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A gripping and incisive psychological gameshow drama from one of the biggest stars in Korean fiction, author of million-copy bestseller The Dallergut Dream Department Store. Eight unsuspecting people receive an invitation to participate in a new reality show called Break Room. But what starts as an opportunity for fame is quickly revealed to be something far more unsettling when they learn how they were chosen--voted in by their respective coworkers as "the office villain." Among them is an imposter--a mole planted by the show's producers. The only way to win the prize money is to uncover the saboteur before time runs out. As alliances shift and paranoia festers, the contestants begin to realize that the true challenge isn't surviving the show--it's facing their own selves. Welcome . . . Step into the world of the reality show, Break Room, where every smile hides suspicion, and every word could be a clue.

This captivating sequel to The Buried and the Bound draws readers into the twisted and irresistible world of the Fair Folk.As a new coven, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan faced evil and triumphed; now, all that’s left is to put their lives back together. But everything changes with the arrival of strange visitors to Blackthorn: the Summer Court, a nomadic community of Fair Folk from deep in Elphame. They’ve come to take back something that belongs to them—something Leo’s not willing to lose.Refusing to give up without a fight, he makes a risky deal with the Summer Court’s princess and regent. The challenge she proposes sends Coven Blackthorn into the farthest, wildest reaches of Elphame.But when you play games with the Fair Folk, even winning has a cost.

In this new mystery from CL Montblanc, the author of Pride or Die, two internet enemies are forced to work together after a true crime meetup turns into a deadly case of its own.Seventeen-year-old Sam Tombs hopes to get more eyes on the videos they make to raise awareness of crimes against LGBTQ+ teens. A true crime content creator event seems like the perfect opportunity to grow their channel—until the group becomes stranded at an eerie Victorian mansion, and one of them is killed in the night.Sam’s alibi, and the only person they can trust, happens to be their mean, dorky internet nemesis Dylan. But the two must now put aside their rivalry and use their investigative skills to figure out who among the remaining teens is the killer, before their own deaths become tomorrow’s trending content.

My Three Dogs is a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, about humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption -- separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. Cameron's signature style shines in this whirlwind of a novel that showcases how determination, instinct, and love can make a family whole once more.

The first systemic analysis of time travel as narrative device, Edward Royston's Transgressing Time argues that as a fictional conceit, time travel can most fruitfully be understood from a narratological perspective that sidesteps questions of its plausibility. In service of this goal, Royston identifies the precise narrative device, "anachronic metalepsis," that powers time travel. Existing at the confluence of narrative's power to manipulate temporality and fiction's power to transgress and displace across ontological boundaries, anachronic metalepsis demonstrates that the power of narrative itself is what enables time travel. Royston bolsters this concept through readings of classics such as Back to the Future and Octavia E. Butler's Kindred, contemporary works such as the video game Outer Wilds and Scott Alexander Howard's The Other Valley, and lesser-known works such as the nineteenth-century Spanish novel El Anacron鏕ete. These readings demonstrate how time travel functions acro

An original collection of interwoven short stories set in the Wild Cards universe, created by the globally bestselling author of A Game of Thrones 'A complex, intricately imagined universe' Telegraph

Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince collide in this royal-inspired romantasy; the sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Rose Bargain. Wed to one brother.In love with the other.Having won the hand of the faerie King Bram, Ivy is now Queen of England.But with his ascension to the throne, Bram unleashed the fae into the human world. After hundreds of years of being kept from their favourite playthings, the Others are looking to make up for lost time ...and they do, with wicked revelry that sweeps through the country.To survive, Ivy acts the sweet, devoted wife. Behind the smile, she plots to banish her husband, save her sister Lydia, and reunite with the love of her life, Emmett.Yet Emmet and Lydia are trapped in the Otherworld, where the fae games are deadlier than ever and a queen must play most viciously of all. Or see herself dethroned.Forbidden romance, deceptive bargains, and lethal court intrigue intertwine in this mesmerizing fae romantasy sequel that wil

"A poetic gem of a book that will linger in your soul long after the final page. ” XIRAN JAY ZHAO, bestselling author of Iron Widow

Ramona Spellstar is back for a new term at the Wands Away School and she’s going to be learning spells! First, they need to find their special magic wand, but there’s a new student who seems to be causing a lot of trouble . . .As sparks start to fly and spells cause chaos, will Ramona be able to bring her friends together?Collect your magical badges with Ramona and her friends in this brand new series packed with fun and friendship from bestselling illustrator, Emma Farrarons. A charming and magical fully illustrated series in spot colour for 5+ emerging readers about first experiences.

