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Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Sirens #1 (Jim Henson's Storyteller #1)
by Bartosz SztyborThe critically acclaimed Jim Henson’s The Storyteller celebrates four mythic tales of sirens, inspired by folklore from around the world and told in the spirit of Jim Henson’s beloved television series. In this first issue, Polish writer Sztybor Bartosz teams with artist Jakub Rebelka (Judas) to reimagine the classic Polish folktale “The Fisherman and the Mermaid”. The fisherman is not happy with his life. He works all the time, struggling to make ends meet rather than spending time with his wife and their daughter. One day, while fishing, he hears a mermaid singing and the song overwhelms him with joy. He can’t stop thinking about this song so he captures the mermaid and imprisons her.
Black Badge #4 (Black Badge #4)
by Matt KindtThe Black Badges are invited to the compete in the Badge of Champions—a gigantic secret convention where scouts from competing disciplines meet every year for a cut-throat survival course. The objective is to win—no matter the cost.
Rosewater: A Novel
by Liv LittleWinner of Lambda Literary's 2024 Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ FictionA TODAY and LGBTQ Reads Most Anticipated Book of 2023 • A Goodreads Buzziest Debut Novel of the New Year • An Electric Lit Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of Spring 2023 • A Bustle Most Anticipated Book of Spring & Summer 2023 • A Nylon April 2023 Must-Read Book • An Ebony Required Reading Pick for AprilFor fans of Bolu Babalola and Tia Williams comes a &“tender, soulful, and sexy&” (Phoebe Robinson) debut novel about finding love in an unexpected place.Elsie is a sexy, funny, and fiercely independent woman in south London. But several things in her life have gone terribly wrong. She&’s estranged from her family; is failing to make it as a poet; and has just been evicted from her social housing. As fierce and independent as she is, even Elsie must admit that being a carefree 28-year-old is proving difficult―and that she&’s running out of options.Juliet, her best friend since childhood, has always been Elsie&’s lifeline. So even though they haven&’t spoken in months, Elsie is soon snuggled up on Juliet&’s couch, back at home among the mismatched cushions and knit blankets. Between their reruns of Drag Race and nights smoking on the balcony, something surprising begins to glimmer in Elsie&’s heart. And as the days turn into weeks and then months, this feeling quickly becomes too fierce to ignore. Will Elsie be brave enough to open herself up to love? Featuring the poetry of Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Rosewater is a deliciously steamy queer romance from a bold new voice. An electric and captivating debut, Elsie&’s story teaches us that sometimes home is not always where we are, but who we are with . . .&“Simmering.&” ―New York Times&“Sensuous.&” ―Electric Lit&“As buzzy as it gets.&” ―no kill magazine&“Fresh, zesty, and sexy.&” ―Bernardine Evaristo&“Sensuous, urgent, and pulsating with youth.&” ―Xochitl Gonzalez&“I laughed, I cried, couldn't put it down.&” ―Monica Heisey
Smooth Criminals #6 (Smooth Criminals #6)
by Kurt Lustgarten Kiwi SmithIt’s heist time! A hacker, a thief, and enemies around every turn. What could possibly go wrong?
Arcadia #7 (Arcadia #7)
by Alex PaknadelLee Pepper attempts to escape the Boatmen in the real world, and in Arcadia, the Homesteaders discover that Giacomo might have unprecedented control over the simulation.
Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior
by Frank E. Hagan Leah E. DaigleRecipient of the 2024 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award This award recognizes textbooks and learning materials that have demonstrated excellence over time. The Eleventh Edition of bestselling Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminal behavior with a focus on the core of criminology – theory, method, and criminal behavior. In a clear and accessible manner, authors Frank E. Hagan and Leah E. Daigle present readers with detailed explanations of criminal behavior; examine various forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime; the effects on society and policy decisions; and the connection between theory and criminal behavior.
Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior
by Frank E. Hagan Leah E. DaigleRecipient of the 2024 Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award This award recognizes textbooks and learning materials that have demonstrated excellence over time. The Eleventh Edition of bestselling Introduction to Criminology: Theories, Methods, and Criminal Behavior provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the study of criminal behavior with a focus on the core of criminology – theory, method, and criminal behavior. In a clear and accessible manner, authors Frank E. Hagan and Leah E. Daigle present readers with detailed explanations of criminal behavior; examine various forms of criminal activity, such as organized crime, white collar crime, political crime, and environmental crime; the effects on society and policy decisions; and the connection between theory and criminal behavior.
Wild's End #3: The Enemy Within (Wilds End #3)
by Dan AbnettClive and the others can no longer deny the danger of the alien threat or the violence it's capable of. As they struggle to escape the alien targeting them and hope to survive long enough to find answers
Ghosted in L.A. #4 (Ghosted in L.A. #4)
by Sina GraceA standard fight between roommates gets complicated when it involves the undead. With all the ghosts in the Manor choosing sides, will Daphne ever be truly at home here?
The Butcher and the Wren: A Novel
by Alaina UrquhartINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the co-host of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid, a thrilling debut novel told from the dueling perspectives of anotorious serial killer and the medical examiner following where his trail of victims leadsSomething dark is lurking in the Louisiana bayou: a methodical killer with a penchant for medical experimentation is hard at work completing his most harrowing crime yet, taunting the authorities who desperately try to catch up. But forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller is the best there is. Armed with an encyclopedic knowledge of historical crimes, and years of experience working in the Medical Examiner&’s office, she&’s never encountered a case she couldn&’t solve. Until now. Case after case is piling up on Wren&’s examination table, and soon she is sucked into an all-consuming cat-and-mouse chase with a brutal murderer getting more brazen by the day. An addictive read with straight-from-the-morgue details only an autopsy technician could provide, The Butcher and the Wren promises to ensnare all who enter.
Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy)
by Brynne Weaver#1 New York Times bestselling series and USA Today Bestseller&“I want to ruin her so that she&’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.&”The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry―unlike anything you&’ve read before.When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, they find something elusive―the friendship of two like-minded, pitch-black souls who just happen to enjoy killing other serial killers.From small-town West Virginia to upscale California, and from downtown Boston to rural Texas, the two hunters collide in an annual game of blood and suffering, one that pits them against the most dangerous monsters in the country.But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love.Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves?Or have they finally met their match?Tropes: Golden retriever x black cat / He falls first / Touch him/her and die / Friends to lovers / Forced proximity / One bed
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: Coronation #3 (Jim Henson Presents #3)
by Simon SpurrierA young woman journeys deeper into the mysterious Labyrinth and faces trials the likes of which she could never have imagined. Still, she is determined that nothing will stop her from saving her son!
The Stardust Kid (Stardust Kid)
by J.M. DeMatteisLast night, when Cody DiMarco went to bed, life was the same as it's always been. But this morning he awoke in a new place victim to a magic older than time. Now four children must band together in order to restore their families (let alone our planet!) if they’re to solve the great mystery of . . . The Stardust Kid. From J.M. DeMatteis, the Eisner Award-winning writer of Justice League and Spider Man, and Mike Ploog, the artist of Werewolf By Night and Man-Thing, comes the long-awaited collection of their fan-favorite follow-up to Abadazad! This edition collects extensive behind-the-scenes material on the making of this vast and colorful world from the minds of some of comics greatest storytellers.
RuinWorld: Eye for an Eye (RuinWorld)
by Derek LaufmanIt’s every adventurer for themselves in the Ruinlands! Join Pogo and Rex as they set out on a quest to hunt for valuable artifacts and magical weapons across the land. Along with plenty of not-always faithful companions, our heroes must battle dangerous tribes of Toadies, survive giant stone Golems, and stop a catastrophic world-ending disaster, all while evading a cunning gang of thieves trying in a race to the biggest treasure of all time. Cartoonist Derek Laufman (Marvel Superhero Adventures) leads an unforgettable journey as Rex and Pogo misadventure their way across the Ruinlands, facing dangerous foes and fair-weather friends alike!
