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Glitch Girl!
by Rainie Oet&“Each poem is as raw as it is beautiful.&” —Alex Gino, author of ALA Stonewall Award-winning novel MelissaA middle grade novel in verse about a young trans girl who uses a computer game to process an ADHD diagnosis, isolation, and her relationship to gender for fans of Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff.J—&’s life is consumed by the roller coaster video game Coaster Boss, and by the power she exerts over the pixelated theme park attendees. Her life outside the game, however, is less controllable.Me.I&’m such a big space. I break the universe, a glitch.She's navigating ADHD, the loneliness of middle school, and an overwhelming crush on a girl named Junie. J— is convinced that Junie sees her as who she really is, a person who isn&’t &“bad&” just because she doesn't stay quiet and sit still in class. As a person who is realizing that the name she's been given doesn&’t really fit her. And that maybe boy doesn&’t either.Glitch Girl! follows J— from fifth to seventh grade, from the beginning to the end of her obsession with Coaster Boss, and to the start of a new friendship. When J— meets Sam, a nonbinary classmate, she begins to realize that it's okay to not fit into neat, pixelated boxes.
Go Luck Yourself: A Royals and Romance Novel (Royals and Romance)
by null Sara RaaschIt’s enemies to lovers in this sexy and delightful holiday mash up that pairs the spare prince of Christmas with the crown prince of St. Patrick’s Day!Someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock. With Coal busy restructuring Christmas—and their dad now having a full midlife crisis in the Caribbean—Kris volunteers to investigate St. Patrick’s Day. His cover: an ambassador from Christmas to foster goodwill. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. Because Prince Lochlann Patrick, Crown Prince of St. Patrick’s Day, happens to be the mysterious student that Kris has been in a small war with at Cambridge. They attempt to play nice for the tabloids, but Kris can’t get through one conversation without wanting to smash Loch’s face in—he’s infuriating, stubborn, loud, obstinate, hot— Wait—hot? Kris might be in some trouble. Especially when it turns out that the mystery behind Christmas’s stolen magic isn’t as simple as an outright theft. But why would a Holiday that Christmas has never had contact with, one that’s always been the very basis of carefree, want to steal joy? Can a spare prince even hope to unravel all this, or will Kris lose something way more valuable than his Holiday’s resources—like his heart?At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Goaltender Interference (Penalty Box)
by Ari BaranWill two struggling hockey players grab their second chance at love, or will it slide right through their grasp?Newly retired hockey star Aiden Campbell should be a man with no regrets. Instead he is consumed by them. When he runs into his ex in New York City ten years after they broke up, he&’ll have to confront his biggest regret of them all.Montreal hockey captain Matt Safaryan never expected to see his old flame again. Now that he has, he can&’t forget what they had, no matter how badly Aiden hurt him. Which is why Matt finds himself on Aiden&’s doorstep late at night with only a deep want driving him.One passionate night has them hooked all over again, but great sex was never the problem. Life after hockey has left Aiden adrift. Watching Matt push himself through chronic injuries isn&’t helping, but this time around they&’re determined to make this thing between them last. If only they can rebuild the trust they destroyed a decade ago.Giving their relationship a second chance might cut sharper than a blade, but it may also end up being their best play ever.
The Great Orchid Heist: A heart-pounding and hilarious sapphic romcom with a heist twist!
