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Skip to the End
by Molly JamesThree kisses. Two break ups. One happy ending...Amy Daniels has a pretty nice life. Her career is on the up, she loves her friends, and she's about to buy her very own flat. On a good day, Amy could be described as a catch - so why is she perpetually single?The trouble is, Amy can see something no one else can: the end. As soon as she kisses someone, she knows, in intimate, vivid detail, how their relationship will end. A screaming argument in the middle of the supermarket over milk. An explicit email sent to the wrong address. A hasty escape through a bathroom window on the second date. At the altar - runaway-bride style. There seems to be no end to the unhappy endings.After years of trying, and failing, to change a pre-written future, Amy has given up. But then she drunkenly kisses three men at her best friend's wedding and sees three possible endings: two painful, one perfect. The problem is, Amy can't really remember who she kissed, and worse, what ending belongs to which person - the only thing she knows for certain is that she's determined to find out...This novel will have you swirling with first date butterflies, crying with laughter and finally, brimming with joy. The perfect summer read for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Cousens.(P) 2022 Quercus Editions Limited
Skip to the End
by Molly JamesIn this joyful romance, one wild night results in three kisses—only one successful—and leaves a perpetually single Amy searching for her perfect match so she can find a happy ending. Amy Daniels has a pretty nice life. Her career is on the up, she loves her friends, and she's about to buy her very own flat. On a good day, Amy could be described as a catch—so why is she perpetually single? The trouble is, Amy can see something no one else can: the end. As soon as she kisses someone, she knows, in intimate, vivid detail, how their relationship will finish. A screaming argument in the middle of the supermarket over milk. An explicit email sent to the wrong address. A hasty escape through a bathroom window on the second date. At the altar—runaway-bride style. There seems to be no end to the unhappy endings. After years of trying, and failing, to change a pre-written future, Amy has given up. But then she drunkenly kisses three men at her best friend's wedding and sees three possible endings: two painful, one perfect. The problem is, Amy can't really remember who she kissed, and worse, what ending belongs to which person—the only thing she knows for certain is that she's determined to find out...
Skip to the End: the perfect love story to curl up with this spring
by Molly James'Joyful, wise and enormously good fun' TASMINA PERRY'An utterly gorgeous story that had me totally hooked. Without a doubt the best book I've read this year' HOLLY MARTIN If you knew how the love story finished, would you turn the first page?Amy has been keeping a secret most of her adult life... The women in her family have a gift, or is it a curse?Since her first kiss, Amy has had visions of how her relationships will end. A date fleeing through the bathroom window. At the altar - runaway-bride style. There seems to be no end to the unhappy endings.Then she drunkenly kisses three men at her best friend's wedding, only to wake up with no memory of who she kissed. She knows she's found 'the one' but now she must find out which one...Roping in her friends, Amy sets off on a mission to find her true love. What readers are saying about Skip to the End:'Well written, charming, sweet and thoroughly enjoyable' 'A proper feel good book. I couldn't put it down''I couldn't have loved this book more. It's absolutely perfect in every way''This book was absolutely stunning. About Time is one of my all time favourite films and this was finally a book like it' 'I finished reading Skip to the End with an enormous, contented sigh and a huge smile on my face'Love Skip to the End? Then read Molly James's magical new romance, One Day to Fall in Love, available to pre-order now!
