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JIM!: Six True Stories about One Great Artist: James Marshall
by Jerrold ConnorsA picture book biography of the late, great James Marshall—illustrator of Miss Nelson is Missing and the George and Martha series—and as clever, delightful, and daring as Jim himselfAuthor and illustrator James Marshall let kids in on the joke. He knew little kids were smart, and he didn't talk down to them in his stories. He was right—kids loved his picture books. Decades after his death, the characters he illustrated—Miss Nelson, Viola Swamp, George and Martha, Goldilocks, Fox and His Friends—are still beloved. James Marshall should be at least as famous as his characters, and now he is, in his own picture book biography. Created in an irreverent style inspired by James Marshall's own art and storytelling, this delightful biography, featuring James as a fox, celebrates in both form and content what made James—&“Jim&” to his friends—so talented, funny, and special, and what has made his tales last. This time, Jim is the main character.&“Funny and filled with [insights.]&” —Booklist, starred review &“A better bio of Jim could hardly exist.&” —Kirkus, starred review &“Poignantly, comically human.&” —Publishers Weekly
Marked by Moonlight (The Moon Chasers #1)
by Sophie Jordan&“A riveting plot, steeping with sultry sexual tension and unforgettable love scenes&” (Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author), makes this first entry in the Moon Chasers series an unforgettable paranormal romance. Claire Morgan has always been the quiet one: a shy, mousy schoolteacher, overlooked and unwanted. Until one day, out of nowhere, she wakes up a whole new woman—bold, wild, passionate...and impossible to ignore. When Gideon March tells her she was bitten by a werewolf, Claire doesn&’t want to believe the brutally handsome stranger. Sure, she was attacked by a nasty dog in a back alley, but this guy insists he&’s a member of an underground society of lycan hunters and his mission is to kill her. But Claire and Gideon are bound by a desire they can&’t resist. And if they can&’t break the curse by the next full moon, Claire&’s soul will be lost forever and Gideon will be forced to end the woman who is dangerously close to devouring him, heart and soul.
Feeders: A Novel
by Matt SerafiniFrom &“one of the best new voices in horror fiction&” (Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Award–winning author), this darkly satirical supernatural thriller follows a would-be influencer whose dreams of online fame spiral into nightmare territory when she encounters a mysterious and dangerous social media platform—perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Joe Hill.When a video depicting the brutal murder of a former classmate leaks online, Kylie Bennington&’s—whose dreams of becoming a successful influencer remain frustratingly elusive—curiosity gets the better of her, leading to the discovery of an off-the-grid social media app called MonoLife. As it turns out, there are certain cryptic rules in the user agreement that must be adhered to, such as interacting with other users at least twice daily or risk losing it all…and never, ever speaking of MonoLife&’s existence to non-users or risk dire consequences. For this is a platform that primarily rewards the worst in human behavior, and which begins chipping away at Kylie&’s sanity across post after post for an ever-increasing audience of immoral fans. Now Kylie&’s going to find out just how far she&’s willing to go on her unyielding rise to the top—even if that means coming face-to-face with the frightening and ruthless forces behind MonoLife, who see all from deep within the shadows…
Economics in Plain English: Definitions. Examples. Uses. (Financial Literacy Guide Series)
by David A MayerBecome fluent in the language of money and advance of your financial goals with this clear, straightforward guide to essential definitions and easy-to-understand explanations of all the economic terminology you need to know.Understanding the economy so you can effectively manage your money is not an easy job, and it&’s made even more complicated by the specific, complex terminology. Even the most financially responsible people can wonder how economic forces impact their personal finance. Now, Economics in Plain English has the answers. Inside you&’ll find straight-forward explanations of 350 economic terms ranging from production, markets and consumer behaviors to banking and monetary policies and more! This quick and easy-to-use glossary teaches you what the term means, how the concept works, and how it is used. Read through the chapters for a solid primer in economics and refer back to specific definitions as needed when reviews financial reports, forecasts, and documents.
Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle-Based Adventure Travel (Overland Journal)
by Scott BradyTravel off the grid and explore the world with this ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel, perfect for beginner and intermediate adventurers alike.Overlanding 101 is the first and ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel. Authored by renowned adventure traveler Scott Brady and the editors at Overland Journal, this book puts you in the driver&’s seat, taking you through all aspects of overland travel. From vehicle selection and preparation to navigation and outdoor travel skills, and much more, beginner and intermediate travelers will find all instruction and motivation necessary to overland like a pro. Overlanding is about the journey, not the destination. It&’s about exploring remote locations, off-roading, and camping, where the journey is the principal goal of the travel. This book equips you with everything you need to know to confidently embark on your overlanding adventures. It also offers inspiring stories, making it a must-have for getting off-road and off the grid.
Hollywood High: A Totally Epic, Way Opinionated History of Teen Movies
by Bruce HandyFrom a longtime Vanity Fair writer and editor, a delightfully entertaining, intelligent, and illuminating history and tribute to teen movies—from Rebel Without a Cause to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and on to John Hughes, Mean Girls, The Hunger Games, and more.What influence did Francis Ford Coppola have on George Lucas&’s American Graffiti? And Lucas on John Singleton&’s Boyz n the Hood? How does teenage sexuality in Fast Times at Ridgemont High compare to Twilight? Which teen movies pass the Bechdel test? Why is Mean Girls actually the last great teen film of the 20th century? In the same way that Peter Biskind&’s Easy Riders, Raging Bulls connects the films of the 1970s to the period&’s cultural upheaval, and David Hadju&’s Positively 4th Street tells the story of the sixties through the emergence of folk music, Bruce Handy&’s Hollywood High situates iconic teen movies within their times and reveals the intriguing stories, artists, and passions behind their creation. These films aren&’t merely beloved stories; they reflect teens&’ growing economic and cultural influence, societal panics, and shifting perceptions of youth in America. Much more than a nostalgia trip, Hollywood High is a lively, provocative, and affectionate cultural history, spanning nearly one hundred years. Handy, an acclaimed journalist and critic who spent two decades at Vanity Fair, examines the defining films of each generation and builds connections between them. From the Andy Hardy classics (1937–1946) to the iconic Rebel Without a Cause (1955); Beach Party series (1963–1968); American Graffiti (1973); Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982); the John Hughes touchstones Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink, and Ferris Bueller&’s Day Off (1984–1986); Boyz N the Hood (1991); Mean Girls (2004); the Twilight saga (2008–2012); and The Hunger Games series (2012–2015); this is a captivating deep dive into the world of teen movies that captures their sweeping history and influence. We&’ll hear from icons James Dean, Annette Funicello, George Lucas, Amy Heckerling, John Hughes, Molly Ringwald, John Singleton, Tina Fey, and Kristen Stewart, and discover why the most timeless teen movies resonate across generations.
Flushed Away Water Park: Field Trip Edition (The Very Worst Ever #8)
by Andy NonamusA very unlucky kid splashes into a field trip at the water park in the eighth book in The Very Worst Ever chapter book series![REDACTED] and his friends can&’t wait for a fun day at PP Pools. It gets them out of school and the exciting destination is home to the Whirlpool—the longest, twistiest waterslide around! But when the gang arrives, they don&’t find sparkling pools and animal-shaped floaties. Instead, they&’re in for a day of murky pools, unfinished rides, and a silly pool-owner who believes mermaids live in his park. Is their field trip totally sunk? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Very Worst Ever chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Vanishings: The Wythic Wood Mysteries Series, Book One (The Wythic Wood Mysteries Series)
by Catharina SteelFor fans of Amanda Foody and Debbie Watson comes a magical adventure story about an twelve-year-old girl who will do anything to help a friend—but could use a lesson or two in looking before she leaps.Tilly&’s friend Michael disappeared from Wythic Wood a year ago, and he&’s still missing. Convinced that no one&’s searching for him, Tilly convinces her gran to allow her to spend the summer with Opa, their family&’s magical teacher and wizard, at his home in Clayton Forest—which just so happens to be right next to Wythic Wood. In Clayton Forest, alongside her twin cousins, Jess and Zach, Tilly meets magical beings like fairies and gnomes, gets lessons in potion-making and a goblin style of martial arts called Gobight fighting, and starts to understand her own magic better. But none of this excitement distracts her from her real goal, and with Jess and Zach at her side, she soon embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about Michael&’s vanishing. But as usual, impulsive Tilly doesn&’t exactly think ahead—and she and her cousins soon find themselves hunted by the Witch of Wythic Wood and the creatures under her command. An enchanting escapade perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and The Wingfeather Saga, Vanishings is a tale of friendship and teamwork in a realm where magic can be wielded for both good and evil purposes.
