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Man's Best Friend
by Alana B. LytleA failed actress must decide how much she will give up—and what lies she will overlook—in order to live a life of luxury, in this irresistibly suspenseful and slightly surreal debut that is The Talented Mr. Ripley meets Nightbitch.Ever since her year as a scholarship student among the ultra-wealthy at a Manhattan private school, El knows what it is like to feel rich—to feel chosen. And being not chosen is her current living nightmare: at age thirty, she has given up her dream of becoming a famous actress, she has no passions, no great love, nothing to look forward to.Then El meets a mysterious trust-fund Cambridge grad who holds the keys to the world she has long dreamed of. Bryce may not be particularly good-looking, charming, or interesting, but he has chosen her. El allows herself to be lulled by the ease and safety that his wealth provides, becoming Bryce&’s little pet, and giving up her job, friends, and apartment in short order. But when a series of disturbing and slightly surreal events reveal that Bryce is not quite what he seems, but something entirely more sinister, El must face the consequences when his darkness—and her own—are unleashed.
The ManServant Guide to Modern Chivalry: Every Woman's Fantasies for the Men in Her Life
by Dalal Khajah Josephine Wai LinA vibrant and feminist rewrite of the rules of chivalry in the spirit of Porn for Women and Men to Avoid in Art and Life.Tired of bros and do-nothing daddys, sick of misogynistic behavior in the boardroom, and frankly dreading yet another bachelorette party with a stripper, Dalal Khajah and Josephine Wai Lin founded the service company ManServants Inc. What is a ManServant, you ask? The ManServants are &“chivalrous gentlemen for nonsexual service,&” who treat women like queens for a day. The ManServant Guide to Modern Chivalry is the gift that every woman with a well-intentioned but clueless husband, boyfriend, guy friend, or son should buy for all the women in their life. From doing laundry, carrying shopping bags, cleaning the bathroom, or watching the kids, this book details how men should treat women in the 21st century. Including short essays, tips, and best practices aimed towards helping a budding ManServant please his lady of leisure, this visually intelligent, stylistically bold, and ardently feminist guide is a perfect navigation for men in the post-#MeToo movement world.
Maple's Theory of Fun (Maple)
by Kate McMillan Ruthie PrillamanPerfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Emmie & Friends, this first book in a diary-style illustrated middle grade series follows an anxious, science-minded sixth grader determined to become fun and win back her friend.Sixth grade has been pretty disaster-free for aspiring astronaut Maple McNutt—which is impressive, given the number of worries and possible catastrophes that run through her head every day. (So far, Earth hasn&’t been devoured by a black hole and a cockroach hasn&’t crawled out of her toothpaste mid-squeeze. Phew!) But then her best friend of seven-point-two years, Sunny Gwon, accuses her of being unfun and starts hanging around with a new group of friends. In order to win Sunny back, Maple decides to undergo a serious scientific transformation to become fun by 1. Doing extensive research, 2. Applying research to self, and and 3. Repeating until fun. It&’s risky and groundbreaking research, but Maple has no choice if she wants to save her friendship.
