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Nora Hale is Austin’s go-to wedding whisperer: color-coded timelines, disaster-proof spreadsheets, and zero emotional attachments. But when she’s hired to orchestrate a luxury Hill Country ceremony for her ex’s fiancée (awkward) and collides with the groom’s impossibly charming brother, Luca Reyes, her tidy world tilts. Between flower-crown fiascos, a runaway bartender, and two bachelor/-ette weekends that threaten to derail the big day, Nora discovers that controlling everything means feeling… nothing.

How Things Work is the perfect listen for young listeners who are curious to learn about the extraordinary phenomenon and principles of science that have resulted in the inventions of gadgets, modes of transport, computers, nuclear energy, and a lot more that have improved the quality of our lives in terms of time and money.

For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed stenciled edges while the special edition supply lasts. After a life on the streets Rolan is chosen to apprentice under a feared monster hunter to slay Cryptics—deadly magical creatures born of secrets in this middle grade fantasy...

The wunderkind chef of an acclaimed restaurant is reunited with “the one that got away” when she’s hired to cater her wedding in this charming, full-cast queer rom-com, perfect for fans of Alison Cochrun and Casey McQuiston, by TV writer and former BuzzFeed personality Ash Perez. What...

Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforgettable characters—a short novel and a long novella that will thrill fans of space adventures, mystery, and intergalactic intrigue in this...

From the author of the Oprah Book Club Pick Dream State, a riveting and profoundly moving story collection by a writer “uncannily in tune with the heartbreak and absurdity of domestic life” (Los Angeles Times). A boy on the edge of adolescence fears his mother might be a robot; a...

In this captivating poetry collection by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, the power of words becomes a force to reckon with. Through poignant verses written both before and during the COVID-19 global health pandemic, Ali-Coleman weaves a tapestry of emotions that delve into the ongoing struggle for the liberation of Black people in America. This audiobook includes never-before-heard instrumental accompaniment to many of the book's poems, with the author singing on some of the tracks, adding to the theatrical element of some of the pieces.

Ünlü yazar Gustav von Aschenbach, dinlenmek ve zihnini toparlamak için Venedik’e gelir. Ancak burada karşılaştığı “kusursuz güzellik”, onda beklenmedik bir sarsıntı yaratır; hayranlık, giderek kontrol edilemez bir takıntıya dönüşür. Şehrin üzerinde dolaşan gizli bir salgın tehdidi, Aschenbach’ın iç dünyasındaki çözülmeyi daha da hızlandırır. Güzellik, arzu ve sanat arasında sıkışan bir insanın sessiz yenilgisi… Venedik’te Ölüm, Thomas Mann’ın zarif diliyle; tutkunun, itibarın ve iradenin nasıl kırılabileceğini çarpıcı biçimde anlatan modern bir klasik.

Değişen Kafalar’da Thomas Mann, kadim bir Hint hikâyesinden yola çıkarak kimliğin en kırılgan yerini hedef alır: “Ben” dediğimiz şey, akılda mı yaşar, bedende mi? Bir kaza sonucu başlar yer değiştirir; sevgi, sadakat ve tutku ise bu beklenmedik değişimin içinde yönünü kaybeder. Aynı yüz, başka bir zihinle; aynı zihin, başka bir bedenle yaşamak zorunda kalınca, aşk bile kendi gerçeğini sorgulamaya başlar. Mann’ın ironisi, anlatının her kıvrımında hissedilir: Kahramanlar “doğru” olanı ararken, okur da bir sorunun etrafında dönüp durur. Seçim kime aittir?

In Unbreakable(ish), Ali Ingersoll takes you on a wild, hilarious, and deeply real ride through a life that broke multiple times—then got rebuilt stronger until one minute, she was traveling the world—the next, she was paralyzed from the chest down, directing her own emergency rescue and questioning everything she thought she knew.

Mercier e Camier, prima opera scritta da Beckett in francese, è senz'altro il suo romanzo più divertente. È la storia di due amici che decidono di lasciare la loro città (una mai nominata ma riconoscibile Dublino). Il progetto del viaggio viene frustrato da continui intoppi, contrattempi, incontri con personaggi strani e inquietanti, perfino un omicidio, e i due, alla fine, decideranno di fare ritorno alle rispettive case senza essere andati da nessuna parte, se non al bordello cittadino.

A Globe and Mail Best Book A Guardian Summer Book Pick A CBC Best Canadian Fiction Book of the Year From the bestselling, award-winning author of Funny Boy and The Hungry Ghosts comes a breathtaking reimagining of ancient India through the extraordinary life of Yasodhara, the woman...

An enthralling first novel about a teenage girl who finds refuge -- but perhaps not -- in an 1840s Shaker community. After 15-year-old Polly Kimball sets fire to the family farm, killing her abusive father, she and her young brother find shelter in a Massachusetts Shaker community called the...

Upon his return home from the battlefields of Europe in 1918, Col Blackwood, a UK Army infantry officer, is reunited with his family on Christmas Eve after nearly four years away. In the midst of telling his children a bedtime story, we learn of Artaban, a Magi priest, and the fourth wise man to present gifts to the newborn King. As a result of dissension among his fellow Magians, Artaban has no other choice but to embark on this journey alone. Though his quest is fraught with challenges along the way that test his courage and stir his compassion, his faith never wavers.

Embark on an enlightening journey with "The Second Book"–a luminous path through allegory, philosophy, and the unexplored depths of the human soul. This is not merely a book; it's the spiritual book awaited by generations, a key to unlocking wisdom and self-awareness.

In "perfect" Prairie Village, three estranged adult children unite to clear out their late mom's house. Mom's Amazon addiction thrashes out their family dynamics, secrets, and lies. Reign reunites with her husband, but she has competition. Emma's falling in love with a dreamboat millionaire, but at a high cost, and Ted's falling in love with the family's archenemy. The siblings learn heartrending information that challenges the core of love, marriage, and family. A humorous, heartwarming, and inspirational story, the siblings prove that no one knows and loves you like family.

Fiona Ember’s life in Water Clan isn’t slowing down anytime soon. After several shocking near-deaths and an even more shocking resurrection, Fiona is more determined than ever to unravel the mystery behind who is targeting her group, and why. And after finding out some startling information about her infamous boyfriend’s bloody past, she is eager to come to terms with dating someone so driven to complete his goals.

On Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus is usually alone as Santa delivers toys to children around the world. But this year, she finds herself with a mischievous puppy, who brings endless adventures to her night.

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with Eid al-Fitr.

It’s the beginning of eighth grade, and Nat Beacon is nervous. Not only will she be the New Kid, but the New Kid in a Wheelchair. And the school year starts off rocky: No one seems friendly, and she can’t get to the cafeteria without help. But there are a few bright spots. Namely, her best friend, Hudson; her boyfriend (swoon!), Malik; and her very favorite thing: theater. This year, there’s a middleschool theater competition, and any production that wins their regional competition will get the chance to perform—on a real Broadway stage!