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The Queen of Nothing, Holly Black

After being pronounced Queen of Faerie and then abruptly exiled by the Wicked King Cardan, Jude finds herself unmoored, the queen of nothing. She spends her time with Vivi and Oak, watching reality television, and doing odd jobs, including squaring up to a cannibalistic faerie. When her twin sister Taryn shows up asking a favour, Jude jumps at the chance to return to the Faerie world, even if it means facing Cardan, whom she loves despite his betrayal.

Criss cross, James Patterson

Mere hours after witnessing the execution of a killer he helped put behind bars, Alex Cross is called to the scene of a copycat murder. A note signed 'M' rests on the corpse: You messed up big time, Dr. Cross. Was an innocent man just put to death? As the executed convict's family launch a vicious campaign against Cross, his abilities as a detective are called into question.

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Girl gone viral, Arvin Ahmadi

Girl Gone Viral is the inventive and timely story of a seventeen-year-old coder's catapult to stardom.For seventeen-year-old Opal Hopper, code is magic. She builds entire worlds from scratch: Mars craters, shimmering lakes, any virtual experience her heart desires. But she can't code her dad back into her life. When he disappeared after her tenth birthday, leaving only a cryptic note, Opal tried desperately to find him.

Love from A to Z : a novel, S K Ali

A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes, because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together. An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb’s teacher, who won’t stop reminding the class how “bad” Muslims are. But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isn’t bad. She’s angry.

Manatee blues, Laurie Halse Anderson

Dr. Mac has brought Brenna, Maggie, and Zoe to Florida to visit her friend Gretchen, a marine biologist who runs a manatee rescue center that's in desperate need of money. Brenna's immediately drawn to the endangered, gentle giants, and wants to do whatever she can to help them--and the center.

Time to fly, Laurie Halse Anderson

There's a flock of parrots in Zoe's backyard! No one knows where they came from, but they aren't as big a surprise as the sight of Zoe's mother, who has just arrived from California. She wants Zoe to move back home with her - something Zoe has been waiting to hear for months. But why does leaving Ambler and Dr.

Fear of falling, Laurie Halse Anderson

David is determined to learn to jump on horseback if it kills him. And sometimes he's afraid it might, like when Comet balks and won't go over the crossbar. Now that David's father is back in town, he's promised to teach David how to jump like a champion. But David can't let him know how scared he is. Because there's one thing that scares David more than falling off a horse, and that's disappointing his father.

Fight for life, Laurie Halse Anderson

Maggie's grandmother runs an animal clinic, Dr. Mac's Place, so Maggie knows her way around animals who are in danger.

End of the race, Laurie Halse Anderson

Maggie learns all about dog racing when an injured greyhound is brought to the clinic. She goes to the track with Dr. Mac and Taryn, the newest Vet Volunteer, to check on the condition of the dogs.

Say good-bye, Laurie Halse Anderson

Yum-Yum is an adorable shih tzu and one of Zoe's favorite clients. When Zoe and Yum-Yum visit a ward of cancer patients, she is amazed by how much joy the tiny dog can spread in an instant. But then Yum-Yum is diagnosed with cancer himself.

Masks, Laurie Halse Anderson

After Sunita's beloved pet cat, Mittens, gets injured on her watch, she wonders if vet work is right for her. She takes an internship at a research lab, but learns that they test on animals and eventually put them to sleep.

Storm rescue, Laurie Halse Anderson

Sunita Patel is book smart and good with cats. When a hurricane approaches, Sunita realizes that Lucy, a diabetic cat with a broken leg, is in danger, along with her owner, Mrs. Clark. When the vets are called out on emergency, the evacuation starts.

Trickster, Laurie Halse Anderson

As soon as he sees Trickster, the new horse at Quinn's Stables, David knows he's found the horse he was born to ride. But David's got a reputation as a troublemaker . . . and Trickster's still recuperating from an accident. David is determined to clear his name and prove to Mr. Quinn that he's worth taking a chance on.

Homeless, Laurie Halse Anderson

Sunita has always wanted a cat, but her parents are dead set against it. Then she finds a group of strays living in the wild, and knows she can domesticate them--even though she's been told that these are feral cats, who see humans as their enemies. First, she convinces Dr. Mac to examine the cats, fix them, and give them shots. Then she wants to re-release the cats, now healthy, into the neighborhood. The problem is, the neighbors consider the cats dangerous pests.

Teacher's pet, Laurie Halse Anderson

Maggie's still getting used to middle school. One of her teachers is, too - Mr. Carlson, her new science teacher, is blind, and is working with a guide dog for the first time. Scout is a love of a German shepherd and really wants to do his job, but Maggie can tell that Mr. Carlson's still having a hard time. Maybe she can help.

Trapped, Laurie Halse Anderson

Someone's been setting animal traps in the nature preserve behind Brenna's house. She and her older brother, Sage, are furious - not only is that illegal, it's hurting and killing defenseless animals where they should be safe. They both want to do something, but Brenna's worried that Sage may have some really extreme plans in mind.

Summer at the Cornish cafe, Phillipa Ashley

Demi doesn't expect her summer in Cornwall to hold anything out of the ordinary. As a waitress, working all hours to make ends meet, washing dishes and serving ice creams seems to be as exciting as the holiday season is about to get. That's until she meets Cal Penwith. An outsider, like herself, Cal is persuaded to let Demi help him renovate his holiday resort, Kilhallon Park. Set above an idyllic Cornish cove, the once popular destination for tourists has now gone to rack and ruin.

Super human : the bulletproof plan to age backward and maybe even live forever, Dave Asprey

Dave Asprey suffered countless symptoms of ageing as a young man, which sparked a lifelong burning desire to grow younger with each birthday. For more than twenty years, he has been on a quest to find innovative, science-backed methods to upgrade human biology and redefine the limits of the mind, body, and spirit. The results speak for themselves. Now in his forties, Dave is smarter, happier, and more fit and successful than ever before.

The spoilers, Desmond Bagley

When film tycoon, Sir Robert Hellier, loses his daughter to heroin, he declares war on the drug pedlars. London drug specialist, Nicholas Warren, is called in to organise an expedition to the Middle East, in an attempt to track down the big-time dope runners, inveigle themselves into their confidence and make them an offer they can't refuse.

The Vivero letter, Desmond Bagley

Jeremy Wheale's well-ordered life is blasted apart when his brother is murdered. The killer was after a family heirloom - an antique gold tray - which sets Wheale on a trail from Devon to the tropical rainforest of Yucatan. There he joins the hunt for a lost Mayan city. But in the dense cover of the jungle a band of vicious convict mercenaries are waiting to strike...

According to Queeney, Beryl Bainbridge

Beryl Bainbridge's novel is a masterly evocation of the last years of Dr Johnson, arguably Britian's greatest Man of Letters. The time is the 1770s and 1780s and Johnson, having completed his life's major work (he compiled the first ever Dictionary of the English language) is running an increasingly choatic life.

Kingdom of souls : the last witchdoctor, Rena Barron

Born into a family of powerful witchdoctors, Arrah yearns for magic of her own. But each year she fails to call forth her ancestral powers, while her ambitious mother watches with growing disapproval. There's only one thing Arrah hasn't tried, a deadly last resort: trading years of her own life for scraps of magic. Until the Kingdom's children begin to disappear, and Arrah is desperate to find the culprit. She uncovers something worse. The long-imprisoned Demon King is stirring.

Surge, Jay Bernard

Jay Bernard's powerful debut is a queer exploration of the black British archive, tracing a line between two significant events in recent British history: the New Cross Massacre of 1981 in which thirteen young black people were killed in a house fire - and the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. The collection stems from research undertaken about the New Cross Fire during a 2016 residency at the George Padmore Institute.

Lovely war, Julie Berry

In the perilous days of World Wars I and II, the gods hold the fates; and the hearts, of four mortals in their hands. They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past.

The Queen of Nothing, Holly Black

After being pronounced Queen of Faerie and then abruptly exiled by the Wicked King Cardan, Jude finds herself unmoored, the queen of nothing. She spends her time with Vivi and Oak, watching reality television, and doing odd jobs, including squaring up to a cannibalistic faerie. When her twin sister Taryn shows up asking a favour, Jude jumps at the chance to return to the Faerie world, even if it means facing Cardan, whom she loves despite his betrayal.

Trace of evil, Alice Blanchard

A mystery that introduces a bold and audacious rookie detective assigned to hunt for a killer who is haunted by the past in this gripping murder case. Natalie Lockhart always knew she was going to be a cop. A rookie detective on the Burning Lake police force, she was raised on the wisdom of her chief-of-police father. These cases will haunt you if you let them. Grief doesn't come with instructions. But the one thing her father couldn't teach her was how to handle loss.

The hidden world of the fox, Adele Brand

We've all seen the fox. A flash of his brushy tail disappearing between the gap of a fence, a blaze of orange caught in the headlights as he scampers across the road. We've heard him too, his strange barks echoing in the city night. Perhaps we've even come face to face with him, eyes meeting for a few moments before he disappears once more into the darkness.

A cousin's prayer, Wanda E Brunstetter

A year after her boyfriend was killed, a traumatized Katie Miller returns to her Amish community in Indiana, struggling with depression and panic attacks. Will she ever find the courage to face her inner demons? Freeman Bontrager has been interested in Katie ever since they were in school. Now that Katie is home, Freeman finds excuses to spend time at the Miller house.

A cousin's challenge, Wanda E Brunstetter

Jolene Yoder returns to Indiana to teach lip reading and sign language to the newly deaf Amish man Lonnie Hershberger. As she begins falling for Lonnie, Jolene wonders if she'll ever see "signs" of his love for her. Lovelorn Lonnie is fighting his attraction to Jolene, especially since she seems smitten by Jake Beechy.

Lust & wonder : a memoir, Augusten Burroughs

In chronicling the development and demise of the different relationships he's had while living in New York, Augusten Burroughs examines what it means to be in love, what it means to be in lust, and what it means to be figuring it all out. With Augusten's unique and singular observations and his own unabashed way of detailing both the horrific and the humorous, Lust & Wonder is an intimate and honest memoir that his legions of fans have been waiting for.

Influence : the psychology of persuasion, Robert B Cialdine

Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"--And how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year programme of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book.

The empty throne, Bernard Cornwell

Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æthelred.

Falco : the complete BBC Radio collection, Lindsey Davis

The silver pigs: One fine day, A.D. 70, Sosia Camillina quite literally runs into Marcus Didius Falco on the steps of the Forum. It seems Sosia is on the run from a couple of street toughs, and after a quick and dirty rescue, P.I. Falco wants to know why. Hoping for future favors from Sosia's powerful uncle, Falco embarks on an intricate case of smuggling, murder, and treason that reaches into the palace itself.
Shadows in bronze: Rome, AD 71.

Martin Chuzzlewit, Charles Dickens

The Chuzzlewits are a family divided by money and selfishness; even young Martin, the eponymous hero, is arrogant and self-centred. He offends his grandfather by falling in love with the latter's ward, Mary, and sets out to make his own fortune in life, travelling as far as America - which produces from Dickens a savage satire on a new world tainted with the vices of the old. Martin's nature slowly changes through his bitter experience of life and his enduring love for Mary.

Secret of the Red Arrow, Franklin W Dixon

The Hardy brothers must dismantle a dangerous crime gang in this first book of a fresh approach to a classic series. Teenagers Frank and Joe Hardy are supposedly retired from their detective work. But there is a new mystery in Bayport that needs their investigative expertise, and fast! Starting with a bank heist, a series of alarming pranks have popped up around Bayport.

A pilgrimage to eternity : from Canterbury to Rome in search of a faith, Timothy Egan

Tracing an ancient pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, the bestselling and "virtuosic" (The Wall Street Journal) writer explores the past and future of Christianity. Moved by his mother's death and his Irish Catholic family's complicated history with the church, Timothy Egan decided to follow in the footsteps of centuries of seekers to force a reckoning with his own beliefs.

Darkness on the Fens, Joy Ellis

Revellers are flocking into Greenborough for the yearly Dark Greenborough Festival, a three-day event celebrating local folklore, superstition and the darker side of life. What the public doesn't know is that there has been a warning sent to the police, saying that Greenborough will be a very dangerous place this year. The anonymous letter ends with the Latin phrase, Mors certa, hora incerta: Death is certain, the hour uncertain.

Lost in space. Return to yesterday, Kevin Emerson

Thirty years in the future, Earth has become increasingly more uninhabitable, and a group of colonists—including Will, his two teenage sisters, and their parents—travels across the galaxy to establish a new home. But when the ship is attacked, the Robinsons are stranded on an alien planet where they must contend with disastrous technical issues, a hostile environment, and dangerous personalities to get off world and reach their colony.

Crooked Heart, Lissa Evans

When Noel Bostock--aged ten, no family--is evacuated from London to escape the Blitz, he ends up living in St Albans with Vera Sedge. The war's thrown up new opportunities for making money but on her own, she's a disaster. With Noel, she's a team. Together they cook up an idea and Vee starts to make a profit. But there are plenty of other people making money out of the war and some of them are dangerous...

Old baggage, Lissa Evans

It is 1928 and Matilda Simpkin, now in her late fifties, rooting through the boot cupboard, finds a small club in an old pair of galoshes. Giving it a thoughtful twirl she is finally struck by an idea. Mattie is a woman with a thrilling past and a chafingly uneventful present. During the Women's Suffrage Campaign, she marched, she sang and she heckled Winston Churchill. She was gaoled nine times. But she is still searching for a fresh mould into which she can pour her energies.

Dark legacy, Christine Feehan

The victim of a terrible vampire experiment, Emeline Sanchez fears she will never be free of their taint.

A dream about lightning bugs : a life of music and cheap lessons, Ben Folds

From the genre-defying icon Ben Folds comes a memoir that is as nuanced, witty, and relatable as his cult-classic songs. Ben Folds is a celebrated American singer-songwriter, beloved for songs such as "Brick," "You Don't Know Me," "Rockin' the Suburbs," and "The Luckiest," and is the former frontman of the alternative rock band Ben Folds Five. But Folds will be the first to tell you he's an unconventional icon, more normcore than hardcore.

All fired up, Lori Foster

Charlotte Parrish has always wanted a certain kind of man: someone responsible, settled, boring. Bad boys need not apply. But when her car leaves her stranded and a mysterious stranger with brooding eyes and a protective streak comes to her rescue, she can't deny how drawn she is to him. In town searching for family he's never met, Mitch is everything she never thought she wanted and suddenly everything she craves.

Shine!, J J Grabenstein

"Who do you want to be?" asks Mr. Van Deusen. "And not when you grow up. Right here, right now." Shine on! might be the catchphrase of twelve-year-old Piper's hero--astronaut, astronomer, and television host Nellie Dumont Frisse--but Piper knows the truth: some people are born to shine, and she's just not one of them.

But for the grace, Peter Grainger

"We are living in the departure lounge," said Ralph Greenwood, "and flights leave with monotonous regularity." So when another resident of the Rosemary House care home is found dead in her chair one Saturday evening in December, no one is very surprised-not until the results of a routine post-mortem reveal something extraordinary. Sergeant DC Smith and his team have to tread carefully as they investigate what took place, and Smith himself has to confront some difficult memories.

Luck and judgement, Peter Grainger

Peter Grainger presents the third novel in his DC Smith Investigation series.

The chalk pit, Elly Griffiths

In the ninth Ruth Galloway mystery, Ruth and Nelson investigate a string of murders and disappearances deep within the abandoned tunnels hidden far beneath the streets of Norwich. Norwich is riddled with old chalk-mining tunnels, but no one's sure exactly how many. When Ruth is called in to investigate a set of human remains found in one of them, she notices the bones are almost translucent, a sign they were boiled soon after death.

The menacers, Donald Hamilton

Matt Helm is puzzled. He's been sent to Mexico to investigate the sighting of a flying saucer, but Helm doesn't believe in little green men. Then his Russian opposite number is shot in her hotel, but who did it? And why are the Mexican cops acting so tough? Time to track down the redhead who called in the sighting and get to the bottom of the case.

The shadowers, Donald Hamilton

In order to foil a mass assassination plot, Matt Helm must undertake his most dangerous mission yet: matrimony. An agent like Helm might be a nice man to live with for a while, but he's not the kind of guy a woman would marry--unless she has to in order to maintain an ingenious cover. The man whose daily bread is violence takes a most unlikely bride--just to ensure death doesn't part them.

The ravagers, Donald Hamilton

It was not a peaceful way to die, but there was nothing Matt Helm could do for his fellow agent. He had found him in a Canadian motel room, his once-handsome face eaten away, corroded by acid. Scratch one agent. The women wouldn't be lining up for him now. But it created further problems. The most likely culprit was a woman Helm had orders to protect--no matter what the cost.

The ambushers, Donald Hamilton

A quiet mission of assassination is no sweat for legendary agent Matt Helḿ??until a shapely foreign agent he never got around to finishing off lures him into a strange trek in the wilds of northern Mexico. And when a Russian missile is smuggled out of Cuba, it falls into the hands of a political fanatic much too close to home.

Always and forever, Lara Jean, Jenny Han

Lara Jean's letter-writing days aren't over. Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope for. She is head over heels in love with her boyfriend, Peter; her dad's finally getting remarried to their next door neighbor, Ms. Rothschild; and Margot's coming home for the summer just in time for the wedding. But change is looming on the horizon.

The compound effect : jumpstart your income, your life, your success, Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect contains the essence of what every super achiever needs to know, practice, and master to obtain extraordinary success. Inside you will hear strategies on:How to win-every time! Eradicating the bad habits that are derailing your progress.Painlessly installing the few key disciplines required for major breakthroughs.The real, lasting keys to gaining and sustaining motivation.Capturing the elusive, awesome force of momentum.The acceleration secrets of superachievers.

The entrepreneur roller coaster : it's your turn to #jointheride : your essential guide book for thriving as an entrepreneur, Darren Hardy

In The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster you will learn the best strategies Darren has ever collected from the most successful people on the planet, covering the four essential skills necessary for entrepreneurial success: sales, recruiting, leadership, and productivity.This essential guidebook will prepare you for the wild ride of entrepreneurship.

Somewhere out there : a novel, Amy Hatvany

Natalie Clark knew never to ask her sensitive adoptive mother questions about her past. She doesn't even know her birth mother's name-only that the young woman signed parental rights over to the state when Natalie was a baby. Now Natalie's own daughter must complete a family tree project for school, and Natalie is determined to unearth the truth about her roots. Brooke Walker doesn't have a family.

Sea witch rising, Sarah Henning

"The Little Mermaid" takes a twisted turn in this thrilling sequel to villainess origin story Sea Witch, as the forces of land and sea clash in an epic battle for freedom, redemption, and true love. Runa will not let her little sister die. Alia traded her voice to the Sea Witch for a shot at happiness with a prince who doesn't love her. And his rejection will literally kill her--unless Runa intervenes.

Sea witch, Sarah Henning

The fairy tale you thought you knew... The story of the Sea Witch, the villainess from Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale The Little Mermaid, told from the viewpoint of the Sea Witch when she was a twelve-year-old girl... Evie has been wracked with guilt ever since her best friend, Anna, drowned. So when a girl appears on shore with an uncanny resemblance to Anna, Evie befriends her in an effort to make amends.

Hitch, Kathryn Hind

Amelia stands beside a highway in the Australian desert, alone except for her dog and the occasional road train that speeds past her raised thumb. After her mother's funeral, Amelia was confronted by Zach and reminded of the relationship they had when she was a teenager. She feels complicit and remains unable to process what happened. So she ran. Her best friend, Sid, is Zach's cousin and the one person in the world she can depend upon.But, of course, the road isn't safe either.

The silent thaw, Erin Hunter

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the second book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc. ThunderClan's leader, Bramblestar, has been behaving erratically after losing one of his nine lives, and suspicion is quickly spreading across Clan borders. And when a strange apparition sparks unrest in SkyClan and ShadowClan, each warrior must decide where their allegiances lie?with their Clan, or the warrior code itself.

Cemetery Road [electronic resource] : a novel, Greg Iles

The author of the Natchez Burning trilogy returns with an electrifying tale of friendship, betrayal, and shattering secrets that threaten to destroy a small Mississippi town. When Marshall McEwan left his hometown at age eighteen, he vowed never to return. The trauma that drove him away ultimately spurred him to become one of the most successful journalists in Washington D.C.