Margo's Got Money Troubles: 'Funny, perceptive . . . add it to your summer reading list stat.' STYLIST
by Rufi Thorpe'An expansive, offbeat, gorgeous exploration of resilience, forgiveness and multi-generational parenthood'Pandora Sykes'A hilarious novel about making the most of what you've got.' Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here** Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley is to adapt for A24 - a TV show starring Nicole Kidman and Elle & Dakota Fanning **Margo Millet's got money troubles. As the child of a Hooter's waitress and an ex-Pro-Wrestler, she's always known she'd have to make it on her own. When she finds herself pregnant by her college professor - who is very keen not to be involved - she realizes she will need cash fast.At twenty, alone with a baby, what Margo lacks in options she makes up for in ingenuity, and soon she has a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, producing content and writing storylines unlike anything else out there. Help arrives in the form of her live-action role-playing flatmate Suzie, and her father, Jinx - a recovering addict and veteran of the wrestling world, who has experience of making an audience fall in love.Before she knows it, Margo is an online phenomenon. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price? 'Damn funny, but also touching and smart and surprising and beguiling and just completely bad ass'Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
Margo's Got Money Troubles: 'Funny, perceptive . . . add it to your summer reading list stat.' STYLIST
by Rufi Thorpe'An expansive, offbeat, gorgeous exploration of resilience, forgiveness and multi-generational parenthood'Pandora Sykes'A hilarious novel about making the most of what you've got.' Emma Straub, author of All Adults Here** Big Little Lies creator David E. Kelley is to adapt for A24 - a TV show starring Nicole Kidman and Elle & Dakota Fanning **Margo Millet's got money troubles. As the child of a Hooter's waitress and an ex-Pro-Wrestler, she's always known she'd have to make it on her own. When she finds herself pregnant by her college professor - who is very keen not to be involved - she realizes she will need cash fast.At twenty, alone with a baby, what Margo lacks in options she makes up for in ingenuity, and soon she has a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, producing content and writing storylines unlike anything else out there. Help arrives in the form of her live-action role-playing flatmate Suzie, and her father, Jinx - a recovering addict and veteran of the wrestling world, who has experience of making an audience fall in love.Before she knows it, Margo is an online phenomenon. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price? 'Damn funny, but also touching and smart and surprising and beguiling and just completely bad ass'Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies
Margo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel
by Rufi ThorpeA Most Anticipated Book by the New York Times • Vulture • TODAY • Bustle • Real Simple • Goodreads • Literary Hub • Publishers Weekly • Shelf Awareness . . . and more!“An audacious, wildly funny, completely unpredictable novel by a writer so singular that it’s hard to compare her to anyone else . . . absolutely brilliant.” —Kevin Wilson A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off.
Married… With Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed TV Comedy Forever
by Richard GurmanA rollicking account of the groundbreaking show from one of the show&’s producers, featuring the voices of the stars, creators, and executives involved with bringing it to life. &“I had the pleasure of working with Richard Gurman for eleven years. When he sent me his new book Married… With Children vs. the World, I figured it would be a trip down memory lane. So I was stunned by some revelations I never knew. And reminded how brilliant much of the writing was. What a time that was. If you liked Married… With Children, then you should read this book. You&’re in for a treat!&” —Ed O&’NeillMarried… With Children burst onto the airwaves with a full-frontal attack on the myth of domestic tranquility depicted in family comedies since the dawn of TV. The outlier series, created by two rebellious writers given carte blanche from a fledgling FOX, became one of the longest running live-action sitcoms in television history and forever changed the way married life was portrayed on the very networks it so scathingly satirized. But it was far from smooth sailing as the creators bucked up against Barry Diller—then CEO of FOX—on everything from casting to content and then butted heads with network standards as they sought to shatter traditional broadcast norms. "Reading Married… With Children vs. the World jolted me right back into the mindset where our little show was the rock &’n&’ roll of sitcoms fighting to get heard in an easy-listening world. Richard Gurman, who was there for the whole ride, digs deep into the joys and frustrations of the entire experience and turns it up loud.&” —Katey Sagal Married… With Children writer-producer Richard Gurman takes us behind the scenes of this boundary-breaking show to reveal how its inner workings were at times as disruptive and contentious—yet at other times, as hysterical and raunchy—as the Bundy family themselves. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast, including Ed O&’Neill and Katey Sagal, media moguls, network executives, writers, directors, critics, and even the woman who was so offended by one episode she launched a sponsor boycott that almost got the series canceled, Married… With Children vs. the World celebrates the rebellious, satirical vision of the show and the battle to keep it alive that paved the way for the tremendous diversity in family comedy style we see today. &“Not only is this an accurate chronicle of both families, on either side of the camera, but what should also serve as a valuable lesson of never giving up on a dream.&” —Michael G. Moye, Co-Creator &“I had almost as much fun reading Married… with Children vs. the World as I had working on the show. Almost. Richard Gurman chronicles, from his vantage point inside the writers&’ room and the sound booth, how we broke the china in the family sitcom kitchen, and upended the television industry by doing so. What could be more fun than that?&” —David Garrison
