Featuring contributions from an award-winning, bestselling group of Black voices, past and present, this poetry anthology elicits conversations about race, belonging, history, and faith to highlight Black joy and pain.
"What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?"In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor-but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue.In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead.And in present-day Los Angeles, a college student meets a beautiful stranger and cannot shake the feeling they've met before. Across these seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Within the treacherous walls of an ancient palace and the boundless forests of the Asian wilderness to the heart-pounding cement floors of underground rave scenes, our lovers are inexplicably drawn to each other, constantly tested by the worlds around them. As their many lives intertwine, they begin to realize the power of their undying love-a power that transcends time itself…but one that might consume them both.An unpredictable roller coaster of a debut novel, The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a genre-bending romantic thriller that challenges everything we think we know about true love.
"Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado--a place that was once home and is now full of bittersweet memories of her late mother--isn't going to be easy. ... But after breaking up with her longtime, famous musician boyfriend, hiding out in a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. And checking out her landlord who lives across the driveway just might cure it, too. Only Tobias Rhodes didn't rent out the apartment to her--rather it was his teenage son Amos. Fiercely protective of his family and distrusting of strangers, gruff and grumpy Rhodes initially keeps little Miss Sunshine Ora at a distance. But over days and weeks, long hikes and fireside chats, Aurora breaks down his walls and soon an unbreakable friendship blossoms into a once-in-a-lifetime love"--
"High school senior Wade Westmore isn't thrilled about losing the lead role in the spring musical, My Fair Lady, to his ex-boyfriend Reese Erikson-Ortiz, who dumped Wade for being 'too shallow and self-involved.' On top of that, he feels as if he's teetering on the edge of his future as he waits for college acceptance letters--particularly from his dream school, NYU. So, when anxious gay sophomore Elijah Brady, who joined the stage crew to try and make friends, asks Wade for lessons in confidence, Wade sees this as an opportunity to win back Reese by proving he's not as self-absorbed and incapable of change as Reese thinks. As Wade slowly turns timid Elijah into a more assured version of himself, the two become friends, which proves beneficial for them both. But when Elijah also befriends Reese, it threatens to upset Wade's goal and puts a strain on their newfound camaraderie"--
"Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love. Danny Ryan is rich. Beyond his wildest dreams rich. The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman - a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with. Life is good. But then Danny reaches too far. When he tries to buy an old hotel on a prime piece of real estate with plans to build his dream resort, he triggers a war against Las Vegas power brokers, a powerful FBI agent bent on revenge and a rival casino owner with dark connections of his own. Danny thought he had buried his past, but now it reaches up to him from the grave to pull him down. Old enemies surface, and when they come for Danny they vow to take everything - not only his empire, not just his life, but all that he holds dear, including his son. To save his life and everything he loves, Danny must become the ruthless fighter he once was - and never wanted to be again."--
"Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall. Though her new employer, Edward Rochester, has a charming air--not to mention a handsome face--Jane discovers that his smile can sharpen in an instant. Plagued by Edward's mercurial mood and the strange wails that echo through the corridors, Jane grows suspicious of the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall--unaware of the true horrors lurking above her very head"--
"A new cookbook on fast dinners by author Ree Drummond"--
The New York Times bestseller from iconic Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN: Nineteen Steps "My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!Kate QuinnLove blooms in the darkest daysIts 1942, and air raid sirens continue to wail around London. Eighteen-year-old Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her.After a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, tearing Nellies world apart. But just when it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph.Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the authors family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Browns propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love.Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. Im honored to keep her story alive.Millie Bobby Brown
"Cleo Davenport has heard the whispers: the murmured conversations that end abruptly the second she walks into a room. Told she was an orphan, she knows the rumor-that her father is none other than the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne. And at her childhood home at Cairo's Shepheard's Hotel, where royals, rulers, and the wealthy live, they even called her "The Princess." But her life is turned upside down when she turns seventeen. Sent to London under the chaperonage of her very proper aunt, she's told it's time to learn manners and make her debut. But Cleo's life can't be confined to a ballroom. She longs for independence and a career as a jewelry designer for Cartier, but she cannot move forward until she finds out about her past. Determined to unlock the truth, Cleo travels from London, back to Cairo, and then Paris, where her investigations take a shocking turn into the world of the Parisian demi-monde, and a high-class courtesan whose scandalous affair with the young Prince of Wales threatened to bring down the British monarchy long before anyone had heard of Wallis Simpson"--
"In this unusual, engaging, and intimate collection of personal essays, Lamba Literary Award finalist Tania De Rozario recalls growing up as a queer, brown, fat girl in Singapore, blending memoir with elements of history, pop culture, horror films, and current events to explore the nature of monsters and what it means to be different"--
From TikTok star Eli Rallo, an irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny and searingly honest take on modern dating and romance with tips, tricks, and survival-guide style rules.
