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Mark and Levi’s podcast takes a turn when a spaceship crashes in the backyard, and along with Levi’s older sister Brooke, they make contact with an extraterrestrial—a furry, purple creature they name Sky who was separated from the rest of her crew during an intergalactic mission. If she doesn’t make contact with them soon, she’ll never see her home again. Unfortunately, the kids aren’t the only ones who know about the alien’s arrival on Earth. A group of mysterious adults in black suits have begun following them. They’ve kidnapped Brooke’s boyfriend, Gavin, with Sky as ransom.

As parents we want to safeguard our children from the pressures and influences of the world, but also prepare them for age-appropriate realities. How do we find that balance? Jessica Smartt shares ways to be more aware, proactive, and protective, but also adventurous with our kids. A former...

After years of warfare, humanity has gained the upper hand and has pushed the Fhrey to the edge of their homeland but no farther. Now comes the pivotal moment. Persephone’s plan to use the stalemate to seek peace is destroyed by an unexpected betrayal that threatens to hand victory to the Fhrey and leaves a loved one in peril.

Patrick Hamilton is renowned for his gritty, slice-of-life tales chronicling the hopes, dreams and obsessions of London's working class in the inter-war years. This collection brings together his key pieces, together with some lesser-known classics and a bonus 2004 documentary exploring his achievements and legacy.

Raithe, the God Killer, may have started the rebellion by killing a Fhrey, but long-standing enmities dividing the Rhunes make it all but impossible to unite against the common foe. And even if the clans can join forces, how will they defeat an enemy whose magical prowess renders them indistinguishable from gods?

Barely surviving a battle with a rogue wraith, Serenna races against time to save Fenn's life. But he's slipping away, fading with every heartbeat as he succumbs to grievous wounds. Just as despair threatens to claim her, Vesryn rips through the veil of distance. Drawn by her presence through the bond, he portals directly into the wraith fortress. But the stars weave ruthless cruelty, and their reunion is fleeting when Lykor appears. The coercion burned into his mind erupts at the sight of Vesryn, demanding the prince's destruction.

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Molly Harper brings her signature "clever humor, snark, silliness, and endearing protagonists" ( Booklist) to the charming small town of Lake Sackett, Georgia with the new Southern Eclectic series. Carl and Marianne were high school sweethearts, loving the way only teenagers can - with no thought to logic or pride, just a bone-headed, optimistic frenzy of unicorns and hormones. That was all they needed. Or so Carl thought. Scared of being stuck in Lake Sackett, Georgia, like so many of her friends, Marianne panicked and bolted....

After 20-plus years in the land of the not-so-living, I didn't think a ghost could surprise me. Consider that winning streak over. While looking for the perfect piece of Seattle real estate, leave it to me to find the world's first ghost detective. Yeah, you heard that right. A ghost detective. The Supernatural Protection Agency has written her off as the ghost who cries murder, but this time she swears she's onto something big. Something real. Like a moth to a bonfire, I dive in headfirst, just in time for the trouble she's been following to take a U-turn.

The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile — and about to be tested as never before. Persephone keeps the human clans from turning on one another through her iron will and a compassionate heart. The arrogant Fhrey are barely held in check by their leader, Nyphron, who seeks to advance his own nefarious agenda through a loveless marriage that will result in the betrayal of the person Persephone loves most: Raithe, the God Killer.

When Amanda Eyre Ward's 13-year-old son, Harry, dove headfirst into the world of sneaker culture, she found herself baffled by his obsession with flashy, expensive shoes that seemed like mere status symbols. Determined to bridge the gap with her teenage son, Ward reluctantly decided to embrace the mantra of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em". As she shed her preconceptions and immersed herself in the quest to snag the latest drops, Ward discovered a community far richer than she had imagined.

I hunt demons. I don’t work for them. And I promised my mom one thing before she was murdered: Under no circumstances, would I ever go near the high demons. But I’ll break that promise over and over again if it helps me avenge her death. When my only lead turns to ash in the middle of demon territory, I’m suddenly a dead witch walking. Violence in Samael’s club is an automatic death sentence… unless he can use you.

Golden glitter on her pillow is the least of Jalina (Nina) Jons’ worries when a man in a black suit arrives with news that shatters her world. Suddenly orphaned and torn from their family home, Nina and her brother Jake find themselves bound for the infamous Owenroake Children’s Home. But behind its grim facade of cruel wardens and meager gruel lies an extraordinary secret; magical "Areas" where impossible superhero powers flourish. Just as Nina uncovers her own mysterious powers at Fort Fernbottom, a treasure hunt competition turns into chaos with life-threatening odds.

Are You Surviving Your Emotions—Or Learning to Feel Them? is a powerful and compassionate short read for anyone who’s ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or disconnected. If you’ve been navigating life on emotional autopilot, this guide invites you to pause—and discover the difference between bracing against your feelings and actually processing them.

Are You Living Intentionally—Or Just Going Through the Motions? is a wake-up call in book form. If your days feel like a blur, your goals feel distant, and your energy feels drained — this isn’t a coincidence. It’s a sign. This short, high-impact read cuts through the autopilot and asks the question most people avoid: Are you actually living—or just existing? Written in a raw, honest, and motivational tone, this book shows you how to stop drifting and start choosing. Because the life you want? It doesn’t happen by default. It happens by design.

From the smoke-filled chaos of Waterloo to the elegant halls of Brantstone Hall, Captain Sebastian Alder finds his world transformed overnight when he inherits the Somerton viscountcy. Yet his fairytale elevation masks a grim reality – crumbling estates, mounting debts and the disturbing questions surrounding his cousin's untimely demise. With a killer potentially still at large, Sebastian must trade the straightforward perils of battle for the treacherous maze of aristocratic intrigue. When Sebastian and Isabel's paths collide, neither expects the spark that ignites between them.

Posey Love doesn't ask for much: a loving husband, charming children . . . oh, and for people in town to stop blessing her heart. She married Chad for that very reason, but now he's left her homeless, penniless, and childless. So, what's an ex-preacher's wife to do? Give up church for Lent and explore the Seven Deadly Sins, that's what.

Lena was just an ordinary girl in an ordinary village until the sky cracked open and an Otherworlder fell through. They say these beings come from a distant realm called Earth, summoned by a mysterious spell known as isekai. They look harmless until you see what they can do. Otherworlders wield impossible power, the kind that can change the world or destroy it with a single thought. So she does the only thing she can. She befriends it.

Ten years ago, Eden Raine vanished from Clarksville, Tennessee—bruised, broken, and silent about the man who nearly destroyed her. Now she's back, not for closure, but for justice. Corbin Maddox is a decorated Army veteran. A husband. A father. A man with a sterling reputation. And a lie big enough to bury the truth Eden has carried like a scar beneath her skin.

A passionate and page-turning saga with an unsolved murder that consumes three lives over several decades in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Told through these three voices The Orphans of Race Point is a novel of suspense, betrayal, and the different ways we find transcendence and meaning in our lives. But most of all, it is a gorgeous and unforgettable love story.