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It's the early 1980s—the country is in a deep recession, and life after college is harder than ever. In the cafés on College Hill, the wised-up kids are inhaling Derrida and listening to Talking Heads. But Madeleine Hanna, dutiful English major, is writing her senior thesis on Jane Austen and George Eliot, purveyors of the marriage plot that lies at the heart of the greatest English novels. 

“There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.” Anthony Trollope It’s the early 1980s. In American colleges, the wised-up kids are inhaling Derrida and listening to Talking Heads. But Madeleine Hanna, dutiful English major, is writing her senior thesis on Jane...

Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet.

The day Lisara Compton caught her husband in a rather compromising position changed her life in a way neither she nor her sons ever saw coming. Realizing too late that divorcing him would cause a domino effect of turmoil, she is now forced into an uncomfortable life that she can't seem to stay afloat in. With her eldest son acting out and a nonexistent ex-husband, Lisara feels things can't get any worse. That's until her ex betrays her and their son in a way that leaves her in need like never before. It seems she just can't catch a break, until she meets him.

Come sit in our locker room as we discuss what plays have and haven't worked in our marriage. We are not Licensed or Marriage experts. We are two Millennial black husbands and fathers that are figuring out marriage day by day.

With my aunt's medical bills piling up, I can't afford to say no to this payday: pretend to be a mob prince's fiancée, plan a fake wedding, and keep my emotions out of it. Simple, right? The only hitch? I'm falling for him. Dario Moretti is everything I’m not—wealthy, refined, and dangerously charming. He belongs to a world of luxury and power, while I’m just trying to stay afloat. I never imagined I'd start caring about him, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember that this is all just a job. Dario’s gaze lingers a little too long. His touch sends shivers...

“A luminous, Marquez-esque tale” (O, The Oprah Magazine) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Museum of Extraordinary Things: a forbidden love story set on a tropical island about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro—the Father of Impressionism...

Farahad Zama's debut novel transports listeners to faraway India for a story brimming with endearing characters, homespun wisdom, and blossoming love. After Mr. Ali retires, he launches a matchmaking service that helps an array of clients arrange marriages. But he's unaware of his able assistant's dire need for his marriage bureau.

The 75th anniversary edition of The Martian Chronicles, a seminal work in Ray Bradbury’s career, whose extraordinary power and imagination remain undimmed by time’s passage. Now in a new edition from S&S Audio! In The Martian Chronicles, Ray Bradbury, America’s preeminent storyteller...

What if marriage was the law? Dare you disobey? Black Mirror meets thriller with a dash of Naomi Alderman’s The Power in this dark, high-concept novel by the bestselling author of The One, now available as an expanded edition. Britain. The near-future. A right-wing government believes it has...

Nicky Webber invites readers to the deceptive tranquillity of Whisper Island, a place where paradise hides a venomous secret, in her latest psychological thriller. This masterfully crafted narrative entwines suspense, betrayal, and the shadows of past secrets, promising a journey that will ensnare fans of thriller suspense in exotic locations. "Welcome to Whisper Island," begins as an idyllic retreat for Ella and her friends, but the island's picturesque sunsets and lush landscapes soon give way to a horrifying reality. As paradise turns into a prison, Ella finds herself embroiled in a ...

Most couples don’t need more therapy—they just need better habits. In this fresh, data-driven book, the creators of the Marriage365 app reveal the practical secrets behind a relationship that lasts. “These ten habits will take you on a journey that leads to a loving, caring, supportive...

The New York Times bestselling Queen of Twists is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity, and revenge. This program features multicast narration and is read by actor and Audie Award–winner Richard Armitage, actor Bel...

THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025 A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY NPR, VOGUE, TIME MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORKER, AND MORE “This is nonfiction that reads like fiction – the best kind. Elmhirst’s...

To escape a gilded cage, I made a deal with the devil. Now he wants to own my soul. Princess Jacqueline Marquet is out of time. With her royal family forcing her into a marriage with a vile Duke, she devises a desperate plan: a fake engagement to the one man she can control. Enter Logan Dupont. The disgraced billionaire playboy. The charming, harmless, and utterly useless heir who is the perfect prop for her rebellion. My puppet. But Logan is no one’s puppet. He’s a ruthless, morally grey CEO with an obsession, and I’ve just handed him the keys to my kingdom. My carefully crafted ...

The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement. Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt...

Based on the findings of their meticulous research, Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire dispel the pervasive myths about what makes a happy marriage. Rather than relying on gender stereotypes, they look at what actually creates intimacy, emotional health, and connection, asking deeper questions that lead to real healing and growth in your relationship with your spouse.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK' BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT' STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS' NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE' JENNIE GODFREY 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN' VOGUE...

Everyone has secrets… Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and life is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will flies out for a business trip to Florida, Iris’s happy world comes to an abrupt halt: another plane headed for Seattle has crashed into a field...

"One SIZZLING HOT Romance Book" - Reader's review I was raised to obey, and arranged to marry a monster. But one reckless night, I chose to fight back. And the wrong man became my husband. He saved me with one careless smile and a wine stain the size of Italy. Maximilian Knight—handsome, arrogant, sinfully unbothered. The kind of man who breaks hearts for sport. When my arranged fiancé tried to take what wasn't his, Max stepped between us… and my whole world shifted. Now the mafia wants war. My father wants silence. And the only way to survive is to pretend I belong in Max's bed. To ...