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?Fast Girls is a compelling thrilling look at what it takes to be a female Olympian in pre-war America. Rich with historical detail and brilliant story-telling the book follows three athletes on their path to compete ? and win ? in a mans world. Brava to Elise Hooper for bringing these inspiring heroines to the wide audience they so richly deserve.??Tara Conklin New?Fast Girls is a compelling thrilling look at what it takes to be a female Olympian in pre-war America. Rich with historical detail and brilliant story-telling the book follows three athletes on their path to compete ? and win ? in a mans world.Brava to Elise Hooper for bringing these inspiring heroines to the wide audience they so richly deserve.??Tara Conklin New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics and The House GirlAcclaimed author Elise Hooper explores the gripping real life history of female athletes members of the first integrated womens Olympic team and their journeys to the 1936 summer games in Berlin

Crossings is an unforgettable and explosive genre-bending debut--a novel in three parts designed to be read in two different directions spanning a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes.On the brink of the Nazi occupation of Paris a German-Jewish bookbinder stumbles across a manuscript called Crossings. It has three narratives each as unlikely as the next. And theCrossings is an unforgettable and explosive genre-bending debut--a novel in three parts designed to be read in two different directions spanning a hundred and fifty years and seven lifetimes.On the brink of the Nazi occupation of Paris a German-Jewish bookbinder stumbles across a manuscript called Crossings. It has three narratives each as unlikely as the next. And the narratives can be read one of two ways: either straight through or according to an alternate chapter sequence. The first story in Crossings is a never-before-seen ghost story by the poet Charles Baudelaire penned for an illiterate girl. Next is a noir roman

Zafira is the Hunter braving the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death assassinating those who defy his autocratic father the sultan. She must hide her identity. He mustnt display compassion. But when both embark on a quest to uncover a lost magic artifact Zafira and Nasir encounter an ancient evil long thought destroyed?andZafira is the Hunter braving the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death assassinating those who defy his autocratic father the sultan. She must hide her identity. He mustnt display compassion. But when both embark on a quest to uncover a lost magic artifact Zafira and Nasir encounter an ancient evil long thought destroyed?and discover that the prize they seek may be even more dangerous than any of their enemies. In We Free the Stars Zafira and Nasir must conquer the darkness around?and inside of?them.(less)

Real love...as seen on TVBea Schumacher is a devastatingly stylish plus-size fashion blogger who has amazing friends a devoted family legions of Insta followers--and a massively broken heart. Like the rest of America Bea indulges in her weekly obsession: the hit reality show Main Squeeze. The fantasy dates! The kiss-off rejections! The surprising amount of guys namedReal love...as seen on TVBea Schumacher is a devastatingly stylish plus-size fashion blogger who has amazing friends a devoted family legions of Insta followers--and a massively broken heart. Like the rest of America Bea indulges in her weekly obsession: the hit reality show Main Squeeze. The fantasy dates! The kiss-off rejections! The surprising amount of guys named Chad! But Bea is sick and tired of the lack of body diversity on the show. Since when is being a size zero a prerequisite for getting engaged on television?Just when Bea has sworn off dating altogether she gets an intriguing call: Main Squeeze wants her to be i

April May and the Carls are back in the much-anticipated sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared in an instant. While they were on Earth they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well thats not exactly true. Part of their maelstrom wasApril May and the Carls are back in the much-anticipated sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing.The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared in an instant. While they were on Earth they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well thats not exactly true. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carls path giving them their name becoming their advocate and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories.Months later the world is as confused a

There are two sides to every story: yours and mine ours and theirs His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.Anna Andrews finally has what she wants. Almost. Shes worked hard to become the main TV presenter of the BBCs lunchtime news putting work before friends family and her now ex-husband. So when someone threatens to take her dream job away shell doThere are two sides to every story: yours and mine ours and theirs His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.Anna Andrews finally has what she wants. Almost. Shes worked hard to become the main TV presenter of the BBCs lunchtime news putting work before friends family and her now ex-husband. So when someone threatens to take her dream job away shell do almost anything to keep it.When asked to cover a murder in Blackdown?the sleepy countryside village where she grew up?Anna is reluctant to go. But when the victim turns out to be one of her childhood friends she cant leave. It soon becomes clear that Anna isnt just cover

