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A yuri story about romance between girls from the creator of the modern BL classic Classmates: Dou kyu sei! Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds out that she won’t be able to go home for Christmas. Instead, she’ll be stuck at school with only one other student—the aloof and beautiful Steph—for company. As Ruby tries to understand Steph, she becomes more and more attracted to her. But can she break through Steph’s icy exterior?

SISTERLY LOVE?<BR><BR>Liz thinks back on the day when Steph first showed up at her home. From that first moment, Liz was struck by the older girl’s elegance and beauty. But who is Steph, and what is her connection to Liz and her mother? Are they related? And if so, what’s Liz to do with these feelings growing in her heart?

An intriguing yuri manga from the dynamic creator of the modern BL classic Classmates: Dou kyu sei!<BR><BR>Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds out that she won’t be able to go home at Christmas. Instead, she’ll be stuck at school with only one other student—the aloof and beautiful Steph—for company. As Ruby tries to understand Steph, she becomes more and more attracted to the other girl. But can she break through Steph’s icy exterior?

New in the official and bestselling Extraordinary Things series, this is the ultimate sourcebook for collage artists and crafters. Bringing together over 1,000 weird and wonderful vintage images, this is the perfect resource for collaging work, whether you're new to the art or looking for inspiration. The book is packed with retro illustrations to cut out and use, including a range of backgrounds, repeats and letters, with themed chapters including animals, bones & anatomy, floral, rainbows, country & western, cosmic, seaside and tropical. A shortcut to creating amazing collages - all in one volume.Whether you're looking for beautiful, quirky, retro or kitsch to bring a fresh look to your collage and craft projects, there are hundreds of images to help you create extraordinary artworks.

New York Times Bestseller An exciting--and encouraging--exploration of creativity from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect TimingThe future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others) outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment--and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that's already here.

Many lay Buddhists struggle to carry the benefits of their studies and meditation practice into their twenty-first-century lives. How might our daily experience of both life and the Buddha's teachings shift if there were no separation between them? In A Whole-Life Path, Gregory Kramer invites us to see the noise, complexity, and challenges of today's world as doorways to fully embodied Dhamma wisdom. Drawing on decades of meditation, study, and teaching, he explores the essence of each factor of the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. He then looks at modern life with fresh eyes, calling out the myriad opportunities it offers to put all the Buddha's teachings into practice-individually, relationally, and socially. More than 50 experiential practices allow us to test his guidance-right here, right now. Anywhere the Buddha's teaching meets our unique life circumstances, our whole-life path is born anew. With A Whole-Life Path as a starting point and touchstone, our lives and our spiritual path can become one.

A killer may craft the perfect crime, but as every knitter worth her yarn knows--murder wool out.<BR><BR>Mother's Day should be a cinch for the good folks of the Crandalsburg Craft Fair, and knitting enthusiast Lia Geiger has a good feeling about this year's yield. But things quickly get knotty when Lia's daughter announces she's quit her job and Lia finds herself tangled up in the murder of her best friend's ex-husband. While Belinda's alibi quickly gets her off the hook, nasty rumors spread throughout Crandalsburg that shroud the entire fair in suspicion. <BR><BR>Could the vendors be responsible for the murder of a man hell-bent on unraveling the fair just days before his death? Lia and her crafty group of Ninth Street Knitters must put down their needles to gather clues and save the crafting community they've grown to love.

'One night when she was four and sleeping in the bottom bunk of her bunk bed, Ruth Cole awoke to the sound of lovemaking - it was coming from her parents' bedroom.'<BR><BR>This is the story of Ruth Cole. It is told in three parts: on Long Island, in the summer of 1958, when she is only four; in 1990, when she is an unmarried woman whose personal life is not nearly as successful as her literary career; and in the autumn of 1995, when Ruth Cole is a forty-one-year-old widow and mother. She's also about to fall in love for the first time...

In this witty fantasy romance, a widow blackmails her rakish necromancer neighbor to bring her husband back to life and save her home--only to find herself falling for him instead. "Witty, whimsical, and deeply kind,A Widow's Charm is beyond charming--it's wholly enchanting."--Alix E. Harrow,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe EverlastingLady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he drops dead quite unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde from her malevolent brother-in-law die along with him. What's a widow to do?Fortunately, potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Erol Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead and save his own life. Now he's injured, destitute, and miserable, stuck hiding out at the neighboring estate.For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again.