I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation (I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation)
by Natalie NourigatWhen artist Natalie Nourigat left her life in Portland to move to Los Angeles and pursue a job in animation, she realized that despite her research, nothing truly prepared her for the wild world that awaited in the studios of Southern California. This autobiographical how-to graphic novel explores the highest highs and lowest lows of pursuing a dream in animation. Brushed with a dose of humor and illustrated advice about salaries, studio culture, and everything in between, I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation is the unique insider experience you won’t find anywhere else.
Persephone (Persephone)
by Loïc Locatelli-KournwskyFrench author Loïc Locatelli-Kournwsky presents a modern-day retelling of the Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone in an exciting universe that blends high-fantasy adventure with visuals reminiscent of Japanese anime and 1950s American-style comics. Persephone may be the adopted daughter of the famous magician Demeter, but she struggles to find her place alongside such a force of nature. Persephone’s desire to find out where she belongs takes her on an epic adventure deep into the Underworld, where she’ll discover who—or what—she is.
Judas #4 (Judas #4)
by Jeff LovenessWith the fate of all of life and the afterlife hanging in the balance, Judas performs an intervention on Jesus in the pits of Hell.
Teo's Durumi (The Alliance)
by Elaine U. ChoThe dazzling and cinematic sequel to space opera Ocean&’s Godori takes Ocean and her crew deep into the cloisters of the Moon and the conflicts of the heart.&“As ever, Elaine U. Cho takes us on a twisting journey that further expands on her haunting themes around grief, memory, and sacrifice, bringing us breathlessly to the end of a story we&’ll never forget.&” –Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad BooksTeo Anand, former ne&’er-do-well second son of the Anand Tech empire and current solar fugitive, has just crash-landed on the Moon after escaping the latest attempt on his life. But if anyone can help exonerate him, it&’s his best friend, bold Korean space pilot Ocean Yoon. Falsely accused of murdering his family, Teo is running out of both time and options. But loyalties are uncertain in their group of steadfast comrades and tentative new allies, and it&’s difficult to know who to trust in the tangled web that awaits them in Artemis, a city on the Moon rich in Korean history and haunted by ghosts from Teo&’s and Ocean&’s pasts. Further complicating matters are Haven—the pensive medic whose beliefs challenge Ocean&’s—and the dashing Phoenix—a space raider who&’s come blazing into Teo&’s life in more ways than one. All the while, Corvus, the real culprit behind the slaying of the Anands, is sowing a path of destruction that threatens to swallow the solar whole. The crew will wrestle with clashing ideals, flying bullets, and undeniable feelings as they race toward a stunning final stand. Teo&’s Durumi brings Cho&’s space opera duology to an exhilarating close, one that contends with questions of identity and acceptance; grief and redemption; and loyalty and sacrifice.
Arcadia #6 (Arcadia #6)
by Alex PaknadelLee Pepper is taken to a meeting led by the charismatic Uncle Cosmas, who promises the sickly crowd that he can upload them to Arcadia. In Arcadia, Coral teaches Giacomo to code by torchlight.
Garfield: Snack Pack Vol. 3 (Garfield)
by Mark Evanier Scott NickelThe gang’s all here for another delicious serving of Garfield goodies! In the volume, Garfield becomes matchmaker for some neighborhood dogs, and picks up the trenchcoat once again for another Sam Spayed adventure. Writers Mark Evanier and Scott Nickel, and artist Antonio Alfaro bring laughs and shenanigans for the whole family.
