, spiritual dry seasons are actually part of God's plan to draw us into a deeper walk with him. With the wisdom and compassion of those who have been there, Kyle Strobel and John Coe invite you to draw near to the Lord as you walk through the differing seasons of the soul. They explain the purpose of the wilderness in the story of God's people--including our Savior--and show how our spiritual lives actually benefit from times of dryness. If you have found yourself in the desert, desperately longing for the living waters Jesus promises, this book will assure you that God is not absent--and you may be on the cusp of experiencing a deeper faith. |
28. Hate Me, but Let Me Stay Vol. 6 - HIJIKI
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Summer has arrived and Naoto, Hazuki, and the kids are looking forward to fun, festivals, and fireworks! Things kick off with a weekend trip to the home of Naoto's mother, who lends some much-needed support as little Minato enters his terrible twos. Then, a stray ball in the neighboring yard leads to the discovery that Shizuku's favorite band is living in the house next door! While Naoto may be keen to make friends with the young musicians, Hazuki's overprotectiveness of his omega mate causes a rift to form between them. Is their bond strong enough to weather this new storm? |
29. Get Over It, April Evans - Ashley Herring Blake
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A summer job at a lake-town resort brings together two women with an unlikely connection in this new contemporary romance by USA Today bestselling author Ashley Herring Blake - perfect for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur, Meryl Wilsner and Rosie Danan ❤️🔥 🌞 💋 She stole her ex. This summer, she just might steal her heart. April Evans' life is in shambles. Her tattoo shop has just closed, she has no money and her love life? Non-existent - ever since her ex-fiancée left her for a younger woman three years ago. When she's asked to teach a summer art class at the town's new resort, April jumps at the opportunity. She's sure that this is the silver lining she needs . . . until she meets her cabinmate: Daphne Love, the woman who stole her ex. And even worse, it's clear Daphne has no idea who April is. Daphne Love is cursed in, well, love . She thought she'd found the unconditional love she craved in her ex-girlfriend, but now she's single again and utterly broken-hearted. When her friend hooks her up with a summer gig as an art instructor at a swanky resort, Daphne feels optimistic for once. If only she had a roommate who didn't seem to hate her on sight. But slowly, barriers begin to fall, and an inexplicable allure keeps drawing April and Daphne closer, leaving them to wonder if the perfect picture they're looking for can only be painted with each other. Tropes ❤️🔥 enemies to lovers 🫂 forced proximity 🐈⬛🐕 black cat/golden retriever 🔥slow burn 💋 sapphic romance Why readers love Ashley Herring Blake . . . ' A hot, frothy romcom with a relatable heart beating at its centre ' Talia Hibbert ' A truly exquisite romance . . . I'm wildly in love with this book ' Rachel Lynn Solomon ' A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romp of a romance ' Kosoko Jackson ' Snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry ' Lana Harper ' Charming and entertaining . . . will have readers swooning' Karelia Stetz-Waters ' Snarky, steamy, and swoony in equal measure, I never wanted this book to end ' Meryl Wilsner |
30. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 2 - The Duffer Brothers & Netflix
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Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts of Stranger Things: Season Two, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers . EXT. DOWNTOWN HAWKINS - THE PALACE (THE UPSIDE DOWN) Will steps outside. Scared. Cautious. It’s a very familiar nightmare landscape. Fog. Spores. Nether growths. Only. . . it’s worse now. The spores are heavier; the growths, thicker, smothering the buildings. If the Upside Down is a supernatural cancer . . . then that cancer has spread. Nearly a year after the Demogorgon attacked Hawkins and Eleven sacrificed herself to save her friends, life has largely returned to normal for everyone. Mike and his friends are competing for high scores at the new arcade. Hopper is dealing with locals complaining about rotting crops. And Joyce is dating super nice guy, Bob. But Will is still being plagued with terrifying visions of the Upside Down, and the rot affecting local crops is spreading . . . and stemming from Hawkins Lab. The Duffer Brothers’ critically acclaimed series, Stranger Things , took the world by storm with its 80s nostalgia, dimension-hopping secrets, and charming cast of characters. Season Two brings a cool new kid Max and her jerk brother, Billy, to Hawkins along with TV dinners for El and Hopper; Bob’s heroics; the cute-but-suddenly-not-cute demodogs; and the terrifying Mind Flayer. Collected here for the first time, the complete scripts of Stranger Things: Season Two include the scenes, dialogue, and character directions for all nine episodes as well as an exclusive introduction from the creators and showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer. |
31. Winnie the Pooh Collection of A.A. Milne Children's Classic Stories & Poems - A. A. Milne
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Includes: Winnie The Pooh (1926), Now We Are Six (1927), When We Were Very Young (1924) and A Gallery of Children (1925). This set comprises the complete set of original A.A. Milne stories and poems for children with expertly formatted pictures and text. Each chapter includes an audio link allowing you to read and/or listen along as you like with the added convenience of audio annotation. Enjoy this collection of Winnie the Pooh and his adventures with Christopher Robin along with many other A.A Milne children's poems and stories. Now, marking around 100 years since these books were originally released, this collection comprises an unprecedented and complete digital assembly of the famous Winnie the Pooh and A.A. Milne children's book works. Get started reading these books featuring Winnie the Pooh and other stories on your device today. |
32. Sigils of Spring - AK Faulkner
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We all fall down. When Quentin is accosted on the street by YouTube ghost-hunters with a crackpot theory about his mother, he writes it off as nonsense -- until they kidnap him right off the street in broad daylight. Not even his psychokinesis can save him, but Laurence will. He must. Except Laurence can't find Quentin. His powers have never failed him like this before. There's only one hope left: a stranger called Angela is willing to teach him more magic than he currently knows. Normally he'd write her off as bad news, but Quentin is running out of time, and Laurence is all out of options. He has less than 48 hours to save Quentin's life, and no price is too high. The clock is ticking. Sigils of Spring  is the seventh book in the award-winning new adult series where  X-Men  meets  October Daye . "You NEEEEEEEEED to read these books!!... 5 star reads." -  Debbie, Goodreads review "Couldn’t put the series down. A great read and great characters I am looking forward to hanging out with again." -  Kylie Klein, Goodreads review |
33. The Complete Book of the New Sun - Gene Wolfe
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This discounted Gene Wolfe ebundle includes: The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Conciliator, The Sword of the Lictor, The Citadel of the Autarch, The Urth of the New Sun “Magic stuff...a masterpiece...the best science fiction I've read in years!” — Ursula K. Le Guin The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly , and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction . The Shadow of the Torturer introduces young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, who has been exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession—showing mercy toward his victim. The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the truth about his hidden destiny. The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe's remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the wandering pilgrim called Severian, driven by a powerful and unfathomable destiny, as he carries out a dark mission far from his home. The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that will forever alter the realm known as Urth. The Urth of the New Sun is the long awaited sequel to Gene Wolfe's four-volume classic, The Book of the New Sun. We return to the world of Severian, now the Autarch of Urth, as he leaves the planet on one of the huge spaceships of the alien Hierodules to travel across time and space to face his greatest test yet. More Tor books by Gene Wolfe The Book of the Long Sun Nightside the Long Sun Lake of the Long Sun Caldé of the Long Sun At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
34. Precolonial Black Africa - Cheikh Anta Diop
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This comparison of the political and social systems of Europe and black Africa from antiquity to the formation of modern states demonstrates the black contribution to the development of Western civilization. |
35. Una máscara del color del cielo - Basim Khandaqji
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Por primera vez en la historia, un preso palestino gana el premio más importante de las letras árabes. Una novela escrita clandestinamente en las prisiones de Israel. Nur es un joven palestino que malvive en un campo de refugiados de Ramala. Sueña con convertirse en arqueólogo y con escribir novelas superventas. Mientras tanto, su vida transcurre entre los check points militares israelíes, la escasez de trabajo y las emocionadas cartas que intercambia con su amigo Murad, en prisión por ser miembro de la resistencia. Un día encuentra en un abrigo viejo de un mercadillo un documento de identidad israelí. Tras falsificar esa tarjeta azul, Nur puede moverse libremente por Israel y comienza a trabajar en una excavación arquelógica. Pero al adoptar la máscara del ocupante, al sentir el abismo que separa ambas realidades, Nur vivirá también una cruenta lucha interior en la que su nueva identidad tratará de borrar la árabe originaria. |
36. Stolen in Death: An Eve Dallas thriller (In Death 62) - J. D. Robb
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A VIOLENT DEATH AND A VAULT OF STOLEN TREASURES HAS EVE DALLAS STRUGGLING TO SOLVE CRIMES OLD AND NEW IN THE LATEST THRILLER IN THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES. 'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures' HARLAN COBEN A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead. Meanwhile, a nearby vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures and yet only one item seems to be missing. Is this a simple case of a burglar caught in the act or does Eve have a much bigger, bloodier mystery to solve....? "One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" LISA GARDNER 'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' HEAT MAGAZINE 'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell' STEPHEN KING 'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth' KATHY REICHS 'Terrific characters, sudden twists ... the epitome of popular fiction' DENNIS LEHANE 'J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop - a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine - with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!' LISA SCOTTOLINE 'Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart' JANET EVANOVICH |
37. Polar War - Kenneth R. Rosen
