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“Enchanting . . . the most surprising, confounding, and oddly insightful couple’s trip in recent literary history.” —Entertainment Weekly The prize-winning, bestselling author of Gingerbread; Boy, Snow, Bird; and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours returns with a vivid and inventive new novel...

"Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year is not just for Christmas, but for all time." —Helena Bonham Carter A magnificent collection of 365 passages from Shakespeare's works, for the Shakespeare scholar and neophyte alike. Make Shakespeare a part of your daily routine with Shakespeare for Every...

So, this is me. Lily Allen. I am a woman. I am a mother. I was a wife. I drink. I have taken drugs. I have loved and been let down. I am a success and a failure. I am a songwriter. I am a singer. I am all these things and more. When women share their stories, loudly and clearly and honestly...

Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Good writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech or script. These essential rules for persuasive language work on any type of writing, and anyone can learn them quickly. Each rule is accompanied by examples and a lively pair of essays, the first by Neal Allen, who developed the list of tips over the course of his journalism and corporate careers; the second by his wife, Anne Lamott, acclaimed author of Bird by Bird and 19 other non-fiction works and novels.

She’s embraced her gift, but this time, the whispers may be more wicked than she can handle. Carly Ravenspell has spent months uncovering spirits' secrets, but when her latest vision leads her to the ominous Graymoor Lighthouse, the stakes are higher than ever. The chilling whispers from a ghostly music box pull her toward a past soaked in sorrow, a murder unsolved, and a spirit desperate for justice. As Carly dives into the haunting mystery, she discovers a terrifying truth—she’s not just hearing the whispers, she’s part of them.

The American Civil War was fought not only by armies, but by extraordinary individuals whose courage, ingenuity, and determination shaped the course of history. In these seventeen classic stories and historical accounts, daring raiders steal a locomotive deep behind enemy lines. Prisoners tunnel...

"His story seemed like a novel, and mine just a haiku." This doctor's tale of house calls is woven into the experience of watching his own parents decline. Disillusioned with medicine and the pressures of clinic-based healthcare, the physician instead recognizes his role in palliative care, and basks in the privilege of visiting the elderly without trying to fix the natural ailments of aging. We meet rich characters: a rifle maker who can no longer walk straight let alone shoot, a buoyant would-be mermaid with a frail heart, a senile matriarch torn by unsettled caregivers.

A landmark of supernatural fiction and cosmic horror, The House on the Borderland is a haunting tale that blurs the boundaries between reality, nightmare, and the unknown. When two travellers discover the ruins of an isolated house and the strange manuscript left behind by its former occupant, they uncover an extraordinary account of terrifying visions, otherworldly beings, and journeys through time and space.

RJ never imagined that sharing his favorite family tradition would change everything. What began as a simple school project soon turns into something much bigger when classmates discover the Hawthorne family's beloved Birthday Raspberry Tradition. At first, the questions seem harmless. Then come the jokes. The whispers. The teasing. Before long, RJ, Kai, Katie, and Danielle find themselves facing mockery from their classmates—and the pressure begins to pull them apart.

Twelve blind dates. Twelve exes calling the shots. What could possibly go wrong?Julian Cross never expected his love life to become a podcast—especially one hosted by his best friend and produced by his exes. But after a spectacular breakup and a few too many nights of wallowing, 12 Angry Dates was born: each week, a different ex sets him up on a blind date of their choosing.

What if the world's most terrifying maritime mystery wasn't a legend—but the beginning of something far older and far more dangerous? Do Not Open by David Dye, expertly narrated by Allen Donnelly, and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a gripping supernatural historical thriller that masterfully blends historical fiction, paranormal suspense, World War mysteries, ancient mythology, occult secrets, and psychological horror into an unforgettable cinematic listening experience.

We live in a world where everything has become so microwaveable and convenient from the literal food that we eat, down to the success that we tend to think we want. With so many "hacks" for this and that. Shortcuts to this and that. Or do this for "X" amount of days, weeks, or months and you'll receive XYZ "over night". When in reality that is not the way this thing works. There are universal principles and laws in place that govern our success. And the "fast and right" formula is not it.

Once upon a time, Trevor and I shared one magical night—until he destroyed my biggest career dream. I swore him off… and the fantasy of happily ever after. Fast-forward to Valentine's Day, when I catch my boyfriend kissing someone else—and Trevor sees it happen. Instead of gloating, Trevor...

This anthology is a step into the mind of a young poet who herself suffers with her mental health. With a range of poems all mental health related, this book is aimed for people who want to understand what it could be like and for people who already suffer to not feel alone.

Carly has grown accustomed to the eerie enchantment of Thornwood Manor, but the secrets of her family's past continue to unveil themselves. Her grandmother's stories, particularly those about the enigmatic Emma, are more than just tales —they're keys to Carly's magical heritage. When Carly begins to unlock the mysteries of a haunted music box that has been in her possession since the beginning, she discovers its connection to Velvet Manor in Scotland.

'Gripping, gruesome, dark and dripping' A.F. Harold Nobody talks about the strange happenings in Maimsbury. No one speaks of the hooded figures glimpsed in the woods, nor the children's game that went so horribly wrong. But most of all, nobody dares whisper their doubts about the river they have...

Dragonfly Falling is the second book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time. Every hero must be tested . . . The Wasp Empire’s armies are on the move – and the city of Tark will...

Empire in Black and Gold is the first instalment in the critically-acclaimed fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time. The days of peace are over . . . The Lowlands’ city states have lived in peace for decades...

The Sea Watch is the sixth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Danger lurks beneath dark waters . . . A shadow is falling over Collegium. Despite the tenuous peace, Stenwold Maker knows that the Empire will return for his city. Even as...

The Scarab Path is the fifth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Ancient powers are waking . . . The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and Collegium has nothing to show for it but wounded veterans. Cheerwell Maker...