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There and Now (Beyond the Threshold #2)
by Linda Lael MillerTHERE WAS NO TURNING BACK. Seeking refuge, Elisabeth McCartney returned to her centuries-old family home, never dreaming stepping over the threshold would take her one hundred years into the past--and into the sweet, sensual embrace of Dr. Jonathan Fortner. He wants forever, but she knows forever is the one thing they don't have. Because even if she can prevent the tragedy she knows will strike him, they are separated by two worlds, denied by destiny. Unless love can find a time of its own. . . .
There and Now: A Western Romance Novel
by Linda Lael MillerGo back in time with this reader favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller Pine River residents have always said the giant Victorian house was haunted, but for Elisabeth McCartney, it was a home to run to after divorce. She should have the place to herself… except she keeps hearing a child’s voice. It’s coming from behind a locked door that once led to a different room, one that had burned to ash over a century ago. Except that one night it opens… and she walks through. To her shock, she’s gone back in time, to the same year that the house burned down. But it’s still standing, and the handsome widower Jonathan Fortner and his young child Trista are still alive. Elisabeth’s the only one who knows of the tragedy that awaits them, and the only person who can stop it. As the clock ticks down she falls hard for the man of her dreams and his sweet daughter—but even if she can save their lives, how can she build a future with someone who lives in the past? First published in 1992
There's Always Plan B
by Susan MalleryFrom a #1 New York Times bestseller, “the master of blending emotionally believable characters in realistic situations,” a story about starting over (Library Journal).Carly Spencer is almost forty, and her life hasn’t exactly gone as planned. Weeks away from her big birthday, she finds herself on the brink of divorce—from a husband whose need to “find himself” apparently involves leaving his family and his job so he can sail to Hawaii—and on her way back to her childhood home with her smart-mouthed teenaged daughter, Tiffany, in tow. At least her hometown can offer her the serenity of the ocean.Chatsworth-by-the-Sea, a sprawling B&B on the rugged northern California coast, is where Carly grew up. Now that life has thrown her a massive curveball, she’s decided to help her widowed mother, Rhonda, run the place. But between Tiffany’s teenage angst and Rhonda’s incessant nagging, Carly’s homecoming proves to be anything but peaceful. And when she decides to use the rumors that Chatsworth is haunted to drive new business, she winds up with a real-life ghost hunter as a guest. A stunningly attractive ghost hunter, who seems just as interested in Carly as her haunted house . . . “Mallery is an expert at writing about strong women, their friendships, and their romances.” —Booklist“Susan Mallery never disappoints.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Best is Yet to Come
There's No Place Like Here
by Cecelia AhernFrom the bestselling author of P.S. I LOVE YOU and LOVE, ROSIE, comes a tale of a woman who learns that sometimes it takes losing everything to truly find yourself...Since Sandy Shortt's childhood classmate disappeared twenty years ago, Sandy has been obsessed with missing things. Finding what is lost becomes her single-minded goal--from the lone sock that vanishes in the washing machine to the car keys she misplaced. It's no surprise, then, that Sandy's life's work becomes finding people who have vanished from their loved ones. Sandy's family is baffled and concerned by her increasing preoccupation. Her parents can't understand her compulsion, and she pushes them away further by losing herself in the work of tracking down these missing people. She gives up her life in order to offer a flicker of hope to devastated families...and escape the disappointments of her own.Jack Ruttle is one of those devastated people. It's been a year since his brother Donal vanished into thin air, and he has enlisted Sandy Shortt to find him. But before she is able to offer Jack the information he so desperately needs, Sandy goes missing too...and Jack now finds himself searching for his brother and the one woman who understood his pain.One minute Sandy is jogging through the park, the next, she can't figure out where she is. The path is obscured. Nothing is familiar. A clearing up ahead reveals a camp site, and it's there that Sandy discovers the impossible: she has inadvertently stumbled upon the place-- and people--she's been looking for all her life, a land where all the missing people go. A world away from her loved ones and the home she ran from for so long, Sandy soon resorts to her old habit again, searching. Though this time, she is desperately trying to find her way home...