Marshmallow Martians: (A Graphic Novel) (Marshmallow Martians #3)
by Deanna KentGet ready for some out-of-this-world hilarity with the Marshmallow Martians! These lovable aliens are on the hunt for something BIG, and they know just where to find it: the natural history museum! The entertaining third installment of this delightful graphic chapter series is bound to get children giggling. Perfect for kids ages 5-8!The Marshmallow Martians have a contest to win on Planet Moop! They need to find the best, biggest, and most unexpected item. They know they can win with something unusual from their favorite planet--Earth! Where do Earthlings keep all of their biggest and coolest items? A museum, of course! This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of adorable martians will have kids laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.Read all the books in the series!Marshmallow Martians: Show and SmellMarshmallow Martians: Earth SchoolMarshmallow Martians: Museum Sleepover
Marvel: Raising Your Little Hero from Toddler to Teen
by Jenn Fujikawa Troy BenjaminWith great power, there must also come great responsibility—and there&’s no one more powerful than a parent, in the Marvel Universe or our own.Great Responsibility: Raising Your Little Hero from Toddler to Teen is the perfect guide for the Marvel fan on the greatest Journey into Mystery of all: parenthood.Whether it's the struggles of raising a God of Thunder and a God of Mischief concurrently, or dealing with your angsty teen's mutant tendencies, parents can learn a lot from our favorite characters' journeys. Let&’s face it, turning your kids into well-rounded humans who aren&’t intent upon collecting Infinity Gems for world domination can be just as hard as getting gamma radiation out of a baby&’s onesie.No matter if you're an expectant parent or ready to release your Gifted Youngster out into the Sentinel-filled world, Great Responsibility offers parenting wisdom and inspiration with a superheroic twist—tips, tricks, and advice drawn from the most beloved Marvel characters, all with a sense of humor to help you navigate the most daunting of child-rearing tasks.Think of this as an educational Darkhold . . . but way, way less evil. Great Responsibility may not solve all your parenting problems, but it will make raising your little super hero a lot more fun.
The Material: A Novel
by Camille Bordas&“A novel about an MFA program for stand-up comics better be damned funny, and The Material is definitely that. It&’s also profound, deeply engrossing, dark, and generous, a great novel about humans making art right now.&”—Sam Lipsyte, author of No One Left to Come Looking for You &“Brilliance is on display here.&”—Percival Everett, author of James and The TreesCan comedy be taught? Someone, at some point, seemed to think so. The Chicago Stand-Up MFA program has enrolled young comedians for nearly a decade.Its teachers and students all know how bits work—in theory, at least. They know that there&’s a line between sharp and cruel, that sad becomes funny at the right angle, that the worst is the best, the truth is the worst, and any moment of your life that isn&’t a punch line will either get you to a punch line or force you to be one.They&’re all afraid to be one.Artie may be too handsome for standup, Olivia too reluctant to examine her own life, and Phil too afraid to cause harm. Kruger may be too vanilla to command his students&’ respect, Ashbee too detached. And then we have Dorothy—the only woman on the program&’s faculty—who though preparing to launch a comeback tour can&’t tell if she&’s too abiding, too ambitious, or too ambivalent.Whether a visiting professor—the high-profile, controversy-steeped comedian Manny Reinhardt—will do more to help or harm their cause remains to be seen. But he&’s on his way. He&’ll be arriving sooner than anyone thinks.Riffing keenly across a diverse array of precision-cut perspectives, The Material examines life through the eyes of a reluctantly assembled ensemble, a band of outsiders bound together by the need to laugh and the longing to make others laugh even harder.
Maxine Gets a Job
by Alexandra Garyn Bryan ReisbergIn this irresistible picture book, the exceptionally adorable global sensation Maxine the Fluffy Corgi teaches your littlest reader the importance of figuring out what they love to do and doing it with their whole hearts! Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn&’t need a job, but she&’d very much like one. Her talented dog friends all have jobs, and as a talented dog herself, she should have one too . . . right? From working as a lifeguard at the beach to pulling a sled in the snow, Maxine tries (and fails at) her friends&’ jobs until she realizes the key to finding the perfect job: doing what she loves. From the humans behind one of the most famous and fluffiest corgis in the world comes a tail-wagging tale about a small but mighty dog named Maxine.
