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For fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But now, into his isolated life, visitors begin to arrive: Fitz's mentor from his assassin days; a hedge-witch who foresees the return of a long-lost love; and the Fool, the former White Prophet, who beckons Fitz to fulfill his destiny. Then comes the summons he cannot ignore. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished.

On Halloween 1963, 11-year-old Chuck Coolidge and his brother, Danny, are lost in a toxic smog covering the steel town of Slippery Elm, Pennsylvania. When the smog lifts, half the town is sick, and 20 people are dead. And Danny is missing. Now, more than 20 years later, Chuck's teenage daughter, Frank, plots her escape from this "busted and disgusted" town. When a murdered child is found in the river, investigators link the crime to the disappearance of Danny in '63, and Frank's life is turned upside down. In the face of her worst fears, she must uncover her family's dark past.

Prince Dutiful has been rescued from his Piebald kidnappers and the court has resumed its normal rhythms. There FitzChivalry Farseer, gutted by the loss of his wolf bondmate, must take up residence at Buckkeep as a journeyman assassin. Posing as a bodyguard, Fitz becomes the eyes and ears behind the walls, guiding a kingdom straying closer to civil strife each day. Amid a multitude of problems, Fitz must ensure that no one betrays the Prince’s secret - one that could topple the throne.

FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly Skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Outislands - and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania. The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Outislands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliana’s demand?

Twelve-year-old Trey Landry, adjusting to the death of his twin brother, adopts and cares for an injured doe. Called, "...beautiful and breathtaking...moving and true...written with love, and its language is beautiful..." by Barbara Wersba of the New York Times.

A kid's book (that's not really for kids) to help you cope with the world's rapid descent into a dystopian societal collapse. Sleep well!

Once there was a tawny scrawny lion who chased monkeys on Monday—kangaroos on Tuesday—zebras on Wednesday—bears on Thursday—camels on Friday—and on Saturday, elephants! So begins the funny, classic Golden story of a family of ten fat rabbits that teaches the hungry lion to eat carrot...

Maggie's existence takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself in a world of fantasy and magic she didn't know existed. With a sarcastic dragon riding on her shoulder, she embarks on a new adventure to get her life back on track. Seeking clarity and solitude while wintering in an isolated mountain cabin, Maggie discovers she may not be as alone as she thinks. The shadows are alive. Can Maggie learn to trust and find love in their dark embrace? What kind of future can she have with a curse controlling their lives?

The eighth book in Joe L. Wheeler's The Good Lord Made Them All series is filled with stories of jungle animals. From Mexico to Myanmar, and many places in between, you'll learn about lions and leopards, elephants and buffaloes, camels and cobras. A truly global compilation of stories, this collection is sure to become a family favorite. "There is something about stories featuring animals with larger-than-life reputations, such as rhinos, elephants, lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and serpents, that fascinate not only children but all age groups. What could be more terrifying than a man-...

The Poky Little Puppy, by Janette Sebring Lowrey. Read by Susan Gregory A poky little puppy loves to dig holes under the fence despite what his family says. But the poky little puppy digs one hole too many and ends up missing dessert Scuffy the Tugboat, by Gertrude Crampton. Read by Skip Hinnant...

In the last days of the Silver Age, the tyrant god Zeus takes whatever and whomever he wants with impunity. He has already torn Pandora from one home, and now he threatens to destroy another. When he turns his wrath upon Atlantis, Pandora flees with the Titan Prometheus.

Some secrets we keep even from ourselves Philosophy professor Neil Weber can't think of one good reason to get up in the morning. His wife has left him, his academic research has sputtered, and the prospect of tenure is more remote than ever. Until Lucia Vanotti disappears. A college student at Neil’s Southern university, Lucia has a secret of her own—one that haunts her relationships and leads to reckless, destructive behavior. When Neil is drawn into the mystery of her disappearance, he finds new energy, purpose, and relevance. But at what cost?

The triumphant conclusion to the Tawny Man trilogy, from the author of the bestselling Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies. The moving end to the tale of the Farseers, in which kingdoms must stand or fall on the beat of a dragon's wings, or a Fool's heart. A small and sadly untried coterie...

They might be best friends, but their new relationship is already floundering against forces that they could never have imagined. He might be at home – but the bright lights and glamorous women of the city leave her cold… and worried that there’s more going on than meets the eye Bree Wilkinson has known nothing but the vineyard since she grew up – and now she’s poised to take over managing it from her father and making it the state’s most successful wedding venue. Jackson Temple is the billionaire wine heir to the vineyard and Bree’s best friend – and new lover. His dark ...

Mourning a parent is an immense hardship for anyone to deal with, and that is especially true for 16-year-old Summer. However, it turns out that grief and loss is only the beginning for Summer, as her life takes a dark turn for the worst. As she falls into the supernatural conspiracy of The Eternity Corporation, Summer's quiet life of studying and partying will soon be replaced by secrets, action, and blood.

A twist on Hitchcock’s iconic classic Psycho—where the leading lady doesn't die, but instead turns the knife on Norm, kicking off a crime spree that turns the silver screen victim into a heroine for our times. NORMAN WAS HER FIRST. Marion is in deep. She's stolen money from the Manhattan ad...

‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin The gripping finale to Robin Hobb’s classic Farseer Trilogy. With the king no longer living and the heir, Verity, missing and declared dead, Prince Regal has treacherously seized the throne. Regal’s torture has left Fitz more dead...

‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin The second volume in Robin Hobb’s internationally bestselling Farseer Trilogy. Honesty is the bedrock for any relationship. But how can Fitz – royal bastard, trainee assassin, holder of secrets crucial to the security of the kingdom...

Everyone wants to be seen for who they really are. 14-year-old Zoey Thompson is no exception. Problem is, no one does. At least, not since the death of her dad two years ago. Everyone seems convinced she’s either some tragically sad, lost child, or a troubled kid hurtling down a dark and dangerous path. Whatever the reason, nobody wants her around anymore.

When Jackson reluctantly returns home for his parents’ second wedding, he thinks he’s doing the right thing for them. But soon, he discovers that his return home is the best thing he could have done for himself. A chance meeting with his one-time childhood friend opens a new world of possibilities for him. Bree fondly remembers her childhood friend, but never imagined that the boy she couldn’t get enough of would become the man she can’t help but love. As they grow closer though, it becomes increasingly obvious that Jackson has other priorities. Will his workaholic ways stand in the...