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When Dana and Nigel got married, they had such promise. After sixteen years, the cracks are showing. Dana is a burned-out ER nurse, and Nigel is a recently unemployed stay-at-home dad whose professional identity is disappearing. Questioning the directions their lives have taken, Dana and Nigel are each granted a wish from a mysterious stranger. For one week they can escape the pressure of their lives in favor of ones in which they never married.

Two lives. Two loves. One impossible choice. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club Pick One Day in December . . . “I read The Two Lives of Lydia Bird in a single sitting. What a beautiful, emotional gift Josie Silver has given us.”—Jodi Picoult...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Ms. Magazine, The Root, Popsugar, Bustle, and many more! “An utterly absorbing and dazzling novel about the stories we tell to stay alive and the secrets we keep to protect ourselves.” — Nancy Jooyoun Kim, New York Times Bestselling author of The...

"The heartrending story of a two people, a marriage, and a century from the author of A Suitable Boy. . . . “[A] thoughtful, evocative, moving book.”—Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World Two Lives is an extraordinary tapestry of India, the Third Reich and the Second World War...

Settling into my new job proves more problematic than I thought. I was promoted without even applying for the position. Yay me! Rose and Director Tumnus think I’m perfect given my Fae heritage. Unfortunately, with the new role comes their expectation that I understand their culture, which I don’t. Every decision I make, Rose questions. Then there’s Patrick, who’s recovering from his mind wipe. He thinks there’s something between us. How can I get him to understand there isn’t? Hannah’s in police custody, and the magic in the prison is affecting her health.

Sourcebooks is bringing the internationally acclaimed New York Times bestseller back for a new generation of listeners. Jennie Churchill was not merely Winston’s mother. She was the most captivating and desired woman of her age. Originally from Brooklyn, Jennie became the reigning queen of British society. Beautiful and defiant, she lived with an honesty that made her the talk of two continents.

What if the evidence shows that death is not the end—but a transition? In Afterlife: The Whole Truth, author Stephen Hawley Martin brings together decades of research, documented cases, and scientific inquiry pointing toward a startling conclusion: human consciousness survives the death of the body. This powerful volume combines two acclaimed works—Life After Death: Powerful Evidence You Will Never Die and Heaven, Hell, & You—into a single, eye-opening exploration of what happens when we die and why we are here in the first place. Afterlife Update 01-15-26 Evidence That Challenges the...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into “normal” life—from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American Symphony ONE OF THE...

Two Lives by Alexis Schaitkin is a forthcoming title from Celadon Books...

Nicholas Daniloff's arrest by the KGB in the fall of 1986 made headlines around the world, but the roots of that story ran deeper than anyone knew. Daniloff's imprisonment was in fact an echo of his family's past, for his great-great grandfather, Alexander Frolov, was also a prisoner of the Russian state. In this rich and absorbing book, Daniloff weaves a double narrative that vividly brings two worlds to life.

What Are You Actually Teaching Your Child About the Real World? Street smarts are not something children are born with. They are built - one conversation, one lesson, one brave moment at a time. This book gives you everything you need to build them. You might already be doing a great job of keeping your child safe. This book helps you take the next step: giving them the skills to keep themselves safe, think clearly under pressure, and move through the world with genuine confidence and good judgment. Give Your Child The Street Smart Skills That Keep Them Safe, Confident, And Capable In The ...

Estrangement Is Not the End of You — 2-in-1 Combined Edition Two transformational guides to heal the pain, break the silence, and create a life of peace, purpose, and joy. If you’re a parent or grandparent living with the ache of estrangement, you already know this grief is like no other. It’s the heartbreak of loving someone who is still alive—of birthdays unacknowledged, empty chairs at holidays, and endless questions with no answers. This 2-in-1 Combined Edition brings together the most compassionate, practical guidance from coach and author Nancy McCartney to help you navigate ...

Finn has finally secured a foothold in this unforgiving world, but staying under the radar is about to become impossible. Things get complicated when his naive knight companion drags him into the sewers to hunt down a mutated former teammate. What was supposed to be a simple corpse retrieval escalates into a life-and-death struggle against human-faced spiders and devastating underground explosions. Worse still, the danger is not isolated. The Abyss is about to consume Cinderhold, and the rot has already begun.

Not every murder becomes a headline. Some disappear quietly, without spectacle. Killers Among Us: Volume 1–3 Collection brings together thirty-six true crime investigations focused on murders that were overlooked, underreported, or quickly forgotten. Rather than revisiting the same widely known serial killers, this collection examines cases that exist outside the spotlight. These are crimes that reveal how violence actually unfolds in everyday settings. Some are sudden and chaotic. Others are deliberate and deeply personal. A vehicle placed on a railroad track becomes a mass-casualty ...

In a world that operates like a game, Matthew Cole is finally settling into his role as a Master of the Labyrinth. With the formidable wolf-kin Roxanne and the brilliant dwarven intellectual Sherry by his side, his party is growing in both power and intimacy. But as they venture toward the Imperial Capital to conquer deeper, more dangerous floors, Matthew discovers that his "broken" ability to stack jobs comes with unexpected social consequences. While he maneuvers through complex guild politics and experiments with rare monster card fusions, he realizes that the human race has a very ...

As a young man, Anne Graham became a Vietnam Veteran while serving in the U. S. Navy on a nuclear submarine. She opens with an incredible true story of her submarine’s rescue of a downed aircrew in the middle of a typhoon. This is a story of how a transgender person came to be that way, and how they dealt with it while remaining a very productive and accepted member of society. Anne lays out her life from her formative years, through her time as a loving father and husband, and finally to the person she is now, a devoted and loving wife. She deals with the formation of her sex and gender ...

Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the Ancients. This translation by John Dryden, which is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation.

“My father is the kindest, gentlest soul I know. Nothing prepared me for the secret he kept for nearly 40 years.” Poland. There is a six-month gap in Adam Stern’s life. Six months during which he had to vanish from Warsaw, away from his wife and everything he knew, to protect them. To protect himself. To survive. Displaced and alone, Adam kept silent about what transpired over those six months, deep in the forests between Poland and Russia. But a chance meeting with another Holocaust survivor changes everything. Decades later, Adam finally reveals his full story to his son, Samson. A ...

Emotional Intelligence by Brandon Goleman Unlock the Power of Emotional Intelligence: Transform Your Life, Build Meaningful Relationships, and Achieve Lasting Success Do you want to understand yourself better, improve your relationships, and achieve success that lasts? Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the key — and it matters even more than IQ. In this book, you will discover how to: Master your emotions and stop letting stress, anxiety, and negative thoughts control your life. Read people effectively, understand their emotions, and build instant connections. Communicate with confidence, ...

One of the best things about having parents who own a candy store is getting to be an official taste-tester. When her dad brings home Magical Glow-in-the-Dark Chewing Gum, Stella can’t wait to try it out - especially since her younger sister is already blowing bubbles and making magic-gum wishes that come true. Except the gum seems to bring Stella bad luck. First she can’t even blow a bubble, and then she falls asleep chewing a piece of gum that ends up wadded in her hair, resulting in a drastic haircut. And now her best friend, Willa, announces she’s moving clear across the country!