Winner of ALA's 2026 Alex Awards Finalist for the LA Times Book Prize Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction Finalist for the 2025 Foreword Indies in Literary Fiction Longlisted for the Crook's Corner Book Prize A Debutiful Most Anticipated & a Best Debut Book of 2025 “You wish to never see a plum again in your life… You think: When I am an adult, I will never have a fruit tree. I will never be like this.” For fans of Sarah Rose Etter and Scott McClanahan, Plum is a darkly beautiful, unflinching novel about modern girlhood in the internet age, the daily toll of trauma, and the limits of love. Told entirely in the second person, Plum follows J as she grows from kid to teen in a house ruled by her alcoholic dad and complicit mother. Her older brother is sometimes wonderful, sometimes gross, and he’s her only hope of getting out. J’s world is one of nail polish, above-ground pools, and drive-thrus—and of violence, carelessness, and so many rules. J covets the peace that comes when she slips on her headphones, turns on her handheld radio, and dreams of how she and her brother can make their escape. When her brother leaves home and disappears, so does J’s best chance to flee her parents’ chaotic orbit. Alone and angry, J reaches through her computer screen for the life she wants: blonde hair, glittering nails, attention, freedom. As she stumbles into adulthood with no template to follow, J must figure out how to build a family for herself full of the love she deserves. In her brutally compelling debut, Anderegg turns her singular gaze on the generational patterns of addiction and abuse.

Preorder an emotional medical romance from Alison RobertsCan the spirit of Christmas work its magic...? After inheriting a house from his estranged father, billionaire surgeon Luke Harrrington wants nothing to do with it and the associated memories. However, his plan to free himself of the burden and demolish it comes unstuck almost immediately because the house isn't empty. It's occupied by Amy Phillips and six children in need. It's almost Christmas, and nurse Amy is determined to make this the best one yet. From making homemade garlands, to decorating the tree, Amy radiates Christmas spirit. However, the thought of being evicted weighs heavily on her mind. Until she finally comes face to face with Luke. He may seem like a Scrooge, but as she gets to know the man who holds her fate in his hands, she sees there is more to him than his guarded exterior. If she can show him what family...and true love looks like, there may be hope for more than one Christmas miracle. Praise for Alison Roberts 'A heartfelt, emotional read - Alison Roberts is a master of the medical romance' Rachel Dove 'Fast-paced medical romance' Reader Review 'I loved reading this book. The characters came alive and I became immersed in their journey. Strongly recommend reading it.' Reader Review 'This story has so much depth... It was so much more than I expected' Reader Review 'I screamed both from the danger and the budding romance. What a combination!' Reader Review 'Compelling and didn't want it to end!' Reader Review 'This book was amazing! I could not put it down. The romance was so cute and the story was beautifully written.' Reader Review

Winner of ALA's 2026 Alex Awards Finalist for the LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction Book Prize Longlisted for the Crook's Corner Book Prize A Debutiful Best Book of 2025 “You wish to never see a plum again in your life… You think: When I am an adult, I will never have a fruit tree. I will never be like this.” For fans of Sarah Rose Etter and Scott McClanahan, Plum is a darkly beautiful, unflinching novel about modern girlhood in the internet age, the daily toll of trauma, and the limits of love. Told entirely in the second person, Plum follows J as she grows from kid to teen in a house ruled by her alcoholic dad and complicit mother. Her older brother is sometimes wonderful, sometimes gross, and he’s her only hope of getting out. J’s world is one of nail polish, above-ground pools, and drive-thrus—and of violence, carelessness, and so many rules. J covets the peace that comes when she slips on her headphones, turns on her handheld radio, and dreams of how she and her brother can make their escape. When her brother leaves home and disappears, so does J’s best chance to flee her parents’ chaotic orbit. Alone and angry, J reaches through her computer screen for the life she wants: blonde hair, glittering nails, attention, freedom. As she stumbles into adulthood with no template to follow, J must figure out how to build a family for herself full of the love she deserves. In her brutally compelling debut, Anderegg turns her singular gaze on the generational patterns of addiction and abuse.

INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! “An epic fantasy odyssey begins.” — Entertainment Weekly "A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible . . . If "The Last of Us" didn't slake your thirst for stories of a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road, then Godkiller should be your jam.” — Charlie Jane Anders, The Washington Post Enter a land of gods and monsters, soldiers and mercenaries, secrets and wishes—the explosive #1 internationally bestselling epic fantasy debut in a new trilogy for fans of The Witcher and Gideon the Ninth Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world—but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays “godkillers” to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows. As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, this morally grey hero makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with a god problem. The child’s soul is bonded to a tiny god of white lies, and Kissen can’t kill it without ending the girl’s life too. Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, this unlikely found family must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favor. Pursued by assassins and demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning. Something is rotting at the heart of their world, and they are the only ones who can stop it. “Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages. . . An extraordinary journey.” — Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree "Beautifully imagined and intensely felt . . . Godkiller is a bone-rattling fantasy thriller that flies by in a breathtaking rush." — Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Locke & Key "Epic and intimate, tender and sharp, Godkiller is a triumph of storytelling." — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

’Tis the season for the newest puzzle in the bestselling LEGO® puzzle series, now with a holiday twist: four individual puzzles connect to create a Christmas winter wonderland that the whole family can build and enjoy together! Gather one and all around the table as you build four individual 100-piece puzzles then bring them together to create a winter village scene brimming with holiday cheer. Featuring charming yuletide LEGO minifigures and a LEGO Christmas train, this puzzle is packaged in a gift box that looks like a present ready to be placed under the Christmas tree. This jolly puzzle brings the spirit of collaborative building and is perfect for puzzle builders 7+ to cherish during the most wonderful time of the year. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. A PUZZLE WITH THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATIVE BUILDING: Work together and build side by side with family and friends to create a winter LEGO extravaganza. Everyone can take part in this holiday activity—each person assembles one portion of the puzzle and then combines them all to create a complete LEGO Christmas train image. A PERFECT GIFT FOR LEGO® FRIENDS & FAMILIES: This one-of-a-kind holiday puzzle makes for the perfect present for LEGO fans and families. With slightly larger pieces for puzzlers ages 7+, this is a great gift for the holidays, group gatherings, chilly days indoors, and spreading Christmas joy. EASY ORGANIZATION: This puzzle box features four individual boxes, one for each puzzle. The backs of the puzzle pieces are printed with four corresponding designs, so pieces go back into the correct box for easy cleanup. SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FREE: This puzzle is 100% plastic free. Instead of plastic bags to divide the puzzles, each one is organized into its own box—eliminating the need for plastic that could potentially end up in landfill. INCLUDES: Four 100-piece puzzles, 7.5 x 8.25-inch each when fully assembled, 8.25 x 30 inches when combined, 11 ½ x 7 ¾ x 1 ½ inch box, and a full-color printout of the complete puzzle image. Perfect for: Ages 7+ Adult LEGO fans LEGO fans Gift givers Puzzlers

’Tis the season for the newest puzzle in the bestselling LEGO® puzzle series, now with a holiday twist: four individual puzzles connect to create a Christmas winter wonderland that the whole family can build and enjoy together! Gather one and all around the table as you build four individual 100-piece puzzles then bring them together to create a winter village scene brimming with holiday cheer. Featuring charming yuletide LEGO minifigures and a LEGO Christmas train, this puzzle is packaged in a gift box that looks like a present ready to be placed under the Christmas tree. This jolly puzzle brings the spirit of collaborative building and is perfect for puzzle builders 7+ to cherish during the most wonderful time of the year. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2023 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. A PUZZLE WITH THE SPIRIT OF COLLABORATIVE BUILDING: Work together and build side by side with family and friends to create a winter LEGO extravaganza. Everyone can take part in this holiday activity—each person assembles one portion of the puzzle and then combines them all to create a complete LEGO Christmas train image. A PERFECT GIFT FOR LEGO® FRIENDS & FAMILIES: This one-of-a-kind holiday puzzle makes for the perfect present for LEGO fans and families. With slightly larger pieces for puzzlers ages 7+, this is a great gift for the holidays, group gatherings, chilly days indoors, and spreading Christmas joy. EASY ORGANIZATION: This puzzle box features four individual boxes, one for each puzzle. The backs of the puzzle pieces are printed with four corresponding designs, so pieces go back into the correct box for easy cleanup. SINGLE-USE PLASTIC FREE: This puzzle is 100% plastic free. Instead of plastic bags to divide the puzzles, each one is organized into its own box—eliminating the need for plastic that could potentially end up in landfill. INCLUDES: Four 100-piece puzzles, 7.5 x 8.25-inch each when fully assembled, 8.25 x 30 inches when combined, 11 ½ x 7 ¾ x 1 ½ inch box, and a full-color printout of the complete puzzle image. Perfect for: Ages 7+ Adult LEGO fans LEGO fans Gift givers Puzzlers