Build Financial Software with Generative AI (From Scratch)
by Christopher Kardell Mark BrouwerBuild working and regulation-compliant financial software—from scratch!The software used by banks, trading firms, and other financial services has special requirements at every level, from securing the UI to making sure backend services comply with a host of regulations. Build Financial Software with Generative AI (From Scratch) shows you how to deliver full stack financial services software—and how generative AI can make you even more productive. In Build Financial Software with Generative AI (From Scratch) you will: • Explore the core concepts of FinTech • Speed development with generative AI tools • Develop and deploy containerized services • Create and document APIs • Effectively visualize your data In Build Financial Software with Generative AI (From Scratch) you&’ll build working software for processing Automated Clearing House (ACH) files, a cornerstone technology of banking that moves trillions of dollars every year. You&’ll work with generative AI technology throughout the full stack application, including researching the tech for your application, spinning up a bare bone starting project, answering domain questions, clarifying functionality, and troubleshooting. Along the way, you&’ll learn what sets FinTech projects apart from normal web apps. About the technology The financial industry is awash with regulatory and compliance challenges, complex technical requirements, and stringent security demands. There&’s a huge demand for developers who can create financial services software and this book will get you started. You&’ll build your own FinTech app from the ground up—with a big productivity boost from Generative AI! About the book Build Financial Software with Generative AI (From Scratch) guides you through modernizing a full-stack Automated Clearing House (ACH) application, layer-by-layer. You&’ll start with a quick review of FinTech basics and an introduction to GenAI tools. Then, you&’ll develop a data visualization dashboard with React, containerize components with Docker, create and refine APIs, implement backend processing, and even design a custom database. Throughout, you&’ll see how AI tools aid with coding, testing, research, security, documentation, and even Agile practices. What's inside • Learn the core concepts of FinTech development • Create and document APIs using Generative AI • Build an awesome data visualization dashboard About the reader Examples are in Python. No experience with generative AI or financial services required. About the author Christopher Kardell and Mark Brouwer have both spent more than 20 years working in the Fintech industry. Table of Contents Part 1 1 Exploring FinTech and generative AI 2 Parsing payments Part 2 3 Getting started with Docker 4 APIs: The piping between our components 5 Storing our ACH files 6 Taking the next step with Next.js 7 Our minimum viable product Part 3 8 Exceptions 9 Searching and auditing 10 Company information 11 International ACH transactions and OFAC scanning 12 Where to go from here
Hashtag Danger! (Transformers: EarthSpark)
by Ryder WindhamTransformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! Hashtag gets lured into a trap in this chapter book featuring a brand-new original story!When Hashtag sees a contest online to win a meet and greet with one of her favorite pop stars, she can&’t resist entering, despite the warnings from her Malto siblings. When she wins the prize, her Terran sister Twitch insists on going with her. The Maltos were right—the whole contest turns out to be a Decepticon trap! Can Hashtag and Twitch escape before it&’s too late? TRANSFORMERS © 2025 Hasbro. Transformers: EarthSpark TV series © 2025 Hasbro/Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Smoke in the Cypress: A Napoleonic Officer in New Orleans