When you step outside the world you know, adventure blossoms!A flower grows in a garden. The other flowers are happy with the same fence, the same sky, but Little Flower longs for something new. He wants to see the world. So, the gardener pops him in a pot and takes him on an adventure. The flower travels far and wide, feeling the rush of the sea and the wind, discovering new soils and new horizons. The world is more wonderful than he could ever have imagined. When he returns home, he tells his friends about his adventures, and next time, they all come along.This gorgeous, sweet and laugh-out-loud story from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Philippa Rice is a joyful antidote to digital fatigue and restless scrolling. It’s a vibrant reminder that the world is still full of wonder -- if only we open ourselves to new feelings, new places and new adventures.

A deeply satisfying, laugh-out-loud treasure trove of visual tricks and rhyming reveals, destined to become a picture-book classic!Is this a pear? No, it’s a bear!This delightfully clever picture book is full of visual tricks and rhyming reveals to inspire wonder while making you chuckle – brought to life by an Oscar-nominated animator and based on his seven-year-old son's original idea and drawings!Through the hole in the page, you might see a plum . . . or a spider . . . or a spoon. But turn the page to see the full picture and – SURPRISE! – it's something unexpected: the moon, a tiger, even a hippo’s bum!This deceptively simple picture-book debut by father-and-son duo Dan and Finn Ojari uses bold, stylish art, rhyming call-and-response text, and clever cut-through holes that play with shape and colour to create a deeply satisfying read-aloud experience for children of two and up and their adults.

A young woman is drawn into a group of revolutionaries in this stunning novel from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of FlashlightA young fugitive is drawn into a group of revolutionaries in this stunning, Pulitzer Prize-nominated novel.‘I couldn’t put American Woman down’ Joan Didion‘A fascinating portrait of dangerous fragility’ New York TimesOn the run after an act of violence against the American government, twenty-five-year-old Jenny Shimada is drawn into caring for three younger fugitives. One of them, the kidnapped granddaughter of a San Francisco millionaire, has become a national celebrity for joining her captors’ revolutionary cell.Yet as Jenny and her charges pursue their destinies from an old farmhouse in upstate New York to California, isolation turns to paranoia and their radical ideals soon begin to fracture.‘Beautiful… A work of real achievement’ Jennifer Egan‘Mesmerising’ Vanity Fair‘Riveting, deeply affecting’ Jhumpa Lahiri'Amazing…compelling’ Los Angeles Times

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDWinner of the Dublin Impac International PrizeWinner of Best Foreign Novel Award Weshanhu AwardWinner of the Grinzane AwardWinner of the Prix DeauvilleWinner of the Ambassador Book AwardWinner of the Medici Book Club PrizeWinner of the Aspen Literary Prize'A wow of a novel – rich, humane, brilliantly written and as deep as it is wide' The Times____________________________________New York, August 1974: a man is walking in the sky. Between the newly built Twin Towers, the man twirls through the air. Far below, the lives of complete strangers spin towards each other: Corrigan, a radical Irish monk working in the Bronx; Claire, a delicate Upper East Side housewife reeling from the death of her son; Lara, a drug-addled young artist; Gloria, solid and proud despite decades of hardship; Tillie, a hooker who used to dream of a better life; and Jazzlyn, her beautiful daughter raised on promises that reach beyond the skyline of New York.In the shadow of one reckl

'A great book and a marvellously crafted story' Roddy Doyle____________________________________Zoli Novotna is a poet by accident as much as desire. As Fascism spreads over Czechoslovakia, she and her grandfather flee an unspeakable loss to join a clan of fellow Romani harpists. As Zoli shapes the ancient songs to her times, she finds her gift embraced – by her own people, and, for the first time, by the world outside their circle.But Zoli has become an instrument herself – wielded by the hands of the powerful. And her greatness in her art will see her severed and exiled from the people and tradition she loves, setting her on a path she must tread alone…'A hymn to specificity, a clamour against homogenisation … With each voice McCann performs an astonishing feat' Richard Eyre, Guardian'A writer of large and driving vision … Zoli contains passages of stunning lyricism and sharp ironic force' New York Times'Poetic and beautifully observed' Daily Telegraph

