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Appearance and Identity Crisis in Modern Indian History: The Third Design (1857 A.D. – 2014 A.D.) (Routledge Studies in Modern History)
by Jeevan Jyoti ChakarawartiChakarawarti explores the history of Indian eunuchs from the Mughal empire’s fall following the mutiny of 1857 A.D. to the Supreme Court of India’s historic ruling in 2014 A.D.This book examines the social, political, economic, and religious aspects of Indian eunuchs’ lives, providing a true narrative of this marginalized group that has been neglected for centuries. It contains detailed stories of Indian eunuchs from the 1857 uprising to the historic decision to grant them the title of third gender in the Supreme Court of India in 2014. This includes the actual account of the court proceedings and how this decision brought about an enormous transition to their lives by granting them fundamental rights under the Constitution of India and the right to self-identification of their gender as male, female, or third gender.This book serves as an important resource for scholars of Gender Studies, Transgender Studies, and Subaltern History, and especially for those who are interested in Transgender Studies in modern Indian history.
Arcana: The Lost Heirs (Arcana)
by Sam Prentice-JonesAn Indies Introduce SelectionDebut author/illustrator Sam Prentice-Jones explores fighting against your destiny and reconciling the actions of your ancestors in Arcana: The Lost Heirs, a tarot-inspired fantasy graphic novel for young adults.James, Daphne, Koko, and Sonny have all grown up surrounded by magic in the Arcana, an organization of witches that protects the magical world, run by the mysterious and secretive Majors. Eli Jones, however, hadn’t even known other witches existed . . . until he stumbled into James. As James introduces him to the world of the Arcana, Eli finds the family he never had and a blossoming romance with James.The five new friends soon realize that sinister things are afoot, and everything may not be what it seems at the Arcana. When the group delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the deaths of their parents and the Majors’ rise to power, they discover that they’re at the center of a curse—one they’ve just unwittingly set into motion. As the friends search for answers, they’ll have to confront the cursed legacy that links them in hopes of freeing their futures.
Are You Happy?: Stories
by Lori Ostlund"[A] piercing collection . . . These stories will dazzle readers." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"These nine startling stories capture the subtleties of feeling—and being made to feel—out of place . . .. Ostlund proves herself a master of the form."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Nine exquisite stories that explore class, desire, identity, and the specter of violence that looms daily over women and the LGBTQ+ community. An aspiring veterinarian survives a plane crash and starts life over in California. A woman mourns the loss of her childhood friend&’s innocence and rethinks justice. A queer teacher's sense of safety in the classroom is destroyed. With settings ranging from small-town Minnesota to New Mexico, from bars and bedrooms to a furniture store and a community college, Are You Happy? casts a spotlight on people who try—and often fail—to make peace with their pasts while navigating their present relationships and notions of self. In prose that is evocative and restrained, unpredictable and masterful, Lori Ostlund offers a darkly humorous and compassionate examination of America&’s preoccupation with loneliness, happiness, guns, and violence.
