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Sounds Like Love
$22.99
Sounds Like Love Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head…and your heart. Her hometown has always given her surf, sand, and inspiration. But when her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni’s life begins to fall off key – she couldn’t possibly write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can’t forget. But when the very real, very aggravating man behind the voice shows up in Vienna Shores – Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable telepathic connection. To get out of each other’s heads, they’ll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there’s just one problem – they can’t agree on anything – and if they don’t change their tune, it might just end in heartbreak first… 'Ashley Poston never misses' ????? 'Dreamy, heartfelt, emotionally rich, and full of tender, otherworldly charm' ????? 'My favourite Ashley Poston book so far. I loved it so so much.' ????? 'Enchantingly gorgeous' ????? 'This book was magic. Pure magic' ????? 'It had me hooked from the start' ????? 'A beautifully written, heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of life, love, loss, family, music and finding yourself again' ????? 'Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting' B.K. BORISON ‘Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic’ ????? 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD ‘Ashley Poston knows how to write romance … if you’re a true, soulmate-believing, kitchen slow dancing, and lover of romance with a bit of magical a realism, this is the one for you’ ????? 'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE
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The River Is Waiting (oprah's Book Club)
$34.99
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of two Oprah Book Club Picks—She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True—Wally Lamb comes the propulsive story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable. Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin. And that’s before he causes the tragedy that tears the family apart. Sentenced to prison, Corby struggles to survive life on the inside, where he bears witness to frightful acts of brutality but also experiences small acts of kindness. As he counts down the weeks, months, and years of his incarceration, he develops elemental kinships with a tenderhearted cellmate, a troubled teen desperate for a role model, and a prison librarian who sees and nurtures his light. Buoyed by them and by his mother’s enduring faith in him, Corby begins to transcend the boundaries of his confinement, sustained by his hope that mercy and reconciliation might still be possible. Can his crimes ever be forgiven by those he loves?
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The Chemist
$34.99
The Chemist‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ?????'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end' Reader review ?????‘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original … Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!’ Reader review ?????* * *Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone.The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe.Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming.* * *Praise for A. A. Dhand:‘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive … blurs the lines between hero and villain’ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door‘Terrific … dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street‘Gritty, dark, and visceral … If I read a better book in the next year, it's probably because I've read this one twice’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave
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The Art And Making Of How To Train Your Dragon
$85.00
Fly alongside Hiccup and Toothless to the Isle of Berk in this captivating deep dive into the creation of Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon. Packed with never-before-seen concept art, exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and animators, and gorgeous on-set photography, this book offers fans a unique, insider look at this live action retelling of the beloved animated saga. Discover how the world of dragons was brought to life—from early sketches to the breathtaking final frames—and relive the magic of a story that soared into the hearts of audiences around the globe. How to Train Your Dragon tells the incredible story of young Hiccup and his friendship with the formidable Night Fury Toothless on the stunning Isle of Berk. Writer-director Dean DeBlois returns to tell the young teenager’s story in a thrilling live-action reimagining, breathing new life into a beloved film. Created in collaboration with Dean DeBlois, this deluxe book features hundreds of never-before-seen pieces of concept art, gorgeous images straight from the set, and exclusive interviews with key members of the cast and crew—including Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and returning actor Gerard Butler. This book takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the making of the film, detailing everything from the construction of sets and the creation of the film’s score to the process of bringing the dragons to life on-screen. Including an exclusive preface by author Cressida Cowell and an introduction by Dean DeBlois, The Art and Making of How to Train Your Dragon will be sure to delight both new and returning fans of all ages.NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS: Go behind the scenes of How to Train Your Dragon with exclusive photos of the cast and crew directly from the set of Berk. GORGEOUS ARTWORK: Peruse stunning concept art and CGI renders of your favorite characters, dragons, and locations seen in the film. INTERVIEWS WITH CREATORS AND CAST: Dive into the making of the film with exclusive interviews with writer-director Dean DeBlois, stars Mason Thames and Nico Parker, and other key creators as they discuss bringing their characters and Berk to new audiences. EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE JOURNEY: Follow the complete creative process––from the script and storyboards to the silver screen––of bringing the Isle of Berk to life through the lens of the filmmakers and cast.