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This is a proper piece of journalism. It's a fascinating book. I read it from start to finish in a single sitting' Alastair Campbell, THE REST IS POLITICS 'A nyone... wanting to understand the context of the US president's Greenland landgrab should buy POLAR WAR ' THE TIMES Russian spies. Sabotaged pipelines. Troop movements and threats to 'take Greenland'. Tensions are building at the top of the world. The Arctic stands at the crossroads of geopolitical ambition and environmental catastrophe. President Trump's assertions on Greenland reveal a regional context where fast-moving climate change is opening up new trade routes, untapped natural resources and long-frozen biological weapons. Award-winning commentator Kenneth R. Rosen draws on first-hand reportage and testimony to document the race to control this strategically crucial territory. Can America, which since the 1990s has lagged behind on infrastructure, really reimpose its might against the superior technology and strategic engagement of Russia and China? Above the Arctic Circle, the world's superpowers stand on the brink of a new cold war - and every day it grows hotter. Timely and incisive, Polar War is an essential account of the interests, landscapes and people at the world's most extreme frontier. 'This reporting is indispensable' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A wake-up call to the West' JONATHAN BEALE, BBC Defence Correspondent |
38. 100 Morning Treats - Sarah Kieffer
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Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by NPR, Epicurious, Library Journal, and more, and a Best Cookbook of Spring 2023 by Bon Appetit, Forbes, and more. “With this terrific new book, Sarah gives us 100 delectable reasons to rise and to shine, bake, and share all that we’ve made … [she] has single-handedly made mornings 100 times better.”―Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie From Sarah Kieffer, the beloved baker behind the bestselling 100 Cookies and Baking for the Holidays, and the popular Vanilla Bean Blog, here are 100 recipes for perfect starts to the day. One hundred morning treats to start your day with smiles: These baking projects will bring delight to your family breakfast, a Sunday brunch or bake sale, a morning at the office, or kids' soccer practice. Whatever your preference alongside your morning cup of coffee or tea—sweet or savory, buttery or flaky, hot off the griddle or taken to go—you'll find a recipe for it here, from coffee cakes to danishes, doughnuts, scones, quick breads, quiches, and muffins galore! Filled with more than 120 inspiring photographs, including how-tos for doughs and shaping, and instructions for prepping the night before and baking in the morning, 100 Morning Treats is truly a cookbook for all bakers and a must-have for lovers of 100 Cookies and Sarah's inventive recipes. ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR: Sarah Kieffer is the beloved blogger behind The Vanilla Bean Blog, past winner of Saveur Reader's Choice Best Baking & Desserts Blog. Her pan-banging cookie technique went viral on the New York Times website. The author of three cookbooks, she has been featured by Food52, The Today Show, Mashable, The Kitchn, America's Test Kitchen, Huffington Post, and more. Sarah also has international reach, having worked with brands like Le Creuset, Betty Crocker, Lodge, Mauviel 1830, Nordicware, Icelandic Provisions, Valrhona, Kerrygold, and more. DELICIOUS SUCCESS: With more than 130,000 copies sold, 100 Cookies is a resounding success, and the seasonal follow-up, Baking for the Holidays, is beloved by bakers nationwide. 100 Morning Treats returns to another year-round baking book with a variety of accessible, reliable, delicious recipes for a wide range of home cooks. Praise for Sarah's previous books: 100 Cookies: “Sarah Kieffer is the one who broke the Internet with her pan-banging cookies, large, chocolate-rich, and rippled like sandbars. And this book offers plenty of bangers, with a whole chapter of crinkly treats for those who like to make some noise on the way to dessert. Baking them all could be your winter challenge.” —The Boston Globe “Kieffer's book is a baker's baking book, but it's also completely unpretentious. There are cookies for when you just want a good cookie, and more ambitious recipes for when you want to attempt palmiers or break out a culinary torch.” —Food & Wine Baking for the Holidays: “In this cheerful collection, Kieffer, founder of The Vanilla Bean Blog, shares dozens of sweet recipes perfect for the holiday season. . . . Avid holiday bakers should put this on their wish list.”—Publishers Weekly SARAH IS KNOWN FOR MORNING BAKES: Sarah got her start baking morning treats in the coffee shops in which she worked. Her very first cookbook, The Vanilla Bean Baking Book, had an entire chapter on morning baking that was well-received and well-loved. Her readers have been asking for this very book—and now here it is! GREAT GIFT: With anyone-can-do-it recipes, this is a perfect anytime gift (birthday, Valentine's Day, Easter, housewarming, etc.) alongside a cute apron or baking product. Package this book together with 100 Cookies and Baking for the Holidays to create an adorable 3-in-1 set for a lucky baker in your life. Perfect for: Home bakers of all levels Fans of Sarah Kieffer's blog, Instagram, or previous cookbooks Owners of Dorie's Cookies, Dessert Person, Snacking Cakes, or Pastry Love Early birds who like to bake Shoppers looking for a hostess or... |
39. Magical Metal Clay - Sue Heaser
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Make professional-looking metal jewelry and accessories without investing in silversmithing tools, equipment and training, with this essential guide. Metal clay is a magical material: real metal in clay form that can be modelled and then fired to turn it into pure metal. It has taken the crafting world by storm in the past twenty years and its versatility and accessibility means it is used by professional jewelry makers and hobbyists alike. Metal clay is available in many different types—silver, copper, bronze and even steel. It can be sculpted, modelled, molded, rolled into sheets, cut into shapes, woven, braided and carved to produce an endless array of forms and effects. Equipment needed is minimal and you will probably have most of the simple tools in your home already. This book concentrates on silver clay which is the easiest kind to use because it can be fired without a kiln. After drying the clay, it is fired using either a small blowtorch, a gas hob, or camping gas and in five minutes or less the clay becomes pure 999 silver that can be hallmarked. This book will show you how to master all the basic techniques of working with metal clay while later chapters cover more advanced techniques. Twenty gorgeous projects are shown in detail with clear step-by-step photographs. There are pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, charms, brooches, beads, cufflinks and rings and many of the projects give alternative ideas for developing your skills. Embellishment techniques are shown in detail from setting stones and gilding to enameling with resin, adding inlay, engraving, and oxidizing for luscious colors. |
40. One Tin Bakes - Edd Kimber
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ONE TIN, 70 BAKES BBC Good Food Best Food Books of 2020 The Guardian Best Food Books of 2020 New York Times Best Cookbooks of 2020 Washington Post Top Cookbooks for 2020 'A brilliant idea for a book' and a 'must-have' Nigella Lawson 'Edd Kimber's One Tin Bakes is a dazzler of a baking book, using one simple tin to make utterly enviable cakes, gorgeous pies, flavour-loaded buns and bars that'll have you swooping in for seconds. Edd's photography and easy style captures in each recipe a beautiful immediacy and freshness that made me linger on every page without exception.' Dan Lepard Whether you want cookies or cakes, pastries or desserts, something fruity, chocolatey, spiced or nutty, baking just got a whole lot easier. From Praline Meringue Cake to Matcha Roll Cake, Peanut Butter Brookies to Tahini Babka Buns, all you need is just one standard 9 x 13in baking tin. Varied and versatile, requiring minimal skill and little equipment, Edd Kimber's delicious treats range from simple bakes to slice and serve to impressive but achievable showstoppers. From the author of One Tin Bakes and Small Batch Bakes , Edd Kimber shows you how versatile one tin bakes can be. 'A terrifically clever idea - one tin, seventy bakes: From fabulous cakes, cookies and bars to perfect pies and tarts. The recipes are accessible and gorgeous - Edd really knows how to entice - but more importantly, he gives clear instructions for successful bakes. A must-have in your kitchen!' Helen Goh 'This book is a peek inside the mind of one of my favorite bakers, where creativity with butter and sugar is paired with solid technique and downright fun. Edd shares a true world of possibilities - all within a 9x13 tin. This book is an absolute must-have for every home baker.' Joy Wilson 'I've been a fan of Edd's since he won the bake off, not only because of his recipes but because of his character. There are no gimmicks and his passion and energy are contagious. Most of all, he makes me want to bake his recipes. This book is accessible yet elegantly photographed and you always feel like he is speaking directly to you, which is special. Of course, being American, I love a sheet cake and the generosity in these recipes makes me want to go to a picnic or a potluck.' Claire Ptak 'Baking requires skill and perfection and Edd's got it' Mary Berry 'Edd Kimber brings baking back into British homes' Vogue |
41. A Saucy Murder - A.J. Carton
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One of Opera’s great sopranos is dead. Was it murder? If so, who killed her? The Roma? The jealous wife? The ruthless understudy? Or was it Emma’s tomato sauce? Newly residing in Blissburg, a quaint, wine country town north of San Francisco that caters to the rich and richer, amateur sleuth Emma Corsi has a week to solve the murder before her second career as a food writer is ruined.  Her search entangles her with many of Blissburg’s quirky residents including a hunky Italian celebrity chef and an unlikely suitor named Jack Russo. In this first book of A. J. Carton’s new series, the Sonoma Wine Country Cozy Mysteries, Emma must confront a career change, the death of a close friend, and her turbulent relationship with her ambitious, outspoken daughter, Julie, who criticizes Emma’s beau as too sleazy and her wardrobe as too hippy for upscale Blissburg. Things only get worse when Emma becomes a homicide suspect, and Julie finds her successful PR firm threatened with extinction. Will Emma blow off a budding romance, or will she find the killer before she ends up in jail? |
42. Three Men Seeking Monsters - Nick Redfern
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They sought out the strange. They investigated the inexplicable. They had one hell of a hangover. On an odyssey of oddities that would take them all to the very limits of their imagination (and inebriation), bestselling author Nick Redfern teamed up with professional monster-hunters Jonathan Downes and Richard Freeman. For six weeks in the summer of 2001, the intrepid-yet-hard-partying trio rampaged across the remote wilds of Great Britain in hot pursuit of werewolves, lake monsters, giant cats, ghostly devil dogs, and ape-men. Their adventures led them deep into ancient forests, into the dark corridors of a mansion hiding a wild man, and to the shores of the legendary Loch Ness -- along the way encountering all manner of curious characters, including witches, government agents, and eyewitnesses who claim to have seen monsters firsthand. And only at journey's end did the hard questions posed at the start of their quest begin to reveal some mind-bending answers. That monsters truly do exist in our world. And that we are responsible for their existence! Whether you're seeking a glimpse into the bizarre reaches of reality, or just looking for a good time, Three Men Seeking Monsters is a uniquely gonzo trek with a trio of adventurers who pushed themselves to the edge -- and went right over it. |
43. To Wed in Texas - Jodi Thomas