by Eleanor Vendrell'Fun, sexy hijinks in a sparkling debut' LEX CROUCHER'Bursts and blooms with wit and humanity' BETTY CORRELLO'A tender and swelteringly sexy romance' ANNA ZOE QUIRKE'I loved this warm, charming romcom' LILY LINDON'A total joy from start to finish' LAURA KAY****LOVE CAN BE A STEAL . . .Phil, never Philippa, is getting to breaking point with her dad and their mounting debts from his gambling problem. But when best friend and bad-influence Chaz offers a brazen solution - a heist of a rare orchid due to bloom for the first time in captivity - she obviously thinks he's joking.Phil's mission is clear: infiltrate the renowned Felborough Botanic Gardens as a volunteer, befriend the employees for intel, and on the big day make it out with the orchid.But falling head over heels for Lily, the grumpy head gardener's assistant, was not part of the plan, and as the heist approaches, Phil is faced with a dilemma: steal the orchid and break Lily's heart or risk losing everything . . .THE FIRST RULE OF THE HEIST . . . DON'T FALL IN LOVE****'An immersive and fun romcom heist with a great dilemma at its heart' C. L. MILLER'So much fun. A unique spin on the ever-entertaining heist novel' TESS AMY'An exceptionally warm and tender love story' TALIA SAMUELS
The Great Orchid Heist: A heart-pounding and hilarious sapphic romcom with a heist twist!
by Eleanor Vendrell'Fun, sexy hijinks in a sparkling debut' LEX CROUCHER'Bursts and blooms with wit and humanity' BETTY CORRELLO'I loved this warm, charming romcom' LILY LINDONTHE FIRST RULE OF THE HEIST . . . DON'T FALL IN LOVEPhil, never Philippa, is getting to breaking point with her dad and their mounting debts from his gambling problem. But when best friend and bad-influence Chaz offers a brazen solution - a heist of a rare orchid due to bloom for the first time in captivity - she obviously thinks he's joking.Phil's mission is clear: infiltrate the renowned Felborough Botanic Gardens as a volunteer, befriend the employees for intel, and on the big day make it out with the orchid.But falling head over heels for Lily, the grumpy head gardener's assistant, was not part of the plan, and as the heist approaches, Phil is faced with a dilemma: steal the orchid and break Lily's heart or risk losing everything . . .LOVE CAN BE A STEAL . . . ****'A tender and swelteringly sexy romance' ANNA ZOE QUIRKE'Wonderfully funny' BETH REEKLES'A total joy from start to finish' LAURA KAY'An immersive and fun romcom heist with a great dilemma at its heart' C. L. MILLER'So much fun. A unique spin on the ever-entertaining heist novel' TESS AMY'A smart, sexy botanical romp' SOPHIE LOXTON'An exceptionally warm and tender love story' TALIA SAMUELSReaders are LOVING The Great Orchid Heist:'Five HUGE golden stars!''Exactly what I needed for a cosy and captivating read!''Phil and Lily have my heart''Turns out gardens are kind of cool''If you read one book in 2025, make it this one!'
Greatest of All Time
by Alex Allison'A charming and tender look at love and the beautiful game.' Eliza Clark'A raw and propulsive book about love, football, and the pleasures and frustrations of the body.' Lara Williams'A brave and beautiful book . . . Delicate, devastating, brilliant - I loved it.' Ashley Hickson-Lovelace 'Call Me by Your Name meets Goal! An exploration of obsession, identity and belonging which sheds light on the hidden stories that must unfold within the world of our beautiful game.' Bruce Omar Yates Samson Kabarebe is on the verge of stardom. At just nineteen, he's poised to take the football world by storm. Joining a struggling Premier League team, he steps into the spotlight, taking over the position-and squad number-of a rising homegrown talent who is wrestling with his own dreams and desires.What begins as resentment between the two young athletes quickly evolves into an intense, undeniable bond. Samson's fiery drive, electrifying skills and irresistible charm spark a transformation, not just in the fortunes of the team, but in the lives around him. As their connection deepens, the story hurtles into a high-stakes world of competition, passion and raw want. Both men are forced to confront the pressures of masculinity, the ever-present threat of scandal, and the fragile balance of living in a body that could betray you at any moment.With humour, heart and a touch of rebellion, this tender novel explores queer love and the trials of growing up in the hyper-masculine world of sport.'Hypnotically compelling, tender, bleak, beautiful and perturbing, often all at the same time. Alex Allison has such a strong voice, and is such a remarkable talent. I hope to be reading his work for many years to come' Naomi Ishiguro'Compelling . . . a gentle reminder of what we allow ourselves to suffer in the name of love when we're young and don't know any better.' Justin Myers
Greatest of All Time