A twist of the knife, Peter James

In multi-million-copy bestselling author Peter James' collection of short stories we first come to meet Brighton's finest detective, Roy Grace, and read the tale that went on to inspire James' hugely successful novel, Dead Simple. James exposes the Achilles heel of each of his characters, and makes us question how well we can trust ourselves, and one another. Each tale carries a twist that will haunt readers for days after they turn the final page.

The friend zone, Abby Jimenez

Kristen Peterson doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children.Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen--especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland.

Attack of the alien dung!, Gareth P Jones

The Pet Defenders Code: 1. The safety of Planet Earth depends on you. 2. Humans must not know the truth. Good luck--you'll need it... Secret agent Biskit is not happy when he discovers his new partner Mitzy is a cat--everyone knows cats and dogs don't mix. But saving the Earth from alien invasions must come first and the planet is under attack! A cluster of cow pats has flown into town and they're whipping up a stink ...

How we fight for our lives : a memoir, Saeed Jones

"Written from the crossroads of sex, race, and power in America, How We Fight for Our Lives is a stunning coming-of-age memoir and a haunting reflection of the nation as a whole"-- Provided by publisher.

A river of royal blood, Amanda Joy

Set in a North African-inspired fantasy world where two sisters must fight to the death to win the crown. Sixteen-year-old Eva is a princess, born with the magick of blood and marrow--a dark and terrible magick that hasn't been seen for generations in the vibrant but fractured country of Myre. Its last known practitioner was Queen Raina, who toppled the native khimaer royalty and massacred thousands, including her own sister, eight generations ago, thus beginning the Rival Heir tradition.

Savage spawn : reflections on violent children, Jonathan Kellerman

Author and child psychologist explores a disturbing and increasingly common trend: children who kill. As the recent tragedies in Oregon, Arkansas, and Colorado have shown, children as young as eight years old are capable of murder and violence. No community is safe from this tragic phenomenon, and experts ranging from law enforcement officials to guidance counselors are confused and conflicted about how to approach it.

Best family ever, Karen Kingsbury

Karen Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell tell the childhood stories of the beloved Baxter children--Brooke, Kari, Ashley, Erin, and Luke--to inspire and entertain younger listeners.Brooke is the perfect older sister. For that reason, Kari and Ashley work hard to make their parents just as proud of them as they are of Brooke. Each girl has her own talents. Brooke is an excellent student. Kari is a great soccer player. Ashley, a talented artist. And they are always there for each other.

Wrecking ball, Jeff Kinney

An unexpected inheritance gives the Heffley family a chance to make major improvements to their home. But they soon find that construction isn't all it's cracked up to be. When things get rough, will the Heffleys be able to stay ...

Golden Lion, Giles Kristian

In this epic African adventure, Wilbur Smith returns to his longest-running series - and the very beginnings of the Courtney family saga in the late seventeenth century - with co-author Giles Kristian. 'vintage Smith....newcomers to Smith and old fans alike will have their swashes well and truly buckled.' Daily Mail Henry 'Hal' Courtney has always lived at sea. He watched his own father executed during the Anglo-Dutch naval war, and spent his entire young adulthood avenging his father's death.

The capture of the Earl of Glencrae, Stephanie Laurens

We joyfully request your attendance at the wedding of Miss Angelica Cynster... but not until she and her hero lay to rest an ancient grudge in the Scottish Highlands!Headstrong Angelica Cynster is certain she'll recognize her fated husband at first sight. And when her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman, she knows beyond a doubt that he's the one.

Viscount Breckenridge to the rescue, Stephanie Laurens

You are cordially invited to the wedding of Miss Heather Cynster . . . but not before she encounters kidnappers, danger, and a daring rescue at the hands of Viscount Breckenridge. Determined to hunt down her very own hero, one who will sweep her off her feet and into wedded bliss, and despairing of finding him in London's staid ballrooms, Heather Cynster steps out of her safe world and boldly attends a racy soiree.

The brazen bride, Stephanie Laurens

The adventures of four Crown officers fighting to bring down a deadly foe continue in this third installment of the Black Cobra Quartet. Logan Monteith's mission has gotten off to a shaky start. Wounded in battle, he jumped from his ship rather than risk losing the evidence that would bring down a traitor. As he recuperates in a tiny village, he finds his respect for the villagers grows, as does his fascination with his rescuer, Linnet Trevission.

In pursuit of Eliza Cynster, Stephanie Laurens

Eliza Cynster is on the hunt for a husband, and with no potential suitors to be found among the cream of the ton, she knows she must look elsewhere. But her curiosity costs her dearly as she falls into an elaborate trap. Brazenly kidnapped from her sister Heather's engagement ball, Eliza Cynster is spirited north from London to Edinburgh. Desperate and determined to escape, she seizes upon the first possible champion who happens along - gentleman scholar Jeremy Carling.

And then Sse fell, Stephanie Laurens

Never settle for less than magic.the only thing more troublesome than a Cynster man ... ... is a Cynster lady who believes love is not her destiny. Famously known in London Society as 'the Matchbreaker', Henrietta Cynster's uncanny skill lies in preventing ill-fated nuptials - not in falling victim to Cupid's spell.But then she disrupts one match too many and feels honour-bound to assist dashing James Glossup find a suitable bride for a marriage-of-convenience.

Loving Rose, Stephanie Laurens

Miraculously spared from death, Malcolm Sinclair erases the notorious man he once was. Reinventing himself as thomas Glendower, he strives to make amends for his past, yet he never imagines penance might come via a secretive lady he discovers living in his secluded manor. Rose has a plausible explanation for why she and her children are residing in thomas's house, but she quickly realizes he's far too intelligent to fool.

Generation one, Pittacus Lore

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Generation One by Pittacus Lore read by P.J. Ochlan. It has been over a year since the invasion of Earth was thwarted. Taylor Cook thought the invasion was just a bad dream. She'd heard about teens who were suddenly developing incredible abilities, but she had never really believed it. Not until the day she discovered she was one of them - a human with Legacies. Now Taylor is being sent off to the Human Garde Academy.

Deep silence, Jonathan Maberry

Terrorists-for-hire have created a weapon that can induce earthquakes and cause dormant volcanoes to erupt. One terrifying side-effect of the weapon is that prior to the devastation, the vibrations drive ordinary people to suicide and violence. A wave of madness begins sweeping the country beginning with a mass shooting in Congress. Joe Ledger and his team go on a wild hunt to stop the terrorists and uncover the global super-power secretly funding them.

Glimpse : a novel, Jonathan Maberry

thriller that explores what happens when reality and nightmares converge, and how far one will go to protect the innocent when their own brain is a threat. Rain Thomas is a mess. Seven years an addict and three difficult years clean. Racked by guilt for the baby she gave up for adoption when she was sixteen. Still grieving for the boy's father who died in Iraq. Alone, discarded by her family, with only the damaged members of her narcotics anonymous meetings as friends.

Assassin's code, Jonathan Maberry

When Joe Ledger and Echo Team rescue a group of American college kids held hostage in Iran, the Iranian government then asks them to help find six nuclear bombs planted in the Mideast oil fields. These stolen WMDs will lead Joe and Echo Team into hidden vaults of forbidden knowledge, mass-murder, betrayal, and a brotherhood of genetically-engineered killers with a thirst for blood.

No country for old men, Cormac McCarthy

Wolfskin, Juliet Marillier

All young Eyvind ever wanted was to become a great Viking warrior--a Wolfskin--and perform honorable deeds out in the name of his War fathergod, Thor. He can think of no future more glorious. And the chance to make it happen is his when his older brother Ulf is brought the tale of a magical land across the sea, a place where men with courage could go to conquer a land and bring glory to themselves.

A place for us, Fatima Farheen Mirza

A deeply moving and resonant story of love, identity, and belonging. As an Indian wedding gathers a family back together, parents Rafiq and Layla must reckon with the choices their children have made. There is Hadia: their headstrong, eldest daughter, whose marriage is a match of love and not tradition. Huda, the middle child, determined to follow in her sister's footsteps.

Sick kids in love, Hannah Moskowitz

Isabel has one rule: no dating. It's easier-it's safer-it's better-for the other person. She's got issues. She's got secrets. She's got rheumatoid arthritis. But then she meets another sick kid. He's got a chronic illness Isabel's never heard of, something she can't even pronounce. He understands what it means to be sick. He understands her more than her healthy friends. He understands her more than her own father, who's a doctor. He's gorgeous, fun, and foul-mouthed. And totally into her.

Sleeping giants, Sylvain Neuvel

A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood, South Dakota, when she falls through the earth. She wakes up at the bottom of a square hole, its walls glowing with intricate carvings. But the firemen who come to save her peer down upon something even stranger: a little girl in the palm of a giant metal hand. Seventeen years later, the mystery of the bizarre artifact remains unsolved - its origins, architects, and purpose unknown.

Khaki town, Judy Nunn

Inspired by a wartime true story which the Government kept secret for over seventy years.'It seems to have happened overnight,' Val thought as she pulled the beers. 'We've become a khaki town.' It's March 1942. Singapore has fallen. Darwin has been bombed. Australia is on the brink of being invaded by the Imperial Japanese Forces. And Val Callahan, publican of The Brown's Hotel in Townsville, could not be happier as she contemplates the fortune she's making from lonely, thirsty soldiers.

Hazards of time travel : a novel, Joyce Carol Oates

An ingenious dystopian novel of one young woman's resistance against the constraints of an oppressive society When a recklessly idealistic girl in a dystopian future society dares to test the perimeters of her tightly controlled world, she is punished by being sent back in time to a region of North America - 'Wainscotia, Wisconsin' - that existed eighty years before.

Spare brides, Adele Parks

The 1920s: a time of hope, promise--and parties. But not all the men came home, after The War. Meet the spare brides. Young, gorgeous--and unexpectedly alone. Ava relishes the freedom of being single. Sarah fears no one can replace her hero husband. Beatrice finds it hard to shine, next to her dazzling friends. And Lydia is married, rich, privileged. Then a chance encounter changes everything.

The state we're in, Adele Parks

What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way. She's a life-long optimist, he's a resolute cynic. In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed. When they get off the plane their true journey begins...

If you go away, Adele Parks

1914: Vivian, a young, impassioned debutante is hurried into a marriage to cover a scandal, then War breaks out on her wedding day. Quick to escape matrimony, her traditionalist husband immediately enlists and Vivian has no alternative than to take up the running of his estate. Howard, a brilliant young playwright, refuses to enlist, becoming one of the most notorious conscientious objectors of the time.

Lyddie, Katherine Paterson

When Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family once again. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true.

Preacher's boy, Katherine Paterson

Willful and high-spirited, exerting his independence at every turn, 10-year-old Robert "Robbie" Burns Hewitt plans to live life to the fullest--because the world is going to end at the turn of the century anyway! The year 1900 is fast approaching. Robbie decides that living by The Ten Commandments, which have been drilled into his head by his preacher father, is not meant for him--since he "ain't got the knack for holiness." On his quest to be his own person, he stirs up trouble daily.

Jacob have I loved, Katherine Paterson

"Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated . . ." With her grandmother's taunt, Louise knew that she, like the biblical Esau, was the despised elder twin. Caroline, her selfish younger sister, was the one everyone loved. Growing up on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island in the early 1940s, angry Louise reveals how Caroline robbed her of everything: her hopes for schooling, her friends, her mother, even her name.

The orphan thief, Glynis Peters

When all seems lost... As Hitler's bombs rain down on a battered and beleaguered Britain, Ruby Shadwell is dealt the most devastating blow - her entire family lost during the Coventry Blitz. Hope still survives... Alone and with the city in chaos, Ruby is determined to survive this war and rebuild her life. And a chance encounter with street urchin Tommy gives Ruby just the chance she needs... And love will overcome. Because Tommy brings with him Canadian Sergeant Jean-Paul Clayton.

Monstrous regiment, Terry Pratchett

It begun as a sudden strange fancy . . .Polly Perks had to become a boy in a hurry. Cutting off her hair and wearing trousers was easy. Learning to fart and belch in public and walk like an ape took more time . . .And now she's enlisted in the army, and searching for her lost brother. But there's a war on. There's always a war on. And Polly and her fellow recruits are suddenly in the thick of it, without any training, and the enemy is hunting them.

Going postal, Terry Pratchett

Moist von Lipwig is a con artist and a fraud and a man faced with a life choice: be hanged, or put Ankh-Morpork's ailing postal service back on its feet.It was a tough decision. But he's got to see that the mail gets though, come rain, hail, sleet, dogs, the Post Office Workers Friendly and Benevolent Society, the evil chairman of the Grand Trunk Semaphore Company, and a midnight killer. Getting a date with Adora Bell Dearheart would be nice, too.

Diamond dogs ; Turquoise days, Alastair Reynolds

From Alastair Reynolds, author of Absolution Gap, comes two novellas set in the Revelation Space universe.

Seven years, Peter Robinson

A gripping novella from the New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Banks Mysteries and a "master of the art" (Boston Globe)Retired Cambridge professor Donald Aitcheson loves scouring antiquarian bookshops for secondhand treasures-as much as he loathes the scribbled marginalia from their previous owners. But when he comes upon an inscription in a volume of Robert Browning's poetry, he's less irritated than disturbed. This wasn't a gift to an unwitting woman.

My favorite things : a Christmas collection, Lynsay Sands

Three classic tales of Christmas and love, together for the first time, from New York Times Bestselling Author Lynsay Sands! All I Want With Lady Prudence's father gambling away the family's savings, all she wants for Christmas is to haul him away from London's most notorious gaming hell. Yet the wickedly handsome proprietor, Lord Stockton, refuses to let a lady enter his establishment. Now Pru needs a Christmas miracle to make her wish come true-and to resist succumbing to Stockton's charms.

Everything you ever wanted, Luiza Sauma

You wake up. You go to work. You don't go outside for twelve hours at a time. You have strategy meetings about how to use hashtags. After work you order expensive drink after expensive drink until you're so blackout drunk you can't remember the circumstances which have led you to waking up in bed with your colleague. The next day you stay in bed until the afternoon, scrolling through your social media feeds and wondering why everyone else seems to be achieving so much.

The grammarians, Cathleen Schine

The Grammarians tells the story of Daphne and Laurel, word-obsessed twins bound together by their shared obsession, and also torn apart by it. One grows up to become a well-known language columnist, while the other becomes a poet-each poem an unlikely sampling of lines from a 1940s linguistics manual. Their once-united enthusiasm for words ruptures, and the twins find themselves divided by the long-standing descriptivist/prescriptivist debate about language.

Leaving the Witness : exiting a religion and finding a life, Amber Scorah

A riveting memoir of losing faith and finding freedom while a covert missionary in one of the world's most restrictive countries.A third-generation Jehovah's Witness, Amber Scorah had devoted her life to sounding God's warning of impending Armageddon. She volunteered to take the message to China, where the preaching she did was illegal and could result in her expulsion or worse. Here, she had some distance from her community for the first time.

Happy girl lucky, Holly Smale

Introducing The Valentines. Fame - It Runs in the Family! Sisters Hope, Faith and Mercy have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn't matter how far she has to go to find it. Except real-life isn't like the movies. Even if you're a Valentine . . . Happy Girl Lucky is the first hilarious, heart-warming book in The Valentines series.

Lost dog : a love story, Kate Spicer

Meet woman's best friend. Kate is a middle aged woman trying to steer some order into a life that is going off the rails. When she adopts a lurcher called Wolfy, the shabby rescue dog saves her from herself. But when the dog disappears, it is up to Kate to hit the streets of London and find him.

Opal, Maggie Stiefvater

An enchanting story from Maggie Stiefvater featuring Opal, Ronan, and Adam from her bestselling Raven Cycle, taking place after the events of The Raven King.

Call down the hawk, Maggie Stiefvater

Ronan Lynch is a dreamer. He can pull both curiosities and catastrophes out of his dreams and into his compromised reality. Jordan Hennessy is a thief. The closer she comes to the dream object she is after, the more inextricably she becomes tied to it. Carmen Farooq-Lane is a hunter. Her brother was a dreamer and a killer. She has seen what dreaming can do to a person. And she has seen the damage that dreamers can do. But that is nothing compared to the destruction that is about to be unleashed.

Welcome to dead house, R L Stine

Amanda and Josh move with their parents into an old haunted house located in the strange town of Dark Falls where people are unlike any they have known before.

Kitchens of the great Midwest, J Ryan Stradal

Who is Eva Thorvald? To her single father, a chef, she's a recipe tester and the love of his life. To the chilli chowdown contestants of Cook County, Illinois, she's a fire-eating demon. She's an enigma, and when we first meet her, she's ten, secretly cultivating chilli peppers in her wardrobe. Over the years, the people she meets will shape her - and she, them - in ways unforgettable, riotous and profound.

Halibut on the moon, David Vann

Middle-aged and deeply depressed, Jim arrives in California from Alaska and surrenders himself to the care of his brother Gary, who intends to watch over him. Swinging unpredictably from manic highs to extreme lows, Jim wanders ghost-like through the remains of his old life attempting to find meaning in his tattered relationships with family and friends.

Freedom from nervous suffering, Claire Weekes

Dr. Weekes leads listeners step-by-step through proven ways to eliminate the symptoms of anxiety and create a life free from nervous suffering. Five motivational, inspirational talks cover venturing out, traveling, being in crowds, getting a restful night's sleep, starting each day with serenity, energy, and optimism, and curing the basic causes of emotional, mental, muscular, and spiritual fatigue--the path to total recovery and lasting peace.

The prettiest horse in the glue factory : a memoir, Corey J White

Corey White was a golden child. He knew this because his father would hit his mother and his sisters but not him. And his mother adored him so much she let him drop out of primary school. After losing his father to jail and his mother to heroin, though, he became a target for cruelty and dysfunction in foster homes.

The Guinevere deception, Kiersten White

Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.

The other woman, Laura Wilson

Shortly after Christmas, a message arrives at Sophie's house, scrawled across her own round robin newsletter: 'He's going to leave you. Let;s see how smug you are then, you stupid bitch'. When a simple plan to identify and confront the other woman goes drastically and violently wrong, Sophie must go to extreme lengths to keep her life and her family together - while never letting on her devastating secret...

In this grave hour, Jacqueline Winspear

Britain is at war. Returned from a dangerous mission onto enemy soil, Maisie Dobbs is fully aware of the gravity of the current situation; her world is on the cusp of great change. One of those changes can be seen in the floods of refugees that are arriving in Britain, desperate for sanctuary. When Maisie stumbles on the deaths of refugees who may have been more than ordinary people, she is drawn into an investigation that requires all her insight and strength.

The mapping of love and death, Jacqueline Winspear

It is 1932 and the remains of a young American are found in a former battlefield in France. It is the body of missing cartographer Michael Clifton, and when it's clear he was murdered, his wealthy parents turn to Maisie for help. While tracking down the nurse who wrote a series of love letters to Michael, Maisie must wrestle with memories of serving as a nurse in the Great War herself.

A dangerous place, Jacqueline Winspear

Four years after she set sail from England, leaving everything she most loved behind, Maisie Dobbs at last returns, only to find herself in a dangerous place... In Jacqueline Winspear's powerful story of political intrigue and personal tragedy, a brutal murder in the British garrison town of Gibraltar leads Maisie into a web of lies, deceit, and peril.

Dear girls : intimate tales, untold secrets & advice for living your best life, Ali Wong

In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra, an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so strongly that she even became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mum comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads.The sharp insights and humour are even more personal in this completely original collection.

The unwinding of the miracle : a memoir of life, death, and everything that comes after, Julie Yip-Williams

As a young mother facing a terminal diagnosis, Julie Yip-Williams began to write her story, a story like no other. What began as the chronicle of an imminent and early death became something much more--a powerful exhortation to the living. That Julie Yip-Williams survived infancy was a miracle. Born blind in Vietnam, she narrowly escaped euthanasia at the hands of her grandmother, only to flee with her family the political upheaval of her country in the late 1970s.

Doxology, Nell Zink

Two generations of an American family come of age - one before 9/11, one after - in this moving and original novel from the "intellectually restless, uniquely funny" (New York Times Book Review) mind of Nell Zink Pam, Daniel, and Joe might be the worst punk band on the Lower East Side. Struggling to scrape together enough cash and musical talent to make it, they are waylaid by surprising arrivals - a daughter for Pam and Daniel, a solo hit single for Joe.

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Folly, M C Beaton

The haughty Beverley family is obsessed with regaining Mannerling, the exquisite 17th-century mansion gambled away by their now-deceased father, Sir Beverley. Three of the six Beverley daughters have failed to win back their ancestral estate - settling for love matches over mere bricks and mortar. Now it is Rachel's turn to woo the latest eligible bachelor-in-residence, handsome widower Charles Blackwood.