In this witty fantasy romance, a widow blackmails her rakish necromancer neighbor to bring her husband back to life and save her home . . . only to find herself falling for him instead.<BR><BR> Lady Hildegarde Croft is accustomed to changes in position. After all, she rose from maidservant to lady of the manor when she married Lord Thorgoode Croft. But when he drops dead quite unexpectedly, the plans that would have protected her and the people of Croftholde from her malevolent brother-in-law die along with him. What's a widow to do?<BR><BR> Fortunately, potential salvation arrives in the form of Lord Erol Elmwood, who is fleeing the consequences of using his forbidden Charm to raise the dead and save his own life. Now he's injured, destitute, and miserable, stuck hiding out at the neighboring estate.<BR><BR> For Hilde, blackmailing Lord Elmwood to resurrect Thorgoode seems like the perfect solution. For Elmwood, beautiful Lady Croft seems like the ideal distraction from his troubles. The problem is, all she wants from him is the horrifying power he knows he can never use again.<BR><BR>'Clever, funny, charmingly written, this tale of unexpected love and yes, dead bodies, will run away with your heart. I was rooting for Hilde and Elmwood from the very first page' Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong

Arlo and her friends struggle to rally against an overwhelming foe before time runs out in this gripping final book in the Hollow Star Saga, the urban fantasy series about fae in Toronto that’s The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones!<BR><BR>Arlo Jarsdel has lost everything. Her family. Her freedom. Her name. And now that she’s sharing her body with Ruin, the formidable titan of devastation, she’s even beginning to lose herself.<BR> <BR> In their most dangerous game of deception yet, Arlo has just one goal: destroy the three Bone Crowns corrupting the mortal and immortal realms before her time runs out and Ruin takes permanent control of her being.<BR> <BR> With Celadon fighting on the political front against the ruthless High Queen Riadne—now armed with the cataclysmic power of her Crown, the Sins, and Ruin—Vehan and Aurelian are scrambling in secret to build an army to rival Riadne’s infernal forces. Meanwhile, Nausicaä will do whatever it takes to save her girlfriend from obliteration, despite knowing the odds of survival are nearly nonexistent.<BR> <BR> When the line between hero and villain becomes blurred, and bonds are put to the ultimate test, it has never been more imperative—or more difficult—to stand united. For this is not the first lifetime that these five friends have faced the evil behind this impending war, but if they can’t find their way back to each other, it might just be their last.

#1 New York Times bestseller Lauren Blakely charms with a sexy, flirty sports romcom featuring a pro football single dad who's never forgotten a red-hot kiss from years ago. Now the object of his memories is a jilted bride determined to make a new start.For Katie Madigan-who catches her groom kissing another woman just minutes before they head to the altar-there's nothing more apt than ditching the whole event for a drink at the bowling alley bar down the street. She's just about had enough of men altogether when in walks a deliciously charming local football hero, Harlan Taylor-the perfect distraction for Katie's heartbreak.Another drink turns into a one night stand with hunky Harlan. When he asks in the morning if they could get together again, how could she say no? But then Katie learns his football team just hired her yoga studio to teach the star player, which means Harlan is officially off limits.Trouble is, the more time Katie spends working with Harlan, the sexy single dad who dotes on his daughter, the more she's feeling things far too soon. There's no way this can end well, but tell that to her runaway heart.

It is whispered behind the fans of London's dowagers and in the corners of fashionable ballrooms that scandal follows willfully wild Lady Beatrix Lennox wherever she goes.Three years before, the debutante created a sensation by being found in a distinctly compromising position. Now, the ton has branded her as unmarriageable, her family has called her a vixen, and Beatrix sees no reason not to go after what -- and who -- she wishes.And she wants Stephen Fairfax-Lacy, the handsome Earl of Spade. Beatrix, with her brazen suggestions and irresistibly sensuous allure, couldn't be more different from the earl's ideal future bride. Yet Beatrix brings out a wildness in the earl he has tried to deny far too long. Still, he's not about to play love's game by Lady Beatrix's rules. She may be used to being on top in affairs of the heart, but that will soon change.

