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Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Volume 3 (Father, I Don't Want This Marriage)
by Hong HeesuIs Lady Juvelian at greater risk of dying at the hands of her father&’s political enemies . . . or of falling in love? This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time.Desperate to appear unavailable for marriage to the tyrannical Crown Prince Maximilian—the villain of her previous life—Juvelian has proposed a contract relationship with her father's rebellious protégé. At first glance, he&’s the perfect choice, but a veil of misunderstandings hides a dark truth that could challenge Juvelian&’s attempts to change her future.Meanwhile, political schemes and old grudges are moving in the shadows of the imperial court, and Juvelian&’s father, Duke Floyen, stands at the heart of them. As the crown prince seeks to solidify his power, the emperor tightens his hold over the duke.This volume collects episodes 32-48 of the webcomic Father, I Don&’t Want This Marriage.
A Winter Wish: A Novel
by Emily StoneWhen an unexpected inheritance forces two total opposites to work together, Lexie must decide if Theo is going to push her out—or pull her in for the kiss of a lifetime—in this heartwarming holiday novel from the author of Always, in December and One Last GiftWhen Lexie learns of her father&’s death, she doesn&’t know how to feel; they&’ve barely spoken in the last ten years. And she&’s even more confused when she discovers he&’s left her half of his holiday travel company, a successful niche business specializing in trips that explore the holiday traditions of cultures all over the world.Meanwhile, the other half of the company has been left to her father&’s handsome but bad-tempered young executive, Theo. And the will stipulates that the two of them must find a way to run the company together for a year before they decide its fate.Lexie intends to leave once the year is over, even though, as a wanderer herself, she finds the company&’s mission more compelling than she first thought. And a work trip to sizzling Spain reveals a chemistry between Lexie and Theo that is impossible to deny.There may have been some snap judgments made about each other. But mixing business and pleasure isn&’t always a good idea.
Garfield Donut Disturb: His 76th Book (Garfield)
by Jim DavisGarfield&’s back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans! While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagne, he also believes in voraciously eating &“hole&” foods! In fact, making donuts disappear might just be Garfield&’s superpower (along with taking marathon naps). Fans of the fat cat won&’t want to be disturbed as they happily devour this latest batch of scrumptious comics.
Blood Over Bright Haven: A Novel
by M. L. WangThe first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.&“Powerful, thought-provoking. . . . Fans of R.F. Kuang&’s Babel will find much to admire here, from the intricate magic system to the unflinching exploration of societal issues.&”—BooklistAN ELLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARFor twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry.When Sciona finally passes the qualifying exam and becomes a highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome—and, instead of a qualified lab assistant, they give her a janitor.What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago, he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland, and keep the privileged in power.At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever—if it doesn&’t get them killed first.
The Road to Tender Hearts: A Novel
by Annie HartnettNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A darkly comic and warm-hearted novel about an old man on a cross-country mission to reunite with his high school crush—bringing together his adult daughter, two orphaned kids, and a cat who can predict death—by the beloved author of Rabbit Cake and Unlikely Animals &“A miraculous novel—an actual and spiritual road trip you won&’t forget.&”—John IrvingAt sixty-three years old, million-dollar lottery winner PJ Halliday would be the luckiest man in Pondville, Massachusetts, if it weren&’t for the tragedies of his life: the sudden death of his eldest daughter and the way his marriage fell apart after that. Since then, PJ spends both his money and his time at the bar, and he probably doesn&’t have much time left—he&’s had three heart attacks already.But when PJ reads the obituary of his old romantic rival, he realizes his high school sweetheart, Michelle Cobb, is finally single again. Filled with a new enthusiasm for life, PJ decides he&’s going to drive across the country to the Tender Hearts Retirement Community in Arizona to win Michelle back.Before PJ can hit the road, tragedy strikes Pondville, leaving PJ the sudden guardian of his estranged brother&’s grandchildren. Anyone else would be deterred from the planned trip, but PJ figures the orphaned kids might benefit from getting out of town. PJ also thinks he can ask Sophie, his adult daughter who&’s adrift in her twenties, to come along to babysit. And there&’s one more surprise addition to the roster: Pancakes, a former nursing home therapy cat with a knack of predicting death, who recently turned up outside PJ&’s home.This could be the second chance PJ has long hoped for—a fresh shot at love and parenting—but does he have the strength to do both those things again? It&’s very possible his heart can&’t take it.