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The Winter Goddess
$32.99
"The Winter Goddess is a gripping, bittersweet tale that explores love, loss, and the price of power and immortality. . . a perfect read for cold winter nights. I couldn't put it down." -Genevieve Gornichek, bestselling author of The Weaver and the Witch Queen"Utterly bewitching. . . Barnard's novel pairs the beauty and fragility of the human experience with the sharp bite of winter. The result is an enthralling and emotional saga mythology lovers everywhere won't want to miss!" -A.D. Rhine, author of Daughters of BronzeA goddess is cursed to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life, in this inventive, moving reimagining of Irish mythology."The Winter Goddess is a gripping, bittersweet tale that explores love, loss, and the price of power and immortality. . . a perfect read for cold winter nights. I couldn't put it down." -Genevieve Gornichek, bestselling author of The Weaver and the Witch Queen"Utterly bewitching. . . Barnard's novel pairs the beauty and fragility of the human experience with the sharp bite of winter. The result is an enthralling and emotional saga mythology lovers everywhere won't want to miss!" -A.D. Rhine, author of Daughters of BronzeA goddess is cursed to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life, in this inventive, moving reimagining of Irish mythology.Cailleach, goddess of winter, was not born to be a blight on humanity, but she became one. She would say with scorn that it was their own fault- mortals were selfish, thoughtless, and destructive, bringing harm to each other and the earth without cause or qualms.One day, Cailleach goes too far. Thousands die, lost to her brutal winter. In punishment, her mother Danu, queen of the gods, strips the goddess of her powers and sends Cailleach to earth, to live and die as the mortals she so despises, until she understands what it is to be one of them. Though determined to live in solitude, Cailleach finds that she cannot help but reach for the people she once held in such disdain. She loves and mourns in equal measure, and in opening herself to humanity, hears tales not meant for immortal ears-including a long-buried secret that will redefine what it means to be a god.From the author of the "stunning . . . riveting" historical reenvisioning Jezebel (Library Journal), a vividly imagined and arresting story of a goddess punished-and a goddess reborn, as she discovers the importance of a life ephemeral...and what it means to truly be alive.
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The New Neighbours
$34.99
You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . . Dive into the gripping new thriller from The Sunday Times No.1 bestsellerDo you trust the couple next door?When Lena overhears a conversation between her next-door-neighbours she thinks she must have misheard.After all, the Morgans are a kind, retired couple who have moved to a suburban street in Bristol where nothing ever happens. But it sounded like they were planning a crime.Her family and friends tell her that she's made a mistake. Yet Lena can't stop thinking about it.Because what if they are about to do something terrible?What if she can prevent it?And what if, in doing so, it might help ease her conscience about her own dark past . . .
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The Favourite
$34.99
A story of three grown sisters, whose father - in a moment of crisis - accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite, from the author of New York Times bestseller Amazing Grace Adams. Alex, Eva and Nancy. Three grown-up sisters; each wonderful and messy in their own individual ways. And loved equally by their parents, Vivienne and Patrick.Or so they thought . . . Until on their annual family holiday, Patrick accidentally lets slip that he has a favourite daughter - causing other long-buried secrets to come to light.Set over a single week, but examining the highs and lows that define a family over the decades, The Favourite is a story about rivalries and long-held resentments, about loss and grief and blame - and, above all, about love.
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Emerald Springs
$24.99
When suspicions are wrongly aimed at Amelia following the theft of proceeds from the local rodeo after a crash and grab, she must work with a sceptical rural detective to clear her name - and that of the man she loves. Mystery and romance abound in the new novel from the bestselling author of Crimson Dawn.
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Emily Wilde's Compendium Of Lost Tales
$32.99
Emily Wilde's Compendium Of Lost Tales 'A charmingly whimsical delight... Five dazzling, gladdening stars'India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels The third instalment in the enchanting light academia Emily Wilde books, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves, from Sunday Times bestselling author Heather Fawcett. Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm-as its queen. Along with her former academic rival-now fiance-the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell's long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare, filled with scholarly treasures. Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Faerie as she did to the mortal world-how could an unassuming scholar like herself pass for a queen? Yet there is little time to settle in-Wendell's murderous stepmother has placed a deadly curse upon the land before vanishing without a trace. It will take all of Wendell's magic-and Emily's knowledge of stories-to unravel the mystery before they lose everything they hold dear. Praise for the Emily Wilde books: 'Forget dark academia: give me instead this kind of winter-sunshined, sharp-tongued and footnoted academia, full of field trips and grumpy romance' Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light 'A darkly gorgeous fantasy that sparkles with snow and magic, this book wholly enchanted me' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 'A thoroughly charming academic fairy tale, complete with footnotes and a low-key grumpy romance' Guardian 'Enchanting in every sense of the word... This book is real magic' H. G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter 'A book so vividly, endlessly enchanting, so crisply assured, so rich and complete and wise and far-reaching in its worldbuilding that you'll walk away half ensorcelled, sure Fawcett found Emily Wilde's journal in some sea-stained trunk' Melissa Albert 'The ideal book to curl up with on a chilly winter's evening... this book is an absolute delight.'Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy 'I enjoyed every word of this gorgeously written fairy tale featuring a grumpy heroine and an utterly charming love interest' Isabel Ibanez
