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The most popular occult work of the twentieth centuryThe Kybalion has long fascinated readers with its exploration of hermetic wisdom. Credited to the mysterious Three Initiates, The Kybalion is an es

The epic conclusion of the internationally bestselling Nevernight Chronicle from New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff.The greatest games in Godsgrave’s history have ended with the most audac

New York Times bestseller Brenda Novak's Evelyn Talbot series returns, with a heavily pregnant Evelyn being held hostage.With Jasper Moore, the privileged boy who attacked her when she was only sixtee

Happily retired in the village of Three Pines, Armand Gamache, former Chief Inspector of Homicide with the Surete du Quebec, has found a peace he'd only imagined possible. On warm summer mornings he s

Everyone's favorite mother-daughter writing duo is back with a new collection of warm and witty stories that will strike a chord with every woman. With twenty-something Francesca navigating New York C

A novel filled with warmth and humor: four women, a month at the beach, and the healing power of friendship and second chances.Ellis, Julia, and Dorie. Friends since Catholic grade school, they now fi

Don't miss a beat with the fourth and final novel in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Stage Dive series from Kylie Scott.One by one, the members of Stage Dive are falling in love. David, M

"An intelligent, erotically charged thriller with deep moral implications. Yvonne Carmichael, renowned geneticist, public authority, happily married mother of two, sits in the accused box. The charge

Stay up all night with the sexy rockers in Stage Dive, the epic New Adult series from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, author of Lick and Play.As the lead singer of Stage Dive, Jimmy is

IN THE BEGINNING, EVERYTHING WAS ALIVE. THE SMALLEST OBJECTS WERE ENDOWED WITH BEATING HEARTS, AND EVEN THE CLOUDS HAD NAMES. Having recalled his life through the story of his physical self in Winter

A second installment in the dystopian series that began with Article 5 finds Ember and Chase taken in by an underground organization dedicated to systematically dismantling the government, a group tha

Abandoning the world of her literary education to move to her husband's California citrus ranch, Claire Nagy forges an all-consuming bond with her family's land that eventually supersedes her relation

“A rich, quietly artful novel that is bound for deep water, with questions of beauty, power and spiritual navigation as its main concerns. The title refers not to the right side of a boat but to the r

New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., have been abandoned.The Bill of Rights has been revoked and replaced with the Moral Statutes.There are no more police—instead, there are soldiers. There ar

Winner of the Commonwealth Regional Prize, Africa For eleven-year-old Jack Viljee, apartheid Johannesburg is a rational and simple place. Whether he’s picking fights with his little sister or frettin

“Over the moon with a metaphysical spin. Heart-tugging…it is struggling to understand the physical realities of life and the nature of what makes us human….Nicely unpredictable…Extraordinary.” —Janet

Dream-Hunter Lydia has been charged with the most sacred and dangerous of missions: To descend into the Nether Realm and find the missing god of dreams before he betrays the secrets that could kil

A therapist looks at life's ups and downs (with a bit of help from Charlie Brown and his friends).From the author of Waking Up Just In Time and Life's Too Short.A down-to-earth and inspirational guid

How far would you go to protect the people you love? The day Marianne Glass falls to her death, Rowan Winter hasn't spoken to her in ten years. Yet Rowan knows it couldn't have been an accident as everyone insists. Marianne, once her closest friend, had paralyzing vertigo: she would never have gone so close to the roof's edge.Marianne--and the whole Glass family--once meant everything to Rowan. For a teenage girl, motherless with a much-absent father, this warm, lively family represented a world of opportunity. And in large-hearted, feminist Jacqueline Glass, Rowan found the mother she longed for. But Rowan knows little of Marianne's adult life, which she must now investigate if she wishes to know the truth of her death. Her search takes her from Bohemian east London to the polished professional art world where Marianne made her name as a painter. She encounters a trio of men in mourning: James Emory, Marianne's gallerist and boyfriend; Peter Turk, a one-hit-wonder singer who had long

