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A journey into the glittering, surreal heart of twenty-first century Russia, where even dictatorship is a reality show “A gripping and unsettling account.” —Washington Post Professional killers with the souls of artists, would-be theater directors turned Kremlin puppet-masters, suicidal supermodels, Hell’s Angels who hallucinate themselves as holy warriors, and oligarch revolutionaries: welcome to...

In this locked-room mystery set in 1960, a washed-up actor puts his on-camera detective skills to the test when a suspicious death shatters the quiet peace for a group of strangers staying at an isolated Greek island resort. Perfect for fans of Knives Out, Benjamin Stevenson, and Anthony Horowitz. “Perfect. . . Like taking a warm bath in the best of the Golden Age.”― Janice Hallett June, 1960. Rou...

“Readers of Glennon Doyle will especially appreciate this.” — Publisher’s Weekly Author of the popular New York Times articles “Is It a Crush or Have You Fallen Into Limerence?” and “Does My Virginity Have a Shelf Life?” Amanda McCracken shares her honest, funny, and at times heartbreaking story of learning how to seek true love and intimacy. Journalist and late-in-life virgin Amanda McCracken dat...

A roadmap for midlife women, couples, clinicians and anyone wanting to understand—and change—the societal, historical and physiological effects of our Sexspan. Sex in midlife can be a bumpy road, especially for women. Our bodies change with age, and those changes can lead to shame, confusion, and the loss of intimacy. The Bedroom Gap shows us how society developed destined-to-fail gender roles and...

An audacious and inspiring debut social history that explores how entrepreneurial members of the tight-knit hardcore punk scene within the vibrant heart of Boston cashed in on one of baseball’s greatest rivalries. For eighty-six years Boston Red Sox baseball fans lived in the shadow of their rivals, the New York Yankees, who more or less dominated the sport each season. Red Sox fans grew dejected...

The year 1934. After the incident at theMist Wall, the Martillo Family's youngest capo finds himself on his way toprison to protect the one he loves. The rest are there for their ownreasons--the homicidal maniac wants to taste the thrill of killing an immortal,the thief simply got himself caught, the hitman is there on a mission for Nebula,and the alchemist was incarcerated years ago. As the FBI a...

After Naoshi Usui takes over the military and imprisons Kiyoka on false charges, Miyo takes it upon herself to save her fiancé. However, just before Miyo rushes headfirst into the military headquarters to stage an ill-conceived rescue attempt, she comes across a boy who is the spitting image of Kiyoka. Claiming to be Kiyoka’s familiar, the boy urges Miyo to head to the Usuba estate and rethink her...

“This is a damn marriage manual disguised as a comedy special. A Trojan Swiffer, if you will.” —Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” McKelvey From veteran comedian, husband, and “great dad” Jordan Carlos comes a hilarious and helpful account of what it really takes, as a straight man, to keep your marriage going strong. Choreplay is a laugh‑out‑loud, gamified guide to recognize what you’ve got before you...

A former movie star is thrust back into the celebrity life where she finds herself competing for a date with her longtime crush in this funny and heartwarming rom-com about second chances and rediscovering your true self. Once a teenage TV star, she’s reinvented her life. Now her very public celebrity crush has put her back in the spotlight. Josie Days has worked hard to forget who she used to be....

In this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco, a book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares …” A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but w...

Two exes reunite for a make-or-break interview that will either bring them back together … or drive them apart forever. Sloane Donavan dreamed of being a rock journalist ever since she posted her first MySpace blog. Now, one journalism degree, a failed internship, and dozens of backstage passes later, she’s struggling to land a full-time staff position. So when punk rock’s most notorious and elusi...

Spring has arrived, and Goblin Slayer’s party is on the job guarding a vineyard as part of a goblin hunt. This vineyard happens to belong to the Temple of the Earth Mother where Priestess was raised, and one of the nuns most dear to her has become the subject of a disturbing rumor involving goblins… Priestess is anguished by the cruel whispers, and a hesitant Goblin Slayer comes to a decision—one...

