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Poems of migration, womanhood, trauma, and resilience from the celebrated collaborator on Beyonc 's Lemonade and Black Is King, award-winning Somali British poet Warsan Shire. Mama, I made itout of your home, alive, raised by thevoices in my head. With her first full-length poetry collection, Warsan Shire introduces us to a young girl, who, in the absence of a nurturing guide, makes her own stumbling way towards womanhood. Drawing from her own life and the lives of loved ones, as well as pop culture and news headlines, Shire finds vivid, unique details in the experiences of refugees and immigrants, mothers and daughters, Black women, and teenage girls. In Shire's hands, lives spring into fullness. This is noisy life: full of music and weeping and surahs and sirens and birds. This is fragrant life: full of blood and perfume and shisha smoke and jasmine and incense. This is polychrome life: full of henna and moonlight and lipstick and turmeric and kohl. The long-awaited collection from o

A boldly imagined work of magic and adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of Between the World and Me.Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage--and lost his mother and all memory of he

For readers of Meg Wolitzer and Adelle Waldman, and in the tradition of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, a bold and vibrant debut novel about a life-changing friendship, and its collision wi

From Anne Rice, conjurer of the beloved best sellers Interview with a Vampire and Prince Lestat, an ambitious and exhilarating new novel of utopian vision and power, uniting the ancient worlds and the

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller--soon to be a major motion picture starring Amandla Stenberg and Nick Robinson!If you love Eleanor and Park, Hazel and Augustus, and Mia and Adam, you’ll love

We live in a world that is broken. For those who believe that there must be a more efficient way for people to get things done, here from Scrum pioneer Jeff Sutherland is a brilliantly discursive, tho

For romance and urban fantasy fans and readers of Gail Carriger’s Changeless and Cherie Priest’s Boneshaker, this thrilling historical fantasy adventure features warlocks, fairies, and the unforgettab

The great Buddhist classic known as The Way of the Bodhisattva has long been treasured as an indispensable guide to enlightened living. Written in the eighth century by the scholar and saint Shantidev

Smart, sexy, supernatural—the men and women of the Otherworld live and love, fight and die, among us. Unseen and unsuspected, this realm of witches, ghosts, and werewolves is now threatened with expos

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER?Even though Lorana cured the plague that was killing the dragons of Pern, sacrificing her queen dragon in the process, the devastating disease has left too few dragons alive

From award-winning author Shana Abe comes the fifth novel in her paranormal Drakon series—featuring a glittering world of supersensual creatures that can shape-shift from human to smoke to d

Named for a flower whose blood-red sap possesses the power both to heal and poison, Bloodroot is a stunning fiction debut about the legacies—of magic and madness, faith and secrets, passion and loss—t

’Tis the season for mistletoe and holly, Santa . . . and suspense. And the gift that keeps on giving is Ice: premier thriller author Linda Howard’s breathless tale of a man, a woman, and a battle for

A metaphysical tale by the best-selling author of the Christ the Lord series finds contract killer Toby O'Dare accepting a seraph's offer to leave his violent existence in order to save lives, an oppo

A spellbinding novel, at once sweeping and intimate, that spans the Victorian era through the World War I years, and centers around a famous children's book author and the passions, betrayals, and sec

New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard captured the heart of a nation with The Deep End of the Ocean, her celebrated debut novel about mother Beth Cappadora, a child kidnapped, a family

In 1937, Shanghai is the Paris of Asia, a city of great wealth and glamour, the home of millionaires and beggars, gangsters and gamblers, patriots and revolutionaries, artists and warlords. Thanks to

Harris serves up a treat that will capture and enchant audiences everywhere—a big, bold, and irresistible novel about football, family, and secrets.Brady Bledsoe and his mother, Carmyn, have a strong

“A great and almost irresistibly beguiling . . . novelist. . . . [Snow is] enriched by . . . mesmerizing mixes: cruelty and farce, poetry and violence, and a voice whose timbres range from a storytell

