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The Backtrack
by Erin La RosaLife, rewound…Nearly twenty years ago, Sam Leto left her small hometown of Tybee Island, Georgia, to pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot. While she&’d prefer to keep flying away from her painful childhood memories, her beloved grandmother Pearl decides it&’s time to sell the family home. Reluctantly, Sam is summoned back to pack up the house.The 2000s nostalgia from Sam&’s old bedroom hits immediately: Fall Out Boy posters, drawers of roll-on body glitter and even her favorite CD player with a mixtape from her best friend, Damon Rocha. Damon was always a safe place and Sam often wonders what if her teenage self admitted her feelings for him back then…Mysteriously, the CD player still works all these years later. And somehow it has the power to show Sam an alternate version of her life.Song by song, Sam receives flashbacks from her past—senior prom, graduation, leaving home. But the memories aren&’t as she remembers them; they show what could have been. Suddenly, Sam knows exactly what would have happened if she&’d taken a chance with Damon—and she can&’t help feeling she made a terrible mistake leaving Tybee all those years ago."A perfectly in-tune love story that will be playing on repeat in my mind for a very long time." —Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Red String Theory and Lunar Love"La Rosa shines at genuinely funny and feminist romantic tales, and I'll read every single one of them." —Amy Spalding, bestselling author of For Her ConsiderationFOR FANS OF: Millennial nostalgia Magical realism Friends to lovers Dual timeline Second chances Found family Beachy small townDon't miss Erin La Rosa's next delightful rom-com, NOT YOU AGAIN, where a snarky screenwriter and a grumpy funeral director must must team up to escape a time loop—despite their mutual loathing and undeniable chemistry...
Two Dead Wives: A British Psychological Thriller
by Adele Parks"Absolutely gripping, this is revenge lit at its best. Provocative and compelling. I was left breathless at the final twist." —Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Remains Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn&’t exist?It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder.DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can&’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open.Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered.How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy?This explosive thriller from international bestseller Adele Parks examines what it is to be a family and the dangerous lengths that people will go to for those they love.In bestselling author Adele Park&’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies I Invited Her In Just My Luck
Plot Twist: A Novel (The Hollywood Series #2)
by Erin La Rosa&“I give it five stars—and five chili pepper emojis.&” —Kate Spencer, author of In a New York MinuteShe&’s written off more than she can chew…Romance author Sophie Lyon&’s ironic secret just went viral: she&’s never been in love—and it&’s ruining her reputation. With a manuscript deadline looming, Sophie makes an ambitious plan to overcome her writer&’s block: reunite with her exes (including her last girlfriend Carla, the one person she could have loved) to learn why she&’s never fallen in love, and document it all for her millions of new online followers. Luckily, Sophie&’s reclusive landlord, Dash Montrose—a former teen heartthrob—has social media all figured out and is willing to help. What he doesn&’t mention is that he&’s an anonymous online crafter, a hobby that helps him maintain his sobriety. No one knows about his complicated relationship with alcohol, and with a family that&’s Hollywood royalty, Dash has to steer clear of scandal. As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover a heat between them that rivals Dash&’s pottery kiln. But Sophie needs to figure out who she is outside her relationships, and Dash isn&’t sure he&’s stable enough for the commitment she deserves. So Sophie suggests what any good romance author would: a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Surely a strictly casual relationship won&’t cause any trouble… &“Spicy. Sexy. Swoony. Rachel Lynn Solomon and Christina Lauren fans will love this story!&” —Suzanne Park, author of So We Meet Again and The Do-OverFOR FANS OF: Friends to Lovers Grumpy x Sunshine Best Friend's Brother Only One Bed Romance Writer x Former Teen Heartthrob Cinnamon Roll Heroes Open Door SpiceDon't miss Erin La Rosa's next delightful rom-com, NOT YOU AGAIN, where a snarky screenwriter and a grumpy funeral director must must team up to escape a time loop—despite their mutual loathing and undeniable chemistry...