by Owen PatakiA veteran of the Napoleonic Wars must travel from revolution-torn France to Louisiana to rescue a young noblewoman, but he is quickly ensnared in a complex web of political intrigue and violence in this thrilling historical fiction adventure.As the War of 1812 rages across early 19th-century America, Marcel Moreau, wounded in service with Napoleon's Grand Armée, must journey to New Orleans to find Celeste de Beaumais, a young aristocrat who has fled the aftermath of the French Revolution and has settled herself on a sprawling Louisiana plantation. Standing in Moreau's way are various factions in and around the historic French Quarter—soldiers, slave hunters, marooned slaves, and Jean Lafitte's notorious Baratarian pirates—all of whom have their own interests and enemies. As he ventures deeper into the city and the vast cypress swamps beyond, encountering elements of Creole culture and Louisiana voodoo, Moreau will find that circumstances are much more complex—and dangerous—than he could have imagined. Meanwhile, a massive English fleet appears on the horizon, causing panic in the city and desperation from the outgunned and outnumbered Louisiana militia. Hoping to benefit from his years of military experience with Napoleon's Grande Armée, these French-speaking Creole farmers and townsfolk, and their American allies, enlist Moreau to help train them for the coming battle of New Orleans. As he does what he can to help this motley resistance movement—led by General Andrew Jackson and bolstered by Jean Lafitte's Baratarians—Moreau soon comes up against another enemy. With the city's eyes on the battlefield, a ruthless plantation master plots his own designs. But those who've escaped his clutches have no plans to return to a life in chains and have formed their own resistance. Moreau must now decide where his experience and instincts must be put to the best use.
Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced (Transactions on Computer Systems and Networks)
by Govindakumar MadhavanThis book covers all aspects of machine learning (ML) from concepts and math to ML programming. ML concepts and the math associated with ML are written from an application perspective, rather than from a theoretical perspective. The book presents concepts and algorithms precisely as they are used in real-world applications, ensuring a seamless and practical understanding with no gap between theory and practice. In a distinctive approach, the book's content is complemented by video lectures whose details can be found inside the book. This innovative approach offers readers a multimedia learning experience, accommodating different learning preferences, and reinforcing the material through visual and auditory means. If you are new to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, this could be the first book you read and the first video course you take.
Management von Risiko, Nachhaltigkeit und KI in der Beschaffung
by Wanja Wellbrock Daniela LudinDurch geopolitische Spannungen, Naturkatastrophen, Lieferkettenunterbrechungen, Compliance-Risiken und gesetzliche Anforderungen müssen Unternehmen schnell und flexibel auf Veränderungen reagieren und gleichzeitig nachhaltige und verantwortungsbewusste Entscheidungen treffen. Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende, interdisziplinäre Übersicht über die aktuellen Herausforderungen und zukunftsweisenden Strategien im Beschaffungsmanagement und liefert neue Impulse für die Gestaltung eines verantwortungsbewussten und resilienten Einkaufs. Durch die vielfältigen Beiträge aus Wissenschaft und Praxis wurde eine fundierte Grundlage geschaffen, um die Resilienz, Nachhaltigkeit und technologische Exzellenz im Einkauf weiter zu fördern.
Critical Thinking Across Disciplines, Vol. 2: Applications in the Digital Age
by Robert J. Sternberg Weihua NiuThis edited collection takes a multidisciplinary approach to critical thinking, drawing together leading experts to examine its application to contemporary societal issues including AI, misinformation, and health communication. Where Volume 1 initiated a dialogue between disciplines to enable a deeper understanding of critical thinking, Volume 2 considers how we might best apply critical-thinking skills to meet challenges in our everyday lives. Drawing together leading experts from disciplines including psychology, philosophy, education, and creativity studies, the book&’s authors consider topics ranging from conspiracy beliefs and bio-ethics, to multiculturalism and social justice. This compelling work offers fresh insights for students, scholars and those with a general interest in the application and development of critical thinking skills.