Molly and me, Colin Butcher

When ex-policeman Colin Butcher set up a detective agency to search for lost and stolen pets, he quickly realised he needed a partner. Enter Molly, a cocker spaniel he spotted on a rescue website. Clever and charismatic, she melted Colin's heart and the two became inseparable. Colin's detective skills plus Molly's intelligence, tenacity and sense of smell made them the ultimate team, and they were soon cracking cases across the country.

Girls on the Home Front, Annie Clarke

August 1941: As war sweeps across Britain and millions of men enlist, women must fight the battle on the home front. Fran always thought she would marry her childhood sweetheart and live in Massingham, the beloved pit village she has always called home. But the opening of a munitions factory in the north-east of England presents a new opportunity. Against her father's wishes and with best friends Sarah and Beth by her side, Fran signs up to join the ranks of women at the factory.

A springtime to remember, Lucy Coleman

Paris and the Palace of Versailles have always meant a lot to TV producer Lexie. Her grandma Viv spent a year there, but her adventures and memories were never discussed, and Lexie has long wondered why they were a family secret.

The oracle, Clive Cussler

533 AD. The last Vandal ruler consults an ancient oracle on how to defeat the invading Byzantine army. It tells the king that a high priestess cast a curse after a sacred scroll was stolen, and to lift the curse, the scroll must be returned to its rightful home.Present Day. At an archaeological dig, Sam and Remi Fargo uncover vital clues pointing to the scrolls whereabouts.

A kiss and a promise, Katie Flynn

Liverpool, 1917. When Irish seaman Michael Gallagher docks in Liverpool after years of fighting with the British Navy, he never expects to fall in love. But the moment he glimpses Stella Bennett, all thoughts of returning to his homeland vanish. Determined to be together, the young couple defy Stella's parents' wishes. But their plans to marry are soon derailed by the arrival of baby Ginny.

The Fell, Robert Jenkins

In an unspecified time and location, an unnamed boy is living what he feels to be an idyllic life in the faded and peeling lido where his father is a lifeguard. He idolises his father - never more so than when he saves the life of a suicidal man. The arrest of his sister Lilly later that summer brings the halcyon days to an abrupt end, however, and his family is torn apart, with Lilly sent to jail and the boy set to a boarding house for dysfunctional boys: The Fell.

Stolen, Roberta Kray

Lolly Bruce is back in London's East End. Her guardian Mal Fury is doing time, so Lolly is working on the wrong side of the law to get by. Then one day the Old Bill turn up. Mal is on the run, but why when he has only months left to serve? Lolly is convinced the only thing Mal would escape for is news about the daughter he lost 19 years ago. Private Investigator Nick Trent knows better than to get involved with the Furys, but his better judgement doesn't count for much when it comes to Lolly.

Fear on the Phantom Special, Edward Marston

Halloween 1861. A special train with two carriages steams across the Lake District at night on its way to a place notorious for its record of supernatural incidents. Lighting inside the carriages is poor and without warning, the lamp goes out in the last compartment of the second carriage, plunging it into darkness. When the special reaches the end of its journey, the passengers pour out on to the station platform. There are almost 60 of them in all, laughing and jostling.

A Christmas romance, Betty Neels

When orphan Theodosia's only remaining family lock her out of their seasonal celebrations, she thinks she'll be spending Christmas alone in her bedsit - until she meets physician Hugo Bentinck.

Burnt island, Kate Rhodes

As the tiny community of St Agnes prepares for their annual Fifth-of-November festivities, they are shocked to discover a charred body on the bonfire... With a killer at large, Ben Kitto, the Scilly Isles Deputy Chief of Police, forbids the residents from leaving the island. With a population of just eighty people, everyone is a suspect and no one is safe.

Connections in death, J D Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke are building a brand-new school and youth shelter, hoping to nudge kids away from dangerous paths. When Lyle Pickering, recovering drug addict and the brother of their newly appointed child psychologist Rochelle, is found dead of an overdose, it looks like a tragic accident. But Rochelle knows better, and so does homicide cop Eve. Lyle was murdered, and the evidence points back to his old street gang.

Edgar Allan Poe and the empire of the dead, Karen Lee Street

Dupin needs Poe's help solving a deadly crime. Poe agrees and soon becomes enmeshed in Dupin's quest to bring down the man who single-handedly ruined his family. This rival now wishes destruction upon Poe's head too. Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game within Paris' famous necropolis, Poe and Dupin must use their wits to survive. And they discover that when venturing down into the Empire of the Dead, it's not so easy to return from the darkness.

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Enigma variations André Aciman

From a youthful infatuation with a cabinet maker in a small Italian fishing village, to a passionate yet sporadic affair with a woman in New York, to an obsession with a man he meets at a tennis court, Enigma Variations charts one man's path through the great loves of his life.

Golden child Claire Adam

Rural Trinidad: a brick house on stilts surrounded by bush; a family, quietly surviving, just trying to live a decent life in a society. Clyde, the father, works long, exhausting shifts at the petroleum plant in southern Trinidad; Joy, his wife, looks after the home. Their two sons, thirteen years old, wake early every morning to travel to the capital, Port of Spain, for school.

The Christmas party Adrienne Adams

Orson Abbott helps a group of younger rabbits organize a surprise Christmas party for their parents.

Camel crazy : a quest for miracles in the mysterious world of camels Christina Adams

A first-person narrative of how a mother's attempt to heal her autistic child led to a global exploration of the hidden life of camels, their curative milk, and the cultures that rely upon these animals for their way of life.

I'm staying at Richard's : raising the exceptional son I never expected Bernadette Agius

This inspiring, heartfelt, and powerful memoir by a mother of a child with Down syndrome explores the incredible blessings and challenges of raising a child with disabilities. When Bernadette Agius-an ambitious career-focused woman-became pregnant, she imagined her unborn child attending the best schools and dazzling everyone with his impressive wit, charm, and intelligence.

Defying Jihad : the dramatic true story of a woman who volunteered to kill infidels--and then faced death for becoming one Esther Ahmad

If you truly love Allah, you will die for him.Your death will mean much reward for you and your family in heaven.Only death will prove your love.It was the final test. A chance to win not only the love of Allah, but the love of her father-something she had never been able to earn. Esther took a deep breath and raised her hand in the air. At the age of eighteen, she had just volunteered to become a suicide bomber.

Color outside the lines : stories about love Samira Ahmed

An anthology of short stories exploring interracial and other relationships, in which differences are front and center, but may or may not matter.

This world and nearer ones : essays exploring the familiar Brian W Aldiss

Love from A to Z S K Ali

A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes, because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together. An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb’s teacher, who won’t stop reminding the class how “bad” Muslims are. But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isn’t bad. She’s angry.

Unicorn : the memoir of a Muslim drag queen Amrou Al-Kadhi

Thomas' tall friend Britt Allcroft

Thomas the Tank Engine has been given a tall order--to deliver a giraffe! This story is just right for train-loving girls and boys who are ready to read.

Outcast : Star wars (Fate of the jedi) Aaron Allston

After a violent civil war and the devastation wrought by the now-fallen Darth Caedus, the Galactic Alliance is in crisis'and in need. From all corners, politicians, power brokers, and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order, negotiate differences, and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical, and far more uncertain, is the future of the Jedi.

I can help! Peggy Perry Anderson

Frisky Joe the Frog wants to help Mom and Dad with errands and chores, but that can lead to a lot of trouble in this amusing Level 1 Green Light Reader that's perfect for beginning readers and their weary parents!.

Owl be home for Christmas : a Meg Langslow mystery Donna Andrews

It's a few days before Christmas, and Meg's grandfather is hosting a scientific conference on owls at the Caerphilly Inn. Most of the family are there, helping out in one capacity or another, including Meg's grandmother, Cordelia--invited by Grandfather in rare gesture of peace-making, to share her expertise on rehabilitating large birds, including owls. An unexpectedly severe snow storm traps the conference-goers in the hotel, and one of the visiting ornithologists is murdered.

Nothing new : a history of second-hand Robyn Annear

'Given the way we live now,' writes Robyn Annear, 'it would be easy to suppose that newness has always been venerated.' But as this wonderfully entertaining short history makes clear, modern consumerism is an aberration. Mostly, everyday objects-from cast-off cookware to clothing worn down to rags-have enjoyed long lives and the appreciation of serial owners.

Daniel's good day Micha Archer

When his neighbours give a variety of answers to the question "What is a good day?" Daniel writes a poem about the everyday activities that give them joy.

The butterfly circus Francesca Armour-Chelu

Sisters Tansy and Belle are the stars of the grand finale of a circus show; a dazzling and perfectly timed trapeze act where they soar through the air like shimmering butterflies. One night, desperate to impress her older sister, Tansy attempts a spectacular jump and falls. Now terrified of heights, all Tansy can do is watch from below while Belle shines above.

The reluctant rake Jane Ashford

How to beguile a baron: Miss Susan Wyndham's and Miss Marianne MacClain's debut at the first ball of the season is ruined when they realize they're wearing the same gown--and enamored of the same gentleman. Randal Kenyon, Baron Ellerton, is the most eligible lord in London. And far from making peace, he sparks a battle between the pair of dazzling young beauties who now want only him.

Perfect Cornish Christmas Phillipa Ashley

Milly Johnson Christmas in Cornwall is just around the corner... But after last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett's hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this Christmas is to know who her real father is. So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn't bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate everything.

Moti on the water Leylah Attar

A Greek family. An Indian family. A summer wedding on the Aegean coast. Meet Moti Ferreira, spectacularly jinxed from the day she's born.Saddled with an eccentric mother, she stumbles upon the one man who holds the key to her freedom - the best man at her cousin's upcoming wedding.All Moti has to do is overcome her fear of water, board a yacht to the Greek Isles, seduce the dreamy Nikos Manolas, and survive two weeks at sea with her oddball family.

The acid watcher cookbook : 100+ delicious recipes to prevent and heal acid reflux disease Jonathan Aviv

Jonathan Aviv, renowned ENT physician and author of The Acid Watcher Diet, supplies readers with new recipes and advice on how to stay acid-free and reverse inflammation for optimal health.In The Acid Watcher Cookbook, Dr Jonathan Aviv widens the possibilities of what acid watchers can eat without repercussions.

Fix and mend W Awdry

Thomas the Tank Engine is here to help engage children and inspire them to read with confidence. This book includes two stories. One about about Thomas' tall friend Kevin the crane and the other about the shiny red engine who runs the Sodor Steamworks, Victor. With colourful pictures, short sentences and simple, phonetic-based vocabulary, children will love learning to read with Thomas.

A minute to midnight David Baldacci

Atlee Pine has spent most of her life trying to find out what happened that fateful night in Andersonville, Georgia. Her six-year-old twin sister, Mercy, was taken and Atlee was left for dead while their parents were apparently partying downstairs. One person who continues to haunt her is notorious serial killer, Daniel James Tor, confined to a Colorado maximum security prison. Does he really know what happened to Mercy? The family moved away. The parents divorced.

Missing Molly Natalie Barelli

Everyone has secrets, and Rachel Holloway is no exception. Shes worked hard to keep the past where it belongs: dead and buried. And so far, shes been very successful. But now the small newspaper where she works wants to produce a podcast on a cold case: the disappearance fifteen years ago of little Molly Forster, aged nine.Some secrets should never see the light of day, and as far as Rachel is concerned, whatever happened to little Molly is one of them.

The housekeeper : a twisted psychological thriller Natalie Barelli

She's a liar. She's a stalker. She's in your house. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. It may have been ten years since Claire last saw Hannah, but she has thought of her every day, and not in a good way. So Claire does what anyone would do in her position--she stalks her. Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire's.

Kingdom of souls : the last witchdoctor Rena Barron

Born into a family of powerful witchdoctors, Arrah yearns for magic of her own. But each year she fails to call forth her ancestral powers, while her ambitious mother watches with growing disapproval. There's only one thing Arrah hasn't tried, a deadly last resort: trading years of her own life for scraps of magic. Until the Kingdom's children begin to disappear, and Arrah is desperate to find the culprit. She uncovers something worse. The long-imprisoned Demon King is stirring.

The stay-at-home dad handbook Peter Baylies

A comprehensive handbook designed for and by a stay-at-home dad that addresses many of the issues that fathers face when they become primary caregivers.

The fallen architect Charles Belfoure

Someone has to take the blame. When the Britannia Theatre's balcony collapses, killing over a dozen people, the fingers point at the architect. He should have known better, should have made it safer, should have done something. Douglas Layton knows the flaw wasn't in his design, but he can't fight a guilty verdict. When he is finally released from prison, he has nothing: no job, no family, nowhere to go. He needs to assume a new identity and rebuild his life.

Her Christmas kisses Susanne Bellamy

When hell struck twelve James Benn

US Army detective Billy Boyle and Lieutenant Kazimierz travel into the heart of Nazi-occupied Paris on a dangerous mission: ensure a traitor to the French Resistance unwittingly carries out a high-stakes deception campaign. August, 1944: US Army detective Billy Boyle is assigned to track down a French traitor, code-named Atlantik, who is delivering classified Allied plans to German leaders in occupied Paris.

Serious moonlight Jenn Bennett

Night owls Jenn Bennett

'If you like Rainbow Rowell, Jandy Nelson and John Green, then you are going to want to check out Jenn Bennett's brand new book, Night Owls.'Sugarscape'Night Owls is artsy, cool and everything you want a San Francisco adventure to be.

Starry eyes Jenn Bennett

When teens Zorie and Lennon, a former couple, are stranded in the California wilderness together, they must put aside their differences, and come to terms with lingering romantic feelings, in order to survive.

Death of a dog whisperer Laurien Berenson

Between her boisterous sons and a house full of Poodles, there's never a dull moment for Melanie Travis. But no matter how hectic life gets, she can always pick up the scent of a howling good mystery--and she'll stop at nothing to dig up the truth. . .It's summer in Connecticut, and Melanie's life has become an endless string of dog shows, soccer camp, and the antics of her energetic toddler.

ConcreteE Thomas Bernhard

Lovely war Julie Berry

The Greek goddess Aphrodite recounts two tales of tragic love during WWI to her husband, Hephaestus, and her lover, Ares, in a luxe Manhattan hotel room at the height of World War II. She seeks to answer the age-old question: "Why are Love and War eternally drawn to one another?" but her quest for a conclusion that will satisfy her jealous husband uncovers a multi-threaded tale of prejudice, trauma, and music revealing that War is no match for the power of Love.

Classic Mary Berry

Baby In the making Elizabeth Bevarly

The grandfather Hannah Robinson never knew has left her billions... if she becomes pregnant within six months. Hannah yearns for safety and stability, so it's ironic that danger-loving adrenaline junkie Yeager Novak is the perfect candidate to father her baby. Yeager's certainly up for the task--but only if they conceive the old-fashioned way while on an epic adventure.It's the perfect arrangement.

Cold case secrets Maggie K Black

Solving his sister's murder is Mountie Jacob Henry's only priority--until his daring helicopter rescue of Grace Finch leaves them stranded in the Canadian wilderness. Now with a storm raging and escaped convicts in pursuit, Jacob and Grace must rely on each other for survival.

Kidnapped At Christmas Maggie K Black

When journalist Samantha Colt finds herself tied up and dumped on a landmine outside her boss's country house, she has no memory of how she got there. And her only clue is an ominous note warning her to quit before it's too late. Fortunately, the quick-witted soldier who's house-sitting for her boss rescues her...and agrees to become her bodyguard until the danger ends.

Rescue at Cedar Lake Maggie K Black

Called in to work with a patient, therapist Theresa Vaughan didn't anticipate being held hostage by a killer in a snowbound lake cottage...or rescued by her former fiancé. But now bodyguard Alex Dean is the only thing standing between Theresa and certain death, and her patient--who was supposed to be under Alex's sister's protection--has disappeared. Alex can't fail on this mission, or in the eyes of the woman he once loved, so he has to convince her to trust him.

Protective measures Maggie K Black

After an attack at a military charity gala, navy commander Leo Darius learns someone wants to kill him--and kidnap his two daughters. And there's nothing the recently widowed single father won't do to protect his girls...even if it means asking a beautiful bodyguard to pose as his girlfriend.Though security expert Zoe Dean agrees to handle the threats and near-fatal assaults, she refuses to get attached to the handsome commander and his lovely daughters.

The cruel prince Holly Black

Covert Justice Lynn Huggins Blackburn

The other Windsor girl : a novel of Princess Margaret, royal rebel Georgie Blalock

The unconventional life of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister, is told through the eyes of her loyal lady-in-waiting -- adapted from cover description.

Easy knits : over 25 simple designs for babies, children and adults Debbie Bliss

Breaking trail : a climbing life Arlene Blum

Chronicles the life and adventures of Arlene Blum, the first woman to attempt Mt. Everest, as she recalls how her childhood in Chicago fueled her need to become a high-altitude mountain climber.

Italy Cristian Bonetto

Lonely Planet Italy is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in a gondolier's sweet song while gliding past Venetian palaces, sample olives and wines as you traverse Tuscany's storybook hills, or be humbled amid thousands of years of Roman history and art; all with your trusted travel companion.

Between marriage and merger Karen Booth

From boardroom to bedroom...and back?Hotel magnate Noah Locke has worked too hard to let a PR scandal ruin the biggest deal of his career. If a fake engagement will fix his image, he's in. So is Lily Foster, his assistant--and the one woman he's wanted for years. Soon there's nothing fake about their heated kisses and steamy nights together. Can this arrangement turn real...

Your own kind of girl : a memoir Clare Bowditch

This is the story I promised myself, aged twenty-one, that I would one day be brave enough - and well enough - to write. Clare Bowditch has always had a knack for telling stories. Through her music and performing, this beloved Australian artist has touched hundreds of thousands of lives. But what of the stories she used to tell herself? That 'real life' only begins once you're thin or beautiful, that good things only happen to other people.

Love and death among the cheetahs Rhys Bowen

Georgie is excited when Darcy announces out of the blue that they are flying to Kenya for their extended honeymoon. It is only after they arrive that she suspects he has actually been sent there on an assignment. She tries not to be angry, because she is, after all, in a paradise! They are picked up in Nairobi and taken to a lovely house in Happy Valley--the center of upper-class English life there.

Movement matters : essays on: movement science, movement ecology and the nature of movement Katy Bowman

The devil is a marquess Elisa Braden

When a rake beyond redemption...A walking scandal surviving on little more than wits, whisky, and wicked skills in the bedchamber, Benedict Chatham, the new Marquess of Rutherford, is at the end of his rope. Deeply in debt and down to his last farthing, he must marry nothing short of an absolute fortune, or risk utter ruin.Must marry for money...Enter Miss Charlotte Lancaster, unfashionably tall heiress to just such a fortune and a clumsy, redheaded disaster in her five London seasons.

Knights v dinosaurs Tony Bradman ; illustrated by Yvonne Campedel Tony Bradman

A manor in Cornwall Laura Briggs

Now that Julianne's happily ending is secure, her career as Cliffs House's event planner is suddenly busier than ever. Thanks to a Cornish singing sensation's upcoming concert at Cliffs House, and her promise to plan the perfect wedding for Pippa, Julianne hasn't a moment to spare for Matthew or his plans for a weekend outing at Pencarrow. But she's determined to find a way without letting down Ceffylgwyn for its big moment, or disappointing Pippa on the biggest day of her friend's life.

A wedding in Cornwall. Books 1-6 Laura Briggs

The first six novellas in the series A Wedding in Cornwall. Follow the adventures of American event planner Julianne Morgen, who finds herself swept away by a sudden career opportunity at a beautiful Cornish estate. Planning everything from celebrity weddings to baking contests, and entangled romantically with the handsome Poldark-esque gardener Matthew Rose, Julianne's life is filled with friends, fun, and romance as she discovers her place in a quiet Cornish village.

Ditch the pill : a 30 day program to balance your hormones, reclaim your body, and reverse the dangerous side effects of the birth control pill Jolene Brighten

A natural, effective program for restoring hormone balance, normalizing your period, and reversing the harmful side effects of 'The Pill'--for the millions of women who take it for acne, PMS, menstrual cramps, PCOS, Endometriosis, and many more reasons other than contraception.

Wearing paper dresses Anne Brinsden

You can talk about living in the Mallee. And you can talk about a Mallee tree. And you can talk about the Mallee itself: a land and a place full of red sand and short stubby trees. Silent skies. The undulating scorch of summer plains. Quiet, on the surface of things. But Elise wasn't from the Mallee, and she knew nothing of its ways. Discover the world of a small homestead perched on the sunburnt farmland of northern Victoria.