Garfield Bacon Me Drool: His 77th Book (Garfield)
by Jim DavisGarfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book—truly a must-have for fans!While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagna, he also believes in making time for bacon, and lots of it. Fans of the fat cat won't want to be disturbed as they happily devour this latest batch of scrumptious comics.
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.
Casket Case: A Novel
by Lauren EvansIn this warm-hearted debut rom-com, a young woman returns home to run her family&’s casket business and falls in love with a seemingly perfect stranger. But there&’s just one problem . . . he works for Death.&“A charming, original love story about grief. I loved it.&”—Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next YearNora thought she was finished with Rabbittown, Alabama, for good. But an unexpected tragedy turned her life upside down, and she&’s found herself back in her tiny hometown running the family casket business.There aren&’t exactly a lot of prospects for a single woman in her thirties in a place like Rabbittown. Until Nora Clanton&’s ordinary, casket-selling day is interrupted by a handsome stranger wandering into her shop and asking for directions—as well as a date.Garrett Bishop seems like the ideal guy. He&’s thoughtful, he&’s kind, and he has a lucrative job as a logistics coordinator, for which he seems to have a passion. She&’s not totally sure what &“logistics&” entails, but she knows it means long hours, lots of travel, and urgent calls in the middle of the night.When a few of Rabbittown&’s residents suddenly pass away—a heart attack here, a car crash there—and Garrett is spotted at the scenes of, well, all of the deaths, his frustratingly vague job description starts to become increasingly . . . suspicious. What is it that Garrett actually does for a living?He&’s a logistics coordinator for Death.When Nora discovers the truth, she is unable to reconcile the wonderful man she knows with the unthinkably cruel job he loves. Will she ever be able to understand how he can do what he does, or will she have to lay her best chance at love to rest?Casket Case is the heartfelt story of a small-town girl who feels surrounded by death—literally and figuratively. This clever, endearing, and romantic debut explores how love and loss are forever intertwined . . . but death might not be as scary as it seems.
Time Will Tell: A Novel
by Rita Mae BrownAn eye-wateringly expensive watch is found discarded on the land days prior to a dead body turning up. &“Sister&” Jane Arnold sets out to find the connection between the two, with a little help from her friend—both two legged and four—in this transportive mystery from New York Times bestselling author Rita Mae Brown.&“Cunning foxes, sensible hounds, and sweet-tempered horses are among the sparkling conversationalists in this charming series.&”—The New York Times Book ReviewBetween organizing a joint session with her friends at Bull Run Hunt, leading her own Jefferson Hunt Club&’s fox hunting season, and looking after her beloved hounds and horses, &“Sister&” Jane Arnold is as busy as can be. She and her friend Tootie Harris are helping to lure home hunt club member Cindy Chandler&’s two escaped cows, Clytemnestra and Orestes, when they discover an expensive watch carelessly abandoned on an overgrown path. The last thing Sister needs is another mystery to solve, but when one falls into her lap, she can&’t help but get involved.Days later, a young man is murdered, one with seemingly no connection to the pricey jewelry or a life of crime. His mother is distraught, and Sister vows to find the murderer. But when hounds on the hunt discover a truck covered in blood – with no body in sight – she quickly realizes she&’s in over her head with a cunning and clever adversary. Can she find the link and stop the murderer before they strike again? Only time will tell.
Cat's People: A Novel
by Tanya GuerreroA stray cat brings together five strangers over the course of one fateful summer in this heartwarming novel about love, found family, and the power of connection.Núria, a single-by-choice barista with a little resentment for the &“crazy cat lady&” label, is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn who takes care of the neighborhood&’s stray cats. On her volunteering days, she starts finding Post-it notes left by a secret admirer in an area where her feeds her favorite stray—a black cat named Cat. Like most felines, he is both curious and observant, so of course he knows who the notes are from. Núria, however, is clueless.Are the notes from Collin, a bestselling author and self-professed hermit with a weakness for good coffee? Are they from Lily, a fresh-out-of-high school Georgia native searching for her long-lost half sister? Are they from Omar, the beloved neighborhood mailman going through an early midlife crisis? Or are they from Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria&’s favorite bodega? When Cat suddenly falls ill, these five strangers find themselves bonding together in their desire to care for him, and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they&’ve all been searching for.