Maya's Laws of Love: A Novel
by Alina Khawaja"A charming, funny, and unique twist on challenging the laws and traditions that shape us."—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours TrulyA bride-to-be convinced she&’s cursed in romance finds her luck changing—at exactly the wrong time.Maya Mirza is so convinced she&’s unlucky in love that she&’s come up with a list of laws to explain it. Most importantly… Maya&’s Law #1: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.But that&’s about to change. Maya&’s headed to Pakistan for an arranged marriage with a handsome, successful doctor who ticks all the right boxes. First comes marriage, then comes love—she&’s sure of it. Except… Law #4: When you think you&’re lucky, think again.From the start, Maya's journey is riddled with disaster, and the cynical lawyer seated next to her on the plane isn&’t helping. When a storm leaves them stranded in Switzerland, she and Sarfaraz become unlikely travel companions through bus breakdowns and missed connections. Law #6: Trips are never smooth sailing.And before long, Maya&’s wondering whether she&’s just experienced the ultimate in misfortune—finally meeting the right man a few days before she marries someone else. And Maya might just be the worst person to keep a secret. Law #18: If you&’re overtired, you&’ll always spill your guts.But maybe, if she&’s willing to bend some laws, this detour could take her somewhere totally—and wonderfully—unexpected."Rooted in Pakistani and Muslim culture and faith, this romance is a fun romp that features plenty of adventure and plot twists. Recommend to fans of Uzma Jalaluddin."—Library Journal, starred review
A Meditation on Murder: A Novel
by Susan JubyButler-detective Helen Thorpe returns to help a wannabe influencer get her life in order—and solve the murders of her fellow content creators—in this hilarious sequel to Mindful of Murder by bestselling author Susan Juby When Buddhist butler Helen Thorpe is loaned out to help Cartier Hightower get her life in order, Helen finds herself working for a young woman entirely unbound by the fetters of good taste or sound judgment. One of Cartier’s fellow content creators has recently died in a strange accident. Soon after Helen arrives, another is killed in an equally bizarre way. Cartier begins to drag Helen around on the influencer circuit, where neither of them is particularly welcome. Then comes the terrible incident at the EDM nightclub that turns Cartier into a global pariah, at least according to social media. Helen hopes a period of simplicity and reflection and an internet detox will help Cartier find her true nature and maybe acquire some social graces. But Helen’s job gets much harder when Cartier’s friends show up at the lavish ranch where Cartier and Helen have retreated. Soon, Helen finds herself trying to avoid becoming Instafamous while bringing some peace to a girl who very much needs it. This task turns out to be even more impossible when it becomes clear that they have been followed to Weeping Creek Ranch by a murderer.
Meet Me in Tahiti
by Georgia Toffolo&“I fell in love with Finn and Zoe. I didn&’t want it to end. Each book in this series has gotten better and better.&” —Sherryl Woods, New York Times bestselling authorZoe Tayler has spent her life doing battle: first fighting her parents for independence and then, after a car accident at eighteen, adjusting to the fact she would not walk again. She remained strong until the day Finn Doherty, the one person she thought she could trust, broke her heart. Now a successful travel writer, Zoe is excited to be reviewing a new luxury hotel for her blog in the beautiful South Pacific—until she meets its owner.Finn was never good enough for Zoe. He knew it. Zoe&’s family knew it. The village of Hawkes Cove made sure he knew it. And then he proved everyone right when he let her down in the worst way possible. Becoming a successful businessman has convinced Finn his past is behind him—until a journalist turns up to review his new resort.Meeting again stirs up all the old feelings, and all the painful memories that pulled them apart, too. As Finn shows Zoe the exotic wonders of the islands, both face the fact their shared past might just be the beginning of a future. But only if Zoe can win the biggest battle of her life—facing up to her heart&’s desire.Read about Zoe's friends in the rest of the Meet Me series by Georgia Toffolo: Meet Me in London Meet Me at the Wedding Meet Me in Tahiti
Mel Brooks: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Christy MihalyHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Brooks. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Mel Brooks--legendary EGOT funnyman and director of classics such as Young Frankenstein and The Producers--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
The Memo: An unputdownable page-turner about love and second chances with a twist
