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Every Step She Takes: A Novel
by Alison CochrunA swoon-worthy sapphic romance following two women who are thrown together on a European adventure, from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author of the &“sexy, insightful, and utterly charming&” (BuzzFeed) Kiss Her Once for Me.Thirty-five-year-old Seattleite Sadie Wells needs an escape. She&’s desperate to escape her monotonous routines, the family business that has consumed her entire life, and the unexpected gay panic that has her questioning everything she thought she knew about herself. So when her injured sister offers Sadie her place on a tour along Portugal&’s Camino de Santiago, she decides this is the perfect chance to get away from it all. After three glasses of wine on the plane and some turbulence convince Sadie she won&’t even survive the flight, she confesses all her secrets to her seatmate, Mal. The problem: the plane doesn&’t crash, and it turns out Mal is on her Camino tour. Worst of all, Sadie learns that she is on a tour specifically for queer women, and that her two-hundred-mile trek will be a journey of self-discovery, whether she wants it to be or not. Fascinated by the woman who drunkenly came out to her on the plane, Mal offers to help Sadie relive the queer adolescence she missed out on as they walk the Camino. As Sadie develops her newfound confidence, Mal grapples with a complicated loss and unexpected inheritance. But as their relationship blurs the lines between reality and practice, they both must decide if they will forever part at the end of the tour or chart a new course together. With &“funny, poignant&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) prose, Alison Cochrun explores the power of letting go of your past and realizing that it&’s never too late to live as your authentic self.
Little Nightmares: The Lonely Ones
by E. C. MyersEnter the world of Little Nightmares in this never-before-told original story! Based on the hit videogame series.Ruse remembers water, darkness, and then nothing. Nothing -- and then suddenly she's awake in a shaking room she doesn't recognize. She doesn't recognize these other kids either -- one a small girl with a frayed rope dangling from her neck, the other a starved-looking boy wearing a tattered mask over his mouth and nose.Wherever they are, it isn't safe. Flashing colors and bizarre sounds filter through the cracks in the wood, giving way to a nightmarish carnival. Ruse knows that she needs to get out of here, but are her new companions friends, or enemies?When one wrong move can land you in the arms of monsters -- and worse -- Ruse will have to find a way to survive. Can she and her new companions possibly endure this frightening and twisted world? Or will they be warped forevermore by its dark influence?
Chi Chi’s Story (The Dodo)
by Aubre AndrusThe true story of how a heroic dog spread joy one step at a time -- as seen on The Dodo!When the Howell family adopted Chi Chi, no one knew if this quadruple amputee golden retriever would ever run again. Chi Chi needed prosthetic limbs to help her walk on her own, and finding the right fit was sure to be a challenge. But this determined dog soon showed the world she could overcome any obstacle. And Chi Chi did it all while spreading hope, joy, and inspiration every step of the way!This story is perfect for middle-grade readers and includes eight pages of full-color photos!
The Speedysaurus
by Rachel BrightAn uplifting tale about perseverance and resilience, by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of the bestselling The Worrysaurus and The Hugasaurus!Speedysaurus gets her very first bicycle! She is excited to start speeding along and dreams of entering a bicycling competition and winning all the medals! But she keeps WIBBLING and WOBBLING until she FALLS. This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but Grannysaurus reminds her that a shaky start doesn't have to mean a wobbly finish. Can Speedysaurus find a new way of looking at things and turn her day around?An empowering story with a reassuring reminder that everyone has a shaky start when trying something new. From the author of the bestselling The Lion Inside and Love Monster, and talented illustrator, Chris Chatterton.
Haunted House (Diary of a Roblox Pro)
by Ari AvatarIt's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game. Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait.... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar in the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!
A Guide to Falling Off the Map
by Zanni L. ArnotSimultaneously introspective and humorous, A Guide to Falling Off the Map is a funny, tender, messy, and authentic story about two teens who fall in love on the precipice of things falling apart.Outgoing Vinnie Smith has her NYC future planned with her best friend Lilah. Meanwhile, her childhood friend Roo Carpenter is barely getting by, having dropped out of high school to work a shady job and support his mom.But when Vinnie's world starts falling apart - plagued by severe headaches, rejected as drama captain, and betrayed by Lilah - she decides to fix Roo's life instead. They hit the road across inland Australia in her mom's old Kombi, reliving their past adventures.As they travel, Vinnie's unresolved grief over her mom resurfaces, her health deteriorates, and unexpected, intense feelings for Roo begin to threaten their friendship. Can they navigate their emotions and find a way forward, or will everything they've ever known come crashing down?