Christmas in kilts : [a Highland holiday box set] Terri Brisbin

Tis the season to fall in love! These five bestselling authors bring you great tiding of highlanders and romances this holiday season! A HIGHLANDER'S HOPE by Terri Brisbin. A village harlot who would never dream she could have a different life meets a Highlander who visits for the holidays and brings with him an offer and hope. A HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS WAGER by Lecia Cornwall.

Planet Earth : inspirations and thoughts from a planet warrior Bob Brown

Pavilion of women : a novel of life in the women's quarters Pearl S Buck

The story of Madame Wu, a woman whose surprising decision to retire from married life and select a concubine for her husband upsets her extended household.

The less you know the sounder you sleep Juliet Butler

Based on a true story, The Less You Know the Sounder You Sleep is a tale of survival and self-determination, innocence and lies. 'We're waiting. I squeeze my eyes shut and dig my fingers into Masha's neck where I'm holding her. She digs hers into mine. The curtains slowly open. I can't see anything because the spotlight is on us, bright as anything and blinding me, but I can hear the gasp go up. They always gasp.' Dasha cannot imagine life without her sister. Masha is feisty and fearless.

American predator : the hunt for the most meticulous serial killer of the 21st century Maureen Callahan

Most of us have never heard of Israel Keyes. But he is one of the most ambitious, meticulous serial killers of modern time. The FBI considered his behavior unprecedented. Described by a prosecutor as "a force of pure evil," he was a predator who struck all over the United States.

The painted castle Kristy Cambron

Bestselling author Kristy Cambron concludes the Lost Castle novels with this sweeping tale of art and secrets long buried in England.

For the record David Cameron

A dog's promise W Bruce Cameron

A Dog's Promise is the heart-warming and uplifting story about one dog who fulfils his promise and helps a family who needs him the most.The dog who thinks of himself as 'Bailey' knows one thing for sure: all dogs go to heaven after they have fulfilled their purpose on earth. But Bailey's work on earth is far from finished, there are still so many more humans that need a dog's talent for unconditional love.

Shot through the hearth Kate Carlisle

Shannon's good friend and retired tech billionaire, Raphael Nash, is loving his new retired life but he can't stay unoccupied for too long. He's started the Marigold Foundation that helps fund small companies and individuals who do humanitarian work around the world. It's an exciting time in Lighthouse Cove as Raphael hosts the first ever global conference inviting big thinkers from every area of industry to give presentations on eco-living.

An hour before daylight : memories of a rural boyhood Jimmy Carter

In an American story of enduring importance, Jimmy Carter re-creates his Depression-era boyhood on a Georgia farm, before the civil rights movement that changed it and the country. In what is sure to become a classic, the bestselling author of -- An Hour Before Daylight is destined to stand with other timeless works of American literature.

The body image workbook : an eight-step program for learning to like your looks Thomas Cash

The constant companion Marion Chesney

I am Miss Lamberton. Miss Constance Lamberton. I hoped that you would employ me as your companion." So it was that quiet, reserved Constance came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia. She would serve as the lady's chaperone throughout the Season's many festivities, finding herself an unwitting accomplice in Lady Amelia's scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage. But it was not Lady Amelia who won Lord Philip's heart.

The fourth man Lee Child

Jack Reacher, ex-military drifter of no fixed abode, is stalked and tracked down by an FBI agent. She tells him that in a house raid in Sydney, Australian law enforcement found a list. There were four people on it, including him. The other three are dead. Hours later, Reacher is in the air, on his way to Sydney.

The surprising power of a good dumpling Wai Chim

A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from a mental illness.

High-risk investigation Jane M Choate

Fatal truth!Finishing the investigation that got her parents killed is reporter Scout McAdams's top priority--even with someone threatening her life if she doesn't drop it. But she'll reluctantly accept former army ranger Nicco Santonni as her bodyguard...on one condition. He can't try to stop her from uncovering the truth her true-crime writer mother was searching for, despite the danger.

Into the crooked place Alexandra Christo

A group of deadly young crooks who excel at using magic and trickery embark on a quest to save their city.

Tripping over the truth : how the metabolic theory of cancer is overturning one of medicine's most entrenched paradigms Travis Christofferson

A masterful synchronization of history and cutting-edge science shines new light on humanities darkest diagnosis. In the wake of the Cancer Genome Atlas project's failure to provide a legible roadmap to a cure for cancer, science writer Travis Christofferson illuminates a promising blend of old and new perspectives on the disease.

Wisdom of the bones Paul Christopher

Dallas, 1963: After being diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, homicide detective Ray Duval is trying to save one last life before he loses his own. A killer is kidnapping young girls, and Duval has discovered a connection to a similar case from his hometown, some twenty-five years previously. As another girl is taken, Duval learns that unless he solves the pattern within forty-eight hours, she will be murdered. One thing, however, stands in his way, which has thrown the city into chaos ..

A gathering of saints Paul Christopher

London, 1940: the Blitz has begun, and Hitler's Luftwaffe rains down terror. Against this apocalyptic backdrop, DI Morris Black pursues a lone psychopath who stalks and kills his victims with methodical precision. Tracking the killer from corpse to corpse, Black uncovers a chilling pattern: each is murdered at the site of a German raid - hours before the bombing occurs.

Some kids I taught and what they taught me Kate Clanchy

Murder in retribution Anne Cleeland

Two of Scotland Yard's most gifted detectives navigate the darkest corners of London to solve a murder that will blur every line between right and wrong. . .Despite their investigative prowess, Chief Inspector Michael Sinclair, Lord Acton, and rookie detective Kathleen Doyle stir more than a few feathers at CID Headquarters when their relationship comes to light. But office politics quickly become trivial when a rash of underworld murders shatters London's normally austere fa?ade.

A seat by the hearth Amy Clipston

In the third installment of Amy Clipston's Amish Heirloom series, Priscilla Allgyer returns to the Amish community she'd dreamt of escaping and learns the hard lessons of love and forgiveness from a surprising source.

A welcome at our door Amy Clipston

Over the last few years, Cindy Riehl--the youngest of the Riehl children--has watched her siblings find love and happiness in Lancaster County. But as her family has settled down and grown, Cindy has continued to grieve her mother, whose death left an enormous hole in her heart. Since that haunting day, Cindy has struggled to find peace and wonders if the community is the place for her--and if her faith in God will ever feel the same as it once did.

A place at our table Amy Clipston

In the midst of family heartaches, can two young Amish people move past their grief and trust that God's will includes finding happiness again?.

The cherished quilt Amy Clipston

Emily Fisher is eager to meet the new employee at her father's shop in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. But when Christopher Hochstetler arrives, his cold demeanor freezes her attempts at building a friendship. Longing for a fresh start, Christopher travels from Ohio to Bird-in-Hand to work at his uncle's shop. Christopher's heart is still wounded from memories of home, and making new friends is the last thing on his mind--he knows the pain that comes with losing those you love.

In milady's chamber Sheri Cobb South

Low dealings in high society . . . Estranged from her husband through her failure to produce an heir, Lady Fieldhurst resolves to repay his neglect by taking a lover. Fate takes a hand when she and her paramour enter her bedroom and find Lord Fieldhurst lying on the floor--with her nail scissors protruding from his neck. Idealistic young Bow Street Runner John Pickett has spent most of his brief career chasing petty pickpockets.

The secret chapter Genevieve Cogman

In the sixth novel in Genevieve Cogman's historical fantasy Invisible Library series, Irene and Kai have to team up with an unlikely band of misfits to pull off an amazing art heist, or risk the wrath of a dangerous villain in his secret island lair.As Irene tries to manage a fraught Fae-dragon truce and her overbearing parents, she's given a hot new mission. The world where she grew up is in danger and only one book can save it.

Magic under the mistletoe Lucy Coleman

Christmas and romance are in the air... It's December 23rd and while everyone else is rushing home for the holidays, workaholic Leesa Oliver is dreading switching on her out-of-office for the festive season. And it seems her equally driven boss, Cary Anderson, isn't relishing spending Christmas at his family's country estate either. So together, they draft an unexpected Christmas contract: They'll spend half of the holidays with each other's families, pretending to be a couple.

The fowl twins Eoin Colfer

Criminal genius runs in the familyArtemis Fowl The first book in the blockbusting new series from global bestseller Eoin Colfer.

Find your artistic voice : the essential guide to working your creative magic Lisa Congdon

This book is a guide to the process of artistic self-discovery.

The art of being a brilliant teenager Andy Cope

Calling all teenagers-quit the moaning and start loving life! Don''t be a cliché. Don''t stay in your bedroom grunting and grumbling. How about getting motivated, energized and start making a difference?! The Art of Being A Brilliant Teenager teaches you how to become your very best self-and how to figure out who that is, exactly.

Once upon a Highland autumn Lecia Cornwall

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Beauty and the Highland beast Lecia Cornwall

Powerful and dangerous highlander Dair Sinclair was once the favored son of his clan, The Sinclairs of Carraig Brigh. With Dair at the helm, Sinclair ships circled the globe bringing home incredible fortune. Until one deadly mission when Daire is captured, tortured and is unable to save his young cousin. He returns home breaking under the weight of his guilt and becomes known as the Madman of Carraig Brigh.

Once upon a Highland Christmas Lecia Cornwall

Lady Alanna McNabb is bound by duty to her family, who insist she must marry a gentleman of wealth and title. When she meets the man of her dreams, she knows it's much too late, but her heart is no longer hers. Laird Iain MacGillivray is on his way to propose to another woman when he discovers Alanna half-frozen in the snow and barely alive. She isn't his to love, yet she's everything he's ever wanted. As Christmas comes closer, the snow thickens, and the magic grows stronger.

Sword of kings Bernard Cornwell

-- Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a man of his word. An oath bound him to King Alfred. An oath bound him to thelflaed. And now an oath will wrench him away from the ancestral home he fought so hard to regain. For Uhtred has sworn that on King Edward's death, he will kill two men. And now Edward is dying.A violent attack drives Uhtred south with a small band of warriors, and headlong into the battle for kingship.

Sharpe's havoc : Richard Sharpe and the campaign in northern Portugal, spring 1809 Bernard Cornwell

It is 1809 and Lieutenant Sharpe, who belongs to a small British army that has a precarious foothold in Portugal, is sent to look for Kate Savage, the daughter of an English wine shipper. But before he can discover the missing girl, the French onslaught on Portugal begins and the city of Oporto falls. Sharpe is stranded behind enemy lines, but he has Patrick Harper, he has his riflemen and he has the assistance of a young, idealistic Portuguese officer.

Waterloo : the history of four days, three armies and three battles Bernard Cornwell

In the bicentenary year of the battle - this is the true story of Waterloo. On the 18th June, 1815 the armies of France, Britain and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days the French army had beaten the British at Quatre Bras and the Prussians at Ligny. The Allies were in retreat.

The river capture Mary Costello

Luke O'Brien has left Dublin to live a quiet life on his family land on the bend of the River Sullane. Alone in his big house, he longs for a return to his family's heyday and turns to books for solace. One morning a young woman arrives at his door and enters his life with profound consequences. Her presence presents him and his family with an almost impossible dilemma.

Thick : and other essays Tressie McMillan Cottom

In these eight ... explorations on beauty, media, money, and more, Tressie McMillan Cottom--award-winning professor and ... author of Lower Ed--embraces her ... role as a purveyor of wit, wisdom, and Black Twitter snark about all that is right and much that is wrong with this thing we call society"--Dust jacket flap.

Nothing good can come from this : essays Kristi Coulter

Thomas' 123 book Richard Courtney

Count along with Thomas the Tank Engine as he chugs around the Island of Sodor. This companion to the perennial classic Thomas' ABC Book teaches numbers to train-obsessed little boys and girls ages 3-7 as only Thomas & Friends can.

Creating a forest garden : working with nature to grow edible crops Martin Crawford

Tells the reader everything they need to know to create a forest garden.

Invisible women : exposing data bias in a world designed for men Caroline Criado-Perez

Recursion : a novel Blake Crouch

My son has been erased." Those are the last words the woman tells Barry Sutton, before she leaps from the Manhattan rooftop. Deeply unnerved, Barry begins to investigate her death, only to learn that this wasn't an isolated case. All across the country, people are waking up to lives different than the ones they fell asleep to.

Maybe this time Jennifer Crusie

North Archer, Andie Miller's ex-husband, asks her to become the guardian of two orphans who have driven out three nannies already--and live in a haunted house! What follows is a hilarious adventure in exorcism, including a self-doubting parapsychologist, an annoyed medium, her Tarot-card reading mother, an avenging ex-mother-in-law, and, of course, her jealous fiance.

Tell it to the moon Siobhan Curham

Tell It to the Moon continues the story of Moonlight Dreamers Amber, Maali, Sky and Rose, who are not like everyone else and don't want to be: becoming friends gives them the courage to be themselves.

Traitor Stephen Daisley

A friendship forged across the battlelines of Gallipoli leads a young soldier to question all he knows about loyalty, and about faith. It will lead him to court martial; sustain him through the horrors of the Western Front. And it will see him home again, a changed man.

Physical intelligence : harness your body's untapped intelligence to achieve more, stress less and live more happily Claire Dale

His bride for the taking Tessa Dare

It's the first rule of friendship among gentlemen: Don't even think about touching your best friend's sister. Sebastian, Lord Byrne, has never been one for rules. He's thought about touching Mary Clayton a lot and struggled to resist temptation. But when Mary's bridegroom leaves her waiting the altar, only Sebastian can save her from ruin. By marrying her himself.In eleven years, he's never laid a finger on his best friend's sister. Now he's going to take her with both hands.

Harold Robin Davies

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! All aboard for an engine adventure! Read about when Harold the Helicopter first landed on Sodor and raced Percy across the Island.

Percy Robin Davies

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! All aboard for an engine adventure! This story is about Percy, Sodor's Number 6 engine. He's small and cheeky and he loves to play tricks ...

Thomas Robin Davies

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! All aboard for an engine adventure! This story is about Thomas the Tank Engine, Sodor's Number 1 Engine.

Spellslinger : the fantasy novel that keeps you guessing on every page Sebastien De Castell

Crownbreaker Sebastien De Castell

Jalna. Books 13 to 16 : Return to Jalna ; Renny's daughter ; Variable winds at Jalna ; Centenary at Jalna Mazo De la Roche

All good things must come to an end, and with these four novels Mazo de la Roche's brings her beloved Jalna saga to a masterful conclusion.

Jalna. Books 9 to 12 : Finch's fortune ; The master of Jalna ; Whiteoak harvest ; Wakefield's course Mazo De la Roche

History flows swiftly on, and even the formidable family home of Jalna is swept up in its currents in this collection of books 9-12 of the Jalna series. Fortunes rise and crumble as older generations give way to the young, and the reins of tradition strain against the swift rush of progress.

After the fall: a climber's true story of facing death and finding life Craig DeMartino with Bill Romanelli. [electronic resource] Craig DeMartino

Patsy Nicole Dennis-Benn

A brave, stirring portrait of a Jamaican woman who leaves her daughter behind for a new life in America.

A beginner's guide to being mental : an A-Z from anxiety to zero f**ks given Natasha Devon

'Am I normal?''What's an anxiety disorder?''Does therapy work?''How would I know if someone had an eating disorder?'These are just a few of the questions Natasha Devon is asked as she travels the UK campaigning for better mental health awareness and provision. Here, Natasha calls upon experts in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology to debunk and demystify the full spectrum of mental health.

Ordinary girls : a memoir Jaquira Díaz

Jaquira Daz writes fiercely and eloquently of her challenging girlhood and triumphant coming of age. While growing up in housing projects in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, Daz found herself caught between extremes. Asher family split apart and her mother battled schizophrenia, she was supported by the love of her friends. As she longed for a family and home, her life was upended by violence. As she celebrated her Puerto Rican culture, she couldn't find support for her burgeoning sexual identity.

Red can origami Madelaine Dickie

Ava has just landed a job as a reporter in Gubinge, a tiny tropical town in Australia's north. Gubinge has a way of getting under the skin. Ava is hooked on the thrill of going hand-to-hand with barramundi, awed by country, and stunned by pindan sunsets. But a bitter collision between a native title group and a Japanese-owned uranium mining company is ripping the community in half.

Peace Garry Disher

Constable Paul Hirschhausen runs a one-cop station in the dry farming country south of the Flinders Ranges. He's still new in town but the community work - welfare checks and working bees - is starting to pay off. Now Christmas is here and, apart from a grass fire, two boys stealing a ute and Brenda Flann entering the front bar of the pub without exiting her car, Hirsch's life has been peaceful. Until he's called to a strange, vicious incident in Kitchener Street.

What happened at midnight Franklin Dixon

Joe Hardy is kidnapped by a gang of jewel smugglers as a warning for the Hardy Boys' father to stay away from their operation.

Walkaway Cory Doctorow

In a world wrecked by climate change, in a society owned by the ultra-rich, in a city hollowed out by industrial flight, Hubert, etc, Seth and Natalie have nowhere else to be and nothing better to do. -- It's a dangerous world out there, the empty lands are lawless, hiding predators - animal and human alike. Still, when the initial pioneer walkaways flourish, the thousands become hundreds of thousands, building what threatens to beome a post-scarcity utopia.

The echelon Jillian Dodd

From USA Today bestselling author Jillian Dodd comes the seventh book in a sizzling series filled with action and adventure. Fans of The Selection and The Hunger Games will discover a heart-pounding thrill ride of espionage and suspense set in glittering high society.

Measure what matters : OKRs : the simple idea that drives 10x growth John Doerr

Stepsister Jennifer Donnelly

Akin Emma Donoghue

A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes his great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets. Noah is only days away from his first trip back to Nice since he was a child when a social worker calls looking for a temporary home for Michael, his eleven-year-old great-nephew. Though he has never met the boy, he gets talked into taking him along to France.

The mystery of the mud flats (WO2) : a story of crime Maurice Drake

Mystery concerning twentieth-century pirates smuggling secret cargo across the English Channel. James Carthew-West, the penniless skipper of the Exmouth coasting vessel Luck and Charity, is chartered by a rich trader to carry unprofitable cargo to Flanders through the treacherous shallows of the Scheldt estuary and return with worthless mud ballast.

The strangers we know Pip Drysdale

Imagine seeing your loving husband on a dating app. Now imagine that's the best thing that happens to you all week ... When Charlie sees a man who is the spitting image of her husband Oliver on a dating app, her heart stops. Her first desperate instinct is to tell herself she must be mistaken - after all, she only caught a glimpse from a distance as her friends laughingly swiped through the men on offer. But no matter how much she tries to push her fears aside, she can't let it go.

Wildthorn Jane Eagland

Seventeen-year-old Louisa Cosgrove longs to break free from her respectable life as a Victorian doctor's daughter But her dreams become a nightmare when Louisa is sent to Wildthorn Hall: labeled a lunatic, deprived of her liberty and even her real name.

Daughters of Liverpool Kate Eastham

The lady and the highwayman Sarah M Eden

Elizabeth Black is the headmistress of a girls' school and a well-respected author of "silver-fork" novels, stories written both for and about the upper-class ladies of Victorian society. But by night, she writes very different kinds of stories?the Penny Dreadfuls that are all the rage among the working-class men. Under the pseudonym Mr. King, Elizabeth has written about dashing heroes fighting supernatural threats and dangerous outlaws romancing helpless women.

The Mother : a novel Yvvette Edwards

... "in a single moment, Marcia is stripped clean of everything she had presumed was hers for keeps. Ryan, not the kind of a boy to find himself on the wrong end of a knife, is brutally murdered. Consumed by grief and rage, she is forced to carry the weight of the family's pain."--Inside front cover.

A pilgrimage to eternity : from Canterbury to Rome in search of a faith Timothy Egan

Following an ancient pilgrimage route a thousand miles from Canterbury to Rome, the bestselling and award-winning writer weaves history and culture into an exploration of why Christianity is struggling in the world it created At a time when Britain, America, and much of Europe have never been so secular, Timothy Egan sets out on a thousand-mile pilgrimage along an ancient route, through the theological cradle of Christianity, to explore one of the biggest stories of our time: the collapse of rel.

Murder cuts the mustard Jessica Ellicott

Planetary. Volume 2, issue 7-12, The fourth man Warren Ellis

This second Planetary collection focuses on the team's mysterious benefactor, the "Fourth Man." After paying their final respects to a British occultist with ties to their group, Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner, and The Drummer continue their super-human archaeological studies as they visit a hidden government compound full of radioactive human guinea pigs, discover a fictional construct that has been made real and learn of a malevolent group known simply as "The Four.