New York Times bestselling author William R. Forstchen brings a sequel to his hit novelOne Second After. Months before publication, One Second After was cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, a book discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a truly realistic look at the dangers of EMPs. An EMP is a weapon with the power to destroy the entire United States in a single act of terrorism, in a single second; indeed, it is a weapon that theWall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach,Fail Safe and Testament, One Second After was a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end. Now,One Year After returns to the small town of Black Mountain, and the man who struggled so hard to rebuild it in the wake of devastation-John Matherson. It is a thrilling follow-up and should delight fans in every way.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A REAL TOUR DE FORCE [AND] A BEAUTIFUL FABLE...THE READER IS SWEPT ALONG BY SLOAN'S ENTHUSIAM."—GEORGE SAUNDERS, BLIP MAGAZINE"A book about passion—for books, for history, for the future...There is nothing about Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore that I didn't love."—Cory DoctorowThe Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco Web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few and never seem to buy anything; instead, they "check out" obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Clay concludes the store must be a front for something larger and engineers a complex analysis of the clientele's behavior with the help of his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far b

The Tao Oracle is a visual I-Ching- a beautiful and dazzling new tool for self transformation, enlightenment, and personal growth"Meditation is that hundred and eighty degree turn that strengthens ou

For centuries, The I Ching or Book of Changes has been consulted for sage advice at life's turning points. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this Chinese oracle will help to pr

The second wacky comedic murder romp for Hollywood film detective ValentinoValentino wants to keep The Oracle, his beloved run-down movie palace, from being condemned before it even reopens, but murde

A novelty board book for young children about Santa Claus and Christmas, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.Santa's got a busy day ahead and you can join him in Busy Santa! Push, pull, and turn the tabs to help wrap up the presents, load up the sleigh, fly through the sky and deliver all the parcels on Christmas Eve.The perfect festive gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colorful board book with gently rhyming text and magical illustrations by Ag Jatkowska.Keep little ones busy with more seasonal favorites from the Busy Books series: Busy Halloween and Busy Easter.

一場充滿懸疑與回憶的驚悚之旅，兩位昔日摯友前往義大利古老別墅重拾友情，卻意外揭開了一段塵封已久的黑暗往事——一起命案、一本經典恐怖小說、一張白金唱片，背後藏有不為人知的真相。隨著真相逐步揭露，過去與現在的背叛交織，危機悄然逼近。靈感來自經典音樂與哥德式文學，本書融合藝術、謀殺與人性掙扎，節奏緊湊、扣人心弦，懸疑書迷不可錯過。INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Hawkins weaves an engrossing tale about betrayal, sisterhood, and the power of telling your own story. Captivating!" --People "Hawkins is the reigning queen of suspense." --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author The bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs returns with a brilliant new gothic suspense set at an Italian villa with a dark history. As kids, Emily and Chess were inseparable. But by their 30s, their bond has been strained by the demands of their adult lives. So when Chess suggests a girls trip to Italy, Emily jumps at the chance to reconnect with her best friend. Villa Aestas in Orvieto is a high-end holiday home now, but in 1974, it was known as Villa Rosato, and rented for the summer by a notorious rock star, Noel Gordon. In an attempt to reignite his creative spar

New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins returns with a twisted new gothic suspense about an infamous heiress and the complicated inheritance she left behind.NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A January Indie Next Pick and LibraryReads Pick"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." —Entertainment WeeklyTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD.When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.Ten yea

The instant New York Times bestseller that puts a delicious twist on a Gothic classic is now available in mass marketA vivid reimagining of one of literature’s most twisted love triangles.Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates––a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. A place where no one will think to ask if Jane is even her real name.Meet Eddie. Recently widowed, he’s Thornfield Estates’ most enigmatic resident––ever since his wife, Bea, drowned mysteriously. Not only is Eddie rich, brooding, and handsome, but he could also offer Jane the protection she craves.Yet Jane is haunted by the legend of Bea, an ambitious, beautiful entrepreneur with a rags-to-riches origin story. How can she, plain Jane, ever measure up? And can Jane win Eddie’s heart before her past―or his―catches up with her?