Hombre Perro: Juan el Grande, el comienzo (Hombre Perro)
by Dav Pilkey¡El superhéroe favorito de todos está de vuelta en la emocionante decimotercera novela gráfica de la serie más exitosa del galardonado autor e ilustrador Dav Pilkey! Es heroico, sincero y divertidísimo: ¡es Hombre Perro!¡Sigue a Hombre Perro y a tus súper favoritos amigos mientras salvan la ciudad de un nuevo y malvado malhechor! Para aventuras de novelas gráficas más sentidas, sigue a Aleta y a Peque Pedrito en la serie El Club de Cómics de Supergatito. Y no olvides la serie que lo empezó todo: ¡El Capitán Calzoncillos!Everyone's favorite superhero is back in the thrilling thirteenth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! It's heroic, it's heartfelt, it's hilarious -- it's Dog Man!Join Dog Man and your favorite supa buddies as they save the city from a dastardly new wrongdoer! For more heartfelt graphic novel adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. And don't forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!
Survive the Island (Diary of a Roblox Pro)
by Ari AvatarAri Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari is super excited for the holidays! He finally gets the chance to relax. That is, until he finds out that his sister is joining him on vacation. So lame! The trip soon takes an unexpected turn that leaves Ari and his friends stranded on a deserted island. How will they survive? And what about that strange buzzing that's coming from the island core?Ari, Zeke, and Jez are on another hilarious adventure in the eighth unofficial Diary of a Roblox Pro series!
The (Not So) Superheroes (The Terrible Trio #1)
by Swapna HaddowThe Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all.Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk…Working at a café and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.
Radiance of the Ordinary: Essays on Life, Death, and the Sinews that Bind
by Tara CoutureFrom the author of the popular Slowdown Farmstead Substack: a raw, poignant collection of essays about cultivating authenticity in this age of great pretend.When she was young, Tara Couture had a deep fear of death. In her twenties, determined to manifest her long-time dream of owning a farm, she worked alongside a cattleman whose perspectives on life and death would come to transform her own. When she found herself in the passenger seat of the cattleman&’s truck out on the Alberta prairie, in search of the bison herd from which they would harvest an animal, she could hardly believe this was the life she was living. But even more surprising was the realization the experience awakened in her: that life and death are inextricably connected. When we shield ourselves from death—or from any of the hard things in life—we close ourselves off to the beauty and richness of a life fully lived.Full of evocative prose that elicits the smells, tastes, cold winds, and sticky summer sweat of Tara&’s place in the world, Radiance of the Ordinary elegantly explores the moments both complex and mundane, laden with grief and light with wonderment—from butchering and birthing cows to motherhood and the tragic loss of her youngest daughter. Throughout, the reader is reminded that the work we choose to engage with, the way we make our homes, the food we put into our bodies, the relationships we nurture, and the attention we pay to the ordinary moments—this is what matters. Taken together, these essays provide an unforgettable meditation on what it means to be alive in the twenty-first century.