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New York Times  bestselling author Jodi Thomas continues her McLain series with the story of a man in need of a helping hand and the woman who gives him more than he ever expected. If any town needs guidance on the path to peace it's wild and dangerous Jefferson, Texas. Delivering it is the widowed Reverend Daniel McLain's calling. Unfortunately, Daniel's own serenity is disrupted when his young daughters' nanny abandons her job, leaving the widower to appeal to his late wife's family for help. But instead of the elderly aunt he's expecting, he's greeted by Karlee Whitworth, the family's forlorn cousin who's desperate for a place to stay, and eager to prove her worth—by caring for the twins and by mending Daniel's greiving heart. Now two lost souls are about to discover a kindred spirit, and the courage they need to find the happiness they were destined to share... |
44. Viisauden Peili - Suvi-Marja Mwizerwa
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Oletko koskaan katsonut peiliin ja nähnyt vain virheitä? Entä jos peili onkin valehdellut sinulle päin naamaasi? Lilja on väsynyt. Hän on väsynyt yrittämään sopeutua joukkoon, väsynyt kantamaan epävarmuuden raskasta taakkaa ja väsynyt siihen, kuinka kiusaajan sanat tuntuvat osuvan aina kipeimpään kohtaan. Liian pitkään Lilja on uskonut muiden sanat omaksi totuudekseen – uskoen, ettei hän ole riittävän hyvä. Kaikki muuttuu, kun Lilja löytää salaperäisen kaupan ja saa lahjan, joka palauttaa hänen sisäisen maailmansa siihen mitä se oli alunperin tarkoitettu. Tämä ei ole tavallinen peili. Se ei heijastakaan nykyisiä kasvoja, vaan se paljastaa Liljan sisäisen ihmeen ja voimavarat. Se näyttää tulevaisuuden, johon hän ei uskonut yltävänsä. Kun Lilja oppii hiljentämään ulkopuolelta tulevan hälyn ja luottamaan omaan sisäiseen valoonsa, hän alkaa nähdä jotain yllättävää: kiusaajiinkin sattuu. Hän oivaltaa, ettei todellinen vahvuus ole mahtailua, vaan aidon sisäisen itsensä päästämistä valtaan. Ihmeellinen ja tunneälykäs tarina itsearvostuksesta, kiusaamisen vähentämisestä ja sisäisestä kasvusta. Unelmoijille ja itsensä epäilijöille: Täydellinen kirja erityisesti 8–15-vuotiaille nuorille, jotka luovat omaa identiteettiään ja etsivät paikkaansa tässä maailmassa. Vanhemmille ja kasvattajille: Helposti lähestyttävä työkalu kaikille lisäämään keskustelua empatiasta, resilienssistä ja mielenterveydestä. |
45. Role Model - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
46. An Offer From a Gentleman - Julia Quinn
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The inspiration for season four of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton in the third of her beloved Regency romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family. BENEDICT'S STORY Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that she would be spinning in the arms of her "Prince Charming"—the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie’s enchanting evening in this Cinderella retelling ends. Since that night Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he’s sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal his heart—and his chance for a fairy tale love? |
47. Beast Business - Ilona Andrews
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A thrilling novella by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews, set in the spellbinding Hidden Legacy World. Show as little as possible. Make them think that illusion is all you have. Your life depends on it.   Augustine Montgomery is an Illusion Prime, the highest rank of magic user. The people who have seen his real face can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The people who've witnessed the full extent of his power are dead. Illusion isn’t just his brand of magic. It’s become his lifestyle.   One day Diana Harrison walks into the office of Augustine’s premier PI corporation. Diana is also a Prime, a mage who bonds with animals through her magic and prefers their company to humans. Something precious has been stolen from House Harrison. Something Diana must recover at all costs before it perishes.   Augustine is cold, rational, and calculating. He doesn’t get emotionally involved, but something about Diana disturbs the careful balance of Augustine’s inner world. She asks for his help, and he can’t refuse.   Neither Augustine nor Diana are who they appear to be. Both would die to keep their secrets. But the enemy they face is unimaginably powerful, and saving the life at risk will demand the ultimate price, one neither ever expected to pay – complete honesty. |
48. Common Goal - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge—life after hockey. It’s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He’d sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He’ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away. Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won’t happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings. Everything they want is within reach… They just have to be brave enough to grab it. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
49. Twelve Months - Jim Butcher
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN INSTANT USA TODAY AND INDIE BESTSELLER Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard, has always managed to save the day—but, in this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files, can he save himself? One year. 365 days. Twelve months. Harry Dresden has been through a lot, and so has his city. After Harry and his allies narrowly managed to save Chicago from being razed to the ground, everything is different—and it’s not just the current lack of electricity. In the battle, Harry lost people he cared about. And that's the kind of loss that takes a toll. Harry being Harry, he’s doing his level best to help the city and his friends recover and rebuild. But it’s a heavy load, and he needs time.  But time is one thing Harry doesn’t have. Ghouls are prowling Chicago and taking out innocent civilians. Harry’s brother is dying, and Harry doesn’t know how to help him. And last but certainly not least, the Winter Queen of the Fae has allied with the White Court of vampires—and Harry’s been betrothed to the seductive, deadly vampire Lara Raith to seal the deal.  It's been a tough year. More than ever, the city needs Harry Dresden the wizard—but after loss and grief, is there enough left of Harry Dresden the man to rise to the challenge? |
50. Can't Hurt Me - David Goggins
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New York Times Best Seller Over 5 million copies sold For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America. In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential. |
51. The Dealmaker - Guy Hands
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An inside account of the multi-billion pound world of private equity and a masterclass on the art of deal-making from one of Britain’s most high-profile investors . ‘The only book about private equity to read like a thriller.’ The Times Diagnosed at the age of five as severely dyslexic, Guy Hands managed to overcome the challenges of school to attend Oxford University and start his own private equity company. Now, in The Dealmaker he shares the ups and downs of a tumultuous career as a serial entrepreneur. In his insightful book, Hands charts his career in private equity, first at Nomura and then as head of his own company, Terra Firma. He looks in detail at the huge deals that Terra Firma has done over the years, involving everything from cinema chains and pubs to waste management, aircraft leasing and green energy. He also provides a brutally honest appraisal of the deal that almost bankrupted him - the acquisition of multinational music recording and publishing company EMI in 2007, just as a global financial crash loomed on the horizon. Above all, he gives the reader a real sense of what it's like inside the secretive world of private equity, describing in frank detail the pressures and rewards involved. Insightful and page-turning, The Dealmaker will prove inspirational and essential reading for all those who want to understand how huge business negotiations are done, and what makes one of private equity's biggest players tick. ‘Far from being the typical business book…. It grips the reader from the first page . . . This book should definitely be on your reading list .’ Money Week ‘If you are curious to learn the secrets of these financial alchemists, here is your chance to do so from the very best .’ Business Standard |
52. Tough Guy - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits—and the most amazing sex—Ryan’s feeling something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
53. The Mistake - Elle Kennedy
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Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
54. Bad Bishop - L.J. Shen
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The first book in the new dark and decadent Society of Villains series, this is a dark age-gap mafia romance . . . He's deathless. She's trying to find a reason to live. LILA My innocence was ripped from me one fatal night under the starless sky, resulting in an unwanted teenage pregnancy and a secret the Camorra must bury. So my father decided to hand me off to the highest bidder. The lucky winner? Tiernan Callaghan, psychopath extraordinaire. The Irish mafia prince wants me for all the wrong reasons: Alliance. Money. Prestige. War. I am but a pawn in his twisted game. The man who sits on a throne of his enemies' skulls thinks I'm a weakling. Little does he know, in this chess game, the underdog wins. Because the thing about bad bishops? They protect good pawns. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NEW SERIES? Mafia Wars Taboo tropes Plot twists to make your jaw drop One MM book (I told ya' it was coming) Cameos from your favourite characters (someone said Wolfe and Francesca? Vicious and Millie? And what about the Forbidden Love gang?) . . . READERS ARE ALREADY OBSESSED WITH L.J. SHEN: 'The way this book had me in a chokehold' 'I'm honestly speechless' 'New favourite author! I could NOT put this book down' 'This book was everything . . . GRAB THIS BOOK NOW' 'All emotions covered' 'Five stars all day long' |
55. The Poetics of Space - Gaston Bachelard, Maria Jolas & Richard Kearney
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A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to Penguin Classics Since its initial publication in 1958,  The Poetics of Space  has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, Bachelard’s seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery. This lyrical journey takes as its premise the emergence of the poetic image and finds an ideal metaphor in the intimate spaces of our homes. Guiding us through a stream of meditations on poetry, art, and the blooming of consciousness itself, Bachelard examines the domestic places that shape and hold our dreams and memories. Houses and rooms; cellars and attics; drawers, chests, and wardrobes; nests and shells; nooks and corners: No space is too vast or too small to be filled by our thoughts and our reveries. In Bachelard’s enchanting spaces, “We are never real historians, but always near poets, and our emotion is perhaps nothing but an expression of a poetry that was lost.” This new edition features a foreword by Mark Z. Danielewski, whose bestselling novel  House of Leaves  drew inspiration from Bachelard’s writings, and an introduction by internationally renowned philosopher Richard Kearney who explains the book’s enduring importance and its role within Bachelard’s remarkable career. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents 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. |
56. Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
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This fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation is perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Sarah J. Maas and Laini Taylor. Praise for the Grishaverse: "This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book Review Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone. A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction - if they don't kill each other first. An epic exploration of the Grishaverse from the writer of SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. Read all the books in the Grishaverse: The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars Rule of Wolves Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." - The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." - Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." - Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." - The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." - Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." - USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." - Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series |
