High Identity

Five years later, the lights still twinkle on Christmas Key—but a lot has changed. The island’s baby boom has officially landed: there’s a brand-new kindergarten class and a whole lot of chaos in the sandboxes. Social media influencers have discovered paradise, and now they’re everywhere—vlogging by the water, podcasting from cafés, and trying to make “#IslandVibes” a thing. But the real story this season isn’t in the hashtags or holiday lights. It’s Ruby Hudson. The beloved former First Lady and part-time Christmas Key resident has returned to the island with her husband...

High school rule #1: never trust your crush with your heart. Senior year at River Valley High wasn’t supposed to include skipping school, dodging gunshots, or arguing over a scuffed guitar. But for Alma Brewer and Pierce Hartwell, one impulsive day changes everything. She’s used to being invisible. He’s used to calling the shots. And when their worlds collide, it’s equal parts disaster and undeniable spark. Between unexpected drama, jealous rivals, and a date gone horribly wrong, Alma and Pierce are about to find out if what’s growing between them is more than just a crush…or if...

Hugh: She’s a flame in emerald silk, slipping past my security with a smile that dares me to stop her. I run Caesars Palace from the shadows—calculated, controlled, untouchable. But the second she walks in, I’m toast. She’s tangled with the Vegas mob, caught in a heist that could bring the whole empire down. I should shut her out. Instead, I pull her in—closer, deeper, until I can’t tell where the danger ends and the need begins. She’s the one risk I can’t walk away from. And if protecting her means upsetting the house… Then let it fall. Trixie: I’ve survived on ...

I should have died. Sometimes I wish I did. At least then I wouldn’t be alone. After my parents’ divorce, my mom moved on with her yoga-teaching boyfriend and my dad threw himself into work, leaving me to figure out how to navigate my new reality on my own. Transitioning from an all-girls school in Malibu to the elite Arlington Park Academy in the suburbs of Chicago means more changes than I can handle. I feel like I’m drowning, losing myself…craving the sense of belonging I lost. Then the overly enthusiastic class president and my next-door neighbor, Emily, claims me as her new ...

One little lie. Now I second guess everything. This is no way to live. It’s time to uncover the truth, once and for all. Tennyson said it’s better to have loved and lost it than to have never loved at all. Well, that man clearly overestimated the amount of pain and suffering I could tolerate. The more I discover, the more uncertain I am of everything my life has become in Arlington Park. As the lies and deception reveal themselves, I have to make a choice. Protect myself, my father, or the guys. There’s no perfect answer, but living in this limbo is taking its toll. It’s time to ...

I've been lied to, lied about, and lived a lie. I've been beaten and broken. I'm done being the victim. I trusted the wrong people. I let them into my life, my heart, and they turned on me. In one moment, my life changed. I know whom I can count on and who truly cares about me. My guys. Each day the attacks turn more personal. It started with the football team, but now the entire school seems to have something to say about me. I want to be strong, but each word feels like a punch. Not even my own home is the escape I need it to be. Fans of B.L Brunnemer & Autumn Reed will love this slow-...

We all know how identities - notably, those of nationality, class, culture, race, and religion - are at the root of global conflict, but the more elusive truth is that these identities are created by conflict in the first place. In provocative, entertaining chapters, Kwame Anthony Appiah interweaves keen-edged argument with engrossing historical tales and reveals the tangled contradictions within the stories that define us.

I have a secret. Several actually. Only the guys know who I really am. I finally know the truth about my family, but now I have even more questions. The only people that can answer them are Luca, Skyler, Noah, Vince, and Gavin. They’ve introduced me to a world I never imagined existed. One that comes at a cost. One I can’t tell anyone else about. I’m balancing two lives. Sometimes I’m a normal teen, getting ready for the homecoming dance and falling for my gorgeous boyfriend. The rest of the time, I’m sneaking around and answering to The Society. When everything falls apart, the ...

Are you tired of setting goals and never reaching them? Do negative emotions, limiting beliefs, or self-sabotage constantly hold you back? Discover the life-changing secret used by Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn, Bob Proctor, and Napoleon Hill—now unlocked and supercharged in this comprehensive guide to Neuro-Associative Conditioning (NAC). In Neuro-Associative Conditioning Mastery, Dr. Benoît Tano, MD, PhD, brings together cutting-edge neuroscience, rapid transformation techniques, and the timeless wisdom of the world’s greatest success minds to rewire your brain, eliminate fear and ...

Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true—and act based on these misperceptions. In Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation, expert in media and politics Dannagal Goldthwaite Young offers a comprehensive model that illustrates how political leaders and media organizations capitalize on our social and cultural identities to separate, enrage, and—ultimately—mobilize us.

I had love and lost it. I don’t want that pain again. I have to make a choice. All I wanted was a week off from the drama. I should have known better than to think we could pretend to be normal when we’re anything but. The Society is more than an organization. It’s a lifestyle and it’s time I accept that. The life I want is within reach, but there are consequences I’ll have to face. I wish it was as simple as telling them what I want, but it’s not only my life that will change. Someone is going to have to make a sacrifice, but who? How long can I toe the line before I have to ...

The more answers I get, the more questions I have. only know one thing for certain. I need my guys. All of them. I let myself get comfortable. I found a rhythm and thought life might actually calm down for a while. That I might find a new normal, but the Society needs something from me. My guys tell me I can trust them, their parents, and the organization they belong to. My mom’s journal says I can’t. There’s no time to hesitate. No time to overthink. I have to do what I’ve been asked. This is bigger than me or my guys. There’s more at stake than I could have ever realized. Fans ...

Is there such a thing as truth? What about trust? How much hurt can one person survive? I’ve opened my heart and had it ripped out, stomped on, and even drowned. It’s taking everything in me not to curl in on myself and let the world fade away. No one should have to go through the pain I have. The only thing keeping me from slipping under is the love the guys have shown me. They’re the only ones I know I can depend on. At least, I hope so. I found something. Something that changes everything. I don’t know if The Society is what I think it is. Can I tell the guys, or are they in on ...

My heart is split in five. The future I want feels impossible. I can’t hold back. Not anymore. Every step forward is followed by a hard shove ten feet back. I want things to work with the guys, all of them, but keeping the sun from setting seems easier and more likely to happen. Just when I think we’re making progress, the Society steps in and once again messes things up, giving the guys something else to fight over. They say the best things in life are free. I don’t believe that for a second. I just have to hope the price isn’t too high. Nothing Left to Hide is the sixth book in ...

Evie My bookstore is quiet, cozy, and billionaire-free—until Mason York shows up. He’s rich, rude, and ridiculously hot. Worse? I think he’s the anonymous guy I’ve been sexting at night. Smart. Dirty. Weirdly sweet. If he’s really StrangerPen007… I’ve already told him everything I want… And now he’s looking at me like he plans to deliver. Mason Evie is curves wrapped up in fire and sarcasm. I came to buy a building. Instead, I found the woman who’s been driving me wild through a screen. She says I can’t have her? Too late. She’s already mine.

With accomplished precision and gentle eloquence, Jhumpa Lahiri traces the crosscurrents set in motion when immigrants, expatriates, and their children arrive, quite literally, at a cultural divide. The nine stories in this stunning debut collection unerringly chart the emotional journeys of characters seeking love beyond the barriers of nations and generations.

A masterful new look at privacy in the twenty-first century, The Fight for Privacy takes the focus off Silicon Valley moguls to investigate the price we pay as technology migrates deeper into every aspect of our lives: entering our bedrooms and our bathrooms and our midnight texts; our relationships with friends, family, lovers, and kids; and even our relationship with ourselves.

Step into Prythian and uncover the magic within you… Are you destined to wield the shadows of the Night Court, the fire of the Day Court, or the storms that churn along ancient borders? This unofficial A Court of Thorns and Roses quiz & activity book helps you discover your inner fae gift, your High Court alignment, and the power waiting inside you. Immersive quizzes: Personality-driven questions that reveal your fae gift and court—all inspired by the world of Prythian. Replayable fun: Try different paths, compare results with friends, and share your outcomes for Book Club or BookTok ...

In 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally delivered on something fans had long been waiting for: a feature film with a solo Black superhero. Black Panther introduced viewers to the stunning world of Wakanda and to T'Challa, a young man stepping into his role as king and taking up the mantle of the Black Panther title from his late father. Why Wakanda Matters gives this iconic film the in-depth analysis it deserves under the lens of the latest psychological concepts - as well as delving into the lasting cultural impact of this unforgettable story.

Sri Lanka, 2009. Decades of civil war and bloodshed are being brought to an end at last – by any means necessary. In the capital, Colombo, tenacious journalist Ameena Fernando is murdered, execution-style, on a busy street near her home, with no witnesses. With pressure growing to find Ameena’s killers, CIA agent Ellie Harper is sent to seek justice for the journalist’s death with strict instructions: Find something, but not too much. It’s her first time returning to the island after her last mission went tragically awry four years prior, and Ellie has more than one ghost to lay to rest.