Subcontinental Synthesis: Electronic Music at the National Institute of Design, India 1969–1972
by Paul PurgasThe history of India&’s first electronic music studio founded in 1969 at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad by David Tudor.Subcontinental Synthesis explores the history of India&’s first electronic music studio, founded in 1969 at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad with the support of the composer David Tudor. The essays and writings unravel the narrative and context surrounding the studio as well as the work of the Indian composers who created groundbreaking recordings during its four years of activity. The texts reflect on the role of electronic music within a post-independence India, considering its interconnections with experimental design, radical pedagogies, and the international avant-garde, as well as the encircling conditions of Western ideological soft power within the global expansion of Modernism.ContributorsGeeta Dayal, Alannah Chance, Matt Williams, Shilpa Das, Jinraj Joshipura, You Nakai, Rahila Haque, and Paul Purgas
Soft Robotics (Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Agents series)
by Cecilia LaschiA comprehensive, cutting-edge treatment of soft robotics that brings conceptual structure to this fast-moving field.Soft robotics is quickly transforming corners of our world, but as yet there has been no comprehensive treatment of the young field. Filling this gap, Soft Robotics offers a systematic approach to learning the subject&’s essential ideas, methods, and techniques. Cecelia Laschi takes a holistic view that integrates interdisciplinary material and provides a conceptual structure that can withstand the discipline&’s fast-paced evolution. Laschi first presents robotics basics and the commonly used bioinspired methods before covering materials and technologies for actuation and sensing, modeling internal and external interactions, and soft robot control with model-based and learning-based approaches. Written by a pioneer of the field and honed by classroom experience, this timely textbook is an essential roadmap for anyone studying soft robotics. Comprehensive, structured coverage of soft robotics, from fundamentals to advanced techniquesPragmatic modular structure adapts to different curriculaSuitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionalsInstructor resources include slides, videos, and exercises
The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England (The Serpent in the Garden: Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England)
by Mike MignolaHellboy is dead and the world as we know it is gone…but the Witchfinder is called upon to defend Avalon one last time.Witchfinder Ed Grey is summoned by Alice, queen of the last standing realm on earth, to defend her and England against Morgan Le Fay and her champion in a final standoff. Grey must transform into the defender he was destined to be if England has a chance of surviving, while Le Fay has her own intentions for her.Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and fan-favorite artist Ben Stenbeck team up for a final story after the end of the world, continuing the fantasy epic from Koshchei the Deathless and Koshchei in Hell.This hardcover volume contains issues #1-3 and includes a bonus sketchbook section and cover gallery.
French Rhapsody
by Antoine LaurainA letter delivered 30 years late sets a middle-aged Parisian doctor off on a picaresque, nostalgic exploration of youthful dreams and the path not takenA &“must-read. . . If it wasn't so funny, you'd weep for the roads not taken&” — Le Figaro &“Beautifully written, superbly plotted and with a brilliant twist at the end&” — Daily MailMiddle-aged doctor Alain Massoulier has received a life-changing letter—33 years too late. Lost in the Paris postal system for decades, the letter from Polydor, dated 1983, offers a recording contract to The Holograms, the band in which a much younger Alain played lead guitar. Back then The Holograms had believed in their cutting-edge sound. However, the music industry remained indifferent, and eventually the band split up, each going their own way.Alain is overcome by nostalgia, and is tempted to track down the members of the group. But in a world where everything and everyone has changed . . . where will his quest take him?Rocketing around Paris and shifting perspective from Alain to his unfaithful wife, his former band members, and the people in their lives, this funny, charming story is a love letter to the City of Light and to 1980s pop.As the consequences of reading the letter begin to unfold, Alain wonders whether there&’s still time for The Holograms to produce a hit – and whether their music might change the world.
The Carefree-Ease Record
by David HintonIn this radical new translation of a classic Ch&’an (Zen) koan collection, David Hinton illuminates the Taoist dimensions of &“carefree-ease,&” the effortless joy of the enlightened mind in harmony with earth and cosmos.First collected by the Ch&’an master Wisdom-Expanse (Hung-Chih) in the twelfth century, this collection of one hundred kung-ans, or koans, is an essential text for students of Ch&’an and Zen. These miniature masterpieces of Chinese philosophy and literature offer a unique way of penetrating directly into the essence of Ch&’an teaching, and in this new translation, Hinton affords readers an opportunity to experience these koans in English like never before. Paring away the later commentaries that are usually presented with these koans, Hinton lets the original stories stand on their own, revealing themselves as nothing less than poetic expressions of the awakened mind. A far cry from the transcendence of life-and-death that typifies the traditional Buddhist goal of nirvana, this awakening is distinctly earthy and grounded in the rhythms of nature, shaped by the centuries of Taoist tradition that preceded Ch&’an. &“Carefree ease,&” writes Hinton, &“is to move through life with the profound tranquility of the Cosmos itself as it unfurls through its perennial transformations.&”Following his translation of No-Gate Gateway (2018) and Blue-Cliff Record (2024), this volume marks the completion of Hinton&’s project to translate all three of the classic koan collections.