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED . . . * #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * * A NEW YORK TIMES BSETSELLER * * OVER 2,000 5 STAR REVIEWS * ' I was ENTHRALLED. Empathetic, gripping, authentic' Gillian McAllister 'A GRIPPING read. Superb! ' Shari Lapena 'The story EVERYONE has been waiting for.' Adele Parks 'Fast-paced, cleverly plotted. GRIPS from first page to last' Paula Hawkins 'Artful, slippery, HUGELY SATISFYING. A rare treat awaits!' Louise Candlish ___________ LONDON. Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones. DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago. Also inside the bag is a trail of clues, in particular the seeds of a rare tree which lead DCI Owusu back to a mansion in Chelsea where, nearly thirty years previously, three people lay dead in a kitchen, and a baby waited upstairs for someone to pick her up. The clues point forward too to a brother and sister in Chicago searching for the only person who can make sense of their pasts. Four deaths. An unsolved mystery. A family whose secrets can't stay buried for ever ... ___________ 'Twisty and strange and surprising' EMILY HENRY 'Dark menace, consummate plotting. A sheer PLEASURE to read' HARRIET TYCE 'This is perfection on a page.' ALICE FEENEY 'A riveting, rollicking read, guaranteed to send your blood pressure soaring' RED MAGAZINE 'It's a triumph. Brava!' ERIN KELLY 'Compulsive, gripping and immersive.' CL TAYLOR 'Lisa Jewell is, simply, outstanding.' ALEX MARWOOD 'Compelling, ingenious, breath-stopping.' TAMAR COHEN 'A witty and propulsive stunner of a novel.' KATHERINE HEINY 'This is Lisa Jewell at her absolute best. I loved it!' PAUL BURSTON 'A compulsive, dark, satisfying tale that will pick you up and refuse to put you down.' CATHERINE STEADMAN ___________ Readers can't get enough of The Family Remains . . . ***** 'There's nothing about this book that I would change. Seriously. ' ***** ' My expectations were high and this still managed to surpass them. ' ***** ' The writing is outstanding from start to finish and it's an engrossing read.' ***** ' I could not put it down and loved the surprises and twists.' ***** ' Lisa Jewell can write one hell of a thriller!!'

INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! “An epic fantasy odyssey begins.” — Entertainment Weekly "A richly rendered world . . . Kaner writes action that's both fun and intelligible . . . If "The Last of Us" didn't slake your thirst for stories of a grizzled fighter taking a tough kid on the road, then Godkiller should be your jam.” — Charlie Jane Anders, The Washington Post Enter a land of gods and monsters, soldiers and mercenaries, secrets and wishes—the explosive #1 internationally bestselling epic fantasy debut in a new trilogy for fans of The Witcher and Gideon the Ninth Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Formed by human desires and fed by their worship, there are countless gods in the world—but after a great war, the new king outlawed them and now pays “godkillers” to destroy any who try to rise from the shadows. As a child, Kissen saw her family murdered by a fire god. Now, this morally grey hero makes a living killing them and enjoys it. But all this changes when Kissen is tasked with helping a young noble girl with a god problem. The child’s soul is bonded to a tiny god of white lies, and Kissen can’t kill it without ending the girl’s life too. Joined by a disillusioned knight on a secret quest, this unlikely found family must travel to the ruined city of Blenraden, where the last of the wild gods reside, to each beg a favor. Pursued by assassins and demons, and in the midst of burgeoning civil war, they will all face a reckoning. Something is rotting at the heart of their world, and they are the only ones who can stop it. “Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages. . . An extraordinary journey.” — Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree "Beautifully imagined and intensely felt . . . Godkiller is a bone-rattling fantasy thriller that flies by in a breathtaking rush." — Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Locke & Key "Epic and intimate, tender and sharp, Godkiller is a triumph of storytelling." — Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

The Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan - a dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and sequel to Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory - one that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. However, Zhu isn't the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang plots to steal the throne for her husband. But scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang is even closer to the throne. He's maneuverered his way to the capital, where his courtly games threaten to bring the empire to its knees. For Baoxiang also desires revenge: to become the most degenerate Great Khan in history. In the process, he'd make a mockery of the warrior values his Mongol family loved more than him. To stay in the game, Zhu must gamble everything on one bold move. A risky alliance with an old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do whatever it takes to win. But when desire has no end, and ambition no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister

H. P. Lovecraft spent his life in obscurity, publishing mostly in the pulp magazine "Weird Tales", and died in poverty. Recognition came only after death. He has influenced numerous writers, musicians, and film makers including Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, William S. Burroughs, Ramsay Campbell and Caitlín R. Kiernan. Indeed, the prolific Stephen King calls Lovecraft "the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale." The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft contains: The Nameless City, The Festival, The Colour Out of Space, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Dreams in the Witch House, The Haunter of the Dark, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Discarded Draft of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", The Shadow Out of Time, At the Mountains of Madness, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Azathoth, Beyond the Wall of Sleep, Celephaïs, Cool Air, Dagon, Ex Oblivione, Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family, From Beyond, He, Herbert West—Reanimator; Hypnos, In the Vault, Memory, Nyarlathotep, Pickman’s Model, The Book, The Cats of Ulthar, The Descendant, The Doom That Came to Sarnath, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, The Evil Clergyman, The Horror at Red Hook, The Hound, The Lurking Fear, The Moon-Bog, The Music of Erich Zann, The Other Gods, The Outsider, The Picture in the House, The Quest of Iranon, The Rats in the Walls, The Shunned House, The Silver Key, The Statement of Randolph Carter, The Strange High House in the Mist, The Street, The Temple, The Terrible Old Man, The Thing on the Doorstep, The Tomb, The Transition of Juan Romero, The Tree, The Unnamable, The White Ship, What the Moon Brings, Polaris, The Very Old Folk, Ibid, Old Bugs, Sweet Ermengarde, A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson, The History of the Necronomicon.

Joseph's jacobs wonderful collection of original English fairy tales. These stories are some of the most famous and best-loved fairy tales from English folklore, including such stories as 'Tom Tit Tot', 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and others. "English Fairy Tales" is sure to be enjoyed by children and lovers of folklore now just as they always have been, and it would make for a fantastic addition to family collections. The tales include: "Tom Tit Tot", "The Three Sillies", "The Rose-Tree", "The Old Woman and Her Pig", "How Jack Went to Seek his Fortune", "Mr. Vinegar", "Nix Nought Nothing", "Jack Hannaford", "Binnorie", "Mouse and Mouser", "Cap o' Rushes", "Teeny Tiny", "Jack and the Beanstalk", and many more. Joseph Jacobs (1854 - 1916), was an Australian folklorist, literary critic, historian and writer of English literature, who became a notable collector and publisher of English folklore. Heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm and the romantic nationalism ubiquitous in his contemporary folklorists, Jacobs was responsible for introducing English fairy tales to English children, who had previously chiefly enjoyed those derived from French and German folklore. John Dickson Batten (1860 - 1932), was a British figure painter, as well as a book illustrator and printmaker. He illustrated almost all of Jacob's works, including, English Fairy Tales (1890), Celtic Fairy Tales (1892), Indian Fairy Tales (1912), and European Folk and Fairy Tales (1916). In addition, Batten is also celebrated for his delicately rendered imaginings of Arabian Nights and Dante's Inferno. Presented alongside the text of 'More English Fairy Tales', his illustrations further refine and elucidate Joseph Jacob's enchanting narratives. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's classics and fairy tales - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.

The Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan - a dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and sequel to Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory - one that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. However, Zhu isn't the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang plots to steal the throne for her husband. But scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang is even closer to the throne. He's maneuverered his way to the capital, where his courtly games threaten to bring the empire to its knees. For Baoxiang also desires revenge: to become the most degenerate Great Khan in history. In the process, he'd make a mockery of the warrior values his Mongol family loved more than him. To stay in the game, Zhu must gamble everything on one bold move. A risky alliance with an old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do whatever it takes to win. But when desire has no end, and ambition no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister

The Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan - a dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and sequel to Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory - one that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. However, Zhu isn't the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang plots to steal the throne for her husband. But scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang is even closer to the throne. He's maneuverered his way to the capital, where his courtly games threaten to bring the empire to its knees. For Baoxiang also desires revenge: to become the most degenerate Great Khan in history. In the process, he'd make a mockery of the warrior values his Mongol family loved more than him. To stay in the game, Zhu must gamble everything on one bold move. A risky alliance with an old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do whatever it takes to win. But when desire has no end, and ambition no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister

H. P. Lovecraft spent his life in obscurity, publishing mostly in the pulp magazine "Weird Tales", and died in poverty. Recognition came only after death. He has influenced numerous writers, musicians, and film makers including Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, William S. Burroughs, Ramsay Campbell and Caitlín R. Kiernan. Indeed, the prolific Stephen King calls Lovecraft "the twentieth century's greatest practitioner of the classic horror tale." The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft contains: The Nameless City, The Festival, The Colour Out of Space, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Dreams in the Witch House, The Haunter of the Dark, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, Discarded Draft of "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", The Shadow Out of Time, At the Mountains of Madness, The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, Azathoth, Beyond the Wall of Sleep, Celephaïs, Cool Air, Dagon, Ex Oblivione, Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family, From Beyond, He, Herbert West—Reanimator; Hypnos, In the Vault, Memory, Nyarlathotep, Pickman’s Model, The Book, The Cats of Ulthar, The Descendant, The Doom That Came to Sarnath, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, The Evil Clergyman, The Horror at Red Hook, The Hound, The Lurking Fear, The Moon-Bog, The Music of Erich Zann, The Other Gods, The Outsider, The Picture in the House, The Quest of Iranon, The Rats in the Walls, The Shunned House, The Silver Key, The Statement of Randolph Carter, The Strange High House in the Mist, The Street, The Temple, The Terrible Old Man, The Thing on the Doorstep, The Tomb, The Transition of Juan Romero, The Tree, The Unnamable, The White Ship, What the Moon Brings, Polaris, The Very Old Folk, Ibid, Old Bugs, Sweet Ermengarde, A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson, The History of the Necronomicon.

The Song of Achilles meets Mulan in He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan - a dazzling queer historical fantasy of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and sequel to Sunday Times bestselling She Who Became the Sun. 'Transcendent, heart-wrenching' - Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat What would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory - one that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. However, Zhu isn't the only one with imperial aspirations. Courtesan Madam Zhang plots to steal the throne for her husband. But scorned scholar Wang Baoxiang is even closer to the throne. He's maneuverered his way to the capital, where his courtly games threaten to bring the empire to its knees. For Baoxiang also desires revenge: to become the most degenerate Great Khan in history. In the process, he'd make a mockery of the warrior values his Mongol family loved more than him. To stay in the game, Zhu must gamble everything on one bold move. A risky alliance with an old enemy: Ouyang, the brilliant but unstable eunuch general. All contenders will do whatever it takes to win. But when desire has no end, and ambition no limits, could the price be too high for even the most ruthless heart to bear? Praise for Shelley Parker-Chan: 'As brilliant as Circe . . . a deft and dazzling triumph' - Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'Magnificent in every way. War, desire, vengeance, politics - Shelley Parker-Chan has perfectly measured each ingredient' - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Shelley Parker-Chan is a genius' - Jen Williams, author of Talonsister