The follow up to her beloved adult debut Birds of California, a novel set in Los Angeles about what happens when an A-list movie star moves in next door to a family of sisters made famous by a reality show.
The breakout standalone psychological thriller from highly acclaimed and internationally bestselling author Caz Frear.
An ingenious dark comedy about aging and nostalgia following a tight-knit circle of seniors as they attempt to hide the death of one of their best friends so he can win the Nobel Prize for Economics - the inspiration for a popular Israeli TV series.
A new novel set in the Gilded Age in New York City, about an immigrant daughter's ascent from sweatshop to haute couture, her insatiable hunger for a place in society, and her obsession with a madman.
From the scientific origins of the search for intelligent life, to UFOs and conspiracy theories, to the very people who know how and where to look today, this book is packed full of theories, ideas, and examples of everything we know and don't about aliens.
With delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food, Good Taste is the perfect historical for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
A charming, frothy debut rom-com starring a loveable twenty-seven-year old magazine assistant who's tired of the arranged Muslim dating scene and all things wedding-related?until she finds herself in a love triangle of her own.
A revealing, at times painfully honest, and ultimately powerful memoir from global celebrity Jada Pinkett Smith. With no punches pulled, Smith takes on the story of her life, and the stories the world has told about her life, charting on her journey from abandoned child in Baltimore to low-level drug dealer to Hollywood actress to one half of the "perfect couple.? In a media driven world that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Jada Pinkett Smith prepares to tell her story her way, even if that means blasting open her life, her suicidal depression, her errors of judgement, and her marriage. Along the way, she shows how owning your power as a woman, and a strong sense of self are every woman's right and saving grace.
The powerful true story of a Holocaust survivor told by her daughter that is as uplifting and astonishing as it is heart wrenching.
From British historians Julia Fox and John Guy, a fresh, groundbreaking interpretation of Henry VIII's long courtship, short marriage, and brutal execution of Anne Boleyn, using new archival research.
From critically-acclaimed historian Steven Ujifusa, a propulsive human drama with global ramifications set at the turn of the 20th Century: this is the story of the mass exodus of Jews out of Eastern Europe and the titans of industry who made it possible.
A suspenseful, sweeping historical debut about one of the most famous characters ever created: Lady Macbeth.
From the celebrated author of The Fix comes a revelatory and deeply researched guide to finding authenticity, belonging, and value at work through understanding the unwritten rules of the workplace.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny and What She Knew comes the terrifying story of what can happen after all your dreams come trueBe careful what you wish for...Childhood sweethearts Nicole and Tom are a normal, loving couple?until a massive lottery win changes their lives overnight.Soon they've moved into a custom-built state-of-the-art Glass Barn on the stunning grounds of Lancaut Manor in Gloucestershire. They have fancy cars, expensive hobbies, and an exclusive lifestyle they never could have imagined.But this dream world quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool. Nicole is devastated. Tom is her rock. And their beautiful barn ?with all its smart features that never seem to work for her?is beginning to feel very lonely. But she's not entirely by herself out there in the country. There's a nice young couple who live in the Manor itself along with their middle-aged housekeeper who has the Coach House. And an old friend of Tom's from school has turned up to help her get through her grief. But big money can bring big problems and big threats. Was Tom's death a tragic accident or was it something worse? And is her life in danger as well?Nicole's beginning to feel like a little fish in a big glass fishbowl.Surrounded by piranhas.
Two startup company founders and angel investors take us inside eighteen companies founded by Harvard Business School graduates, uncovering surprising things - both lessons for success, and unexpected pitfalls - that aspiring entrepreneur readers can learn from.
Interior designer and television personality Jeremiah Brent explores the look and feel of homes along with the emotional meaning of a home through extensive interviews with the homeowners and photographs of the homes' details that make peoples' spaces so personally significant.
An unsettling, immersive, and wildly entertaining debut read for fans of Paul Tremblay and Stephen Graham Jones.
From the co-author of The Blockchain Revolution comes the essential guide to the next internet revolution.
From the author of the cult hit Boy Parts comes the chillingly compulsive and brilliantly told story of murder among a group of teenage girls.
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