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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

J. K. Rowling · 2014

Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1 Precious Little Life

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2012

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about SCOTT PILGRIM comes SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HARDCOVER VOLUME 1: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE! The first in a series of brand-new hardcover editions, this remastered, 6”x9” hardcover presents Scott’s first “evil ex” battle as you’ve never seen it before—in full-color! Plus, previously unpublished extras and bonus materials make this mighty tome one that’s required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!

Toffee

Sarah Crossan · 2020

<p><b>_______________</b><br> <br> <b>'Utterly sublime'</b> - Cecelia Ahern<br> <b>'Impossible not to read it in a single gulp'</b> <i>- The Times</i><br> <b>'Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year'</b> <i>- Irish Times</i><br> <b>_______________</b><br> <b><br> SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS</b><br> <b>WINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG YA AWARD<br></b><b>_______________</b><br> <br> <i>I am not who I say I am.</i><br> <i>Marla isn't who she thinks she is.</i><br> <i>I am a girl trying to forget.</i><br> <i>Marla is a woman trying to remember.</i><br> <br> When Allison runs away from home, she doesn't expect to be taken in by Marla, an elderly woman with dementia, who mistakes her for an old friend called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so Toffee is who she becomes.<br> <br> But as her bond with Marla grows, Allison begins to ask herself: Where is home? What is a family? And, most importantly, Who am I, really?<br> <b>_______________</b><br> <br> <b>'Compelling and beautifully wrought'</b> <i>- The Sunday Times</i><br> <b>'A book that changes its reader for the better'</b> <i>- Guardian</i><br> <b>'One of our most original writers'</b> - John Boyne<br> <b>_______________</b><br> <br> <b>Experience every emotion with the finest verse novelist of our generation...</b><br> Don't miss Sarah Crossan's other irresistibly page-turning books <i>Moonrise, One, Apple and Rain,</i> and <i>The Weight of Water.</i></p>

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta · 2020

<p>Stonewall Book Award Winner * A Time Magazine Best YA Book Of All Time</p> <p>A fierce coming-of-age verse novel about identity and the power of drag, from acclaimed poet and performer Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, and Kacen Callender.</p> <p>Michael is a mixed-race gay teen growing up in London. All his life, he's navigated what it means to be Greek-Cypriot and Jamaican--but never quite feeling Greek or Black enough.</p> <p>As he gets older, Michael's coming out is only the start of learning who he is and where he fits in. When he discovers the Drag Society, he finally finds where he belongs--and the Black Flamingo is born.</p> <p>Told with raw honesty, insight, and lyricism, this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are--and allow us to shine.</p> <p>"In this uplifting coming-of-age novel told in accessible verse, Atta chronicles the growth and glory of Michael Angeli, a mixed-race kid from London, as he navigates his cultural identity as Cypriot and Jamaican as well as his emerging sexuality." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")</p>

Before the Coffee Gets Cold A Novel

Toshikazu Kawaguchi · 2020

*NOW AN LA TIMES BESTSELLER*<br> <br> <br> <br> *AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*<br> <br> <br> <br> The first book in the five million-copy bestselling magical realism series<br> <br> <br> <br> If you could go back in time, who would you want to meet?<br> <br> <br> <br> In a small back alley of Tokyo, there is a café that has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. Local legend says that this shop offers something else besides coffee--the chance to travel back in time.<br> <br> <br> <br> Over the course of one summer, four customers visit the café in the hopes of making that journey. But time travel isn't so simple, and there are rules that must be followed. Most important, the trip can last only as long as it takes for the coffee to get cold. <br> <br> <br> <br> Prepare to meet four visitors, each of whom is hoping to make use of the cafe's time-travelling offer in order to:<br> <br> <ul> <li>confront the man who left them</li> <li>receive a letter from their husband whose memory has been taken by Alzheimer's</li> <li>see their sister one last time, and</li> <li>meet the daughter they never got the chance to know.</li> </ul> <br> <br> Heartwarming, wistful, mysterious and delightfully quirky, Toshikazu Kawaguchi's internationally bestselling novel explores the age-old question: What would you change if you could travel back in time?<br> <br> <br> <br> Meet more wonderful characters in the rest of the captivating Before the Coffee Gets Cold series: <br> <br> <ul> <li>Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Book 1)</li> <li>Tales from the Cafe (Book 2)</li> <li>Before Your Memory Fades (Book 3)</li> <li>Before We Say Goodbye (Book 4)</li> <li>Before We Forget Kindness (Book 5)</li> <li>Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Boxed Set (Books 1-3)</li> </ul> <br> <br>

Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel

Val Emmich · 2018

<b>** INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER **</b><b>USA TODAY BESTSELLER</b><b>WSJ BESTSELLER</b><b>INDIE BOUND BESTSELLER</b> <b><b><br></b>From the show's creators comes the groundbreaking novel inspired by the hit Broadway show <i>Dear Evan Hansen</i>. </b><br><br><i>Dear Evan Hansen, </i><br><br><i>Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why...</i><br><br>When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's grief<b> </b>over the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.<br><br>Suddenly, Evan isn't invisible anymore--even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphy's parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.<b> </b>As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what he's doing can't be right, but if he's helping people, how wrong can it be? <br><br>No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. He's confident. He's a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself.<br><br>A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation.

The Girl from Everywhere

Heidi Heilig · 2017

<p>The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. </p><p>As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all. </p><p>But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy.</p><p>If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years.</p>

Playlist for the Dead

Michelle Falkoff · 2015

“A page-turner that combines genuine intrigue with heartbreak and desire.” —Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s Part mystery, part love story, and part coming-of-age tale in the vein of Thirteen Reasons Why, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and The Spectacular Now, Michelle Falkoff’s debut is an honest and gut-wrenching novel about loss, rage, what if feels like to outgrow a friendship that’s always defined you—and the struggle to redefine yourself. There was a party. There was a fight. The next morning, Sam’s best friend, Hayden, was dead. And all he left Sam was a playlist of songs and a suicide note: For Sam—listen and you’ll understand. To figure out what happened, Sam has to rely on the playlist and his own memory. But the more he listens, the more he realizes that his memory isn’t as reliable as he thought. And it might only be by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him that he’ll finally be able to piece together his best friend’s story. And maybe have a chance to change his own. “An absorbing and sensitive read.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Falkoff lightens the substantial topics of grief, bullying, and suicide with Sam’s engaging investigation.” —ALA Booklist “Realistic and well-written. The strong characters, dialogue and the use of the playlist to structure the book make this a good pick for struggling readers.”  —School Library Journal “Falkoff treats a difficult topic with delicacy and care.” —Publishers Weekly “Truly powerful moments.” —Kirkus Reviews What happens when the only evidence you have is a playlist full of secrets? A High School Mystery: A party, a fight, and a death. Sam was there, but his memory of the night is fractured, and the truth is buried in the silence between the songs. Navigating Grief and Guilt: An emotional exploration of what it means to lose the one friend who has always defined you—and to question if you ever really knew him at all. The Effects of Bullying: Beyond the music, Sam must confront the painful reality of the cruelty that haunted the school halls, forcing him to see the role everyone played. A Coming-of-Age Story: Perfect for readers who love thought-provoking, character-driven novels like Thirteen Reasons Why and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

The Song of Achilles A Novel

Madeline Miller · 2012

<p> Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful— irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath. </p> <p> They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice. </p>

ROMEO AND JUILET

William shakespeare · 2022

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott · 2014

<b>Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of four sisters in a deluxe hardcover edition, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.<br></b><br>Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?

Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)

William Shakespeare · 2004

The Tempest

William Shakespeare · 1998

This bewitching play, Shakespeare's final work, articulates a wealth of the playwright's mature reflections on life and contains some of his most familiar and oft-quoted lines. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father, who dwell on an enchanted island, alone except for their servants — Ariel, an invisible sprite, and Caliban, a monstrous witch's son.<br> Into their idyllic but isolated lives comes a shipwrecked party that includes the enemies who usurped Prospero's dukedom years before, and set him and his daughter adrift on the ocean. Also among the castaways is a handsome prince, the first young man Miranda has ever seen. Comedy, romance, and reconciliation ensue, in a masterly drama that begins with a storm at sea and concludes in joyous harmony.<br> Students, poetry lovers, and drama enthusiasts will treasure this convenient, modestly priced edition of one of Shakespeare's greatest plays and one of literature's finest comedies.

Charlotte's Web

E. B. White · 2015

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read. This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. Whether enjoyed in the classroom or for homeschooling or independent reading, Charlotte's Web is a proven favorite. In the cozy world of Zuckerman’s barn, a small pig discovers the true meaning of friendship when he hears a voice from above. Loyalty and Friendship: Follow the heartwarming bond between Wilbur, a humble pig, and Charlotte, the clever spider who hatches a plan to save his life. A World of Talking Animals: Step into a charming farmyard where a young girl named Fern can understand the conversations of geese, sheep, and one very special pig. Gentle Lessons on Life and Death: A tender story that explores big themes of love, loss, and sacrifice in a way that is moving and accessible for young readers. A Timeless Read-Aloud Classic: Discover the Newbery Honor winner that has remained a favorite for classroom, homeschool, and bedtime reading for generations.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare · 1993

In A <i>Midsummer Night’s Dream</i>, Shakespeare stages the workings of love. Theseus and Hippolyta, about to marry, are figures from mythology. In the woods outside Theseus’s Athens, two young men and two young women sort themselves out into couples—but not before they form first one love triangle, and then another.<br> <br>Also in the woods, the king and queen of fairyland, Oberon and Titania, battle over custody of an orphan boy; Oberon uses magic to make Titania fall in love with a weaver named Bottom, whose head is temporarily transformed into that of a donkey by a hobgoblin or “puck,” Robin Goodfellow. Finally, Bottom and his companions ineptly stage the tragedy of “Pyramus and Thisbe.”<br> <br>The authoritative edition of <i>A Midsummer Night’s Dream</i> from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:<br> <br>-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play<br> <br>-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play<br> <br>-Scene-by-scene plot summaries<br> <br>-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases<br> <br>-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language<br> <br>-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play<br> <br>-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books<br> <br>-An annotated guide to further reading<br> <br>Essay by Catherine Belsey<br> <br>The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck · 1993

<b>A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression<br></b><br>"A thriller, a gripping tale . . . that you will not set down until it is finished. Steinbeck has touched the quick." —<i>The New York Times</i><br><br>John Steinbeck's classic novella follows an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet together they have formed a family, clinging to each other in the face of loneliness, and alienation, and hardship.<br><br>Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. When they land jobs on a ranch in the Salinas Valley, the fulfillment of their dream seems to be within their grasp. But even George cannot guard Lennie from the provocations of a flirtatious woman, nor predict the consequences of Lennie's unswerving obedience to the things George taught him.

Scott Pilgrim: Scott Pilgrim's finest hour

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2015

<ul> <li>Scott Pilgrim has faced down six of Ramona Flowers's evil exes. But now thatthe happy couple is no more, was it even worth it? And if Scott and Ramonaaren't together, then why do the ominous messages from Gideon Graves keepcoming?</li> <li>This the end of the <i>Scott Pilgrim</i> saga like you've never seen itbefore -- in full, glorious color with a bevy of extras! This is trulySCOTT PILGRIM'S FINEST HOUR!</li> </ul>

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 5 Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2014

The penultimate SCOTT PILGRIM full-color hardcover edition is here! There are many questions in Scott Pilgrim's terrible little life. First of all, why did he have to turn twenty-four? Secondly, why do robots keep trying to kill him? And why is Sex Bob-omb falling apart? Why is Ramona acting so weird? And finally, why won't these brilliant and deadly Japanese twins leave him alone? Scott Pilgrim will find the answers to these questions... or die trying! Featuring exclusive bonus content and previously unpublished extras you won't find anywhere else in the Universe!

Scott Pilgrim, Vol 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2007

That’s right, folks! Put down the video game controller! Skip that rehearsal for your band! Make whatever sacrifices you must to those comic gods you hold so dear! Just make sure you’re ready because Bryan Lee O’Malley and SCOTT PILGRIM are back! Well, a couple months have passed since the last time we caught up with our intrepid hero, but what can change in a few short months? Well, not much has... Scott’s still living with his roommate Wallace Wells. He’s still playing in a mediocre rock band named Sex Bob-omb. And most importantly, he’s still dating the lovely Ramona Flowers while working his way through the gaggle of superpowered, superstylish, superevil ex-boyfriends determined to take him down. But something is different. Don’t look now, but Scott Pilgrim may actually be getting it together. And it’s a good thing, too, because Scott is about to confront Ramona’s most intimidating ex yet!

Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2006

Ramona's third evil ex-boyfriend, Todd Ingram, is currently dating the former love of Scott Pilgrim's life! Envy Adams broke Scott's heart a year and a half ago. Now she and her evil art-rock band are back, and they're getting Scott's band to open a show two days from now! That's just enough time for Scott to fight Todd, keep Ramona happy, fend off demented ex-girlfriends, and practice that new setlist. Right?? Don't miss the latest chapter in the graphic novel saga The Globe and Mail calls "Canada's answer to Tank Girl!"

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2005

Does Scott and Ramona's burgeoning relationship have a future? Isn't Scott still supposedly dating Knives Chau? Who is Ramona's second evil ex-boyfriend, and why is he in Toronto? Who are The Clash At Demonhead, and what kind of bizarre art-punky music do they play? Who's their hot girl keyboardist, and what is Scott's relation to her? Why is The Clash At Demonhead Knives Chau's new favourite band? Fights! Drama! Secrets revealed! The answers to all these questions and more!

When the Wind Blows

Raymond Briggs · 1982

Raymond Briggs' now famous bestselling comic cartoon book depicts the effects of a neuclear attack on an elderly couple in his usual humorous yet macabre way.

The Sad Ghost Club

Lize Meddings · 2021

<p><b>'I know exactly what you mean.'</b><br> <br> <b>Six simple words, and suddenly Sam doesn't feel so alone.</b><br> <br> <b><i>A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits.</i></b><br> <br> This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything.<br> <br> Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong.<br> <br> <i>Stunningly illustrated, this is Volume 1 in the beloved graphic novel series perfect for fans of</i> Heartstopper <i>and for anyone who's ever felt invisible.</i><br> <br> <i>Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, @theofficialsadghostclub</i></p>

The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (Pantheon Graphic Library)

Art Spiegelman · 1996

The Complete Persepolis: Volumes 1 and 2

Marjane Satrapi · 2007

Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up as a girl in Iran during the revolution has for twenty years been a classroom staple, a feminist manifesto, and one of the most popular and widely known graphic novels of all time.<br/><br/>"A stunning graphic memoir...a wholly original achievement in the form." —The New York Times<br/><br/>Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming—both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.<br/><br/>Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom—Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.