by Alex Allison'A charming and tender look at love and the beautiful game.' Eliza Clark'A raw and propulsive book about love, football, and the pleasures and frustrations of the body.' Lara Williams'A brave and beautiful book . . . Delicate, devastating, brilliant - I loved it.' Ashley Hickson-Lovelace 'Call Me by Your Name meets Goal! An exploration of obsession, identity and belonging which sheds light on the hidden stories that must unfold within the world of our beautiful game.' Bruce Omar Yates Samson Kabarebe is on the verge of stardom. At just nineteen, he's poised to take the football world by storm. Joining a struggling Premier League team, he steps into the spotlight, taking over the position-and squad number-of a rising homegrown talent who is wrestling with his own dreams and desires.What begins as resentment between the two young athletes quickly evolves into an intense, undeniable bond. Samson's fiery drive, electrifying skills and irresistible charm spark a transformation, not just in the fortunes of the team, but in the lives around him. As their connection deepens, the story hurtles into a high-stakes world of competition, passion and raw want. Both men are forced to confront the pressures of masculinity, the ever-present threat of scandal, and the fragile balance of living in a body that could betray you at any moment.With humour, heart and a touch of rebellion, this tender novel explores queer love and the trials of growing up in the hyper-masculine world of sport.'Hypnotically compelling, tender, bleak, beautiful and perturbing, often all at the same time. Alex Allison has such a strong voice, and is such a remarkable talent. I hope to be reading his work for many years to come' Naomi Ishiguro'Compelling . . . a gentle reminder of what we allow ourselves to suffer in the name of love when we're young and don't know any better.' Justin Myers
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'A must-read memoir... Her laugh-out-loud writing has guided a generation of readers towards body confidence' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE'Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'A must-read memoir... Her laugh-out-loud writing has guided a generation of readers towards body confidence' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE'Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Greedy Guts: A frank, funny and feminist ode to fatness, appetite and pleasure from the Polyester Podcast host
by Gina Tonic'Greedy Guts gorgeously, excessively over-delivers. Charming, radical, funny and intimate' BETHANY RUTTER'Savvy, hilarious and straight to the point' ALICE SLATER'Greedy Guts is a revelation - it's a book that'll make you laugh and cry in equal measure' IONE GAMBLE'I love this book so much; it's so funny and honest in a way that's really going to kick people in the teeth' SAMANTHA IRBYNobody talks about the nuances of life as a fat woman. To navigate friendship, careers, sex and chairs with handles in a body bigger than those around you.Growing up chronically online in the depths of South Wales, Gina Tonic was raised in one of the most unforgiving times to be a girl: the early 2000s. Grappling with the era's body shaming and blatant sexism while dealing with a growing body of her own, Gina had to learn to navigate a world where internet trolls were a given, fancying her was declared a fetish and starving herself was actively encouraged by her GP. As she grew a little older and wider, Gina started to embrace her fatness. With candour, heart and humour, she invites us to rethink beauty standards, fatphobic culture - and ourselves - and shows how fat and female liberation go hand in hand. Exploring sexuality and relationships, appetite and indulgence, this is an empowering ode to living a life without sacrificing a single ounce of pleasure.
Guardian
by Katey HawthorneSequel to RivalWhile the other members of glam rock sensation The Rade indulge in public affairs and flirtations, bass player and soulful lyricist John has kept himself to himself. He's had no end of offers, seeing as he's the heart of the band (and stacked like a brick wall), but since losing his mortal lover, no one has sparked his interest. After all, to a centuries-old shapeshifter-fae, most people's lives are just too short for him to risk his heart on them.Then he meets someone who captures his attention as well as his long-buried protective instincts. Venkat, a shy but brilliantly talented energy vampire and classical violinist, is just coming off a triumphant US tour. He and John bond immediately over their love of music and blossoming mutual attraction. But Venkat has a past, one that seems to give his fae manager Red an unbreakable hold on Venkat's violin and life. And Red isn't above using it to keep him isolated and under his power.John and Venkat know the future could be theirs. But the road to freedom will lead directly through the darkest places in both their pasts.