There's No WiFi on the Prairie
by Nicholas O. TimeAva learns to live without technology when she travels back in time to 1891 in this wacky fifth book in the In Due Time series.When Ava Larsen gets the chance to travel back in time, she knows exactly where she wants to go—back to 1991, when her mom had a chance to move to Hollywood. Ava is sure if she lived in Hollywood, she could be a star! But when the time-traveling Book of Memories sends her back to 1891 instead, it’s less of a dream and more of a nightmare. No Internet, no texting, and how will she ever survive without her video games and reality TV shows? Ava is not the type of girl to “rough it”—she needs to get back to the present, and fast! But maybe a little time in this distant past is exactly what Ava needs to learn to be more present in the future...
There's Something About Sam
by Hannah BarnabyDespite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina and Crankenstein. There&’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can&’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max's birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too. Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he's wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can&’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.
There's a Dragon in My Tree House
by Holly McLaughlinJaina has a problem. It's a big problem. It's a rumbling, grumbling problem. There's a dragon in her tree house!
There's a Ghost in the Boys' Bathroom (Graveyard School #10)
by Tom B. StoneIS GRAVEYARD SCHOOL GOING DOWN THE DRAIN? Toilets exploding! Paper towels floating in midair! Disappearing soap! There's no doubt Graveyard School is haunted. But why did this ghost choose the boys' bathroom, of all places? A few determined students are ready for a ghost hunt. Can they flush it out? Ages 8-12 If you like being scared there are many Graveyard School books in your Bookshare's library. Look for #4 Little Pet Werewolf#5 Revenge of the Dinosaurs, #6 Camp Dracula, #7 slime lake, #11 April Ghouls day and #12 Scream Team with more on the way.
There's a King in the Cupboard (Early Reader)
by Margaret MahyEarly Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.A family move into a new house. They are just a small family - a mum, a dad and a little girl called Sarah. It is a big old house full of space and echoes. And Sarah is sure there is something very magical indeed about the cupboard under the stairs...A brand-new full colour Early Reader edition of this charming story from the CARNEGIE-winning and HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AWARD-nominee author Margaret Mahy, with illustrations by Rosie Reeve.
There's a Nightmare in My Closet
by Mercer Mayer"Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy".--School Library Journal.
There's a Sea Witch in My Swim Class (Camp Lil Vills)
by Sam HayCalling all campers! Lilliputian Villages Summer Camp (also known as "Camp Lil' Vills") is the perfect spot for all the things that make camp fun: outdoor activities, camp songs, new friends, and . . . evil villains?To beat the heat, Bloom and Benji explore all that Lake Whisper has to offer: flying dolphins, enchanted sand shaping, wish fish, even sea-star-gazing! Benji wants to dive into all the activities, while Bloom wishes water magic were less unpredictable. She also thinks there's something fishy about Ursula, a sea witch who helps fellow campers . . . for a price. And soon the friends realize that Ursula might be after a prize that could sweep the whole camp away. Can Bloom overcome her fear of the lake and save the day—or will she be as helpless as a fish out of water?Catch all the Camp Lil' Vills chapter books!My Bunkmate Hates PuppiesMy Teammate is a Hot HeadThere's a Sea Witch in My Swim Class
There's a Tiger in the Garden
by Lizzy StewartA gorgeous and imaginative debut picture book by author/illustrator Lizzy Stewart, perfect for fans of Emily Hughes, Peter Brown, and Julie Morstad. There’s nothing to do at Grandma’s house and Nora refuses to believe any outlandish tales of dragonflies as big as birds, grumpy polar bears who like to fish, or a magnificent tiger all allegedly residing in Grandma’s garden. Nora's too old for silly games. But this charming picture book proves you are never too young or too old to dream--and adventure can find you when you least expect it. When Grandma says she's seen a tiger in the garden, Nora doesn't believe her. She's too old to play Grandma's silly games! Everyone knows that tigers live in jungles, not gardens. So even when Nora sees dragonflies as big as birds, and plants that try to eat her toy giraffe, and a polar bear that likes fishing, she knows there's absolutely, DEFINITELY no way there could be a tiger in the garden . . . Could there?
There's an Alien in My Backpack
by Bruce CovillePleskit has always said that he's not necessarily the first alien kid to go to school on Earth. He's just the only one who's doing it openly.