An exhilarating new novel from a global superstar--a sexy over-the-top psychological thriller that tells the story of the scorned wife of a billionaire and her delicious plot to get her revenge and bring him to his knees.Faye has loved Jack since they were students at business school. Jack the perpetual golden boy grew up wealthy unlike Faye who has worked hard toAn exhilarating new novel from a global superstar--a sexy over-the-top psychological thriller that tells the story of the scorned wife of a billionaire and her delicious plot to get her revenge and bring him to his knees.Faye has loved Jack since they were students at business school. Jack the perpetual golden boy grew up wealthy unlike Faye who has worked hard to bury a dark past. When Jack needs help launching a new company Faye leaves school to support him waitressing by day and working as his strategist by night. With the business soaring Faye and Jack have a ba by and Faye finds herself at home caring for their daughter w

Ellen Marie Wiseman acclaimed author of What She Left Behind and The Life She Was Given weaves the stories of two very different women into a page-turning novel as suspenseful as it is poignant set amid one of historys deadliest pandemics. In the fall of 1918 thirteen-year-old German immigrant Pia Lange longs to be far from Philadelphias overcrowded streets andEllen Marie Wiseman acclaimed author of What She Left Behind and The Life She Was Given weaves the stories of two very different women into a page-turning novel as suspenseful as it is poignant set amid one of historys deadliest pandemics. In the fall of 1918 thirteen-year-old German immigrant Pia Lange longs to be far from Philadelphias overcrowded streets and slums and from the anti-German sentiment that compelled her father to enlist in the U.S. Army hoping to prove his loyalty. But an even more urgent threat has arrived. Spanish influenza is spreading through the city. Soon dead and dying are everywhere. With no food at home

Seven days. Three families. One killer.It was supposed to be the perfect holiday - a group of families enjoying a week together in the sun. Four women who have been best friends for as long as they can remember making the most of a luxurious villa in the south of France.But Kate has a secret: her husband is having an affair. And a week away might just be the perfectSeven days. Three families. One killer.It was supposed to be the perfect holiday - a group of families enjoying a week together in the sun. Four women who have been best friends for as long as they can remember making the most of a luxurious villa in the south of France.But Kate has a secret: her husband is having an affair. And a week away might just be the perfect opportunity to get the proof she needs - to catch him in the act once and for all. Because she suspects the other woman is one of her two best friends.One of them is working against her willing to sacrifice years of friendship to destroy her family. But which one

In the thrilling sequel to Bird Box the inspiration for the record-breaking Netflix film that starred Sandra Bullock and ?absolutely riveted? Stephen King New York Times bestselling author Josh Malerman brings unseen horrors to life. The film adaptation of Malermans first novel Bird Box was watched by over forty-five million Netflix accounts in the first week theIn the thrilling sequel to Bird Box the inspiration for the record-breaking Netflix film that starred Sandra Bullock and ?absolutely riveted? Stephen King New York Times bestselling author Josh Malerman brings unseen horrors to life. The film adaptation of Malermans first novel Bird Box was watched by over forty-five million Netflix accounts in the first week the best first seven days ever for a film on the platform. Countless more came to know the story through social media. The image of Sandra Bullocks character Malorie blindfolded?as shes led through a terrifying near-future apocalypse by the trained ears of her children?has

The thrilling sequel to SPIN THE DAWN a magical series steeped in Chinese culture.Maia Tamarins journey to sew the dresses of the sun the moon and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink of war. The boy she loves is gone and she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperors bride-to-be to keep the peace.The thrilling sequel to SPIN THE DAWN a magical series steeped in Chinese culture.Maia Tamarins journey to sew the dresses of the sun the moon and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink of war. The boy she loves is gone and she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperors bride-to-be to keep the peace.But the war raging around Maia is nothing compared to the battle within. Ever since she was touched by the demon Bandur she has been changing . . . glancing in the mirror to see her own eyes glowing red losing control of her magic her body her mind. Its only a m

The fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman ? one of the most authentic and talked-about voices in contemporary YA.Georgia feels loveless ? in the romantic sense anyway. Shes eighteen never been in a relationship or even had a crush on a single person in her whole life. She thinks she's an anomaly people call her weird and she feels a little broken.The fourth novel from the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman ? one of the most authentic and talked-about voices in contemporary YA.Georgia feels loveless ? in the romantic sense anyway. Shes eighteen never been in a relationship or even had a crush on a single person in her whole life. She thinks she's an anomaly people call her weird and she feels a little broken. But she still adores romance ? weddings fan fiction and happily ever afters. She knows shell find her person one day ? right?After a disastrous summer Georgia is now at university hundreds of miles from home. She is more determined than ever to find love