Borderlands: Moxxi's Mysterious Memento (Borderlands)
by Amy ChuCreated in close collaboration with Gearbox Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics presents an exciting new graphic novel within the Borderlands universe!Former celebrity and current badass Siren Amara misses the fame and excitement of her glory days. Nowadays common stooges don&’t know who they&’re messing with—though they soon find out. In order to reclaim the highs of her former heroics, she needs a gig. Luckily, Moxxi needs help recovering a mysterious artifact...Written by Amy Chu (Carmilla: The First Vampire, Red Sonja) with cover and interior art by Mike Norton (Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1956, Revival), the creative team behind this series also includes Borderlands comics veterans colorist Heather Breckel (Tiny Tina&’s Wonderlands: Land of the Giants, Plants vs. Zombies) and lettering team Deron Bennet & AndWorld Design (Tiny Tina&’s Wonderlands: Land of the Giants, Masters of the Universe: Revelation). This powerhouse crew assembles to tell the story of a mission unlike any other—because there is no one quite like Moxxi!Collects Borderlands: Moxxi's Mysterious Memento #1–#4.
Echoes from Eden: A Daring Voyage to Protect Earth's Last Wild Places
by Eric Hendrikx Dax Dasilva"Echoes from Eden recounts Dax Dasilva&’s journey supporting conservation efforts in the places that need it most. This book is a testament to the power of direct action, a blueprint for environmental conservation, and, as well, a deeply personal exploration of spirituality and Earth stewardship."— Jane Goodall, PhD, DBEAll proceeds from this book will be donated to the Jane Goodall Legacy FundFrom the frontline protests of Clayoquot Sound to the helm of a global tech empire, Dax Dasilva&’s path has always straddled two worlds—innovation and conservation. Echoes from Eden is not just the story of a man who walked away from business as usual; it is a call to arms for the wild.As the world reeled from the pandemic and conservation efforts collapsed, rangers were sent home, funding dried up, and poachers and loggers swept in like vultures. Instead of retreating, Dasilva launched the Age of Union Alliance, committing $40 million to safeguard the planet&’s last wild places. What followed was a journey into the heart of the Earth&’s most endangered landscapes—tracking Grauer&’s gorillas in the Congo with Dr. Kerry Bowman, navigating Amazonian rivers with Paul Rosolie and Junglekeepers, braving militia-held territories in Haiti to protect community forests, and sailing with Sea Shepherd to shut down illegal fishing operations in the Bay of Biscay.Along the way, he met those who risk everything to defend the land: Dr. Jane Goodall and Juma Xipaya in the Amazon, Suzan Baptiste protecting the leatherback turtles of Trinidad, Dr. Russell Mittermeier conserving the endangered lemurs of Madagascar, and the fearless eco-warriors fighting in Indonesia, Canada, and beyond.But Echoes from Eden is more than an expedition log—it is a reckoning. Told with an urgency sharpened by experience, it asks us to see the world as it is: beautiful, brutal, and slipping through our fingers. This isn&’t a plea for awareness—it&’s a battle cry.The time to act isn&’t tomorrow. It&’s now.
Beyond Fast: How a Renegade Coach and His Unlikely High School Team Revolutionized Distance Running
by Chris Lear Sean Brosnan Andrew GreifThe true story of a high school cross country team that went from obscurity to becoming the fastest squad the country, and perhaps the world, has ever seen, called &“inspiring and entertaining&” (Jerry Schumacher) and &“a deliciously rich tale&” (Neal Bascomb).When Sean Brosnan arrived at Newbury Park High School in 2016, their cross country team hadn&’t so much as qualified for a California state championship in twenty-five years. Brosnan himself had never coached high schoolers, though he was no stranger to the sport. A collegiate All-American, he had spent years trying to chase his ambitions of becoming a professional runner, along the way learning from some of the most successful coaches in the country. From day one at Newbury Park, Brosnan made a promise: Give me your total commitment and I&’ll give you a state championship in four years. He did them one better: Brosnan&’s runners would take an unprecedented three consecutive national championships, smashing records, winning Division I scholarships, and representing their country in the Olympics. With expert insights and a deep love for the sport, Sean Brosnan&’s Beyond Fast offers a riveting chronicle of that journey. Tracing Newbury Park&’s early successes, their heartbreaking missteps, and the winding road that would lead them to running glory, he tells a story of guts, sacrifice, and determination. By turns heartbreaking and exhilarating, it reminds you that the only limits that matter are the ones you set for yourself.