There's an Alien in My Backpack (Sixth-Grade Alien #9)
by Bruce CovillePleskit and Tim meet a new alien friend in this ninth book in the hilarious, fast-paced, and accessible sci-fi series Sixth-Grade Alien from the bestselling author of Aliens Ate My Homework, Bruce Coville.Pleskit has always said that he&’s not necessarily the first alien to go to school on Earth—just the first one to do it openly. Tim discovers the truth of those words when he meets a two-foot-tall alien, Beebo, who is stranded and desperately wants to get back to his own planet. Unfortunately, Beebo&’s presence on Earth could cause a diplomatic disaster. So Pleskit can&’t ask his Fatherly One for help. And help is what the boys need, because Beebo can&’t resist using his powers to cause chaos in the classroom and havoc at home. Pleskit and Tim have faced plenty of alien menaces. But can they survive an incredibly cute prankster who has a genuine gift for causing the most embarrassing trouble ever?
There's an Alien in My Underwear
by Bruce CovilleTim finds a two-foot-high orange alien named Beebo Frimbat, a mischief maker sitting on his desk. But even Beebo's past pranks don't prepare Tim for finding his underwear flying from the school flagpole.Still, it's all in fun. Or is it? Do Beebo's pranks have anything to do with the plan to derail the mission of the Fatherly One? And is it really just an accident when Beebo locks Pleskit's faithful bodyguard into an alternate dimension populated by man-eating monsters?
There's an Alien in Your Book (Who's In Your Book?)
by Tom FletcherLOOK OUT! An adorable ALIEN has crash-landed in YOUR book. Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series!Readers will enjoy jiggling, bouncing, and turning their book around as they try to launch Alien back up into space--because aliens don't belong on Earth...do they? Packed full of interactive fun, with a gentle message about openness, acceptance, and inclusion that will speak to the very youngest readers.Bestselling author and musician Tom Fletcher and illustrator Greg Abbott have once again created a creature that readers will fall in love with--and want to play with--again and again!Don't miss a single story in the Who's In Your Book series!There's a Monster In Your BookThere's a Dragon In Your BookThere's an Elf In Your BookThere's an Alien in Your Book...and more books to come!
There’s a Monster in My Tent
by Calum DewsburyHaving been awoken early in the morning by some strange noises downstairs, the little girl goes down to investigate. She is alarmed to find a monster sleeping in her tent and flees to her mother to tell her what she had seen. From the fierce growls coming from inside to his wild, hairy arms and legs, she had never come across anything quite so fearsome; nor quite so startling. Although all is not as it first seems. There’s a Monster in My Tent demonstrates a father’s devotion to his little girl as it details the imagination present in the minds of children. It’s as thought-provoking as it is lively and is aimed at educating and delighting in equal measure.
Theros Ironfeld (Dragonlance: Warriors #4)
by Don PerrinA young boy stood on the dock of his fishing village and watched the minotaur war barge approach. It would change his life from a lad who would have grown to follow in the footsteps of his father, to the greatest weaponsmith in the history of Krynn.As a boy, Theros Ironfeld was captured and pressed to service under the minotaurs. As a man, he first fought draconians to a standstill in Solace, and later, by mysterious means, acquired a silver arm. And when the evil dragons came to conquer, he was the only man who could forge the fabled dragonlances necessary to defeat them.The Warriors series details the exploits of the heroes and villains of the War of the Lance.
These Broken Stars
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerAn epic, romantic YA space opera about two star-crossed lovers who must fight for survival on a deserted planet. It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes - the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet but they won't be the same people who landed on it
These Broken Stars: A Starbound Novel (The Starbound Trilogy #1)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerIt's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they're worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other's arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder???would they be better off staying here forever? Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won't be the same people who landed on it. The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.