by Lauren Mechling Rachel Dodes'Loved this!... I'll be buying a copy for my BFF for sure... Hilarious, propulsive and very satisfying' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Do you ever feel like you have no idea what you're doing in life - and wonder if you just didn't get the memo?Jenny Green is dreading her Class of 2007 reunion. While her friends are killing it, Jenny's promising career as an artisanal baker went up in flames (literally) and her deadbeat, commitment-phobe boyfriend is cheating on her with their swishy-ponytailed neighbour. She feels like she didn't get the memo... As it turns out, she didn't.Begrudgingly back at university, she receives a text from an unlisted number: Jenny Green - please collect your memo. Hidden on her old campus is a secret female-led organisation providing memos to select students; blueprints for success.The first time around, Jenny didn't receive hers. Now she's being given a second chance - the opportunity to rewrite her past, undo her worst mistakes and fix her mess of a life. But at what price?A hilarious, achingly relatable, bittersweet and addictive page-turner about lifelong friendships, new loves, second chances and what it really means to live your best life. The Memo will enchant fans of Dolly Alderton's Ghosts and Rebecca Serle's In Five Years.Rave reviews for The Memo:'Charming... A modernised Sliding Doors' Vogue'The very funny wish fulfilment we've all been waiting for' Stylist'So sharp, so funny. You might feel better or worse about your own life, but you'll definitely be laughing' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)'I loved' Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman Is in Trouble'As deliciously entertaining as it is thought-provoking, I loved The Memo's quick-witted charm and huge heart. One of those rare books I'll be gifting to friends and family alike' Catherine Walsh, author of Snowed In'Totally related to this novel about a thirty-something woman who feels like she didn't get the memo. Fun, uplifting, page-turning - you'll just want to gobble it up' Becky Hunter, author of Meet Me When My Heart Stops'A funny, feminist fairy-tale' Sophie Ranald, author of Sorry Not Sorry'The perfect read for anyone dealing with imposter syndrome, jealous Instagram scrolling, or just feeling a little bit lost in adulthood! Totally riveting, packed with warmth and humour, The Memo is equal parts unputdownable and unforgettable' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth'A pacey and quirky dark fairytale. Like a much sassier Cinderella, mixed with Quantum Leap... I related hard!' Justin Myers, author of The Last Romeo'Don't miss The Memo. A unique and riveting novel about a chance to redo your "what ifs". You will love this narrator and be pulling for her. What a ride!' Laura Dave, bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me
The Memo: An unputdownable page-turner about love and second chances with a twist
by Lauren Mechling Rachel Dodes'Loved this!... I'll be buying a copy for my BFF for sure... Hilarious, propulsive and very satisfying' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Do you ever feel like you have no idea what you're doing in life - and wonder if you just didn't get the memo?Jenny Green is dreading her Class of 2007 reunion. While her friends are killing it, Jenny's promising career as an artisanal baker went up in flames (literally) and her deadbeat, commitment-phobe boyfriend is cheating on her with their swishy-ponytailed neighbour. She feels like she didn't get the memo... As it turns out, she didn't.Begrudgingly back at university, she receives a text from an unlisted number: Jenny Green - please collect your memo. Hidden on her old campus is a secret female-led organisation providing memos to select students; blueprints for success.The first time around, Jenny didn't receive hers. Now she's being given a second chance - the opportunity to rewrite her past, undo her worst mistakes and fix her mess of a life. But at what price?A hilarious, achingly relatable, bittersweet and addictive page-turner about lifelong friendships, new loves, second chances and what it really means to live your best life. The Memo will enchant fans of Dolly Alderton's Ghosts and Rebecca Serle's In Five Years.Rave reviews for The Memo:'Charming... A modernised Sliding Doors' Vogue'The very funny wish fulfilment we've all been waiting for' Stylist'So sharp, so funny. You might feel better or worse about your own life, but you'll definitely be laughing' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)'I loved' Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of Fleishman Is in Trouble'As deliciously entertaining as it is thought-provoking, I loved The Memo's quick-witted charm and huge heart. One of those rare books I'll be gifting to friends and family alike' Catherine Walsh, author of Snowed In'Totally related to this novel about a thirty-something woman who feels like she didn't get the memo. Fun, uplifting, page-turning - you'll just want to gobble it up' Becky Hunter, author of Meet Me When My Heart Stops'A funny, feminist fairy-tale' Sophie Ranald, author of Sorry Not Sorry'The perfect read for anyone dealing with imposter syndrome, jealous Instagram scrolling, or just feeling a little bit lost in adulthood! Totally riveting, packed with warmth and humour, The Memo is equal parts unputdownable and unforgettable' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth'A pacey and quirky dark fairytale. Like a much sassier Cinderella, mixed with Quantum Leap... I related hard!' Justin Myers, author of The Last Romeo'Don't miss The Memo. A unique and riveting novel about a chance to redo your "what ifs". You will love this narrator and be pulling for her. What a ride!' Laura Dave, bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me
The Memory Key: A time-hopping graphic novel adventure that will take you to unexpected places...
by Nigel BainesA time-hopping graphic novel adventure that will take you to unexpected places.Lately Lily's grandad has been confused and forgetful, but Lily just knows that if she can help Grandad unlock his past, he'll be back to normal. Then Grandad's memories magically start coming to life and Lily and Grandad travel back to his childhood in Hungary. But they both get more than they bargained for when they get stuck in Grandad's darkest memory....Can Lily find the light at the end of the tunnel?