A woman returns to the house made famous by her fathers bestselling horror memoir. Is the place really haunted by evil forces as her father claimed? Or are there more earthbound?and dangerous?secrets hidden within its walls?What was it like? Living in that house.Maggie Holt is used to such questions. Twenty-five years ago she and her parents Ewan and Jess moved intoA woman returns to the house made famous by her fathers bestselling horror memoir. Is the place really haunted by evil forces as her father claimed? Or are there more earthbound?and dangerous?secrets hidden within its walls?What was it like? Living in that house.Maggie Holt is used to such questions. Twenty-five years ago she and her parents Ewan and Jess moved into Baneberry Hall a rambling Victorian estate in the Vermont woods. They spent three weeks there before fleeing in the dead of night an ordeal Ewan later recounted in a nonfiction book called House of Horrors. His tale of ghostly happenings and encounters with malev

Harry Dresden is back and ready for action in the new entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. When the Supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities Harry Dresden Chicago's only professional wizard joins the White Council's security team to make sure the talks stay civil. But can he succeed when darkHarry Dresden is back and ready for action in the new entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. When the Supernatural nations of the world meet up to negotiate an end to ongoing hostilities Harry Dresden Chicago's only professional wizard joins the White Council's security team to make sure the talks stay civil. But can he succeed when dark political manipulations threaten the very existence of Chicago--and all he holds dear?Peace Talks is the sixteenth novel in the Dresden Files series and follows Harrys adventures after the events of Skin Game.(less)

I knew the risks of this job when I signed on with Jameson Force Security. Knew my time as a marine would prepare me for the danger I would face. But no amount of training could have ever prepared me for the helplessness of watching my teammates die the agonizing mental and physical pain of torture or the despair of captivity. Returning home to Pittsburgh following aI knew the risks of this job when I signed on with Jameson Force Security. Knew my time as a marine would prepare me for the danger I would face. But no amount of training could have ever prepared me for the helplessness of watching my teammates die the agonizing mental and physical pain of torture or the despair of captivity. Returning home to Pittsburgh following a mission gone wrong I am riddled with guilt and haunted by nightmares. I spend my days trying to regain the parts of myself I lost in that desert the pieces that made me the Malik Fournier I once was. While the physical effects of my torture are fading the emoti

Bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz bring us a romantic retelling of Little Women starring Jo March and her best friend the boy next door Theodore Laurie Laurence.1869 Concord Massachusetts: After the publication of her first novel Jo March is shocked to discover her book of scribbles has become a bestseller and her publisher and fans demand aBestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz bring us a romantic retelling of Little Women starring Jo March and her best friend the boy next door Theodore Laurie Laurence.1869 Concord Massachusetts: After the publication of her first novel Jo March is shocked to discover her book of scribbles has become a bestseller and her publisher and fans demand a sequel. While pressured into coming up with a story she goes to New York with her dear friend Laurie for a week of inspiration?museums operas and even a once-in-a-lifetime reading by Charles Dickens himself!But Laurie has romance on his mind and despite her growing

The sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air!Amelia is a single mother doing her very best to look after her young son Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea Amelia can't quite believe herThe sun is shining on the golden castle on Rainbow Bay - and change is in the air!Amelia is a single mother doing her very best to look after her young son Charlie - but money is tight and times are tough. When she first hears that she is the last descendent of the Chesterford family and that she has inherited a Real-Life Castle by the sea Amelia can't quite believe her ears. But it's true!She soon finds that owning a castle isn't quite the ticket to sorting out her money problems that she'd first hoped: she can't sell because the terms of the ancient bequest state that any Chesterford who inherit

The hunt is over. After fifteen years of lies and sacrifice Baru Cormorant has the power to destroy the Imperial Republic of Falcrest that she pretends to serve. The secret society called the Cancrioth is real and Baru is among them.But the Cancrioth's weapon cannot distinguish the guilty from the innocent. If it escapes quarantine the ancient hemorrhagic plague calledThe hunt is over. After fifteen years of lies and sacrifice Baru Cormorant has the power to destroy the Imperial Republic of Falcrest that she pretends to serve. The secret society called the Cancrioth is real and Baru is among them.But the Cancrioth's weapon cannot distinguish the guilty from the innocent. If it escapes quarantine the ancient hemorrhagic plague called the Kettling will kill hundreds of millions...not just in Falcrest but all across the world. History will end in a black bloodstain.Is that justice? Is this really what Tain Hu hoped for when she sacrificed herself?Baru's enemies close in from a

Danger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls an epic unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Susan Dennard.Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing but shes intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queens next royal spy her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.And thenDanger lurks within the roots of Forest of Souls an epic unrelenting tale of destiny and sisterhood perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Susan Dennard.Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing but shes intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queens next royal spy her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo.And then Sirscha somehow restores Saengo to life.Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory Sirscha is summoned to the domain of the Spider King. For centuries he has used his influence over the Dead Wood?an ancient forest possessed by souls?to enforce peace between the