A searing and romantic fantasy about an oligarchic state on the verge of a magical industrial revolution. Perfect for fans of Arcane, Wicked, and Iron Widow.<BR><BR>Josephine Haven is a pupil at the House of Industry, the school for those who can wield radiance, an electricity-like magic. Banished for her fiery outbursts and sent to a remote Mission, she must learn to work with standoffish Julian and flirtatious Ezra.<BR><BR>Meanwhile, a deadly disease is spreading across the countryside, and not everyone is eager to embrace Progress. As Josephine questions the systems that raised her - and gives in to suppressed desire - she must decide what she's willing to sacrifice to expose the truth.<BR><BR>"Alluring and electrifying magic." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)<BR><BR>Perfect for readers who love Queerplatonic and Poly Relationships, Anti-Capitalism, Hurt/Comfort, Sunshine/Grump/Gremlin Dynamics, Messy Exes, and Fantasy Road Trips!

A marvelous hybrid of mythology and mystery, A Wild Sheep Chase is the extraordinary literary thriller that launched Haruki Murakami's international reputation.It begins simply enough: A twenty-something advertising executive receives a postcard from a friend, and casually appropriates the image for an insurance company's advertisement. What he doesn't realise is that included in the pastoral scene is a mutant sheep with a star on its back, and in using this photo he has unwittingly captured the attention of a man in black who offers a menacing ultimatum: find the sheep or face dire consequences. Thus begins a surreal and elaborate quest that takes our hero from the urban haunts of Tokyo to the remote and snowy mountains of northern Japan, where he confronts not only the mythological sheep, but the confines of tradition and the demons deep within himself. Quirky and utterly captivating, A Wild Sheep Chase is Murakami at his astounding best.'A Wild Sheep Chase has the conventional hull of a thriller - a quest, a mystery, an extraordinary woman, and plenty of elegant duress - but its fantastic superstructure transforms it into something quite different...a science fiction fantasy, a romance, a metaphysical tease, or a dramatisation of philosophical ideas' Independent

Haruki Murakami's third novel, A Wild Sheep Chase is the mystery hybrid which completes the odyssey begun in Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973.<BR><BR>The man was leading an aimless life, time passing, one big blank.<BR><BR>His girlfriend has perfectly formed ears, ears with the power to bewitch, marvels of creation. The man receives a letter from a friend, enclosing a seemingly innocent photograph of sheep, and a request: place the photograph somewhere it will be seen. Then, one September afternoon, the phone rings, and the adventure begins. Welcome to the wild sheep chase.<BR><BR>'A science fiction fantasy, a romance, a metaphysical tease, or a dramatisation of philosophical ideas' Independent<BR><BR>'A highly accomplished piece of craftsmanship' New Yorker<BR><BR>WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR

A beautifully packaged hardback edition of Haruki Murakami's brilliantly surreal, detective-story classic, now with a new introduction by the author.The man was leading an aimless life, time passing, one big blank. His girlfriend has perfectly formed ears, ears with the power to bewitch, marvels of creation. The man receives a letter from a friend, enclosing a seemingly innocent photograph of sheep, and a request: place the photograph somewhere it will be seen.Then, one September afternoon, the phone rings, and the adventure begins. Welcome to the wild sheep chase.'Murakami's style and imagination are closer to that of Kurt Vonnegut, Raymond Carver and John Irving' New York Times

A stunning new edition of Haruki Murakami's third novel, the mystery hybrid which completes the odyssey begun in "Hear The Wind Sing" and "Pinbull 1973". Features a 3D cover and 3D glasses.

Discover the real-life magic behind Eva Ibbotson's beloved stories in this unique and moving biography.<BR><BR>Eva Ibbotson's classic books - full of warmth, wit, and yearning - have captivated readers for generations. Bestselling author Laura Wood is one of her biggest fans, and in this authorized biography she reveals how Eva's real-life journey inspired and informed her work.<BR><BR>A Wild Strawberry Place is not only a gripping and often heartbreaking tale of a life lived in turbulent mid-century Europe, but an intimate portrait of a writer's development, including photos, letters, interviews and other treasures from the Ibbotson family's private archive and beyond.<BR><BR>Including a rediscovered, out-of-print Eva Ibbotson short story and fascinating articles on the craft of writing, A Wild Strawberry Place is the perfect celebration of life and creativity for book lovers everywhere.