Scott Pilgrim Vol. 1 Precious Little Life

Bryan Lee O'Malley · 2012

Just when you thought you knew all there was to know about SCOTT PILGRIM comes SCOTT PILGRIM COLOR HARDCOVER VOLUME 1: PRECIOUS LITTLE LIFE! The first in a series of brand-new hardcover editions, this remastered, 6”x9” hardcover presents Scott’s first “evil ex” battle as you’ve never seen it before—in full-color! Plus, previously unpublished extras and bonus materials make this mighty tome one that’s required reading for Scottaholics everywhere!

Nick and Charlie A Heartstopper Novella

Alice Oseman · 2023

<p>From the mega-bestselling creator of <i>Heartstopper</i>, a must-have novella in which <i>Heartstopper's</i> lead characters, Nick and Charlie, face one of their biggest challenges yet.</p><p></p><p><i>Absence makes the heart grow fonder... right? </i></p><p>Everyone knows that Nick and Charlie love their nearly inseparable life together. But soon Nick will be leaving for university, and Charlie, a year younger, will be left behind. Everyone's asking if they're staying together, which is a stupid question... or at least that's what Nick and Charlie assume at first.</p><p>As the time to say goodbye gets inevitably closer, both Nick and Charlie start to question whether their love is strong enough to survive being apart. Charlie is sure he's holding Nick back... and Nick can't tell what Charlie's thinking.</p><p>Things spiral from there.</p><p>Everyone knows that first loves rarely last forever. What will it take for Nick and Charlie to defy the odds?</p>

A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens · 2013

<b>Celebrate the spirit of the season with this complimentary edition of Charles Dickens’ <i>A Christmas Carol</i>–the perfect companion for a cozy night by the fire. Includes an exclusive excerpt from <i>Marley</i>, Jon Clinch’s masterful reimagining of <i>A Christmas Carol</i>:</b><br> <br><b>“In Marley, again Jon Clinch shows his genius, taking Dickens’ <i>A Christmas Carol</i>, and turning it inside out, revealing its contemporary wonder, making the characters and actions of both Scrooge and Marley entirely modern, without losing a beat of Dickens’ Victorian music.” —Robert Goolrick, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>A Reliable Wife</i><br> </b><br><br><i>“I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,” said the Spirit. “Look upon me!”</i><br> <br>Since its publication in 1843, <i>A Christmas Carol</i> has become a cultural touchstone, imparting a message as relevant to our world today as it was in Dickens’ own Victorian age. As it tells the story of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve, the book reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. This timeless tale of transformation and redemption makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves great storytelling.

Macbeth

William Shakespeare · 2003

<b>The authoritative edition of <i>Macbeth </i>from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers.</b><br><br>In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories of traitors advised by witches and wizards, echoing James’s belief in a connection between treason and witchcraft.<br> <br> In depicting a man who murders to become king, <i>Macbeth</i> teases us with huge questions. Is Macbeth tempted by fate, or by his or his wife’s ambition? Why does their success turn to ashes?<br> <br> Like other plays, <i>Macbeth</i> speaks to each generation. Its story was once seen as that of a hero who commits an evil act and pays an enormous price. Recently, it has been applied to nations that overreach themselves and to modern alienation. The line is blurred between Macbeth’s evil and his opponents’ good, and there are new attitudes toward both witchcraft and gender.<br> <br> The edition includes:<br> -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play<br> -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play<br> -Scene-by-scene plot summaries<br> -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases<br> -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language<br> -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play<br> -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books<br> -An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading<br> <br> Essay by Susan Snyder<br> <br> The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

Solitaire

Alice Oseman · 2023

<b>The amazing novel that introduced Nick and Charlie from HEARTSTOPPER -- and the unforgettable Tori Spring.</b><p></p><p>Tori Spring isn't sure how to be happy again. Then she meets Michael Holden, and they try to unmask the mysterious Solitaire (and survive high school) in Alice Oseman's stunning, unflinchinghonest debut novel, which first introduced her fan-favorite Heartstopper characters Nick and Charlie.</p>

Red, White & Royal Blue

Casey McQuiston · 2019

<p><b>* Instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller *<br>* GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER for BEST DEBUT and BEST ROMANCE of 2019 *</b><br><b>* BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR* for VOGUE, NPR, VANITY FAIR, and more!</b> *<br><i><br>What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?<br></i><br>When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse. <br><br>Heads of family, state, and other handlers devise a plan for damage control: staging a truce between the two rivals. What at first begins as a fake, Instragramable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon Alex finds himself hurtling into a secret romance with a surprisingly unstuffy Henry that could derail the campaign and upend two nations and begs the question: Can love save the world after all? Where do we find the courage, and the power, to be the people we are meant to be? And how can we learn to let our true colors shine through? Casey McQuiston's <i>Red, White & Royal Blue</i> proves: true love isn't always diplomatic. <br><b><br>"I took this with me wherever I went and stole every second I had to read! Absorbing, hilarious, tender, sexy—this book had everything I crave. I’m jealous of all the readers out there who still get to experience <i>Red, White & Royal Blue</i> for the first time!" - Christina Lauren, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>The Unhoneymooners</i></b><br><br><b>"<i>Red, White & Royal Blue</i> is outrageously fun. It is romantic, sexy, witty, and thrilling. I loved every second." - Taylor Jenkins Reid, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Daisy Jones & The Six</i> </b></p>

We Were Liars

E. Lockhart · 2018

<b>NOW AVAILABLE AS THE ORIGINAL STREAMING SERIES <i>WE WERE LIARS—</i>AND LOOK FOR E. LOCKHART’S NEW NOVEL IN THE WE WERE LIARS UNIVERSE, <i>WE FELL APART</i>, COMING NOVEMBER 4, 2025<br><br>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • A <i>KIRKUS REVIEWS</i> BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE CENTURY • The modern, sophisticated suspense novel that became a runaway smash hit on TikTok and introduced the world to a family hiding a jaw-dropping secret.<br><br>"Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, <i>We Were Liars</i> is utterly unforgettable." —John Green, #1<i> New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Fault in Our Stars</i><br><br></b>A beautiful and distinguished family.<br>A private island.<br>A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.<br>A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.<br>A revolution. An accident. A secret.<br>Lies upon lies.<br>True love.<br>The truth.<br><br>Read it.<br>And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.<b><br><br>Don’t miss any of the We Were Liars novels<br>WE WERE LIARS • FAMILY OF LIARS • WE FELL APART (Coming in November!)<br></b>

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Benjamin Alire Sáenz · 2012

<b>Now a major motion picture starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria!</b><br> <b>A <i>Time</i> Best YA Book of All Time (2021)</b><br> <br><b>This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship.</b><br><br>Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.

Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World

Benjamin Alire Sáenz · 2021

<b>A #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestseller</b><br> <b>Four starred reviews!</b><br> <b>“Messily human and sincerely insightful.” —<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> (starred review)</b><br> <br><b>The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel <i>Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe</i> is an “emotional roller coaster” (<i>School Library Journal</i>, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.</b><br><br>In <i>Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe</i>, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.<br> <br>Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can’t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari’s nerves and fill him with desire all at once.<br> <br>The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn’t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he’ll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black · 2018

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, comes the first book in a stunning new series about a mortal girl who finds herself caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue. Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever. And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe. Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King. To win a place at the Court, she must defy him--and face the consequences. In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

The Odyssey

Homer · 2018

<b>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book of 2018<br> <br> "Wilson’s language is fresh, unpretentious and lean…It is rare to find a translation that is at once so effortlessly easy to read and so rigorously considered." —Madeline Miller, author of <i>Circe</i> </b><br><p>Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, <i>The Odyssey</i> is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travelers, hospitality, and the yearning for home.</p> <p>This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative. Its characters are unforgettable, none more so than the “complicated” hero himself, a man of many disguises, many tricks, and many moods, who emerges in this version as a more fully rounded human being than ever before.</p> <p>Written in iambic pentameter verse and a vivid, contemporary idiom, Emily Wilson’s <i>Odyssey</i> sings with a voice that echoes Homer’s music; matching the number of lines in the Greek original, the poem sails along at Homer’s swift, smooth pace.</p> <p>A fascinating, informative introduction explores the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the poem’s major themes, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence. Maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, and extensive notes and summaries of each book make this is an <i>Odyssey</i> that will be treasured by a new generation of readers.</p>

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Stephen Chbosky · 2019

<b>“A timeless story for every young person who needs to understand that they are not alone.” —Judy Blume</b><br> <br><b>“Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational touchstone. <i>The Perks of Being a Wallflower </i>is one of those books.” —R. J. Palacio, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Wonder</i></b><br> <br><b>This #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling coming-of-age story with millions of copies in print takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. </b><br><br>The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant “wallflower” Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. First dates, family drama, and new friends. Sex, drugs, and <i>The Rocky Horror Picture Show</i>. Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.<br> <br>A #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller for more than a year, adapted into a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson (and written and directed by the author), and an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults (2000) and Best Book for Reluctant Readers (2000), this novel for teen readers (or wallflowers of more-advanced age) will make you laugh, cry, and perhaps feel nostalgic for those moments when you, too, tiptoed onto the dance floor of life.

Shatter Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2011

The House in the Cerulean Sea

TJ Klune · 2020

<p><b>A <i>NEW YORK TIMES, </i><i>USA TODAY, </i>and <i>WASHINGTON POST</i> BESTSELLER!</b><br><b>A 2021 Alex Award winner!</b><br><b>The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner!</b><br><b>An Indie Next Pick!</b><br><b>One of <i>Publishers Weekly</i>'s "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020"</b><br><b>One of <i>Book Riot</i>’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies”</b><br><br><b>Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's "<i>1984 </i>meets <i>The Umbrella Academy</i> with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger)</b><br><br><b>A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.</b><br><br>Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages.<br><br>When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they’re likely to bring about the end of days.<br><br>But the children aren’t the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. <br><br>An enchanting story, masterfully told, <i>The House in the Cerulean Sea</i> is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.</p>

Heatwave

Victor Jestin · 2021

A mesmerizing, “fiery page-turner” (Entertainment Weekly) about a teenage boy on summer vacation who makes an irrevocable mistake and becomes trapped in a spiral of guilt and desire—in the tradition of Alice McDermott’s That Night and E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars. Oscar is dead because I watched him die and did nothing. Seventeen-year-old Leo is sitting in an empty playground at night, listening to the sound of partying and pop music filtering in from the beach, when he sees another, more popular boy strangle himself with the ropes of the swings. Then, in a panic, Leo drags him to the beach and buries him. Over the next twenty-four hours, Leo wanders around the campsite like a sleepwalker, haunted by guilt and fear, and distracted by his desire for a girl named Luce. Meanwhile, the teenage summer rituals continue all around him—the fighting and flirting, the smell of salt and sunscreen, the tinny announcements from the loudspeaker, and above all, the crushing, relentless heat... A prizewinning sensation in France and now stunningly translated by Sam Taylor, Heatwave is Victor Jestin’s “charged and chilling” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel—a searing portrait of adolescent desire and recklessness, and secrets too big to keep. *Originally published in France under the title La Chaleur.

Atalanta A Novel

Jennifer Saint · 2023

<p><b>From the beloved, bestselling author of <i>Elektra </i>and <i>Ariadne</i>, a reimagining of the myth of Atalanta, a fierce huntress raised by bears and the only woman in the world’s most famous band of heroes, the Argonauts<br><br></b><b>Princess, Warrior, Lover, Hero</b><br><br>When Princess Atalanta is born, a daughter rather than the son her parents hoped for, she is left on a mountainside to die. But even then, she is a survivor. Raised by a mother bear under the protective eye of the goddess Artemis, Atalanta grows up wild and free, with just one condition: if she marries, Artemis warns, it will be her undoing.<br><br>Although she loves her beautiful forest home, Atalanta yearns for adventure. When Artemis offers her the chance to fight in her name alongside the Argonauts, the fiercest band of warriors the world has ever seen, Atalanta seizes it. The Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece is filled with impossible challenges, but Atalanta proves herself equal to the men she fights alongside. As she is swept into a passionate affair, in defiance of Artemis's warning, she begins to question the goddess's true intentions. Can Atalanta carve out her own legendary place in a world of men, while staying true to her heart?<br><br>Full of joy, passion, and adventure, <i>Atalanta</i> is the story of a woman who refuses to be contained. Jennifer Saint places Atalanta in the pantheon of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology, where she belongs.</p>

The Hawthorne Legacy

Jennifer Lynn Barnes · 2022

<p><b>OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!<br> <br> <br> <br> Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the beloved bestselling <i>The Inheritance Games</i></b><br> <br> <br> <br> <i>The Inheritance Games</i> ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions--including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons. <br> <br> <br> <br> Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she's not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, two of the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture--by any means necessary. <br> <br> <br> <br> With nonstop action, aspirational jet-setting, <i>Knives Out</i>-like family intrigue, swoonworthy romance, and billions of dollars hanging in the balance, <i>The Hawthorne Legacy</i> will thrill Jennifer Lynn Barnes fans and new readers alike.<br> <br> <br> <br> ** <i>Don't miss</i> The Final Gambit<i>, available for preorder now! </i></p>

The Inheritance Games

Jennifer Lynn Barnes · 2021

<b>OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!<br> <br> <br> <br> Don't miss this <i>New York Times</i> bestselling "impossible to put down" (Buzzfeed) novel with deadly stakes, thrilling twists, and juicy secrets -- perfect for fans of <i>One of Us is Lying</i> and <i>Knives Out</i>.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why -- or even who Tobias Hawthorne is.<br> <br> <br> <br> To receive her inheritance, Avery must move into sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House, where every room bears the old man's touch -- and his love of puzzles, riddles, and codes. Unfortunately for Avery, Hawthorne House is also occupied by the family that Tobias Hawthorne just dispossessed. This includes the four Hawthorne grandsons: dangerous, magnetic, brilliant boys who grew up with every expectation that one day, they would inherit billions. Heir apparent Grayson Hawthorne is convinced that Avery must be a conwoman, and he's determined to take her down. His brother, Jameson, views her as their grandfather's last hurrah: a twisted riddle, a puzzle to be solved. Caught in a world of wealth and privilege with danger around every turn, Avery will have to play the game herself just to survive.<br> <br> <br> <br> **<i>Avery's story continues in</i> The Hawthorne Legacy <i>and</i> The Final Gambit

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Holly Jackson · 2021

<b>THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES<b>—</b>NOW ON NETFLIX! This is the story about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you'll never expect. </b><br><br>Everyone in Fairview knows the story. <br><br>Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.<br><br>But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?<br><br>Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.<br><br><br><b>And don't miss the sequel, </b><i><b>Good Girl, Bad Blood!</b> </i><br><br><b>"The perfect nail-biting mystery." —Natasha Preston, #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author</b>

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow A novel

Gabrielle Zevin · 2022

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BEST SELLER <b>• </b>In this exhilarating novel by the best-selling author of <i>The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry</i> two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality.</b><br><br><b>"Utterly brilliant. In this sweeping, gorgeously written novel, Gabrielle Zevin charts the beauty, tenacity, and fragility of human love and creativity.... One of the best books I've ever read." —John Green</b><br>  <br> On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a moment, she pretends she hasn’t heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom. These friends, intimates since childhood, borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster,<i> Ichigo</i>. Overnight, the world is theirs. Not even twenty-five years old, Sam and Sadie are brilliant, successful, and rich, but these qualities won’t protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of their hearts.<br>  <br> Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin’s <i>Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow</i> is a dazzling and intricately imagined novel that examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love. Yes, it is a love story, but it is not one you have read before.