The Handmaid's Tale meets Wilder Girls in this unique voice-driven novel from Kelly McWilliams.Agnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet sunny mornings its dusty roads and its God. There she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult controlled by a madman who calls himself aThe Handmaid's Tale meets Wilder Girls in this unique voice-driven novel from Kelly McWilliams.Agnes loves her home of Red Creek--its quiet sunny mornings its dusty roads and its God. There she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet.Then Agnes meets Danny an Outsider boy and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. Her younger brother Ezekiel will die without the insulin she barters for once a month even though medicine is considered outlawed. Is she a sinner f

Marcie is spending her summer working on the archeological dig that her mother runs: Angel Mounds a site of an ancient indigenous civilization. Soon after she arrives she meet some intriguing individuals and becomes wrapped up in a supernaturally-charged mission to save the planet from the destruction man has brought upon itself.Marcie Horton has a sixth sense. Not inMarcie is spending her summer working on the archeological dig that her mother runs: Angel Mounds a site of an ancient indigenous civilization. Soon after she arrives she meet some intriguing individuals and becomes wrapped up in a supernaturally-charged mission to save the planet from the destruction man has brought upon itself.Marcie Horton has a sixth sense. Not in the I see dead people way but . . . well maybe a little. She feels a sort of knowing about certain things that can't be explained-an intuition that goes beyond the normal. Then there was that one summer four years ago when she connected with a long-depart

Ah 55. Gateway to the golden years! Professional summiting. Emotional maturity. Easy surfing toward the glassy blue waters of retirement?Or maybe not? Middle age for Sandra Tsing Loh feels more like living a disorganized 25-year-olds life in an 85-year-olds malfunctioning body. With raucous wit and carefree candor Loh recounts the struggles of leaning in stayingAh 55. Gateway to the golden years! Professional summiting. Emotional maturity. Easy surfing toward the glassy blue waters of retirement?Or maybe not? Middle age for Sandra Tsing Loh feels more like living a disorganized 25-year-olds life in an 85-year-olds malfunctioning body. With raucous wit and carefree candor Loh recounts the struggles of leaning in staying lean and keeping her family well-fed and financially afloat?all those burdens of running a household that still all-too-often fall to womenThe Madwoman and the Roomba chronicles a roller coaster year for Loh her partner and her two teenage daughters in their ramshackle q

From a critically acclaimed and beloved storyteller comes a sweeping novel set aboard the Morning Light a Nova Scotian merchant ship sailing through the South Pacific in 1912.Kay and Thea are half-sisters separated in age by almost twenty years but deeply attached. When their stern father dies Thea travels to Nova Scotia for her long-promised marriage to the captain ofFrom a critically acclaimed and beloved storyteller comes a sweeping novel set aboard the Morning Light a Nova Scotian merchant ship sailing through the South Pacific in 1912.Kay and Thea are half-sisters separated in age by almost twenty years but deeply attached. When their stern father dies Thea travels to Nova Scotia for her long-promised marriage to the captain of the Morning Light. But she cannot abandon her orphaned young sister so Kay too embarks on a life-changing journey to the other side of the world.At the heart of The Voyage of the Morning Light is a crystallizing moment in Micronesia: Thea still mourning a m

A riotous collection of witty and captivating (Bitch Magazine) essays by a gay Filipino immigrant in America learning that everything is about sex--and sex is about powerWhen Matt Ortile moved from Manila to Las Vegas the locals couldn't pronounce his name. Harassed as a kid for his brown skin accent and femininity he believed he could belong in America by marryingA riotous collection of witty and captivating (Bitch Magazine) essays by a gay Filipino immigrant in America learning that everything is about sex--and sex is about powerWhen Matt Ortile moved from Manila to Las Vegas the locals couldn't pronounce his name. Harassed as a kid for his brown skin accent and femininity he believed he could belong in America by marrying a white man and shedding his Filipino identity. This was the first myth he told himself. The Groom Will Keep His Name explores the various tales Ortile spun about what it means to be a Vassar Girl an American Boy and a Filipino immigrant in New York looking

A YA novel about searching for answers love and your eccentric grandma in all the wrong places.Following in the footsteps of her berfamous grandma eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywoods next big star. That is until a close friends betrayal leads to her being blacklisted . . .Fortunately Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: aA YA novel about searching for answers love and your eccentric grandma in all the wrong places.Following in the footsteps of her berfamous grandma eighteen-year-old Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywoods next big star. That is until a close friends betrayal leads to her being blacklisted . . .Fortunately Evie knows just the thing to save her floundering career: a public appearance with Americas most beloved actress?her grandma Gigi aka the Evelyn Conaway. The only problem? Gigi is a recluse whos been out of the limelight for almost twenty years. Days before Evie plans to present her grandma with an honorary award in front of Holl