As We Bloom: Wisdom from Extraordinary Everyday Women and Gender Nonconforming People
by Mia Bolton"...a luminous, heartfelt journey into resilience, identity, and collective healing." — Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato, Writer and Wishing Shelf Book Award Winner
Athlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports
by Nicole Melleby Jess Vosseteig Katherine Locke and Nicole MellebyAthlete is agender. Athlete can mean anyone. "Part memoir, part manifesto" (Booklist) this book revels in the achievements of strong, passionate, and determined LGBTQ+ athletes across every age, level, and field of sports. Find your strength in: Adam Rippon&’s unbelievable journey from figure-skating Olympic alternate to the first openly gay Olympic medalist in his sport; CeCé Telfer&’s career as a trans track star and her unwavering commitment to run for the future freedom of trans athletes; em dickson&’s relationship to eir gender identity and how sailing, a sport that doesn&’t categorize athletes by gender, helped em embrace eir power and identity, and many other invaluable true stories. Featuring testimonies by world-class athletes and award-winning children&’s book authors, as well as profiles on culture-defining figures like Megan Rapinoe and Billie Jean King, Athlete Is Agender is a lifesaving book not to be missed. This book is for: · LGBTQIA+ kids, teens, tweens, and adults · Athletes and sports fans · Readers looking to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community · Parents of gay kids and other LGBTQIA+ youth · Educators looking for advice about the LGBTQIA+ community TITLE IX UPDATE Laws are constantly being debated, repealed, and fought for. On January 9th, 2025, a federal court in Kentucky argued that transgender and nonbinary students should not be covered by Title IX protections, rolling back the 2021 order from then-Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. Right now, schools are currently required to follow the old version of Title IX, which does not include a section on transgender athletes. It's up to us to keep pushing to get those protections back for transgender students. For transgender athletes reading this, the most powerful thing you can do is to be true to yourself, stay informed, and be sure to vote in every election you are eligible for. ★ A Junior Library Guild Selection
Atravesados: Essays on Queer Latinx Young Adult Literature (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Trevor Boffone and Cristina HerreraContributions by Frederick Luis Aldama, Trevor Boffone, T. Jackie Cuevas, Cristina Herrera, Alexander Lalama, Angel Daniel Matos, Regina Marie Mills, Joseph Isaac Miranda, Jesus Montaño, Domino Renee Pérez, Regan Postma-Montaño, Cristina Rhodes, and Sonia Alejandra RodríguezAtravesados: Essays on Queer Latinx Young Adult Literature shows how Latinx queer YA writers discard the “same old story,” and offer critical representations of queerness that broaden YA writing and insist on the presence of queer teens of color. Atravesados draws on foundational Chicana queer theorist Gloria Anzaldúa’s notion of “atravesados” to speak to the spectrum of queer youth Latinidades as they materialize in YA literature. Los atravesados, according to Anzaldúa, are “the squint-eyed, the perverse, the queer, the troublesome, the mongrel, the mulato, the half-breed, the half dead; in short, those who cross over, pass over, or through the confines of the ‘normal.’” Los atravesados reside in the borderlands space of ni de aquí ni de allá, neither here nor there, present yet liminal, their queerness the very source of both frustration and empowerment, a paradox of joy and tragedy. Although written in 1987, Anzaldúa’s theory speaks to the realities of queer Latinx teens that fill the pages of YA literature well into the twenty-first century. Characters such as Juliet from Gabby Rivera’s Juliet Takes a Breath, Aaron from Adam Silvera’s More Happy Than Not, or the titular Chulito from Charles Rice-Gonzales’s novel encompass the highs, lows, and everything in-betweenness of queer Latinx teen lived experiences. This collection tells their stories.Contributors speak to the spectrum of queer youth Latinidades as they materialize in YA literature, paying close attention to representation and the ways youth are portrayed—whether accurate or stereotypical. Close attention is paid to books that succeed in broadening the field of YA, highlighting authors that draw from their own lived experiences and situate strong, fully developed characters. Taken together, these essays move beyond the page, explaining to readers why representation and authenticity matter in YA literature, as well as the far-reaching effects they can have for real world queer Latinx teens.
Au risque d'un scandale (Un mystère signé Cole McGinnis)
by Rhys FordS&’être amouraché de Kim Jae-Min n&’est pas facile tous les jours, surtout avec la réserve de Jae sur une existence où il serait ouvertement homosexuel. Pour sa part, Cole McGinnis, ancien flic reconverti en détective privé, est dans un tout autre état d&’esprit. Ça ne l&’empêche pourtant pas de comprendre d&’où lui vient son raisonnement. Un Coréen moyen n&’affirme pas sa sexualité, du moins pas à la vue de tous. Malheureusement, Cole ne dispose pas du temps nécessaire pour s&’occuper du conflit intérieur de Jae. Il a une mission à accomplir. Scarlet, chanteuse de son état, réclame son aide pour retrouver Park Dae-Hoon, un homme gay qui a disparu depuis presque deux décennies. Cole se voit plonger dans le cercle délicat de la bourgeoisie coréenne, où les obligations et la politique demandent le sacrifie du bonheur personnel au profit de la sauvegarde d&’un empire financier. En peu de temps, les corps commencent sans suite logique à s&’empiler. À chaque avancée de Cole vers la localisation de Park Dae-Hoon, une nouvelle personne trouve la mort. À ce rythme, l&’un de ses proches pourrait bien être le suivant sur la liste du meurtrier.