A Guide to Providing LGBTQ+ Inclusive Reproductive Health Care: Pride in Birth
by Mari Greenfield Kate Luxion El Molloy Alice-Amanda HintonThis evidence-based guide brings together a wide range of information and practical tools for midwives, obstetricians, nurses, health visitors and birthworkers, empowering them to provide safe and compassionate care throughout the reproductive journeys of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. This book may also be helpful to LGBTQ+ people in their own reproductive journeys.Throughout history, in cultures around the world, LGBTQ+ people have become pregnant, sought abortion care, miscarried, experienced infertility, given birth, and made decisions about infant feeding. Their reproductive journeys are increasingly visible, reflecting the changing social and legal recognition of sexual and gender minority people as parents. LGBTQ+ people require support during these significant life events which is appropriate, expert, and meets their needs. However, healthcare professionals and birthworkers may not always be confident in working with these clients and may lack understanding of LGBTQ+ clients’ experiences. There is also often insufficient attention paid to differences in the LGBTQ+ non-gestational parents' experiences. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this book brings together up-to-date research findings from a range of fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, law and public health, to provide a knowledge base and tools to support clients at different stages of pregnancy and parenthood. The book follows the reproductive journey, moving from pre-conception and fertility research, through pregnancy and birth, to postnatal physical and mental healthcare. It also addresses termination care and perinatal loss.The chapters contain vignettes to personalise the issues discussed, highlights key practice recommendations, and suggestions for further reading. This is an essential guide for student midwives and medical students, as well as health visitors, midwives and obstetricians in practice.The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.
Harriet Tubman: A Novel
by Bob the Drag Queen&“It&’s a knockout.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From RuPaul&’s Drag Race winner, Traitors contestant, and host of HBO&’s We&’re Here comes an inventive, wondrous novel about American hero Harriet Tubman that remixes history into a fresh, dynamic novel about love, freedom, salvation, and hip-hop.In an age of miracles where our greatest heroes from history have magically, unexplainably returned to shake us out of our confusion and hate, Harriet Tubman is back, and she has a lot to say. Harriet Tubman and four of the enslaved persons she led to freedom want to tell their story in a unique way. Harriet wants to create a hip-hop album and live show about her life, and she needs a songwriter to help her. She calls upon Darnell, a once successful hip-hop producer who was topping the charts before being outed on a BET talk show. Darnell has no idea what to expect when he steps into the studio with Harriet, only that they have a short period of time to write a legendary album she can take on the road. Over the course of their time together, they not only create music that will take the country by storm, but confront the horrors of both their pasts, and learn to find a way to a better future. Original, evocative, and historic, Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is a landmark achievement that will burrow deep into our hearts (and ears).
Health Care Civil Rights: How Discrimination Law Fails Patients
by Anna KirklandA free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Focusing on the provision of gender-affirming care, Health Care Civil Rights analyzes the difficulties and potential of discrimination law in healthcare settings. The application of civil rights law could be a powerful response to health inequalities in the US, but conservative challenges and the complex and fragmented nature of our health care system have limited the real-world success of this strategy. Revealing deep divides and competing interests that reverberate through patient experiences, insurance claims, and courtroom arguments, Anna Kirkland explains what health care civil rights are, how they work in theory and practice, and how to strengthen them.