The multimillion-copy and New York Times bestseller B. A. Paris returns with her stunning new thriller The Prisoner.Amelie has always been a survivor, from losing her parents as a child in Paris, to making it on her own in London, as she builds a life for herself. Then she meets Carolyn, a kind woman who offers her a job. Soon, Amelie is swept up in a glamorous London lifestyle, and gets married to handsome billionaire Jed.But then, the kidnapping happens. Amelie wakes up in a pitch-black room, not knowing where she is. Why has she been taken? Who are the mysterious captors? And why does she soon feel safer here, imprisoned, than she had begun to feel with her husband Jed?In the vein of Behind Closed Doors and The Therapist, multimillion-copy bestseller B. A. Paris is back with a gripping new suspense novel.

Force of Nature collects two novels about strong-willed couples who find everlasting love, from #1 NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts.Boundary LinesThe Barons and the Murdocks have shared a property line―and an animosity―in Montana country for generations. Jillian Baron has inherited her grandfather’s ranch but wants nothing to do with the longtime grudge between her family and the Murdocks. Then when Aaron Murdock gives her a most un-neighborly welcome, she becomes more than willing to defend the Baron name. Tempers rise between Jillian and Aaron, leading them to discover a shared kindred spirit and a growing love that will either heal both families―or drive them further apart.UntamedLawyer Keane Prescott goes from courtroom to center ring when he inherits his late father’s family business―a circus. Working with acrobats and clowns hold no appeal for him, but his curiosity about animal acts is piqued after meeting lion tamer Jovilette Wilder. As bold and unpredictable a force of natu

Celebrate the holidays with #1 NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts's A Christmas Promise, featuring two charming tales in one volume.Home for ChristmasJason Law has traveled the world, earning accolades for his in-depth journalism, reporting on history-making events. But during that decade on the road chronicling other people’s lives, he didn’t live his own. Now, back in his small-town home of Quiet Valley, New Hampshire for Christmas, Jason wants to give his heart to Faith Monroe. Ten years ago, he chose his career over their love, a decision he deeply regrets. To rekindle their relationship, Jason will have to earn Faith’s trust and prove to her that when they’re together, it’s a wonderful life…A Will and a WayWhen her beloved Uncle Jolley died, Pandora McVie couldn’t imagine her life without him―only to discover that he planned for her future by leaving her $150 million. But to collect her inheritance, Pandora must spend six months in her uncle’s isolated Catskills mansion with her

From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won't let you go.Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of South Carolina, on Mallow Island, The Dellawisp sits―a stunning cobblestone building shaped like a horeshoe and named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy.When Zoey comes to claim her deceased mother's apartment on Mallow Isalnd, she meets her quirky and secretive neighbors, including a girl on the run, two estranged middle-aged sisters, a lonely chef, a legendary writer, and three ghosts. Each with their own story, Each with their own longings. Each whose ending isn't written yet.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells comes an enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won't let you go.Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways. Right off the coast of South Carolina, on Mallow Island, The Dellawisp sits—a stunning cobblestone building shaped like a horeshoe and named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy.When Zoey comes to claim her deceased mother's apartment on Mallow Isalnd, she meets her quirky and secretive neighbors, including a girl on the run, two estranged middle-aged sisters, a lonely chef, a legendary writer, and three ghosts. Each with their own story, Each with their own longings. Each whose ending isn't written yet.

#1 NYT bestselling author Nora Roberts tempts hungry hearts with Blue Skies, collecting two of her classic, savory romantic novels.Summer DessertsDecadent dessert designer Summer Lyndon is celebrated around the world for sharing her creations with the wealthy and celebrity sets. So she is intrigued when Blake Cocharan—a respected chef renowned for his cordon bleu—taps her to spend the summer in the restaurant of his luxury Philadelphia hotel to give his menu a makeover. Taking a break from her travels will be just as challenging at developing delectable cuisines, but Summer never expected working so closely with Blake would mean losing her heart to him.Lessons LearnedThroughout Italy, master chef Carlo Franconi is famous for his culinary creations. Publicist to the stars Juliet Trent has prepared a worldwide tour that will showcase his irresistible international fare to every restauranteur and home cook looking to add some flavor to their menus. Talented and charming, Carlo has an unca