'A wise, passionate, heartfelt book. An invaluable resource for those seeking greater attunement with the year's cycles' - Katherine May<BR><BR>'I learnt so much, about the alchemy of the living world and the possibilities of relationship. I finished the book newly awestruck by planet Earth and all the life that she carries. Beautifully written, nourishing, evocative and inspiring' - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden<BR><BR>'Poppy's fresh-eyed look at her own little corner of the county gave me a renewed sense of wonder and delight at the joys and challenges of loving and (on good days) living off a small patch of land. Plus some truly brilliant ideas for getting the most from it' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall<BR><BR>'This is an intimate look at building a true relationship with a garden and all that live in it. Practical, poetic, political -like the best conversations over tea in the garden' - Alys Fowler<BR>-----------<BR>A Wilder Way is a memoir of a relationship with an ever-changing garden, of setting down roots and becoming embedded in nature, and of how tending to a patch of land will not only grow us as individuals, but can also help to grow a better world.<BR><BR>Join Poppy Okotcha in her wild little garden in Devon, where, over the course of a year, she shares the inspiring, the mundane and the magical moments that arise from tending a garden through the seasons, and what they can teach us about living more sustainably. <BR><BR>Alongside tips for sowing and growing, wild ingredients to be found and delicious seasonal recipes to make, she shows us how the small joys of engaging with the natural world are imperative for our physical and emotional wellbeing. How the more we look at the world around us, the more we learn and the more we care. Woven throughout are personal stories, exploration of environmental issues facing us today, and folktales from her English and Nigerian heritage - stories with nature at their heart that have inspired her, and will inspire us to live a little more wildly.<BR><BR>With original illustrations from Frances Whitfield<BR><BR>WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST - SOUS CHEF AWARD FOR NEW FOOD AND DRINK WRITERS 2025

Ecological horticulturalist Poppy Okotcha maps moments through a year in her wild garden, sharing the joy, pleasure and beauty of working with the natural world, and what we need to do to protect it.

A beautifully illustrated and giftable guide to a year in wildflowers, from BBC's Gardeners' World presenter Francis Tophill.<BR><BR>Experience a year through 60 wildflowers, beautifully pressed, illustrated and described.<BR><BR> Throughout the year, Gardeners' World presenter and renowned author Frances Tophill has collected and documented 60 beautiful wildflowers. For each species, she eloquently describes its importance and unique features, as well as their habitat, when they can be found in bloom, and what other species you might expect to find nearby. She also explains whether they are edible and their possible medicinal uses, and how wildflowers have a crucial role to play in the fight to preserve our vital biodiversity, combat climate change and to support pollinators. Alongside these thoughtful entries are elegant botanical illustrations by Julia McKenzie, as well as reproductions of pressed flowers.<BR><BR>A Wildflower Year is both a month-by-month ode to wildflowers and a useful tool for identifying and growing your own. Compact but beautiful this four-colour, beautifully presented book is the perfect gift for any nature-lover.

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'Beautifully crafted and deceptively simple-seeming, these stories are like pieces of scattered light.'<BR>Ali Smith<BR><BR>Following the widely acclaimed and bestselling The Summer Book, here is A Winter Book collection of some of Tove Jansson's best loved and most famous stories. Drawn from youth and older age, and spanning most of the twentieth century, this newly translated selection provides a thrilling showcase of the great Finnish writer's prose, scattered with insights and home truths. It has been selected and is introduced by Ali Smith.<BR><BR>A Winter Book features 13 stories from Tove Jansson's first book for adults, The Sculptor's Daughter (1968) plus seven of her most cherished later stories (from 1971 to 1996), translated into English and published here for the first time.

From the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.<BR>  <BR> A TOMB OF ICE<BR><BR> A young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.<BR><BR> A DYING DETECTIVE<BR><BR> Cameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets out on a hazardous journey to the isolated and ice-bound village. He has his own reasons for wanting to investigate a murder case so far from his beat.<BR>   <BR> AN AGONIZING RECKONING<BR><BR> Brodie must face up to the ghosts of his past and to a killer determined to bury forever the chilling secret that his investigation threatens to expose.<BR><BR> Set against a backdrop of a frighteningly plausible near-future, A Winter Grave is Peter May at his page-turning, passionate and provocative best.

A once-respected college professor and novelist, Dale Stewart has sabotaged his career and his marriage -- and now darkness is closing in on him. In the last hours of Halloween he has returned to the dying town of Elm Haven, his boyhood home, where he hopes to find peace in isolation. But moving into a long-deserted farmhouse on the far outskirts of town -- the one-time residence of a strange and brilliant friend who lost his young life in a grisly "accident" back in the terrible summer of 1960 -- is only the latest in his long succession of recent mistakes. Because Dale is not alone here. He has been followed to this house of shadows by private demons who are now twisting his reality into horrifying new forms. And a thick, blanketing early snow is starting to fall ...