Woman Last Seen: A chilling thriller novel
by Adele Parks"Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable." —Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling authorHAPPY. MARRIED. MISSING.Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmom to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband, Mark, says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered.Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman Daan and vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.Detective Clements knows that people disappear all the time—far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run toward and others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds. Their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the detective believes they might be.How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date.In bestselling author Adele Park&’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies I Invited Her In Just My Luck
First Wife's Shadow: A Must-Read Gripping Domestic Psychological Suspense Crime Thriller from the Bestselling Author of I Invited Her In
by Adele Parks&“Adele just gets better and better and First Wife&’s Shadow had me in a chokehold from beginning to end. The twists and the tension-building were spellbinding and masterfully done. A true five-star read.&” —Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of None of This is TrueAn exhilarating psychological crime thriller that will have you racing to the finish!HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY…When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma&’s friends worry she might be exploited. She&’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn&’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew&’s wife hadn&’t died, he wouldn&’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she&’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman&’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn&’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies I Invited Her In Just My Luck
I Invited Her In
by Adele ParksImagine the worst thing a friend could ever do.This is worse.When Mel receives an unexpected email from her eldest friend Abi, it brings back memories she thought she&’d buried forever. Their friendship belonged in the past. To those carefree days at university.But Abi is in trouble and needs Mel&’s help, and she wants a place to stay. Just for a few days while she sorts things out. It&’s the least Mel can do.After all, friends look out for one another, don&’t they?I Invited Her In is a blistering tale of wanting what you can&’t have, jealousy and revenge. In bestselling author Adele Park&’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies Just My Luck
Lies, Lies, Lies: A Novel
by Adele ParksDaisy and Simon&’s marriage isn&’t what it seems…After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. They&’re a happy little family of three.So what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes—Daisy&’s used to it. She knows he&’s just letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And their happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies, Lies, Lies, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in free fall in a mesmerizing tale of marriage and secrets.In bestselling author Adele Park&’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You I Invited Her In Just My Luck
One Big Happy Family
by Susan MallerySusan Mallery, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop, returns with the joyful and utterly irresistible story of a mother who couldn't love her kids more but hopes that, just this once, they please don't come home for Christmas. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Julie Murphy! Julie Parker&’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she&’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she&’s secretly dating.But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie&’s ex. She can&’t refuse, even though she dreads their reactions to her new man when they realize she&’s been hiding him for months.As the guest list grows in surprising ways, from Blair&’s estranged mom to Heath&’s precocious children, Julie&’s secret is one of many to be unwrapped. Over this delightfully complicated and very funny Christmas, she&’ll discover that more really is merrier, and that a big, happy family can become bigger and happier, if they let go of old hurts and open their hearts to love.Don&’t miss Susan Mallery&’s brand new novel, BEACH VIBES, a dazzling, clever and poignant story about the family we&’re born into—and the one we create for ourselves, coming March 2025!
For Butter or Worse: A Rom Com (The Hollywood Series #1)
by Erin La RosaA FEMINIST BOOK CLUB CHOICE AWARD WINNER!&“With great tension, simmering heat, and clever banter, FOR BUTTER OR WORSE is a mouthwateringly delicious enemies-to-lovers romance.&”—Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Heart Principle"[A] sparkling romance...witty and lighthearted, with plenty of tender moments to keep readers invested, this work gets the enemies-to-lovers trope right."—Publishers WeeklyThey go together like water and oil…All chef Nina Lyon wants is to make a name for herself in the culinary world and inspire young women everywhere to do the same. For too long, she&’s been held back and underestimated by the male-dominated sphere of professional kitchens, and she's had enough. Now, as co-host of the competitive reality TV series The Next Cooking Champ!, she finally has a real shot at being top tier in the foodie scene.Too bad her co-host happens to be Hollywood&’s smarmiest jerk.Restaurateur Leo O&’Donnell never means to get under Nina&’s skin. It just seems to happen, especially when the cameras are rolling. It's part of the anxiety and stress he has come to know all too well in this line of work. So nothing prepares him for the fallout after he takes one joke a smidge too far and Nina up and quits—on live TV.To make matters worse, the two are caught in what looks like a compromising situation by the paparazzi…and fans of the show go absolutely nuts. Turns out, a &“secret romance&” between Nina and Leo may just be what their careers need most.Now all they have to do is play along, without killing each other...and without catching feelings. Easy as artisanal shepherd's pie. Right? FOR FANS OF: Enemies to Lovers Fake Dating Workplace Romance The Food Network + Cooking Shows Open Door SpiceDon't miss Erin La Rosa's next delightful rom-com, NOT YOU AGAIN, where a snarky screenwriter and a grumpy funeral director must must team up to escape a time loop—despite their mutual loathing and undeniable chemistry...