Fear the Flames: A Novel
by Olivia Rose DarlingNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exiled princess teams up with the last man she thought she could trust in the start of a dazzling and unforgettable epic fantasy romance series.As a child, Elowen Atarah was ripped away from her dragons and imprisoned by her father, King Garrick of Imirath. Years later, Elowen is now a woman determined to free her dragons. Having established a secret kingdom of her own called Aestilian, she&’s ready to do what&’s necessary to save her people and seek vengeance. Even if that means having to align herself with the Commander of Vareveth, Cayden Veles, the most feared and dangerous man in all the kingdoms of Ravaryn.Cayden is ruthless, lethal, and secretive, promising to help Elowen if she will stand with him and all of Vareveth in the pending war against Imirath. Despite their contrasting motives, Elowen can&’t ignore their undeniable attraction as they combine their efforts and plot to infiltrate the impenetrable castle of Imirath to steal back her dragons and seek revenge on their common enemy.As the world tries to keep them apart, the pull between Elowen and Cayden becomes impossible to resist. Working together with their crew over clandestine schemes, the threat of war looms, making the imminent heist to free her dragons their most dangerous adventure yet. But for Elowen, her vengeance is a promise signed in blood, and she&’ll stop at nothing to see that promise through.An immersive fantasy filled with a sizzling reluctant-allies-to-lovers romance, a world to get lost in, dangerous quests, dragon bonds, and an entertaining band of characters to root for, Fear the Flames marks the stunning debut of Olivia Rose Darling.
Knave of Diamonds: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
by Laurie R. KingMary Russell&’s allegiances are tested by the reappearance of her long-lost uncle—and a tantalizing case not even Sherlock Holmes could solve.When Mary Russell was a child, she adored her black sheep Uncle Jake. But she hasn&’t heard from him in many years, and she assumed that his ne&’er-do-well ways had brought him to a bad end somewhere—until he presents himself at her Sussex door. Yes, Jake is back, and with a load of problems for his clever niece. Not the least of which is the reason the family rejected him in the first place: He was involved—somehow—in the infamous disappearance of the Irish Crown Jewels from an impregnable safe in Dublin Castle.It was a theft that shook a government, enraged a king, threatened the English establishment—and baffled not only the Dublin police and Scotland Yard, but Sherlock Holmes himself. And, now, Jake expects Russell to step into the middle of it all? To slip away with him, not telling Holmes what she&’s up to? Knowing that the theft—unsolved, hushed-up, scandalous—must have involved Mycroft Holmes as well?Naturally, she can do nothing of the sort. Siding with her uncle, even briefly, could only place her in opposition to both her husband-partner and his secretive and powerful brother. She has to tell Jake no.On the other hand, this is Jake—her father&’s kid brother, her childhood hero, the beloved and long-lost survivor of a much-diminished family.Conflicting loyalties and international secrets, blatant lies and blithe deceptions: sounds like another case for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes.
Sealed with a Hiss: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery
by Rita Mae BrownWhen a decades-forgotten car bobs to the surface of a local creek, with a body still in the driver&’s seat, it&’s up to Mary Minor &“Harry&” Haristeen and her beloved cats and dogs to save the day, in this latest mystery from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author, Sneaky Pie Brown.Spring is in full bloom, and everything is blossoming just right for Harry in Crozet, Virginia. Restorations to the long-shuttered local segregated school are nearly complete, and the school will be renamed to commemorate an important community member. To honor the former students, Harry and her friends are hard at work planning a reunion. It&’s a big affair, and the crew spends their days hanging plaques at the gym, arranging food, and writing speeches.But the fifteen acres behind the school are enticing for more than just a school reunion. One realtor soon reveals plans to buy the land and build over it—unless the crew can find a way to stop the sale.In their search to prevent the purchase, they come across something unexpected: a dead body, which might not be the first to show up this season. With a little aid from Tee Tucker the corgi and Irish Wolfhound Pirate, as well as feline sleuths Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, Harry just might have a chance at solving this mystery and preventing the land purchase once and for all.