The action-packed new series for fans who can’t get enough of K-Pop Demon Hunters!Hana and her K-Pop Crew are back at for another new adventure!At K-Pop Academy, the friends are preparing for their midyear exams. In order to pass, they must achieve flawlesskalgunmu (synchronized choreography), but it is proving harder than it looks. A legendary crystal drum promises to ‘hold the heartbeat of idols past’, so surely it will help! But, the drum’s untested magic drives them into rivalry instead of rhythm.To pass their exams — and survive the term — the group must learn that true harmony comes from trust, not shortcuts, and there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’. Including:Heart-pumping actionCatchy K-Pop tunesForever friendsReturn to the stage and dance your way into the Huntr/x fandom with a fresh new crew of soul-searching, demon-fighting performers. The K-POP ACADEMY SERIES so far: Book 1: The Stage of ShadowsBook 2: The Cursed SpotlightComing soon in the K-POP ACADEMY seres: Book 4: The Guardians'

A WATERSTONES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEARA LITERARY REVIEW CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT'A masterful voice in the mystery world' S. J. BENNETTCHRISTMAS EVE, 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny libel case involving London's most famous music hall star and its most notorious tabloid newspaper, but the Inner Temple remains as quiet and calm as ever. Quiet, that is, until the mummified hand arrives in the post...While the hand's recipient, Temple Treasurer Sir William Waring, is rightfully shaken, Gabriel is filled with curiosity. Who would want to send such a thing? And why? But as more parcels arrive - one with fatal consequences - Gabriel realises that it is not Sir William who is the target, but the Temple itself.Someone is holding a grudge that has led to at least one death. It is up to Gabriel, and Constable Wright of the City of London Police, to find out who before the body count gets any higher. The game's afoot

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain.Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there's also her growing feelings for the kingpin's tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff's hand.With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff's web of lies becomes harder to spin. And

An unforgettable collaboration between award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the #1 international bestselling writer Harlan Coben.An unforgettable collaboration between an award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the and #1 internationally bestselling writer Harlan Coben.'A tour de force thriller. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!' Lucy Foley'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell'Savvy, smart and suspenseful' Val McDermid---------Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge.But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy - as well as absolute discretion.Halfway across the globe, one of the world’s most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Mag

Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting picture book by GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Laufey.Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream: to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H’Opera House draws near, Mei Mei diligently practises playing her violin, yet struggles with her unsettled nerves. What will happen if she hits a wrong note?This charming story features the debut authorship of world-renowned musician Laufey, who provides a comforting tale of honing confidence and child-friendly definitions of musical terminology. The cosy illustrations have been provided by multi-award-winning illustrator Lauren O'Hara. Her cuddly colour palette provides a world children will want to explore again and again! Join Mei Mei in this touching story about embracing imperfections and finding the courage to pursue your dreams. Perfect for young readers learning about perseverance, this story will inspire children to believe in their own unique talents a

Trees and Forests of the World explores the world's trees and forests, challenging established perspectives on fundamental questions in an effort to better understand the use and management of the world's forests.

The four elements. What a wondrous thing. At least, they were until Nova realized they were indeed a real thing. Not only that, but she is one of the Royal Elemental Wolves. Alpha Xavier, he wants to give his mate all of his love, all of his care. He wants to spoil her and treat her like his princess. One problem, she doesn't know how to handle his love. Nova Moon, former Omega of The Emerald Sun pack, she's battered and scared out of her mind. Her body is covered in scars, cuts, and bruises. She's afraid of love, and rejection especially now that she's an elemental. Will he accept her and then they'll work it out? Or will she run away, just like how she got there in the first place.The man roughly grabbed my arm making me wince, and I turned my head to face Genesis, Lyric, and Seven. They were staring at the man with pure hatred, willing to launch themselves at him if he did anything to me. "Most people don't know this symbol my dear, but oh I do." He cackled, turning my arm over to r

