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Philip Hawksbury, the Earl of Rothermere, obeying his father's dying wish, hies himself to Scotland to offer for one of the daughters of Alexander Kilbracken, the Earl of Ruthven. Frances Kilbracken, informed of the earl's arrival and his mission, disguises herself as a bespectacled dowd so she won't be the one selected by the young earl. But choose her he does, and for all the wrong reasons.

Eleven-year-old Mimi Mackson comes from a big Indian American family: Dad's a renowned food writer, Mom's a successful businesswoman, and her three older siblings all have their own respective accomplishments. It's easy to feel invisible in such an impressive family, but Mimi's dream of proving she's not the least talented member of her family seems possible when she discovers a contest at the new bakery in town. Plus, it'll start her on the path to becoming a celebrity chef like her culinary idol, Puffy Fay.

Philip Hawksbury, the Earl of Rothermere, obeying his father's dying wish, hies himself to Scotland to offer for one of the daughters of Alexander Kilbracken, the Earl of Ruthven. Frances Kilbracken, informed of the earl's arrival and his mission, disguises herself as a bespectacled dowd so she won't be the one selected by the young earl. But choose her he does, and for all the wrong reasons.

FOLGER SHAKESPEARE LIBRARY The World’s Leading Center for Shakespeare Studies The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger...

Living in a peaceful, prosperous African-American neighborhood in Los Angeles, Mack Street is a mystery child who has somehow found a home. Discovered abandoned in an overgrown park, raised by a blunt-speaking single woman, Mack comes and goes from family to family, a boy who is surrounded by boisterous characters and yet deeply alone.

Shakespeare combined his love of theater with Greek mythology and the supernatural to create what is arguably his most playfully imaginative work. From love potions to bizarre transformations to the unforgettable play-within-a-play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a non-stop delight, and remains one of the milestones of the Bard’s canon.

Midsomer Murders Mayhem delves into the history of the hit television show whilst discussing the eternal question of how such a quaint county in England can be host to so many murders and such a staggering death toll. Hosted by Nicki Chapman with insights from the cast, each episode of the podcast focuses on a single episode of the television series. Special guest Scottish comedian Ashley Storrie (Dinosaur) features alongside Nicki Chapman as a regular guest and host of the superfan quiz, while the series guests include American TV writer Bill Young, professional detectives, pathologists and...

"Exploring Litha: Embracing the Magic of Midsummer" is a captivating odyssey into the heart of the summer solstice, a time when the sun's radiant energy reaches its zenith, infusing the world with warmth and vitality. In this comprehensive guide, readers are invited to embark on a transformative journey through the rich tapestry of traditions, rituals, and celebrations that define the enchanting season of Litha. As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, ancient and modern cultures alike have marked this celestial event with reverence, honoring the interconnectedness of nature and ...

The best deliveries aren’t in the bag. Nine months on the Last Route have transformed Wren Ashwick from bitter exile to capable courier. She knows every village, every path, every face along the way. She’s even started to think of it as home. Then First Frost arrives. The annual courier gathering brings reports, rankings, and scrutiny from Guild officials who see routes as numbers on a ledger. For Wren, it means defending the Last Route against budget-minded bureaucrats—and facing a rival courier who questions whether anything she’s built truly matters. Wren has never been good at ...

Having been partners in folly with her sister Lydia all her life, Kitty Bennet finds herself at a loss when Lydia elopes and Kitty is left to endure the new strictures of their father. Longbourn seems unbearably quiet with only her pious sister Mary for company. Kitty longs for any foolish adventure, but her father's sternness insists on another dull summer at home. Kitty solaces herself with long rambles in the woods and reveries of fairies. When a simple gift seems to transform the forest into a place of magic, Kitty begins to question her sanity. The arrival of a cloaked foreigner, Bren,...

Midsummer - also known as the Summer Solstice or Litha - is a time to rejoice in abundance and light. This guide to the history and modern celebration of Midsummer shows you how to celebrate and work with the energy of the longest day of the year.

When Evelyn Eldritch is struck by lightning, she gains more than just a shock to the system - she discovers she's a witch! And so begin the adventures of a novice witch in one quirky village - with a maddeningly handsome policeman and a whole lotta murder, mystery, and magic! Dive into this enchanting four-book boxset, containing over 800 pages of paranormal cozy fun today!

Agatha Christie’s most famous characters—including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple—solve even the most devilish of conundrums as the sun beats down in this all-new summer themed collection from the Queen of Mystery. Summertime—as the temperature rises, so does the potential for evil. From...

In Thistledown, the summer moonlight brews more than tea - it stirs up truths long buried in root and rune. Midsummer Brews & Moonlight Truths is the second book in The Cinderwitch Chronicles, a warm and whimsical cozy fantasy series filled with enchanted tea, mysterious magic, quiet transformations, and the gentle unraveling of secrets best steeped slowly. For fans of found family, magical realism, and low-stakes fantasy with deep heart. The Midsummer Brew Festival is in full bloom, and Merrin’s teashop is overwhelmed with orders for enchanted blends, truth-telling brews, and calming ...

Being Sheriff is a hard job, even in a town like Midsummer. The law is the law, and when magic is thrown into the mix, everything gets more complicated. Kirby is lonely and worn out, and his latest unpleasant duty is contacting the brother of a recent suicide. Given the complications surrounding the tragedy, and just how loathed the deceased man was in Midsummer, meeting his brother is not something Kirby is any hurry to do.

Brayton is a jack of all trades. He travels from one end of the country to the other, fixing problems of all shapes and sizes for the many supernaturals who call him for help. Then a friend calls in a favor, and Brayton finds himself in the town of Midsummer to figure out who and why someone cursed a gremlin. But the town of Midsummer is the strangest place he's ever been, and the only thing stranger is his own reaction to the gremlin he's come to save.

In this lush, magical, queer, and feminist take on Hamlet in modern-day New York City, a neuro-atypical philosopher, along with his best friend Horatio and artist ex-fiancé Lia, are caught up in the otherworldly events surrounding the death of his father. Meet Ben Dane: brilliant, devastating...

Facing bankruptcy, Celine's family were forced to turn their home into a guesthouse to make ends meet. Celine found her new life hard work but great fun. She met a young man, Nicky, who seemed very taken with her. If only Nicky's masterful cousin, Oliver, wouldn't keep interfering. But when she discovered that Nicky was married, Celine was only too grateful for Oliver's comforting presence. Gratitude wasn't exactly what Oliver had in mind, but it was a start.

Midsummer’s Eve is about to get a whole lot more magical! Someone is misusing magic. Curses have been cast and terrifying creatures are on the move … Twelve-year-old Pinch Perkins lives on Tricky Dragon Lane, deep in the heart of London’s magical quarter. But when her mum is struck by a...

Wild Whimsy for All Ages: Thistledown ― Midsummer Bedlam is a wildly whimsical tale of faeries. It was originally written for a grownup audience, but it is suitable for children ages eight and over. Thistledown is a world of color and light. It has faeries, hummingbirds, and ancient books of magic. Bedlam Thunder is a misfit faery who is afraid of heights. She is also a seer who has terrible visions of a parallel world devoid of color and brightness. The hate and darkness of that colorless world is seeping into Thistledown. Will Bedlam and her friends be able to save their home? ...