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Sixth grader Greg Heffley doesn't understand his annoying younger brother, obnoxious older one, or well-meaning parents. But he knows enough to record his daily thoughts in a manly journal - not some girly diary. In a unique novel brimming with laugh-out-loud moments, Greg chronicles his first turbulent year of middle school.

On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods. That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation....

Surrey, England, 1938. After 30 devoted years of marriage, Ellie Endicott is blindsided by her husband’s appeal for divorce. It’s Ellie’s opportunity for change too. The unfaithful cad can have the house. She’s taking the Bentley. Ellie, her housekeeper Mavis, and her elderly friend Dora—each needing escape—impulsively head for parts unknown in the South of France.

The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilized society in allowing my strength, my drive, and my focus—what they call Will—to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.

Emmy Award-winning actress Tatiana Maslany narrates a brand-new special edition recording of the first audiobook in the worldwide best-selling trilogy from Suzanne Collins! In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

Mia Callahan returns to Eden Bay to live with her brother after their mother’s death from cancer. Quiet and reserved, she grows weary of the pitying gazes from others, a sympathy she never wanted. As if hearing the silent screams of her soul, a mysterious locket falls into Mia’s hands, soothing the burning desires that smolder within her each day. Before long, everything Mia wishes for comes true. But every wish comes at a cost. Will Mia break free, or will the locket’s dark shadow consume her? The Cursed Locket will reveal the answer.

Marrying Ryan Shaw, ThunderPeak’s dashing CEO, seems like a dream to everyone—except Sophie Yang! Who’d want to dive into Sydney’s high-stakes corporate world, dodging gossip and rivalries? Everyone raves about Ryan’s charm, workaholic drive, and promise of lifelong happiness, and the Yang family rolls out the red carpet for him. But Sophie’s not buying the hype—she’s got her doubts, haunted by her father’s betrayals. Can Ryan’s unwavering love win her trust, or will scheming executives like Nina Ma unravel their bond?

Claire Bennett and Jordan Hayes have only met twice since their marriage: once to sign the marriage license, and once at their wedding. After that, they lived separate lives—she with her Hollywood career, he with his corporate empire. Each kept their distance, content to let the other exist in peace. Standing outside the city clerk’s office, divorce papers in hand, Claire shakes Jordan’s hand with a curt, “Let’s never cross paths again.”

Ashley Bennett prefers books to people, so when anonymous letters begin appearing in her shared library desk—witty, poetic, and oddly personal—she’s both intrigued and unsettled. Signed only as “Willow,” the writer seems to understand her in a way no one else ever has. With the help of her bold best friends, Chloe and Nia, Ashley sets out to uncover Willow’s identity. But secrets tangle with emotions, and Ashley soon finds herself caught between real-life connections and the mysterious voice she’s grown to trust.

Kaia lives in the Ink District, where buildings lean like tired men and the streets bleed with forgotten sketches. In this crumbling edge of a paper-crafted city, she’s used to being invisible—until the day she discovers something dangerous: her touch can erase. Not paint. Not chalk. But reality itself. As the ink on her fingers begins to spread, so do the cracks in the city’s façade.

Under the Stars is a heartfelt tale of Amber Bennett, a 16-year-old girl who returns to the seaside town of Seaside, Maine, seeking refuge from her parents’ crumbling marriage. Over a transformative summer, Amber grapples with the pain of her family’s divorce, navigates her complicated feelings for childhood friend Justin Parker, and learns to open her heart to those around her. With a poignant yet approachable voice, the story weaves together jealousy, heartbreak, and hope, capturing a radiant summer where Amber rediscovers herself.

Daniel Harper drifts from his devoted father, Michael, as ambition and city life pull him from their Vermont farmhouse. Bound by a cherished tradition of baking harvest loaves, their bond frays under Daniel’s neglect, despite his fiancée Lily’s urgent pleas to reconnect. When Michael’s hidden heart condition leads to a tragic collapse, Daniel races to his side, only to face devastating regret. With Lily’s steadfast love, Daniel confronts his guilt, finding redemption in a final loaf that honors his father’s memory.

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare--poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a US Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events.

Our modern image of the Middle Ages—filled with vivid scenes of chivalric tournaments, epic battles, devastating plagues, revered saints, powerful kings, noble knights, and courtly ladies—was not simply uncovered through objective historical research. Rather, it was largely shaped and even invented in the 20th century. The medieval world did not emerge fully formed from the archives; it had to be imagined, interpreted, and constructed. This is the story of how that vision came to life.

Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses.

Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father’s kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest of the Welsh borders, danger surrounds him - for this woodland is a living, breathing entity with mysterious powers and secrets. Bran must find a way to make it his own if he is to survive and become King Raven. From deep in the forest, Bran, Will Scarlet, and Friar Tuck form a daring plan for deliverance, knowing that failure means death for them all - and the dreams of the oppressed people of Wales.

We were fighting on the wrong side of a war we couldn't win. And that was the good news. The Ruhar hit us on Columbus Day. There we were, innocently drifting along the cosmos on our little blue marble, like the native Americans in 1492. Over the horizon come ships of a technologically advanced, aggressive culture, and BAM! There go the good old days, when humans only got killed by each other. So, Columbus Day. It fits. When the morning sky twinkled again, this time with Kristang starships jumping in to hammer the Ruhar, we thought we were saved.

For the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today’s greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World As We Know It features unforgettable, all-new stories set during and after (and some perhaps long after) the events of The Stand.

When Caleb Hayes accidentally douses Nora Blake with soda, her quiet high school life at Cedar Grove turns upside down. Sparks fly, but Nora’s scarred heart—still healing from her ex’s betrayal—makes her wary of the charming new boy. With her best friends Lila, Jade, and Sienna by her side, Nora navigates fights, forgiveness, and first love.

So close to home... And yet farther away than ever. Cam, Vicky, and the others follow the jump gate line into the Reconstructor systems, hoping to find the Northwest Passage back to Earth…back home. Instead, they find death and destruction. And an ancient mystery.