At the altar Linda Forrest discovers her fiancee has eloped -- with her own sister! Starting a new life as a mail order bride she finds her husband has a sinister secret, but that no danger can place

Presents a comprehensive guide to the leading gastrointestinal disorders found in women, with advice on the management of diet, weight, and stress levels, and a discussion of the latest medical treatm

A highly original and accessible history of Latin between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries that explores how Latin came to dominate the civic and sacred worlds of Europe and, arguably, the entire

The story of the mother-and-daughter goddesses Demeter and Persephone has seized the imagination of people in every age, from ancient times to the present. Considered today by many to be the archetypa

Outlines a practical program and philosophy for improving daily living, mental and spiritual health, and business proficiency.

A serial killer leaves a college coed to die in the California desert, his signature of fire seared into her flesh....A beautiful Chinese-American detective, recently transferred from Chinatown to the

From multiple award-winning author David Brin comes this extraordinary collection of tales and essays of the near and distant future, as humans and aliens encounter the secrets of the cosmos--and of t

While a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy, the exiled lord Rhodry travels anonymously as a mercenary. Reprint.

Fifteen-year-old Desta belongs to a small, isolated mountain community of Ethiopian Jews. She and her brother and sister leave their aunt and uncle and set out on the long and dangerous trip to freedo

Your baby's second year is a wondrous and challenging experience for parents and child as your baby reaches out physically and emotionally for the world beyond mommy and daddy -- to friends, to toy

★ 電影改編繪本，碧姬公主生日派對大事件！★ 全彩精裝，最適合親子共讀的瑪利歐故事★ 溫馨派對×神祕訪客，冒險即將展開蘑菇王國最重要的一天來了——碧姬公主的生日！瑪利歐、路易吉與所有朋友都準備好盛大慶祝，派對氣氛熱鬧又歡樂。然而，就在大家沉浸於歡笑時，一位神祕訪客突然現身，讓這場生日派對出現意想不到的變化……這場原本溫馨的慶生會，會變成一場新的冒險嗎？Join Mario and his friends for Princess Peach’s birthday in this hardcover picture book based onThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!Mario and everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom are ready to celebrate Princess Peach’s birthday, but events take an unexpected turn with the arrival of a mysterious visitor. Children and Mario fans of all ages will love this full-color hardcover picture book based onThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!

Three middle school students embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives in this spectacular novel about fate and friendship--from the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger. Once there was a tree. There was a tree. There was a tree. Until the tree fell. And then there was a book. When best friends Nomi, Vi, and Arthur were younger, they found a book that could predict the future. It was so very satisfying and comforting to know what was coming. But as the friends drifted apart, they forgot about the book. Except for Nomi. The final prediction says "How do you turn a girl into flame. You'll never be the same." What does it mean? It sounds dangerous--especially with wildfires raging in the distance. Nomi just knows there's a sequel to the book; if only they could find it, everything would make sense. As Nomi teams up once again with Vi and Arthur, they must navigate their complicated feelings about each other, their fears of the unknown, and the risks

Dive into an underwater hide-and-seek adventure! Part of the new Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, this whimsical story by Avani Dwivedi celebrates curiosity and invites readers to seek out the magic that's hidden in the world around them. When Momo's ball falls into the sea, a mysterious ocean creature invites him to play. The two begin a game of hide-and-seek, during which Momo finds a school of fish in the middle of class, a family of seahorses sleeping, a band of Trumpetfish playing their tune... but will he ever find his new friend? Inspired by Avani Dwivedi's childhood in India, this playful story is rich with lush, colorful illustrations and simple text that's perfect for beginning readers. Seuss Studios is a new line of Beginner Books with original stories and art from emerging authors and illustrators. Every Seuss Studios story was inspired by never-before seen sketches from the Dr. Seuss archives, which you can find in t

The New York Times bestselling author illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be creates an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was somthing wild inside of herthat wanted to come out. With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