'A tender, heart-felt read, with the perfect blend of ingredients: New York, food, family and romance!' Sophie Cousens<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>Where better to start again than New York?<BR><BR>Iris arrives in the city of dreams, intent on restarting her culinary career, and leaving her recent heartache behind.<BR><BR>Wandering the streets at a famous food festival, Iris feels like she's living in a movie. Then she stumbles upon a gelateria that looks strangely familiar. Inside, she meets Gio: a perfect leading man with an irresistible smile - and a crisis of his own.<BR><BR>As fate would have it, Iris is the one person with the answer to his problem. She just can't tell him that . . .<BR><BR>So, can Iris finally let go of the past - and let herself fall in love?<BR><BR>A sumptuously cosy seasonal love story set in sparkling New York, from the queen of the 'what if?' romance Josie Silver.<BR><BR>-----<BR><BR>'Joyous, uplifting and heart-racingly romantic. I devoured it. You'll find me in Little Italy licking gelato off a hot Italian stallion's chest' Cathy Bramley<BR><BR>'A unique and gorgeously written love story bursting with characters you'll want to protect' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn<BR><BR>'Deliciously romantic - I loved everything about it' Libby Page<BR><BR>'A magical love story that had me hooked from the first page' Cressida McLaughlin

'Sophie's novels are perfect for cosy escapism' - Heidi Swain<BR>_____________________________<BR><BR>Liberty has never been a risk-taker. She loves the routine of her quiet life in the charming village of Willowbrook, with her Labrador, Charlie. But the arrival of a mysterious gift prompts Liberty to make some changes: starting with a daily challenge to say yes to everything for the month of December... <BR><BR>Fearless and independent, Alex could hardly be a less obvious fit for peaceful village life. But after an accident cuts short his promising motorcycling career, he finds himself in Willowbrook in search of new direction. <BR><BR>When the pair become unlikely housemates, sparks fly at Damselfly Cottage. Will living together prove impossible - especially when the first snow falls? Or, cut off from the outside world, can they help each other find what it takes to be brave this Christmas? <BR><BR>*****<BR><BR>Readers love Sophie Claire!<BR><BR>'This was a wonderful festive story full of intrigue, drama and romance.' Five stars<BR><BR>'A lovely heart warming story. Loved it.' Five stars<BR><BR>'This is definitely a book to curl up with of an evening, a book to make you smile and feel happy. The characters are so lovely, the writing so warm.' Five stars<BR><BR>'I loved this book, and read it in one sitting.' Five stars<BR><BR>'A lovely heart-warming book that I could not put down. I really strongly recommend and can't wait to see what's next from this author!' Five stars

THE FIRST INSTALMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THE MIRROR VISITOR QUARTETEthereal and impossibly romantic, A Winter's Promise is set in a world of floating arks rendered with grace and majesty. A magnificent opening to what promises to become a landmark series.<BR>Long ago, following a cataclysm called "The Rupture," the world was shattered into many floating celestial islands known as arks.Ophelia lives on Anima, an ark where objects have souls. Beneath her worn scarf and thick glasses, the young girl hides the ability to communicate with the souls of objects, and the power to travel through mirrors. Her peaceful existence on the Ark of Anima is disrupted when she is promised in marriage to Thorn, from the powerful Dragon clan. Ophelia must leave her family and follow her fiancée to the floating capital on the distant Ark of the Pole. There, in the presence of her enigmatic future husband, Ophelia slowly realises that she is a pawn in a political game that will have far-reaching ramifications not only for her but for her entire world.<BR>WHAT READERS THINK"Utterly and dynamically creative." Kelleydoesbooks on Instagram"Blown away by the stunning worldbuilding and Ophelia's character development." Rain on Goodreads"Adding to my favourite series list." Booky_buzz on Instagram"I enjoyed every minute reading this book." Lea on Goodreads"I have never, and will likely never read a book quite like this one again." Constance on Goodreads