Planetary. Volume 1, issue 1-6, All over the world and other stories Warren Ellis

The creator of the acclaimed series Transmetropolitan, Warren Ellis delivers Planetary, hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. This collection features the adventures of Elijah Snow, a hundred-year-old man, Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful woman, and The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines.

Ducks, Newburyport Lucy Ellmann

An Ohio mother bakes pies while the world bombards her with radioactivity and fake facts. She worries about her children, caramelisation, chickens, guns, tardigrades, medical bills, environmental disaster, mystifying confrontations at the supermarket, and the best time to plant nasturtiums. She regrets most of her past, a million tiny embarrassments, her poverty, the loss of her mother, and the genocide on which the United States was founded.

The Draykon series : Books 1-3: An Epic Fantasy Trilogy of Dragons Charlotte E English

Ancient legends don't come back to life. Except when they do. The vast, winged draykoni once ruled the skies of the Seven Realms, uncontested and unstoppable--so the stories say. But they are only tales. Aren't they? A shy young woman is about to learn that sometimes, even the most far-fetched story might prove to be the plain, simple truth. In book one, Draykon: When Llandry Sanfaer discovers a new type of jewel, her life changes forever.

Llandry Charlotte E English

Draykoni do not die. Not truly. Not forever. So we thought. We have been proved wrong. A killer walks the Off-Worlds, someone with the means and the will to extinguish even the oldest of draykon souls. But why would anybody do such a thing, and how? I am Llandry Sanfaer: Draykon shapeshifter, ambassador, colony leader. My people are dying beyond hope of revival, and it falls to me to stop it. But the killer leaves nothing behind. No hints, no clues. Just a lifeless skeleton in a dead world.

Sweet home : stories Wendy Erskine

A reclusive cult-rock icon ends his days in the street where he was born; a lonely woman is fascinated by her niqab-wearing neighbours; a husband and wife become enmeshed in the lives of the young couple they pay to do their cleaning and gardening. Set in contemporary East Belfast, these acutely observed short stories come charged with regret and sorrow, desire and yearning.

Indistractable : how to control your attention and choose your life Nir Eyal

Empowering and optimistic, this is the book that will help you design your time, realise your ambitions, and live the life you really want.

The family Corleone Edward Falco

Making a life : working by hand and discovering the life you are meant to live Melanie Falick

An exploration of how making by hand is the key to discovering your life's passion--whether that means spinning natural fibers, carving a wooden bowl, or creating elaborate papercuts; featuring profiles of 30 creatives.

Taste Claire Farrell

Book 5 in the Ava Delaney series.Someone is hunting down the people she's promised to protect, but Ava's taste for battle is slowly disappearing. She's losing the people in her life, one by one, and without them, her inner light can only weaken. But the British Vampire Association have decided to take over Ireland, too, and to give the entire country a fighting chance, Ava must work with the Council and their secret weapons, and let the world see her true face.

Village of the small houses : a memoir of sorts Ian Ferguson

In 1959, just one step ahead of the law, Ian Ferguson's parents left the sophisticated big-city life of Edmonton for Fort Vermilion -- once a fur-trapping frontier town, now a remote aboriginal settlement in northernmost Alberta. There, Ian and his six brothers and sisters grew up without indoor plumbing, electricity, central heating, or even a radio.

The house swap Rebecca Fleet

'I read The House Swap in one breathless sitting. Dark, smart, sexy, gripping, totally brilliant.' Erin Kelly, author of He Said She Said'Sinister and compelling' Woman & Home'You'll be whipping through the pages' Stylist. No one lives this way unless they want to hide something.'When Caroline and Francis receive an offer to house swap, they jump at the chance for a week away from home.

The Olive Garden Choir Leah Fleming

Lethal agent Vince Flynn

-- New York Times A toxic presidential election is underway in an America already badly weakened by internal divisions. While politicians focus entirely on maintaining their own power and privilege, ISIS kidnaps a brilliant French microbiologist and forces him to begin manufacturing anthrax. Slickly produced videos chronicling his progress and threatening an imminent attack are posted to the Internet, intensifying the hysteria gripping the US.

A dream about lightning bugs : a life of music and cheap lessons Ben Folds

Keep her close M J Ford

The second edge-of-your-seat thriller from M.J. Ford When a young woman goes missing from Jesus College, Oxford, DS Josie Masters is plunged into a world of panic as fear grips the city. Along with Thames Valley Police's newest recruit, the handsome DS Pryce, Josie must act fast - and when two more students disappear from Oriel and Somerville colleges, she realises the killer is sending her a deadly message in a cruel game of cat and mouse.

Pokko and the drum Matthew Forsythe

When Pokko plays her drum in the forest she suddenly finds herself surrounded by an entire band of animal musicians.

You don't know me Sara Foster

Tony Robbins : 20 tips from the world's greatest success coach Think Forward Foundation

Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, peak performance strategist, author and philanthropist who has served as the ultimate success coach to leaders and followers for over 38 years. He has coached Oprah, Bill Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa and has accumulated a net worth of more than $450 million.

An Ale of Two Cities [electronic resource] Sarah Fox

The earl's Christmas pearl Megan Frampton

A duke's daughter. An irrestible earl. And an energetic Corgi named Mr. Shorty. What more could you want in a Christmas novella by Megan Frampton?It's Christmastime in London, and Lady Pearl Howlett is eagerly ready for the festivities--until her family goes off to their country estate...accidentally leaving her home alone! But she's not dismayed. Rather, she's thrilled to do exactly what she wants. Unfortunately, this daughter of a duke doesn't know how to do anything.

Ruthless cross Barbara Freethy

veryone has a secret. Some are worth killing for...some are worth dying for... FBI agent Flynn MacKenzie is no stranger to deception, but when the brutal murder of a federal judge unravels an intricate and shocking web of lies, he finds himself tangled up in personal life-changing secrets and in the arms of a woman he isn't sure he can trust. Callie Harper not only wants justice for her stepfather, she also wants to protect her family.

Ghost bird Lisa Fuller

Stacey and Laney are twins - mirror images of each other - and yet they're as different as the sun and the moon. Stacey works hard at school, determined to get out of their small town. Laney skips school and sneaks out of the house to meet her boyfriend. But when Laney disappears one night, Stacey can't believe she's just run off without telling her.

Sing me back home Eve Gaddy

Dr. Jack Gallagher, one of Marietta, Montana's most eligible bachelors, hasn't been serious about a woman since his wife died five years ago. He's been content to date occasionally, practice medicine and raise his teenage daughter. Then happily divorced former fashion model, Maya Parrish, moves back to Marietta, with her own teenaged daughter in tow forcing Jack to rethink his casual dates only rule.

Optic nerve María Gainza

Boy-crazy Stacey Gale Galligan

Accompanying the Pike family during a two-week vacation to the Jersey Shore, baby-sitter Stacey falls head over heels for a handsome lifeguard despite Mary Anne's warning that he is too old for her.

The remarkable journey of Coyote sunrise Dan Gemeinhart

Twelve-year-old Coyote and her father rush to Poplin Springs, Washington, in their old school bus to save a memory box buried in a park that will soon be demolished.

The little book of lost words : collywobbles, ultracrepidarian and other surprisingly useful terms worth resurrecting Joe Gillard

In The Little Book of Lost Words, history buff Joe Gillard presents a handy guide for expressing yourself with history's best words.

Take no farewell Robert Goddard

Geoffrey Staddon had never forgotten the house called Clouds Frome, his first important commission and the best thing he had ever done as an architect. Twelve years before the day in September 1923 when a paragraph in the newspaper made his blood run cold, he had turned his back on it for the last time, turned his back on the woman he loved, and who loved him.

We are not okay N D Gomes

Faith of the fallen Terry Goodkind

The Sword of Truth series follows Richard Cypher, a young woodsman intent on tracking down his father's murderer. His quest will take him far from home, embroiling him in an ancient war, three-millennia past, that is about to re-ignite with world-shattering violence. Weary of bloodletting and the incessant infighting and intriguing of his allies, Richard realizes that he can't defeat the Imperial Order by military might alone.

A precious gift Rosie Goodwin

We wish to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed with our families : stories from Rwanda Philip Gourevitch

In 1994 the Rwandan government implemented a policy for the Hutu majority to murder everyone in the Tutsi majority.

Rebels of Eden : a novel Joey Graceffa

Villain Michael Grant

Summary: It's been four years since the events of GONE. The Perdido Beach dome is down, but the horrors within have spread. The alien virus-infested rock that created the FAYZ is creating monsters - monsters that walk the cities and countryside, terrorizing all. There are tanks in the street and predator drones in the sky, doomed efforts to stop the disintegration of civilization. Into this chaos comes a villain with the power to control anyone with just the sound of his voice.

The clergyman's wife Molly Greeley

A moving story of unexpected love featuring Charlotte from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

The spy's bedside book : an anthology Graham Greene

For everyone who has ever wondered what it really takes to be a spy, legendary author Graham Greene (The Third Man, The Quiet American) and his brother Hugh have compiled this irresistible selection of fiction, memoir, and tricks of the trade straight from the all-time masters of espionage. Here is a perfectly safe way to discover the dangerous secrets many spies have died to learn.

Fucking good manners Simon Griffin

The author of Fucking Apostrophes takes on another of life's biggest irritations.

Christmas for the district nurses Annie Groves

Wartime for the district nurses Annie Groves

Alice Lake and her friend Edith have had everything thrown at them in their first year as district nurses in the London district of Hackney. From babies born out of wedlock to battered wives, they've had plenty to keep them occupied. Now the lives of every Londoner are about to change forever as Hitler and the Luftwaffe rain down their bombs on the people of the city. The girls find themselves caught up in the terrible aftermath of the raids and run into danger themselves.

Making friends. Back to the drawing board Kristen Gudsnuk

Almost everything is going great for Dany. She and Madison are still best friends, she still has her magic sketchbook, and the new school year is looking up. But when Dany creates a duplicate of herself to secretly help with homework and raise her social status, the two of them accidentally unleash a magical dog that wreaks supernatural havoc on the town.

Late in the day Tessa Hadley

The little bookshop at Herring Cove Kellie Hailes

The start of something wonderful... Sophie Jones loves her little bookshop at Herring Cove. She'll never give it up to big property developer, Alexander Fletcher - no matter how handsome he might be... Yet beneath Alex's sharp suit and persuasive manner, there's something about him that makes Sophie want to trust him.

Sudden traveller Sarah Hall

My polar dream Jade Hameister

Fourteen-year-old Jade Hameister had a dream: to complete the Polar Hat Trick. In 2015, she skied to the North Pole. In 2016, she completed the Greenland Crossing. In 2018, she arrived at the South Pole. This is the story of an adventurer who never gave up - who set herself incredible challenges beyond her years and experience.

Sixty summers Amanda Hampson

When Maggie, Fran and Rose met in their youth, they had dreams and ambitions. Forty years later, the three friends are turning sixty, each of them restless and disenchanted with their lives. Fran works in a second-hand bookshop. Her lover, one of a long line of disappointing men, is drifting away and her future is uncertain. Maggie married into a volatile family. Her beautiful, indulged twin daughters are causing havoc and her elderly mother-in-law has moved in and is taking charge.

Our women on the ground : Arab women reporting from the Arab world Zahra Hankir

The eighth life (for Brilka) Nino Haratischwili

At the start of the twentieth century, on the edge of the Russian Empire, a family prospers. It owes its success to a delicious chocolate recipe, passed down the generations with great solemnity and caution. A caution which is justified: this is a recipe for ecstasy that carries a very bitter aftertaste Stasia learns it from her Georgian father and takes it north, following her new husband, Simon, to his posting at the centre of the Russian Revolution in St Petersburg.

Deeplight Frances Hardinge

The gods are dead. About fifty years ago they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why.In an alternative world, fifty years after the death of the gods, a fifteen-year-old boy, Hark, finds the still beating heart of a terrifying deity and uses it to try to save his best friend.

Ravenous Helen Hardt

Bryce Simpson did the only thing he could. He spurned Marjorie Steel. Even though he'll be living on her ranch, he is determined to stay away from her. She's worthy of more than he can even think about giving, especially now that long-buried memories are surfacing and he's learning that his father's sins may go even deeper than he imagined. Bryce's rejection destroys Marjorie, and she descends to a dark place she thought she'd abandoned forever.

Jude the obscure Thomas Hardy

Changeling Molly Harper

If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell's Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she'll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell's. Except Cassandra Reed's real name is Sarah Smith and up until now, she lived her whole life in the Warren, serving a magical family, the Winters, as all non-magical "Snipes" are bound by magical Guardian law to do.

Cari Mora Thomas Harris

Tell no lies Lisa Hartley

Time to go Lisa Hartley

Christmas feasts and treats Donna Hay

Donna Hay makes Christmas cooking and entertaining so easy, with this must-have collection of over 200 easy, delicious, reliable and totally fabulous Christmas recipes to make, enjoy and give over the festive season. I've had a hand in cooking Christmas feasts for as long as I can remember, but because it comes around only once a year, I know it can be a little bit daunting - especially if you're attempting a new glazed ham or you're asked to bring something different for dessert.

Going under Sonia Henry

Dr Katarina 'Kitty' Holliday thought that once she finished medical school and found gainful employment at one of Sydney's best teaching hospitals that her dream was just beginning. The hard years, she thought, were finally over. But Kitty is in for a rude shock.

The German house : a novel Annette Hess

Set against the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963... [this] is a harrowing yet ultimately uplifting coming-of-age story about a young female translator--caught between societal and familial expectations and her unique ability to speak truth to power--as she fights to expose the dark truths of her nation's past. For twenty-four-year-old Eva Bruhns, World War II is a foggy childhood memory. At the war's end, Frankfurt was a smoldering ruin, severely damaged by the Allied bombings.

A vicarage reunion Kate Hewitt

Welcome to Thornthwaite, a quaint village tucked up in England's beautiful but rainy Lake District... where homecomings and surprises await the four Holley sisters...Esther Holley, the eldest in the family, has always had her life firmly in control until a miscarriage knocks her off course. Two months later, still emotionally spinning, she separates from her husband Will, a sheep farmer and man of few words and moves back in with her parents.

A vicarage wedding Kate Hewitt

Rachel Holley has always dreamed of a wedding--the white dress, the fairy tale, and of course, the happily-ever-after. But when her fiancé breaks it off the night before, claiming she doesn't love him, Rachel's fairy tale ends in ashes. Homeless, hopeless, and feeling like her life has been completely derailed, Rachel must start over in all sorts of ways--and hold her head up high in the fishbowl of her tiny village.

A vicarage Christmas Kate Hewitt

Welcome to Thornwaite, a quaint village tucked up in England's beautiful but rainy Lake District...where homecomings happen and surprises are in store for the four Holley sisters...Anna Holley, the third of four sisters, has always felt a little bit forgotten. A family tragedy when she was a child had her retreating deep into shyness, and social anxiety kept her on the fringes of the cozy chaos of the busy vicarage. After several years away from home, Anna returns for Christmas...

Avatar, the last airbender. Imbalance Faith Erin Hicks

When Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph return to Earthen Fire Industries, Team Avatar finds that the once small town is now booming. Expecting a warm welcome, Aang is surprised when their arrival is met with unimpressed, cold-shouldered spectators. As soon as the team is asked for help at a business council meeting, the reason for the slight becomes clear - a massive bender versus non-bender conflict has gripped the town and is threatening to turn violent..

Convict colony : the remarkable story of the fledgling settlement that survived against the odds David Hill

The author of the magnificent bestselling account of the First Fleet returns to early Sydney to tell the story of the years that followed as it's never been told before.

Hitch Kathryn Hind

A young woman stands beside a highway in the Australian desert, alone except for her dog and the occasional road train that speeds past her raised thumb. She runs from the people she has lost, from the unsaid, from who she was, but moves ever closer to the things she longs to escape. After her mother's funeral, Amelia is confronted by Zach and is reminded of the relationship they had when she was a teenager. She feels complicit and remains unable to process what happened. So she runs.

Wonders of nature Ben Hoare

This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults, too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.

World that we knew Alice Hoffman

-- Oh, what a book this is!Hoffman's exploration of the world of good and evil, and the constant contest between them, is unflinching; and the -- Olive Kitteridge -- New York Times In Berlin, at the time when the world changed, Hanni Kohn knows she must send her twelve-year-old daughter away to save her from the Nazi regime.

A night in with Grace Kelly Lucy Holliday

Fate has got it in for Libby Lomax. She realized, far too late, that her best friend Olly, is the actual Love of Her Life. Now he's in love with the so-nice-it-hurts, Tash, and it looks like her happy ending is completely out of reach. Things start looking up when she, quite literally, runs into the completely gorgeous Joel. Libby discovers that there is more to Joel than his six-pack, not least, the incredible fact that he honestly believes he has found his fairy tale princess in her.

Quantum physics for dummies Steven Holzner

Quantum physics-- also called quantum mechanics or quantum field theory-- can be daunting for even the most dedicated enthusiast of science, math, or physics.

Science fiction : the year's best Rich Horton

GLOW vs the Star Primas Tini Howard

The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are ready to take on the world--or at least L.A.--in this graphic novel based off the hit Netflix series! When the unthinkable happens and the women of GLOW find themselves ahead of schedule, Sam ruins the promise of a wrestling-free weekend with... more wrestling! Robbed of blissful relaxation and forced to raise money to fund their way to the event, the GLOW team is less-than-prepared for their opponents: real gorgeous lady wrestlers.

Penny for your secrets Anna Lee Huber

The Great War may be over, but for many, there are still obstacles on the home front. Reconciling with her estranged husband makes Verity sympathetic to her friend Ada's marital difficulties. Bourgeois-bred Ada, recently married to the Marquess of Rockham, is overwhelmed trying to navigate the ways of the aristocracy. And when Lord Rockham is discovered shot through the heart with a bullet from Ada's revolver, Verity fears her friend has made a fatal blunder.

Empty cradles : a shameful secret, a miscarriage of justice, and a woman who wouldn't give up Margaret Humphreys

In 1986 Margaret Humphreys, a Nottingham social worker, investigated a woman's claim that, aged four, she had been put on a boat to Australia by the British government. At first incredulous, Margaret discovered that this was just the tip of an enormous iceberg. Up to 150,000 children, some as young as three years old, had been deported from children's homes in Britain and shipped off to a 'new life' in distant parts of the Empire, right up until as recently as 1970.

Shattered bonds Faith Hunter

Jane Yellowrock is vampire-killer-for-hire, but her last battle with an ancient arcane enemy has brought her low. She seeks retreat in the Appalachian Mountains to grieve the loss of her friends, and to heal--or to die--from the disease brought on by her magic. But malevolent elements in the paranormal community still seek to destroy Jane, and a terrifying foe stalks her, even into the safety of the hills.

Legacy of love Kristi Ann Hunter

When Sarah Gooding returned a valuable brooch to the elderly Dowager Countess of Densbury, she had no idea it would lead to a job as the lively woman's companion. Nor did she expect to admire the Dowager's youngest grandson so much, even though the difference in their stations means nothing will ever come of her daydreams. With two older brothers taking up the roles of heir and spare as well as his parents' attention, Randall Everard spent much of his youth with his beloved grandmother.

Fierce C C Hunter

Werewolf Fredericka Lakota prefers to be alone. Even years after being abandoned by her rogue werewolf father, she's still never found a place for herself in Shadow Falls. Fredericka's only comfort comes from the jewelry she creates...and now from Brandon Hart, the owner of a new art gallery who wants to showcase Fredericka's work.

The sword saint Conn Iggulden

Beware the darkness Alexandra Ivy

The enemy may have changed, but the battle between good and evil burns hotter than ever in this scintillating new installment in Alexandra Ivy's Guardians of Eternity series. There is only one thing more precious to vampire Tarak than his newfound freedom after five centuries of captivity, and that's the promise of revenge. At last, he can destroy Riven, the merman who has drained his power in order to make himself king.

Change of season Anna Jacobs

Rosalind's husband forces her to move from Australia to England because of his job with a multi-national company. But he's called away to deal with a crisis in Hong Kong and she's left to settle into a new country on her own. One by one, her three grown-up children need help with major life problems and there's only her to help them, because as usual, Paul puts his job first.

Petal and Poppy and the penguin Lisa Jahn-Clough

Best friends Petal, the tuba-playing elephant, and Poppy, the adventurous rhinoceros, have very different reactions when they discover a penguin in their garden one stormy day.