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Melaleuca
$34.99
Melaleuca A country town, a brutal murder, a shameful past, a reckoning to come... The injustices of the past and dangers of the present envelop Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor, when her unwilling return to the small outback town of her childhood plunges her into the investigation of a brutal murder. Renee Taylor is planning to stay the minimum amount of time in her remote hometown - only as long as her mum needs her, then she is fleeing back to her real life in Brisbane. Seconded to the town's sleepy police station, Renee is pretty sure work will hold nothing more exciting than delivering speeding tickets. Then a murdered woman is found down by the creek on the outskirts of town. Leading the investigation, Renee uncovers a perplexing connection to the disappearance of two young women thirty years earlier. As she delves deeper and the mystery unfurls, intergenerational cruelties, endemic racism, and deep corruption show themselves, even as dark and bitter truths about the town and its inhabitants' past rise up and threaten to overwhelm the present... Authentic, gripping crime drama from a bright new voice in fiction. 'A page-turner with purpose. Refreshing, surprising, and propulsive. Angie Faye Martin is a name to watch.' Tracey Lien, author of All That's Left Unsaid Melaleuca is rich with authenticity and heart. Angie Faye Martin skillfully paints a picture of outback Queensland so that the scents, sounds and heat become a physical experience for the reader. Laura McCluskey, author of The Wolf Tree Atmospheric and blistering. Melaleuca will leave you wanting more. What a remarkable debut. Fleur McDonald, author of The Prospect A fresh, authentic perspective to the much-loved genre of the Australian outback thriller. Compelling, thought-provoking and twisty, Melaleuca is both a gripping, tightly plotted mystery and an unflinching exploration of the dark underbelly of institutionalised racism and corruption in Australia. Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance This intense, heart-wrenching and beautifully written novel introduces a bold, and important voice in Australian crime fiction. Set in a small, outback Queensland town, it features the resilient, courageous, and marvelously flawed Aboriginal detective, Renee Taylor. An atmospheric, compulsive read that I defy you to put down. Karen Brooks, author of The Good Wife of Bath Powerful First Nations crime noir that interrogates law enforcement and how it intersects with Indigenous victims. Melaleuca is a compelling exploration of a police officer caught between two worlds, small-town complicity and justice long overdue. Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent Angie Faye Martin brings an important new voice to Australia's rich rural crime tradition. With a gutsy First Nations heroine, an atmospheric setting and a shocking crime that exposes a small town's prejudices, this is a book that deserves a large and enthusiastic audience. Cassie Hamer, author of The Stranger at the Table
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Liquid
$34.99
LiquidA young Muslim scholar living in Los Angeles, stuck in the mire of a flatlining academic career, decides to give up and marry rich, committing herself to 100 dates in the course of a single summer. By midsummer reality hits, taking her - and her project - to Tehran. A most anticipated book of the season for Oprah Daily, Literary Hub, Electric Literature, Book Riot, WBUR and LGBTQ Reads. 'Sexy, sly, daring' Justin Torres, National Book Award-winning author of Blackouts 'The smoothest, smartest book I've read in quite some time' Paul Beatty, Booker Prize-winning author of The Sellout 'Loving, cutting, mournful, and hilarious' Bryan Washington award-winning author of Family Meal and Memorial 'My career had gone nowhere. My love life was non-existent. And as for s*x - here I was, home alone on a Saturday night with a chick flick playing on my laptop because I didn't own a TV. You can draw your own conclusions.' Our protagonist always believed herself to be the smartest person in the room. But a couple of years on from earning a fancy PhD, she's still broke, single and stuck in a job going nowhere. One option remains- marry rich. Her summer becomes a whirlwind of dating- martinis with a lazy heir, board games with a butch producer and a Venmo request from a 'socialist' trust-fund babe. However, when some unexpected and tragic news takes her - and her project - to Tehran she is forced to ask and answer some overdue questions about family, connection and, terrifyingly, her own purpose in life and in love. A riveting spin on a classic romantic comedy, Liquid delivers a modern tale of romance, loss and belonging in a gorgeous high-wire voice that explodes off the page with wit, verve and originality.
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Tyrant
$34.99
Tyrant The latest gripping instalment in the bestselling Nero trilogy follows empress Agrippina's ceaseless pursuit of absolute power for her son to rule over the Roman Empire Ancient Rome, AD 50 The boy Nero lives. His mother Agrippina has married her way to power, tangling the Emperor Claudius in her skirts. The emperor may have a son and heir of his own, but Agrippina sees no obstacles to her ambition. Rome is a path through a marsh, lit by torches. Those who walk it are always one step from disaster - and the road itself is treacherous, slippery with blood. Claudius may have the world at his feet, but he has Agrippina in his bed.