Ariadne A Novel

Jennifer Saint · 2022

<p><b>Jennifer Saint's <i>Ariadne</i> is a mesmerizing debut novel for fans of Madeline Miller's <i>Circe</i>.</b><br><br>Ariadne, Princess of Crete, grows up greeting the dawn from her beautiful dancing floor and listening to her nursemaid’s stories of gods and heroes. But beneath her golden palace echo the ever-present hoofbeats of her brother, the Minotaur, a monster who demands blood sacrifice. <br><br>When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives to vanquish the beast, Ariadne sees in his green eyes not a threat but an escape. Defying the gods, betraying her family and country, and risking everything for love, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. But will Ariadne’s decision ensure her happy ending? And what of Phaedra, the beloved younger sister she leaves behind?<br><br>Hypnotic, propulsive, and utterly transporting, Jennifer Saint's <i>Ariadne</i> forges a new epic, one that puts the forgotten women of Greek mythology back at the heart of the story, as they strive for a better world.</p>

Unravel Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2013

<p>The thrilling second installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s Shatter Me series.</p><p>It should have taken Juliette a single touch to kill Warner. But his mysterious immunity to her deadly power has left her shaken, wondering why her ultimate defense mechanism failed against the person she most needs protection from.</p><p>She and Adam were able to escape Warner’s clutches and join up with a group of rebels, many of whom have powers of their own. Juliette will finally be able to actively fight against The Reestablishment and try to fix her broken world. And perhaps these new allies can help her shed light on the secret behind Adam’s—and Warner’s—immunity to her killer skin.</p><p>Juliette’s world is packed with high-stakes action and tantalizing romance, perfect for fans of the Red Queen series by Victoria Aveyard and the Darkest Minds trilogy by Alexandra Bracken.</p><p>Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, raved: "A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young-adult literature—or any literature!"</p>

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo A Novel

Taylor Jenkins Reid · 2018

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i></b><b> BESTSELLER</b><br> <br><b>“If you</b>’<b>re looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, <i>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo</i> has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” —<i>Bustle</i></b><br> <br><b>From the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Daisy Jones & the Six</i>—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (<i>PopSugar</i>) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.</b><br><br>Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?<br> <br>Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.<br> <br>Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.<br> <br>“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, <i>Us Weekly</i>), <i>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo </i>is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (<i>Redbook</i>): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.

Happy Place

Emily Henry · 2023

<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER ∙ A couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise novel from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Emily Henry.<br><br>“The beach-read master hooks us again."—<i>People</i></b><br><br>Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college—they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except, now—for reasons they’re still not discussing—they don’t.<br><br>They broke up five months ago. And still haven’t told their best friends.<br><br>Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blissful week they leave behind their daily lives; have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood; and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most.<br><br>Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. They can’t stand to break their friends’ hearts, and so they’ll play their parts. Harriet will be the driven surgical resident who never starts a fight, and Wyn will be the laid-back charmer who never lets the cracks show. It’s a flawless plan (if you look at it from a great distance and through a pair of sunscreen-smeared sunglasses). After years of being in love, how hard can it be to fake it for one week…in front of those who know you best?

Ignite Me

Tahereh Mafi · 2014

<p>The heart-stopping third installment in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Hollow City, called "a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love."</p><p>With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn't know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won't keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world . . . but that's not all he wants with her.</p><p>The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu. Tahereh Mafi has created a captivating and original story that combines the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." </p><p>Don’t miss Restore Me, the electrifying fourth installment of this New York Times bestselling series, available now!</p>

Beautiful World, Where Are You

Sally Rooney · 2021

<br/>AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER <br/> <br/>Beautiful World, Where Are You is a new novel by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends. <br/> <br/>Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend, Eileen, is getting over a break-up, and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. <br/> <br/>Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon are still young—but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they get together, they break apart. They have sex, they worry about sex, they worry about their friendships and the world they live in. Are they standing in the last lighted room before the darkness, bearing witness to something? Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world?

Herc

Phoenicia Rogerson · 2023

<p>Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award</p> <p>Waterstones best book of the year 2023</p> <p>'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie Hewlett</p> <br> <br> This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures...everyone's favourite hero, right? <p>Wrong.</p> <p>This is the story of everyone else:</p> <p>Alcmene: Herc's mother (She has knives everywhere)</p> <p>Hylas: Herc's first friend (They were more than friends)</p> <p>Megara: Herc's wife (She'll tell you about their marriage)</p> <p>Eurystheus: Oversaw Herc's labours (He never asked for the job)</p> <p>His friends, his enemies, his wives, his children, his lovers, his rivals, his gods, his victims.</p> <p>It's time to hear their stories.</p> <p>Herc gives voice to the silenced characters, in this feminist, queer (and sometimes shocking) retelling of classic Hercules myth.</p> Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Joanne M. Harris <p>'It. Is. Fantastic' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p> <p>'An absolute delight' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>

Howl's Moving Castle

Diana Wynne Jones · 2012

“A true original.” —Katherine Rundell, bestselling author of Impossible Creatures This entrancing young adult fantasy classic is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers a new kind of found family and that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. What will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl's castle? In this whimsical, giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined, identities exchanged, lovers confused. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. The three books in the World of Howl are: Howl's Moving Castle Castle in the Air House of Many Ways Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.

Hamlet

William Shakespeare · 2003

<i>Hamlet</i> is Shakespeare’s most popular, and most puzzling, play. It follows the form of a “revenge tragedy,” in which the hero, Hamlet, seeks vengeance against his father’s murderer, his uncle Claudius, now the king of Denmark. Much of its fascination, however, lies in its uncertainties.<br> <br> Among them: What is the Ghost—Hamlet’s father demanding justice, a tempting demon, an angelic messenger? Does Hamlet go mad, or merely pretend to? Once he is sure that Claudius is a murderer, why does he not act? Was his mother, Gertrude, unfaithful to her husband or complicit in his murder?<br> <br> The authoritative edition of <i>Hamlet</i> from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:<br> <br> -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play<br> -Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play<br> -Scene-by-scene plot summaries<br> -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases<br> -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language<br> -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play<br> -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books<br> -An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading<br> <br> Essay by Michael Neill<br> <br> The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

Sixteen Souls

Rosie Talbot · 2023

<b>The spooky, swoony YA debut by BookTok star Rosie Talbot (@Merrowchild) -- the "TikTok Made Me Buy It" sensation dubbed <i>Heartstoppers</i> with ghosts! Perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Aiden Thomas.</b><p></p><p>Sixteen-year-old Charlie Frith has problems. His crush is dating someone else, his sisters have glitter-bombed his prosthesis (again), and he's a seer-of-spirits in York, the most haunted city in England, and all his friends are ghosts.</p><p></p><p>To make matters worse, it seems that famous spirits are mysteriously vanishing from York's haunted streets and alleys. Charlie is determined to stay out of it, but Sam, the irritating new seer in town, expects him to track down who -- or <i>what</i> -- is responsible and uncover the dark purpose behind these disappearances.</p><p></p><p>But when one of Charlie's ghostly friends vanishes, he has no choice but to face the shadows -- and his growing feelings for Sam. The boys must be willing to risk it all to save York's spirits, because this adversary will stop at nothing to complete their devastating plan. Afterlives are at stake, and Charlie is running out of time ...</p><p></p><p></p>

Twelve Bones

Rosie Talbot · 2023

<p> </p> Prepare for more spooky, swoony YA from BookTok star @Merrowchild! <p> </p> <p>The thing about death is ... it sneaks up on you.</p> <p>Seventeen-year-old seer Charlie and his new boyfriend, Sam, know that the dead can't hurt the living. It's ghosts who need protection from dangerous soul catchers - and the boys have promised to keep them safe. But when a powerful force interferes with their defences, and a brutal attack leaves them questioning everything they know, the boys realize there is more at stake than they ever imagined.</p> <p>A deadly occultist seeks revenge, the bodies are piling up, and everyone that Charlie loves is at risk. As the mystery unravels, Charlie and Sam face a battle for more than just their lives.</p> <p>The thrilling and heart-wrenching new novel from the author of Sixteen Souls.</p> <ul> <li>Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli and V E Schwab.</li> <li>Sixteen Souls was an instant YA bestseller.</li> <li>Dubbed by Book Tok as "Heartstopper with Ghosts".</li> </ul> <p>Praise for Sixteen Souls:</p> <p>"Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky, thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds</p> <p>"Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H.M Long, author of Hall of Smoke</p> <p>"A captivating take of loss, friendship and love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag, author of The Sisters Grimm</p> <p>"Absolutely gripped." - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead</p> <p>"The writing is rich; the characters sharply drawn." - K.D Edwards, author of The Tarot SequenceSeries</p> <p>"Sixteen Soulsis a boundlessly clever, heartfelt queer take on the story of a sensitive young man who sees dead people. Talbot has crafted something chillingly delightful! Perfect for any ghoul-lover's shelf!" - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sonsand The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers</p> <p>"Deliciously dark" - Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Dieand The Midnight Game</p> <p>"A delectable mystery" - Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House</p> <p>"An outstanding debut" - Bex Hogan, author of Isles of Storm and Sorrowseries</p>

Five Survive

Holly Jackson · 2022

<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy<i> </i>bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series comes a new blockbuster thriller about a road trip that turns deadly. <br><br>Eight hours. Six friends. Five survive.</b><br><br>Red Kenny is on a road trip for spring break with five friends: Her best friend - the older brother - his perfect girlfriend - a secret crush - a classmate - and a killer. <br><br>When their RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere with no cell service, they soon realize this is no accident. They have been trapped by someone out there in the dark, someone who clearly wants one of them dead.<br><br>With eight hours until dawn, the six friends must escape, or figure out which of them is the target. But is there a liar among them? Buried secrets will be forced to light and tensions inside the RV will reach deadly levels. Not all of them will survive the night. . . . <br><br><b>With edge-of-your-seat tension and a gripping mystery, Holly Jackson has written another instant classic! <br><br>And don't miss Holly Jackson's latest mystery thriller, <i>The Reappearance of Rachel Price! </i><br></b>

House of Hollow

Krystal Sutherland · 2022

<b>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller!<br>An Instant Indie Bestseller!<br><br>A dark, twisty modern fairytale where three sisters discover they are not exactly all that they seem and evil things really do go bump in the night.</b><br><br>Iris Hollow and her two older sisters are unquestionably strange. Ever since they disappeared on a suburban street in Scotland as children only to return a month a later with no memory of what happened to them, odd, eerie occurrences seem to follow in their wake. And they're changing. First, their dark hair turned white. Then, their blue eyes slowly turned black. They have insatiable appetites yet never gain weight. People find them disturbingly intoxicating, unbearably beautiful, and inexplicably dangerous.<br><br>But now, ten years later, seventeen-year-old Iris Hollow is doing all she can to fit in and graduate high school on time--something her two famously glamourous globe-trotting older sisters, Grey and Vivi, never managed to do. But when Grey goes missing without a trace, leaving behind bizarre clues as to what might have happened, Iris and Vivi are left to trace her last few days. They aren't the only ones looking for her though. As they brush against the supernatural they realize that the story they've been told about their past is unraveling and the world that returned them seemingly unharmed ten years ago, might just be calling them home.

Once Upon a Broken Heart

Stephanie Garber · 2023

<p><b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER!</b><br><br><b><i>ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART</i> marks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after</b><br><br>For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.<br><br>Desperate to stop the wedding and to 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.<br><br>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’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.<br><br><b>Also by Stephanie Garber:</b><br><br><b>The Caraval Series</b><br><i>- Caraval<br>- Legendary<br>- Finale</i></p>

Caraval

Stephanie Garber · 2018

<p><b>Welcome, welcome to <i>CARAVAL</i>, Stephanie Garber’s enchanting, <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> bestselling fantasy debut about two sisters swept up in a mysterious competition filled with magic, heartbreak, and danger</b><br><br>Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful and cruel father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the far-away, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.<br><br> But this year, Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to attend. Only, as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. <br><br>Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, and her sister disappears forever.<br><br>Continue the adventure in <i>Legendary </i>and <i>Finale—</i>out now!</p>

He Forgot to Say Goodbye

Benjamin Alire Sáenz · 2010

On the surface, Ramiro Lopez and Jake Upthegrove couldn’t live more different lives. Ram is Mexican-American, lives in the poor section of town, and is doing his best to keep his mother sane while his brother fights off a drug-induced coma. Jake is a WASP who drives a nice car, lives in a mansion, and has a mother who drinks a bit too much and a step-father who cheats on her. But there is one point, one issue, where their lives are exactly the same; their fathers walked out on them when they were just young boys. And at this convergence, Ram and Jake see how everything in their lives is just a little bit similar, because they both blame everything that goes wrong on the one thing they actually have in common. A heartfelt novel from an award-winning author.

My Roommate Is a Vampire

Jenna Levine · 2023

<b>A <i>USA TODAY</i> BESTSELLER!<br><br>A September Indie Next Pick<br>One of Amazon's Best Romances of September<br>One of Apple's Best Books of September<br><br>True love is at stake in this charming, debut romantic comedy.</b><br><br> Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it’s a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she’s desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Cassie knows there has to be a catch—only someone with a secret to hide would rent out a room for that price.<br><br> Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal. He sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. He also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. And he doesn’t look half bad shirtless, on the rare occasions they’re both home and awake. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge that <i>definitely</i> weren’t there earlier, Frederick has to come clean... <br><br> Cassie’s sexy new roommate is a vampire. And he has a proposition for her.