Homicide detective Eve Dallas must untangle a twisted family history while a hostage’s life hangs in the balance.The woman’s body was found on a bench in a New York City playground. She was clean, her hair neatly arranged, her makeup carefully applied. But other things were very wrong—like the tattoo and piercings, clearly new. The clothes, decades out of date. The fatal wound hidden beneath a ribbon around her neck. And the note: Bad Mommy, written in crayon as if by a child.It seems clear the killer’s childhood was traumatic—a situation Eve is all too familiar with herself. Yet the clues point to a perpetrator who’d be around sixty, and there are no records of old crimes with a similar MO. What was the trigger that apparently reopened such an old wound and sent someone over the edge? When Eve learns that other young women have recently vanished, the case grows even more urgent—and to solve it she’ll need to find her way into a hidden place of dim light and concrete, into the distant

#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen is back with the shocking conclusion to the latest Eve Duncan trilogyThis is the finale that fans have been waiting for. In Taking Eve, the game began. In Hunting Eve, the chase was on. Now, in Silencing Eve, the prey is cornered. Will Eve Duncan survive? Will those she loves take the fall with her? And will the secrets of Eve's past ultimately become her undoing? In Silencing Eve, all the questions will be answered in a shocking, you never saw it coming conclusion.Iris Johansen's 2012 trilogy, Eve, Quinn, Bonnie was a phenomenal success, reaching number one on bestseller lists nationwide. Now, with this newest trilogy, the stakes are even higher because it's a question of capture and escape, hunter and prey, life and death.

Lives and relationships are forever changed when three sisters reunite at their family Rhode Island beach house in Barbara Delinsky's bestseller.One phone call is all it takes to lure real estate photographer Mallory Aldiss back to her family Rhode Island beach home. It's been twenty years since she's been gone—running from the scandal that destroyed her parents' marriage, drove her and her two sisters apart, and crushed her relationship with her first love. But going home is fraught with emotional baggage—memories, mysteries and secrets abound.Mal's thirteen-year-old daughter, Joy, has never been to the place where Mal's life was shaped and is desperate to go. Fatherless, she craves family and especially wants to spend time with the grandfather she barely knows.In just seven watershed days on the Rhode Island coast three women will test the bonds of sisterhood, friendship and family, and discover the role that love and memory plays in defining their lives.

The international bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society returns with a compelling and heartwarming story of post-war London, a century-old bookstore, and three women determined to find their way in a fast-changing world.Bloomsbury Books is an old-fashioned new and rare book store that has persisted and resisted change for a hundred years, run by men and guided by the general manager's unbreakable fifty-one rules. But in 1950, the world is changing, especially the world of books and publishing, and at Bloomsbury Books, the girls in the shop have plans:Vivien Lowry: Single since her aristocratic fiancé was killed in action during World War II, the brilliant and stylish Vivien has a long list of grievances - most of them well justified and the biggest of which is Alec McDonough, the Head of Fiction.Grace Perkins: Married with two sons, she's been working to support her family following her husband's breakdown in the aftermath of the war. Torn between duty to her family and dreams

An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life--the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes. Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the Internet with a stylish pair of pink glasses, an inexhaustible knowledge of Broadway musicals, and the most gimlet-eyed view of American politics this side of Mark Twain finally tells all in Playing with Myself, a memoir sure to cause more than a few readers to begin singing one of his greatest hits like "A Spoonful of Clorox" or "Cover Your Freakin' Face." As Randy has said, "There's so much fake news out there about me. I can't wait to set the record straight and finally give people a peek behind the green screen." And set the record straight he does. Playing with Myself is a first-hand account of the journey that led Randy Rainbow from his childhood as the over-imaginative, often misunderstood little boy who carried a p

Victoria Wellman’s Before You Say Anything invites readers into the game-changing creative process of New York’s busiest speechwriter, delivering actionable insights for anyone tasked with speaking in