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A haunting fable of art, family, and fate from the author of the Outline trilogy. A woman invites a famous artist to use her guesthouse in the remote coastal landscape where she lives with her family. Powerfully drawn to his paintings, she believes his vision might penetrate the mystery at the...

Jennifer Hardwick loves everything about Ramsey, New York, the small town to which she recently moved. Divorced, with grown children, she’s happy on her own in a little house near the high school where she teaches math. Her new friends at the school talk her into taking part in the town’s “Romance Roundup,” a speed-dating event that’s part of the Ramsey Valentine’s Faire. She’s just happy that Seth Pierce, a man she met the night before the Roundup, is going to be there. He’s very nice and he’ll be good company, even if the rest of the night is a waste of time. To her ...

A woman invites a famed artist to visit the remote coastal region where she lives, in the belief that his vision will penetrate the mystery of her life and landscape. Over the course of one hot summer, his provocative presence provides the frame for a study of female fate and male privilege, of the geometries of human relationships and of the struggle to live morally between our internal and external worlds.

From one of the most important contemporary voices to emerge from the Middle East comes a gripping tale of love and betrayal, honesty and artifice, which asks whether it is possible to truly reinvent ourselves, to shed our old skin and start anew.

When famed chef Augustus Beauvais dies, he leaves behind a celebrated reputation—and four women grappling with loss, anger, pain, and the question of how the world will turn without him...

Lila and Josh in their school counselor’s office, where Ms. Halloway informs them that despite their perfect 4.0 GPAs and extensive resumes, they are "manufactured products" who lack substance and "soul". She challenges them to join real groups and make a genuine impact rather than just building a resume

Longlisted for the Booker Prize On O, The Oprah Magazine’s list of 55 of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021 On a sun-soaked Parisian street, M, a mother on the brink of rebellion, wanders into a famous artist’s gallery show. The artist’s paintings speak—quite literally—to her...

The streets of San Francisco aren’t as sunny as the city pretends they are. Detective Lennon Gray has learned this the hard way, and it’s starting to wear on her. When a new case plunges her into the depths of the transient community, Lennon must once again face ugly truths about humanity. Her new partner makes things a little easier, though. Agent Ambrose Mars is charming—innocent, somehow, despite his own hard years in the field. The combination leaves Lennon fascinated and disturbed at the same time, and she’s even more drawn to him for it.

When Evan Cole’s car breaks down in Crescent Valley, he expects a single night’s delay - nothing more. He has built his life around leaving before things get complicated. Leah Renford has spent years keeping the Crescent Valley Inn running with quiet determination, holding space for travelers while guarding her own heart. She believes in routines, responsibility, and the safety of staying put. What begins as an inconvenience slowly becomes something else entirely. As Evan helps with broken windows, shared meals, and long evenings under the porch light, the inn reveals itself as more ...

William Gaddis published only four novels during his lifetime, but with those works, he earned himself a reputation as one of America's greatest novelists, the heir to Joyce and Nabokov. Less well-known is Gaddis' body of perceptive critical writings. Presented here is a wide range of Gaddis' original essays. 

The Communist Chinese leadership decides to move up their timetable to become the world’s sole superpower from 2049 to the present. Part of this is to unify Taiwan by force. They believe the best model for accomplishing their wider goals is to copy the comprehensive moves by Imperial Japan. The CCP/PLA thinks they can replicate the successes of the Japanese, while at the same time eliminating the failures. By means of subterfuge, they strike their East Asian neighbors, Western Pacific sea lanes, and the key American naval bases, relying on advanced missile and drone technology.

This program is read by actor Genevieve Gaunt, who has appeared in Doctor Who, The Royals, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. From Rachel Cusk, author of the Outline trilogy, comes this startling, exhilarating novel that once again expands the notion of what fiction can be and do...

At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go?

Abigail Turner, adopted as a child and raised more as a servant than a daughter, overhears a shocking secret—her real parents had sought her out years ago, only to be turned away. The path to uncovering the truth lies across the perilous Oklahoma Territory, and Abigail realizes she’ll need help to survive. Desperate, she turns to a rugged bounty hunter whose quiet strength stirs feelings she never expected… Colton Drake, a guarded private investigator, buried himself in work after a devastating betrayal shattered his trust and nearly cost him his life. He swore never to let anyone ...

ONLY LOVE CAN ILLUMINATE THE DARKEST PLACE ON EARTH After captivating thousands of readers with Auschwitz Lullaby, Mario Escobar once again gazes into the abyss of the concentration camps to bring us this great love story that will leave an unforgettable mark on our hearts. 1943. In the midst of horror, a beautiful song rises above Auschwitz. It is the voice of David, a young Jewish man with prodigious talent who has been assigned to carry the bodies of victims to the crematorium ovens. His melody reaches the ears of a Nazi officer who is instantly enchanted. Yet he will not be the only one...

They could use a Christmas miracle. But neither feel they deserve it. Not after all this time. Once they cared for each other. Once they had made promises. Now they’re estranged but forced to work together to help their orphaned niece get through Christmas. Neither feels capable but both have hearts full of love for her. Miriam has never completely gotten over Duncan. They met at their respective siblings wedding. They both thought something magical was growing between them. They parted ways, promising, needing to keep in touch. Then Miriam’s life imploded and shame kept her away. Now, ...

Here is a Proven System That Gives You Control Over Bullying Bullying is just like a fire in your home. If you do not deal with it quickly, it grows. Bullying is not going away. How to Stop a Bully shows you how to recognize, avoid, and deal with bullies at school, work, and online with cyberbullies. In this book, you will learn a "real-world" approach to dealing with bullies. This book is NOT full of useless statistics. Stats don't matter. Having a plan of action does. Bullying exists and will never go away. Get prepared with this book. This book is NOT full of theory-based strategies like...

Accountant and freelance personal stylist Carly Porter, daughter of a compulsive gambler, knows the personal cost of a bad bet. But when she partners with her best friend, Sasha—publisher of a floundering fashion magazine—Carly can’t resist. The highly publicized makeover of an Oklahoma City bachelor could boost sales and be Carly’s ticket to her dream profession. The bachelor in question is none other than Sasha’s older brother, Brooks.

Grab a cup of coffee, find a spot by the fire, and come along with debut author Allison DeRosia as she takes you to Northern Michigan for this atmospheric small-town romance. A second chance romance between an author and her editor. Oh, and she just unknowingly moved in next door. Then, with a fresh book deal and a rough manuscript in hand, Lauren Dorada left teaching behind and moved to Chicago to pursue her writing full time. Her agent even landed her the infamous Rhett Atwood as an editor. Known for being cold and ruthless, Rhett has earned himself a spot on some best-selling projects as...

"Billionaire Bosses & Forbidden Hearts" Rich. Ruthless. Off-limits. But when these alpha billionaires fall, they fall hard... for the one woman they should never touch. Book 1 Second Chance with Brother’s Best Friend She’s off-limits… but I’ve never been good at following rules. Dora McLean is my best friend’s sister, my employee, and the one woman I can’t resist. We clash in meetings, collide after hours, and somewhere between late-night secrets and stolen kisses, I fall harder than I should. But the past has teeth—and mine just bit back. An encounter with Renee threatens ...