A Wisconsin Harvest of Horror. Continuing the Wisconsin Harvest theme, WWA brings you the next installment of finely crafted Wisconsin-themed scary stories. Whether you're a Badger State native or simply love eerie stories set against Wisconsin's haunted forests, misty lakes, or shadowy small towns, this is your chance to tremble. A Wisconsin Harvest of Horror has fifteen original horror stories that will grip your soul and linger like a fog over Lake Michigan. From ghostly whispers in Door County to horrors lurking in the Northwoods, let Wisconsin's eerie essence inspire your darkest creations-make us afraid to turn off the light!Wisconsin Writers Association: Where nightmares find a home!Authors: Margie SponholzJ. L. Royce Brent Michael KelleySteve Fox Dean H. Wild Nora B. PeevyNatasha MorningstarrDavid J. RankNikki Kallio Christopher WelchChristopher A. MicklosJessica Drake-Thomas Elise PosledniDean M. KingMark Connelly

**This deluxe first print edition comes with exclusive sprayed edges**A story of music. A story of healing. A story of love conquering all. From New York Times bestselling author Tillie Cole comes a new tearjerker YA romance, perfect for fans of A Thousand Boy Kisses.Nineteen-year-old Cromwell Dean is the rising star of electronic dance music. Thousands of people adore him, but no one knows him. No one sees the color of his heart. Until the girl in the purple dress breaks through his walls to the darkness within.After Cromwell leaves behind the gray skies of England to study music in the South Carolina heat, the last thing he expects is to see that girl again. And he certainly doesn't expect that she'll stay in his head like a song on repeat. But she does.Bonnie Farraday lives for music. She lets every note into her heart, and she doesn't understand how someone as talented as Cromwell can avoid doing the same. He's hiding from his past, and she knows it. She tries to stay away from him, but something keeps calling her back.Bonnie is the burst of color in Cromwell's darkness. He's the beat that makes her heart skip. But when a shadow falls over Bonnie, it's up to Cromwell to be her light, in the only way he knows how. He must help her find the lost song in her fragile heart. He must keep her strong with a symphony only he can compose.A symphony of hope. A symphony of love.A symphony of them.

A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man -- the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong's prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden's perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family's good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat's twist on Victor Hugo's Les Misâerables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice -- and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.

An epic, heart-racing fantasy romance, for fans of Powerless, about the battle to survive a deadly tournament to win the wish your heart most desires. "Loxton's debut is a thrilling blend of deadly trials, dazzling world-building, and swoon-worthy romance. With adventure teeming around every corner, readers won't want to put this one down." - Kiera Azar, Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thorn Season. When Talia unwittingly steals cursed jewels from a powerful Soulreaper, she pays the ultimate price: the Soulreaper takes her sister's soul. Desperate to save her sister, Talia strikes a deal. She will enter a deadly, magical tournament and if she survives, she will claim the prize of a wish - the only payment the Soulreaper will accept in exchange for the return of her sister. But the tournament can only be won in pairs. Talia is paired with Taron who is brooding, mysterious and harbouring secrets of his own. But they must find a way to work together if they are going to make it through the deadly trials alive. And as Talia's feelings for Taron grow, the stakes get even higher - and the ultimate price might just be her heart. - This is a heart-pounding YA romantasy about a girl who is willing to sacrifice everything to bring her sister back from the dead - Prepare for swoon like no other, with slow-burn #EnemiesToLovers tension throughout - Perfect for fans of Powerless

Perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, this cozy and whimsical romance follows an accident-prone witch and a hot grumpy occult bookstore owner who doesn’t believe in magic as they travel across London to undo a spell gone awry. When rising Hollywood actress and secret witch Willow James accidentally turns her manager into a cat while trying to escape her contract, she’s sure she’s hit her magical low point. Determined to fix her mistake, she journeys to London in search of a rare spell hidden within the famed occult bookstore, Coven & Codex. The last thing she expects? The shop’s brooding, handsome owner, Oliver Hadley, who’d rather avoid magic altogether.Together—with a ragtag group of friends (both human and feline)—Willow and Oliver must scour every corner of the city, from museums to festivals to bustling street markets, to find the missing pieces of the spell. Along the way, Willow’s unpredictable magic and Oliver’s skeptical heart will face the one thing they can't escape… love.Filled with enchanting adventures, sparkling romance, and a dash of mischief, A Witch in Notting Hill is a sweet and spirited tale of discovering magic where you least expect it.