It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
by Sanjay GuptaTransform your everyday life by reducing and eliminating chronic pain with the latest science-backed pain relief techniques and expert practical advice from America&’s bestselling doctor and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta.Are you one of the 52 million people who experience chronic pain in your day-to-day life? In It Doesn&’t Have to Hurt, Sanjay Gupta makes the empowering argument that there are effective options for relief that you can start practicing today to greatly reduce your chances of suffering pain tomorrow. The significance of reducing and even eliminating pain cannot be overstated. Gupta shows how pain carries an enormous amount of physical, social, and emotional baggage, which is, in part, why it has been so hard to treat, and too often ignored. It can also present in infinite ways. Yet both patients and practitioners labor under the mistaken idea that most pain problems can be fixed with a drug or procedure. It turns out we have tremendous agency in choosing how we&’ll respond. The brain &“creates&” pain, but it also has the capacity to reduce or even eliminate it. There is more evidence than ever about the benefits of sleep, diet and nutrition, mindfulness-based pain management (MBPM), myofascial and other hands-on treatments, as well as yoga, specialized psychotherapies, and even social &“prescriptions&”—prompting more doctors than ever to focus on these solutions. Gupta runs the gamut of conventional and complementary approaches, including the technique known as Mobilization Exercise Analgesia Treatment, foam rolling, acupuncture, trigger point injections, and vital &“prehabilitation&” before any operation. He shares how to make sense of all those over-the-counter pills, patches, and pain products, as well as drugs advertised on television or prescribed by your doctors. He covers psychedelics, supplements, and CBD. And he highlights insights from some of the nation&’s leading pain scientists and specialists, plus stories of challenge and triumph over pain by those with lived experience. Gupta sorts through them all with his pain-smart guide to a pain-smart life. With expert guidance and a wealth of science-backed strategies, It Doesn&’t Have to Hurt is your ultimate resource for reclaiming your life from chronic pain and unlocking a future of lasting relief—starting today.
Born to Be Wired: Lessons from a Lifetime Transforming Television, Wiring America for the Internet, and Growing Formula One, Discovery, Sirius XM, and the Atlanta Braves
by John MaloneIf you&’ve ever streamed a show on HBO Max, seen a Formula One race, hummed a tune on SiriusXM, bought concert tickets via Ticketmaster, or watched an Atlanta Braves game, you&’ve crossed paths with John Malone. You just didn&’t know it.John Malone remains a stranger to most people, though millions have been touched by the technologies and content he made possible. In Born to Be Wired, this legendary &“cable cowboy&” shares stories from behind the scenes of the most transformative deals in media, entertainment, and technology. He recounts the extraordinary saga of how America was wired—how a single copper strand evolved from a rural TV-antenna service into a high-speed backbone powering the internet and clearing the path for Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Malone offers an insider&’s account of launching television&’s first cable networks—including Discovery, TBS, QVC, and BET—and the strategy behind era-defining mergers, from Warner Bros. Discovery to Live Nation Entertainment. His Liberty Media ventures, including Formula One, have delivered long-term returns often compared to Berkshire Hathaway. More than a business story, this is a personal reflection—from a quiet kid with a mechanic&’s curiosity to a media visionary confronting the costs and consequences of disruption in an industry he helped reshape. Trained at the storied Bell Labs and gifted with a mathematical mind, Malone saw patterns in complexity. Where others saw chaos, he saw systems—and reconfigured companies with the precision of an engineer, unlocking value no one else could see. Sweeping, revealing, and deeply human, Born to Be Wired offers a rare glimpse into the logic—and the life—behind the screen.
Fearful: The must-have companion to the epic romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm!
by Lauren RobertsFrom the No. 1 international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a beautiful and heart-wrenching story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer's mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors. Spending time with the king while observing the castle&’s inhabitants reminds Mara that there is more to life than just death. There is love. But even the purest of intentions spurs revenge and the pursuit of power. And fate will have its way with all of them – to live, to rule, to love, and most certainly, to die… Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLING TRILOGY.Also available: Powerless, Powerful, Reckless and Fearless.