When the Music Hits: A Novel
by Amber OliverIn this soulful debut novel set in the hypnotic music scene of New York City, a young Black woman lands her dream job at a major label—only to discover just how treacherous a place made to birth stars can be.&“A decibel-raising debut that compellingly and hauntingly amplifies the unending conflict between striving for more and not losing your soul in the process.&”—Mateo Askaripour, New York Times bestselling author of Black BuckGrowing up in the Bronx, Billie Grand sought solace in music, finding herself in the pulsing beats, striking lyrics, and mesmerizing voices that saved her when money issues and familial strife proved deafening. When she finally lands a coveted A&R assistant role at Lit Music Productions, one of the largest music labels in the country, it initially seems like everything she&’s dreamed of—sleek offices, exclusive parties, flashy dealmaking—and she can&’t wait until it&’s her turn to find the next breakout headliner.But as she continues to work at Lit, she discovers a dark side to all the glamour. The hours are long, the demands are insane, the microaggressions from her mostly white colleagues increasingly rattle her, and Billie can&’t shake the sense Lit&’s higher-ups are hiding something about their dealings. Then Billie stumbles upon a raspy-voiced, melodic singer and rapper who has the kind of fire to ignite stardom, who represents everything Billie got into this business for—supporting real music, with none of that pretending to be the culture. On the precipice of signing her first artist, a shake-up threatens everything and endangers Billie&’s already precarious place in the pecking order. The job has put her at odds with her boyfriend who questions her morality and her mother who relies on Billie to help with her bills, but Billie has her sights set on the stars. As a reckoning brews at the office and the costs of her dreams get ever higher, she will have to decide: Is finding success worth losing herself?A riveting, poignant, and endlessly entertaining take on privilege and power, When the Music Hits is a moving anthem for making space where there was none before and introduces Amber Oliver as a blazing new talent to watch.
Critical Role: Vox Machina--Stories Untold (Critical Role)
by Kendra Wells Critical Role Sam Maggs Jess Barber Martin Cahill Rebecca Coffindaffer Aabria Iyengar Sarah Glenn Marsh Rory Power Nibedita Sen Izzy WassersteinCelebrate a decade of Critical Role with this anthology featuring the perspectives of ten characters who fought alongside—and against—Vox Machina, with a foreword by cast member Liam O&’Brien. In these ten stories, see the legendary adventuring party anew through the eyes of some of the most memorable characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina. Within its pages:• Shaun Gilmore reflects on the life he has chosen, as told by Aabria Iyengar.• Raishan, racked by a pestilent curse, plots to release the Cinder King from his fiery prison, as told by Rory Power.• Trinket the Wonder Bear accompanies the next generation of Vox Machina on their first adventure, as told by Sarah Glenn Marsh.• Plus seven more hilarious, heartbreaking, and heroic tales featuring Kaylie, Doty, Kevdak, and more! The adventure began in 2015 with a group of friends sitting down in front of a camera to roll some dice, bring their characters to life, and tell a story that would become immortalized in their livestream tabletop roleplaying game: Critical Role. What started as a humble home game eventually grew into a worldwide phenomenon that has touched countless people with its poignant, larger-than-life storytelling—and in that same vein, this collection celebrates the characters whose lives were touched by Vox Machina but whose stories are yet to be told. Contributors: Foreword by Liam O&’Brien • Jess Barber Martin Cahill • Rebecca Coffindaffer • Aabria Iyengar • Sam Maggs • Sarah Glenn Marsh • Rory Power • Nibedita Sen • Izzy Wasserstein • Kendra Wells
Tusk Love (Critical Role)
by Critical Role Thea GuanzonA merchant&’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars.&“A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.&”—Katee Robert, author of Neon GodsAs the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere&’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family&’s station, and live quietly as a lordling&’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure.Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack.Unlike Guinevere, Oskar&’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that&’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he&’s never seen to find family he&’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise.Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they&’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role&’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life.