Explore Hawkins with fan-favorite character Eleven in a novel based on the iconic Netflix series Stranger Things. It's summer vacation, and everyone in Hawkins has plans--everyone except Eleven. She feels trapped by her overprotective father and wants to break out and find a normal teen life like she sees in her magazines. Luckily, Eleven's not alone. Her friend Max needs to flee a troubling home life and an increasingly dangerous older brother. They decide to escape together, and in Hawkins in the summer of 1985, there is only one place to go: the all-new Starcourt Mall. Will midnight movies and an overnight party in the food court be the solution to their problems? Or will Eleven and Max discover that a little freedom can lead to a lot of trouble, and that the ghosts of the past are never far away? Filled with details from Netflix's series Stranger Things, this novel explores Hawkins--and Eleven's place in it--like never before.

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: What would you sacrifice for the person you love? "Symphonic and suspenseful . . . In an epic act of empathy, Bret Anthony Johnston inhabits every point of view, from doomed devotees to perplexed law enforcement."--Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of MarchA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Waco, Texas, 1993. People from all walks of life have arrived to follow the Lamb's gospel--signing over savings and pensions, selling their homes and shedding marriages. They've come here to worship at the feet of a former landscaper turned prophet who is preparing for the End Times with a staggering cache of weapons. Jaye's mother is one of his newest and most devout followers, though Jaye herself has suspicions about the Lamb's methods--and his motives. Roy is the youngest son of the local sheriff, a fourteen-year-old boy with a heart of gold and a nose for trou

Meet the characters from Dr. Seuss's beloved Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in this three-book collection perfect for holiday gifting! Get to know the Grinch, Max, and Cindy-Lou Who with this boxed set ideal for Christmas read-alouds! These sturdy board books feature simple rhyme and colorful illustrations to introduce Dr. Seuss's holiday characters to babies and toddlers. Look for more of these board book introductions to classic Dr. Seuss characters: - I Am the Cat in the Hat - I Am the Lorax - We Are Thing One and Thing Two - We Are the Sneetches

** A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025 **A Bill Gates Top Pick for 2025: 'One of the clearest explanations of the climate challenge I ve read''We urgently need Hannah Ritchie' GUARDIAN'Essential reading' RUTGER BREGMAN'Read this book -- now' MARK LYNASWe can t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it s hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things.With so many conflicting headlines out there, it s tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future.The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, Is it too late? , Won t we run out of minerals? and Are we too polarised? .The second piece of good ne

Love Island meets Lord of the Flies in this must-talk-about-it read, as bingeable as the best reality TV. Lily--a bored, beautiful twenty-something--wakes up on a remote desert compound, alongside nineteen other contestants competing on a massively popular reality show. To win, she must outlast her housemates to stay in the Compound the longest, while competing in challenges for luxury rewards like champagne and lipstick, plus communal necessities to outfit their new home, like food, appliances, and a front door. Cameras are catching all her angles, good and bad, but Lily has no desire to leave: why would she, when the world outside is falling apart? As the competition intensifies, intimacy between the players deepens, and it becomes increasingly difficult to distinguish between desire and desperation. When the unseen producers raise the stakes, forcing contestants into upsetting, even dangerous situations, the line between playing the game and surviving it begins to blur. If Lily make

《Native Nations》是歷史學者凱瑟琳・杜瓦爾的研究著作，榮獲坎迪爾歷史獎，聚焦於北美原住民族在千年歷史中的角色與影響力。書中從千年前的城市文明談起，描寫原住民族如何建立多樣社會制度、經濟體系與外交關係。當歐洲殖民者抵達時，原住民並非被動接受，而是積極運用自身優勢與外來勢力互動。從莫霍克族的貿易策略，到夏安族、肖尼族等在主權與認同上的努力，本書展現出原住民族持續存在的政治與文化力量，是認識美洲歷史的重要觀點。WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE - "An essential American history" (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE - "A feat of both scholarship and storytelling."--Claudio Saunt, author of Unworthy Republic Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed. A mi