★ 暢銷奇幻話題作品，Goodreads年度提名★ 《基督山恩仇記》浪漫暗黑重述版，復仇 × 魔法 × 舊愛重燃★ 姐妹情誼與致命愛火交織，張力爆棚★ 獨立書店熱銷、Waterstones入圍肯定The instant-bestselling romantic fantasy retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo, where a girl seeks revenge against those who betrayed her—including the boy she loved—now in paperback!Three hundred and sixty-four days.Framed for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down her days in prison until she can exact revenge on Mazin, the boy responsible for her downfall, the boy she once loved—and still can't forget. When she discovers a fellow prisoner may have the key to exacting that vengeance—a stolen djinn treasure—they execute a daring escape together and search for the hidden treasure.Armed with dark magic and a new identity, Dania enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family, even though Mazin stands in her way. But seeking revenge becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse, especially when an undeniable fire still burns between them, and the power to destroy her e

A bold new framework for successfully navigating complicated interactions at work and at home—by one of the first leadership coaches to infuse her work with an equity lens and propose spaces for connection that require accountability with generosityWe all have that moment we wish we could do over. Maybe it was a comment you made at work. Maybe a look you gave a loved one. These moments can cause real, lasting damage and they happen when we are misaligned with who we aspire to be. In this book, Aiko Bethea teaches us how live every moment intentionally by introducing the "Anchored-Aligned-Accountable" framework:Transformation requires that we areanchoredin our values, our intention and impact arealigned,andwe areaccountableto ourselves and others.Bethea has spent her life helping folksenvision and pursuetheir aspirational selves, including becoming the leaders they want to be, both at work and in life. By taking the reader through real-life scenarios from her career, and situations she’

What kind of swing is it, Ladybug?Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? Does it come with a big hug? Or a sweet-smelling flower?Follow Ladybug as she tries out different swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There is a friendship swing. A rainbow swing. A swing that goes deep underwater and another that soars through the sky.There's a sleepy one that invites you to dream deeply and a swing that proves to be a little risky!Which one will Ladybug like best?An energetic and playful story in a distinctive format where the story is read vertically and with a gatefold at the end that reveals an extra special swing!From a rising star in the picture book space, Abi Bi--winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration in 2024.

An unmissable, hardcover deluxe limited edition of the first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series: the story that inspired a major motion picture and captivated millions of teen and adult readers worldwide.This collector's edition features a stunning, completely foiled case, shimmering unique endpapers, a metallic reimagined cover, gorgeous designed edges, and bonus exclusive content. One choice can transform you.Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions. Her choice will shock her community and herself.But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden--because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous."A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to tu

Returning home after years away, Reece is going to have to avoid her assassin ex-boyfriend as she learns to care for the magical creatures now under her protection. Three years ago, Reece McCarthen solved her problems the best way she could think of: running as far as possible. Abandoned by her childhood sweetheart, she left her gossiping small town, heartbreak, and emotionally distant father in the past. Now, she's happy if not just a bit bored running a magical flower shop with her best friend. Until she receives notice that she's inherited her father's sanctuary for magical creatures. Reece heads back to her cozy, magical town of Honey Brooke that unfortunately still hasn't gotten over that one teeny, tiny fire incident when she was a teenager. What should've been a calm, quiet homecoming turns into chaos incarnate when Reece comes face-to-face with the reason she left in the first place: Laken Augustus. Her ex-boyfriend who seems to have grown up to also be a part-time assassin. It

Soon to be a Netflix Film Featuring a New Essay by Shelby Van Pelt About the Film Set A New York Times Bestseller * A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick"Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut about what it feels like to have love taken away from you, only to find it again in the most unexpected places. . . . Memorable and tender." -- Washington Post "Completely charming."--St. Louis Post-DispatchAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a brilliant, giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a friendship with Tova. Ever the detective