Christmas secrets at Villa Limoncello Daisy James

Escape to Villa Limoncello... where dreams come true in the most unexpected ways.With Christmas around the corner, Izzie Jenkins is ready to kickstart the new 'Snowflakes and Christmas Cakes' course at Villa Limoncello with chef and business partner, Luca Castelotti. However, secrets are stirring with their latest guests and when nasty accidents keep befalling the group it looks like Izzie will have to turn detective once more to protect the Villa's fledgling reputation.

Wedding bells at Villa Limoncello Daisy James

A twist of the knife Peter James

In multi-million-copy bestselling author Peter James' collection of short stories we first come to meet Brighton's finest detective, Roy Grace, and read the tale that went on to inspire James' hugely successful novel, Dead Simple. James exposes the Achilles heel of each of his characters, and makes us question how well we can trust ourselves, and one another. Each tale carries a twist that will haunt readers for days after they turn the final page.

Flying visits Clive James

A collection of Clive James's 'Postcards' originally written for The Observer between the years 1976 and 1983 about his experiences travelling abroad, from Peking, Los Angeles and Sydney. Full of James's distinctive wit and satire, this is a timeless collection for the well, and not so well travelled.

Do you mind if I cancel? : (things that still annoy me) Gary Janetti

Gary Janetti, the writer and producer for some of the most popular television comedies of all time, and creator of one of the most wickedly funny Instagram accounts there is, now turns his skills to the page in a hilarious, and poignant book chronicling the pains and indignities of everyday life.

Serving up love : a Harvey House Brides collection Regina Jennings

This intriguing novella collection crosses the country--from Kansas to Texas, the Grand Canyon to New Mexico--with tales of sweet romance while exploring the fascinating history of the Harvey girls: young women seeking adventure and independence who worked in hotels throughout the country from the early 1880s to the late 1920s.

The family upstairs Lisa Jewell

A dark matter Douglas Johnstone

Revenge of the Atomic Burps Gareth P Jones

Attack of the alien dung! Gareth P Jones

The Pet Defenders Code: 1. The safety of Planet Earth depends on you. 2. Humans must not know the truth. Good luck--you'll need it... Secret agent Biskit is not happy when he discovers his new partner Mitzy is a cat--everyone knows cats and dogs don't mix. But saving the Earth from alien invasions must come first and the planet is under attack! A cluster of cow pats has flown into town and they're whipping up a stink ...

Warrior of the Altaii Robert Jordan

Draw near and listen, or else time is at an end. The watering holes of the Plain are drying up, the fearsome fanghorn grow more numerous, and bad omens abound. Wulfgar, a leader of the Altaii people, must contend with twin queens, warlords, prophets, and magic in hopes of protecting his people and securing their future. Elspeth, a visitor from another world, holds the answers, but first Wulfgar must learn to ask the right questions.

Lost roses Martha Hall Kally

Celebrates the unbreakable bonds of women's friendship during the darkest days of history. It is 1914, and New York socialite Eliza Ferriday is thrilled to be traveling to St Petersburg with Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanovs. The two met years ago one summer in Paris and now Eliza is embarking on the trip of a lifetime to see the splendors of Russia.

She said Jodi Kantor

Grendel's guide to love and war A E Kaplan

Tom Grendel writes in his notebooks, mows lawns for his elderly neighbors, and pines for Willow, a girl next door. When Willow's brother, Rex starts throwing wild parties, the idyllic senior citizens' community where they live is transformed into a war zone. Tom's dad is an Iraq vet, and the noise from the parties triggers his PTSD, so Tom comes up with a plan to end the parties for good. But of course, it's not that simple.

Before the coffee gets cold Toshikazu Kawaguchi

We set the dark on fire Tehlor Kay

Dani must question everything she's worked for as she learns about the corruption of the Median government.

This is memorial device : an hallucinated oral history of the post-punk music scene in Airdrie, Coatbridge and Environs 1978-1986 David Keenan

This Is Memorial Device, the debut novel by David Keenan, is a love letter to the small towns of Lanarkshire in the west of Scotland in the late 1970s and early 80s as they were temporarily transformed by the endless possibilities that came out of the freefall from punk rock.

Ticket trouble Carolyn Keene

When Nancy's friend Ned claims someone stole his hard-earned ticket to the fall festival, the Clue Crew jumps into action.

Treasure trouble Carolyn Keene

Eight-year-old Nancy and her friends Bess and George solve a mystery involving a missing treasure chest.

Pony problems Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew investigates when a pony from the petting zoo keeps escaping from his pen.

Double take Carolyn Keene

When another club tries to compete with the Clue Crew, Nancy and her investigator friends must beat them in solving the case of a missing pink hooded sweatshirt.

Case of the sneaky snowman Carolyn Keene

During winter vacation Nancy investigates the disappearance of Sherlock the snowman and other events predicted by her friend Deirdre.

Identity theft Carolyn Keene

Amateur detective Nancy Drew is once again involved in a case of internet stalking and bullying that makes her confuse her real life with that of the online avatar she has created in an internet reality game.

Sabotage surrender Carolyn Keene

When a cash box is stolen from a visiting carnival, Nancy discovers the saboteur is specifically targeting the Mahoney Scholarship Award ceremony, and each candidate for the award is a suspect.

The clue in the old album Carolyn Keene

At a doll collector's request for help, a young sleuth searches for an old album, a lost doll, and a missing gypsy violinist.

The Nancy Drew sleuth book : clues to good sleuthing Carolyn Keene

In solving a series of mysteries, Nancy Drew and her Detective Club study techniques of criminal investigation involving handwriting, fingerprints, codes, and moulages.

The other side of the coin : the queen, the dresser and the wardrobe Angela Kelly

The fire baby : secrets and murder flourish in Cambridgeshire Jim Kelly

Full Force Ryshia Kennie

Full Force, by Elle James: After working at the Russian embassy in Washington, DC, Emily Chastain is targeted by a relentless killer. When she calls upon Declan's Defenders in order to find someone to help her, former Force Recon marine Frank 'Mustang' Ford vows to find the person who is threatening her. The Safest Lies, by Debra Webb: Special Agent Sadie Buchanen is deep in the backcountry of Winchester, Tennessee, in order to retrieve a hostage taken by a group of extreme survivalists.

Steel Resolve Jenna Kernan

Steel Resolve by B.J. Daniels: When Mary Cardwell Savage makes the mistake of contacting her first love, Chase Steele, little does she know that her decision will set off a domino effect that will bring a killer into their lives.Killer Investigation by Amanda StevensArden Mayfair hopes to make a fresh start when she returns to her hometown, but soon she finds Reid Sutton, the man she has always loved, on her doorstep, warning her of a recent murder.

The five fakirs of Faizabad Philip Kerr

Fourteen-year-old djinn twins John and Philippa travel from the Himalayas to Yellowstone National Park seeking to uncover and protect five holy men before the wicked djinn responsible for upsetting the balance of the world's luck finds them.

The day of the Djinn warriors Philip Kerr

After getting help for their father, who is cursed with rapid aging, twelve-year-old djinn twins John and Philippa and friends travel through the spirit world in search of Faustina, the only one who can keep their mother from becoming the Blue Djinn, and discover a link to museum thefts and hauntings throughout the word.

Everyday keto baking : healthy low-carb recipes for every occasion Erica Kerwien

Have your cake--and stay keto too! With Everyday Keto Baking, there's no need to deprive yourself of the breads, muffins, and other treats you love. Instead, learn to make keto-friendly (low-carb, high-fat) versions of your favorite baked goods using real-food ingredients. This is the only keto baking book you'll ever need.

Eff this! meditation : 108 tips, tricks, and ideas for when you're stressed out, anxious, or overwhelmed. Liza Kindred

Using humor, love, and the foundational teachings of Buddhism, Eff This! Meditation presents a Shamata (mindfulness-awareness) practice to get you out of that storm swirling in your head and into place a peace and self-compassion.

Becoming Beauvoir : a life Kate Kirkpatrick

All in the blue unclouded weather Robin Klein

A guide to living with EhlersDanlos syndrome (hypermobility type) : bending without breaking Isobel Knight

A new edition of this popular guide to living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type). With information on all the key aspects of the condition, and new material covering changes in terminology and advances in understanding, it provides a complete resource to help anyone with EDS-HT live life to the full.

Delayed rays of a star Amanda Lee Koe

The invisible writing : the second volume of an autobiography: 1932-40 Arthur Koestler

Indian-ish : recipes and antics from a modern American family Priya Krishna

A young food writer's witty and irresistible celebration of her mom's "Indian-ish"" cooking--with accessible and innovative Indian-American recipes.

Pretty baby Mary Kubica

She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head ... Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow.

The air fryer bible : more than 200 healthy recipes for your favorite foods Susan LaBorde

Harness the power of hot air and cook all the foods you love to crunchy, tasty perfection with little or no oil. The Air Fryer Bible shows you how to make the most of this hugely popular appliance that can also bake, grill, roast, or steam with more than 200 amazing dishes. Start your day with Egg Muffins, French Toast Sticks, or Spinach Bacon Rollups. Snack on Avocado Fries, Falafel, Fish Sticks, or Jalapeño Peppers. Feast on Buffalo Egg Rolls, Chicken Chunks, Pork Chops, or Sloppy Joes.

The Crown : political scandal, personal struggle, and the years that defined Elizabeth II Robert Lacey

Seven days Alex Lake

The twisty new psychological thriller from the Sunday Times A race against time to save her child In seven days, Maggie's son, Max, turns three. But she's not planning a party or buying presents or updating his baby book. She's dreading it. Because in her world, third birthdays are the days on which the unthinkable happens she loses her child.For the last twelve years Maggie has been imprisoned in a basement.

Home for Christmas Catherine Lanigan

Can a magical Christmas under glass...bring them back together for good? Widowed dad Adam Masterson still doesn't understand why Joy Boston left Indian Lake and broke his heart all those years ago. Now she's returned to sell her grandfather's beloved poinsettia greenhouse--and Joy and Adam's connection is as strong as ever. But Joy has a life in New York. And Adam has only until Christmas to convince Joy that she belongs in Indian Lake--with him.

The burning queen Kathryn Lasky

Newly orphaned Rose finds herself time-traveling between present day and the court of the two most memorable English princesses in history.When Princess Mary ascends the throne in sixteenth-century England, Rose is forced to leave Princess Elizabeth and serve Mary. Mary's coronation is coming, and Rose will be put to work making elaborate gowns.

Coached to death Victoria Laurie

Cat Cooper never imagined selling off her in-demand marketing firm would mean going from the pinnacle of success to a walking hot mess. Gouged from an unexpected divorce, Cat suddenly finds herself struggling through a new career as a business-savvy life coach for the hopelessly adrift in East Hampton and contending with Heather Holland--a spiteful neighbor who will do anything to bully her out of town.

Lavinia Ursula K Le Guin

In The Aeneid, Vergil's hero fights to claim the king's daughter, Lavinia, with whom he is destined to found an empire. Lavinia herself never speaks a word in the poem. Now, Ursula K. Le Guin gives Lavinia a voice in a novel that takes the reader to the half-wild world of ancient Italy, when Rome was a muddy village near seven hills. --back cover.

The glass woman Caroline Lea

EPocket Abu Dhabi Jessica Lee

Lonely Planet's Pocket Abu Dhabi is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore one of Arabia's most magnificent mosques, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, ride the world's fastest rollercoaster, and stroll along the Corniche and laze on its beautiful public beaches - all with your trusted travel companion.

Five French hens Judy Leigh

Hiding in plain sight Susan Lewis

The Domina K.A Linde

The conclusion to the epic fantasy Ascension series. The fate of the world rests on one girl's shoulders. And her world has been turned upside down. With Cyrene's allies in shambles after a bitter defeat, she has to find a way to bring them back together to stop the dark goddess. But with a war raging and the newly-united magical community barely held together, Cyrene's leadership has been called into question.

Natasha's will Joan Lingard

Lady in the lake Laura Lippman

Cleo Sherwood disappeared eight months ago. Aside from her parents and the two sons she left behind, no one seems to have noticed. It isn't hard to understand why: it's 1964 and neither the police, the public nor the papers care much when Negro women go missing. Maddie Schwartz - recently separated from her husband, working her first job as an assistant at the Baltimore Sun - wants one thing: a byline.

The scarlet plague Jack London

Lonely Planet Madrid Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Madrid is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. View the marvellous frescoes at Plaza Mayor, enjoy tapas in La Latina and take a stroll with the locals in the Parque del Buen Retiro - all with your trusted travel companion.

Four dominions Eric Lustbader

The End of Days has been predicted for the last two thousand years. But now, without warning, it is upon us. The latest instalment in the globe-spanning, action-packed Testament series.

The dog runner Bren MacDibble

Ella and her brother Emery are alone in a city that's starving to death. If they are going to survive, they must get away, upcountry, to find Emery's mum. But how can two kids travel such big distances across a dry, barren, and dangerous landscape? Well, when you've got five big doggos and a dry-land dogsled, the answer is you go mushing. But when Emery is injured, Ella must find a way to navigate them through rough terrain, and even rougher encounters with desperate people ...

The nanny : can you trust her with your child? Gilly Macmillan

Cindy and the prince Debbie Macomber

Almost paradise Debbie Macomber

Defy me Tahereh Mafi

Terminal black Adrian Magson

Harry Tate has one rule: you don't abandon your friends. When he learns that former colleague Rik Ferris has had a breakdown and disappeared, allegedly in possession of highly sensitive secrets from MI6's archives, he agrees to look for him and, if possible, bring him back in. But where to begin? Rik could be anywhere in the world. All Harry knows is, if he doesn't find Rik, others will be sent out instead. And they won't play by the same rules.

A fire on the moon Norman Mailer

The Salt & Straw ice cream cookbook Tyler Malek

Salt & Straw is the ice cream brainchild of two cousins, Tyler and Kim Malek, who had a vision but no recipes. But that's what made them great. They turned to their friends for advice: chefs, chocolatiers, brewers, and food experts of all kinds, and what came out is a super-simple base that takes five minutes to make, and an ice cream company that sees new flavors and inspiration everywhere they look.

The sheik and the pregnant bride Susan Mallery

Barefoot Season Susan Mallery

A selection of must-read summer novels by bestselling authors, collected here in one volume. In Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery, Carly and Michelle were once inseparable, until a shocking betrayal destroyed their friendship. Now Carly is implicated in the financial disaster lurking behind the Blackberry Island Inn's cheerful veneer.

The billionaire renegade Catherine Mann

All this cowboy wants is a temporary affair. He's playing with fire. Billionaire rancher Conrad Steele wants Felicity Hunt in his bed – no strings attached. He's been left at the altar before and won't make the same mistake twice. But the savvy divorcee keeps her body and heart on lockdown, even when planning her hospital's charity event means spending long, intimate hours with the tempting tycoon. Until a night of passion changes everything...

The twin birthright Catherine Mann

They said goodbye months ago. So why can't he walk away from her...or her twin babies?Delivering his ex-fiancée's twins in a snowstorm is a brave new world for innovator Royce Miller. Despite the pain in their past, he's driven to protect Naomi Steele and her babies. That means facing the mistakes they both made - and resisting the heat they still can't deny.

King of the world : the life of Louis XIV Philip Mansel

House of war Scott Mariani

Chronicle of a death foretold : SparkNotes literature guide Gabriel García Márquez

Song of the dead Sarah Glenn Marsh

Odessa and Meredy journey beyond Karthia to a land where the Dead rule the night and dragons roam the streets, but just as they are beginning to explore the new world a terrifying development in Karthia summons them home at once.

With Child : Lee Child and the readers of Jack Reacher Andrew Martin

Andy Martin spent a year in the company of Lee Child, creator of tough-guy hero Jack Reacher. With Child is the diary of their adventures. This compelling account of life on the road with Child demonstrates that readers are just as important as writers in the making of modern fiction.

An impeccable spy : Richard Sorge, Stalin's master agent Owen Matthews

Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky Kwame Mbalia

Seventh-grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm. But on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it, and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a Bottle Tree.

Starting from now Fleur McDonald

When twenty-five-year-old journalist, Zara Ellison receives her mother's ominous text message, Call me when you can, Zara knows it's not good news.Two weeks later, Zara has left her much-loved city life to relocate to Barker, the sleepy country town in which she grew up. For Zara, family comes first.But she needs to work too, and the town's police force is a rural journalist's best source of information.

That they may face the rising sun John McGahern

Joe and Kate Ruttledge, have come to rural Ireland from London in search of a different life. In passages of beauty and truth, the drama of a year in their lives and those of the memorable characters that move about them unfolds through action, the rituals of work, religious observances and play. By the novel's close we feel that we have been introduced, with deceptive simplicity, to a complete representation of existence - an enclosed world has been transformed into an Everywhere"--Cover.

The roadhouse Kerry McGinnis

When aspiring actress Charlie Carver learns that her cousin Annabelle has died, she immediately leaves Melbourne to fly home to the remote family roadhouse east of Alice Springs. It has been years since her last visit and her relationship with her mother, Molly, is strained but Charlie is determined to patch up their differences. The reunion, however, is interrupted when Molly suffers a heart attack.

Attlee and Churchill : allies in war, adversaries in peace Leo McKinstry

Pet quest Jenny McLachlan

All Harvey wants is a pet, yet his dad says that their flat is too small. But surely it's big enough for a slimy slug, or a hairy spider, or even an ant called Teeny, right? Will Harvey ever find a pet small enough?This exciting and humorous story from well-loved author Jenny McLachlan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations by Sarah Hoyle and characters young readers will find hard to resist.

The new enemy Andy McNab

Liam Scott has joined Recce Platoon. And it looks like he will be heading for Somalia. His mission is to gather intelligence from behind enemy lines, carrying out top-secret surveillance and dead letter drops. But he's new to the game and there's a lot to learn. Soon Liam is monitoring a den of Al-Shabaab militants and hunting a key terrorist target. Can Recce Platoon find their man and get out undiscovered? If the militants find them first, it's game over ...

The Heart of a Cowboy : Blue Falls, Texas Series, Book 6 Trish Milburn

What is she hiding? Of all the Brody boys, Garrett would have been voted most likely to settle down. But somehow, the right woman never came along. Until now. Veterinarian Natalie Todd left Blue Falls when she was a kid, but she seems to fit right in. Her old friends are there and she has a job with the local vet if she wants it. Every kiss tells Garrett she feels the same way he does. So what's holding her back? Natalie can't say, and every kiss just makes it harder.

The scything handbook : learn how to cut grass, mow meadows, & harvest grain with a scythe Ian Miller

The Scything Handbook brings centuries-old Austrian scything techniques into the 21st century. This elegant and effective tool can mow lawns, harvest small crops and cut back wildflower meadows without disrupting wildlife. Detailed illustrations cover scythe assembly, perfecting the stroke, honing, peening, uses and aftercare. Scything produces beautiful lawns, luscious mulch and a blissful workout for the modern gardener and homesteader..

The Tanglewood flower shop Lilac Mills

Love can be a thorny business. When Tanglewood flower shop owner Leanne enters Budding Stars - a floristry TV competition - she's shocked to make it through to the televised stages where the pressure grows to prove herself a success. Luckily for Leanne, new Tanglewood park ranger, Rex, is a rose among the thorns as he provides support and friendship that could blossom into something more...

Apples Richard Milward

Morning glory on the vine : early songs and drawings Joni Mitchell

In 1971, as her album 'Blue' topped music charts around the world, Joni Mitchell created a dazzling and unforgettable holiday gift for her closest friends. 'Morning Glory on the Vine' was an exquisite selection of Joni's handwritten lyrics and poems, accompanied by more than thirty full-colour illustrations, paintings and watercolours. The book was hand-produced in Los Angeles and limited to one hundred signed and numbered copies.

The Christmas husband hunt Kate Moore

When a husband is needed by Christmas, a trusted slender volume for ensuring a merry match is indeed a gift! In this Regency delight from beloved, award-winning author Kate Moore, a spirited governess joins a gentleman spy on a daring mission: finding a mate for a jilted debutante-while drawing dangerously close to each other... Behind her seemingly dependent role as an unpaid caretaker-of both children and dogs-Harriet Swanley has in fact astutely avoided a forced marriage.

Christmas on the Home Front Roland Moore

Barbed wire on the prairie Morris

Lucky Luke mediates a dispute between cowboys and cattle breeders, led by Cass Casey, and farmers wanting to protect their fields by putting up barbed wire fences.