Hello Stranger: Musings on Modern Intimacies
by Manuel BetancourtWitty and winkingly playful, Manuel Betancourt&’s Hello Stranger explores modern queer romance and the expansive possibilities of ephemeral intimacies&“Hello stranger.&” As an opening line, you really can&’t ask for better.Hello Stranger is a book about chance encounters—at a bar, through social media, in a bathhouse—and what a stranger can reveal about who we are and who we could still yet be. A stranger, after all, is a site of endless possibilities.As Manuel Betancourt looks back on his past relationships, he turns to characters and narratives that helped him question notions of what monogamy and coupledom (and relationships and marriage) can and should look like. From films like Before Sunrise and Cruising to the poetry of Frank O'Hara and the musicals of Stephen Sondheim, Betancourt uses pop culture to make sense of the alluring prospect of forging intimacies with strangers—even, or especially, the strangers within ourselves.At once a personal excavation and a broad cultural critique, Betancourt grapples with everything from online sexting and real-life cruising to divorces and throuples. Hello Stranger examines the intimacies we crave, value, and oftentimes destroy with rote familiarity.
Her Sister's Killer: ‘A classy thriller packed with action’ – Ann Cleeves (Stone and Oliver #5)
by Mari HannahChosen by The Times as one of the best crime fiction books in 2025.'First-class' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking finish' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a rollercoaster' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tremendous' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What brings people together often throws them apart, especially when it involves family. Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has been consumed by rooting out her sister's killer and bringing them to justice. But when new evidence comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation into the tragic unsolved murder without her knowledge, the ties that bind them begin to fray.After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably?The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.Read what everyone is saying about Her Sister's Killer:'Such a great writer' IAN RANKIN'Reading her books reminds me of why I love reading so much. Incredible characters and inspired plots; the gold standard' GRAHAM BARTLETT'A rich, complex and thrilling book' KATE LONDON'A classy thriller packed with pace and action, Hannah also brings real depth and human interest to the story' ANN CLEEVES'Treat of a crime novel' ROXY BOURDILLON
Her Sister's Killer: ‘A classy thriller packed with action’ – Ann Cleeves (Stone and Oliver #5)
by Mari HannahChosen by The Times as one of the best crime fiction books in 2025.'First-class' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking finish' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a rollercoaster' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tremendous' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What brings people together often throws them apart, especially when it involves family. Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has been consumed by rooting out her sister's killer and bringing them to justice. But when new evidence comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation into the tragic unsolved murder without her knowledge, the ties that bind them begin to fray.After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably?The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.Read what everyone is saying about Her Sister's Killer:'Such a great writer' IAN RANKIN'Reading her books reminds me of why I love reading so much. Incredible characters and inspired plots; the gold standard' GRAHAM BARTLETT'A rich, complex and thrilling book' KATE LONDON'A classy thriller packed with pace and action, Hannah also brings real depth and human interest to the story' ANN CLEEVES'Treat of a crime novel' ROXY BOURDILLON
Her Sister's Killer: ‘A classy thriller packed with action’ – Ann Cleeves (Stone and Oliver #5)
by Mari HannahChosen by The Times as one of the best crime fiction books in 2025.'First-class' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A breathtaking finish' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a rollercoaster' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tremendous' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What brings people together often throws them apart, especially when it involves family. Newly promoted Inspector Frankie Oliver has been consumed by rooting out her sister's killer and bringing them to justice. But when new evidence comes to light, and her former boss DCI David Stone embarks on an investigation into the tragic unsolved murder without her knowledge, the ties that bind them begin to fray.After decades without answers, who knows where the trail might lead? And will knowing the answers be the very thing that breaks Frankie irreparably?The past and present collide with devastating consequences in this taut, breathless new thriller from award-winning crime writer Mari Hannah.Read what everyone is saying about Her Sister's Killer:'Such a great writer' IAN RANKIN'Reading her books reminds me of why I love reading so much. Incredible characters and inspired plots; the gold standard' GRAHAM BARTLETT'A rich, complex and thrilling book' KATE LONDON'A classy thriller packed with pace and action, Hannah also brings real depth and human interest to the story' ANN CLEEVES'Treat of a crime novel' ROXY BOURDILLON
Here I Am
by E. M. SchenkerKai, a virgin, has been in love with his best friend Toby since he was fifteen, carrying the weight of unrequited feelings for years. In a desperate attempt to get Toby to notice him in a different light, Kai flirts with and kisses Franklin, a guy he just met, hoping to spark jealousy. But when his plan fails and Toby seems unfazed, Kai is left heartbroken and questioning everything.A few days later, in a moment of weakness, Kai goes along with Franklin's suggestion to try bondage. He changes his mind before anything happens but, unfortunately for him, everything blows up in his face when he's left naked, alone, cold, and handcuffed to a bed. As Kai struggles to cope, Toby walks in unexpectedly. Will Toby rescue him from this awkward situation, or is finding his best friend naked and bound too much to handle?When Kai is set free, his troubles are far from over. He’s left not only with the lingering threat of the man who left him handcuffed, but also with the task of uncovering the truths buried around him. Kai thought being handcuffed to the bed was the worst of it, but as he’s about to find out, that is only the beginning.