She's my last chance.Those four words echo in Violet Spencers mind tugging at her curiosity even as rage builds within her.Arbon Academy was supposed to be a bright new start. An opportunity for greatness and something an orphan girl could only dream of. For a while there it seemed to be exactly that.But Violet's bright future is suddenly looking dim. ArbonShe's my last chance.Those four words echo in Violet Spencers mind tugging at her curiosity even as rage builds within her.Arbon Academy was supposed to be a bright new start. An opportunity for greatness and something an orphan girl could only dream of. For a while there it seemed to be exactly that.But Violet's bright future is suddenly looking dim. Arbon Academy and Prince Alex are nothing but a facade. A trap.In a sinister world of ballgowns and backstabbing of perfumes and politics of indulgent parties and illegal sword fights Violet now faces the biggest challenge of all. Recovering her shattered heart from the

A riveting new novel of suspense about a disgraced young journalist caught up in a grifters game and the trail of identically named victims she uncovers from the instant bestselling author of Ill Never Tell and The Good Liar. Assumed identities. A con game. Unwitting victims.After being fired from her investigative journalism job for plagiarism Jessica Williams isA riveting new novel of suspense about a disgraced young journalist caught up in a grifters game and the trail of identically named victims she uncovers from the instant bestselling author of Ill Never Tell and The Good Liar. Assumed identities. A con game. Unwitting victims.After being fired from her investigative journalism job for plagiarism Jessica Williams is looking for a break from the constant press coverage. She decides to escape for a week to a resort in Mexico boasting no connections to the outside world. While waiting at the airport for her flight she encounters a woman with the exact same name who she dubs Jessica

From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a friends-to-frenemies-to-sisters story? And then add in a love story (okay two love stories). Shake. Stir. Read on a lazy summer day at the beach.Brynn Turner desperately wishes she had it together but her personal life is like a ping-pong match thats left her scared and hurt after so many attempts to get itFrom New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a friends-to-frenemies-to-sisters story? And then add in a love story (okay two love stories). Shake. Stir. Read on a lazy summer day at the beach.Brynn Turner desperately wishes she had it together but her personal life is like a ping-pong match thats left her scared and hurt after so many attempts to get it right. In search of a place to lick her wounds and get a fresh start she heads back home to Wildstone.And then theres Kinsey Davis who after battling serious health issues her entire twenty-nine years of life is tired of hoping for . . . well anything. She's

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Everyone at the prestigious Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be....that its just a matter of time until they realize that they are actually in love. When Luke Morrissey shows up on the Bexley campus his presence immediately shakes things up. Charlie and Luke are drawn to each other the moment they meet giving Sage theEveryone at the prestigious Bexley School believes that Sage Morgan and Charlie Carmichael are meant to be....that its just a matter of time until they realize that they are actually in love. When Luke Morrissey shows up on the Bexley campus his presence immediately shakes things up. Charlie and Luke are drawn to each other the moment they meet giving Sage the opportunity to steal away to spend time with Charlies twin brother Nick. But Charlie is afraid of what others will think if he accepts that he has much more than a friendship with Luke. And Sage fears that things with Nick are getting too serious too quickly. The duo will ne

The series features an ancient ongoing battle between two clans of humans who can shapeshift ? ice wolves and scorch dragons ? and follows two siblings who combine the powers of the enemy clans. The first book as yet untitled pubs in winter 2018 and the next two books will follow annually thereafter.

1834. Sophia Thompson wants nothing more than to be one of the famed Bow Street Runners London's most elite corps of detectives. Never mind that a woman has never before joined their ranks--and certainly never mind that her reclusive family has forbidden her from pursuing such an unladylike goal.She gets the chance to prove her capabilities when an urgent letter arrives1834. Sophia Thompson wants nothing more than to be one of the famed Bow Street Runners London's most elite corps of detectives. Never mind that a woman has never before joined their ranks--and certainly never mind that her reclusive family has forbidden her from pursuing such an unladylike goal.She gets the chance to prove her capabilities when an urgent letter arrives from her frantic cousin Daphne begging Sophia to come look into the suspicious death of Daphne's brother.As Sophia begins to unravel the tangled threads of the case--with the help of a charming young policeman--she soon realizes that the murde

