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In *All About Love*, bell hooks reframes love as an active practice, and the result is one of the most readable, galvanising books in contemporary feminist nonfiction. Blending cultural criticism with personal reflection, hooks asks why so many of us can name desire, yet struggle to recognise care, respect and accountability as the foundation of real intimacy and community. Rather than offering quick fixes, she traces how family life, schooling, work and popular culture teach us distorted lessons about what love is “supposed” to look like. With clarity and candour, hooks argues that learning to love is a skill—one that can be taught, chosen and lived, even in a divided society. Perfect for readers drawn to social justice, psychology and philosophy, as well as book clubs and anyone rethinking relationships beyond romance. Add this modern classic to your shelf and let it change the way you speak—and act—about love.

Dear Village Walk The Blue Fields $26.99

A stunning new hardback edition of Claire Keegan's mesmerising second short story collection - an Irish Times Top 100 Irish Books of the 21st Century.

Dear Village Antarctica $26.99

A stunning new hardback edition of Claire Keegan's debut short story collection.

Dear Village Behind The Net $24.99

Behind the Net by Stephanie Archer is a spicy contemporary romance set in the world of pro hockey, where a former high school crush turns into a very inconvenient new job. After a painful breakup derails her music dreams, our heroine takes a role as live-in assistant to NHL goalie Jamie Streicher—hot, grumpy, and determined to keep her at arm’s length. Living under the same roof quickly tests every “strictly professional” rule. Jamie’s prickly exterior hides a surprising tenderness, and as he starts showing up for her in quiet, protective ways, her confidence—and her songwriting—begins to return. From game nights in his jersey to team parties and a shaky return to the stage, the chemistry builds with delicious slow-burn tension. Perfect for readers who love grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, hockey romance, and spice coaching with an HEA. Add it to your TBR and step into the Vancouver Storm series.

Dear Village Gloves Off $22.99

In **Gloves Off by** Megan (Vancouver Storm #4), a sharp, steamy **hockey romance** collides with a marriage contract that’s meant to stay strictly business. Her inheritance comes with one condition: marry Alexei Volkov, the NHL’s grumpiest enforcer—brutally handsome, famously surly, and absolutely not her type. In public, they sell the role of loved-up newlyweds. Behind closed doors, it’s a constant push-and-pull of rivalry, jealousy, and chemistry neither of them wants to name. Alexei insists the wedding is about citizenship, not feelings… yet he’s the one cooking dinner, sending flowers loaded with meaning, and acting like her safety is his job. Perfect for readers who love **enemies to lovers**, **marriage of convenience**, pro hockey tension, and a **grumpy/sunshine** dynamic with plenty of bite. Add this standalone Vancouver Storm story to your TBR and see how long “fake” can last.

Dear Village The Fake Out $24.99

In **The Fake Out by Stephanie Archer**, a quick-witted team physiotherapist turns workplace chaos into sweet revenge by fake dating her ex’s biggest rival — and it’s as addictive as it is tender. This **sports romance** delivers all the fun of **fake dating**, sharp banter, and the high-stakes buzz of **pro hockey** with a satisfying emotional undercurrent. Working for the Vancouver Storm is hard enough without her horrible ex joining the team, cementing her rule: no hockey players. Enter Rory Miller — the arrogant, flirtatious captain and league top scorer she once tutored at school — who offers a deal benefitting them both: she gets payback, he gets an image makeover. But the act starts to blur. Skating lessons, shared nights, and kisses that feel a little too real raise the question: who’s faking what? Perfect for readers who love **forced proximity**, an **ex’s rival** setup, and a golden-retriever hero with “boy obsessed” energy. Add it to your cart and enjoy the ride.