No Longer Human

太宰治 · 1958

<p> Mine has been a life of much shame. I can't even guess myself what it must be to live the life of a human being. </p><p>Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. His attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.</p><p>Still one of the ten bestselling books in Japan, No Longer Human is an important and unforgettable modern classic: "The struggle of the individual to fit into a normalizing society remains just as relevant today as it was at the time of writing." (The Japan Times)</p>

All That's Left in the World

Erik J. Brown · 2023

<p>What If It's Us meets They Both Die at the End in this postapocalyptic, queer YA adventure romance from debut author Erik J. Brown. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Alex London, and Heartstopper by Alice Oseman.</p> <p>When Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house, he's injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population, including everyone both boys have ever loved. And if this new world has taught them anything, it's to be scared of what other desperate people will do . . . so why does it seem so easy for them to trust each other?</p> <p>After danger breaches their shelter, they flee south in search of civilization. But something isn't adding up about Andrew's story, and it could cost them everything. And Jamie has a secret, too. He's starting to feel something more than friendship for Andrew, adding another layer of fear and confusion to an already tumultuous journey.</p> <p>The road ahead of them is long, and to survive, they'll have to shed their secrets, face the consequences of their actions, and find the courage to fight for the future they desire, together. Only one thing feels certain: all that's left in their world is the undeniable pull they have toward each other.</p>

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

Lex Croucher · 2023

<p><b>'Exactly what I needed right now - a delightful, heartwarming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it'</b> - ALICE OSEMAN, bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER<br> <br> <b>'Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art may not be in love, but I fell for both of them'</b> - RAINBOW ROWELL, #<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the SIMON SNOW trilogy<br> <br> <b>* Winner of the YA Book Prize *</b><br> <b>* Winner of the <i>Books Are My Bag Readers' Award</i> for Young Adult Fiction *</b><br> <b>* Shortlisted for the Café Nero Children's Fiction Award *</b><b><br> * Instant <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller*<br></b><b><br> <i>_______________</i></b><br> <br> Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.<br> <br> When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.<br> <br> But how long can they keep up the ruse? With Gwen growing closer to Bridget, and Art becoming unaccountably fond of Gabriel, Gwen's infuriatingly serious, bookish brother, the path to true love is looking far from straight ...<br> <b><i>_______________</i></b><br> <b><br> 'A total rollicking delight ... Lex Croucher is one of my favourite romcom authors, and they should be yours too'</b> - CASEY MCQUISTON, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>I KISSED SHARA WHEELER</i> and <i>RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE</i><br> <br> <b>'Congrats to Gwen and Arthur on their permanent acquisition of my ENTIRE heart. Suffice it to say that I loved this book to a degree that's slightly ridiculous'</b> <i>-</i> BECKY ALBERTALLI, bestselling author of <i>SIMON VS. THE HOMOSAPIENS AGENDA</i></p>

None of This Is True A Novel

Lisa Jewell · 2023

<b><b>INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER</b></b><br> <br><b><b>Over 1 million copies sold!</b><br> <br> <b><b>From the #1<i> New York Times </i>bestselling author known for her “superb pacing, twisted characters, and captivating prose” (<i>BuzzFeed</i>), Lisa Jewell returns with a scintillating new psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself the subject of her own popular true crime podcast.</b></b></b><br><br>Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday. They are, in fact, birthday twins.<br> <br>A few days later, Alix and Josie bump into each other again, this time outside Alix’s children’s school. Josie has been listening to Alix’s podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life.<br> <br>Josie’s life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can’t quite resist the temptation to keep making the podcast. Slowly she starts to realize that Josie has been hiding some very dark secrets, and before she knows it, Josie has inveigled her way into Alix’s life—and into her home.<br> <br>But, as quickly as she arrived, Josie disappears. Only then does Alix discover that Josie has left a terrible and terrifying legacy in her wake, and that Alix has become the subject of her own true crime podcast, with her life and her family’s lives under mortal threat.<br> <br>Who is Josie Fair? And what has she done?

Soccer Rising Stars: Joao Felix

Harry Meredith · 2025

<p>With his dazzling skills, João Félix's parents often joked that he could dribble before he could walk. Once overlooked for his small frame, the forward soon made everyone take note with abilities that took him to the top flight in the Spanish La Liga. A hero for Atlético Madrid, and playing alongside his hero Cristiano Ronaldo for their national team, could the next big thing in soccer also be coming from Portugal?</p> <p>About the Soccer Rising Stars series: <br> Soccer Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world's best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series covers their unique rise; from playing soccer in the park and 5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.</p>

Nocturnes Five Stories of Music and Nightfall

Kazuo Ishiguro · 2009

One of the most celebrated writers of our time gives us his first cycle of short fiction: five brilliantly etched, interconnected stories in which music is a vivid and essential character.<br> <br> A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turning from the one certainty in his life . . . A man whose unerring taste in music is the only thing his closest friends value in him . . . A struggling singer-songwriter unwittingly involved in the failing marriage of a couple he’s only just met . . . A gifted, underappreciated jazz musician who lets himself believe that plastic surgery will help his career . . . A young cellist whose tutor promises to “unwrap” his talent . . .<br> <br> Passion or necessity—or the often uneasy combination of the two—determines the place of music in each of these lives. And, in one way or another, music delivers each of them to a moment of reckoning: sometimes comic, sometimes tragic, sometimes just eluding their grasp.<br> <br> An exploration of love, need, and the ineluctable force of the past,<i>Nocturnes</i>reveals these individuals to us with extraordinary precision and subtlety, and with the arresting psychological and emotional detail that has marked all of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed works of fiction.

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Holly Jackson · 2024

<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and <i>Five Survive</i> comes a gripping mystery thriller following one teen’s search for the truth about her mother’s shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary.<br><br>A <i>COSMOPOLITAN</i> BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR</b><br><br><i>Lights. Camera. Lies.   <br></i> <br>Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.  <br> <br>But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.<br> <br>Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . . <br> <br>From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl’s search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.

Funny Story

Emily Henry · 2024

<b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Emily Henry.<br><br>A <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024<br><br>Named a Must-Read Book of 2024 by <i>TIME</i> ∙ NPR ∙ <i>ELLE</i> ∙ Parade ∙ <i>Woman’s World</i> and more!</b><br><b> </b><br>Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.<br><br>Which is how Daphne begins her new story: Stranded in beautiful Waning Bay, Michigan, without friends or family but with a dream job as a children’s librarian (that barely pays the bills), and proposing to be roommates with the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra’s ex, Miles Nowak.<br><br>Scruffy and chaotic—with a penchant for taking solace in the sounds of heart break love ballads—Miles is exactly the opposite of practical, buttoned up Daphne, whose coworkers know so little about her they have a running bet that she’s either FBI or in witness protection. The roommates mainly avoid one another, until one day, while drowning their sorrows, they form a tenuous friendship and a plan. If said plan also involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their summer adventures together, well, who could blame them?<br><br>But it’s all just for show, of <i>course,</i> because there’s no way Daphne would actually start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex . . . right?

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir · 2021

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—from the author of The Martian. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES READER PICK: 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Parade, Newsweek, New York Public Library, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he? Hailed by USA Today as “an epic story of redemption, discovery, and cool speculative sci-fi,” Project Hail Mary is an irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver.

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry A Novel

Gabrielle Zevin · 2014

<b>Don't miss Gabrielle Zevin's new novel, <i>Young Jane Young</i>, coming in August 2017.<br><br> “Funny, tender, and moving, <i>The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry </i>reminds us all exactly why we read and why we love.”*</b><br><br> A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over--and see everything anew.   <br><br> “This novel has humor, romance, a touch of suspense, but most of all love--love of books and bookish people and, really, all of humanity in its imperfect glory.” —Eowyn Ivey, author of <i>The Snow Child</i><br><br> “Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.” —<i>The Washington Post</i><br><br> “You won’t want it to end.” —<i>Family Circle</i><br><br> “A natural for book groups.” —<i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i><br><br> “A reader’s paradise of the first order.” —<i>The Buffalo News</i><br><br> “A fun, page-turning delight.” —<i>Minneapolis Star Tribune</i><br><br> “Captures the joy of connecting people and books . . . Irresistible.” —<i>Booklist</i><br><br> “A wonderful, moving, endearing story of redemption and transformation that will sing in your heart for a very, very long time.” —Garth Stein, author of <i>The Art of Racing in the Rain</i><br><br> “Readers who delighted in <i>The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,</i>  <i>The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,</i> and <i>Letters from Skye </i>will be equally  captivated by this novel.” —*<i>Library Journal,</i> starred review

Butcher and Blackbird

Brynne Weaver · 2023

<b>Discover the serial killer romance thriller everyone is talking about!</b><br> <br> '<b>Hilarious,</b> <b>heart-warming</b><b>, sexy . . . and gory. The perfect cocktail that will have you swooning and laughing. The funnest read of the year!</b>' H. D. Carlton, international and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>Haunting Adeline</i><br> <br> <b>'So fresh and different. It's like a funny, irreverent version of <i>Dexter -</i> only there's two of them and sexual tension'</b> Abby Jimenez, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Yours Truly</i> <br> <br> ----<br> <br> <b>This viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry is unlike anything you've read before . . . perfect for fans of The Mind F*ck series.</b><br> <br> <i><b>Even serial killers deserve a meet-cute.</b></i><br> <br> When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive - the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing <i>other</i> serial killers.<br> <br> Stalking across the country, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.<br> <br> But as their friendship develops into something deeper, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their new-found romance.<br> <br> Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves? Or have they finally met their match?<br> <br> '<b>Brynne is a master weaver of words in this dark, decadent and delicious story of serial killers, sexy spice, and sensational fun!</b>' RuNyx, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of the Dark Verse series<br> <br> ***<br> <br> <b>What do Readers think of <i>Butcher &Blackbird</i>?</b> <br> 'The chemistry is <b>explosive</b>. The romance will make your <b>heart squeeze</b> painfully. The banter will have you giggling and <b>kicking your feet</b>. The one-liners and screwball scenarios are <b>laugh-out-loud</b> hysterical' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> '<i>Butcher and Blackbird</i> is <b>indulgent</b> and <b>decadent</b>; reading it feels like eating chocolate cake' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'If I could rate this book <b>infinity stars</b>, trust me, I would in a heartbeat' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'One of the most <b>creative dark romances</b> I've EVER read . . . <b>perfection</b> from start to finish' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'I was so <b>engaged</b> I couldn't put it down' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'The banter was <b>chef kiss</b>' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'There is nothing more I can say except . . . I think I am in <b>love</b> with a <b>serial killer</b>' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b><br> <br> 'Writing a <b>romantic comedy</b> about vigilante serial killers who kill other serial killers for fun, and somehow making it <b>cute</b> is no small feat' <b>⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐</b>

The Happy Ever After Playlist

Abby Jimenez · 2020

<b>From the </b><b><i>USA Today </i>bestselling </b><b>author of </b><i><b>The Friend Zone </b></i><b>comes an adorable and fresh romantic comedy about one </b><b>trouble-making </b><b>dog who brings together two perfect strangers. </b><br>Two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan Monroe still can't seem to get her life back on track. But one trouble-making pup with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With her new pet by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.<br>Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person. The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?<br><br><br>

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

Rick Riordan · 2006

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief, The

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two: The Sea of Monsters

Rick Riordan · 2009

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson—a six-foot-three, mentally challenged homeless kid who follows Percy everywhere, making it hard for Percy to have any "normal" friends. But things don't stay quiet for long...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three: The Titan's Curse

Rick Riordan · 2009

When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped. And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess?

The Witness for the Prosecution

Agatha Christie · 2011

When wealthy spinster Emily French is found murdered, suspicion falls on Leonard Vole, the man to whom she hastily bequeathed her riches before she died. Leonard assures the investigators that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide them with an alibi. However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms. French’s housekeeper, Janet, gives damning evidence against Vole, and, as Romaine’s cross-examination begins, her motives come under scrutiny from the courtroom. One question remains, will justice prevail?

Lady Macbeth A Novel

Ava Reid · 2024

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER • From #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Ava Reid comes a “masterful reimagining” (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>) of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her.</b><br><br><b>“<i>Lady Macbeth</i> doesn’t retell Shakespeare so much as slice cleanly through it, revealing what was hidden beneath. I couldn't look away.”—Alix E. Harrow, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>Starling House</i> <br></b><br><b>A <i>CRIMEREADS </i>BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR</b><br><br>The Lady knows the stories: how her eyes induce madness in men.<br><br>The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed.<br><br>The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of strategy, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive. <br><br>But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armor. She does not know that her magic is greater and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world. <br><br>She does not know this yet. But she will.