The Starving Saints: A Novel
by Caitlin Starling“As brilliant as it is bizarre. From the very first page you know you are in the hands of an author at the height of their abilities. . . . This is the unhinged cannibal book of my dreams—and my nightmares.” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in DrowningFrom the nationally bestselling author of The Luminous Dead and The Death of Jane Lawrence, a transfixing fever dream of medieval horror following three women in a besieged castle that descends ravenously into madness under the spell of mysterious, godlike visitors.Aymar Castle has been under siege for six months. Food is running low and there has been no sign of rescue. But just as the survivors consider deliberately thinning their number, the castle stores are replenished. The sick are healed. And the divine figures of the Constant Lady and her Saints have arrived, despite the barricaded gates, offering succor in return for adoration.Soon, the entire castle is under the sway of their saviors, partaking in intoxicating feasts of terrible origin. The war hero Ser Voyne gives her allegiance to the Constant Lady. Phosyne, a disorganized, paranoid nun-turned-sorceress, races to unravel the mystery of these new visitors and exonerate her experiments as their source. And in the bowels of the castle, a serving girl, Treila, is torn between her thirst for a secret vengeance against Voyne and the desperate need to escape from the horrors that are unfolding within Aymar’s walls.As the castle descends into bacchanalian madness—forgetting the massed army beyond its walls in favor of hedonistic ecstasy—these three women are the only ones to still see their situation for what it is. But they are not immune from the temptations of the castle’s new masters… or each other; and their shifting alliances and entangled pasts bring violence to the surface. To save the castle, and themselves, will take a reimagining of who they are, and a reorganization of the very world itself.
Unfinished Portrait: A Novel
by Agatha Christie Mary WestmacottAn unforgettable tale of a woman at her most vulnerable by Agatha Christie, written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott.Agatha Christie, famous for her ingenious crime novels, also wrote about crimes of the heart. Written under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christie’s tales of romantic suspense further explore the human psychology she was so intrigued by, freed from the expectations of her mystery fans. Bereft of the three people she has held most dear—her mother, her husband and her daughter—Celia is on the verge of suicide. Then one night on an exotic island, she meets Larraby, a successful portrait painter. Through a long night of talk, she reveals she is afraid to commit herself to a second chance at happiness with another person, yet is not brave enough to face life alone. Can Larraby help Celia come to terms with the past, or will they part ways, her outcome still uncertain? Unfinished Portrait is both poignant and personal, borrowing details from the author’s own life to create an unforgettable and bittersweet love story.
The Lost Voice: A Memoir
by Greta MorganA poignant, tenacious memoir by musician Greta Morgan chronicling how she rediscovered her artistic voice after losing her ability to sing.In 2019, Greta Morgan was on the rise. She was a touring member of Vampire Weekend, performed with Jenny Lewis, and garnered critical acclaim with her own musical projects. But in March 2020, after contracting Covid-19, she was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological disorder with no known cure that left her unable to sing. Her once crystalline voice now reduced to a hush, she saw her career come to an abrupt standstill.Beyond the physical ramifications, what does it mean to cultivate a true voice? Morgan’s loss launches her into a journey of grief and self-discovery, forcing her to broaden her artistic horizons and reconstruct her sense of self. Her narrative takes us on a whirlwind tour of music studios, band buses, and celebrity-filled backstage parties, but it also takes us to the red canyons of Utah and the spacious wilderness of the American Southwest. In these vast landscapes, Morgan finds unexpected community. In the silence, she learns how to listen to parts of herself she has neglected.Questioning the purpose of creativity and what defines artistic passion, The Lost Voice is a raw and intimate portrait of grief, self-discovery, and the choice to keep living and creating.