57. Brimstone - Callie Hart
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. Prepare for the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling sequel to the runaway global phenomenon Quicksilver . Duty. Blood. Honour. Power. Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . . 'Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.' Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them. |
58. King and Maxwell - David Baldacci
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Former Secret Service Agents turned private investigators, Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, return in their most surprising, personal and dangerous case to date. King and Maxwell is the explosive finale to David Baldacci's phenomenal series. A family tragedy. Teenager Tyler Wingo learns the awful news that his father, a soldier, was killed in action in Afghanistan. But then Tyler receives an email from his father . . . after his supposed death. An investigation like no other. Tyler hires former Secret Service agents King and Maxwell to solve the mystery. The pair soon realize that they’ve stumbled on to something bigger and more treacherous than anyone could have imagined. Hunt for the truth. Could Tyler’s father really be alive? Was his mission all that it seemed? Has Tyler’s life been a lie, and could he be the next target? Determined to help and protect Tyler at any cost, King and Maxwell embark on a perilous journey, putting their lives at risk in their most dangerous case of all. |
59. A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly - Sophia St. Germain
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'Tell me. Tell me you burn for me like I burn for you' A Tongue so Sweet and Deadly is the first in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild , The Cruel Prince , The Veiled Kingdom , and Sarah J Maas. ✨ Dark and spicy ✨ Enemies-to-lovers ✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT ✨ Fae world ✨ Political intrigue ✨ Secret identities ✨ Curses and prophecies and more! _______________________________ Half-Fae Elessia could have led a charmed life, making the most of her ability to compel anyone to do her bidding just by looking in their eyes. But, after a tragic accident, she's thrown into the Fae king's dungeons and forced to swear a blood oath, binding her to his service. Five years later, she's living amongst humans in Ellow and has created a life for herself. But her debt to the king still hangs over her head, and now he's come to collect. Tasked with infiltrating the human elections to determine whether the current regent is involved in strange events in the land of Fae, Elessia knows that this is her only chance at freedom - if only she can prevent her lethal and ever-watching Fae guard from eliminating her before she can unearth the information the king seeks. But, as she grows closer to the brooding human regent and secrets begin to unravel, Elessia realises greater forces may be at play. And soon she is faced with a choice: her own freedom or that of an entire nation. _______________________________ Readers can't get enough! 'From the very first page, this book grabbed me and refused to let go . I was completely caught in its pull - pulled in by the emotional depth, the absolutely stunning writing, and that slow-burn tension that practically sizzled off the page . I didn't sleep. I couldn't. I had to know how it would all unfold' 5 ⭐ reader review ' Perfect! Just absolutely perfect! Written incredibly, the pacing was great, so many twists and turns! Top 5 books I've read this year for sure! ' 5 ⭐ reader review 'I was floored every step of the way . . . Sophia, you mended my shattered heart only to rip it out and hurl it straight into the sun. HOW COULD YOU?!' 5 ⭐ reader review ' Definitely in my all-time top 5. Infinity stars read without a doubt . . . loved every second of this book' 5 ⭐ reader review |
60. Unrivaled - Ashlyn Kane & Morgan James
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People say there's a fine line between love and hate. If you ask Grady Armstrong, the line's as obvious as the one across the middle of a hockey rink. So he can't explain why he doesn't walk away when his Grindr hookup—a guy who accused him of impersonating himself—turns out to be Max Lockhart, a rival player Grady once punched in the face. Apparently Max can goad him just as well off the ice as he can on it. Max Lockhart showed up thinking he was going to expose a fake. Instead he hooks up with a guy who claims to hate him. <i>And</i> has a good time. A really good time. But that doesn't mean players from different teams can be together. Max has always wished Grady would relax a little. When the season starts and Grady accepts Max's offer of help with finding someone to date for real, Max gets his wish. But he should've been careful what he wished for, because now that he knows Grady is a big softie under that prickly shell, he'd rather keep Grady for himself. Grady only goes on a handful of dates before he realizes he has a lot more fun with Max. But he can't be falling for a rival player… can he? |
61. Dove - Paisley Hope
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**ORDER THE PAPERBACK OF DOVE NOW FOR AN EXTREMELY EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES. AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST** Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of the Silver Pines series comes a binge-worthy dark motorcycle romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed. So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom? Tropes: #ForcedProximity #WorkplaceRomance #ManObsessed #TouchHerandDie #GuaranteedHappyEnding #FoundFamily #DarkRomance #MotorycleRomance Readers can’t get enough of the Soldiers of Bedlam series: ‘ Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review ‘I could not read this book fast enough ’ 5* Reader Review ‘ Perfect ’ 5* Reader Review ‘Ten stars!!’ 5* Reader Review ‘Read within a day and couldn’t put it down ’ 5* Reader Review ‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review ‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review |
62. Red Rising - Pierce Brown
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. “ Red Rising ascends above a crowded dystopian field.” —USA Today ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR— Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness “I live for the dream that my children will be born free,” she says. “That they will be what they like. That they will own the land their father gave them.” “I live for you,” I say sadly. Eo kisses my cheek. “Then you must live for more.” Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he toils willingly, trusting that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and lush wilds spread across the planet. Darrow—and Reds like him—are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity’s overlords struggle for power.  He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society’s ruling class. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies . . . even if it means he has to become one of them to do so. Praise for Red Rising “[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, and Ender’s Game . . . . [ Red Rising ] has everything it needs to become meteoric.” — Entertainment Weekly “Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.” —Scott Sigler “ Red Rising is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER |
63. The 48 Laws Of Power - Robert Greene
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THE MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Sun Tzu better watch his back' New York Magazine 'If power is your ultimate goal, this is the book you need' The Times ' At last, the book to help you scheme your way into the upper echelons of power' Daily Express Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distils three thousand years of the history of power into forty-eight well-explicated laws. As attention-grabbing in its design as it is in its content, this bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun-tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other great thinkers. Some laws require prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), some stealth ("Law 3: Conceal Your Intentions"), and some the total absence of mercy ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally"), but like it or not, all have applications in real-life situations. Illustrated through the tactics of Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissenger, P T Barnum, and other famous figures who have wielded - or been victimised by - power, these laws will fascinate any reader interested in gaining, observing or defending against ultimate control. |
64. Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson
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THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE **** What if the Dark Lord won? A thousand years ago evil came to the land and has ruled with an iron hand ever since. The sun shines fitfully under clouds of ash that float down endlessly from the constant eruption of volcanoes. A dark lord rules through the aristocratic families and ordinary folk are condemned to lives in servitude, sold as goods, labouring in the ash fields. But now a troublemaker has arrived and there is rumour of revolt. A revolt that depends on a criminal no-one can trust and a young girl who must master Allomancy - the magic that lies in all metals. **** FANTASY DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN SANDERSON: 'Highly recommend to anyone hungry for a good read' ROBIN HOBB 'Epic in every sense' GUARDIAN 'Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I've ever encountered' BEN AARONOVITCH 'All the explosive action any adventure fan could want' LOCUS |
65. The Sundering - Walter Jon Williams
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“Space opera the way it ought to be [...] Bujold and Weber, bend the knee; interstellar adventure has a new king, and his name is Walter Jon Williams.” -- George R.R. Martin Following The Praxis, Walter Jon Williams’ critically-acclaimed mix of space opera and military science fiction, the conflict grows for the fate of humanity…and the universe. The Dread Empire of the Shaa is no more, following the death of the last oppressor. But freedom remains elusive for the myriad sentient races enslaved for ten centuries, as an even greater terror arises. The Naxids—a powerful insectoid species themselves subjugated until the recent Shaa demise—plan to fill the vacuum with their own bloody domination, and have already won a shattering victory with superior force and unimaginable cruelty. But two heroes survived the carnage at Magaria: Lord Gareth Martinez and the fiery, mysterious gun pilot Lady Caroline Sula, whose courageous exploits are becoming legend in the new history of galactic civil war. Yet their cunning, skill, and bravery may be no match for the overwhelming enemy descending upon the loyalist stronghold of Zanshaa, as the horrific battle looms that will determine the structure of the universe—and who shall live to inhabit it—for millennia to come. |
66. Kingdom of Ash - Sarah J. Maas
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Sarah J. Maas's #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. |
67. Bridgerton: Romancing Mr Bridgerton - Julia Quinn