The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers: Two Novellas
by Bruce WagnerThe sacred and the profane come together with visceral force in two novellas by Bruce Wagner, The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers.The Met Gala follows a prominent family of influencers and would-be philanthropic socialites in the Hollywood hills as they spiral ever further away from reality. Candida is a young actress who sleeps with the &“unhoused&”—the ultimate charitable act—and her brother, Charlie, transitioned into womanhood at the age of eleven. Their mother and father have long been divorced but still come together to torment their children, mutilating and destroying friends and enemies along the way.Tales of Saints and Seekers is the digestivo, a collection of stories about the journey to enlightenment and the wisdom given by gurus. Where The Met Gala pushes past boundaries and steps over the line, Tales of Saints and Seekers knows that there is no line at all, only characters who travel on their own path, sometimes straying and other times going completely off the map. Wagner is able to hold the dichotomy of the sacred and profane in one book, smearing them together, and ripping them apart. The Met Gala & Tales of Saints and Seekers is an illuminated manuscript of Heaven and Hell.
Meurtre Compressé
by Daniel Canals FloresMeurtre Compressé, ne fait pas partie des romans de science-fiction mit einem Hauch Kriminalroman. Dans ce Geschichte erleben Sie den Schwindel du système de transport de la nouvelle génération, découvrez une société multiplanétaire connue et les problèmes les plus évidents d'une grande ville: jeux de hasard, vols, mafia, morde... Tous sont choisis avec un rythme temporel plus rapide et un humour de prix. Des robots multifonctionnels, des extraterrestres et trois héros assez atypiques nous plongeront dans une intrigue pleine de surprises. Vous connaîtrez aussi un futur sauvage, violent et non écologique... Un homme est assassiné, en plein jour, dans une gare chaotique. Après sa mort, une enquête commence qui dévoilera les sinistres plans d'une sombre organisation visant à détruire la ville.
Middle School: Million Dollar Mess (Middle School #16)
by James Patterson Martin ChattertonIn this laugh-out-loud funny installment of a #1 New York Times bestselling series, Rafe inherits a million dollars—and a million problems—as he finds himself struggling to fit in at one of the snobbiest schools in the country. When Rafe discovers that he's inherited a fortune, it's not all good news. Sure, he gets an all-expenses-paid trip to glamorous Beverly Hills…. but he also has to go to school while he's in California. Blergh. And not just any school–St. Benedict&’s, the snobbiest of snobby establishments. You can bet your bottom dollar that Rafe doesn&’t exactly fit in. Toss in a ramshackle house Rafe&’s family has to live in before they can inherit the money and a group of bullies who make Miller the Killer look downright friendly, and this trip might be more trash than treasure. Rafe finds himself in the middle of a very big mess. Can he tidy his life up, or will he be sent packing?