From the author of New York Times bestseller UTOPIA FOR REALISTS a revolutionary argument that the innate goodness and cooperation of human beings has been the greatest factor in our success.If one basic principle has served as the bedrock of bestselling author Rutger Bregman's thinking it is that every progressive idea -- whether it was the abolition of slavery theFrom the author of New York Times bestseller UTOPIA FOR REALISTS a revolutionary argument that the innate goodness and cooperation of human beings has been the greatest factor in our success.If one basic principle has served as the bedrock of bestselling author Rutger Bregman's thinking it is that every progressive idea -- whether it was the abolition of slavery the advent of democracy women's suffrage or the ratification of marriage equality -- was once considered radical and dangerous by the mainstream opinion of its time. With Humankind he brings that mentality to bear against one of our most entrenched ideas:

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman comes a compelling new domestic suspense novel about a family who is forever changed when a stranger arrives at their door.THE TRUTHSisters Kate and Lauren meet for Sunday lunch every week without fail especially after the loss of their father.THE LIEBut a knock at the door isFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman comes a compelling new domestic suspense novel about a family who is forever changed when a stranger arrives at their door.THE TRUTHSisters Kate and Lauren meet for Sunday lunch every week without fail especially after the loss of their father.THE LIEBut a knock at the door is about to change everything. A young woman by the name of Jess holds a note with the results of a DNA test claiming to be their half sister.THE UNTHINKABLEAs the fallout starts it's clear that they are all hiding secrets and perhaps this family isn&#

On a hot day in Bethlehem a 12-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city an act they deem forbidden and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer her mothers response only intensifies aOn a hot day in Bethlehem a 12-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city an act they deem forbidden and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer her mothers response only intensifies a sense of shame: ?You exist too much? she tells her daughter.Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East?from New York to Jordan Lebanon and Palestine?Zaina Arafats debut novel traces her protagonists progress from blushing teen to sought-after D

These impossibly cheerful essays on the routine horrors of the present era explain everything from the resurgence of measles to the fiasco of the presidency.In Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why acclaimed Washington Post satirist Alexandra Petri offers perfectly logical reassuring reasons for everything that has happened in recent American politics and culture that will inThese impossibly cheerful essays on the routine horrors of the present era explain everything from the resurgence of measles to the fiasco of the presidency.In Nothing Is Wrong and Here Is Why acclaimed Washington Post satirist Alexandra Petri offers perfectly logical reassuring reasons for everything that has happened in recent American politics and culture that will in no way unsettle your worldview.In essays both new and adapted from her viral Post columns Petri reports that the Trump administration is as competent as it is uncorrupted white supremacy has never been less rampant and men have been silenced for too lon

Have you ever read a suspense novel so good you had to stop and think to yourself How did the author come up with this idea? Their characters? Is some of this story real? For over five years Mark Rubinstein physician psychiatrist and mystery and thriller writer had the chance to ask the most well-known authors in the field just these kinds of questions inHave you ever read a suspense novel so good you had to stop and think to yourself How did the author come up with this idea? Their characters? Is some of this story real? For over five years Mark Rubinstein physician psychiatrist and mystery and thriller writer had the chance to ask the most well-known authors in the field just these kinds of questions in interviews for the Huffington Post.Collected here are interviews with forty-seven accomplished authors including Michael Connelly Ken Follett Meg Gardiner Dennis Lehane Laura Lippman and Don Winslow. These are their personal stories in their own words much of the material never before

Utopia Avenue are the strangest British band you've never heard of. Emerging from London's psychedelic scene in 1967 and fronted by folksinger Elf Holloway guitar demigod Jasper de Zoet and blues bassist Dean Moss Utopia Avenue released only two LPs during its brief and blazing journey from the clubs of Soho and draughty ballrooms to Top of the Pops and the cusp of chartUtopia Avenue are the strangest British band you've never heard of. Emerging from London's psychedelic scene in 1967 and fronted by folksinger Elf Holloway guitar demigod Jasper de Zoet and blues bassist Dean Moss Utopia Avenue released only two LPs during its brief and blazing journey from the clubs of Soho and draughty ballrooms to Top of the Pops and the cusp of chart success to glory in Amsterdam prison in Rome and a fateful American fortnight in the autumn of 1968.David Mitchell's new novel tells the unexpurgated story of Utopia Avenue; of riots in the streets and revolutions in the head; of dru

Utopia Avenue are the strangest British band you've never heard of. Emerging from London's psychedelic scene in 1967 and fronted by folksinger Elf Holloway guitar demigod Jasper de Zoet and blues bassist Dean Moss Utopia Avenue released only two LPs during its brief and blazing journey from the clubs of Soho and draughty ballrooms to Top of the Pops and the cusp of chartUtopia Avenue are the strangest British band you've never heard of. Emerging from London's psychedelic scene in 1967 and fronted by folksinger Elf Holloway guitar demigod Jasper de Zoet and blues bassist Dean Moss Utopia Avenue released only two LPs during its brief and blazing journey from the clubs of Soho and draughty ballrooms to Top of the Pops and the cusp of chart success to glory in Amsterdam prison in Rome and a fateful American fortnight in the autumn of 1968.David Mitchell's new novel tells the unexpurgated story of Utopia Avenue; of riots in the streets and revolutions in the head; of dru