Heart Bones: A Novel
by Colleen HooverMoving, passionate, and unforgettable, this novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover follows two young adults from completely different backgrounds embarking on a tentative romance, unaware of what the future holds. After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. But two months before she&’s finally free to change her life for the better, an unexpected death leaves her homeless and forced to spend the remainder of her summer in Texas with a father she barely knows. Devastated and anxious for the summer to go by quickly, Beyah has no time or patience for Samson, the wealthy, brooding guy next door. Yet, the connection between them is too intense to ignore. But with their upcoming futures sending them to opposite ends of the country, the two decide to maintain only a casual summer fling. Too bad neither has any idea that a rip current is about to drag both their hearts out to sea.
The Lightning Bottles
by Marissa StapleyINSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The author of New York Times bestseller and Reese&’s Book Club pick Lucky returns with a spellbinding story of rock &’n&’ roll and star-crossed love—about grunge-era musician Jane Pyre&’s journey to find out what really happened to her husband and partner in music, who abruptly disappeared years earlier.He was the troubled face of rock &’n&’ roll…until he suddenly disappeared without a trace. Jane Pyre was once half of the famous rock n&’ roll duo, the Lightning Bottles. Years later, she&’s perhaps the most hated—and least understood—woman in music. She was never as popular with fans as her bandmate (and soulmate), Elijah Hart—even if Jane was the one who wrote the songs that catapulted the Lightning Bottles to instant, dizzying fame, first in the Seattle grunge scene, then around the world. But ever since Elijah disappeared five years earlier and the band&’s meteoric rise to fame came crashing down, the public hatred of Jane has taken on new levels, and all she wants to do is retreat. What she doesn&’t anticipate is the bombshell that awaits her at her new home in the German countryside: the sullen teenaged girl next door—a Lightning Bottles superfan—who claims to have proof that not only is Elijah still alive, he&’s also been leaving secret messages for Jane. And they need to find them right away. A cross-continent road trip about two misunderstood outsiders brought together by their shared love of music, The Lightning Bottles is both a love letter to the 90s and a searing portrait of the cost of fame.
Confess: an emotional and gripping novel from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of IT ENDS WITH US
by Colleen Hoover&‘This book will consume you - rip out your heart and piece it back together. I absolutely loved it!&’ Paige Toon&‘Hoover will pull heartstrings in this second-chance love story… edgy, sexy&’ BooklistFrom the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us, a novel about risking everything for love and finding your heart somewhere between the truth and lies. At age twenty-one, Auburn Reed has already lost everything important to her. In her fight to rebuild her shattered life, she has her goals in sight and there is no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn&’t expect to find a deep attraction to the enigmatic artist who works there, Owen Gentry. For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is keeping a major secret from coming out. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything important to Auburn, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it. To save their relationship, all Owen needs to do is confess. But in this case, the confession could be much more destructive than the actual sin.
Abbott #3 (Abbott #3)
by Saladin AhmedAbbott’s investigations pits her directly against some of the most powerful men in Detroit.
Jim Henson's A Tale of Sand (Jim Henson's A Tale of Sand)
by Jerry JuhlThe groundbreaking 3-time Eisner Award-winning graphic novel, now available digitally for the first time! Join us as we explore this missing piece of Jim Henson's career in a celebration of his creative process, gorgeously brought to life by acclaimed illustrator Ramon K. Perez (Wolverine and the X-Men, Spider Man: Year One). Discovered in the Archives of The Jim Henson Company, Tale of Sand is an original graphic novel adaptation of an unproduced, feature-length screenplay written by Jim Henson and his frequent writing partner, Jerry Juhl. Tale of Sand follows scruffy everyman, Mac, who wakes up in an unfamiliar town, and is chased across the desert of the American Southwest by all manners of man and beast of unimaginable proportions. Produced with the complete blessing of Henson co-CEO Lisa Henson, Tale of Sand was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement upon release, winning the Eisner Awards for Best Graphic Album, Best Penciller/Inker, and Best Production Design, as well as winning the Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Novel and Best Artist.