★ 爆笑動物冒險漫畫《The Racc Pack》系列第3集★ 《InvestiGators》✕《The Great Pet Heist》讀者必讀★ 偷東西、越獄、再潛入博物館的瘋狂任務！★ 滿滿笑點的動物竊盜團隊浣熊家族 Dusty、Scraps、ReRe 和朋友因為阻止藝術品竊盜案而成為城市英雄，卻被送進動物園展覽。看似輕鬆的生活其實失去了自由，於是他們決定逃出去。一隻狡猾海狸提出交易：幫她把雕塑偷運進博物館，她就幫忙越獄。於是一場充滿笑點的動物冒險任務展開。The Bins family needs to plan a great escape from the zoo--and quickly!--in this third entry in the hilarious middle grade graphic novel series about a sneaky raccoon family who live life in the trash lane from Stephanie Cooke and Whitney Gardner! After Dusty, Scraps, and ReRe Bins's pursuit of food has the unexpected side effect of thwarting a notorious ring of thieves at the art museum, they are recognized as hometown heroes and put on special exhibition at the zoo to meet their public. At first, the scrappy raccoons and possum are living the good life, full of food and free of responsibility! But despite their celebrity treatment, the trio start to realize the zoo isn't the cushy gig they thought it was--after all, they're stuck behind bars! A conniving

小象第一次露營，堅持自己已經五歲，不需要帶任何玩偶。然而夜色降臨，陌生聲響讓勇氣逐漸消失。此時，一團大人襪子變身「襪蚤」，成為小象最意想不到的守護朋友。一本爆笑、溫暖又貼近孩子情緒的親子共讀繪本。Rollicking and irreverent, this any-time ode to independence--and parental innovation--doubles as the vacation read-aloud of the year. Don't leave home without it (spare socks optional)! This little elephant is going camping for the first time, and does not need to bring ANY STUFFIES. You don't need stuffies in the wild, OK? Not when you're FIVE! Not even when it's dark (very dark) and the sky is endless black, and there are crunchy scrunchy noises all around. Why didn't the grown-up insist on packing stuffies? Enter Sockflea, who may look like a rolled-up ball of grown-up socks, but NO. Sockflea has been sent by the stuffies back home to look after their friend on vacation. Bold, quirky character art by a New York Times-bestselling illustrator meets high action, slapstick humor, and genuine heart in a witty interactive romp. Brimming with personality, this playful picture book will charm

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra!Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff.Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?

The half-million-copy bestselling literary puzzle--the most difficult-to-solve ever written--now for a whole new generation of puzzle enthusiasts. Six murders. One hundred pages. Millions of possible combinations . . . but only one is correct. Can you solve Torquemada's murder mystery? In 1934, the Observer's cryptic crossword compiler, Edward Powys Mathers (aka Torquemada), released a novel that was simultaneously a murder mystery and the most fiendishly difficult literary puzzle ever written. The pages have been printed in an entirely haphazard order, but it is possible--through logic and intelligent reading--to sort the pages into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and their respective murderers. Only four puzzlers have ever solved the mystery of Cain's Jawbone: do you have what it takes to join their ranks? Please note: this puzzle is extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.

An inspiring picture book biography of a UN Peace Medal recipient who used his songs--and his silence--to fight fascism, oppression, and violence. One day in Catalonia, Spain, eleven-year-old Pau Casals was captivated by the cello--setting him on a path toward international fame (as a cellist) and extraordinary courage (as an advocate for social justice). Playing the cello would take Pau all over the world, performing in palaces, concert halls, even the White House. People called him Pablo Casals now, and he was famous and beloved. But when the events of Spanish Civil War and World War II left his homeland ruled by a dictator, Pablo made a dramatic decision: he would silence his music until Spain was free. Would the world ever hear his cello sing again? Illustrated in vibrant, joyous color by Catalonian artist Mariona Cabassa, Music and Silence introduces children to a man who was not just a master of the cello, but a remarkable model of sacrifice and artistic protest. After the story,

《New York Times》暢銷作家Jordan Ifueko首部中階小說，將舞台設在光鮮卻失序的未來洛杉磯。本書描寫十三歲的Valentine為尋找失蹤的姊姊Mango，循著神祕簡訊來到一間波霸奶茶店，卻意外被捲入「Genie Realm」。在那裡，孩子化身為「genies」，透過實現願望為掌控Gloss Angeles的巨型企業Trio Trust提供能量。若想回到現實、救回姊姊，她只能參加殘酷的Genie Game，在願望競賽中以智慧與膽識爭取勝利。隨著排名攀升，閃亮舞台下的黑暗逐漸浮現。本書節奏明快，融合奇幻、企業陰謀與姊妹情誼，既具娛樂張力，也帶出對權力與公平的思索，是一部兼具想像力與思辨性的成長故事。From New York Tim es bestselling author Jordan Ifueko comes a dazzling middle-grade debut set in a glitzy, dystopian Los Angeles where a girl mustcompete in a magical competition to rescue her forgotten sister - armed only with her brain, her boldness and a talking boba shop.One wish could change everything. But what if the game is rigged? Thirteen-year-old Valentine Adesanya is desperate to find her missing big sister, Mango. So w hen a mysterious text from Mango leads her to a boba shop, Valentine follow s. But w hen she arrives, instead of finding her sister, she's pulled into the Genie Realm, a magical w orld w here kids become 'genies' and grant w ishes to pow er the Trio Tr