The Daltons redeem themselves Morris

When a U.S. Senator attempts prison reform, he frees the Daltons as a test case.

Saint Peter's snow Eric Mosbacher

Lawless Kimberley Motley

The rogue knight Brandon Mull

Cole Randolph never meant to come to The Outskirts, but when his friends were kidnapped on Halloween he had to try and save them. Now he's trapped in this in-between place desperately trying to get to his friends and find a way home. But The Outskirts is a dangerous place to be and every move is filled with danger as Cole and his new friends, Jace, Twitch and Mira must outwit the High King who will stop at nothing to regain what he has lost.

Crystal keepers Brandon Mull

Cole Randolph ventures to a new kingdom as he continues his search for his friends and also pursues his quest to mend what has gone awry with the magic in the Outskirts.

The boy with two heads Andy Mulligan

Richard Burton : prince of players Michael Munn

Come as you are : the surprising new science that will transform your sex life Emily Nagoski

An essential exploration of women's sexuality that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy. After all the books that have been written about sex, all the blogs and TV shows and radio Q & As, how can it be that we all still have so many questions? The frustrating reality is that we've been lied to - not deliberately, it's no one's fault, but still. We were told the wrong story.

King and emperor : a new life of Charlemagne Janet Nelson

A major new biography of one of the most extraordinary of all rulers, and the father of present-day EuropeCharles, king of the Franks, is one of the most remarkable figures ever to rule a European super-state. That is why he is so often called by the French 'Charlemagne', and by the Germans 'Karl der Grosse'. His strength of character was felt to be remarkable from early in his long reign.

A new beginning Peter Nichols

Kal Hudson, a Wall-street economist, finds himself in Massalia Gaul. The year is 108 AD and he has no memory of how he got there. He begins to build a business empire and learns along the way the meaning of friendship. Finally, stalked by an assassin, and with Aliens intervening in his life, Kal must choose between friendship and his own desires.

Tell me no lies Shelley Noble

Lady Dunbridge was not about to let a little thing like the death of her husband ruin her social life. She's come to New York City, ready to take the dazzling world of Gilded Age Manhattan by storm. The social events of the summer have been amusing but Lady Phil is searching for more excitement---and she finds it, when an early morning visitor arrives, begging for her help. After all, Lady Phil has been known to be useful in a crisis.

Bradford street buddies : Block Party Surprise Jerdine Nolen

Welcome to the neighborhood! Join twins Jada and Jamal, and their best friends, Carlita and Josh, for Bradford Street's fall block party. Beginning and newly independent readers are in for a surprise of prehistoric proportions as they explore this fun-filled multicultural neighborhood brimming with community spirit.

Weapon Lynette Noni

After escaping Lengard and finding sanctuary with the Remnants, Alyssa Scott is desperate to save those she left behind -- and the rest of the world -- from the power-hungry scientist, Kendall Vanik. But secrets and lies block her at every turn, and soon Lyss is left questioning everything she has ever believed.When long-lost memories begin to surface and the mysteries of her past continue to grow, Lyss battles to retain her hard-won control.

The unbeatable Squirrel Girl. Volume 3, Squirrel, you really got me now Ryan North

Collects The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015B) #1-6, Howard the Duck (2015B) #6. New series, New Avenger! With her unique combination of wit, empathy and squirrel powers, computer-science student Doreen Green -- a.k.a. the unbeatable Squirrel Girl -- is all that stands between the Earth and total destruction. Well, Doreen plus her friends Tippy-Toe (a squirrel) and Nancy (a regular human with no powers). So mainly Squirrel Girl.

Chaos : Charles Manson, the CIA and the secret history of the sixties Tom O’Neill

How to do nothing : resisting the attention economy Jenny Odell

Making Christmas special again Annie O'Neil

Can the magic of Christmas...teach them to love again? Vet Esme Ross-Wylde simply wants to offer A&E consultant Max Kirkpatrick the proceeds from her charity ball to keep his Plants and Paws therapy unit open. Until this lone-wolf doc reawakens all her senses! Dangerous ground for Esme, who's vowed never to love again.

Why trust science? Naomi Oreskes

Do doctors really know what they are talking about when they tell us vaccines are safe? Should we take climate experts at their word when they warn us about the perils of global warming? Why should we trust science when our own politicians don't? In this landmark book, Naomi Oreskes offers a bold and compelling defense of science, revealing why the social character of scientific knowledge is its greatest strength -- and the greatest reason we can trust it.

Homage to Catalonia George Orwell

At the height of the Spanish Civil War, George Orwell served from 1936-1937 as a private for the POUM, the Workers' Party of Marxist Unification, an anti-Stalinist communist party. Seriously wounded in action and betrayed by the Communist Party, Orwell and his wife, Eileen, narrowly escaped arrest and returned to England in early summer 1937.

USA's national parks OverDrive

Lonely Planet is your passport to USA's National Parks, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice./Crane your neck at giant rock formations in Yosemite, test your nerves on the astounding Go-ing-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, watch the sunset over the Grand Canyon; all with your trusted travel companion.

Best of India : top sights, authentic experiences OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Best of India is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the intricate floral designs on the Taj Mahal, float along Kerala's backwaters as the sun sinks behind whispering palms, and dive into the teeming bazaars, mighty fortresses and fine dining of Jaipur - all with your trusted travel companion.

The cruise handbook : inspiring ideas and essential advice for the new generation of cruises and cruisers OverDrive

Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe : a guide to perfect days on shore OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Cruise Ports Mediterranean Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the cable car up Mt Srd for breathtaking views of Dubrovnik, work up an appetite for the world's best pizza in Rome, and taste some of Greece's best food - all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Best of Australia OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Best of Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore magnificent Sydney Harbour, see the Great Barrier Reef and watch the sunset at Uluru - all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Eastern Europe OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Eastern Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hop from thermal baths to coffee houses in Budapest, glide from island to island in Croatia and meander through alleyways in Prague - all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Europe OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Europe is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sip champagne at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, marvel at the Hermitage masterpieces in St Petersburg, and explore Prague's neighbourhoods- all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Pocket Algarve OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Pocket Algarve is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike the gorse-covered hills of the interior; visit the lagoons, wetlands and sand islands at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa; and surf the beaches of the west coast -- all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet Western Balkans OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Western Balkans is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch the beautiful people over coffee in Budva's cobbled Old Town lanes in Montenegro; and trek around Kosovo's Rugova Mountains - all with your trusted travel companion.

Lonely Planet's ultimate United Kingdom travelist OverDrive

What's the number one experience in the United Kingdom? For the first time, Lonely Planet has ranked the top 500 unmissable experiences and hidden gems across Britain, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands - to create the ultimate UK travel hitlist.

Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula OverDrive

Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the desert's allure in Oman's Sharqiya Sands, dine at the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, and see faith expressed in the masterpieces of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha - all with your trusted travel companion.

Travel goals : inspiring experiences to transform your life OverDrive

Be inspired and empowered by this collection of transformative travel experiences. From sleeping under the stars or learning a new craft, to more ambitious challenges like taking a big trip alone, helping to rebuild a community or saving an endangered species, this is your essential companion to a life well-lived.

Gordon the big strong engine OverDrive

Every engine on Sodor knows, it's not about how fast he goes, or whether he is big or small, there are jobs for engines, one and all. Meet Gordon, the number 4 engine on The Fat Controller's railway.

James the splendid red engine OverDrive

Every engine on Sodor knows, it's not about how fast he goes, or whether he is big or small, there are jobs for engines, one and all. Meet James, the number 5 engine on The Fat Controller's railway.

ABC what can she be? : girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z OverDrive

Not even the sky is the limit with this fun approach to learning the alphabet. In this new title from Walter Foster Jr., "ABC What Can She Be?" encourages young girls by presenting a colourful variety of choices for their future careers. Talented illustrator Jessie Ford artfully pairs the letters of the alphabet with vibrant, eye-catching illustrations that paint an inspiring picture for budding trailblazers everywhere. ABC What Can She Be? explores 26 different career paths.

Respectable sins OverDrive

Now available in softcover with a new, contemporary watercolour design that blends with Jerry Bridge's most popular books. This new edition includes the study guide (formerly available separately), combining that resource into this book. What Ever Happened to Sin' Jerry Bridges helps us confront the sins we tolerate.

The winter soldier Diana Palmer

Most everyone in Jacobsville, Texas, steered clear of taciturn Cy Parks. However, spirited Lisa Monroe wasn't exactly quaking in her boots, and electrified the formidable loner with her sweetly tantalizing kisses. Their fiery passion escalated when the winter soldier returned to the line of duty - and claimed the lovely Lisa as his bride, to shield her from a revenge-seeking desperado.

Dolls of war Shirley Parenteau

In 1941, eleven-year-old Macy James lives near the Oregon coast with her father, the director of a small museum. Miss Tokyo, one of fifty-eight exquisite friendship dolls given to America by Japan in 1926, is part of the museum's collection and one of Macy's most treasured connections to her mother, who recently passed away. When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, many of Macy's neighbors demand that Miss Tokyo be destroyed.

Dolls of hope Shirley Parenteau

When eleven-year-old Chiyo Tamura is sent from her home in a small Japanese mountain village to a girls' school in the city of Tsuchiura, she never imagines that she will soon be in Tokyo helping to welcome more than twelve thousand Friendship Dolls from America--including Emily Grace, a gift to her own school. Nor could she dream that she'd have an important role in the crafting of Miss Tokyo, one of fifty-eight Japanese dolls to be sent to America in return.

Josephine's garden Stephanie Parkyn

A captivating story of love, nature and identity in Napoleon's France.

You are awesome : how to navigate change, wrestle with failure, & live an intentional life Neil Pasricha

Why do I feel like my life is getting harder instead of easier? How do I get back up and move forward after life knocks me down? And how do I become more resilient and live a more intentional life? These are just some of the big life questions Neil tackles in his motivating new book You Are Awesome.

Yoga for dummies Larry Payne

Sharing the benefits of yoga in a way that everyone can enjoy and understandYoga For Dummies, 3rd Edition will show you how to get up to speed on the fundamentals of Yoga, whether you're participating in a class, teaching a class, or practicing it on your own. This new edition features over 20% new and updated content plus 12 companion videos featuring the hottest and most popular poses.

You'll never see me again Lesley Pearse

Little Big Nate draws a blank Lincoln Peirce

Big Nate has always been an artist . . . even when he was little.

Wilde about the girl Louise Pentland

Plan B S J D Peterson

Danny Marshal has always lived his life out loud, but his androgynous appearance is only a small part of who he is. One night at a frat party, Danny meets Lance Lenard, football jock and apparent straight guy. Lance is shocked when he's immediately attracted to Danny's feminine side. Danny is happy to be the subject of Lance's first man-on-man experiment until Lance begins to struggle with the fact that despite his appearance, Danny is indeed a man.

The drifter Nick Petrie

Peter ash came home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with only one souvenir: the buzzing claustrophobia due to PTSD. But when a friend from the Marines commits suicide, ash helps the man's widow with some home repairs. But he makes an unexpected discovery: a suitcase stuffed with cash and explosives.

Lonely Planet Portugal Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's Portugal is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the labyrinthine alleyways of Lisbon's Alfama district; discover the baroque churches and plazas of Ribeira in Porto; and play in the waves in the Algarve - all with your trusted travel companion.

Baan : recipes and stories from my Thai home Kay Plunkett-Hogge

'Baan' means the hearth, the home, the community, the place where you come from and this new book emulates just that feeling from Thai cuisine. Baan features over 120 recipes collected from Thailand from the author's friends to street-stall holders, all gathered over around 30 years of travel, and all of them tried and tested back in London.

Christmas contract for his Cinderella Jane Porter

December in the brooding Sicilian's castle... Spending the holidays with the man who broke her heart is Monet's worst nightmare. But when commanding Marcu's children urgently need a nanny, she can't refuse. Landing back in his aristocratic world, where free-spirited Monet never belonged, is bittersweet torture...Marcu doesn't anticipate his overly ordered life being disrupted by the enchanting woman Monet's become.

The acceptance world Anthony Powell

More : more recipes with more veg for more joy Matt Preston

More recipes with more veg for more joy. This is a book of delicious recipes, starring vegetables, with more of everything: more flavour, more texture, more colour.

Daemon voices : essays on storytelling Philip Pullman

The drover's wife Leah Purcell

Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades--bastes, butters & glazes, too Steven Raichlen

Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades are every griller's secret weapon-the flavor boosters that give grilled food its character, personality, depth, and soul. Steven Raichlen, America's "master griller" (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys.

High water Douglas Reeman

The girl from Lace Island Joanna Rees

Rules of betrayal Christopher Reich

Bearfluecessities Penny Reid

Harry Potter and the cursed child : the journey, behind the scenes of the award-winning stage production Jody Revenson

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of the most celebrated stage productions of the past decade. Opening in London's West End in 2016, on Broadway in 2018 and in Melbourne 2019 - and with more productions worldwide still to come - the play has smashed records, collected countless rave reviews and awards, and captivated audiences night after night.

Look where we live! : a first book of community building Scot Ritchie

This fun and informational picture book follows five friends as they explore their community during a street fair. The children find adventure close to home while learning about the businesses, public spaces and people in their neighborhood. Young readers will be inspired to re-create the fun-filled day in their own communities.

Molly's Christmas orphans Carol Rivers

From the Sunday Times and ebook bestselling author of A Wartime Christmas comes a gritty saga about love, loss and keeping family together. 1940. Molly Swift, at 27, has already suffered the tragic loss of her two-year-old daughter Emily, to the flu outbreak of 1935. Now she waits for news of her shopkeeper husband Ted, who volunteered at the outbreak of war, for the British Expeditionary Forces.

The Great Fire dogs Megan Rix

London 1666. A terrible plague has swept through the city and people live in fear of animals carrying the disease. Woofer is a loveable stray who works in the palace kitchen and Tiger Lily is the pampered pet spaniel of King Charles II. They come from very different worlds but this hasn't stopped them becoming the best of friends and looking out for each other. When Woofer finds himself in trouble he has to escape the palace grounds and Tiger Lily isn't far behind him.

The hero pup Megan Rix

Eleven-year-old Joe is dreading his first Christmas without Dad. But then Mum suggests they volunteer for Helper Dogs and train puppies to help people in need. Joe has always wanted a dog and when he meets golden Labrador Patch he knows he's found him.

Seven years Peter Robinson

Retired Cambridge professor Donald Aitcheson loves scouring antiquarian bookshops for secondhand treasures-as much as he loathes the scribbled marginalia from their previous owners. But when he comes upon an inscription in a volume of Robert Browning's poetry, he's less irritated than disturbed. This wasn't once a gift to an unwitting woman. It was a threat-insidious, suggestively sick, and terribly intriguing. Now Aitcheson's imagination is running wild.

Dachshund through the snow David Rosenfelt

This Christmas, lawyer Andy Carpenter and his golden retriever, Tara, can't say no to helping young Danny and his dachshund, Murphy. Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, have started a new Christmas tradition. Their local pet store has a Christmas tree, where instead of ornaments there are wishes from those in need. One poignant wish leads Andy to a child named Danny, whose selfless plea strikes a chord.

Pumpkinheads Rainbow Rowell

Gone too deep Katie Ruggle

As survival expert George Holloway leads city girl Ellie Price through the treacherous Colorado Rockies in search of her missing father, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a dangerous man intent on revenge.

The good thieves Katherine Rundell

-- Fresh off the boat from England, Vita Marlowe has a job to do. Her beloved grandfather Jack has been cheated out of his home and possessions by a notorious conman with Mafia connections. Seeing Jack's spirit is broken, Vita is desperate to make him happy again, so she devises a plan to outwit his enemies and recover his home. She finds a young pickpocket, working the streets of the city.

The stones of Venice. Volume I John Ruskin

Since the first dominion of men was asserted over the ocean, three thrones, of mark beyond all others, have been set upon its sands: the thrones of Tyre, Venice, and England. Of the First of these great powers only the memory remains; of the Second, the ruin; the Third, which inherits their greatness, if it forget their example, may be led through prouder eminence to less pitied destruction.

Restless rancher Jennifer Ryan

One minute down-on-his-luck rancher Austin Hubbard slept soundly, the next, a sassy spitfire dumped a pitcher of water on his head and woke him up--in more ways than one. Hired to help him rebuild his ranch, Sonya Tucker ends up helping him put the tattered pieces of his life back together.

Only in Tokyo : two chefs, 24 hours, the ultimate food city Michael Ryan

Superior : the return of race science Angela Saini

In Superior, Angela Saini explores the concept of race, from its origins to the present day. Engaging with geneticists, anthropologists, historians and social scientists from across the globe, Superior is a rigorous, much needed examination of the insidious and destructive nature of race science.

The returns : a novel Philip Salom

Elizabeth posts a 'room for rent' notice in Trevor's bookshop and is caught off-guard when Trevor answers the ad himself. She expected a young student not a middle-aged bookseller whose marriage has fallen apart. But Trevor is attracted to Elizabeth's house because of the empty shed in her backyard, the perfect space for him to revive the artistic career he abandoned years earlier.

Underground Church : a living example of the church in its most potent form Brian Sanders

Something extraordinary has been happening in Tampa, Florida. A new expression of the church has been quietly growing. It's something of an experiment, but over the last ten years the church has been validating its ideas with sustained and growing results. At The Underground, being the church is not focused around a weekly gathering or church programmes. It's about empowering individuals to respond to God's call to ministry and mission, especially to the poor and disadvantaged in our midst.

Sudden prey John Sandford

September 1, 1939 : a biography of a poem Ian Sansom

The mind of the Maker Dorothy L Sayers

Kind Alex Scheffler

Imagine a world where everyone is kind--how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, Kind is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome.

Mouthful of birds : stories Samanta Schweblin

This collection of extraordinary stories by Samanta Schweblin, critically acclaimed author of Fever DreamFever Dream, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize 2017, Samanta Schweblin's much-loved style returns with these dreamy yet spare stories.

This chicken life : stories of chickens and the Australians who love them Fiona Scott-Norman

Having chickens in your life is so hot right now. If you're not obsessed yourself, you know someone who is. Within a few years, keeping backyard chooks has gone from being something your nonna did, to the mainstream. Chickens are in inner-city backyards and comedy gigs, old people's homes and poultry shows, prisons and weddings. Regional poultry clubs have been revitalised by the influx of tree-changers and hipsters intoxicated with exotic heritage breeds.

Her outback protector Annie Seaton

When new hostess, Clare Templeton, joins the adventure charter to the remote waterways of the Kimberleys as a hostess, she is in jeopardy. Don Douglas steps in to make sure that she is kept safe.

Mother ship Francesca Segal

Duet Carol Shields

Woof and Quack in winter Ryan Sias

Winter is coming! Quack has decided he is absolutely not flying south this winter. He wants to play in the snow, sled, skate, and build snow ducks. His pal Woof is skeptical but goes along with the scheme until--BRRR!--Woof insists he's flying south. But wait! Dogs do not fly south in winter! Or do they? Beginning readers will be tickled to find out in this colorful, easy-to-read story starring a not-so-typical dog and duck.

Let's go to the moon Erica Silverman

Unable to interest her parents, her brothers, or her dog on a trip to the moon, Lana heads to her room where she uses creativity and imagination to blast off in her own amazing space adventure. . . an adventure so amazing that the man in the moon, a moon woman, two moon boys, and moon monster soon soar in.

"Let's go fishing," said Lana Erica Silverman

Unable to interest her parents, her brothers, or even her dog in going fishing with her, Lana creates her own boat and lake in her bedroom and soon has all the company a girl could want.

Erica Silverman

Unable to interest her parents, her brother, or even her dog in having a parade in the rain, Lana lines up her toys in the hallway and is soon leading the parade of her dreams.

Inexpressible Island Paullina Simons

An eccentric engagement Donna Simpson

Don Tillman's standardized meal system : recipes & tips from the star of the Rosie novels Graeme Simsion

'So, you cook this same meal every Tuesday, right?' 'Correct.' I listed the eight major advantages of the Standardised Meal System. 1. No need to accumulate recipe books. 2. Standard shopping list-hence very efficient shopping. 3. Almost zero waste-nothing in the refrigerator or pantry unless required for one of the recipes. 4. Diet planned and nutritionally balanced in advance. 5. No time wasted wondering what to cook. 6. No mistakes, no unpleasant surprises. 7.