Zarina Divided
by Reem FaruqiFrom the award-winning author of Unsettled, Reem Faruqi, comes a stirring coming-of-age story about a Muslim girl who, during the Partition of India, must learn to cope with loss, guilt, and change in order to grow. Perfect for fans of Amil and the After and The Partition Project and inspired by real-life events."A simultaneously gentle and gripping story led by a strong-willed protagonist eager to advocate for herself in a changing world." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)You can notice differencesif you look really close,which lately everyoneseems to be doing.Zarina loves her life in Poona, India. She spends her days happily hanging out with her best friends, Geeta and Jahana, and playing with her three brothers. However, Zarina and her family are given unsettling news: Muslims and Hindus are to separate by religion. Hindus are expected to stay in India, while Muslims are expected to move to a new land, Pakistan.Zarina is heartbroken at having to move away from all she knows and loves, and after the frightening journey to Pakistan, she feels unsure that the unfamiliar country will ever feel like home. When an accident happens that leaves Zarina grappling with extreme guilt, she decides it’s best to attend boarding school far away, much to the protest of her mom. Will a fresh start at a new school give Zarina the chance to thrive in Pakistan, or will the divisions within herself and her family continue to widen?From award-winning author Reem Faruqi comes a heartening coming-of-age story, inspired by her grandmother’s life, that reminds us that through overwhelming change can come the most beautiful growth.Praise for Zarina Divided:"Written in verse, the poetic form flows smoothly and creates an immersive and emotional journey... to effectively punctuate the formative depth of Zarina’s experience. This moving and ultimately hopeful work is perfect for readers who might be slightly young for Hiranandani’s The Night Diary." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Reem's deftness with the pen allows the reader to get into the heart of the experiences of a child facing conflict first hand." —Upasna Kakroo, CEO of Peerbagh"A heartfelt novel with a wise and enduring message for all time." —Shirin Shamsi, author of Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story"Another homerun from Reem Faruqi... A great beacon of hope [shines] in this lovely novel in verse." —Meg Eden, award-winning author of Good Different"A poignant, emotional journey inspired by the author’s grandmother’s life that explores displacement, identity, and resilience." —Kiran Razzak Khan, Anokhi Life magazine "In her trademark style, Faruqi has woven yet another poignant story about how hope and beauty can be found even amongst the most difficult circumstances." —Thushanthi Ponweera, award-winning author of I Am Kavi
Whistle: A Novel
by Linwood Barclay“Terrific.”— Stephen King on WhistleNew York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay enters new territory with a supernatural chiller in which a woman and her young son move to a small town looking for a fresh start, only to be haunted by disturbing events and strange visions when they find a mysterious train set in a storage shed.Evil has a one track mind....Annie Blunt has had an unimaginably terrible year. First, her husband was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident, then one of the children’s books she’s built her writing and illustrating career on ignited a major scandal. Desperate for a fresh start, she moves with her son Charlie to a charming small town in upstate New York where they can begin to heal.But Annie’s year is about to get worse.Bored and lonely in their isolated new surroundings, Charlie is thrilled when he finds a forgotten train set in a locked shed on their property. Annie is glad to see Charlie happy, but there’s something unsettling about his new toy. Strange sounds wake Annie in the night—she could swear she hears a train, but there isn’t an active track for miles—and bizarre things begin happening in the neighborhood. Worse, Annie can’t seem to stop drawing a disturbing new character that has no place in a children’s book.Grief can do strange things to the mind, but Annie is beginning to think she’s walked out of one nightmare straight into another, only this one is far more terrifying…
Sins of Survivors: A Carter Brothers Novel (Blair Underwood Presents #1)
by Blair Underwood Joe McCleanHarlem Shuffle meets The Godfather in this fierce and dazzling crime family saga presented by award-winning actor and producer Blair Underwood and written by filmmaker Joe McClean, set in the Black Bottom neighborhood of Detroit in the dark and dangerous days of the 1930s. In 1908 Alabama, precocious young Benjamin Carter brings deadly consequences down upon his father’s head when he dares to use a white drinking fountain instead of the "colored" one.With his fierce and protective older brother Jasper, Ben escapes Alabama, joining the Great Migration to Black Bottom, Detroit’s flourishing Black neighborhood. There, the brothers rise from the ashes to become kingpins of this new community, owning businesses, playing politics, and diving into Detroit's violent criminal underbelly.\Through their wit and grit, Ben and Jasper establish the Carter dynasty, securing a prosperous future for their families. But heavy are the heads that wear the crowns. Seeing their children come of age, young men and women fueled by ambitions of their own, the brothers clash over which direction to steer the Carter empire.With the scent of brotherly discontent, competing Detroit power players will use every advantage—and weakness—to bring the family to its knees.In Sins of Survivors, Hollywood legend Blair Underwood and Joe McClean have created a scorching crime saga featuring a dynamic cast of characters—a thrilling and cinematic story about family and what it means for a Black community to not just survive, but thrive.