Just My Luck: A Novel
by Adele ParksOver 4 million Adele Parks books sold worldwide including LIES, LIES, LIES and I INVITED HER IN! "Utterly engrossing and brilliant"— Lucy Foley New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List It was supposed to be the lottery win they&’d always dreamed of…For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over drinks, dinner parties and summer barbecues, the three couples have discussed the important stuff—kids, marriages, careers—and they&’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything.But then the unthinkable happens. There&’s a rift in the group. Someone is caught in a lie. And soon after, six numbers come up that change everything forever.Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth millions. And their friends are determined to claim a share.#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping tale of friendship, money, betrayal and good luck gone bad…In bestselling author Adele Park&’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies I Invited Her I
Attacking Earth and Sun: A Novel
by Mathieu BeleziThis searing historical fiction immerses us in the brutal early days of the 19th-century French colonization of Algeria. The highly anticipated English-language debut of a prize-winning author who tackles the taboo of France&’s colonial past.In search of a prosperous life, Séraphine and her family brave the dangerous journey to France&’s newly conquered Algerian territory, along with five hundred likeminded citizens. But the realities of the colony soon give the lie to the French government&’s promises: inadequate shelter, hostile weather, sickness, and a native population whose anger and desperation threaten to boil over into violence.As the settlers gradually, painfully establish a community and a church in this foreign land, the French army wreaks devastation on the Algerian people and their villages. Through the eyes of a soldier—constantly reminded by his captain, &“You&’re no angels!&”—we witness their shocking cruelty as they attempt to quell resistance.With chiseled, haunting prose reminiscent of Faulkner, Mathieu Belezi condenses years of historical research into a powerfully human account. Attacking Earth and Sun vividly exposes the hell that was colonization, far from the pioneer dream sold by Western powers.
The Innocent Days of War: A Novel
by Mario FortunatoIn this gripping coming-of-age novel, a group of young people&’s lives and passions collide in unexpected ways as World War II transforms Italy and England.Central Italy, on the eve of the Second World War. A group of young Italians find themselves in the midst of what will soon become a civil war. Among them is Stefano Portelli, a hopeful lawyer with a head full of utopias, in love with Eleonora. And there is his sister-in-law Nina, secretly linked to Sergio, a partisan leader.Other lives run parallel to theirs: that of Alastair Ormiston, an English Royal Air Force Pilot, who adores Virginia Woolf's books and dreams of the ideal companion. And that of Edna, his best friend who, in a London bombed by the Nazis, discovers herself and her happiness. If their paths intersect in a shocking way, shuffling the cards of history, it will be through the work of a destiny greater than them, burning them in a bonfire where everything is consumed—joy and pain together.
Indignity: A Life Reimagined
by Lea YpiThe award-winning author of Free returns with an extraordinary investigation into historical injustice, personal and collective dignity, truth and imaginationWhen Lea Ypi discovers that a photo of her grandmother, Leman, honeymooning in the Italian Alps in 1941 has been posted by a stranger on social media, she is faced with deeply unsettling questions. Growing up, she had been told all records of her grandmother&’s youth were destroyed &“when the police came and took everything&” in the early days of communism in Albania. But there Leman was with her husband, Asllan Ypi: glamorous newlyweds while World War II was raging in the background.What follows is a thrilling reimagining of the past, as we are transported to the vanished world of Ottoman aristocracy in Salonica, the making of modern Greece and Albania, a global financial crisis, the horrors of war and the dawn of communism in the Balkans, through secret police archives and muddied memories. While investigating the truth about her family, Ypi grapples with uncertainty. Who is the real Leman Ypi? If her family lived in the Ottoman Empire, why did she speak French? What made her move to Tirana as a young woman and meet a socialist who sympathized with the Popular Front while his father led a collaborationist government? And, above all, why was she smiling in the winter of 1941? All of these questions were also asked by the Albanian secret police.As much a sweeping story about lost worlds as it is a philosophical inquiry, Indignity shows what it is like to make choices against the tide of history. Through reports of communist spies, court depositions, anecdotes and characters that live on in Ypi&’s memory, we move between &“now&” and &”then&”, fact and fiction, what we learn from archives and what we can imagine, to reckon with the injustices of the past.By turns epic and intimate, profound and gripping, Indignity is a meditation on the fragility of truth, both personal and political. Ultimately, Ypi asks, with what moral authority do we judge the acts of previous generations? And what do we really know about the people closest to us?
Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Saves Christmas!
by Richard ScarryIt&’s Christmas in Busytown! Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat and Sally Cat in this all-new story as they help Santa prepare for the holiday season. When the elves get sick, Santa needs help! Can Lowly Worm help Santa make toys and save Christmas? He will with best friends Huckle Cat and Sally Cat by his side as they team up to make it the best Christmas ever! Kids can join the fun with Lowly Worm in this sweet holiday storybook!This great holiday gift introduces young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry&’s Busytown, and is the first story in a new Scarry holiday-themed series.
I Deliver Parcels in Beijing
by Hu AnYan"Hu Anyan&’s I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, translated by Jack Hargreaves, offers an unvarnished dispatch from the front lines of the gig economy, written by a guy who&’s held nearly every low-wage, low-reward job on the market (delivery driver, security guard, convenience store clerk, bicycle salesman). The Cinderella bit of it is that now he can add a new title: internationally best-selling author." —Leah Greenblatt, The New York Times Book ReviewA runaway bestseller in China, sold in 17+ countries, this delightfully honest and humorous account gives a face and voice to the future of work—as if Nomadland met Nickel and Dimed. In 2023, I Deliver Parcels in Beijing became the literary sensation of the year in China. Hu Anyan&’s story, about short-term jobs in various anonymous megacities, hit a nerve with a generation of young people who feel at odds with an ever-growing pressure to perform and succeed.Hu started posting essays about his experiences online during COVID lockdowns. His recollection of night shifts in a huge logistics center in the south of China went viral: his nights were so hot that he could drink three liters of water without taking a toilet break; his days were spent searching for affordable rooms with proper air-conditioning; and his few moments of leisure were consumed by calculations of the amount of alcohol needed to sleep but not feel drowsy a few hours later.Hu Anyan tells us about brutal work, where there is no real future in sight. But Hu is armed with deadpan humor and a strong idea of self. He moves on when he feels stuck—from logistics in the south, to parcel delivery in Beijing, to other impossible jobs. Along the way, he turns to reading and writing for strength and companionship.I Deliver Parcels in Beijing is an honest and startling first-person portrait of Hu Anyan's struggle against the dehumanizing nature of our contemporary global work system—and his discovery of the power of sharing a story.
Zohran Walks New York
by Millie von Platen&“...promises to be cute.&”—The Cut (New York Magazine)This love letter to New York City shows Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walking through all five boroughs and celebrating the people and places that make it great.Zohran Mamdani has walked through the streets of New York City since he was a child, and at every crosswalk, there&’s something new to celebrate. From a Mets game at Citi Field to a polar bear plunge at Coney Island, the city is filled with adventures waiting to be had. This joyful picture book for ages 4–8 is inspired by his noted thirteen-mile mayoral campaign walk."This playful picture book debut from Von Platen takes inspiration from the 13-mile summer 2025 Manhattan campaign walk of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. As thin-lined, bold-hued illustrations nod to the look of Mamdani&’s much-buzzed-about political poster design—a palette that draws from New York City&’s visual culture of bodega signs and yellow cabs—the subject affably strolls, cheers, and occasionally boogies through the city, wearing the same slightly rumpled black suit, blue tie, and blue sneakers. Minimalist text refers warmly to 'Zohran&’s city' ('In Zohran&’s city, there are new things to do at every crosswalk'), but what emerges in this fond portrait is a bustling metropolis that belongs to all. There, 'everyone is always on the move' (Mamdani greets folks beneath an elevated train), but it&’s also okay to 'slow down and listen' (he sits on a park bench, sipping from the classic New York coffee cup). Even readers beyond the five boroughs will recognize the figure as someone who loves where he lives and believes that every interaction matters."—Publishers Weekly
The Heroic Legends Series - Kull: The Talons of Deep Time
by Francesco DimitriSomething has happened on the shores of a lake in the hills of Zalgara: a village has appeared overnight. The inhabitants seem to be perfectly normal, and they act as if they were always there. But they aren&’t, and they weren&’t. Can Kull of Atlantis and Brule the Spear-slayer unravel the enigma?
Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures
by Judd ApatowAn intimate, rollicking highly-visual memoir of a comedic genius that offers a rare glimpse into the creative life and inner workings of legendary director producer Judd Apatow through never-before-seen photos, letters and behind-the-scenes stories&“Judd Apatow has put together an amazing scrapbook of his life and career. The best part? There&’s a lot of pictures. And the stuff that isn&’t pictures? You don&’t even have to look at!&”—Adam SandlerIn the mid-eighties, a young, self-professed comedy nerd from Syosset, Long Island, named Judd Apatow took to the stage to perform his first standup routine—and survived. Over the coming decades, Apatow would translate his obsession for comedy into one of the most successful careers in Hollywood, through genre-defining films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Bridesmaids, and This Is 40 and iconic series such as Girls and Freaks & Geeks. Through his solo work as well as his collaborations with fellow comedians Steve Carrell, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, and countless others, Apatow reshaped the landscape of American comedy. In this revelatory scrapbook memoir, Apatow has pulled hundreds of personal photographs, letters, scripts, drafts, and paired them with never-before-told stories to create a unique-in-format, deeply-personal-in-tone account of a storied career. Spanning decades, Comedy Nerd takes us on Apatow&’s lifelong journey of fandom, creativity, and obsession: from the exacting, relentless work that goes into cracking people up; surprising stories about our favorite comedians; and insights into how Apatow has managed to push the limits of his craft in an ever-evolving cultural landscape. It is a candid, joyful, and fascinating portrait of an artist and storyteller who has spent decades making us laugh.
We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
by Sir Anthony HopkinsAcademy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theatre career, difficult childhood and path to sobriety in his honest, moving and long-awaited memoir. Born and raised in Port Talbot – a small Welsh steelworks town – amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed by his peers, his parents and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of Hamlet, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted. With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles. His performance as Iago gets him admitted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and places him under the wing of Laurence Olivier. He meets Richard Burton by chance as a young boy in his art teacher&’s apartment, and later, backstage before a performance of Equus as an established actor meeting his hero. His iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher. He pulls raw emotion from the stoicism of his father and grandfather for an unforgettable performance in King Lear. Sir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at the low points in his personal life. His addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life – the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century. He constantly battles against the desire to move through life alone and avoid connection for fear of getting hurt – much like the men in his family – and as the years go by, he deals with questions of mortality, getting ready to discover what his father called The Big Secret. Featuring a special collection of personal photographs throughout, We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.
Bourbon And Secrets (The Bourbon Boys)
by Victoria WilderSingle-dad Lincoln Foxx wants nothing to do with Faye Calloway, but when she turns up back in his small town with a dangerous agenda, he can&’t stay away – in the second book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice. In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead – or so the rumour goes. It wasn&’t just a rumour, it was my reality. I buried my wife along with too many secrets surrounding the night she died. Now, I&’m a single dad with two priorities: raising my two girls and making great bourbon.But when Faye Calloway returns after I ran her out of my town – looking like a fantasy on stage and nothing like the cop she was trained to be – I know for a fact that she&’s hiding more secrets than the one she blackmailed me to keep. And I&’m becoming distracted by the teasingly beautiful burlesque dancer with a hidden agenda. But as secrets begin to unravel and she puts herself in danger to right the past, the rules stop mattering. Only two things will allow me to protect my family and the woman I love: bourbon and secrets.
Bourbon and Lies (The Bourbon Boys)
by Victoria WilderEx-cop Grant Foxx&’s life is thrown into chaos when a beautiful woman with a dangerous secret begins working at his distillery – in the first book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice.In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did ended up dead – or so the rumour goes. Townies call it a curse. But I&’ve lived it, and I won&’t survive it again. I&’m not a cop anymore, but I&’ve seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my town, is running from something. She&’s lying about where she came from and what she&’s doing here.I don&’t want her near the quiet life I&’ve made for myself, but she&’s everywhere: working at my distillery, living in our guest house, I can&’t avoid her. And the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers has me wanting things I&’ve sworn to myself I&’d never want again. When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.