Cleaning the gold Karin Slaughter

Get ready for a turbo-charged short read (80 pages) from two of the world's biggest thriller writers. Jack Reacher and Will Trent. Twice the action. Twice the drama. Double the trouble. Will Trent is undercover at Fort Knox. His assignment: to investigate a twenty-two-year-old murder. His suspect's name: Jack Reacher. Jack Reacher is in Fort Knox on his own mission: to bring down a dangerous criminal ring operating at the heart of America's military. Except now Will Trent is on the scene.

Happy girl lucky Holly Smale

Introducing The Valentines - Happy Girl Lucky Except real life isn't like the movies. Unless of course you're a Valentine ...

Marvellous mix-ups Alexander McCall Smith

An irresistible bind-up edition of two infectiously entertaining adventure mysteries, --Teacher TroubleIt's Jenny's first day at a new school and she looks very grown-up ₆ her mum has made sure of it. But when she arrives at the school, she looks so smart that the rest of her class think she is their new teacher! Soon Jenny finds herself in all sorts of tricky situations.

The Akimbo adventures Alexander McCall Smith

Just Kids illustrated Patti Smith

Men of men Wilbur Smith

Zouga was left alone, as alone in spirit as he had ever been in any of his wanderings across the vast African continent. He had spent almost the last penny he owned on these few square feet of yellow earth at the bottom of this hot and dusty pit. He had no men to help him work it, no experience, no capital.' A tribal battle. An Empire's war. Zouga Ballantyne has in his blood a fanatic's need to find diamonds, one that will take him to Southern Africa's most punishing places.

For deader or worse : another John Pickett mystery Sheri Cobb Smith

After a modest wedding ceremony, Bow Street Runner John Pickett and his bride Julia, the former Lady Fieldhurst, set out for a wedding trip to Somersetshire, where Pickett must face his greatest challenge yet: meeting his in-laws...Pickett is surprised to learn from Julia's parents that she once had an elder sister: Claudia, Lady Buckleigh, who disappeared thirteen years earlier, leaving no trace beyond a blood-soaked shawl.

A dead bore Sheri Cobb Smith

At your service, milady . . . Eager to escape London following the scandal of her husband's death, Lady Fieldhurst accepts an invitation to spend the summer in rural Yorkshire as the guest of Sir Gerald and Lady Hollingshead.

Loving Sylvie Elizabeth Smither

A sensual, witty novel that weaves together the stories of three women, beautifully written by one of our most clever wordsmiths.

Chasing the shadows Maria Snyder

Year 2522. Lyra Daniels is dead. While dying is the scariest thing that's happened to me, it morphed my worming skills. I can manipulate the Q-net like never before. But the looters have blocked us from communicating with the rest of the galaxy and now they believe we've gone silent, like Planet Xinji (where silent really means dead). A Protector Class spaceship is coming to our rescue, but we still have to survive almost two years until they arrive - if they arrive at all.

Manju's magic wishes Chitra Soundar ; illustrated by Veronica Montoya Chitra Soundar

Eight million gods Wen Spencer

A contemporary fantasy of mystery and death as American expats battle Japanese gods and monsters to retrieve an ancient artifact that can destroy the world.On Saturday afternoon, Nikki Delany thought, "George Wilson, in the kitchen, with a blender." By dinner, she had killed George and posted his gory murder to her blog. The next day, she put on her mourning clothes and went out to meet her best friend for lunch to discuss finding a replacement for her love interest.Nikki is a horror novelist.

Red carpet redemption Yahrah St John

He's Hollywood's hottest heartthrob...and her son's secret father. A PR stunt backfires when it reveals actor Dane Stewart's a dad. As a sperm donor, he's never met single mum Iris Turner, but they're now connected through their child. And the press is about to pounce. Having Iris act as his girlfriend is pure damage control...except their chemistry is hotter than any love scene.

Rising summer Mary Jane Staples

Two for three farthings Mary Jane Staples

Horace was ten, Ethel seven, when Jim Cooper, home from the trenches, minus an arm and just about managing on his own, found them huddled in a doorway on a wet night in Walworth. Slightly against his better judgement he took them in, fed them cocoa, and put them to sleep in his bed. A few days later he found that - somehow - he had become the unofficial guardian of Horace and Ethel.

Spy Danielle Steel

It is 1939 and although she doesn't know it, it will be the last normal summer Alexandra Wickham will spend for more than thirty years. Alexandra is a young woman who sees her brothers fight and die for their country, and, inspired by their heroism, she is determined to do what she can for the war effort. As a volunteer for the First Aid Corps, her courage, intelligence and talent for languages do not go unnoticed. Before long, she is approached by MI6 to go undercover and work as a spy.

The spectator bird Wallace Stegner

Driftwood Point Mariah Stewart

The sun sets on the Chesapeake Diaries, New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart's cherished series based on Maryland's picturesque eastern shore, with this romantic tale of a man who takes a second chance on love with the high school crush who broke his heart. Up-and-coming artist Lisbeth Parker finally has a chance to show the folks back home what it means to leave Cannonball Island and make something of yourself.

If only in my dreams Mariah Stewart

A lively family reunion on a Montana ranch brings on a flurry of memories for a beautiful young writer and a winter storm that rekindles an old flame in this "warmly magical" (Library Journal) feel-good holiday gem!.

Reasons to be cheerful Nina Stibbe

When people in the village heard I was about to start working in the city they tried to unsettle me with tales of woe. The sun, blotted out by the tall buildings, couldn't shine and the rain was poisoned by the toxic fumes that poured from the sock factories. My skin would be covered in pimples from the hell of it all. This made me laugh and broke my heart.

The dance of the star fairies Thea Stilton

There is a crisis in the Starlight Kingdom, one of the fantasy worlds: its stars, powered by a special kind of stardust, are fading and may soon go out forever, leaving the Kingdom in darkness--so the Thea sisters and Will Mystery set out for Brightstar Castle to discover what is wrong, but first they must overcome the obstacles and challenges that the fairies are placing in their way.

Dark skies : a practical guide to astrotourism Valerie Stimac

Auntie's war : the BBC during the Second World War Edward Stourton

Thomas on the moon Tommy Stubbs

Thomas the Tank Engine heads out into the solar system and lands on the moon--or does he? This Thomas & Friends book will tickle the imaginations of train-loving boys and girls ages 2 to 5.

Steely Dan : reelin' in the years Brian Sweet

Blood in the dust Bill Swiggs

Barcelona : top sights, authentic experiences Andy Symington

Lonely Planet's Best of Barcelona is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze in wonder at Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, stroll along La Rambla and the ancient streets of the Barri Gotic, and take your pick of tapas joints - all with your trusted travel companion.

Laura Dean keeps breaking up with me Mariko Tamaki

Laura Dean, the most popular girl in high school, was Frederica Riley's dream girl: charming, confident, and SO cute. There's just one problem: Laura Dean is maybe not the greatest girlfriend. Reeling from her latest break up, Freddy's best friend, Doodle, introduces her to the Seek-Her, a mysterious medium, who leaves Freddy some cryptic parting words: break up with her.

Only wounded : stories of the Irish Troubles Patrick Taylor

Ireland, home of legendary poets and storytellers, has been wracked by bloody sectarian violence over the last quarter century. Bombs and guns were, and once again are, the primary negotiation tools used by Catholic and Protestant extremists in the conflict surrounding the sovereignty of Northern Ireland--the six counties known as Ulster. Patrick Taylor's Only Wounded centers on the hopes and despairs of everyday life during The Troubles.

The red hand : stories, reflections and the last appearance of Jack Irish Peter Temple

Peter Temple didn't start publishing novels until he was fifty, but then he got cracking, writing nine of them in thirteen years. When he died, in March 2018, there was an unfinished Jack Irish novel in his drawer. This substantial fragment, entitled High Art, reveals a writer at the peak of his powers.

Dishoom : from Bombay with love Shamil Thakrar

The mad heiress and the duke Isabella Thorne

A hidden cypher and an English traitor lock the couple in a desperate search. Together they will risk everything for King and Country…and learn there is no escaping from the longings of the heart.Over 200 Pages of Classic Regency funMiss Georgette Quinby is known as The Mad Heiress.Miss Quinby has been beset by scandal due to an incident nearly a decade ago, when her fiancé jilted her, and married another woman. She threw herself down a stair in a fit of passion.

Plants vs. zombies. Grown sweet home Paul Tobin

A group of young plants move out of Crazy Dave's garage and into his huge family mansion in Neighborville, but Dr. Zomboss is spying on them and trying to find out secrets to convey to his zombie army.

Plants vs. zombies. The Greatest Show Unearthed Paul Tobin

PopCap's immensely popular Plants vs. Zombies game gets another serving of hilarious, plant-filled, zombie-zapping comics! Dr.

Plants vs. zombies. Bully for you Paul Tobin

Young adventurers Patrice and Nate have followed neighborhood defender Crazy Dave throughout time--but are they ready to investigate a school campus to keep the streets safe from zombies? In Plants vs. Zombies: Bully For You, they'll be visiting a very strange college in an attempt to take down Dr.

Plants vs. zombies. Boom boom mushroom Paul Tobin

Crazy Dave's brainy niece Patrice, neighborhood daredevil Nathan Timely, and a batch of bold plants discover "Zomboss's Secret Plan for Raising a Zombie Army Underground and Then Swallowing the Entire City of Neighborville Whole!" A rare Boom Boom Mushroom must be found in order to save the humans above ground! Crazy Dave and a strange new animal friend (maybe stranger than Dave!) search for the powerful mushroom, while Zomboss puts his plot for subterranean subterfuge in motion! This collection.

Sherlock Bones and the natural history mystery Renée Treml

'Hi there, I'm Sherlock Bones. Who is Sherlock Bones, you ask? Well, I don't like to brag, but my trusty side-kick Watts says I'm the greatest detective in our whole museum. Don't you, Watts? Watts...?' You might not be able to hear Watts, because he's technically a stuffed parrot, but I always know what he's thinking.

Damascus Christos Tsiolkas

'They kill us, they crucify us, they throw us to beasts in the arena, they sew our lips together and watch us starve. They bugger children in front of fathers and violate men before the eyes of their wives. The temple priests flay us openly in the streets and the Judeans stone us. We are hunted everywhere and we are hunted by everyone. We are despised, yet we grow. We are tortured and crucified and yet we flourish. We are hated and still we multiply.

Aftermath Peter Turnbull

Hennessey and Yellich investigate after a number of bodies are found in the kitchen garden of a home where the recently deceased owner was housebound for twenty-five years.

Fear of drowning Peter Turnbull

For years, a middle-aged, middle-of-the-road couple, Max and Amanda, had enjoyed each other's company in their modest home. With adult children, the two seemed to have everything they could want: health, some wealth and happiness. Until one day when they vanish, leaving behind no trace. Called in for the case, Detective Inspector George Hennessey, whose own life bespeaks horrible tragedy, automatically suspects foul play.

The Barrakee mystery Arthur Upfield

Cold case cover-up Virginia Vaughan

She'll risk everything to uncover her past. An infant is believed to have been murdered thirty years ago - but investigative journalist Dana Lang is convinced she's that baby. Now someone's willing to kill to stop her investigation. And only secretive deputy Quinn Dawson, whose grandfather may have faked Dana's death to protect her, can keep her safe. But a killer's dead set on burying the past - and them - for good. The first thrilling Covert Operatives tale.

Packing light : thoughts on living life with less baggage Ally Vesterfelt

Darkness for light Emma Viskic

After a lifetime of bad decisions troubled PI Caleb Zelic is finally making good ones. He's in therapy, reconnecting with the Deaf community, and reconciling with his beloved wife. But he can't escape his past. A violent confrontation forces Caleb back into contact with his double-crossing partner, Frankie. When her niece is kidnapped, Frankie and Caleb must work together to save the child's life. But their efforts will risk everything, including their own lives.

On earth we're briefly gorgeous Ocean Vuong

Road to Riverdale. Volume one Mark Waid

Entry-level collection featuring the first issues of all modern-day Archie relaunches. Featuring the top talents in comics, this graphic novel is perfect for those new fans of the CW's Riverdale TV series, debuting in January 2017. Timed alongside the first episode, it captures the New Riverdale that inspired the show and is a guide for new readers to explore the variety of Archie comics and graphic novels available.

This is how we change the ending Vikki Wakefield

Sixteen-year-old Nate McKee is doing his best to be invisible. He's worried about a lot of things - how his dad treats Nance and his twin half-brothers; the hydro crop in his bedroom; his reckless friend, Merrick. Nate hangs out at the local youth centre and fills his notebooks with things he can't say. But when some of his pages are stolen, and his words are graffitied at the centre, Nate realises he has allies. He might be able to make a difference, change his life, and claim his future.

Lonely Planet's Best of Japan Benedict Walker

Lonely Planet Best of Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See traditional geisha in Kyoto, hike up Mt Fuji, or shop around the clock in Tokyo; all with your trusted travel companion.

Wilder boys Brandon Wallace

To evade their mother's abusive boyfriend, brothers Jake, thirteen, and Taylor, eleven, venture from the suburbs of Pittsburgh toward the wilds of Wyoming in search of the father they have not seen in four years, using their wilderness skills to survive against both natural and human dangers. Includes wilderness tips.

Watch us rise Renée Watson

Frustrated by the way women are treated--even at their progressive New York City high school--two best friends start a Women's Rights Club, post their essays and poems online, and watch it go viral, attracting positive support as well as trolls.

In love by Christmas Cari Lynn Webb

This Christmas, two worlds collide...under the mistletoe! All Theo Taylor wants for Christmas is a profitable year-end and a flawless wedding for his sister. Hiring beautiful but unknown designer Josie Beck is a huge risk, especially when the Taylors' reputation is at stake. Josie is sweet, kind and impossible to resist. But is Josie about to destroy Theo's perfect wedding plan...

Complete self-help for your nerves Claire Weekes

This guide that will show you how to break the cycle of fear and cure your feelings of panic and anxiety. My heart beats too fast. My hands tremble and sweat. I feel like there's a weight on my chest. My stomach churns. I have terrible headaches. I can't sleep. Sometimes I can't even leave my house...These common symptoms of anxiety are 'minor' only to the people who don't suffer from them.

Art of plants vs. zombies : a visual retra retrospec book Rich Werner

Collects the concept art and character sketches from the Plants vs. Zombies video game franchise.

The fortunes of Ruby White Lia Weston

You wish Lia Weston

Sometimes imagination is not enough.Thomas Lash grants secret wishes . . . on-screen, that is.White wedding gone horribly wrong and need to swap the groom? Never went to university but must have a graduation photo? Need to create a fake family for that job interview? Problem solved with expert Photoshopping and Tom's peculiar ability to know exactly what you desire. Tom never says no, even when giving grieving parents the chance to see what the lives of their lost children may have looked like.

The lawman's Christmas proposal Barbara Daille White

A husband for Christmas? Mitch Weston's back in Cowboy Creek, and self-proclaimed matchmaker Jed Garland has his single granddaughter Andi on his mind. Mitch is a lawman, good with the little ones and easy on the eyes. He and Andi were high school sweethearts, for heaven's sake! Why can't they see they're perfect for each other? Because Andi already lost one husband to a dangerous job, and now she's all about playing it safe, for her sake and her children's. Being a cop is everything to Mitch.

Consolations : the solace, nourishment and underlying meaning of everyday words David Whyte

This is happiness Niall Williams

Impossible music Sean Williams

When the song is over, what remains? A novel about rediscovering yourself when everything you once took for granted is gone.

Paper avalanche Lisa Williamson

When it comes to flying under the radar, Ro Snow is the expert. No friends. No boys. No parties. And strictly NO VISITORS. It may be lonely but at least this way the truth remains where it should - hidden. Then Tanvi Shah, the girl who almost died, comes tumbling back into her life and Ro finds herself losing control of her carefully constructed lies. Because if Ro's walls come crumbling down, who's going to take care of Bonnie... Bonnie. Never Mum or Mummy or Mother. Just Bonnie.

The lunch-box chronicles : notes from the parenting underground Marion Winik

For me, parenting is like dieting. Every day, I wake up filled with resolve and good intentions, perfection in view, and every day I somehow stray from the path. The difference is with dieting, I usually make it to lunch. . . ." With the candor and often hilarious outlook that have made her a beloved commentator on NPR, Marion Winik takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through modern parenthood, with all of its attendant anxieties and joys.

Highs in the low fifties : how I stumbled through the joys of single living Marion Winik

A cross between Nora Ephron and David Sedaris, longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik has a uniquely hilarious and relatable way of looking at life. Her stories of being single in middle age, marked by stylish writing and stunning candor, left readers bent double with laughter when they appeared in her column, rated Best of Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine. Highs in the Low Fifties follows Winik's attempt to rebuild her world as a once-widowed, once-divorced single mom.

Golden state Ben H Winters

Of time and the river : a legend of man's hunger in his youth Thomas Wolfe

It is 1920 and Eugene Gant leaves the American South for Harvard, New York and Europe, determined to make his way as a writer. On the boat home, he meets Esther Jack, the woman who is to dominate his life. Autobiographical, vital and passionate, this novel blazes with energy and life.

Lone Star reunion Joss Wood

'In Royal, Texas, everything brings back difficult memories...especially you.' But walking away again might prove impossible... Feuding grandparents ended Daniel Clayton and Alexis Slade's teenage romance - and ten years hasn't healed the family rift, nor cooled their intense desire. But when staying apart backfires spectacularly, Daniel and Lexi find themselves entangled in a forbidden affair that leads to an unexpected pregnancy. Will they stay loyal to their families...

Venom Adrienne Woods

Sixteen-year-old Elena Watkins is experiencing her first summer break in Paegeia. A fantasy realm where Dragons and Magic exists. Six weeks of fun she shared with her two best friends Sammy Leaf, a Fire Tail Dragon and Becky Johnson, a fellow Dragonian. There is only one small problem. Whenever Blake Leaf, The Rubicon, is drunk, he stirs up more than just Elena's blood. Why....? remains a secret.

Moonbreeze Adrienne Woods

The life or a star-studded royal has not been kind to eighteen-year-old Elena Watkins. With a Council breathing down her neck and a dragon that refuses to accept her as his rider, she must convince everyone that she is ready to rule Paegeia like her parents before her. But she has made a promise to her father, King Albert, that she will not go looking for him and free the people of Etan. Elena has promised to never truly fulfill her destiny.

Thunderlight Adrienne Woods

Dragons, all this may seem like old news, but for seventeen year-old Elena Watkins the world of Paegeia is not finished revealing all its secrets. During a summer break intended for relaxation, she discovers that her harrowing adventure to retrieve the King of Lion sword wasn't the destiny foretold by the cryptic Viden, a dragon with the ability to see a person's true fate.

The cowboy and his baby Sherryl Woods

Revisit the Adams Dynasty in this heartfelt story of forgiveness and second chances from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. A year and a half ago, a tragic mistake cost single mother Melissa Horton her one true love'and a father for her baby girl. Now Texas rancher Cody Adams was back, shocked to discover he was a parent and determined to make Melissa his wife. But Melissa surprised herself'and him'with her newfound independence. She didn't want just a marriage of convenience.

Mrs Dalloway's party : a short story sequence Virginia Woolf

Night and day Virginia Woolf

Echoes among the stones Jaime Jo Wright

Mystery begins to follow Aggie Dunkirk when she exhumes the past's secrets and uncovers a crime her eccentric grandmother has been obsessing over. Decades earlier, after discovering her sister's body in the attic, Imogene Flannigan is determined to find justice. Two women, separated by time, vow to find answers ... no matter the cost.

As many nows as I can get Shana Youngdahl

In one impulsive moment the summer before they leave for college, overachievers Scarlett and David plunge into an irresistible swirl of romance, particle physics, and questionable decisions. Scarlett and David have known each other all their lives in small-town Graceville, Colorado, where David is just another mountain in the background, until, one day, he is suddenly so much more than part of the landscape. Magnetic, spontaneous, David is a gravitational force.

Fallen Rebecca Zanetti

A talented hacker who got caught, Brigid Banaghan is now forced to work with a secret Deep Ops unit. But she won't reveal any more to these renegade Feds than she has to. Especially not to Raider Tanaka, her control freak of a bodyguard and handler. It's enough that his body is tensed for action and his heated gaze is always on her ... Too sharp. Raider knows there's more to his new assignment than he's been told.

Sermons from the bush Ian Brickell

From the back-blocks of Northern Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, comes a collection of sermons that call believers to live faithfully to the Word of God and be ready for Christ's return.Ian Brickell currently farms the 563 rugged but beautiful hectares of TeWaeWae Station on the edge of the Urewera Ranges. As a committed Christian, his desire is to hear God speak to him.

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