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'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The fourth book in Julia Quinn's globally bestselling, Regency-set, Bridgerton Family series, now the inspiration for the Netflix series Bridgerton created by Shondaland. Welcome to Colin and Penelope's long-awaited story . . . ________________________________________ Everyone knows that Colin Bridgerton is the most charming man in London . . . Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend's brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn't know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can't seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same - especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat - or his promise of a happy ending? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . ' Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines ' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist . I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist ' A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! ' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight , where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews |
68. Tuhkasta timantti - Julia James
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Supermalli Thea Dauntry lontoolaisessa luksusravintolassa (tiedättehän: pöytävarauksia vain ihmisille, jotka ovat jotakin)? Angelos Petrakos tietää heti Thean nähdessään, ettei Thea oikeasti ole se luontaisen tyylikäs lady, jota esittää... Thealle Angelosin paluu on katastrofi! Tyttö, joka illastaa kosintaa puristavan varakreivin kanssa, ei tosiaankaan kaipaa muistutusta katujen sähäkästä kasvatista, joka hän kerran oli. Edellinen kohtaaminen häikäisevän kreikkalaisen miljonäärin kanssa ajoi Thean rakentamaan itselleen uuden elämän. Eikä Angelos ei ole vieläkään unohtanut. Mitään... |
69. The Running Grave - Robert Galbraith
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'The work of a master storyteller ' Daily Telegraph 'One of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023 ________ Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried father whose son, Will, has gone to join a religious cult in the depths of the Norfolk countryside. The Universal Humanitarian Church is, on the surface, a peaceable organisation that campaigns for a better world. Yet Strike discovers that beneath the surface there are deeply sinister undertones, and unexplained deaths. In order to try to rescue Will, Strike's business partner Robin Ellacott decides to infiltrate the cult and she travels to Norfolk to live incognito amongst them. But in doing so, she is unprepared for the dangers that await her there or for the toll it will take on her . . . Utterly page-turning, The Running Grave moves Strike and Robin's story forward in the epic, unforgettable seventh instalment of the series. ________ PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE NOVELS 'A blistering piece of crime writing' Sunday Times ' Unputdownable ' Daily Express 'A page-turner that will keep you up all night ' Observer 'Superb . . . an ingenious whodunnit' Sunday Mirror 'Strike and Robin are just as magnetic as ever' New York Times ' Outrageously entertaining ' Financial Times |
70. Once Upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie Garber
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From the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in the beloved series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER? For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in happily ever after. Until she learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, and her dreams are shattered. Desperate to stop the wedding, and heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game - and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy . . . **** Discover the fairytale that stole readers' hearts . . . 'I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME . . . IT WAS PERFECT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm obsessed with this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Love at first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
71. Assassin’s Apprentice - Robin Hobb
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‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin The kingdom of the Six Duchies is on the brink of civil war when news breaks that the crown prince has fathered a bastard son and is shamed into abdication. The child’s name is Fitz, and his is despised. Raised in the castle stables, only the company of the king’s fool, the ragged children of the lower city and his unusual affinity with animals provide Fitz with any comfort. To be useful to the crown, Fitz is trained as an assassin; and to use the traditional magic of the Farseer family. But his tutor, allied to another political faction, is determined to discredit, even kill him. Fitz must survive: for he may be destined to save the kingdom. Reviews 'What makes her novels addictive is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics' The Times ‘Hobb is superb’ Conn Iggulden ‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian About the author Robin Hobb is one of the world’s finest writers of epic fiction. She was born in California in 1952 but raised in Alaska, where she learned how to raise a wolf cub, to skin a moose and to survive in the wilderness. When she married a fisherman who fished herring and the Kodiak salmon-run for half the year, these skills would stand her in good stead. She raised her family, ran a smallholding, delivered post to her remote community, all at the same time as writing stories and novels. She succeeded on all fronts, raising four children and becoming an internationally best-selling writer. She lives in Tacoma, Washington State. |
72. The Last Devil To Die - Richard Osman
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THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES BY RICHARD OSMAN ---------- ‘The rightful king of crime’ i News 'Deeply moving... some of his best writing yet' Telegraph Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home. With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die? ---------- 'As charming and funny as always but SO MOVING' Marian Keyes Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022 |
73. This Woven Kingdom - Tahereh Mafi
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AN INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Instant New York Times bestseller Instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller Instant Indie bestseller Instant USA Today bestseller Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people—New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology. To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom – and the world. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas, and Chloe Gong, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi. “An original fantasy saga threaded through with Persian myths written by a queen of the genre. A* grade world-building” – The Times Best YA Books for Summer 2022 ‘Forbidden love and Persian mythology are at the center of this new trilogy series, and it might be Mafi's best work yet.’ – Cosmopolitan, Best YA Books of 2022 ‘Master of YA fantasy’ Pop Sugar ‘Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.’ – Kirkus Reviews “In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh’s own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.”—Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours ‘This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished – within hours, no less – and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.’ – Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves About the author Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She currently lives in California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter. You can find her online just about anywhere @Tahereh or on her website, www.taherehmafi.com |
74. The Darkness That Comes Before - R. Scott Bakker
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'Compelling... Keeps the pages turning. The final cinematic scene, of a vast landscape filled with enormous armies, nicely sets the stage for book three of this daringly unconventional series in the Tolkien mold.' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'A journey unlike any other you have experienced. Part Dante's "Inferno" and part Conrad's "Heart Of Darkness", this is fantasy literature like you've never read before.' - Blogcritics A score of centuries has passed since the First Apocalypse and the thoughts of men have turned, inevitably, to more worldly concerns... A veteran sorcerer and spy seeks news of an ancient enemy. A military genius plots to conquer the known world for his Emperor but dreams of the throne for himself. The spiritual leader of the Thousand Temples seeks a Holy War to cleanse the land of the infidel. An exiled barbarian chieftain seeks vengeance against the man who disgraced him. And into this world steps a man like no other, seeking to bind all - man and woman, emperor and slave - to his own mysterious ends. But the fate of men - even great men - means little when the world itself may soon be torn asunder. Behind the politics, beneath the religious fervour, a dark and ancient evil is reawakening. After two thousand years, the No-God is returning. The Second Apocalypse is nigh. And one cannot raise walls against what has been forgotten... A startlingly original and assured epic fantasy debut. A tale of conspiracy, holy war, empire-building and intrigue set in the most vividly imagined fantasy world since Tolkien's Middle Earth. Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
75. Alastalon salissa - Volter Kilpi
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Alastalon salissa on usein valittu parhaaksi suomalaiseksi romaaniksi. Volter Kilven mestariteoksessa tapahtuu vähän, mutta ajatellaan paljon. Kustavilaiset laivanvarustajat kerääntyvät keskustellakseen parkkilaivan rakentamisesta ja henkilöt joutuvat tekemään tärkeitä päätöksiä, joista vähäisimpiä ei ole parhaan piipun valinta salin hyllyltä. Tajunnanvirta tempaisee lukijan mukaansa kiehtovalle retkelle kotimaisen kirjallisuuden huipulle. Kilven teos vetääkin vertoja James Joycen ja Marcel Proustin suurille romaaneille. |
76. The World for Sale - Javier Blas & Jack Farchy
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'Gripping' Economist 'Jaw-dropping' Sunday Times 'Riveting' Financial Times 'Fascinating' Reuters We are entering an age of energy crises and food shortages. This book reveals why. Meet the swashbuckling traders who supply the world with energy, food and metal. Their goal: To make billions by buying and selling raw materials - flogging Russian gas to Europe, Saudi oil to America and Congolese metals to Silicon Valley. Their methods: Whatever it takes - whether funnelling cash to Vladimir Putin's sanction-stricken Kremlin, schmoozing Russian metal oligarchs after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or striking deals with the Libyan rebels at the height of the Arab Spring. These are the commodity traders. You've probably never heard of them. But, like it or not, you're one of their customers. * Financial Times and Economist Book of the Year* *Shortlisted for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award* 'Shows how much money and global influence is concentrated in the hands of a tiny group . . . Remarkable . . . As the authors roam from oilfield to wheatfield, they reveal information so staggering you almost gasp' Sunday Times 'A globe-spanning corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double dealing . . . Changes how we see the world, often in horrifying ways' Spectator 'A rich archive of ripping yarns . . . The high level narrative is gripping enough. But it is the details of what these freewheeling companies actually got up to that give the book a thriller-like quality' Financial Times 'Some of the stories could be straight out of John le Carré. The difference is they're true' Andrew Neil |
77. Razor Girl - Carl Hiaasen