“More than a biography, It’s No Wonder is a long-overdue act of recognition.”–Booklist (starred review)The biography of Sylvia Moy, Motown’s first certified female in-house producer and songwriter, and one of the authors behind classic hits like “My Cherie Amour,” “Uptight (Everything’s Alright),” and a slew of other time-honored tunes. Imagine a world without the music of Stevie Wonder. A world w...

Sergeant Hamish Macbeth returns to protect his sleepy Scottish village of Lochdubh in the latest mystery in M.C. Beaton’s beloved, New York Times bestselling series. It is February and the Scottish Highlands village of Lochdubh is dealing with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Sergeant Hamish Macbeth can handle the weather, but with a surprise influx of high-society visitors for a Valentine’s...

An unforgettable debut, For Human Use is a twisted tale of modern love that bends every genre, sears itself into your brain, and presents a horrific romantic comedy unlike anything you’ve ever read before. ★ “An utterly ingenious horror-romcom, darkly zeitgeisty, and unnervingly plausible—funny as hell, too. You will not forget this book.” ―Heather Aimee O’Neill, author of Read With Jenna book clu...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever, uncover the powerful web of corporate interests that are hijacking our food, our health—and our future. “A roadmap to reclaiming our vitality.” —from the foreword by Dr. Casey Means, author of Good Energy This is not a diet book. It’s an indictment. Food Fix Uncensored is the fully revised and expanded edition of Dr. Mark Hyman’s best...

It’s back to the drawing board as the kidnapper just barely slips from Kirito’s grasp. The new plan calls for a visit to the scene of the crime so that Asuna can use her scrying art to peek into the past, though what she learns is troubling to say the least...But before they can act on the new information, the villain strikes again! This time, Ronie and Tiese have been captured, and their fates re...

A GOODREADS AND BOOKRIOT MOST ANTICIPATED ROMANCE OF 2026 A “poignant and swoony” romance about a woman with a rare neurological condition who agrees to fake-date the hot guy in her chronic pain support group—only to discover he’s an Olympic snowboarder whose career-ending injury is as infamous as his dating history (Gigi Griffis, author of The Empress). Your fake relationship shouldn’t come with...

In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King’s Daughter, a warrior princess finds herself in a strange shadow land where danger and secrets hide around every corner—and a mysterious shadow prince stands between her and the truth. Fearless Thea has never known life outside of war. As the favorite daughter of the Sylvan King, she’s a relentless fighter who longs to lead his army as First Hun...

The gripping story of the Ruby Ridge siege, showing how the historic standoff between federal agents and a white-separatist family set the stage for the conspiracy-laced politics of the Trump era. “Vivid, frightening, and fascinating…This book blew me away and opened my eyes.”—Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker and Elon Musk On August 21, 1992, shots rang out while federal agents were sur...

In latest thriller from the world’s most popular storyteller, detective partners Alex Cross and John Sampson are called to separate locations to investigate a pair of serious crimes. Inspiration for #1 hit streaming show, Cross. ​In Washington, DC …Metro PD detective John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a DC street, calling in the bomb squad. “Dispatch, this is Sampson. Contact the FBI...

A young girl finds her voice—and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book. But the next day, when Mac...

From bestselling author Lisa Graff, this important coming-of-age story follows a thirteen-year-old with a mysterious scar on her face—and a big secret she feels pressured to keep. Fallon Little has a secret—and it’s not how she got the enormous scar that divides her face in two. Thirteen-year-old Fallon has only ever told one person what really happened on the day she got her scar. Why would she?...

A searing novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence, follows a young woman whose life is upended when a journalist uncovers her mysterious and hidden upbringing. From the outside, Catharine West’s childhood sounds idyllic—balmy days spent running barefoot through the gardens, plucking ripe tomatoes straight from the vine as sunlight warmed her skin. Her parents built a li...

An uplifting, magical story about a once-celebrated antique appraiser who gets caught in the thrall of a strange, powerful necklace—one that has the power to transform her life, and the fortunes of those around her. Grace Schaffer is adrift. Raised by an eminent but emotionally withdrawn scholar, her talent landed her a coveted spot on Antiques Roadshow, where she charmed legions of viewers. But s...