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The Martha's Vineyard Beach And Book Club
$34.99
The Martha's Vineyard Beach And Book Club Two sisters living on Martha's Vineyard during World War II find hope in the power of storytelling when they start a wartime book club - a spectacular novel inspired by true events from the bestselling author of Lilac Girls. 2016 Fresh from her mother's funeral, Mari arrives on Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts to study under the enigmatic painter Elizabeth Devereux. But she soon realizes that her relationship to the island runs deeper than she ever thought possible. 1942 It's World War II, and Smith sisters Briar and Cadence are faced with the impossible task of holding their failing family farm together as the US army arrives on their island. In an attempt for normalcy, the sisters start a book club that quickly grows in numbers and becomes a lifeline for the women who remain on the island. That is, until a German soldier's arrival casts shadows of doubt and danger. Who can they really trust in their tight-knit community? 'A delight!' Kate Quinn'A heart-in-your-mouth tale of family, friendship, and romance' Charmaine Wilkerson'A dreamy beach book that also sizzles with tension . . . another winner by one of the best historical fiction writers around.' Fiona Davis'Irresistible . . . This story drew me in, then swept me away!' Lisa Wingate'The glorious Martha Hall Kelly's most personal novel yet . . . with a surprising turn that will inspire readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani'An ode to the human heart and the power of books to connect us―no one writes about the sustaining cords of female friendships quite like Martha Hall Kelly.' Allison Pataki'Her characters are so beautifully crafted.' Genevieve Graham'Full of thoughtful and detailed prose, endearing characters, swoony romance, and thriller-worthy intrigue.' Natalie Jenner'A heartwarming novel of audacious women inspiring hope with a dash of heartbreak' Sarah McCoy
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Murder At Mount Fuji
$34.99
Murder At Mount Fuji A rediscovered classic - a Japanese cosy crime novel in translation set at the foot of Mount Fuji, first published in 1982, and now reissued for a 21st century readership 'The Agatha Christie of Japan' MURDER & MAYHEM 'An undisputed classic . . . a must have for any crime readers.' READER REVIEW 'Full of unexpected twists . . . A perfect mystery for a chilly night.' READER REVIEW A CLASSIC MYSTERY FROM JAPAN'S QUEEN OF CRIME When American student Jane Prescott is invited to spend the holidays with her classmate Chiyo, she jumps at the chance to see in the new year at a luxurious mansion at the foot of Mount Fuji. Chiyo belongs to one of Japan's wealthiest families, the heiress to a pharmaceutical empire headed up by Yohei 'Grandpa' Wada. With the whole Wada family gathered and snow falling outside, the festivities are in full swing. That is, until Chiyo bursts into the room - covered in blood, holding a knife, and screaming that she has stabbed her grandfather to death. Stunned, the family closes ranks to protect one of its own - but Jane alone has more questions than answers. Could her sweet, timid friend really be capable of such violence? Did any other member of the Wada clan stand to gain everything with the patriarch's death? And if so, could the real murderer still be in their midst? Packed full of atmosphere and nostalgia, and with a dark, gritty mystery at its heart, MURDER AT MOUNT FUJI is the perfect rediscovered classic novel for fans of Japanese translated fiction and cosy crime. 'An excellent book with a particularly fine plot, and much on Japanese society, family dynamics, sexual tension and academic obsession. A pleasure to read' THE CRITIC
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The Orphanage By The Lake
$34.99
The Orphanage By The LakeA missing girl. An orphanage filled with secrets. And one lie worth killing for. A MISSING GIRL. AN ORPHANAGE FILLED WITH SECRETS. Hazel wants a new life. She's thirty years old, single, and her private investigation business is months away from folding. Her luck takes a turn when Madeline Hemsley, a mysterious socialite, pays Hazel a visit with an offer too enticing to resist. An orphan girl has disappeared from a children's home-The Orphanage By The Lake, as the locals call it-and Madeline wants Hazel to find her. At first glance, it appears to be a standard runaway case, but as Hazel plunges into the investigation, she finds signs of something more- unexplained blood stains, cryptic symbols, sinister figures shadowing her every move. The more she digs, the more she realizes that The Orphanage By The Lake holds terrifying secrets, and even worse... ...so does Madeline. Fans of Freida McFadden's The Housemaid, Charlie Donlea's The Girl Who Was Taken, and Karin Slaughter's Pretty Girls will love this twisty, suspenseful thrill-ride.