Skipped Parts
by Tim Sandlin"Funny, shocking, downright revolting, and occasionally sad. Sandlin is a compelling storyteller...Skipped Parts is somewhere between The Catcher in the Rye and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues."-Los Angeles Times Book ReviewBanished to the hinterlands of Wyoming, rebellious Lydia Callahan and her thirteen-year-old son Sam have no choice but to cope. But while Lydia drinks and talks to the moose head on the wall, Sam finds a friend in local girl Maurey Pierce. One of the wildest, raunchiest, most heartfelt coming-of-age novels of the past thirty years, Skipped Parts puts Tim Sandlin in the upper echelon of contemporary comic novelists."Dazzling...moving...Sam's carapace is humor...He thinks like Holden Caulfield and has Joseph Heller's take on despair. His Walter Mitty-like fantasies are tiny comic gems... In the end you'll find yourself rooting for Sam." -New York Times Book Review"A lighthearted, amusing, and tender story of preteen wisdom, adult immaturity, and the fine line between...An offbeat, engaging novel." -Publisher's Weekly"This witty, often touching portrayal of a dirt-street-wise youth's coming-of-age sparkles with intelligence." -Booklist"Thoughtful, surprising, and delightful entertainment." -St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Skipped Parts: A Novel
by Tim SandlinBanished to the hinterlands of Wyoming, rebellious Lydia Callahan and her thirteen-year-old son Sam have no choice but to cope. But while Lydia drinks and talks to the moose head on the wall, Sam finds a friend in local girl Maurey Pierce. One of the wildest, raunchiest, most heartfelt coming-of-age novels of the past thirty years, Skipped Parts puts Tim Sandlin in the upper echelon of contemporary comic novelists.
Skipper's Tale
by Judy KatschkeIllustrations, jokes, and lots and lots of penguins fill the pages of this chapter book based on the movie The Penguins of Madagascar! The Penguins of Madagascar hits theaters on November 26, 2014, just in time for the holidays!As the leader of the penguins, Skipper goes on the adventure of a lifetime as he tries to save his friend Private, who's been kidnapped by the dastardly Dr. Octavius Brine. Can Skipper rescue Private before Dr. Octavius Brine uses his "Medusa Serum" to steal the cuteness from all the penguins in the world? The Penguins of Madagascar fans will love getting Skipper's side of the story in this fun-filled chapter book that includes black-and-white illustrations and hilarious jokes sprinkled throughout. © 2014 DreamWorks Animation, L.L.C
Skipping Christmas: A Novel
by John Grisham#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A classic tale for modern times from a beloved storyteller, John Grisham offers a hilarious look at the chaos and frenzy that have become part of our holiday tradition.Imagine a year without Christmas. No crowded malls, no corny office parties, no fruitcakes, no unwanted presents. That&’s just what Luther and Nora Krank have in mind when they decide that, just this once, they&’ll skip the holiday altogether. Theirs will be the only house on Hemlock Street without a rooftop Frosty, they won&’t be hosting their annual Christmas Eve bash, they aren&’t even going to have a tree. They won&’t need one, because come December 25 they&’re setting sail on a Caribbean cruise. But as this weary couple is about to discover, skipping Christmas brings enormous consequences—and isn&’t half as easy as they&’d imagined.Don&’t miss John Grisham&’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!
Skippyjon Jones (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerHere is the book that launched a thousand chimichangoes – the first in the best-selling series about the rambunctious Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese kitty boy with the overactive imagination. He would rather be El Skippito, the great sword fighter, who can do anything. Like saving a roving band of Mexican Chihuahuas from a humongous bumblebeeto that is tormenting them. Join Skippyjon Jones on his first great adventure. He&’s fearless, he&’s fun, he gets the job done – yes, indeed-o.
Skippyjon Jones Color Crazy (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerEveryone’s favorite kitty boy is ready to color—Skippy style! Skippy’s sky will be pink. His sun will be blue. As Skippyjon learns his colors and plays with crayons, he invites the very youngest fans to join in the fun. Who knows what color our mischievous Mr. Fuzzypants will be!
Skippyjon Jones Up and Down (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerAs always, Skippyjon invites readers to join in the magic that comes of a playful imagination. Little ones will learn all the ins and outs with Skippyjon Jones. He goes up and down, back and forth, and over and under. At the end of the day, he's ready to begin again. Opposites have never been so loco!