Awakened
by A.E. OsworthA coven of trans witches battles an evil AI in the magical coming-of-middle-age romp about love, loss, drag shows, and late capitalism. On a morning much like any other, 30-something queer Brooklynite Wilder makes a miraculous discovery: suddenly, as if by magic, they can understand every language in the world. Dazed and disconnected, Wilder is found and taken in by a small coven of trans witches who have all become Awakened with mystical powers of their own. Quibble, a handsome portal traveler, Artemis, the group&’s caretaker and seer, and Mary Margaret, a smart-ass teen with telekinetic powers all work to make the cagey and suspicious Wilder feel at home, both within their group and with the knowledge that magic is, in fact, real. Just as Wilder is finding their footing, a malicious AI threatens to dismantle the delicate balance of the coven and the world as they know it. The group scrambles to stay united as they question whether any consciousness—be it artificial, material, or magical—is too dangerous to exist.Awakened is a hilarious, thought-provoking reflection on the ways that we are responsible for creating our own realities, a story of finding community, and a meditation on what it means to have a body.
Backhanded Compliments: A Novel
by Katie ChandlerA steamy sapphic romance with a fantastical twist about two bitter tennis rivals who realize they are reluctant soulmates—perfect for fans of Expiration Dates and Here We Go Again. Juliette Ricci dreams of only one thing: being the best women&’s tennis player in the world. She&’s worked nonstop with her strict father/coach to prepare for her big chance in the Australian Open. Unfortunately, she&’ll be playing Lucky Luca Kacic, an aloof player whose unorthodox style and reigning popularity deeply irritate Juliette. For months they&’ve traded sly insults in their press conferences leading up to their showdown on the court, and their first ever match is the most anticipated of the season. But Juliette refuses to let her nerves—or Luca&’s annoyingly perfect abs—get the best of her. Meanwhile, Luca seemingly has everything Juliette desires but there&’s one thing missing from her life: love. When she shakes hands with Juliette after an agonizing match and sees her rival&’s name appear on her wrist, it feels like a cruel joke. Juliette is a spoiled, arrogant brat who wants absolutely nothing to do with Luca or a soulmate. But despite their personal and professional clashes, the two grow closer after late-night massages and one too many shots of limoncello. Their chemistry is tangible, but Luca&’s anxiety tells her that Juliette is just messing with her head to throw her off her game, and Juliette can&’t understand why Luca is so hot and cold. With the pressure of the world scrutinizing their every move, they will have to decide what&’s more important—being together or being number one.
Bad Creek
by Peyton June“June's debut is atmospheric and haunting, capturing the heart-pounding exhilaration of exchanging ghost stories around a campfire. The perfect spine-tingling read for summer!”—Tori Bovalino, author of My Throat an Open Grave Three lifelong friends confront restless ghosts and malevolent family secrets in this fierce, propulsive debut young adult horror novel. Iris, Gum, and Aidan are vacationing in Bad Creek, just like every summer. Except Iris’s older sister, Glory, drowned in the lake last year, and Iris can’t seem to move on; Gum is hiding his sexuality from his family while being viciously haunted by Glory’s rotting ghost; and Aidan is distraught over a drunken argument with Glory that he fears may have led to her death. When Iris sleepwalks to the dilapidated house that Glory obsessively sketched in her final days, she and the boys begin to uncover a sinister history in the very bones of the town. The trio must reckon with the events of last summer and uncover what lurks within Bad Creek before it takes Iris’s life next. Gripping and vengeful, Bad Creek confronts the intersection of religion, sexuality, and feminism, and forces readers to reckon with monsters in all their forms—human included.