Wreck: A Novel
by Catherine Newman“Wreck is a delight. What an absolute joy to be reunited with Rocky and her family, the characters we all fell in love with in Sandwich. Newman's prose is laugh-out-loud funny. It's also profound. I couldn't stop reading, even though I didn't want it to end.”—J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author of The Cliffs“Wreck is the kind of book that pulls up a chair, pours the wine, and dives deep—equal parts hilarious, sharp, and achingly sincere. I didn’t just read it—I felt known by it. A luminous, laugh-out-loud triumph.”—Alison Espach, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding PeopleThe acclaimed bestselling author of Sandwich is back with a wonderful novel, full of laughter and heart, about marriage, family, and what happens when life doesn’t go as planned.If you loved Rocky and her family on vacation on Cape Cod, wait until you join them at home two years later. (And if this is your first meeting with this crew, get ready to laugh and cry—and relate.) Rocky, still anxious, nostalgic, and funny, is living in Western Massachusetts with her husband Nick and their daughter Willa, who's back home after college. Their son, Jamie, has taken a new job in New York, and Mort, Rocky’s widowed father, has moved in.It all couldn’t be more ridiculously normal . . . until Rocky finds herself obsessed with a local accident that only tangentially affects them—and with a medical condition that, she hopes, won’t affect them at all.With her signature wit and wisdom, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family, the heavy weight of uncertainty, and the gnarly fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be.
The Blue Food Cookbook: Delicious Seafood Recipes for a Sustainable Future
by Andrew Zimmern Barton SeaverFeaturing a foreword from Shailene Woodley.In connection with the James Beard Award- and Emmy-nominated PBS docuseries Hope in the Water by Andrew Zimmern (food equity and climate activist, Emmy and four-time James Beard award winner) and Barton Seaver (an expert on seafood cookery and sustainability), a sustainable seafood bible, including a guide to environmentally friendly practices for buying and cooking food from oceans, lakes, and rivers, with over 145 recipes.Is farmed or wild-caught salmon better? Is tuna being overfished? Do I have to worry about mercury poisoning? Is seafood high in protein? Is industrial aquaculture sustainable? How can I do anything to address the climate change and food security crises? Is it okay to eat raw fish? How do you shuck an oyster? Is frozen seafood good? How do you cook mackerel without it stinking up the kitchen?The answers are clear in The Blue Food Cookbook. In celebration of the fish, shellfish, and plants we eat from our oceans, lakes, and rivers (in other words, blue food) and in collaboration with the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, award-winning chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern and leading sustainable seafood expert and educator Barton Seaver present a seafood bible looking at blue food from water to plate: a tangible, delicious cookbook for how to best buy, prepare, and cook from our oceans and waterways sustainably.With a comprehensive guide to culinary categories of fish, how to best set up your kitchen, what you should have in your pantry, different cooking techniques, and more than 145 delicious recipes, this first-of-its-kind cookbook is all you need to cook seafood confidently and responsibly. Recipes span from humble meals to impressive fare for entertaining, from traditional dishes to creative takes—even desserts (trust!)—inspired by flavors from Zimmern’s and Barton’s travel around the world, restaurant experience, and their home kitchens, for blue food of all kinds, including tinned fish, shellfish, fillet fish, seaweed, and beyond:Butternut Squash and Mussel SoupFish and Chips, but Make It SaladSeafood Pot PieHalibut with Green Goddess DressingTuna Noodle CasseroleNashville Hot-Inspired CatfishMiso Broiled CarpSockeye Salmon EnchiladasVietnamese Caramelized ShrimpChocolate Chip Kelp BrowniesA lusciously photographed and beautifully illustrated tome, The Blue Food Cookbook is a definitive must-have for every home cook looking to enjoy delicious, nutritious seafood more sustainably.
Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
by Michael McFaul"A history, an analysis, and a set of prescriptions for the greatest geopolitical challenge of our time: the threat to the democratic world posed by China and Russia." —Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc. "A monumental account of contemporary geopolitics"—Francis Fukuyama, author of Liberalism and Its Discontents The rise of China, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the reelection of President Donald Trump have reinforced a gloomy yet growing consensus: the old global order has ended, and a new Cold War has begun. And yet, many of the perils we face today are distinctly different from those we encountered from the Soviet Union. The alliance between the autocracies of China and Russia, China’s economic might, the rise of the far right in the United States and Europe, and the disturbing isolationist foreign policy shifts of the Trump administration—taken together represent new challenges for the democratic world. They are threats with no precedent in the past century.In this sweeping account of great power competition between the United States, China, and Russia over the past three centuries, Michael McFaul—former ambassador to Russia and international affairs analyst for NBC News—argues persuasively that today’s challenges require fresh thinking, not constrained by distant memories of the Cold War or the nationalist dreams of MAGA. One of the preeminent thinkers on American foreign policy for decades, McFaul combines in-depth historical analysis with a forward-looking perspective, crafting a new grand strategy for America in this age of global disorder. Acknowledging how Xi’s China, Putin’s Russia, and Trump’s America are upending the current international system, Autocrats vs. Democrats makes the case against America’s retreat from the world, detailing why:Russia’s disruptive ambitions should not be underestimated.China’s capabilities should not be overestimated.Trump’s shift toward isolationism and autocracy will weaken America’s place in the world. At once a clarion call for American diplomacy and a forceful rebuttal of the Trump administration’s policies, Autocrats vs. Democrats provides a nuanced assessment of the China and Russia threats, as well as a bold vision for renewing America’s leadership on the world stage.
Amor original: Las cuatro posadas en el camino espiritual Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening (Spanish edition)
by Henry ShukmanLa guía de meditación esencial para el siglo XXI: el renombrado profesor de mindfulness Henry Shukman sustituye el concepto de pecado original por el de amor original, y nos enseña a aprovechar el amor que da forma a nuestro mundo y puede transformarnos.«Henry Shukman es uno de los maestros de dharma más sabios y poéticos que tenemos hoy en día. En un mundo cada vez más fragmentado, es una compañía inusualmente buena». —Sam Harris, autor de Despertar, un bestseller del New York Times, y presentador del podcast Making SenseCada vez más personas se sienten desconectadas, desvinculadas y solas, sin saber dónde buscar ayuda. Amor original es el manual espiritual secular que necesitamos para enfrentar nuestros problemas y aprender a ser felices.Henry Shukman, director espiritual del Centro Zen Mountain Cloud de Santa Fe, Nuevo México, ofrece un camino basado en cuatro vías —conciencia plena, apoyo, absorción y despertar— que promueven la sanación y el crecimiento espiritual a través de la meditación para practicantes de cualquier nivel. ¡Y funciona! Shukman incluye historias inspiradoras de los estudiantes de su programa Amor Original que revelan cómo ha transformado sus vidas.Más necesario que nunca, Amor Original nos ayuda a crear paz para nosotros mismos y para nuestro tiempo enseñándonos a- reducir el estrés, la ansiedad y la depresión;- relajar la mente y el cuerpo;- aliviar los sentimientos de preocupación, arrepentimiento, ira e irritación;- mejorar la toma de decisiones y el funcionamiento ejecutivo.Encontrar el sentido del amor es un propósito fundamental de la meditación. Encontrar el camino de vuelta a la paz amorosa que vive en el centro de las cosas es el Amor Original.----The essential meditation guide for the twenty-first century: renowned mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman replaces the concept of original sin with original love, teaching us to tap into the love that shapes our world and can transform who we are."Henry Shukman is one of the wisest and most poetical teachers of dharma we have today. In an increasingly fragmented world, he is unusually good company." — Sam Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Waking Up and host of the Making Sense podcastAn increasing number of people today feel disconnected, disengaged, and lonely. Many of us are seeking solace, beginning with ourselves. Original Love is the secular spiritual handbook we need to ease our troubles and find the highest possible happiness.Henry Shukman, spiritual director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a way forward based on four paths—Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening—that promote growth and healing through meditation for practitioners of any level. And it works! Shukman includes inspiring stories from the students of his Original Love program that reveal how it has transformed their lives.