Skippyjon Jones, Class Action (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerSkippyjon Jones really wants to go to school. School is for dogs, his mama tells him. It's where they go to get trained. But nothing can stop Skippy-once inside his closet, he finds himself on the playground of his imagination, surrounded by dogs of all kinds. He bays with the beagles, learns French with the poodles, and checks out a Chihuahua book from the library. And when a bully starts sending shiver-itos down the spines of the little yippers, Skippy saves the day and earns the biggest gold star.
Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (Skippyjon Jones)
by Judy SchachnerThe New York Times bestselling kitty boy blasts off into another hilarious adventure. Buckle up, amigos— everyone&’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You&’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! That&’s right, spice. Skippy knows— from his big ears to his toes—that the planet Mars is red because it&’s covered in spicy red pepper. To prove it, he&’s off on a space jaunt replete with craters, crazies, and creatures from Mars. His new adventure is packed with witty wordplay, Spanish phrases, and Judy Schachner&’s trademark hilarity. This rollicking romp is simply out of this world.Watch a Video
Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy Tom PercivalMeet Skulduggery PleasantAce DetectiveSnappy DresserRazor-tongued WitCrackerjack SorcererandWalking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton--as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.The end of the world? Over his dead body.
Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy Tom PercivalMeet Skulduggery PleasantAce DetectiveSnappy DresserRazor-tongued WitCrackerjack SorcererandWalking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton--as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.The end of the world? Over his dead body.
Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire
by Derek LandySkulduggery and Valkyrie are facing a new enemy: Baron Vengeous, who is determined to bring back the terrifying Faceless Ones and is crafting an army of evil to help him. Added to that, Vengeous is about to enlist a new ally (if he can raise it from the dead): the horrible Grotesquery, a very unlikable monster of legend. Once Vengeous is on the loose, dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. Now pretty much everybody is out to kill Valkyrie, and the daring detective duo faces its biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home? Look for Scepter of the Ancients
Skulduggery Pleasant: Playing with Fire
by Derek LandySkulduggery and Valkyrie are facing a new enemy: Baron Vengeous, who is determined to bring back the terrifying Faceless Ones and is crafting an army of evil to help him. Added to that, Vengeous is about to enlist a new ally (if he can raise it from the dead): the horrible Grotesquery, a very unlikable monster of legend. Once Vengeous is on the loose, dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. Now pretty much everybody is out to kill Valkyrie, and the daring detective duo faces its biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home? Look for Scepter of the Ancients
Skulduggery Pleasant: Scepter of the Ancients
by Derek Landy Tom PercivalMeet Skulduggery Pleasant Ace Detective Snappy Dresser Razor-tongued Wit Crackerjack Sorcerer and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton -as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil. The end of the world? Over his dead body.
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones
by Derek LandyValkyrie screamed, sprinting toward Skulduggery. He looked up and reached out to her, but it was too late. f you've read the other Skulduggery books by Derek Landy (and you really should have read them by now), you've seen it all before: Some bad guy wants to bring about the end of the world, and Skulduggery and Valkyrie fight valiantly to stop it from happening. A few people get hurt, sure, but everything's all right in the end. Well, not this time.
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones
by Derek LandyValkyrie screamed, sprinting toward Skulduggery. He looked up and reached out to her, but it was too late.f you've read the other Skulduggery books by Derek Landy (and you really should have read them by now), you've seen it all before: Some bad guy wants to bring about the end of the world, and Skulduggery and Valkyrie fight valiantly to stop it from happening. A few people get hurt, sure, but everything's all right in the end.Well, not this time.