Never Outmatched: Military Strategies to Lead, Innovate, and Win in the Modern Marketing Battlefield
by Lee PepperNever Outmatched reveals how military tactics from history&’s greatest leaders can transform your marketing, leadership, and competitive edge in business.What if the secret to dominating your market lay in battlefield tactics? In Never Outmatched, entrepreneur and marketing executive Lee Pepper reveals a radical, battle-tested approach to business marketing inspired by military strategies of Ceasar, Von Clausewitz, Patton, Napoleon, Joan of Arc and others. Drawing on his eight years as an Army Armor Officer—tasked with maneuvering tanks and heavy armor for maximum effect—and over twenty-five years as a C-level executive, Pepper transforms military strategy into actionable insights for today&’s business leaders. This groundbreaking book blends military history with real-world experience to help you: • Outsmart Larger Competitors: Learn how to overcome rivals with bigger budgets and more staff by leveraging strategic positioning. • Lead with Clarity: Discover how to communicate clear goals without micromanaging, empowering your team to own the mission. • Maximize Impact: Multiply your marketing results without increasing expenses through tactical wargaming and intelligent preparation. • Crush the Competition: Use ancient tactics like the &“Anvil and Hammer&” to outmaneuver and outflank your competitors. • Forge Strategic Alliances: Turn adversaries into allies and expand your reach with well-planned partnerships. • Optimize Performance: Ensure operational readiness, prevent system failures, and organize your team for peak performance. From the battlefield to the boardroom, Never Outmatched equips you with the tools to navigate the complexities of the modern business world. Whether you&’re a seasoned marketer or an emerging entrepreneur, this book will revolutionize your approach to leadership and marketing—transforming challenges into opportunities, and pain into power. Embrace the tactics of ancient warriors and propel your business to lasting success!
Falling Like Leaves
by Misty WilsonA small town, a fall festival, and an old flame … Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this seasonal YA romance. &‘All swoon and fall vibes!&’ Lynn Painter, bestselling author of Better Than the Movies Ellis has a plan: apply to Columbia University, study journalism, set herself up for a respectable career. So when her parents announce they&’re separating, and Ellis has to move with her mom from NYC to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, it couldn&’t come at a worse time. Especially as Ellis has no time for distractions, and Bramble Falls has the biggest one of all – local barista Cooper Barnett, former best friend and first kiss, now majorly glowed-up and ignoring Ellis completely. With her aunt roping her into helping plan The Falling Leaves Festival, the biggest event on the Bramble Falls calendar, Ellis can&’t stop bumping into Cooper, and can&’t help but fall in love with the town and the people in it. As her return to Manhattan gets pushed further and further back, Ellis is caught between the future each place represents. Maybe there are some things you can&’t plan for…
Hurricane Heist (The Sherlock Society)
by James PontiWhen a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this second book in the action-packed and funny New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award–winning author James Ponti!When a category three hurricane hits Miami Beach, it uncovers a body buried at the renowned Moroccan Hotel. The body is identified as the man who served as the hotel&’s bell captain sixty years ago…and the presumed culprit of the million-dollar jewel heist that took place just before his disappearance. Since the bell captain clearly didn&’t take off with the goods as had been long believed, the Sherlock Society sets their sights on uncovering the real culprit of the theft. But when the thief may also be implicated in the bell captain&’s murder, even sixty years later, there are people who want the truth to stay buried.
Live a Little Better: One Man's Journey of Survival, Sobriety, and Success
by John BeyerIn Live a Little Better, John Beyer shares his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and struggles with addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur and devoted parent, offering an inspiring story of perseverance, transformation, and hope.&“When you pack up all your personal belongings and move to a new place, you&’re not just changing locations. You&’re changing yourself.&” – John BeyerJohn Beyer is the founder and owner of Men on the Move, one of the East Coast&’s premier moving and storage companies. But although John&’s journey to the top of the moving game has brought him incredible success, the ride up was a bumpy one. From the secret stairwells of LeFrak City to the discos of 1970s Manhattan to the dive bars of Long Island and the truck cabs of a man on the move, Beyer&’s highs and lows have been as extreme as the personality that got him in and out of trouble along the way. Live a Little Better is the story of a talented kid in an alcoholic household, an alcoholic young adult turned entrepreneur, a recovering addict whose life was saved by AA, and the devoted parent of a child with special needs. Above all, it is a story of perseverance, discernment, and transformation. If you have ever struggled with addiction, directly or indirectly, Live a Little Better speaks to you as a peer. Beyer will make you believe in success against the odds, in hope in the face of catastrophe, in rising above a broken home. You never know what crisis will teach you. No matter your circumstances or mistakes, John Beyer&’s incredible life is proof that you too have every chance to live a little better.