Bea Mullins Takes a Shot
by Emily DeibertWhen a 7th grader is forced to join her school's hockey team, she discovers unexpected friendships and a budding crush on the team captain. This fierce and heartfelt queer romance explores the courage to face your fears, even when your dreams are on thin ice.Some goals are worth falling for. After a lifetime of humiliating sports experiences, Bea Mullins knows the best way to survive middle school is to stick to the sidelines. When PE is suddenly canceled, though, Bea is forced to join an after-school activity...which is how she ends up as a member of the Glenwood Geese, her middle school's first all-girls hockey team. Bea would be happy sitting on the bench, but she doesn't want to let down her best friend, Celia. Plus, the more time Bea spends on the rinks, the more she comes to enjoy her teammates, especially the incredibly talented--and incredibly cool--co-captain Gabi. But when low funding puts the Geese in danger of never playing again, Bea realizes she may lose everything she didn't know she wanted.A hilarious and heartfelt middle-grade contemporary about first crushes and fierce friendships from debut author Emily Deibert.
Bed and Breakup: A Novel (Dial Delights)
by Susie Dumond&“A small-town second-chance romance that celebrates the joy of art, food, and chosen family with a scorching hot love story impossible not to root for.&”—Amy Spalding, bestselling author of For Her Consideration Two exes reunite to fix up and sell the bed-and-breakfast that destroyed their marriage—because some dreams, no matter how dusty or broken, deserve a second chance.Their love story is a bit of a fixer-upper.As newlyweds, Molly and Robin made the Hummingbird Inn into a trendy destination for queer travelers in the quirky mountain town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. But when their career ambitions drove them apart, the young couple separated, handed over the property&’s upkeep to a management firm, and never looked back.Seven years later, Molly and Robin return to the Hummingbird Inn for very different reasons. Molly is an artist on the rise who&’s been commissioned to create pieces in Eureka Springs; Robin is a celebrity chef whose restaurants have gone belly-up. Both feel entitled to their shared property, furious that the other refuses to leave, and each resorts to a series of escalating pranks in the hopes of scaring the other off. When neither woman budges, they resolve to renovate the bed-and-breakfast together, sell it, and at last go their separate ways. But their work to restore the inn&’s vintage charm reignites memories—and chemistry—that make it hard to say goodbye.
Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950
by Eli ErlickExplore the trailblazing lives of 30 trans people who radically change everything you&’ve been told about transgender historyHighlighting influential individuals from 1850-1950 who are all but unknown today, Eli Erlick shares 30 remarkable stories from romance to rebellion and mystery to murder. These narratives chronicle the grit, joy, and survival of trans people long before gender became an everyday term.Organized into 4 parts paralleling today&’s controversies over gender identity (kids, activists, workers, and athletes), Before Gender introduces figures whose forgotten stories transform the discussionMark and David Ferrow, two of the first trans teens to access gender-affirming medical treatment following overwhelming support from their friends, family, and neighbors.Gerda von Zobeltitz, a trans countess who instigated an LGBTQ+ riot 40 years before Stonewall.Frank Williams, a young trans man who was fired from over a dozen jobs for his gender.Frances Anderson, the world&’s greatest female billiards player of the 1910s.Bold and visionary, Erlick&’s debut uncovers these lost stories from the depths of the archives to narrate trans lives in a way that has never been attempted before.
Beyond Personhood: An Essay in Trans Philosophy
by Talia Mae BettcherA bold intervention in the philosophical concepts of gender, sex, and selfBeyond Personhood provides an entirely new philosophical approach to trans experience, trans oppression, gender dysphoria, and the relationship between gender and identity. Until now, trans experience has overwhelmingly been understood in terms of two reductive frameworks: trans people are either &“trapped in the wrong body&” or they are oppressed by the gender binary. Both accounts misgender large trans constituencies while distorting their experience, and neither can explain the presentation of trans people as make-believers and deceivers or the serious consequences thereof. In Beyond Personhood, Talia Mae Bettcher demonstrates how taking this phenomenon seriously affords a new perspective on trans oppression and trans dysphoria—one involving liminal states of &“make-believe&” that bear positive possibilities for self-recognition and resistance. Undergirding this account is Bettcher&’s groundbreaking theory of interpersonal spatiality—a theory of intimacy and distance that requires rejection of the philosophical concepts of person, self, and subject. She argues that only interpersonal spatiality theory can successfully explain trans oppression and gender dysphoria, thus creating new possibilities for thinking about connection and relatedness. An essential contribution to the burgeoning field of trans philosophy, Beyond Personhood offers an intersectional trans feminism that illuminates transphobic, sexist, heterosexist, and racist oppressions, situating trans oppression and resistance within a much larger decolonial struggle. By refusing to separate theory from its application, Bettcher shows how a philosophy of depth can emerge from the everyday experiences of trans people, pointing the way to a reinvigoration of philosophy.