The Sunbearer Trials

Aiden Thomas · 2022

<p><b>A <i>New York Times</i>-Bestseller!</b><br><b><br>Welcome to <i>The Sunbearer Trials</i>, where teen semidioses compete in a series of challenges with the highest of stakes, in this electric new Mexican-inspired fantasy from Aiden Thomas, the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Cemetery Boys</i>.</b><br><br><i>“Only the most powerful and honorable semidioses get chosen. I’m just a Jade. I’m not a real hero.”</i><br><br>As each new decade begins, the Sun’s power must be replenished so that Sol can keep traveling along the sky and keep the chaotic Obsidian gods at bay. Sol selects ten of the most worthy semidioses to compete in the Sunbearer Trials. The winner carries light and life to all the temples of Reino del Sol, but the loser has the greatest honor of all—they will be sacrificed to Sol, their body melted down to refuel the Sun Stones, protecting the world for another ten years.<br><br>Teo, a seventeen-year-old Jade semidiós and the trans son of the goddess of birds, isn't worried about the Trials . . . at least, not for himself. His best friend, Niya is a Gold semidiós and a shoo-in for the Trials, and while he trusts her abilities, the odds of becoming the sacrifice is one-in-ten.<br><br>But then, for the first time in over a century, the impossible happens. Sol chooses not one, but <i>two </i>Jade competitors. Teo, and Xio, the thirteen-year-old child of the god of bad luck. Now they must compete in five trials against Gold opponents who are more powerful and better trained. Worst of all, Teo’s annoyingly handsome ex-best friend and famous semidiós Hero, Aurelio is favored to win. Teo is determined to get himself and his friends through the trials unscathed—for fame, glory, and their own survival.</p>

An Inspector Calls

John Boynton Priestley · 1992

<p><i>"Two hours ago a young woman died in the Infirmary...she'd swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. Burnt her inside out..."</i></p> <p> </p> Arthur Birling, a prosperous manufacturer, is holding a family dinner party to celebrate his daughter's engagement. Into this cosy scene intrudes the harsh figure of a police inspector investigating the suicide of a young working-class woman. Under interrogation, every member of the family turns out to have a shameful secret which links them with her death. <ul> <li>Schools edition of An Inspector Calls</li> <li>For students aged 14-16</li> <li>Suitable for students studying for GCSE English Literature qualifications from Pearson Edexcel, AQA, OCR and Eduqas</li> </ul> <p>The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <i>"An excellent, easy to use edition of a modern classic. Arrived promptly ready for the start of the new term; could not fault the product or service."</i><br> <br> E Hughes, English Teacher at Abertillery Comprehensive 15 July 2014 <p> </p>

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry · 2000

<p>This beloved, world-famous allegorical classic about a young prince on a quest for knowledge is an essential read for every home library.</p> <p>Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original full-color art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.</p> <p>Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. Gradually the Little Prince reveals more about himself: He comes from a small asteroid, where he lived alone until a rose grew there.</p> <p>But the rose grew demanding, and he was confused by his feelings about her. The story unfolds further from one planet to the next in a thoughtful philosophical exploration of love and the ephemeral.</p>

Piranesi

Susanna Clarke · 2020

New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction World Fantasy Awards Finalist From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality. Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant. But Piranesi is not afraid; he understands the tides as he understands the pattern of the labyrinth itself. He lives to explore the house. There is one other person in the house-a man called The Other, who visits Piranesi twice a week and asks for help with research into A Great and Secret Knowledge. But as Piranesi explores, evidence emerges of another person, and a terrible truth begins to unravel, revealing a world beyond the one Piranesi has always known. For readers of Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane and fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Piranesi introduces an astonishing new world, an infinite labyrinth, full of startling images and surreal beauty, haunted by the tides and the clouds.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Four: The Battle of the Labyrinth

Rick Riordan · 2009

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to diabolical. In this latest installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.

The Bodyguard

Katherine Center · 2022

<p><b>Katherine Center's <i>The Bodyguard</i> is “My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center’s signature heart-tugging depth. I wish I could erase it from my mind just to read it again for the first time. A shot of pure joy.”—Emily Henry, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Book Lovers</i></b><br><br><b><i>She’s got his back.</i></b><br>Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker.<br><br><b><i>He’s got her heart.</i></b><br>Jack Stapleton’s a household name—captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid.<br><br><b><i>They’ve got a secret.</i></b><br>When Jack’s mom gets sick, he goes home to the family’s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn’t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah—against her will <i>and</i> her better judgment—finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend as a cover. Even though her ex, says no one will believe it.<br><br><b><i>What could possibly go wrong?</i></b><br>Hannah hardly believes it, herself. But the more time she spends with Jack, the more real it all starts to seem. And there lies the heartbreak. Because it’s easy for Hannah to protect Jack. But protecting her own, long-neglected heart? That’s the hardest thing she’s ever done.<br><br><b>“Great rollicking fun! Prepare to laugh and swoon and grin your pants off.”—Helen Hoang, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Heart Principle</i></b> <br><br><b>"Absolutely, unequivocally delightful!"—Jodi Picoult, #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Wish You Were Here</i></b></p>

Leather and Lark (Leather and Lark. Ruinous Love Trilogy 2) La Trilogía Del Amor Caótico 2

Brynne Weaver · 2025

De la autora de Butcher y Blackbird, la original novela que está causando furor en TikTok, llega la segunda entrega de la trilogía del amor caótico: una oscura comedia romántica enemies to lovers plagada de peligro, caos y pasión. Todo asesino se cobra sus almas. Todo fantasma busca venganza. Lo único que ansía Lachlan Kane es vivir en paz. Pero sabe que, después de fastidiarla durante un encargo para el cliente más importante de su jefe, jamás conseguirá salir del mundo del crimen organizado. Al menos, hasta que Lark Montague le ofrece un trato: dar caza a un asesino a cambio de que ella garantice su libertad. ¿El problema? Primero tienen que casarse. Y ambos se llevan a matar. Puede que la cantante y compositora indie Lark Montague parezca un torbellino de alegría y purpurina, pero esconde un montón de secretos. Después de que su formidable familia sufra varios reveses y la felicidad de su mejor amiga se vea amenazada, no duda en llegar a un acuerdo con el hombre que está empeñada en odiar, al margen de lo atractivo que sea el taciturno asesino a sueldo. A medida que Lachlan y Lark se sumergen en el oscuro mundo que los mantiene unidos, su matrimonio falso se vuelve indistinguible de uno de verdad, aunque no son solo las dificultades familiares las que los atormentan. Hay otro fantasma al acecho... Y está sediento de sangre.

Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 1

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu · 2021

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! </b><br> <br><b>This epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side is now in English, for the very first time.</b><br><br>Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity. His years of dedicated study and noble deeds allowed him to ascend to godhood. But those who rise may also fall, and fall he does--cast from the heavens and banished to the world below.<br> <br>Eight hundred years after his mortal life, Xie Lian has ascended to godhood for the third time, angering most of the gods in the process. To repay his debts, he is sent to the Mortal Realm to hunt down violent ghosts and troublemaking spirits who prey on the living. Along his travels, he meets the fascinating and brilliant San Lang, a young man with whom he feels an instant connection. Yet San Lang is clearly more than he appears... What mysteries lie behind that carefree smile?<br> <br>This Chinese xianxia fantasy novel series built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) is the newest work from author Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, and has spawned an ongoing multimedia franchise that's beloved across the world--including the animated series (donghua) that amassed 100+ million views in just its first month. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include covers from 日出的小太陽 (tai3_3), and exclusive, all-new interior illustrations from ZeldaCW.

Cemetery Boys

Aiden Thomas · 2020

<p><b>Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature!<br>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller!<br>A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten pick!<br><br>“Goundbreaking.” –<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br><br><b>A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut.</b><br><br><i>Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him.</i><br><br>When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.<br><br>However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave.<br><br>"This stunning debut novel from Thomas is detailed, heart-rending, and immensely romantic. I was bawling by the end of it, but not from sadness: I just felt so incredibly happy that this queer Latinx adventure will get to be read by other kids. <i>Cemetery Boys</i> is necessary: for trans kids, for queer kids, for those in the Latinx community who need to see themselves on the page. Don’t miss this book." —Mark Oshiro, author of <i>Anger is a Gift</i> and co-author of <i>The Sun and the Star</i></p>

Voice of the Ocean

Kelsey Impicciche · 2025

<p>A NATIONAL BESTSELLER</p> <p>From popular content creator Kelsey Impicciche, Voice of the Ocean follows a daring young siren who defies her people to save a human prince, unearthing ancient magic and igniting a dangerous romance amid treacherous waters.</p> <p>As the youngest daughter of the siren queen, Celeste's life is tightly controlled. Desperate to prove her worth and escape her destiny--trapped in the palace as a royal figurehead--she intends to join the Chorus, an elite group of siren warriors. With the final test on the horizon, Celeste feels the pressure to finally gain control over her temperamental Song--a magic gifted by the Goddess herself. But when Celeste encounters a seemingly harmless ship in Staria's waters, helmed by the intriguing Prince Raiden Sharp, her path veers toward forbidden waters.</p> <p>Believing the handsome sailor to be innocent of any wrongdoing, Celeste defies siren law to save Raiden's life--despite knowing he is the son of a king who has murdered many of her kindred. The penalty for Celeste's betrayal should be death, but the queen offers her an alternative: right her wrong by assassinating the prince. Determined to first discover the truth behind the prince's clandestine mission, Celeste agrees to become human.</p> <p>But the human world is nothing like she expected, nor is the prince the charming and noble man she assumed him to be. Disguised among Raiden's ragtag crew, she searches for the truth. But as Celeste finds her place aboard the ship, friendships--and attraction--begin to grow. Will Celeste be able to do what must be done? Or will her choices unravel a kingdom, devastating sirens and humans alike?</p>

The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, Book One)

James Dashner · 2009

The first book in the blockbuster phenomenon The Maze Runner series now features chapters from the highly-anticipated series conclusion, The Fever Code, the book that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built!      When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone.    Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive.    Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying.    Remember. Survive. Run.    The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. The third movie, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, will hit screens in 2018.      Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series! Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick   "[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."—EW.com   “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday   “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Seventeen.com   “Breathless, cinematic action.”—Publishers Weekly   “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”—Kirkus Reviews   “Exclamation-worthy.”—Romantic Times   “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”—Shelf Awareness, Starred "Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book."-Deseret News

Dead Poets Society

N. H. Kleinbaum · 2006

Todd Anderson and his friends at Welton Academy can hardly believe how different life is since their new English professor, the flamboyant John Keating, has challenged them to "make your lives extraordinary! Inspired by Keating, the boys resurrect the Dead Poets Society--a secret club where, free from the constraints and expectations of school and parents, they let their passions run wild. As Keating turns the boys on to the great words of Byron, Shelley, and Keats, they discover not only the beauty of language, but the importance of making each moment count.<br><br><br>But the Dead Poets pledges soon realize that their newfound freedom can have tragic consequences. Can the club and the individuality it inspires survive the pressure from authorities determined to destroy their dreams?

Las bicicletas son para el verano

Fernando Fernán Gómez · 2017

Product Description <br/>Fernando Fernán-Gómez fue uno de los grandes representantes de la cultura española del siglo xx. En su amplia trayectoria destacó como actor, director, guionista de cine y televisión, dramaturgo, novelista y articulista.<br/>Las bicicletas son para el verano refleja con maestría la cotidianidad de unos personajes que intentaron subsistir en circunstancias extremas, sin dejarse amedrentar. La historia los arrastró a una guerra cruenta, pero consiguieron sobrevivir refugiados en la intrahistoria.<br/>Fernán-Gómez consideró que esta era su obra teatral más lograda. La proyectó con una mirada conciliadora que simboliza el espíritu democrático de la Transición. La pieza se estrenó en 1982 y logró gran éxito. Desde entonces no ha dejado de representarse ni de leerse y se ha convertido en un clásico contemporáneo.<br/>Esta edición estudia Las bicicletas son para el verano desde un punto de vista didáctico. La introducción y las propuestas de trabajo aportan claves para apreciar la significación del texto en el campo literario del siglo XX, y ofrecen al lector escolar herramientas para entender, interpretar y disfrutar la obra.<br/> Book Description <br/>Estudio preliminar, material didáctico y comentario de text de Ana González Tornero.<br/> About the Author <br/>Fernando Fernán Gómez fue escritor, actor, guionista, director de cine y teatro, premio Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes en 1995 y miembro de la Real Academia Española desde el año 2000. Estudió Filosofía y Letras en Madrid, pero su verdadera vocación era el teatro y consiguió tras ser descubierto por Enrique Jardiel Poncela debutar en los escenarios con la obra Los ladrones somos gente honrada, inicio de su carrera artística. A partir de 1984 destacó por su producción literaria: El vendedor de naranjas, El viaje a ninguna parte, El mal humor y El tiempo amarillo, su autobiografía. Pero la pieza teatral Las bicicletas son para el verano, donde presenta sus recuerdos sobre la guerra civil española, fue muy celebrada y rápidamente llevada a la gran pantalla.

Antigone

Sophocles · 2005

To make this quintessential Greek drama more accessible to the modern reader, this Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition? includes a glossary of difficult terms, a list of vocabulary words, and convenient sidebar notes. By providing these, it is our intention that readers will more fully enjoy the beauty, wisdom, and intent of the play.The curse placed on Oedipus lingers and haunts a younger generation in this new and brilliant translation of Sophocles? classic drama. The daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, Antigone is an unconventional heroine who pits her beliefs against the King of Thebes in a bloody test of wills that leaves few unharmed. Emotions fly as she challenges the king for the right to bury her own brother. Determined but doomed, Antigone shows her inner strength throughout the play. Antigone raises issues of law and morality that are just as relevant today as they were more than two thousand years ago. Whether this is your first reading or your twentieth, Antigone will move you as few pieces of literature can.

When the Wind Blows

Raymond Briggs · 1982

Raymond Briggs' now famous bestselling comic cartoon book depicts the effects of a neuclear attack on an elderly couple in his usual humorous yet macabre way.

The Sad Ghost Club

Lize Meddings · 2021

<p><b>'I know exactly what you mean.'</b><br> <br> <b>Six simple words, and suddenly Sam doesn't feel so alone.</b><br> <br> <b><i>A heart-warming series about friendship, compassion and finding your kindred spirits.</i></b><br> <br> This is the story of one of those days - a day so bad you can barely get out of bed, when it's a struggle to leave the house, and when you do, you wish you hadn't. But even the worst of days can surprise you. When one sad ghost, alone at a crowded party, spies another sad ghost across the room, they decide to leave together. What happens next changes everything.<br> <br> Because that night they start the The Sad Ghost Club - a secret society for the anxious and alone, a club for people who think they don't belong.<br> <br> <i>Stunningly illustrated, this is Volume 1 in the beloved graphic novel series perfect for fans of</i> Heartstopper <i>and for anyone who's ever felt invisible.</i><br> <br> <i>Join the community of half a million ghosties on Instagram, @theofficialsadghostclub</i></p>

The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale (Pantheon Graphic Library)

Art Spiegelman · 1996

The Complete Persepolis: Volumes 1 and 2

Marjane Satrapi · 2007

Here, in one volume: Marjane Satrapi's best-selling, internationally acclaimed graphic memoir of growing up as a girl in Iran during the revolution has for twenty years been a classroom staple, a feminist manifesto, and one of the most popular and widely known graphic novels of all time.<br/><br/>"A stunning graphic memoir...a wholly original achievement in the form." —The New York Times<br/><br/>Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming—both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland. It is the chronicle of a girlhood and adolescence at once outrageous and familiar, a young life entwined with the history of her country yet filled with the universal trials and joys of growing up.<br/><br/>Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom—Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today.