Skunk and Badger (Skunk and Badger #1)
by Amy TimberlakeA Best Book of 2020: People * Kirkus Reviews * Booklist * School Library Journal * Publishers Weekly * Shelf Awareness for Readers * New York Public Library * Chicago Public Library * Evanston Public LibraryThis acclaimed and bestselling best book of the year is a delightful animal-odd-couple story by Newbery Honoree Amy Timberlake with pictures from Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen. No one wants a skunk. They are unwelcome on front stoops. They should not linger in Important Rock Rooms. Skunks should never, ever be allowed to move in. But Skunk is Badger&’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it. When Skunk plows into Badger&’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. Tails are flipped. The wrong animal is sprayed. And why-oh-why are there so many chickens? Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake spins the first tale in a series about two opposites who need to be friends. New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen completes the book with his signature lushly textured art. This beautifully produced hardcover edition contains both full-color plates and numerous black-and-white illustrations. Skunk and Badger is a book you&’ll want to read, reread, and read out loud . . . again and again.Skunk and Badger return in:Egg Marks the SpotRock Paper Incisors (Coming October 2025)
Sky & Ty 1: Howdy, Partner!
by Steve BreenMeet the new cowgirl and her T. Rex pardner delivering delightful laughs and rollicking adventure along with their packages from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner. Perfect for young chapter book graphic novel fans who love Narwhal and Jelly and Unicorn and Yeti.Meet the best delivery service this side of the Mississippi, run by no-nonsense cowgirl Sky and her slightly goofy, but always dependable pardner, T.Rex Ty. No task is too big or two small for this dynamic duo. And they&’ve never missed a delivery yet. But learning to work together hasn't always been easy for them. Saddle up as Sky and Ty figure out they both can help solve a little bear problem. And teamwork and some speedy thinking save the day when they tackle getting thier first package to its destination just in time.The first book in this funny and warm young chapter book graphic novel series by two-time Pulitzer Prize Winner Steve Breen features two stories rendered in vibrant three-color art, interspersed with fun facts, jokes, and activities.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Sky Daddy: 'Deliciously weird' Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch
by Kate Folk'Audaciously imagined. Slyly executed. Surprisingly tender. Deliciously weird'RACHEL YODER, author of NIGHTBITCH'Get your boarding pass out and get ready for some turbulence. Sky Daddy is insane'GARY SHTEYNGART, author of OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS'This book is a dog whistle for the true freaks - never have I felt so seen! I loved it'RITA BULLWINKEL, author of Booker Prize-longlisted HEADSHOT'Breathtakingly audacious . . . a beauteous, drolly funny joy ride'LING MA, author of Severance'Buckle up, it's one hell of a ride'LITERARY HUB, Most anticipated books for 2025Linda makes $20 an hour as a content moderator, flagging comments that violate a tech conglomerate's terms and conditions. Each night, she returns to the windowless room in a garage that she rents from a family who pretend she isn't there.But once a month, she escapes to San Francisco International Airport for a clandestine meeting on the cheapest flight out that night. Linda's secret is that she's sexually attracted to planes: their intelligent windscreens, sleek fuselages and powerful engines make her feel a way that no human lover ever could.Linda believes her destiny is to someday 'marry' one of her suitors by dying in a plane crash, a catastrophic event that would unite her with her soulmate plane for eternity. So when her co-worker Karina invites her to join a group of women using vision boards to manifest their desires, she can't resist the chance to hasten her romantic fate. However, as the vision boards seem to manifest items more quickly - and more literally - than Linda had expected, the carefully balanced elements of her life begin to spin out of her control, and she must choose between maintaining the trappings of normalcy or launching herself headlong towards her greatest dream.