An immigrant's mysterious death sets off a chilling hunt for the truth--a gripping crime novel from the author of Missing Presumed.Newly married and navigating life with a toddler as well as her adopted adolescent son Manon Bradshaw is happy to be working part-time in the cold cases department of the Cambridgeshire police force a job which allows her to potter inAn immigrant's mysterious death sets off a chilling hunt for the truth--a gripping crime novel from the author of Missing Presumed.Newly married and navigating life with a toddler as well as her adopted adolescent son Manon Bradshaw is happy to be working part-time in the cold cases department of the Cambridgeshire police force a job which allows her to potter in coffee in hand and log on for a spot of internet shopping--precisely what she had in mind when she thought of work-life balance. But beneath the surface Manon is struggling with the day-to-day realities of what she assumed would be domestic bliss: fights about

From the New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Eligible a novel that imagines a deeply compelling what-might-have-been: What if Hillary Rodham hadnt married Bill Clinton? In 1971 Hillary Rodham is a young woman full of promise: Life magazine has covered her Wellesley commencement speech shes attending Yale Law School and shes on the forefront ofFrom the New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Eligible a novel that imagines a deeply compelling what-might-have-been: What if Hillary Rodham hadnt married Bill Clinton? In 1971 Hillary Rodham is a young woman full of promise: Life magazine has covered her Wellesley commencement speech shes attending Yale Law School and shes on the forefront of student activism and the womens rights movement. And then she meets Bill Clinton. A handsome charismatic southerner and fellow law student Bill is already planning his political career. In each other the two find a profound intellectual emotional and physical connection

A case of secret identities finds reunited lovers on opposite sides of the law in this fun flirty Regency romance.There's only one case Bow Street agent Alex Harland Earl of Melton hasn't cracked: the identity of the mysterious woman who stole a kiss from him before he left for war. He's neither forgotten--nor forgiven--her for leaving him wanting. When he startsA case of secret identities finds reunited lovers on opposite sides of the law in this fun flirty Regency romance.There's only one case Bow Street agent Alex Harland Earl of Melton hasn't cracked: the identity of the mysterious woman who stole a kiss from him before he left for war. He's neither forgotten--nor forgiven--her for leaving him wanting. When he starts investigating the Nightjar an elusive London jewel thief he keeps running into the alluring Emmy Danvers who stirs feelings he hasn't felt in years.Even though Emmy's loved Alex for years she can't risk revealing her heart or her ide

Meet the best friends at 86Twenty-Third Avenue. DEL loves LOTS of things! The Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe. Ginormous family dinners. And of course her best-friend-cousin Alma. ALMA loves her abuelitas tasty empanadas. Her old home by the lake. And soon shell love living in the same place as her best-friend-cousin Del. Yet despite having Del by her side AlmaMeet the best friends at 86 Twenty-Third Avenue. DEL loves LOTS of things! The Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe. Ginormous family dinners. And of course her best-friend-cousin Alma. ALMA loves her abuelitas tasty empanadas. Her old home by the lake. And soon shell love living in the same place as her best-friend-cousin Del.Yet despite having Del by her side Alma isnt quite sure she fits in with their family at 86 Twenty-Third Avenue. Its a new life and its all so different. When Del finds a special item at a neighbors stoop sale she gets so excited by the magic luck it brings?but doesnt see that its driving the two best frie

This Knight of the Crown is driven by a painful past and a patient fury? and his entire life is a lie. Sir Carlton Morley is famously possessed of extraordinary will singular focus and a merciless sense of justice. As a man he secured his fortune and his preeminence as Scotland Yard's ruthless Chief Inspector. As a decorated soldier he was legend for his unflinchingThis Knight of the Crown is driven by a painful past and a patient fury? and his entire life is a lie.Sir Carlton Morley is famously possessed of extraordinary will singular focus and a merciless sense of justice. As a man he secured his fortune and his preeminence as Scotland Yard's ruthless Chief Inspector. As a decorated soldier he was legend for his unflinching trigger finger his precision in battle and his imperturbable strength. But as a boy he was someone else. A twin a thief and a murderer until tragedy reshaped him.Now he stalks the night in search of redemption and retribution vowing to never give into temp