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*SHORLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE 2017* A book of the month in The Times A thriller of the week in the Mail on Sunday One of the Guardian Readers' Books of the Year Key West is a small place, but there are criminal secrets buried everywhere . . . When jumped-up reality TV star Buck Nance aggravates the crowd in a Key West bar, he incites a riot and vanishes in the melee. His hapless agent Lane Coolman should have been by Buck's side, but has been accidentally taken hostage by two petty criminals who now think they can turn a quick profit by ransoming an LA talent agent. As the search for Buck continues, the mystery draws in a broad cast of characters from across the island including Andrew Yancy, the disgraced cop who now works restaurants on roach patrol; a delusional fan of Buck's show; the local sheriff who's desperate for re-election; a shady lawyer and his gold-digging fiancée; the gay mayor and his restauranteur partner; a Mafioso hotelier; and a redheaded con artist named Merry who, using a razor blade and a high-speed car, has developed a signature way of luring in her victims. Outrageously funny, fast-paced and uniquely addictive, Razor Girl will keep you utterly gripped until the final page. Praise for Razor Girl 'if you are unlucky enough not to have read Carl Hiaasen, delay no longer' Evening Standard 'a joy from first page to last' Daily Mail ' absorbing ' The Herald ' hugely entertaining ' Crime Scene ' razor-sharp ' Irish Times |
78. The Warrior-Prophet - R. Scott Bakker
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'Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written...this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history and detail.' - Steve Erikson, author of Gardens of the Moon '[Bakker] clamps his hand over yours and simply does not let go...Amid the cluttered shelves of the Epic Fantasy genre, Bakker is a name that stands out among not just the new writers in the crowd but established and recognized names.' - SFFWorld The first battle against the heathen has been won, but while the Great Names plot and squabble over the spoils, Kellhus patiently extends his influence, drawing more followers to his banner. The sorcerer Achamian and his lover, Esmenet, submit entirely, only to have their faith tested in unimaginable ways. The warrior Cnaiür falls ever deeper into madness. The skin-spies of the Consult watch with growing trepidation. And as the vast host of the Holy War endures its sternest test in the searing wastes of the desert, a name - a title - begins to be whispered amongst the faithful. But who is the Warrior-Prophet: a dangerous heretic, who turns brother against brother? Or the only man who can avert the Second Apocalypse? The Holy War stands on a knife edge. If all is not to be lost the great powers will have to choose between their most desperate desires and their most ingrained prejudice. Between hatred and hope. Between the Warrior-Prophet and the end of the world. . . The second book in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed fantasy masterpiece, The Prince of Nothing. Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
79. Dopamine Nation - Anna Lembke, MD
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption.   In Dopamine Nation , Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery. |
80. The Thousandfold Thought - R. Scott Bakker
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'[Bakker] clamps his hand over yours and simply does not let go...Amid the cluttered shelves of the Epic Fantasy genre, Bakker is a name that stands out among not just the new writers in the crowd but established and recognized names.' - SFFWORLD 'The entire series is going to set a new standard for fantasy writers everywhere.' - THE ALIEN ONLINE All opposition to the man once derided as the Prince of Nothing has vanished or been vanquished. Their leaders slain, the heathen Fanim have fled in disarray. One final march will bring the Holy War to the fabled city of Shimeh. But so very much has changed. Anasurimbor Kellhus, the Warrior-Prophet, now leads the Men of the Tusk. The cuckolded sorcerer Achamian serves as his tutor, betraying his school to keep safe the man he believes can prevent the Second Apocalypse. The Scylvendi barbarian, Cnaiur, succumbs finally to madness. The Consult, sensing the endgame of millennia of planning, work frantically to prepare for the coming of the No-God. The final reckoning is at hand. Faceless assassins will strike in the dead of night. Kings and Emperors will fall. The sorcerous Schools will be unleashed. And Anasurimbor Kellhus will at last confront his father and the dread revelation of the Thousandfold Thought. The epic conclusion to the acclaimed Prince of Nothing trilogy. Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
81. The Grey Wolf - Louise Penny
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Relentless phone calls interrupt the peace of a warm August morning in the small village of Three Pines in Quebec. Someone has managed to track down Armand Gamache, head of homicide, as he sits with his wife in their back garden. When he finally answers the call, his rage shatters the calm of their quiet Sunday morning. That's only the first in a sequence of strange events that begin THE GREY WOLF. At first they seem small - a missing coat, a note for Gamache reading "this might interest you", a puzzling scrap of paper with a mysterious list - but then a murder. All propel Chief Inspector Gamache and his team toward a terrible realization. Something much more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching. A threat unlike anything they've seen before. |
82. A Reign of Rose - Kate Golden
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Two kingdoms. One prophecy. One king. One chance to save everything. Arwen Valondale began life as no one, as nothing. But now she's risen to unimaginable heights, done astonishing deeds, and fallen in love . . . with her arch-nemesis, the compelling Kane Ravenwood. Kane stands for everything Arwen hates: confusion, uncertainty, darkness and fear. And yet, she can't seem to leave him behind - she's journeyed to the highest peaks, the most distant lands, even the depths of the seas, and Kane has always been there with her. At first, Arwen believed Kane was the reason her kingdom had fallen to war; now she knows it's the Fae King Lazarus, and that she's prophesised to defeat him. Only by working with Kane will she be able to defeat Lazarus, once and for all, and save herself, her kingdom . . . and maybe her heart. The sweeping conclusion to the Sacred Stones trilogy, a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Best Romantasy of 2023! Readers love A Reign of Rose ! 'A fantastic end to a fantastic trilogy . . . Beautifully written, immersive and hooked from start to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Pure escapism ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Has everything you could ever want ! ♥️ Passion, slow burn, intense battles, mythical creatures, witty characters, sizzling romance, creepy queens, banter and everything in between' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Made me laugh, cry , & it's so bittersweet to see this amazing trilogy come to an end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely love this series. The character development between Arwen and Kane is so well done '⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I got what I wanted from this book: it ripped my heart out, put it back together . . . and then did it all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I cried, I laughed, I swooned , and I cried some more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I wish I could read the entire series again for the first time!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
83. A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” ( NPR ) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. |
84. Sawyer - Jessica Peterson
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⭐️ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⭐️ ' Pretty sure Jessica Peterson has ruined all men for me because these Rivers men are something else!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The romance in this one is literally on FIRE' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ' Each book in this series just keeps getting better, and Sawyer ? It took me out. I am unwell. I am feral. I am OBSESSED' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Will he rope the moon for her? Or is her heart destined to be trampled all over again? As a divorced single mom, Ava Bartlett has zero interest in flirting with guys on a rare weekend away. She just wants to have fun and listen to live music at a honky-tonk. Then she literally stumbles into the most gorgeous guy ever on the dance floor and those plans go up in smoke. Growing up on the barrel racing circuit, Ava's seen her fair share of handsome cowboys. But Sawyer Rivers, with his thick moustache, tattoos and a very filthy mouth, is hot as hell. Needless to say, they end up naked in his swanky hotel room. And the way Sawyer treats her like a queen? A girl could get used to that kind of adoration. Good thing he'll only be a one-night stand Ava can look back on with a smile. She's rebuilding her life from scratch, and she needs to focus on her three-year-old daughter and the dream job she just landed. Imagine her surprise, then, when she moves to Hartsville and runs into a familiar tattooed cowboy with an adorable daughter of his own . . . Sawyer wants more than the occasional playdate between their girls, and the closer they become, the more determined this sexy single dad is to keep her forever. Ava's falling for Sawyer, but she's been down this road before. Can she ever truly trust a cowboy like him? Dirty dancing leads to a chance at forever in Sawyer , the third standalone cowboy romance in the sizzling and utterly addictive Lucky River Ranch series from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jessica Peterson, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. 🌶️🤠🔥 Tropes galore Found family Single mum x Single dad Protective MMC He falls first and hard Hot one night stand to lovers Opposites attract Small-town romance 'Who did this to you?' All types of riding 🌶️🤠🔥 Readers cannot get enough of Sawyer Rivers . . . 'I didn't think I could love another Rivers brother more than Cash and Wyatt but Sawyer proved me wrong. He was an absolute dream. My number 1 of the bunch so far . . . The spice was spicing! Chef's kiss !' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'WOW and just WOW!!! I could not put this book down . . . This man has me swooning and kicking my feet ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Ok, Daddy Sawyer, you got me wrapped around your little finger . . . My ovaries are still rattling away over this man' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ' Holy hot cowboy . . . SAWYER you filthy, filthy man, I LOVE YOU. Seriously, he is everything. Every time I read a book in this series, I fall in love again' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The cowboys of River Ranch have the sweetest, most gentlemanly behaviour in public... but boy, are they little freaks in the sheets and Sawyer is no different. He's definitely got the mouth of a cowboy and knows how to use it and Ava, being a barrel rider, definitely knows how to ride .' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I too would body slam myself into Sawyer at a bar. Hell, who am I kidding? I'd throw myself off a cliff if he looked my way. The chemistry? Call the f'in fire department. It was OFF THE CHARTS ' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Ya'll, Jessica did it again. Queen of cowboys !' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ' WOW! Jessica does it again. I'm BLOWN AWAY with this book. Sawyer is absolutely the PERFECT male specimen' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
85. Night Of Knives - Ian C Esslemont