The Tearsmith
by Erin DoomThe bestselling international sensation, coming soon to Netflix, now in English for the first time—a dark, sexy, haunting novel of two very damaged teens who are taken in by the same family and forced to reckon with a destructive love that could be the undoing of them both Growing up in a ghastly orphanage run by an abusive matron, Nica coped in the only way she could—by retreating to her imagination, where she lived out fantastical stories, especially about the Tearsmith, the man who makes tears, a terrifying figure who forges all the fears that dwell in people&’s hearts.When she&’s finally taken in by an adoptive family at seventeen, Nica thinks she&’s leaving the group home, its torments, and her prison of otherworldly tales behind her. That is, until Rigel—a young man raised from birth in the same dreadful orphanage—joins her new family.Rigel is as mesmerizingly handsome as he is troubled, and he and Nica have a long history of distrust and hostility. But as they come to live together again under one roof, the deep shared trauma of surviving such vicious circumstances sparks something magical, and Nica begins to fall for Rigel&’s forbidden love.Before any relationship can become reality, though, they&’ll have to face the darkness of their past . . . and the dangerous stakes of pursuing a future together.
Star Wars: The Acolyte: Wayseeker (Star Wars)
by Justina IrelandDecades before Star Wars: The Acolyte, Vernestra Rwoh must rediscover her place within the Jedi Order.Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh has spent years exploring the Outer Rim as a Wayseeker, answering to no authority but the Force itself. When the Jedi Council orders her to return to Coruscant, Vernestra ignores the summons, feeling that her priority is the beings she&’s already serving.So the Council dispatches Jedi Knight Indara to track down Vernestra to deliver the urgent message that a Republic senator has formally requested Jedi assistance, asking for Vernestra&’s aid by name. Intrigued, Vernestra quickly finds herself pulled back into Coruscant&’s complicated world of Republic politics and underworld crime.The two could not be more different: Vernestra, a Jedi Master who has known conflict and loss during her decades in the Order, and Indara, a young Knight just coming into her own as a Jedi in a galaxy at peace. Trust is slow to develop as they clash over their views on serving the Jedi Order, the galaxy, and the Force.But they must work together to decipher the connection between the senator and a trail of dangerous weapons threatening to wreak havoc on the Republic. As the two delve further into their investigation, the lines between Jedi and Republic business blur, and Vernestra must rediscover what it means to serve for Light and Life.
The Language of the Birds: A Novel
by K.A. MersonA brilliant but solitary teenager must unlock ciphers, unearth buried clues, and reckon with the outside world as she pursues an ancient secret in this brainteasing, puzzle-filled mystery. &“A must-read for fans of puzzle books and intelligent suspense.&”—Meg Shaffer, bestselling author of The Wishing Game and The Lost Story&“A delight for readers who enjoy sifting through clues and poring over evidence alongside the hero, racing to see which of you can crack the mystery first.&”—Ernest Cline, bestselling author of Ready Player OneSeventeen-year-old Arizona&’s favorite things include cryptography, geocaching, the writings of Jules Verne—and exploring the Sierra Nevadas on her Russian Ural motorcycle, with her dog Mojo riding shotgun in his sidecar.She&’s not, in other words, your average teenager.So when she learns her mother&’s been kidnapped and finds a cryptic test accompanying the ransom note, she&’s not just horrified—but electrified. Solving puzzles and cracking codes are what she does best, and she knows exactly how to tackle the challenge the kidnappers are dangling in front of her.What she doesn&’t yet realize is that she&’s been enlisted in a treasure hunt, on the trail of an occult, centuries-old secret her father supposedly took to his grave. And if the prize at the end is real, it could shake the world.As Arizona chases the truth through fiendish puzzles and ancient texts, unearthing clues both buried underground and hiding in plain sight in the Western landscape, she&’s forced to navigate the outside world in ways she never has before―and begins to forge connections she never dreamed she could.Featuring an indomitable young heroine and a plot that ingeniously weaves together real facts into a treasure hunt of epic proportions, The Language of the Birds is an irresistibly quirky, endlessly surprising adventure that will leave readers wondering where the truth ends and fiction begins.
Wet Sand, Volume 1 (WET SAND)
by DOYAKThe must-read BL webtoon by DOYAK is now in print! In this mature-rated drama, three men collide in a tangled web of love, power, and crime.&“Among the best of recent web-to-print romance comics. Boys&’ love fans will be sated.&”—Publishers WeeklyWhen a chance encounter brings earnest photographer Jo into the orbit of the aloof and gorgeous Ian, Jo falls hard. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, and Jo is determined to break through Ian&’s indifferent façade. But Ian&’s life isn&’t made for romance. As he works to free himself from his past life as a high-profile member of a dangerous gang—and from TJ, his on-again, off-again lover—a power struggle threatens to erupt within the crime syndicate. If Ian isn&’t careful, events might spiral out of control, dragging him back into a world of corruption and murder.Volume 1 collects episodes 1-13 of the webcomic Wet Sand.