Mariel Spark knows not to trust a demon, especially one that wants her soul, but what’s a witch to do when he won’t leave her side—and she kind of doesn’t want him to?<BR><BR>Mariel Spark is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries of the famed Spark family, but to the displeasure of her mother, she prefers baking to brewing potions and gardening to casting hexes. When a spell to summon flour goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon—one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain.<BR><BR> Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among demons. Powerful and merciless, he drives hard bargains to collect mortal souls. But his reputation has suffered ever since a bargain went awry—if he can strike a bargain with Mariel, he will earn back his deadly reputation. Ozroth can't leave Mariel's side until they complete a bargain, which she refuses to do (turns out some humans are attached to their souls).<BR> <BR>But the witch is funny. And curvy. And disgustingly yet endearingly cheerful. Becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates when Mariel, terrified to confess the inadvertent summoning to her mother, blurts out that she's dating Ozroth. As Ozroth and Mariel struggle with their opposing goals and maintaining a fake relationship, real attraction blooms between them. But Ozroth has a limited amount of time to strike the deal, and if Mariel gives up her soul, she'll lose all her emotions—including love—which will only spell disaster for them both.

MARIEL SPARK KNOWS NOT TO TRUST A DEMON, BUT WHAT'S A WITCH TO DO WHEN SHE'S ACCIDENTALLY BOUND TO ONE?'Whimsically sexy, charmingly romantic, and magically hilarious!' ALI HAZELWOOD****Mariel is prophesied to be the most powerful witch seen in centuries, but she prefers baking bread to brewing potions. When a spell goes very wrong, Mariel finds herself staring down a demon - one she inadvertently summoned for a soul bargain.Ozroth the Ruthless is a legend among his kind. But ever since a bargain went awry, he's been a laughing stock. A deal with Mariel could earn back his deadly reputation. However, getting Mariel to sign over her soul is going to be a lot harder than he anticipated. Ozroth can't leave her side until she makes a deal, and becoming awkward roommates quickly escalates into real attraction. But Ozroth is running out of time - and if he succeeds, he'll damn Mariel and their chances at love in the process.****PRAISE FOR GLIMMER FALLS'It's the most utterly witchy sort of meet-cute... Quirky, witty, and sexy all at once' JESSICA CLARE, bestselling author of GO HEX YOURSELF'A sparkling delight, and I can't wait to see what spell Hawley weaves for us next!' INDIA HOLTON, bestselling author of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEWOMEN WITCHES'Hawley delights in her humorous and romantic paranormal debut...This is a treat' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY****GLIMMER FALLS SERIES1. A WITCH'S GUIDE TO FAKE DATING A DEMON2. A DEMON'S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH3. A WEREWOLF'S GUIDE TO SEDUCING A VAMPIRETHE SHARDS OF MAGIC1. SERVANT OF EARTH (pre-order now!)2. PRINCESS OF BLOOD (pre-order now!)

Another charming and romantic cosy YA fantasy from the author of A Witch's Guide to Love and Poison and The Baby Dragon Cafe, Aamna Qureshi.<BR><BR>Unlike her brothers, Sonya was not made for the crown. Born without magic and often disregarded, she decides to run away from the castle and leave her old life behind.<BR><BR>Having never left the castle grounds, it isn't long before she finds herself in trouble and a handsome stranger comes to her rescue. Azam, a 'stitch-witch', offers her a place to stay in his cosy cottage where he lives with his grandmother and little sister.<BR><BR>Sonya falls in love with her new life and the little cottage where she is free to be herself.<BR><BR>But news of the missing princess soon spreads, and when Sonya's new life is threatened, she must decide who she can trust...<BR><BR>Perfect for fans of:<BR>- will-they-wont-they romance<BR>- cottagecore with a Pakistani twist<BR>- found family<BR>- gorgeous outfits!