The Mother-Daughter Book Club is Susan Patterson's new novel, the follow-up to Things I Wish I Told My Mother--the New York Times bestselling, book-club favorite praised as "This book will win your heart" (Elin Hilderbrand). Between their busy lives and their far-flung residences, the Mother-Daughter Book Club--four longtime friends and their five daughters--more often discuss the books on their nightstands via 2 a.m. texts than in-person meetings. And maybe it's just as well, after what happened at their last get-together... So it's an emotional reunion when they finally gather again, this time on the spectacular shores of Italy's Lake Como. Sightseeing excursions, "Como-politan"-fueled reminiscing, and a hint of vacation romance all build toward the book club's trademark "Night of Secrets." These friends, and sometime rivals, are close readers--of novels, memoirs, and of each other. But as the years and the distance cast shadows and doubt, confidences and sympathies turn into sur

Uplifting, poignant healing fiction from a Japanese bestselling author—brand new for 2025!For readers who loved Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is in the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, this enchanting novel lingers in the heart long after the final page.As the last petal falls, the final page is turned…Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop—a magical haven for book lovers that appears only during the brief cherry blossom season.Hidden among drifting pink petals, the shop quietly welcomes those weighed down by regrets and lingering sorrow. Inside, the mysterious young bookseller Sakura and her wise calico cat Kobako wait patiently for visitors in search of comfort.Told across the rhythm of the four seasons, each visitor arrives carrying a book that somehow bridges their past and present. Within the bookshop’s antique shelves and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako gently guide their guests toward understanding and acceptanc

米利安是一名高利貸者的女兒，為了拯救貧困的家，她硬起心腸代父討債，竟意外獲得了「將銀變成金」的名聲。這項謠言引來了極北之境的「星辰之王」，冷酷的冬之精靈。他給米利安一個不可能的任務：將精靈的銀幣變成黃金。若成功，她將成為冬之王后；若失敗，她將化為冰雕。與此同時，公爵之女伊琳娜正被父親當作換取權力的籌碼，準備嫁給年輕的沙皇，但她發現沙皇體內竟寄宿著吞噬火焰的惡魔……三位身份迥異的女孩，在這個永恆寒冬的邊緣，必須聯手編織一張足以欺騙神靈與惡魔的網，才能守護她們所愛的一切。'I couldn’t put it down' – Katherine Arden, author of the Winternight trilogyRumours have drawn unexpected attention – and now her life hangs in the balance. From the author of the award-winning Uprooted, Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver is a rich, original tale inspired by the folktale of Rumpelstiltskin.Will dark magic claim their home?Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is too kind-hearted to collect his debts. They face poverty, until Miryem hardens her own heart and takes up his work in their village.Her success creates a rumour that she can turn silver into gold, attracting the fairy king of winter himself. He sets her an impossible challenge – and if she fails, she will die. Yet if she triumphs, it may mean a fate

Sing, read and listen along with this fabulous collection of illustrated songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books!As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful of Songs contains ten of her songs, based on Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, including What the Ladybird Heard, Cave Baby, One Mole Digging a Hole, Tyrannosaurus Drip, There's an Owl in my Towel and more!This beautiful songbook treasury is illustrated throughout with the wonderful artwork of Lydia Monks, David Roberts, Nick Sharratt, Emily Gravett and Rebecca Cobb.Scan the QR code to enjoy all the songs performed by Julia herself. Which will be familiar to anyone who has heard them on TV or radio or enjoyed one of Julia's live performances.With a beautiful cover, a foreword by the author, and scores so anyone can perform these songs, this is the perfect gift for all fans of Julia Donaldson.