Hexes of Bronze
by K. L. NooneSwordsman Aric and his half-fairy partner Emrys need to lie low for a while. They’ve been attracting attention, and not just from very human kings and merchants -- Em’s powerful fairy-lord father is looking for his lost heir. So Aric and Em have taken some time off from heroic adventures to visit Aric’s brother Berd, an architect who’s helping build the brand-new king’s city of Ambrosium.But the construction seems cursed. Collapsing walls, accidents, spoiled provisions -- there’s dark magic at work. And Aric and Emrys find themselves drawn into a tangle of family, politics, and hidden ancient hexes.
A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States: From Margins to Mainstream
by Carolyn Wolf-Gould; Dallas Denny; Jamison Green; Kyan LynchThe most comprehensive history of transgender medicine to date, as told by more than forty scholars, physicians, psychologists, and activists from trans, gender-diverse, and allied medical communities.Arriving at a critical moment in the struggle for transgender rights, A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States takes an empathic approach to an embattled subject. Sweeping in scope and deeply personal in nature, this groundbreaking volume traces the development of transgender medicine across three centuries-centering the voices of transgender individuals, debunking myths about gender-affirming care, and empowering readers to grasp the complexities of this evolving field. More than forty contributors-including patients, advocates, physicians, psychologists, and scholars-weave an illuminating, sometimes surprising narrative of collaboration and conflict between trans people and the scientists who have studied and worked with them. An indispensable guide to understanding the current tumult surrounding trans health-care access in the United States, the volume underscores a crucial message: gender diversity is not a new phenomenon but an integral part of our shared human history.
Hollywood Virgin: Breaking Into and Out of Show Business
by Jason FeltsHollywood Virgin is more than a tell-all memoir about the business of show business from the founder and CEO of Virgin's entertainment company—it's about hustle, risk-taking, sudden success, insider realizations, self-discovery, breakdowns, and walking away before you lose everything… alongside plenty of behind-the-screen shockers, celebrity stories, and yes, a bathrobe or two. Growing up in small-town Texas, Jason Felts dreamed of being in Hollywood. He made his way to California, started his own production company at 23, was named to Variety's “Top 10 to Watch” list, rubbed elbows with famous faces daily, and rose quickly to build and lead a multi-million dollar entertainment company for Virgin, one of the world's most respected brands—so why did he walk away at such a young age? Jason recounts how he diligently pursued opportunities in the entertainment industry, quickly working his way up from small-time, thankless jobs serving the most powerful, to becoming a key industry player himself, making incredible things happen behind the scenes that no one ever knew—until now. Join him as he spills never-told-before tea, sharing how he lost his Hollywood virginity by: Creating and producing the first show that put a Kardashian on TV Turning access into authentic relationships and partnerships with stars such as Jessica & Ashlee Simpson, will.i.am, Justin Berfield, among many others The origin story behind founding and running an award winning Virgin branded company—and having Sir Richard Branson as a mentor Pitching films and shows with names such Halle Berry, Courteney Cox, and Oliver Stone Being tapped as the youngest CEO (only after Branson himself) to ever run a Virgin company Coming out of the closet to take action publicly as a founding board member of the PULSE foundation in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub shooting Planning and joining the Obama's on their first post-presidency vacation the day they left the White House, and taking the former President's life changing advice Alongside more misadventures, hijinks, hits and flops, and hiding from bad headlines… Hollywood Virgin is Jason's journey of discovering what happens when you achieve more than you imagined and find that the excess isn't enough. With no stone unturned, this raw and real insider look provides a peek behind the scenes of an industry very few really know. Jason elegantly removes the concealer off the powerful, fake, and dishonest power players at the same time he equally shines light on the authentic, selfless, or lesser known stories in Hollywood. For all those working hard towards fulfilling their dreams, learn and be inspired from his anything-but-straightforward career.