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A whimsical and heartwarming novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magical powers—and her life—back on track, from the national bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.<BR><BR>Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…<BR><BR>Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and just might know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing.<BR><BR>Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone...and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

WHAT IF LOVE IS THE BEST MAGIC OF ALL?'One of my coziest reads of the year' EMILY HENRY, on The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesAn enchanting novel about a witch who has a second chance to get her magic - and her life - back on track, from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.Sera Swan was once one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her magical Guild. Now she runs an inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans, tries to keep the fox in check, and longs for the magical future she lost. Until she discovers an old spellbook that could hold the secret to restoring her power - and turns to Luke Larsen, brilliant historian and human glacier. Luke has his own reasons for staying at the inn, and none of them involve letting certain grumpy innkeepers past his icy walls. So no one is more surprised than he when he not only agrees to help, but also finds himself thawing.And as Luke and Sera work together to decipher the book, Sera starts to realise that love - and the family she's made - could be the best magic of all . . .PRAISE FOR SANGU MANDANNA'The perfect read if you're craving a little magic and a lot of heart' ASHLEY POSTON'Full of charm, wit, romance, and an affirmation that we are all deserving of love and real magic' TRAVIS BALDREE'A warm and witchy hug of a book' TASHA SURI

'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Warm, cozy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATERWhat if love is the best magic of all?A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches. Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her powers, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with their quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems lost. Until she finds about an old spell that could restore her power . . . Enter Luke Larsen, handsome magical historian, who might have the key to unlocking the spell's secrets. Luke has no interest in the inn's madcap goings-on, and is even less interested in letting a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls. So no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help. Running an inn, reclaiming lost power, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera is about to discover she doesn't have to do alone - and that love might be the best magic of all.TROPESCozy fantasy ¿¿¿¿Magical inn ¿¿Found family¿Grumpy x grumpy ¿ x ¿Talking animal sidekick ¿¿READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA'Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿'A perfect cozy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul' ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice' ¿¿¿¿¿'So warm, fun and twinkly!' ¿¿¿¿¿'This book is just one big magical hug' ¿¿¿¿¿

It's time to get her spark back . . .A witch has a second chance to get her magical powers - and her life back on track in this feel-good, whimsical New York Times bestselling cosy fantasy from the author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.Once, Sera Swan was one of the most powerful witches in Britain - until she sacrificed most of her magic to resurrect her beloved aunt. Now she runs an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests' shenanigans and longs for a future that seems entirely lost.Then she meets Luke Larsen, the handsome and icy magical historian who could hold the key to restoring her power. Luke has no interest in the inn's goings-on or letting a certain witch past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he when he agrees to help. Worse, he might actually be thawing.But as the two work together alongside the family Sera has built, she begins to wonder . . . could love be the best magic of all? TROPES Cosy fantasy Magical inn Found family Grumpy x grumpy Talking animal sidekick 'One hundred percent delightful!' SARAH BETH DURST 'Magical in every sense' REBECCA THORNE 'Warm, cosy, and eminently hopeful' OLIVIA ATWATER 'A magical, heartfelt tale' JULIE LEONG READERS LOVE SANGU MANDANNA 'Honestly, I would give this book 10 stars if I could' ¿¿¿¿¿'Wistful, gorgeous and beautiful' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect cosy book to warm the cockles of your heart and soul' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderfully nostalgic storytelling voice' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So warm, fun and twinkly!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is just one big magical hug' ¿¿¿¿¿'All of the characters added so much, and I loved them dearly' ¿¿¿¿¿'This was my first book from this author, but let me tell you, it will not be my last. Can't recommend it enough!!' ¿¿¿¿¿

The chaos of war, intrigue, and conquest brought together Fatima, the Persian captive, and Töregene, the wife of the Mongol emperor. It is their shared desire for revenge against the Mongols, however, that will bind their fates forever after. They've vowed to call a storm that will radically shift the power balance of the mightiest empire in the world... But can Fatima bear serving those she loathes long enough to exact her vengeance?

Fatima has freed Toregene from her wrongful imprisonment after Boraqchin's plot and the attempt on Ögedei's life! Resolved to become witches and stand against the Empire themselves, the two of them use Boraqchin's secret to close in on her, and Toregene manages to ascertain the second princess's location. In the year 1233, Ögedei is choosing Persia's governor general, and the empire's territory is steadily expanding...

The modern witch is a gentle spirit who isn't afraid to follow her own path. A creative who fashions her own runes instead of buying them off the rack possesses a special divinatory tool that contains her own spiritual magick. Because they are more personal than the usual stones available in stores, homemade runes allow a witch to be truly creative and intuitive in her readings and castings. A Witch's Runes teaches you how to make your own runes by finding just the right 13 stones, purifying them in the moonlight, and carefully painting them with beautiful symbols whose ancient meanings are rich and varied. This book teaches you how to do readings that are infused with personal meaning and how to cast spells and blessings. Witch's runes are a gift you give to yourself.