Big Love: The Undeniable Joy of Following Your Heart
by Scott StabileWHAT IS LOVE INVITING YOU TO DO RIGHT NOW? That’s the question Scott Stabile asks himself more than any other these days. When he finds himself mired in self-loathing, arguing with a loved one, or ready to pounce on an insulting online comment, this question invites answers from a generous heart rather than a fearful mind and leads to a much more peaceful way of being. Couldn’t we all use a little more peace? It’s no easy thing to live in a world with so much pain and suffering, and Scott has had his share of heartbreak. His parents were murdered when he was fourteen, his brother died from a heroin overdose, and Scott had to navigate years of shame around his sexuality. In Big Love, his insightful, refreshingly honest, and deeply relatable collection of essays, Scott relates these profound experiences, as well as everyday struggles and triumphs, in ways that are universally applicable, uplifting, and laugh-out-loud funny. Whether he writes about silencing shame, rebounding from failure, being with grief, or befriending your fears, his words will make you laugh, cry, and nod your head vigorously. Most importantly, they’ll remind you that love is a choice — the choice that makes real transformation possible in your life and our world.
Big Name Fan (A TV Detectives Novel)
by Ruthie Knox Annie MareWhen two A-list celebrities famous for their on-screen chemistry as TV detectives (think: sapphic Mulder and Scully, or queer Rizzoli and Isles) are reunited to investigate a real-life Hollywood murder, fans who have been &‘shipping the leading ladies for years might just get the ending they&’ve always wanted… Bexley Simon and Sam Farmer aren&’t detectives, but they play them on TV. Well, played, past tense. The iconic cult hit that was Craven&’s Daughter ended five years ago, and their friendship died along with it. Fans were disappointed that the pair&’s legendary chemistry went unfulfilled—and crushed that the actual spark between actresses Bex and Sam didn&’t pay off, either. The network never intended for two women to get romantic, in life or onscreen, despite the fans. But the bigger tragedy was the loss of their dear friend, makeup artist Jen Arnot, whose accidental death cast a pall over the series&’ last episodes. Now the network has decided on a reunion special, and Bex and Sam are thrust together once more as hosts of a rewatch podcast that will feature favorite episodes. Their first guest—a megawatt star who played a murder victim early on—drops a bombshell. Among the millions of pixels of fanfic written about the show online, one truly prolific author, known in the fiction world as the show&’s Big Name Fan, was an insider, almost certainly someone from the cast or crew. As the podcast moves along—and the spark between Bex and Sam threatens to burn down the studio—the pair realize they&’re faced with two actual mysteries: Who is their Big Name Fan? And was Jen&’s death an accident, or did someone want her dead? Sifting through clues as they question cast and crew, the duo will need to separate fact from fiction as they make their personal partnership into unmistakable canon . . .
Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book Biographies)
by Phil StamperGet to know Billy Porter—a multi-talented star who shines on Broadway, TV, and at dazzling red carpet events—with this collectible Little Golden Book that features gorgeous full-color illustrations on every page!Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are.Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of Lola in the Broadway hit Kinky Boots. His story of chasing his dream to be a performer comes to life in Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography. When you're Billy Porter, you dream big and you inspire others to love themselves!Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Lady Gaga• Rihanna• Zendaya• Elton John• Harry Belafonte
Biomythography Bayou (The Griot Project Book Series)
by Mel Michelle LewisWhen your stories flow from the brackish waters of the Gulf South, where the land and water merge, your narratives cannot be contained or constrained by the Eurocentric conventions of autobiography. When your story is rooted in the histories of your West African, Creek, and Creole ancestors, as well as your Black, feminist, and queer communities, you must create a biomythography that transcends linear time and extends beyond the pages of a book. Biomythography Bayou is more than just a book of memoir; it is a ritual for conjuring queer embodied knowledges and decolonial perspectives. Blending a rich gumbo of genres—from ingredients such as praise songs, folk tales, recipes, incantations, and invocations—it also includes a multimedia component, with “bayou tableau” images and audio recording links. Inspired by such writers as Audre Lorde, Zora Neale Hurston, and Octavia Butler, Mel Michelle Lewis draws from the well of her ancestors in order to chart a course toward healing Afrofutures. Showcasing the nature, folklore, dialect, foodways, music, and art of the Gulf’s coastal communities, Lewis finds poetic ways to celebrate their power and wisdom.
Black Lesbian in White America and Other Writings (Sapphic Classic)
by Anita CornwellBlack lesbian feminist, essayist, journalist, poet, author, and cultural worker, Anita Cornwell wrote extensively about her experiences as a Black lesbian in the United States during the twentieth century exposing the innerworkings of heteropatriarchy, misogyny, racism, the Jim Crow South, and white supremacy. A scholar of Black Lesbian Studies, Cornwell wrote the first collection of essays by a Black lesbian, Black Lesbian in White America, published by Naiad Press in 1983. These essays chronicle her experiences battling against misogyny, homophobia, and racism. Her writing also attends to love and familial loss. This reprint of Cornwell's classic essays on being black and lesbian, include a groundbreaking interview that Cornwell did with Audre Lorde. Black Lesbian in White America and Other Writings also includes previous unpublished poetry by Cornwell and features a revelatory introduction by scholar Briona Simone Jones.
Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and Learning to Love Yourself
by Jonathan P. Higgins Ed.DA celebration of (and how to find your own) queer intersectional identity through the lens of media In Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices (in Media) and Learning to Love Yourself, educator and media critic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins—aka Doctor Jon Paul—delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author, and other Black Fat Femmes like them, have come to find and understand their identity. You'll learn about how standing at the intersection of multiple identities, communities, and causes shapes people and how they see the world. You'll also discover how public figures like Andre Leon Talley and Latrice Royale have helped people learn who they are and what is possible in life. Inside the book: An examination of the importance of real representation in the media for marginalized people Discussions of the pioneers who fought so hard to be authentically who they are, both onscreen and off Explorations of how and why Black Fat Femme people have been left out and erased from LGBTQ+ conversations Perfect for anyone with an interest in unique voices and truly singular perspectives, Black. Fat. Femme. is a one-of-a-kind book that will help you see the world with entirely new eyes.
Bless the Messy: Life Lessons from a Work in Progress
by Jess BirdFor readers of Hyperbole and a Half and Am I There Yet?, Bless the Messy is a compassionate, distinctive, and voice-driven illustrated personal growth book, one that gives readers permission to radically love themselves, feel their feelings, and live with joy even as—especially as—they may fumble through major life moments, or feel othered by society&’s narrow norms.Supreme moments of beauty and joy can be found in the mess. Jess Bird is living proof of that. As a queer woman who received a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, Jess is raising her kids in a blended family, rewriting the rules as she goes along. Far from being an expert or perfect, she embraces her imperfections and invites you to do the same. By sharing her messy, in-process journey, Jess hopes to connect with those who feel isolated or oppressed by society&’s narrow norms, making them feel seen and validated. In this illustrated personal growth book, Jess combines self-reflection, encouragement, and practical guidance. She delves into her struggles and triumphs, offering insights on growing through trauma and healing, breaking free from societal expectations, setting boundaries, redefining home and chosen family, finding self-worth, and embracing anti-perfectionism. The mantra &“Bless the Messy&” runs through it all, reminding us that every emotion, even the uncomfortable ones, is valid and valuable. Bright, hopeful, real, and raw, Bless the Messy is a warm hug of a book that will make you feel a little less alone.