Homecoming for Beginners
by Ashlyn KaneWhen Ollie Kent arrives on the front steps of the Morris mansion, he&’s six months out of the military and the brand-new single parent of an eight-year-old cancer survivor. Now they&’re starting over back in Ollie&’s hometown, where he&’s lined up a job as a live-in caregiver for old man Morris. So it&’s kind of a downer when a very hungover, mostly naked man about Ollie&’s age answers the door and tells him old man Morris kicked the bucket. Tyler Morris left town at sixteen as a pariah. Since then, he&’s built a good life for himself as an EMT. But even in death, his father has to get in one final screw-you: Ty can either return to his hometown and act as executor of the family fortune, or let it all go to a hate group. Between an unexpected job offer and unexpected roommates, coming home doesn&’t go the way Ty expects. But Ollie and Theo bring the cold, lonely mansion to life, and golden-boy Ollie provides good cover for the town&’s scorn. The only problem is, Ty&’s falling head over heels for the world&’s sweetest and most stubbornly independent single dad, and if he wants to keep Ollie around, he&’ll have to convince him to let Ty help.
Homegrown Magic
by Jamie Pacton Rebecca PodosA delightful queer romantic fantasy full of friends-to-lovers chemistry, found family, rival family drama, and cozy garden magic from two acclaimed YA authors making their adult debutYael Clauneck is the only scion of an obscenely wealthy banking family with its fingers in every pie in the realm. They&’re on the precipice of a predetermined life when they flee their own graduation party, galloping away in search of . . . well, they&’re not sure, but maybe the chance to feel like life can still be a grand adventure.Margot Greenwillow—talented plant witch, tea lover, and greenhouse owner—has never felt further from adventure in her life. She&’s been desperately trying to keep what remains of her family&’s magic remedies business afloat. So when Yael, her childhood friend and former crush, rides back into her life, she&’s shocked. But perhaps this could be a good thing. After all, Margot could use an assistant in the greenhouses.Yael has no experience or, honestly, practical skills, but they&’re delighted to accept the job. They can lay low for a while, flirting with Margot and figuring out what to do next. Meanwhile, Margot has plans of her own—but plans are notoriously unreliable, and unlikely to survive a swiftly blooming mutual attraction, not to mention the machinations of parents determined to get their heir back . . . no matter the cost.
Homesick at Spacecamp
by Eve MortonThe planet Zaffre is known for two things: blue sand deserts and the fact it's number one in robots mechanics and AI software development. Eastyn Ptolemy, a human worker from Earth, patrols Zaffre's main loading docks during his night shifts. Ever since coming to Zaffre with his sister Genna, his life has been easier, but also far too quiet.To break up the monotony on one of his shifts, Eastyn listens to the local radio station where DJ Milo does all-night requests. After many late nights spent with Milo on the phone, Eastyn realizes he is actually Milo Struthers, former guitarist and backing vocalist of the band Lightning Years. Only now, after a bad accident, Milo has been reduced to a sophisticated AI that runs the radio station, struggling for a proper body and autonomy.