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr · 2014

Hamnet

O'Farrell Maggie · 2021

Red Rising

Pierce Brown · 2014

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • <b>Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of <i>The Hunger Games</i> by Suzanne Collins and <i>Ender’s Game</i> by Orson Scott Card.</b></b> <br><br><b>“<i>Red Rising</i> ascends above a crowded dys­topian field.”<i>—USA Today</i></b><br><b><br>ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR—</b><i><b>Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed, Shelf Awareness</b><br></i><br><i>“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.”<br> “I live for you,” I say sadly.<br> Eo kisses my cheek. “Then you must live for more.”</i><br><br>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.<br><br> 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.<br><br> 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.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Red Rising</i></b><br><br>“[A] spectacular adventure . . . one heart-pounding ride . . . Pierce Brown’s dizzyingly good debut novel evokes <i>The Hunger Games, Lord of the Flies, </i>and<i> Ender’s Game</i>. . . . [<i>Red Rising</i>] has everything it needs to become meteoric.”<b>—<i>Entertainment Weekly<br></i></b><br>“Ender, Katniss, and now Darrow.”<b>—Scott Sigler</b><br><br> “<i>Red Rising</i> is a sophisticated vision. . . . Brown will find a devoted audience.”<b>—<i>Richmond Times-Dispatch</i></b><br><br><b>Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga:</b><br><b>RED RISING • GOLDEN SON • MORNING STAR • IRON GOLD • DARK AGE • LIGHT BRINGER</b>

A Language of Dragons

S. F. Williamson · 2025

<p>In an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.</p> <p>* New York Times Bestseller * #1 International Bestseller * As Seen in Cosmo * Audible Most Anticipated Audiobooks of 2025 *</p> <p>Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn't worried. She's going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages, be smart, be sweet, and make sure her little sister never, ever has to risk growing up Third Class. She just has to free one dragon.</p> <p>By midnight, Viv has started a civil war.</p> <p>With her parents and cousin arrested and her sister missing, Viv is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker--if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn't, they'll all die.</p> <p>As Viv begins to discover the secrets of a hidden dragon language, she realizes that the fragile peace treaty that holds human and dragon societies together is corrupt, and the dangerous work Viv is doing could be the thread that unravels it.</p>

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez · 2006

<p> <i>One Hundred Years of Solitude</i> tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendía family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable men and women -- brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul -- this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction. </p>

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Penguin Classics)

Anne Bronte · 1996

A powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom, from the youngest of the Brontë sisters<br/><br/>Gilbert Markham is deeply intrigued by Helen Graham, a beautiful and secretive young woman who has moved into nearby Wildfell Hall with her young son. He is quick to offer Helen his friendship, but when her reclusive behaviour becomes the subject of local gossip and speculation, Gilbert begins to wonder whether his trust in her has been misplaced. It is only when she allows Gilbert to read her diary that the truth is revealed and the shocking details of the disastrous marriage she has left behind emerge. Told with great immediacy, combined with wit and irony, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a powerful depiction of a woman's fight for domestic independence and creative freedom.<br/><br/>This Penguin Classics edition of Anne Brontë's The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, her groundbreaking study of a woman's valiant struggle for independence from an abusive husband, is edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis. In her introduction Davies discusses The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as feminist testament, inspired by Anne Brontë's experiences as a governess and by the death of her brother Branwell Brontë, and examines the novel's language, biblical references and narrative styles.<br/><br/>For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 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.

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit

Jeanette Winterson · 1987

<p><b>"To read Jeanette Winterson is to love her."--<i>O, the Oprah Magazine</i></b></p><p><b>A beloved contemporary feminist classic and pioneering work of autofiction--a funny, poignant exploration of a young girl's quirky passage into adulthood</b></p>Jeanette Winterson's extraordinary career began at the age of twenty-five with the publication of <i>Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit</i>. An international bestseller and winner of the prestigious Whitbread Award for Best First Fiction, it is considered a classic of contemporary literature and taught widely around the world, in courses ranging from core undergraduate classes to women's studies and queer studies.<p></p><p>Jeanette is a bright and rebellious orphan who is adopted into an evangelical household in the dour, industrial north of England. Her youth is spent embroidering grim religious mottoes and shaking her little tambourine for Jesus. But as this budding missionary comes of age and comes to terms with her unorthodox sexuality, the peculiar balance of her God-fearing household collapses. Jeanette's insistence on listening to truths of her own heart and mind--and on reporting them with wit and passion--makes for an unforgettable chronicle of an extraordinary passage into adulthood.</p>

Call Me by Your Name A Novel

André Aciman · 2017

<p><b>Now a Major Motion Picture from Director Luca Guadagnino, Starring Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet, and Written by Three-Time OscarTM Nominee James Ivory<br><br>The Basis of the Oscar-Winning Best Adapted Screenplay</b><b><br><br>A <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller<br>A <i>USA Today</i> Bestseller <br>A <i>Los Angeles Times</i> Bestseller<br>A <i>Vulture</i> Book Club Pick </b><br><br><b>An Instant Classic and One of the Great Love Stories of Our Time<br><br></b>Andre Aciman's <i>Call Me by Your Name</i> is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between an adolescent boy and a summer guest at his parents’ cliffside mansion on the Italian Riviera. Each is unprepared for the consequences of their attraction, when, during the restless summer weeks, unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. Recklessly, the two verge toward the one thing both fear they may never truly find again: total intimacy. It is an instant classic and one of the great love stories of our time.<br><br>Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Ficition<br><br>A <i>New York Times</i> Notable Book of the Year • A <i>Publishers Weekly </i>and <i>The Washington Post </i>Best Book of the Year • A <i>New York </i>Magazine "Future Canon" Selection • A <i>Chicago Tribune</i> and <i>Seattle Times</i> (Michael Upchurch's) Favorite Favorite Book of the Year</p>

The Secret World of Briar Rose

Cindy Pham · 2026

<b>A lush and immersive queer “Sleeping Beauty” retelling about escapism, grief, and dreaming of a better world, as imagined by YouTube star Cindy Pham.<br></b><br>100 years have passed since the last heir of Gyldan fell into eternal slumber and doomed the once-mighty kingdom into poverty and invasion. At least, that’s what the fairy tales claim. <br><br>Corin is a jaded thief who doesn’t believe in fables, even when she searches Gyldan’s underground tunnels to find her younger sister, Elly, who ran away to find the sleeping princess in hopes of a better life. Corin's conviction is challenged when she discovers the ruins of the ancient castle, maintained by beings from the kingdom's golden age, who protect a hidden portal into princess Amelia's subconscious. Following Elly’s voice, Corin jumps in the portal and seals the entry behind her.<br><br>Inside the lush world of Amelia's dreams, the sisters reunite for a new adventure as they meet Briar Rose, Amelia’s whimsical alter ego, and Malicine, a sharp-tongued demon with a gift for magic. But as they explore ice castles, sunflower mazes, and star-filled oceans, Corin suspects Briar Rose is hiding darker secrets behind her "perfect" paradise – and that there are some things their subconscious can’t bury forever.

The Lilac People A Novel

Milo Todd · 2025

<b>Finalist for the New England Book Award<br><br>"Reminiscent of Anthony Doerr's <i>All the Light We Cannot See</i> . . . Heart-stopping in its suspense and dramatic reveals." —<i>The Boston Globe</i><br> <br>A moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies, all while protecting the ones he loves</b><br><br>In 1932 Berlin, a trans man named Bertie and his friends spend carefree nights at the Eldorado Club, the epicenter of Berlin’s thriving queer community. An employee of the renowned Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld at the Institute of Sexual Science, Bertie works to improve queer rights in Germany and beyond. But everything changes when Hitler rises to power. The Institute is raided, the Eldorado is shuttered, and queer people are rounded up. Bertie barely escapes with his girlfriend, Sofie, to a nearby farm. There they take on the identities of an elderly couple and live for more than a decade in isolation.<br><br>In the final days of the war, with their freedom in sight, Bertie and Sofie find a young trans man collapsed on their property, still dressed in Holocaust prison clothes. They vow to protect him—not from the Nazis, but from the Allied forces who are arresting queer prisoners while liberating the rest of the country. Ironically, as the Allies’ vise grip closes on Bertie and his family, their only salvation is to flee to the United States.<br><br>Brimming with hope, resilience, and the enduring power of community, <i>The Lilac People </i>tells an extraordinary story inspired by real events and recovers an unknown moment of World War II and trans history.

The Long Walk

Stephen King · 2016

<b>NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE </b><br> <br><b>The brilliant and chilling first novel Stephen King ever wrote tells the tale of the contestants of a diabolically cruel competition where 100 boys start the </b><b>“long walk” and </b><b>there is only one winner</b><b>—the one that survives.</b><br><br>In a dystopian near-future, America has fallen on hard times. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour day and night, without ever stopping. The winner gets “The Prize”—anything he wants for the rest of his life. But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher. There is no finish line—the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you’re given a warning. Three warnings and you’re out of the game—forever.<br> <br>Written by King when he was a college student and published in 1979 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, <i>The Long Walk</i> is an unforgettable and timeless masterpiece that showcases King’s genius for character building and his visionary storytelling.

The Outsiders

S. E. Hinton · 1967

<b><b>50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a</b> heroic story of friendship and belonging.<br><br></b>Cover may vary.<br><br> No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends—true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.<br><br><i>The Outsiders</i> is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the YA genre. S. E. Hinton's classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published.<p><b>"<i>The Outsiders</i> transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world." —<i>The</i> <i>New York Times</i></b></p><b>"Taut with tension, filled with drama."</b> <b>—<i>The Chicago Tribune</i></b><br><br><b>"[A] classic coming-of-age book." —<i>Philadelphia Daily News</i><br><br>A <i>New York Herald Tribune</i> Best Teenage Book<br>A <i>Chicago Tribune</i> Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book<br>An ALA Best Book for Young Adults<br>Winner of the Massachusetts Children's Book Award</b>

Cemetery Boys: Espíritu

Aiden Thomas · 2026

<p><b><i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of <i>Cemetery Boys </i>in <i>Espiritu</i>, this time following Julian, who is dealing with newfound powers, a new relationship with Yadriel, and the return of demons he had hoped were gone forever!<br><br></b><i>Julian used to be a ghost and now he can’t stop seeing them.</i><br><br>Ever since being sacrificed as part of a forbidden ritual, Julian has been able to see and communicate with the spirits of passed brujx. And that would be okay, if it allowed him to be part of his new boyfriend's community. But Julian’s also seeing other things: shadows in the corner of his eyes, glowing eyes in the dark, and “dark spots” on people – gaping, black gashes that are somehow wrong. He did ask his new magical boyfriend about it, but Yadriel has never heard of anything like it either, and he’s so busy with his new Brujx responsibilities, trying to figure out where all the new malingos are coming from, that Julian hates for his problems to ruin what little time together they have.<br><br>Then, a strange new brujx shows up. Ángel, as a nonbinary brujx, can heal the living and release the dead, but more than that, they can also see the same dark spots as Julian. Despite Yadriel’s reservations, Julian eagerly accepts their help. But, Ángel’s ruthless methods feel wrong to Julian, who wants to move away from hurting others.<br><br>With the shadows growing darker, and the discovery of a gaping dark spot on his friend Luca, Julian has to decide who he wants to put his trust in, and just how far he’s willing to go to save what is his.</p>

Celestial Monsters

Aiden Thomas · 2024

<p><b>A <i>New York Times</i>-Bestseller!<br>A Kids' Indie Next Pick!<br>A B&N Best YA Book of the Year!</b><br><br><b><i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author Aiden Thomas returns to the beloved world of <i>The Sunbearer Trials</i> in <i>Celestial Monsters</i>, a heart-stopping duology finale, in which three young semidioses travel through a dark monster-infested world, facing down chaotic Obsidian gods, in a quest to save their friends and return the sun to the sky.</b><br><br>Teo never thought he could be a Hero. Now, he doesn’t have a choice.<br><br>The sun is gone, the Obsidian gods have been released from their prison, and chaos and destruction are wreaking havoc on Reino del Sol. All because Teo refused to sacrifice a fellow semidiós during the Sunbearer Trials.<br><br>With the world plunged into perpetual night, Teo, his crush Aurelio, and his best friend Niya must journey to the dark wilderness of Los Restos, battling vicious monsters while dealing with guilt, trauma, and a (very distracting) burgeoning romance between Teo and Aurelio. Determined to rescue the captured semidioses and retrieve the Sol Stone, the trio races against the clock to return Sol and their protective light. With it, order can be restored.<br><br>The future of the whole world is in their hands.</p>

Bunny A Novel

Mona Awad · 2020

<b><b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER <br><br>Soon to be a major motion picture<br><br>"Jon Swift + Witches of Eastwick + Kelly 'Get In Trouble' Link + Mean Girls + Creative Writing Degree Hell! No punches pulled, no hilarities dodged, no meme unmangled! O Bunny you are sooo genius!" —Margaret Atwood, via Twitter<br><br>"A wild, audacious and ultimately unforgettable novel." <i>—</i>Michael Schaub, <i>Los Angeles Times </i></b><i><br><br></i>"Awad is a stone-cold genius." —Ann Bauer, <i>The Washington Post</i><br><i><br>The Vegetarian </i>meets <i>Heathers</i> in this darkly funny, seductively strange novel from the acclaimed author of <i>13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl </i>and <i>Rouge</i></b><br><br><i>"We were just these innocent girls in the night trying to make something beautiful. We nearly died. We very nearly did, didn't we?"</i><br><br>Samantha Heather Mackey couldn't be more of an outsider in her small, highly selective MFA program at New England's Warren University. A scholarship student who prefers the company of her dark imagination to that of most people, she is utterly repelled by the rest of her fiction writing cohort--a clique of unbearably twee rich girls who call each other "Bunny," and seem to move and speak as one. <br><br>But everything changes when Samantha receives an invitation to the Bunnies' fabled "Smut Salon," and finds herself inexplicably drawn to their front door--ditching her only friend, Ava, in the process. As Samantha plunges deeper and deeper into the Bunnies' sinister yet saccharine world, beginning to take part in the ritualistic off-campus "Workshop" where they conjure their monstrous creations, the edges of reality begin to blur. Soon, her friendships with Ava and the Bunnies will be brought into deadly collision. <br><br>The spellbinding new novel from one of our most fearless chroniclers of the female experience, <i>Bunny </i>is a down-the-rabbit-hole tale of loneliness and belonging, friendship and desire, and the fantastic and terrible power of the imagination.<br><br><br><b>Named a Best Book of 2019 by <i>TIME, Vogue, Electric Literature</i>, and The New York Public Library</b>

The Bell Jar

Sylvia Plath · 2005

<p><i>The Bell Jar</i> chronicles the crack-up of Esther Greenwood: brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under -- maybe for the last time. Sylvia Plath masterfully draws the reader into Esther's breakdown with such intensity that Esther's insanity becomes completely real and even rational, as probable and accessible an experience as going to the movies. Such deep penetration into the dark and harrowing corners of the psyche is an extraordinary accomplishment and has made <i>The Bell Jar</i> a haunting American classic.</p> <p>This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.</p>

The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories

Eric LaRocca · 2023

"The stories collected here are by turns confident, brutal, and breathtaking... must-read horror" The New York Times A beautifully crafted, devastating short fiction collection from the Bram Stoker Awards® finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Includes an introduction from acclaimed bestselling author Chuck Wendig. Eight stories of literary dark fiction from a master storyteller. Exploring the shadow side of love, these are tales of grief, obsession, control. Intricate examinations of trauma and tragedy in raw, poetic prose. In these narratives, a woman imagines horrific scenarios whilst caring for her infant niece; on-line posts chronicle a cancer diagnosis; a couple in the park with their small child encounter a stranger with horrific consequences; a toxic relationship reaches a terrifying resolution… Originally published under the title The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales, this is a much-praised collection of deeply unsettling, painfully dark tales.