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her breathtaking Psy-Changeling Trinity series with a mating that shouldnt exist? Alpha wolf Selenka Durevs devotion to her pack is equaled only by her anger at anyone who would harm those under her care. That currently includes the empaths whove flowed into her city for a symposium that is a security nightmareNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her breathtaking Psy-Changeling Trinity series with a mating that shouldnt exist? Alpha wolf Selenka Durevs devotion to her pack is equaled only by her anger at anyone who would harm those under her care. That currently includes the empaths whove flowed into her city for a symposium that is a security nightmare a powder keg just waiting for a match. Ethan Night is an Arrow who isnt an Arrow. Numb and disengaged from the world hes loyal only to himself. Assigned as part of the security force at a world-first symposium he carries a dark agenda tied to the power-hungry

USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon launches a new series about three young women who become friends when the live Tweeting of a disastrous date leads them to discover they've all been duped by the same man.Samiah Brooks never thought she would be that girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timingUSA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon launches a new series about three young women who become friends when the live Tweeting of a disastrous date leads them to discover they've all been duped by the same man.Samiah Brooks never thought she would be that girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date just revealed the painful truth: she's been catfished by a three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah-along with his two other girlfriends London and Taylor-have gone viral online. Now the three new besties are making a pact to spend the next six months investing in themselves. No men no dating and no

A new novel funny wise moving true as only Lisa Alther can write (?she had me laughing at 4 in the morning? ?Doris Lessing) set on a cruise ship about a woman a doctor in charge of the ships clinic recovering from the loss of her longtime female lover a much-admired writer and coping with the high-wire madcappery of cruise ship life as she reckons with her pastA new novel funny wise moving true as only Lisa Alther can write (?she had me laughing at 4 in the morning? ?Doris Lessing) set on a cruise ship about a woman a doctor in charge of the ships clinic recovering from the loss of her longtime female lover a much-admired writer and coping with the high-wire madcappery of cruise ship life as she reckons with her past and feels her way into the future.(less)

?Smart fun fast-paced.??Helen Hoang USA Today-bestselling author on How to Hack a Heartbreak You cant put a filter on reality. Bree Bozeman isnt exactly pursuing the life of her dreams. Then again she isnt too sure what those dreams are. After dropping out of college shes living a pretty chill life in the surf community of Pacific Beach San Diego?if ?chill??Smart fun fast-paced.??Helen Hoang USA Today-bestselling author on How to Hack a HeartbreakYou cant put a filter on reality.Bree Bozeman isnt exactly pursuing the life of her dreams. Then again she isnt too sure what those dreams are. After dropping out of college shes living a pretty chill life in the surf community of Pacific Beach San Diego?if ?chill? means delivering food as a GrubGetter and if it means ?uneventful?.But when Bree starts a new Instagram account ? @bree by thesea ? one of her posts gets a signal boost from none other than wildly popular self-help guru Demi DiPalma owner of a lifestyle brand empire. Suddenly Bree j

A memoir about one mans strange upbringing in a family fanatically devoted to honestyRaised in what he affectionately calls ?our little honesty cult? Michael Leviton was ingrained with his parents core philosophy: You do not tell any lies; you do not withhold the truth; and you speak your mind always regardless of how offensive or hurtful your opinions may be. ForA memoir about one mans strange upbringing in a family fanatically devoted to honestyRaised in what he affectionately calls ?our little honesty cult? Michael Leviton was ingrained with his parents core philosophy: You do not tell any lies; you do not withhold the truth; and you speak your mind always regardless of how offensive or hurtful your opinions may be. For young Michael this freedom to be yourself?despite being bullied and ostracized at school?felt liberating. by the time Leviton was 29 years old he had told three (what most people would consider) lies in his entire life.But his parents enthusiasm for ?just being hones

A year in the life of New York City's premier beekeeper who charmingly chronicles his adventures and the quirky personalities he encounters while spreading his infinite knowledge of and passion for the remarkable honey bee.Andrew Cot takes readers through the world of Big Apple beekeeping complete with its eccentric players rivalries and celebrations. But Cot'sA year in the life of New York City's premier beekeeper who charmingly chronicles his adventures and the quirky personalities he encounters while spreading his infinite knowledge of and passion for the remarkable honey bee.Andrew Cot takes readers through the world of Big Apple beekeeping complete with its eccentric players rivalries and celebrations. But Cot's travels as an apiarist go far beyond city limits from rural Uganda to warn-torn Iraq from a remote Chinese hospital to Paris's Notre Dame to the rocky regions of Kenya to remote Fijian islands--anywhere that honey bees can thrive and improve the lives o