Brewed with Love
by Shelly PageA cozy sapphic romantasy about a teen witch trying to keep her family&’s apothecary up and running, with a little help from her ex-best friend—and first crush.&“Brewed with Love will charm readers with its magic potions, quirky town, sweet romance, and witchy vibes.&” —F.T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of OtherworldlyPlant witch Sage Bishop intends to run her family&’s apothecary one day. The doors just have to stay open until she can take over from her nana. That&’s why she spends all her time perfecting a tonic that&’ll put Bishop Brews on the map.She certainly doesn&’t need their latest hire—and her ex–best friend—Ximena Reyes causing any distractions. Alas, at the first sight of Ximena&’s cheeky smile, Sage flees the shop, allowing someone to break into Bishop Brews and steal the tonic she&’s been tinkering with, one that wipes their high school cheer captain&’s memory.With Bishop Brews now at risk of being shut down, Sage reluctantly partners with Ximena to find the culprit. As the mystery deepens, so do pesky old feelings. Their first kiss and Ximena&’s subsequent ghosting keep replaying in Sage&’s mind. Will she be able to resist Ximena&’s charm, or will she let it work its magic for a second chance at love?
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
by V. E. SchwabFrom V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: a new genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger.This is a story about hunger.1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.A young girl grows up wild and wily—her beauty is only outmatched by her dreams of escape. But María knows she can only ever be a prize, or a pawn, in the games played by men. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path, María makes a desperate choice. She vows to have no regrets. This is a story about love.1827. London.A young woman lives an idyllic but cloistered life on her family’s estate, until a moment of forbidden intimacy sees her shipped off to London. Charlotte’s tender heart and seemingly impossible wishes are swept away by an invitation from a beautiful widow—but the price of freedom is higher than she could have imagined.This is a story about rage.2019. Boston.College was supposed to be her chance to be someone new. That’s why Alice moved halfway across the world, leaving her old life behind. But after an out-of-character one-night stand leaves her questioning her past, her present, and her future, Alice throws herself into the hunt for answers . . . and revenge.This is a story about life—how it ends, and how it starts.USA Today, 15 Most Anticipated of 2025BookBub, Most Anticipated of 2025 (and Reader’s Pick)Readers Digest, 20 Most Anticipated Books This YearPaste Magazine, Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of 2025BookRiot, Most Anticipated Books of 2025Men's Health, 25 Best & Most Anticipated Books of 2025The Nerd Daily, SFF to Devour in 2025Goodreads, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2025At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
But Not Too Bold
by Hache PueyoThe Shape of Water meets Mexican Gothic in this sapphic monster romance novella wrapped in gothic fantasy trappingsThe old keeper of the keys is dead, and the creature who ate her is the volatile Lady of the Capricious House—Anatema, an enormous humanoid spider with a taste for laudanum and human brides.Dália, the old keeper’s protégée, must take up her duties, locking and unlocking the little drawers in which Anatema keeps her memories. And if she can unravel the crime that led to her predecessor's execution, Dália might just be able to survive long enough to grow into her new role.But there’s a gaping hole in Dália’s plan that she refuses to see: Anatema cannot resist a beautiful woman, and she eventually devours every single bride that crosses her path.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Cage of Starlight: the stunning, heart-wrenching enemies-to-lovers fantasy
by Jules ArbeauxA conscripted soldier. His unfathomable captor. Their only hope lies in each other's hands.Don't make waves. Don't get attached. Don't let anyone see the tattoos.Those rules have kept Tory Arknett alive, alone, and on the run for years in a country eager to put his healing hands to work on the front lines of a brutal war. When a desperate display of magic outs him to the authorities, Tory flees - right into the hands of cold and competent Sena Vantaras. Caged in a cruel training facility and implanted with a magical tracker, Tory needs to get out before he gets dead.There's just one thing he has to do: make Sena pay.But Sena is already paying more than Tory knows, and when a mission strands them in enemy territory, they must cooperate to survive. As they learn the truth about each other and the myth behind the magic that connects them, Tory and Sena find belonging together.Their trackers will kill them in three days if they don't return. Soon, Tory and Sena face a desperate decision: their freedom, or their lives?