The Moth Keeper (A Graphic Novel)

K. O'Neill · 2023

<b>Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? A middle-grade fantasy graphic novel about passion, duty, and found family.</b><br><br>Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn’t exactly what Anya thought it would be?<br> <br>The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya’s dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.<br> <br>K. O’Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy world about responsibility to yourself and your community. <i>The Moth Keeper</i> is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.

The Naturals

Jennifer Lynn Barnes · 2023

<b>Cold cases get hot in #1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes's beloved, exhilarating novel--perfect for fans of Criminal Minds and </b><b><i>A Good Girl's Guide to Murder</i></b><b> </b><br> <br> <br> <br> Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie.<br> <br> <br> <br> What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at stake than a few unsolved homicides--especially when she's sent to live with a group of teens whose gifts are as unusual as her own. Soon, it becomes clear that no one in the Naturals program is what they seem. And when a new killer strikes, danger looms close. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse with a killer, the Naturals are going to have to use all of their gifts just to survive.<br> <br> <br> <br> <i>The Naturals</i> is a razor-sharp psychological thriller with killer twists, to-die-for romance, and the addictive bones of your next favorite series.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Praise for <i>The Naturals</i></b><br> <br> "<i>The Naturals</i> is <i>Criminal Minds</i> for the YA world, and I loved every page." <b>--<i>New York Times</i> best-selling author Ally Carter</b><br> <br> * "[A] tightly paced suspense novel that will keep readers up until the wee hours to finish." <b>--<i>VOYA</i> (starred review)</b><br> <br> "This savvy thriller grabs readers right away." <b>--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br> <br> "It's a stay-up-late-to-finish kind of book, and it doesn't disappoint." <b>--<i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br> <br> "In this high-adrenaline series opener...even a psychic won't anticipate all the twists and turns." <b>--<i>Booklist<br> <br> <br> <br> **Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Naturals series in </i>The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, <i>and the enovella, </i>Twelve!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>And don't miss Jennifer Lynn Barnes's beloved The Inheritance Games Saga!</i> <i>Best reading order:</i> The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, Glorious Rivals <i>and</i> The Same Backward as Forward. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b><i>Then dive into her The Debutantes duet</i> (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), <i>and </i>The Lovely and the Lost<i>.</i></b>

Don't Let the Forest In

CG Drews · 2024

<p><b>AN INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER!<br></b><b><br>As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.<br></b><br><i>Once upon a time, Andrew had cut out his heart and given it to this boy, and he was very sure Thomas had no idea that Andrew would do anything for him. Protect him. Lie for him. <br><br>Kill for him.<br></i><br>High school senior Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the twisted fairytales that he writes for the only person who can ground him to reality—Thomas Rye, the boy with perpetually ink-stained hands and hair like autumn leaves. And with his twin sister, Dove, inexplicably keeping him at a cold distance upon their return to Wickwood Academy, Andrew finds himself leaning on his friend even more.<br><br>But something strange is going on with Thomas. His abusive parents have mysteriously vanished, and he arrives at school with blood on his sleeve. Thomas won't say a word about it, and shuts down whenever Andrew tries to ask him questions. Stranger still, Thomas is haunted by something, and he seems to have lost interest in his artwork—whimsically macabre sketches of the monsters from Andrew's wicked stories.<br><br>Desperate to figure out what's wrong with his friend, Andrew follows Thomas into the off-limits forest one night and catches him fighting a nightmarish monster—Thomas's drawings have come to life and are killing anyone close to him. To make sure no one else dies, the boys battle the monsters every night. But as their obsession with each other grows stronger, so do the monsters, and Andrew begins to fear that the only way to stop the creatures might be to destroy their creator...<br><br><b>Also by CG Drews</b><br><i>Hazelthorn</i></p>

Katabasis A Novel

R. F. Kuang · 2025

<p>Dante's Inferno meets Susanna Clarke's Piranesi in this all-new dark academia fantasy from R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor's soul--perhaps at the cost of their own. </p> <p>Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:</p> <p>The story of a hero's descent to the underworld</p> <p>Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.</p> <p>That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.</p> <p>Grimes is now in Hell, and she's going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams....</p> <p>Nor will the fact that her rival, Peter Murdoch, has come to the very same conclusion.</p> <p>With nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells, and the burning desire to make all the academic trauma mean anything, they set off across Hell to save a man they don't even like.</p> <p>But Hell is not like the storybooks say, Magick isn't always the answer, and there's something in Alice and Peter's past that could forge them into the perfect allies...or lead to their doom.</p>

Smash or Pass

Birdie Schae · 2026

<b>For 16-year-old Ellie, beach volleyball camp is a disaster until she's paired with Sierra, an athletic prodigy who teaches her that volleyball...and love are about taking the right shot in this sporty sapphic romance.</b><br><br>Ellie dates the Right Guy, says all the Right Things, and acts the Right Way to avoid being ridiculed for her autism. When that Right Guy unceremoniously dumps her right before they're supposed to go to beach volleyball camp together, Ellie's perfectly curated world comes crashing down and she's labeled the boring, weird girl. <br><br>Desperate to regain her good reputation (and yeah, sure, the boy...), Ellie goes to Camp SMASH, which is nothing like she expected. There, she's paired with Sierra, a mysterious, standoffish volleyball legacy who makes Ellie's quest to get her boyfriend back even more complicated...<br><br>Dive into this sporty summer romance full of the classics: a ragtag group of friends, a tense game of capture the flag, and a swoon-worthy sapphic love story.

The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 1

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu · 2021

<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys’ Love novels from China that inspired the animated <i>Scumbag System</i> series streaming in English! </b><br> <br><b>This hilarious story of a man reborn as a villain in a fantasy novel series who ends up romancing the male protagonist is now in English, for the very first time.</b><br><br>Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled in strength and beauty. With his dominion over both the Human and Demon Realms and his hundreds-strong harem, he is truly the most powerful protagonist...in a trashy webnovel series!<br> <br>At least, that's what Shen Yuan believes as he finishes reading the final chapter in <i>Proud Immortal Demon Way</i>. But when a bout of rage leads to his sudden death, Shen Yuan is reborn into the world of the novel in the body of Shen Qingqiu--the beautiful but cruel teacher of a young Luo Binghe. While Shen Qingqiu may have the incredible power of a cultivator, he is destined to be horrifically punished for crimes against the protagonist. The new Shen Qingqiu now has only one course of action: get into Luo Binghe's good graces before the young man's rise to power or suffer the awful fate of a true scum villain!<br><br>This Chinese fantasy (xianxia) comedy built around the romanticized love between two men (danmei) has been translated into numerous languages and inspired the animated series <i>Scumbag System</i>, which amassed millions of streaming views--including the English version on YouTube through Tencent Video. As the first novel series by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu to spur a global multimedia franchise, this incredibly fun tale led the way to her future blockbusters in the danmei genre: <i>Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation</i> and <i>Heaven Official's Blessing.</i> The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations from Xiao Tong Kong (Velinxi) and feature a translation by Faelicy (faelicy) & Lily (lily_ocho).

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 1

Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou · 2022

<p>&quot;Cruel tyrant Taxian-jun killed his way to the throne and now reigns as the first ever emperor of the mortal realm. Yet somehow, he is unsatisfied. Left cold and bereft, abandoned by all he held dear, he takes his own life...only to be reborn anew.</p><p><br></p><p>Awakening in the body of his younger self--Mo Ran, a disciple of the cultivation sect Sisheng Peak--he discovers the chance to relive his life. This time, he vows to attain the gratification that once eluded him: all who defied him will fall, and never again will they treat him like a dog. His greatest fury is reserved for Chu Wanning, the coldly beautiful and aloofly catlike cultivation teacher who betrayed and thwarted Mo Ran time and again in their last life.</p><p><br></p><p>Yet as Mo Ran shamelessly pursues his own goals in this life he thought lost, he begins to wonder if there might be more to his teacher--and his own feelings--than he ever realized.&quot;</p>

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro · 2006

<b>NOBEL PRIZE WINNER <b>•</b> From the acclaimed, bestselling author of <i>The Remains of the Day</i> comes “a Gothic tour de force" (<i>The New York Times</i>) with an extraordinary twist—a moving, suspenseful, beautifully atmospheric modern classic.<br><br>One of <i>The New York Times</i>’s 10 Best Books of the 21st Century • A <i>Kirkus Reviews </i>Best Fiction Book of the Century • A <i>Los Angeles Times</i> Best Fiction Book of the Last 30 Years</b><br><br>As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy were students at Hailsham, an exclusive boarding school secluded in the English countryside. It was a place of mercurial cliques and mysterious rules where teachers were constantly reminding their charges of how special they were. <br><br>Now, years later, Kathy is a young woman. Ruth and Tommy have reentered her life. And for the first time she is beginning to look back at their shared past and understand just what it is that makes them special—and how that gift will shape the rest of their time together.

And They Were Roommates

Page Powars · 2025

<p><b>*An Instant</b> <i><b>New York Times</b></i><b>, <i>USA Today</i>, and #1 Indie Bestseller*</b><b><br><br>“A vibrant story that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston”—<i>People<br></i> <br>"[A]n achingly cute romance that’s hard to put down." —<i>Rolling Stone</i></b><br><b><br>You can't resist this hilarious, unputdownable second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap.<br></b><br>Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind.<br><br>On his first day at Valentine Academy for Boys, Charlie’s carefully crafted plan to hide his identity as the school’s only trans student is set in motion. Only to be immediately destroyed. Charlie has been assigned the worst roommate in the world (possibly the universe): Jasper Grimes, the boy who broke Charlie’s heart the year before he transitioned.<br><br>Except, Jasper doesn’t recognize Charlie.<br><br>Who knows how long until Jasper realizes the truth? Charlie has one shot at freedom and a dorm room all to himself, but only if he helps Jasper write love letters on behalf of their fellow students first. No problem. Charlie can help Jasper with some silly letters.<br><br>Long nights spent discussing deep romantic feelings with Jasper? Surely, no unintended consequences will arise...</p>

Water Moon A Novel

Samantha Sotto Yambao · 2025

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

Compound Fracture

Andrew Joseph White · 2024

<b>The INSTANT <i>New York Times</i>, <i>USA Today</i>, and Indie bestselling novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White! <br><br>A queer Appalachian thriller that pulls no punches—following a trans autistic teen who's drawn into the generational struggle between the rural poor and those who exploit them.</b><br><br><i><i>The limited-quantity first printing of this powerful novel features specially-designed endpapers with photos of West Virginia coal mines from The Library of Congress</i>!</i><br><br>On the night Miles Abernathy—sixteen-year-old socialist and proud West Virginian—comes out as trans to his parents, he sneaks off to a party, carrying evidence that may finally turn the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek: Photos that prove the county’s Sheriff Davies was responsible for the so-called “accident” that injured his dad, killed others, and crushed their grassroots efforts to unseat him.<br><br>The feud began a hundred years ago when Miles’s great-great-grandfather, Saint Abernathy, incited a miners’ rebellion that ended with a public execution at the hands of law enforcement. Now, Miles becomes the feud’s latest victim as the sheriff’s son and his friends sniff out the evidence, follow him through the woods, and beat him nearly to death. <br><br>In the hospital, the ghost of a soot-covered man hovers over Miles’s bedside while Sheriff Davies threatens Miles into silence. But when Miles accidently kills one of the boys who hurt him, he learns of other folks in Twist Creek who want out from under the sheriff’s heel. To free their families from this cycle of cruelty, they’re willing to put everything on the line—is Miles?<br><br>A visceral, unabashedly political page-turner that won’t let you go until you’ve reached the end, <i>Compound Fracture </i>is not for the faint of heart, but it <i>is</i> for every reader who's ready to fight for a better world. Hand this story to teens pushing for radical change.<br><br><b>Sept/Oct 2024 Kids’ Indie Next</b><br><b>Instant New York Times bestseller</b><br><b>Instant USA Today Bestseller</b><br><b>Instant Indie Bestseller</b><br><b>A <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> Best Books of the Year </b><br><b>A <i>School Library Journal </i>Best Books of the Year </b><br><b>A <i>Publishers Weekly</i> Best Books of the Year </b><br><b>A <i>Booklist</i> Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth </b><br><b>A <i>Chicago Public Library</i> Best of the Best </b><br><b>A Shelf Awareness Best Books of the Year </b><br><b>The <i>Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books </i>Blue Ribbon Recipient </b><br><b>A <i>Paste Magazine </i>Best YA Books </b>

Trainspotting

Irvine Welsh · 1996

Trainspotting is the novel that launched the sensational career of Irvine Welsh - an authentic, unrelenting, and strangely exhilarating group portrait of blasted lives in Edinburgh that has the linguistic energy of A Clockwork Orange and the literary impact of Last Exit to Brooklyn. Rents, Sick Boy, Mother Superior, Swanney, Spuds, and Begbie are as unforgettable a clutch of rude boys, junkies, and nutters as readers will ever encounter.

Ship of Theseus

J. J. Abrams · 2013

One book. Two readers. A world of mystery, menace and desireA young woman picks up a book left behind by a stranger. Inside it are his margin notes, which reveal a reader entranced by the story and by its mysterious author. She responds with notes of her own, leaving the book for the stranger, and so begins an unlikely conversation that plunges them both into the unknown. THE BOOK: Ship of Theseus, the final novel by a prolific but enigmatic writer named V. M. Straka, in which a man with no past is shanghaied onto a strange ship with a monstrous crew and launched on a disorienting and perilous journey.THE WRITER: Straka, the incendiary and secretive subject of one of the world's greatest mysteries, a revolutionary about whom the world knows nothing apart from the words he wrote and the rumours that swirl around him. THE READERS: Jennifer and Eric, a college senior and a disgraced grad student, both facing crucial decisions about who they are, who they might become, and how much they're willing to trust another person with their passions, hurts and fears.S., conceived by filmmaker J.J. Abrams and written by award-winning novelist Doug Dorst, is the chronicle of two readers finding each other in the margins of a book and enmeshing themselves in a deadly struggle between forces they don't understand. It is also Abrams and Dorst's love letter to the written word.