Courtroom Drama: A Novel
by Neely Tubati AlexanderLegally Blonde and Jury Duty meet The Real Housewives in this high-stakes courtroom love story—a sexy and sweet but heartfelt novel about friendship, romance, and reality television from the acclaimed author of Love Buzz and In a Not So Perfect World.Sydney Parks thinks she might be the first person in the world to look forward to serving jury duty. When Margot Kitsch, an OG cast member of the hit reality show Authentic Moms of Malibu is arrested after the untimely death of her cast member husband, Joe, Sydney knows being selected for the jury is the most interesting thing that ever happened to her. However, it doesn’t take long for Sydney to realize that being part of a sequestered jury in a high-profile case is not at all what legal dramas had led her to expect—especially when she learns that her childhood best friend, Damon, whom she hasn't seen in ten years, is also a jury member.As the trial wears on, Sydney realizes there's a lot more to the case than she first thought. And there's also a lot more to Damon—she soon finds herself falling under his spell despite the court’s instructions not to fraternize. His tendency to break the rules and find adventure is hard to resist in their otherwise dull juror's world. But getting close to Damon also means having to face the complicated reasons their friendship abruptly ended just when they were on the precipice of something more.With all the drama in and out of the courtroom, how is Sydney supposed to ignore the fraught history between them? How is she supposed to avoid him when he’s sitting next to her in the jury box every day with his broad shoulders and intoxicating smell? And how is she supposed to ensure Margot gets a fair trial if her unfinished business with Damon causes the mistrial of the century?
In Case You Read This
by Edward UnderhillFrom acclaimed author Edward Underhill comes a trans rom-com about serendipity, chance encounter, and the ultimate missed connection. This joyful celebration of queer love and found family is perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Emery Lee, and Julian Winters.Arden isn’t excited about moving. Los Angeles was an easy place to fit in and find a supportive queer community. But Winifred, Michigan? That sounds like a much more difficult place to exist.Pasadena, California, is the perfect city for Gabe’s reinvention. Everyone knew everything about him in small-town Shelby, Illinois. Gabe, who wants to be out and proud, can’t wait to relocate.When Arden and Gabe randomly meet in the lobby of a motel in Nebraska, it feels like fate. Both are trans, but more importantly, both are huge fans of the band Damaged Pixie Dream Boi. Clearly, the universe is trying to tell them something. Right?But after an incredible evening of hanging out, the pair part ways only knowing the other’s first name. And as both boys struggle to adjust to their new homes, their thoughts keep being drawn back to their time together. Is one perfect night enough to bring Arden and Gabe back to each other, or will the boys need some help to find each other again?