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Staged: the origins of YA’s greatest tropes
by William ShakespeareWith a foreword by Becky Albertalli, author of Imogen, Obviously and Love, Simon‘The course of true love never did run smooth’Hermia loves Lysander. But she must marry Demetrius or be condemned to life in a convent. Together, Hermia and Lysander plan to elope to escape their fate. But Helena, Hermia’s best friend, secretly loves Demetrius and, hoping to win his heart, tells him about the plan. Deep in the forest, the four unlucky lovers cross paths with Oberon, the jilted fairy king. When a powerful, love-inducing flower is put to nefarious use, a case of multiple mistaken identities sets in motion a night of magic and mayhem that could change all of their lives forever. A Midsummer Night's Dream is Shakespeare’s magical romantic comedy of trickery, love triangles and mistaken identities.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays celebrating the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:As You Like It – With a foreword by Talia HibbertHamlet – With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéMacbeth – With a foreword by Kat DelacorteMuch Ado About Nothing – With a foreword by Holly Bourne Romeo and Juliet – With a foreword by Jennifer Niven
The Ministry of Time: One of the Observer's Debut Novels of 2024
by Kaliane BradleyThe Time Traveller's Wife meets David Mitchell meets Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow meets Kate & Leopold in this debut novel from an award-winning writer.There are several ways to tell a story.A boy meets a girl. The past meets the future. A finger meets a trigger. The beginning meets the end. England is forever; England must fall.A civil servant starts working as a 'bridge' - a liaison, helpmeet and housemate - in an experimental project that brings expatriates from the past into the twenty-first century. This is a science-fiction story.In a London safehouse in the 2020s, a disorientated Victorian polar explorer chain smokes while listening to Spotify and learning about political correctness. This is a comedy.During a long, sultry summer - as the shadows around them grow long and dangerous - two people fall in love, against all odds. This is a romance.The Ministry of Time is a novel about Commander Graham Gore (R.N. c.1809-c.1847) and a woman known only as the bridge. As their relationship turns from the strictly professional into something more and uneasy truths begin to emerge, they are forced to face the reality of the project that brought them together. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that shape them? (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Ministry of Time: The Instant Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller
by Kaliane Bradley'A thrilling debut . . . It's very smart; it's very silly; and the obvious fun never obscures completely the sheer, gorgeous, wild stretch of her ideas'Guardian'Fast moving and riotously entertaining, a genre-busting blend of wit and wonder'OBSERVER, 10 best new novelists for 2024'Terrific, moving . . . Crack this book open and you'll see how time can disappear'FINANCIAL TIMES'I loved its combination of extreme whimsy, high seriousness and cool understatement'THE TIMES'A high-energy story with thoughtful things to say about belonging'INDEPENDENT'Utterly winning . . . Readers, I envy you: There's a smart, witty novel in your future'WASHINGTON POST'Clever, witty and thought-provoking'KATE MOSSE, author of The Ghost Ship'Make room on your bookshelves for a new classic'MAX PORTER, author of Shy'As electric, charming, whimsical and strange as its ripped-from-history cast'EMILY HENRY, author of Happy Place'Thought-provoking and horribly clever - but it also made me laugh out loud'ALICE WINN, author of In Memoriam'A feast of a novel - singular, alarming and (above all) incredibly sexy'JULIA ARMFIELD, author of Our Wives Under the Sea'A weird, kind, clever, heartsick little time bomb of a book'FRANCIS SPUFFORD, author of Golden HillA BOY MEETS A GIRL. THE PAST MEETS THE FUTURE. A FINGER MEETS A TRIGGER. THE BEGINNING MEETS THE END. ENGLAND IS FOREVER. ENGLAND MUST FALL.In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering 'expats' from across history to test the limits of time-travel.Her role is to work as a 'bridge': living with, assisting and monitoring the expat known as '1847' - Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to the Arctic, so he's a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as 'washing machine', 'Spotify' and 'the collapse of the British Empire'. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit, he soon adjusts; and during a long, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine friendship, to something more.But as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house?
Mistakes We Never Made
by Hannah BrownBachelorette fan-favorite and New York Times bestselling author Hannah Brown delivers the perfect beach read with her fiction debut—&“a fun, fast, epic rom-com" (Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author). Emma Townsend can sum up her situationship with hot-as-hell romantic red flag Finn Hughes in one word: almost. They almost dated in high school. They almost hooked up after college. They almost took things too far one magical night. Their whole story is one series of &“almosts&” and &“nearlys,&” and now they just kind of can&’t stand each other. Like, at all. But this weekend, one of their mutuals is getting married . . . and Emma and Finn will have to pretend they don&’t remember how disastrous it was the last time they were in a room together. Emma&’s doing a stellar job of playing it cool—until the bride goes missing. Now, with two days before the wedding, Emma and Finn are hitting the road in a sweet vintage sports car in hopes of salvaging someone else&’s happily-ever-after. Yet somewhere between Emma&’s breakfast burrito throw down, a high-stakes kayak chase (it can happen), and an outrageous Vegas detour, these sworn enemies are crossing more than just state lines. As old feelings spark once more, Emma begins to question whether risking your heart is ever really a mistake.