Hera A Novel

Jennifer Saint · 2025

<p><b>An ENTHRALLING retelling from the #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING author of <i>Ariadne, Elektra, </i>and <i>Atalanta</i>!<br><br>Greek mythology’s MOST FAMOUS AND MALIGNED goddess finally tells her own story, as power, passion, and divine strength collide in the HEART OF OLYMPUS<br><br></b><b>Even the gods must have their queen.</b><br><br>When the immortal goddess Hera and her brother Zeus overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at Zeus's side. But as they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera begins to see that Zeus is just as ruthless and cruel as the father they betrayed. <br><br>While Zeus ascends, Hera is relegated to the role of wife and mother, a role she never wanted. She was always born to rule, but must she lose herself in perpetuating this cycle of violence and cruelty? Or can she find a way to forge a better world?</p>

The Tea Dragon Society

K. O'Neill · 2017

<p>From the award-winning author of Princess Princess Ever After comes The Tea Dragon Society, a charming all-ages book that follows the story of Greta, a blacksmith apprentice, and the people she meets as she becomes entwined in the enchanting world of tea dragons. </p><p>After discovering a lost tea dragon in the marketplace, Greta learns about the dying art form of tea dragon care-taking from the kind tea shop owners, Hesekiel and Erik. As she befriends them and their shy ward, Minette, Greta sees how the craft enriches their lives--and eventually her own. </p>

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Axie Oh · 2022

<p><b>A <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller!<br></b><br><b>Axie Oh's <i>The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea</i> is an enthralling retelling of a classic Korean folktale, perfect for fans of <i>Wintersong, Uprooted, </i>and Miyazaki’s <i>Spirited</i> <i>Away</i>.<br></b><br>Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea to serve as the Sea God’s bride, in the hopes that one day the “true bride” will be chosen and end the suffering.<br><br>Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village—and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon—may be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong’s stead.<br><br>Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man named Shin—as well as a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits—Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end to the killer storms once and for all.<br><br>But she doesn’t have much time: A human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking...<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea</i>:<br><br>An ABA Indie Bestseller</b><br><br>"On every page I found something marvelous and new, and I was eager to keep reading because I wanted to further explore this wondrous new world." —<i>The New York Times</i><br><br>"A beautiful, mesmerizing retelling I wish I’d had when I was growing up. ... A heartfelt tale that I will be recommending for years to come." —Elizabeth Lim, <i>New York Times-</i>bestselling author of <i>Six Crimson Cranes</i><br><br>"A clever, creative, and exquisitely written tale of sacrifice, love, and fate." —Stephanie Garber, <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling author of <i>Caraval</i><br><br><b>Also by Axie Oh</b><br><i>The Floating World<br>The Demon and the Light</i></p>

Dance of Thieves

Mary E. Pearson · 2018

<p>“A brilliant fantasy with a boldly beating heart. Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller—I’m still trying to catch my breath from this book.” —Stephanie Garber, <i>New York Times</i>–bestselling author of <i>Caraval</i> and <i>Legendary</i> <br><br>"The slow-burning, seductive romance never overwhelms the intricate plot, which is built with layers upon layers of twists, reveals, and double-crosses." —<i>Booklist<br></i><br>"This novel has it all—romance, conflict, danger, and humor." —<i>School Library Journal<br></i><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of eminently satisfying romances and fantasy." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><b><br><br>A stunning new young adult adventure set in the kingdoms of the Remnant, by the author of the <i>New York Times</i>-bestselling Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles.<br></b><br>A formidable outlaw family that claims to be the first among nations.<br><br>A son destined to lead, thrust suddenly into power.<br><br>Three fierce young women of the Rahtan, the queen's premier guard.<br><br>A legendary street thief leading a mission, determined to prove herself.<br><br>A dark secret that is a threat to the entire continent.<br><br>When outlaw leader meets reformed thief, a cat-and-mouse game of false moves ensues, bringing them intimately together in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.<br><br><u><b>The Remnant Chronicles</b></u><br><i><b>The Beauty of Darkness</b></i><br><i><b>The Heart of Betrayal</b></i><br><i><b>The Kiss of Deception</b></i><br><br>Praise for <i>Dance of Thieves</i>:<br><br>"Pearson is a gifted storyteller and spinner of<b> eminently satisfying romances and fantasy</b>. <b>Fans will thrill at these newest protagonists</b>, especially the women warriors, who are equal partners in the play for power." —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>"This novel has it all—<b>romance, conflict, danger, and humor</b>. A must-have for all fantasy YA shelves." —<br><i>School Library Journal</i></p>

Rebecca

Daphne du Maurier · 2013

The classic Gothic suspense novel by Daphne du Maurier -- winner of the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Century -- is now a Netflix film starring Lily James and Armie Hammer.  Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again . . . The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady's maid, she can barely believe her luck. It is only when they arrive at his massive country estate that she realizes how large a shadow his late wife will cast over their lives--presenting her with a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their marriage from beyond the grave.   "Daphne du Maurier created a scale by which modern women can measure their feelings." --Stephen King

Wren Martin Ruins It All

Amanda DeWitt · 2023

<b>From the author of <i>Aces Wild: A Heist </i>comes a hilarious and compassionate romantic comedy for fans of Casey McQuiston and Netflix’s <i>Love is Blind</i>!</b><br><br><i>“My mouth still hurts from all the smiling.”</i> <b>—Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist</b><br><br>Now that Wren Martin is student council president (on a technicality, but hey, it counts) he’s going to fix Rapture High. His first order of business: abolish the school’s annual Valentine’s Day dance, a drain on the school’s resources and general social nightmare—especially when you’re asexual. <br><br>His greatest opponent: Leo Reyes, vice president and all-around annoyingly perfect student. Leo has a solution to Wren’s budget problem—a sponsorship from Buddy, the anonymous “not a dating” app sweeping the nation. Now instead of a danceless senior year, Wren is in charge of the biggest dance Rapture High has ever seen. He’s even secretly signed up for the app. For research, of course. <br><br>But when Wren develops capital F-Feelings for his anonymous match, things spiral out of control. Wren decided a long time ago that dating while asexual wasn’t worth the hassle. With the big night rapidly approaching, he isn’t sure what will kill him first: the dance, his relationship drama, or the growing realization that Leo’s perfect life might not be so perfect after all. <br><br>In an unforgettably quippy and endearingly chaotic voice, narrator Wren Martin explores the complexities of falling in love while asexual.

The Ballad of Never After

Stephanie Garber · 2022

<p><b>#1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER! <br><br>Stephanie Garber’s <i>THE BALLAD OF NEVER AFTER</i> is the jaw-dropping sequel to the <i>ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEART</i>, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak</b><br><br><i>Not every love is meant to be.</i><br><br>After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she’s discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.<br><br>But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed. Jacks isn’t the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.<br><br>Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline’s life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts. Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she’s not sure she can. . . .<br><br><b>Also by Stephanie Garber:</b><br><br><br><b>The Caraval Series</b><br>- Caraval<br>- Legendary<br>- Finale</p>

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

TJ Klune · 2024

<p><b>A #1 <i>NEW YORK TIMES, </i>#1 <i>USA TODAY </i>and #1 INDIE BESTSELLER!<br><br>Hope is the thing with feathers. And hope is the thing with fire.<br><br>DELUXE EDITION—Featuring gorgeous golden yellow sprayed edges! <i>Somewhere Beyond the Sea </i>is the hugely anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's <i>The House in the Cerulean Sea</i>, one of the best-loved and best-selling fantasy novels of the past decade.</b><br><br><i>A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything.</i><br><br>Arthur Parnassus lives a good life, built on the ashes of a bad one. He’s the headmaster of a strange orphanage on a distant and peculiar island, and he hopes to soon be the adoptive father to the six magical and so-called dangerous children who live there.<br><br>Arthur works hard and loves with his whole heart so none of the children ever feel the neglect and pain that he once felt as an orphan on that very same island so long ago. And he is not alone: joining him is the love of his life, Linus Baker, a former caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth; Zoe Chapelwhite, the island’s sprite; and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will do anything to protect the children.<br><br>But when Arthur is summoned to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself at the helm of a fight for the future that his family, and all magical people, deserve.<br><br>And when a new magical child hopes to join them on their island home—one who finds power in calling himself monster, a name Arthur worked so hard to protect his children from—Arthur knows they’re at a breaking point: their family will either grow stronger than ever or fall apart.<br><br>Welcome back to Marsyas Island. This is Arthur’s story.<br><br><i>Somewhere Beyond the Sea</i> is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.<br><br>Most Anticipated from <i>Goodreads</i>, <i>Paste</i>, <i>Polygon</i>, <i>BookBub</i>, and more.</p>

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt · 2013

A young New Yorker grieving his mother's death is pulled into a gritty underworld of art and wealth in this “extraordinary” and beloved novel that "connects with the heart as well as the mind" (Stephen King, New York Times Book Review), named a New York Times Best Book of the 21st Century.   Theo Decker, a 13-year-old New Yorker, miraculously survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, Theo is taken in by the family of a wealthy friend. Bewildered by his strange new home on Park Avenue, disturbed by schoolmates who don't know how to talk to him, and tormented above all by a longing for his mother, he clings to the one thing that reminds him of her: a small, mysteriously captivating painting that ultimately draws Theo into a wealthy and insular art community. As an adult, Theo moves silkily between the drawing rooms of the rich and the dusty labyrinth of an antiques store where he works. He is alienated and in love — and at the center of a narrowing, ever more dangerous circle.   The Goldfinch is a mesmerizing, stay-up-all-night and tell-all-your-friends triumph, an old-fashioned story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention. From the streets of New York to the dark corners of the art underworld, this "soaring masterpiece" examines the devastating impact of grief and the ruthless machinations of fate (Ron Charles, Washington Post).

Icarus

K. Ancrum · 2024

<br> <br> <p>* FIVE STARRED REVIEWS *</p> <p>* A LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST *</p> <p>Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he's been stealing from--think Portrait of a Thief for YA readers.</p> <p>Icarus Gallagher is a thief. He steals priceless art and replaces it with his father's impeccable forgeries. For years, one man--the wealthy Mr. Black--has been their target in revenge for his role in the death of Icarus's mother. To keep their secret, Icarus adheres to his own strict rules to keep people, and feelings, at bay: Don't let anyone close. Don't let anyone touch you. And, above all, don't get caught.</p> <p>Until one night, he does. Not by Mr. Black but by his mysterious son, Helios, now living under house arrest in the Black mansion. Instead of turning Icarus in, Helios bargains for something even more dangerous--a friendship that breaks every single one of Icarus's rules.</p> <p>As reluctance and distrust become closeness and something more, they uncover the gilded cage that has trapped both their families for years. One Icarus is determined to escape. But his father's thirst for revenge shows no sign of fading, and soon it may force Icarus to choose: the escape he's dreamed of, or the boy he's come to love. Reaching for both could be his greatest triumph--or it could be his downfall.</p> <p>"The sparse prose in this unconventional, must-read of a trauma-infused borderline thriller is packed with emotional breadth." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)</p> <p>"In this intimate poetic reimagining of the Icarus myth, Ancrum crafts a subversive triumph that is a love letter both to healing from trauma and to the importance of connection and empathy." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)</p> <p>"Beautifully written...Psychologically acute, subtle, and sophisticated." --ALA Booklist (starred review)</p> <p>"In her extraordinary fifth novel, Icarus, K. Ancrum performs a confident high-wire act, balancing the weighty manifestations of connection, desire, and contradiction." --BookPage (starred review)</p> <p>"Gradually, many secrets are revealed, suspense builds, and the romantic tension between the characters ratchets up--all of it enhanced by the vivid prose in this refreshingly succinct novel." --The Horn Book</p> <p>"Both romance and thriller fans will likely be gripped by this memorable love story, tinged with mythology, built around a mystery made up of bitter secrets between the two families." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)</p>

The Secret History

Donna Tartt · 2004

<b><b><b><b>ONE OF <i>TIME MAGAZINE</i>'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • </b>INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A contemporary literary classic and "a<b>n accomplished psychological thriller ... absolutely chilling" (<i>Village Voice</i>)</b>, f<b>rom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of <i>The Goldfinch.<br><br></i></b></b></b>One of <i>The Atlantic</i>’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years</b><br><br>Under the influence of a charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at a New England college discover a way of thought and life a world away from their banal contemporaries. But their search for the transcendent leads them down a dangerous path, beyond human constructs of morality.<br><br><b>“A remarkably powerful novel [and] a ferociously well-paced entertainment . . . Forceful, cerebral, and impeccably controlled.” —<i>The New York Times</i></b>

Hell Followed with Us

Andrew Joseph White · 2023

<b>A furious, queer debut novel about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors.</b><br><br><b><b>“A long, sustained scream to the various strains of anti-transgender legislation multiplying around the world like, well, a virus."</b> <i>—The New York Times<br><br><b>*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*</b></i></b><br><br> Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is on the run from the cult that raised him—the fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world’s population. Desperately, he searches for a place where the cult can’t get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with.<br>  <br> But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC. The ALC’s leader, Nick, is gorgeous, autistic, and a deadly shot, and he knows Benji’s darkest secret: the cult’s bioweapon is mutating him into a monster deadly enough to wipe humanity from the earth once and for all.    <br>  <br> Still, Nick offers Benji shelter among his ragtag group of queer teens, as long as Benji can control the monster and use its power to defend the ALC. Eager to belong, Benji accepts Nick’s terms…until he discovers the ALC’s mysterious leader has a hidden agenda, and more than a few secrets of his own. Perfect for fans of <i>Gideon the Ninth</i> and <i>Annihilation</i>.<br><br><br> <b>"A defining voice of our generation."</b> –H.E. Edgmon, author of <i>The Witch King</i><br> <b>"Hands down the best YA horror book I've read." ­</b>–Aden Polydoros, author of <i>The City Beautiful</i><br> <b>"A chimera of horror, romance, and something stranger."</b> –Rose Szabo, author of <i>What Big Teeth</i><br> <b>"A timely and riveting tale."</b> –Ray Stoeve, author of <i>Between Perfect and Real</i>

The Girl from Everywhere

Heidi Heilig · 2017

<p>The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. </p><p>As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend—Nix has been to them all. </p><p>But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy.</p><p>If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth—Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years.</p>