The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine
by Brendan O'MearaOn the 50th anniversary of American Track and Field icon Steve Prefontaine’s tragic death comes an essential reappraisal of his life and legacy, a powerful work of narrative history exploring the forces and psychology that made Prefontaine great and separating the man from the myths. In the fifty years since his tragic death in a car crash, Steve Prefontaine has towered over American distance running. One of the most recognizable and charismatic figures to ever run competitively in the United States, Prefontaine has endured as a source of inspiration and fascination—a talent who presaged the American running boom of the late 1970s and helped put Nike on the map as the brand’s first celebrity-athlete face.Now on the anniversary of his untimely death, author Brendan O’Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction podcast, offers a fresh, definitive retelling of Prefontaine’s life, revisiting one of the most enigmatic figures in American sports with a twenty-first-century lens. Through over a hundred and fifty original interviews with family, friends, teammates, and competitors, this long-overdue reappraisal of Prefontaine—the first such exhaustive treatment in almost thirty years—provides never-before-told stories about the unique talent, innovative mental strength, and personal struggles that shaped Prefontaine on and off the track. Bringing new depth to an athlete long eclipsed by his brash, aggressive running style and the heartbreak of his death at twenty-four, O’Meara finds the man inside the myth, scrutinizing a legacy that has shaped American sports culture for decades.What emerges is a singular portrait of a distinctly American talent, a story written in the pines and firs of the Pacific Northwest back when running was more blue-collar love than corporate pursuit—the story of a runner whose short life casts a long, fast shadow.
Abigail and Alexa Save the Wedding: A Novel
by Lian DolanEveryone loves—and hates—a big fancy wedding! From the author of Lost and Found in Paris and The Marriage Sabbatical comes a champagne-sparkling summer read about two very different women planning their children’s wedding in glamorous Montecito, California.You’re invited...to a delightful modern comedy of manners about two moms, the best-laid plans, and one very memorable wedding.Penelope and Chase make a lovely couple. She’s a bubbly Southern California girl with killer work ethic. Chase is smart and charming and has political aspirations. They’re planning a spectacular California wedding, wrapped in peonies and thousands of little white lights, soaked in custom cocktails and romantic hashtags. Everyone’s excited about Penny and Chase’s wedding—except their mothers.The Mother of the Bride, suave Greek-born Alexa Diamandis, doesn’t understand why any woman would get married. Ever! Raised in Athens and now perfectly situated in sun-splashed Montecito, California, she raised Penny as single mother by choice, supported by Lord Simon Fox, her old college friend who just happens to be an English aristocrat, and a wealthy circle of lady friends who call themselves the Merry Widows.The Mother of the Groom, Abigail Blakeman, is a garden club stalwart firmly planted in coastal Connecticut. She thinks the whole enterprise would be so much easier if the wedding was at their golf club. Especially because the Blakeman’s fortunes have taken a turn for the worse—not that you would ever know it by looking at Abigail. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, but it is everything. But when a sudden twist of fate calls them into action, these two very different women are forced to take over the wedding planning. Despite their differences, Alexa and Abigail charge in to save the day. How far will two moms go to make their children’s dream wedding a reality?
Hardly Creatures: Poems
by Rob Macaisa Colgate"Dazzling. . . . An extraordinary document in care, mutual aid, and access."—Claudia Rankine An imaginative and unforgettable debut poetry collection about the joys and complexities of the disability community from 2024 Ruth Lilly fellow Rob Macaisa Colgate. Brilliant and innovative, Rob Macaisa Colgate’s debut poetry collection, Hardly Creatures, takes the form—visually and metaphorically—of an accessible art museum. Through nine sections that act as gallery rooms, the book shepherds the reader through the radiance and mess of the disability community. At the heart of the collection is an exploration and recognition of access intimacy. Marked with universal access symbols to guide the way, poems mimic sensory rooms, tactile replicas, benches for resting, and more; “the body of a poem” itself is reimagined through formal experimentation, as abecedarians are scrambled out of order and sestinas are pressurized into new sequences. These poems also play with pop culture allusions, social media posts, and the infinite possibilities within queer love and deep friendships. With lyrical clarity and attention to language, Hardly Creatures reaches out and offers inventive, heartfelt insights for all readers, and celebrates the disability community through the lens of a visionary new voice in poetry.