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The action-packed epic fantasy from the million copy bestselling author, a must read for fans of Steven Erikson, George R R Martin, and Brandon Sanderson. ‘A gem of a read.’ Fantasy Book Review The Malazan Empire - vast, omnipotent and unforgiving . . . The small island of Malaz and its city may have given this great empire its name, but it is now little more than a sleepy backwater. Until tonight. Tonight the city is on edge – streets humming with desperate, urgent activity as its citizens hurry to lock up shops, bar doors and shutter windows. For tonight, there is to be a convergence. The once-in-a-generation appearance of a Shadow Moon – an event that threatens the good people of Malaz with demon hounds and all manner of other, darker things. And tonight, it is prophesied that the Emperor Kellanved will return – and there are those who would prevent that happening at any cost. As various factions align themselves, a far more ancient presence prepares an all-out assault upon the island. Witnesses to these cataclysmic events will include Kiska, a young thief who yearns to flee the city, and the war-weary veteran Temper, who simply wants to escape his past. Although they do not know it, they each have a part to play in a confrontation that will not only determine the fate of Malaz City but also of the world beyond . . . Praise for The Malazan Empire: ‘I cannot recommend this enough’ 5-star reader review ‘Addictive’ 5-star reader review ‘ Couldn't put it down’ 5-star reader review ‘Any fan of [Steven] Eriksson will LOVE this book I finished it in one sitting!’ 5-star reader review ‘Awesome world building’ 5-star reader review ‘Truly an epic novel with some of the best imagery and descriptive beauty you'll ever find!’ 5-star reader review ‘Filled with action, magic and amazing characters…I absolutely adored this book!’ 5-star reader review Ian C. Esslemont’s Tales of the Malazan Empire continue in Return of the Crimson Guard. |
86. The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 14 (Light Novel) - Natsu Hyuuga
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No sooner is Maomao settled back in the royal capital than she’s dragged off to a meeting of the named clans, and despite the posh surroundings, intrigue is the order of the day. Old grudges come to the surface, new ones threaten to break out into fights, and...is that a hint of love in the air? Maomao will have to navigate the twisting politics and conflicting priorities of the different clans—including hers—if she wants to survive one of the liveliest meetings around! |
87. The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold
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A haunting and heartbreaking novel narrated from heaven as a young girl watches over her family and killer. My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973. In heaven, Susie Salmon can have whatever she wishes for – except what she most wants, which is to be back with the people she loved on earth. In the wake of her murder, Susie watches as her happy suburban family is torn apart by grief; as her friends grow up, fall in love, and do all the things she never had the chance to do herself. But as Susie will come to realize, even in death, life is not quite out of reach . . . An astonishing novel about life and death, memory and forgetting, and finding light in the darkest places. Alice Sebold's book inspired the Peter Jackson film, starring Susan Sarandon and Saoirse Ronan. 'Moving and compelling . . . I sat down in the morning to read the first couple of pages; five hours later, I was still there, book in hand, transfixed' – Maggie O'Farrell (author of The Marriage Portrait ), Sunday Telegraph |
88. A Fate so Dark and Delicate - Sophia St. Germain
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'You'll have me in every lifetime. In this one, and what comes next, and whatever comes after that, you'll have me' A Fate so Dark and Delicate is the fourth in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild , The Cruel Prince , The Veiled Kingdom , and Sarah J Maas. ✨ Dark and spicy ✨ Enemies-to-lovers ✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT ✨ Fae world ✨ Political intrigue ✨ Secret identities ✨ Curses and prophecies and more! _______________________________ The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans. With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards' Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm. But as Elessia grapples with the deadly implications of her newfound powers, she and Merrick discover a devastating truth: the price of her new gifts may force them to leave Havlands and their friends behind to face the looming war alone. As Elessia and Merrick journey to Vastala in desperate search of answers, their friends must survive the brutal politics of a collapsing realm on their own. Bonds are tested, loyalties shift, and the lines between ally and enemy blur. And with fate at the door, they each must decide whether answering the call of destiny is worth facing the shadows that haunt them-all before it's too late. _______________________________ Readers can't get enough of The Compelling Fates Saga ! 'This series continues to impress me with its ability to make me feel . It's dramatic, emotional, and immersive in a way that makes you live alongside the characters. Sophia St. Germain has truly mastered writing fantasy romance that blends heartache, resilience, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless .' 5 ⭐ reader review 'This is a fast paced, emotional rollercoaster and you know what, I love it. Sophia is an incredibly talented author' 5 ⭐ reader review ' Sophia, I dub thee the Queen of Emotional Cliffhangers !' 5 ⭐ reader review 'I know that book four is going to absolutely wreck me - likely in both a wonderful way, as well an emotionally scarring one but I am absolutely here for it!' 5 ⭐ reader review |
89. The Pucking Wrong Guy - C. R. Jane
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It's hard to resist the past in this steamy, dark hockey romance - from international and Amazon bestselling author C.R. Jane 'If you were my girl, there wouldn't be anything that would keep me away' Blake moved to L.A. for a fresh start and to make it big. Now she's waiting tables while her dreams of becoming a model hover just out of reach. She already has her hands full . . . and then her past walks into the room and changes everything. At first Blake doesn't recognize him, but the gorgeous six-foot-four, tattooed pro-hockey player is Ari Lancaster―her first ever crush, the one who got her through the worst time in her life. He's all grown up now, with an unshakeable confidence and the ability to turn her inside out with a single kiss. And he has no intention of letting her go again. Blake knows she should resist, but each time Ari's overwhelming intensity is focused on her, all her best intentions go out the window. There's no denying they're playing in different leagues, but it's only a matter of time before Blake starts to wonder if the completely wrong guy she's falling for . . . is actually the right one. Readers are falling head over heels for the Pucking Wrong Series... 'Takes you on all the highs and lows. I didn't know whether to swoon or tell her to run for the hills' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I feel heartbroken. I didn't want this book to end, but what an ending that was' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hot and intense and left me slightly breathless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Omg. This book sucks you in and deceives you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh how I loved this book . . . everything about it was just everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I just devoured this book, I couldn't stop reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Toxic yet exciting, spicy yet passionate . . . I was hooked from the first few page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Part of the Pucking Wrong Series . . . where heartbreak and happy endings rule. |
90. The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Milan Kundera
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The bestselling modern classic for fans of Dostoyevsky's White Nights and Sabahattin Ali's Madonna in a Fur Coat : the iconic novel of love, angst and politics in communist Czechoslovakia. A young woman is in love with a successful surgeon: a man torn between his love for her and his womanising. His mistress, a free-spirited artist, lives her life as a series of betrayals, while her other lover stands to lose everything because of his noble qualities. In a world where lives are shaped by choices and events, and everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance and weight - and we feel 'the unbearable lightness of being'. Kundera's classic provoked a whole generation, encompassing passion and philosophy, body and soul, the Prague Spring and modern America, political acts and private desires, comedy and tragedy - in fact, all of human existence. What readers are saying: 'Some books change your mind, some change your heart, the very best change your whole world .' 'One of the best books I've ever read ... A book about love and life, full of surprises. Beautiful.' 'This book is going to change your life ... It definitely leaves you with a hangover after you're done reading.' 'Kundera writes about love as if in a trance so the beauty of it is enchanting and dreamy ... Will stay with you.' 'A cult figure.' Guardian 'A dark and brilliant achievement.' Ian McEwan 'Shamelessly clever ... Exhilaratingly subversive and funny.' Independent 'A modern classic ... As relevant now as when it was first published. ' John Banville |
91. Blackout - Connie Willis
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BLACKOUT is the opening movement of a vast, absorbing two-volume novel that may well prove to be Connie Willis' masterpiece. Like her multi-award winning THE DOOMSDAY BOOK, this stunning new work marries the intricate mechanics of time travel to the gritty - and dangerous - realities of human history. The narrative opens in Oxford, England in 2060, where a trio of time traveling scholars prepares to depart for various corners of the Second World War. Their mission: to observe, from a safe vantage point, the day-to-day nature of life during this critical historical moment. As the action ranges from the evacuation of Dunkirk to the manor houses of rural England to the quotidian horrors of London during the Blitz, the objective nature of their roles gradually changes. Cut off from the safety net of the future and caught up in the chaotic events that make up history, they are forced to participate, in unexpected ways, in the defining events of the era. BLACKOUT is an ingeniously constructed time travel novel and a grand entertainment. More than that, it is a moving, exquisitely detailed portrait of a world under siege, a world dominated by chaos, uncertainty, and the threat of imminent extinction. It is the rare sort of book that transcends the limits of genre, offering pleasure, insight, and illumination on virtually every page. |
92. The White-Luck Warrior - R. Scott Bakker
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'A fine example of the new anti-epic fiction at its best . . . This is one of the more brilliant pieces of writing that you're liable to read for a long time.' - Seattle Post-Intelligencer 'One of the major-league fantasy releases of 2011, the highly awaited The White-Luck Warrior by Scott Bakker . . . Nobody can deny the powerful nature of those books . . . Overall [Bakker's books have] enriched the potential of the fantasy genre quite a lot.' - Fantasy Book Critic A score of years after he first walked into the histories of men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the three seas, the first true aspect-emperor in a thousand years. As Kellhus and his Great Ordeal march ever farther into the perilous wastes of the Ancient North, Esmenet finds herself at war with not only the Gods, but her own family as well. Achamian, meanwhile, leads his own ragtag expedition to the legendary ruins of Sauglish, and to a truth he can scarce survive, let alone comprehend. Into this tumult walks the White Luck Warrior, assassin and messiah both, executing a mission as old as the World's making . . . The second volume in the ambitious and compelling Aspect-Emperor fantasy series Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