Dear Village The Wingman $24.99

In **The Wingman by Stephanie Archer**, a smart, steamy **sports romance** turns a best-friends bond into something far riskier — and far more satisfying. Set in the high-pressure world of pro hockey, it’s perfect for readers who love sharp banter, emotional heat, and a heroine finding her footing after a relationship that knocked her confidence. Fresh out of years with the wrong guy, she’s ready to date differently. Enter Hayden Owens: Vancouver’s star defenceman, her effortlessly confident best mate, and—somehow—her new relationship coach. His “lessons” start as playful strategy sessions, but the practice flirting and kisses quickly feel like more than training. When she takes his advice and actually starts meeting other men, Hayden’s reaction isn’t exactly neutral. Ideal for fans of **friends-to-lovers**, **relationship coach romance**, and **Vancouver-set** hockey stories. Add it to your cart and see who the real wingman is.

Dear Village The Wild Card $24.99

In **The Wild Card by Tate Ward**, the Vancouver Storm’s new boss is a legendary hockey coach and former superstar, a devoted single dad, and—unluckily for our heroine—someone who can barely stand her. This **sports romance** leans into sharp workplace tension, slow-burn chemistry and the high-stakes pressure of keeping a pro team alive. With the Storm at risk of being sold, they’re forced into an uneasy partnership aimed at the ultimate goal: a Stanley Cup run. Button-pushing turns into proximity when Tate offers his guest house… and then promptly complicates things by sharing far more of his world than she expects. As his guarded professionalism slips, a warmer, funnier, fiercely protective side emerges—especially around his daughter. Perfect for readers who love **single dad romance**, **enemies-to-lovers**, and **hockey romance** set in Vancouver. Add it to your cart and see why the Storm series goes out swinging.

Dear Village Pachinko: The New York Times Bestseller $22.99

* The million-copy bestseller* * National Book Award finalist * * An instant New York Times Bestseller and one of their 10 Best Books of 2017 * * Selected for Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf book club * 'This is a captivating book... Min Jin Lee's novel takes us through four generations and each character's search for identity and success. It's a powerful story about resilience and compassion' BARACK OBAMA. Yeongdo, Korea 1911. In a small fishing village on the banks of the East Sea, a club-footed, cleft-lipped man marries a fifteen-year-old girl. The couple have one child, their beloved daughter Sunja. When Sunja falls pregnant by a married yakuza, the family face ruin. But then Isak, a Christian minister, offers her a chance of salvation- a new life in Japan as his wife. Following a man she barely knows to a hostile country in which she has no friends, no home, and whose language she cannot speak, Sunja's salvation is just the beginning of her story. Through eight decades and four generations, Pachinko is an epic tale of family, identity, love, death and survival.

Dear Village Between Sisters $34.99

Kristin Hannah is an award-winning international number one bestseller with over 25 million copies of her books sold worldwide. The Women, along with her recent novels The Four Winds, The Great Alone and The Nightingale, is already the winner of numerous best fiction awards, and is soon to become a major movie. Her earlier novel Firefly Lane was a number one blockbuster series on Netflix. Kristin's writing has taken readers across multiple eras and to many places, but the thing that connects all of her work is the focus on what it's like being a woman in challenging times. Kristin is a lawyerturned-writer and is the mother of one son. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle.

Dear Village When We Were Young $22.99

‘Gloriously nostalgic and beautifully emotional…’Â — The Sun‘Elaine Hastings’ stunning debut will keep you turning the pages until you either reach for someone you love, or get on the move and create something.’Â — Jessica Anya BlauSpring, 1994.Â Will, a gifted busker, falls for Emily, a quirky art student. By 1997, Will is playing Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and Emily is unveiling her first gallery show. Swept up in their love for art — and each other — they spend a whirlwind summer touring with Will’s band.But within two years, Will is dead.Spring, 2016.Â Emily is single. Her art is long forgotten. Life now centres on her 16-year-old daughter, Liv. When Emily accidentally reveals she once knew Will, Liv is shocked. How could her ordinary, predictable mother have known someone like Will Bailey?And why does Emily blame herself for his death?Interweaving dual timelines, When We Were YoungÂ is a moving exploration of first love, loss, and the way the people we love can ultimately set us free.