Sky Daddy: 'Deliciously weird' Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch
by Kate Folk'Audaciously imagined. Slyly executed. Surprisingly tender. Deliciously weird'RACHEL YODER, author of NIGHTBITCH'Truly original . . . deeply weird, deeply funny and deeply felt'DAILY TELEGRAPH'We can't remember the last time we met a character this singular or read a book this funny'OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB'A dog whistle for the true freaks - never have I felt so seen! I loved it'RITA BULLWINKEL, author of the Booker Prize-longlisted HEADSHOT'Buckle up, it's one hell of a ride'LITERARY HUB, Most anticipated books of 2025'Get your boarding pass out and get ready for some turbulence. Sky Daddy is insane'GARY SHTEYNGART, author of OUR COUNTRY FRIENDS'Breathtakingly audacious'LING MA, author of SeveranceLinda makes $20 an hour as a content moderator, flagging comments that violate a tech conglomerate's terms and conditions. Each night, she returns to the windowless room in a garage that she rents from a family who pretend she isn't there.But once a month, she escapes to San Francisco International Airport for a clandestine meeting on the cheapest flight out that night. Linda's secret is that she's sexually attracted to planes: their intelligent windscreens, sleek fuselages and powerful engines make her feel a way that no human lover ever could.Linda believes her destiny is to someday 'marry' one of her suitors by dying in a plane crash, a catastrophic event that would unite her with her soulmate plane for eternity. So when her co-worker Karina invites her to join a group of women using vision boards to manifest their desires, she can't resist the chance to hasten her romantic fate. However, as the vision boards seem to manifest items more quickly - and more literally - than Linda had expected, the carefully balanced elements of her life begin to spin out of her control, and she must choose between maintaining the trappings of normalcy or launching herself headlong towards her greatest dream.Discover what readers are saying about the wildest book you'll read this year . . . 'This book is truly unlike anything I've read before. It is strange and wild and so enjoyable'NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'As soon as I saw Sky Daddy was available, I stopped everything and ran (digitally) to NetGalley to beg/plead/scream/cry for the book. It is everything I hoped it would be and more. Do yourself a favour and pick up this original and engaging book'NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book was absolutely wild . . . I laughed out loud at parts of this and I truly had the best time with this. The concept is absurd but it made for a brilliant novel'NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is one of my most anticipated reads of 2025 and boy did it live up to my expectations. Such a quirky book but really fascinating to read. I really loved the characters, the storyline, and just how downright weird it was! 100% recommend if you love your books weird and wild. Well done again Kate Folk!!'NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Sky Daddy: A Novel
by Kate Folk&“[A] bizarre and endearing debut . . . We can&’t remember the last time we met a character this singular or read a book this funny.&”—Oprah Daily (Best New Books to Read This Spring)&“Sleek and darkly comical . . . with the melancholic wit and whimsy of Miranda July.&”—The Boston GlobeCross the jet bridge with Linda, a frequent flyer with an unusual obsession, in this &“audaciously imagined and surprisingly tender&” (Rachel Yoder, author of Nightbitch) debut novel by the acclaimed author of Out There.Linda is doing her best to lead a life that would appear normal to the casual observer. Weekdays, she earns $20 an hour moderating comments for a video-sharing platform, then rides the bus home to the windowless garage she rents on the outskirts of San Francisco. But on the last Friday of each month, she indulges her true passion, taking BART to SFO for a round-trip flight to a regional hub. The destination is irrelevant, because each trip means a new date with a handsome stranger—a stranger whose intelligent windscreens, sleek fuselages, and powerful engines make Linda feel a way that no human ever could. . . .Linda knows that she can&’t tell anyone she&’s sexually obsessed with planes. Nor can she reveal her belief that it&’s her destiny to &“marry&” one of her suitors, uniting with her soulmate plane for eternity. But when an opportunity arises to hasten her dream of eternal partnership, and the carefully balanced elements of her life begin to spin out of control, she must choose between maintaining the trappings of normalcy and launching herself headlong toward the love she&’s always dreamed of.Both subversive and unexpectedly heartwarming, Sky Daddy hijacks the classic love story, exploring desire, fate, and the longing to be accepted for who we truly are.
Sky in the Pie
by Roger McGoughWaiter, there's a sky in my pie!Roger McGough has cooked up a delicious feast of poems. This spicy collection contains only the finest ingredients - wit, sparkle and thought-provoking insight from a very superior source. Get ready to have your tastebuds tickled!Warning: some poems will make you choke with laughter, some need to be chewed very carefully.