These Burning Stars
by Bethany Jacobs'Vivid, violent and visceral: an impressive debut' Kate Elliott, author of Unconquerable SunJun Ironway, hacker, con artist, and only occasional thief, has got her hands on a piece of contraband that could set her up for life: evidence that implicates the powerful Nightfoot family in a planet-wide genocide seventy-five years ago. The Nightfoots control the precious sevite that fuels interplanetary travel through three star systems. And someone is sure to pay handsomely for anything that could break their hold.Of course, anything valuable is also dangerous. The Kindom, the ruling power of the three star systems, is inextricably tied up in the Nightfoots' monopoly - and they can't afford to let Jun expose the truth. They task two of their most brutal clerics with hunting her down: preternaturally stoic Chono, and brilliant hothead Esek, who also happens to be the heir to the Nightfoot empire.But Chono and Esek are haunted in turn by a figure from their shared past, known only as Six. What Six truly wants is anyone's guess. And the closer they get to finding Jun, the surer Chono is that Six is manipulating them all - and that they are heading for a bloody confrontation that no one will survive unscathed.'One of the best SF books I've read. Period' Michael Mammay, author of Planetside'Intricately plotted and tightly paced . . . Space opera fans will eat this up' Publishers Weekly'With a cast of deliciously dangerous characters and a gloriously executed plot that twists like a knife, this propulsive debut heralds the start of a sweeping space opera saga in the vein of Ann Leckie and Alastair Reynolds. Bethany Jacobs is an ingenious worldbuilder and a stunning new voice to look out for in sci-fi' Ren Hutchings, author of Under Fortunate Stars
These Burning Stars (The Kindom Trilogy #1)
by Bethany JacobsWINNER OF THE 2024 PHILIP K. DICK AWARD "These Burning Stars pulls off one of the most brazen, gasp-inducing reveals I&’ve experienced in an age." –Esquire A dangerous cat-and-mouse quest for revenge. An empire that spans star systems, built on the bones of a genocide. A carefully hidden secret that could collapse worlds, hunted by three women with secrets of their own. This is an explosive space opera debut from one of the most powerful new voices in science fiction. On a dusty backwater planet, occasional thief Jun Ironway has gotten her hands on the score of a lifetime: a secret that could raze the Kindom, the ruling power of the galaxy. A star system away, preternaturally stoic Chono and brilliant hothead Esek— the two most brutal clerics of the Kindom—are tasked with hunting Jun down. And tracking all three across the stars is a ghost from their shared past known only as Six. But what Six wants is anyone&’s guess. It&’s a game of manipulation and betrayal that could destroy them all. And they have no choice but to see it through. ★ &“An intricate plot for revenge drives this far-future SF political thriller. An exciting start from a fresh talent.&”―Kirkus (Starred Review) ★ "Readers who love smart thrillers and explosive science fiction won&’t want to miss this book."―Booklist (Starred Review) ★ "A devilishly fun thrill ride ... These Burning Stars is plotted like a chess match, confident and surprising as Jacobs moves each piece thoughtfully across her board."―BookPage (Starred Review)
These Deadly Prophecies
by Andrea Tang&“An incredibly fun thrill-ride by a masterful storyteller.&” —Marie Lu, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Stars And SmokeA teenage sorcerer&’s apprentice must solve her boss&’s murder in order to prove her innocence in this twisty, magic-infused murder mystery perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Inheritance Games.Being an apprentice to one of the world's most famous sorcerers has its challenges; Tabatha Zeng just didn&’t think they would include solving crime. But when her boss, the infamous fortuneteller Sorcerer Solomon, predicts his own brutal death—and worse, it comes true—Tabatha finds herself caught in the crosshairs.The police have their sights set on her and Callum Solomon, her murdered boss&’s youngest son. With suspicion swirling around them, the two decide to team up to find the real killer and clear their own names once and for all.But solving a murder isn&’t as easy as it seems, especially when the suspect list is mostly the rich, connected, and magical members of Sorcerer Solomon&’s family. And Tabatha can&’t quite escape the nagging voice in her head asking: just how much can she really trust Callum Solomon?Nothing is as it seems in this quick-witted and fantastical murder mystery.
These Deathless Shores
by P. H. LowGorgeous and devastating, P. H. Low&’s debut fantasy is a richly reimagined tale of Captain Hook&’s origin, a story of cruelty, magic, lost innocence, and the indelible power of stories. Jordan was once a Lost Boy, convinced she would never grow up. Now, she&’s twenty-two and exiled to the real world, still suffering withdrawal from the addictive magic Dust of her childhood. With nothing left to lose, Jordan returns to the Island and its stories—of pirates and war and the heartlessness of youth—intent on facing Peter one last time, on her own terms. If that makes her the villain…so be it.