93. The Judging Eye - R. Scott Bakker
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'"The Judging Eye" is an incredibly smart and smart ass title to a book that deceives in being Bakker's most straight forward read. How Bakker continues to move Kellhus in mysterious ways is something I can't wait to witness more of' - BookSpotCentral 'Exquisitely intelligent and beautifully written...this is fantasy with muscle and brains, rife with intrigue and admirable depth of character, set in a world laden with history and detail.' - Steve Erikson, author of Gardens of the Moon A score of years after he first walked into the histories of Men, Anasûrimbor Kellhus rules all the Three Seas, the first true Aspect-Emperor in a thousand years. Wielding more power than even the greatest sorcerer, Kellhus now leads a holy war deep into the wastes of the Ancient North, intent on destroying the stronghold of Golgotterath and preventing the Second Apocalypse. Meanwhile his wife and consort, Esmenet, struggles to rule not only his vast empire, but their murderous children as well. And Achamian, who lives as a Wizard in embittered exile, undertakes a mad quest to uncover the origins of the Dûnyain. But Achamian, of all people, should know that one must be very careful what one seeks . . . First he was the Prince of Nothing, then the Warrior-Prophet. Now Anasurimbor Kellhus is the Aspect-Emperor. But is he a living god . . . or a demon from hell? Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
94. Uinnin alkeet - Nicola Gill
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Voiko rähjäinen pikkuihminen murtaa kontrollifriikin sydämen ympärillä olevan kuoren? Lorettan elämä on hallinnassa. Hänellä on tähtäimessään iso ylennys, ja hän on menossa naimisiin "täydellisen miehen" kanssa. Elämän viisivuotissuunnitelma on aukoton. Suunnitelmaan ei sisälly lapsia. Sitten tuntematon nainen pyytää häntä vahtimaan hetken kuusivuotiasta tytärtään lentokentällä, eikä koskaan palaakaan. Sekä Lorettan että tytön elämän suunta muuttuu peruuttamattomasti. Keijusiipiin ja kimalteleviin länkkäribuutseihin sonnustautunut pikkuihminen kääntää Lorettan maailman ylösalaisin. Voisiko olla, että elämällä olisi sittenkin muutakin tarjottavaa? --- "Mukaansatempaava tarina näyttää, mitä tapahtuu, kun kohtalo sekoittaa huolella laaditut suunnitelmat. Hauska, koskettava, romanttinen ja piristävä – kaikkea, mitä kirjalta voi toivoa. Aivan ihana!" – Eleni Kyriacou "Tässä se nyt on: uusi suosikkikirjani. Nauru raikasi ja kyyneleet valuivat, kun elin Phoeben ja Lorettan tarinaa. Sydän pakahtuu jokaisella kauniisti kirjoitetulla sivulla, ja tähän kirjaan palaan varmasti yhä uudelleen." – Jessica Ryn "Loistavan oivaltava, koskettava tarina siitä, kun ihminen löytää rakkautta mitä yllättävimmällä tavalla." – Gillian Harvey "Mielettömän hauska, äärimmäisen koskettava ja niin samaistuttava tarina. Taas aivan upea kirja Nicola Gilliltä." – Louise Hare "Gill kirjoittaa hauskasti, iskevästi ja koukuttavasti. Tämä romaani meni ahmimalla." – Tim Ewins "Rakastan, rakastan, siis RAKASTAN tätä kirjaa! Jättimäinen halaus tarinan muodossa: lämmin, hauska ja hyväntahtoinen. Hyvän mielen fiktiota parhaimmillaan!" – Louise Mumford "Nicola Gill ei petä koskaan. Hauska, ytimekäs ja alusta loppuun nautinnollinen." – Anstey Harris |
95. Supercommunicators - Charles Duhigg
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From the author of the global bestseller, The Power of Habit 'This is not just a riveting read about how to understand others better. It’s also a revealing look at how to be understood.' - ADAM GRANT If you want to improve your communication skills at work and in life, this book is the place the start.' - ARTHUR C. BROOKS Professor, Harvard Business School, and #1 New York Times bestselling author ___________________________________________________________ Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make others feel at ease and share what they think. They're brilliant facilitators and decision-guiders. How do they do it? In this groundbreaking new book, Charles Duhigg unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art – and the science – of successful communication. He unpicks the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart. He reveals the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. And he shows how even the most tricky of encounters can be turned around. In the process, he shows why a CIA operative was able to win over a reluctant spy, how a member of a jury got his fellow jurors to view an open-and-shut case differently, and what a doctor found they needed to do to engage with a vaccine sceptic. Above all, he reveals the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Packed with fascinating case studies and drawing on cutting-edge research, this book will change the way you think about what you say, and how you say it. _______________________________________________________________ 'Charles Duhigg goes through a mountain of research – and some riveting stories – and unearths practical tactics to show that anyone can become a more effective listener, speaker, and even social media poster.' - DAVID EPSTEIN, bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene |
96. Var - Susan Hayes & Mina Carter
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She'd do anything to find her daughter - even make a bargain with a beast. Leia wants nothing to do with the aliens who invaded Earth. They're powerful, dangerous creatures who are a threat to every surviving human, especially women like her. When alien raiders take her daughter, she's left with only one chance to see her again. Find one of the aliens and offer him a deal.  She never expected the beast she found would be the new Overseer's personal bodyguard. And she never imagined what would happen when she agreed to be claimed by an alien warrior named Var... He came to this planet as a conqueror - only to find a female who brought him to his knees. Var's orders were simple. Deal with a rogue warrior and protect the inhabitants of a human village. Then she ran into view... Leia isn't like any female he's ever seen. She defies and confounds him, but there's no mistaking what she is… his. This series contains hot, growly aliens on a mission to find their mates - and a group of women determined to free their planet... and themselves.  |
97. The Great Ordeal - R. Scott Bakker
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'With The Great Ordeal , the penultimate book in The Aspect-Emperor series, Bakker begins to betray the final mysteries of his cosmos, feeding and goading readers more than in any of the preceding novels... Page for page, this volume was a most haunting pleasure to read.' - Bakkerfans 'The Great Ordeal is a stunning addition to the series, go and buy it as soon as it is available. Seethes with intelligence, action and revelation and is a worthwhile continuation of the smartest epic fantasy of our generation.' - The Wertzone As Fanim war-drums beat just outside the city, the Empress Anasurimbor Esmenet searches frantically throughout the palace for her missing son Kelmomas. Meanwhile and many miles away, Esmenet's husband's Great Ordeal continues its epic march further north. But in light of dwindling supplies, the Aspect-Emperor's decision to allow his men to consume the flesh of fallen Sranc could have consequences even He couldn't have foreseen. And, deep in Ishuäl, the wizard Achamian grapples with his fear that his unspeakably long journey might be ending in emptiness, no closer to the truth than when he set out. The Great Ordeal is the new novel in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed Aspect-Emperor series, set in a vivid world of myth, war and sorcery. A series that stands alongside the finest in the genre, for its grand scope, rich detail and thrilling story. Books by R Scott Baker: Prince of Nothing Trilogy The Darkness That Comes Before The Warrior-Prophet The Thousandfold Thought Aspect-Emperor The Judging Eye The White Luck Warrior The Great Ordeal The Unholy Consult Novels Neuropath Disciple of the Dog Light, Time, and Gravity |
98. Tommy Cabot Was Here - Cat Sebastian
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Massachusetts, 1959: Some people might accuse mathematician Everett Sloane of being stuffy, but really he just prefers things a certain way: predictable, quiet, and far away from Tommy Cabot—his former best friend, chaos incarnate, and the man who broke his heart. The youngest son of a prominent political family, Tommy threw away his future by coming out to his powerful brothers. When he runs into Everett, who fifteen years ago walked away from Tommy without an explanation or a backward glance, his old friend's chilliness is just another reminder of what a thoroughgoing mess Tommy has made of his life. When Everett realizes that his polite formality is hurting Tommy, he needs to decide whether he can unbend enough to let Tommy get close but without letting himself get hurt the way he was all those years ago. |
99. Peter Cabot Gets Lost - Cat Sebastian
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Summer 1960: After years of scraping by, Caleb Murphy has graduated from college and is finally getting to start a new life. Except he suddenly has no way to get from Boston to Los Angeles. Then, to add to his misery, there's perfect, privileged Peter Cabot offering to drive him. Caleb can't refuse, even though the idea of spending a week in the car with a man whose luggage probably costs more than everything Caleb owns makes him want to scream. Peter Cabot would do pretty much anything to skip out on his father's presidential campaign, including driving across the country with a classmate who can't stand him. After all, he's had plenty of practice with people not liking him much—his own family, for example. The farther Peter gets from his family's expectations, the more he starts to think about what he really wants, and the more certain he becomes that what he wants is more time with prickly, grumpy Caleb Murphy. As they put more miles between themselves and their pasts, they both start to imagine a future where they can have things they never thought possible. |
100. 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness - Jim Rohn
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Unlock the fountain of prosperity inside of you with easy-to-implement, comprehensive strategies for bettering yourself personally, professionally, and financially, from award-winning entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jim Rohn. “I truly believe Jim Rohn is an extraordinary human being whose philosophy can enhance the quality of life for anyone.”—Anthony Robbins You don’t have to choose between wealth and happiness—they spring from the same fountain of abundance. With this book, you’ll discover the seven essential strategies you need for success: • Unleash the Power of Goals : “The major reason for setting goals is to compel you to become the person it takes to achieve them.” • Seek Knowledge : “There are two ways to gather wisdom. One way is to learn from your own life. The second is to study the lives of others.” • Learn the Miracle of Personal Development : “What you become is far more important than what you get.” • Control Your Finances : “Rich or poor—the difference is not so much in how much you make as it is in how you use what you make.” • Master Time : “Time is the most precious commodity we have.” • Surround Yourself with Winners : “The influence of those around us is so powerful, so subtle, so gradual that often we don’t even realize how it can affect us.” • Learn the Art of Living Well : “Be happy with what you have while pursuing what you want. I try to live this one every day of my life.” Jim Rohn’s philosophy has helped millions of people change their lives for the better. Featuring inspiring anecdotes and thought-provoking prompts, 7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness can help improve yours, too. |
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