Ten Incarnations of Rebellion: A Novel
by Vaishnavi PatelFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi comes an epic and daring novel that imagines an alternate version of 1960s India that was never liberated from the British, and a young woman&’s struggle to change the tides of history.&“This is the kind of fiction we need more of.&”—R. F. Kuang, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BabelKalki Divekar grows up a daughter of Kingston—a city the British built on the ashes of Bombay. The older generation, including her father, have been lost to the brutal hunt for rebels. Young men are drafted to fight wars they will never return from. And the people of her city are more interested in fighting one another than facing their true oppressors.When tragedy strikes close to home, Kalki begins to play a dangerous game with small acts of resistance, tempered by cautious, level-headed Yashu and fortified by Fauzia, whose dreams of the future awaken Kalki&’s heart. Together, they found Kingston&’s new independence movement, obtaining jobs working for the British while secretly planning to destroy the empire from the inside out. But one wrong move means certain death, and when facing threats from all quarters, Kalki must decide whether it&’s more important to be a hero or to survive.Set over the course of a decade and told as ten moments from Kalki&’s life that mirror the Dashavatara, the ten avatars of Vishnu, Ten Incarnations of Rebellion is a sweeping, deeply felt speculative novel of empowerment, friendship, self-determination, and the true meaning of freedom.
Run: A Novel
by Blake CrouchA gripping apocalyptic thriller about a man and his family running for their lives in an America gone mad—from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and RecursionNo time to think. No time to ask why. Only time to run. Five days ago, the epidemic of rage began.Four days ago, the rash of senseless murders swept the nation.Three days ago, the president addressed the country and begged for peace—even as the murders increased tenfold.Two days ago, the killers began to mobilize.One day ago, the power went out.And tonight, the killers are reading the names of those to be killed over the Emergency Broadcast System.Jack Colclough is listening over the battery-powered radio on his kitchen table in Albuquerque, and he just heard his name. People are coming to his house to kill him, his wife, his daughter, and his son.He has no idea what&’s happening, or why, but the time for questions is long past. His only chance is to run.Following an ordinary family on a desperate race through an America that&’s destroying itself, Run is a terrifying, brutally stripped-down thriller from master storyteller Blake Crouch.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 3 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #3)
by MashiroLove level-up in progress . . . The third volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane&’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow as he proves to be a considerate and reliable friend on- and offline, but she&’s starting to overthink everything she does around him. When Akane and the other guild members attend a cultural festival at Yamada&’s school, all the students think Akane is Yamada&’s girlfriend, which leads to an embarrassing misunderstanding. Confusing matters, Yamada rushes to Akane&’s aid when she collapses with a fever. Is he just being as considerate as always, or could this be a sign of something more? Volume 3 includes Chapters 20-30.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 4 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 #4)
by MashiroCould this be love? The fourth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Thanks to Yamada&’s attentive care, Akane is recovering from her sudden illness. The experience has made her realize she can&’t keep hiding the truth—what she feels for Yamada is more than just friendship. With encouragement from her friend Momo and gaming guild master Eita, Akane is finally ready to confess her feelings. But Yamada&’s busy schedule makes finding the right time seem impossible. Meanwhile, a new player in their guild also harbors a secret crush on Yamada. As the two girls struggle to make their hearts known, will Yamada&’s own feelings finally become clear? Volume 4 includes Chapters 31-40.
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 5 (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999)
by MashiroFrom gamer friends to boyfriend and girlfriend. The fifth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After a night out with their friends, Yamada and Akane finally make their feelings known and become an official couple. While Yamada is busy with cram school and final exams, Akane makes a new friend in the game—a girl named Yui. Soon the two girls are making plans to get together in real life, but guild master Eita is worried Akane is too quick to meet strangers—and he might be right. When Akane meets Yui for dinner, Yui&’s boyfriend shows up unannounced. As it turns out, he&’s from a rival gaming guild and his intentions are anything but pure.Volume 5 includes Chapters 41-50.