Set before Mr. Bingley takes up residence at Netherfield Park, Elizabeth travels into Derbyshire with her Aunt and Uncle Gardiner. On a day when her relations are visiting with some of Mrs. Gardiner's childhood friends, Elizabeth decides to explore the small village instead. Without realizing it, she strays further and further from the village, unconsciously walking in the direction of Pemberley, the estate they visited two days prior. Lost in her thoughts and the beauty of the Derbyshire countryside, Elizabeth wanders further than she realizes and fails to notice the storm clouds building above her. With the first flash of lightning and peel of thunder, she seeks somewhere to shelter from the storm. Rushing for a dense tree line where she might stay dry from the impending rain, Elizabeth Bennet meets with a dreadful accident. Returning from business in London, Fitzwilliam Darcy races across the grounds of Pemberley trying to outrun the storm. Coming across a beautiful young woman who is injured, he takes her home so his staff can care for her. Darcy hopes her presence will help lift his mother's melancholy. When Elizabeth regains consciousness, she has no memory of her name or her past. During the many weeks of her recovery, Elizabeth grows close to Mr. Darcy and his mother, Lady Anne. When Elizabeth recovers enough to leave the estate, the Darcys decided she needs an identity that will protect her from gossip. And so, Miss Elizabeth Chamberlayne, a long-lost Darcy cousin is born. After receiving two requests, Darcy accepts an invitation to stay with his friend, Mr. Bingley, at Netherfield Park and the ladies will join him. What will happen when Elizabeth comes face to face with her family? Will she remember them, or will her memory still be a blank? All of the original characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice make an appearance. How will Elizabeth's lack of memory affect her interactions with them?

New York Times bestselling author Amy Daws' Mountain Men Matchmaker series continues with a spicy enemies-to-lovers rom-com about a tattooed cat daddy and the woman who's hated him for seven years, stuck sharing a room in paradise. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Meghan Quinn, and Tessa Bailey. "Deliciously funny and spicy." -Elsie Silver, New York Times bestselling author Alone and Looking to Bone! Loudmouthed Mountain Man Seeks Fiery Woman to Grow Old With. I might look like a tall, tattooed, bearded neanderthal...but like an onion, I have layers. Swipe right if you like a proud cat daddy who catches feelings after direct eye contact. All I wanted was a casual plus-one to my brother's destination wedding, but those idiots on my family tree hacked my dating profile and sabotaged my quest for the perfect weekend fling. Now I'm stuck on a tropical vacation with only my hand to keep me company. Until I'm forced to share a room with the bane of my existence: my sister-in-law's best friend. Dakota has hated me for the past seven years. I wasn't losing much sleep over her screaming rants because she was some other guy's problem. Or she was, until she got divorced. Being stuck in paradise with a woman who loathes your very existence doesn't sound hot, but after an unexpected moment in our shared palapa, she starts screaming at me in a different way. What happens in paradise stays in paradise. That is, until Dakota shows up on my mountain with a proposition: be her wingman to help her regain her pre-divorce confidence. Suddenly, Dakota's not just the person I love to fight with. She's the woman I want everything with. Perfect for fans of: Enemies to Lovers Only One Bed Destination Weddings Small Town Romance Meddling Families + interconnected stories Looking for more spicy small town romance? The Mountain Men Matchmaker series has four books of burly men, meddling families, and love stories that will make you laugh until you cry: Nine Month Contract, Seven Year Itch, Honeymoon Phase, and Bad Boy Era.

Given how frequently it¿s consumed, whiskey is surprisingly misunderstood. People love it but are often strangers to it. The difference between scotch and bourbon, between pot and column distillation, even between brewing and distilling¿it¿s all a little hazy, even for many brown liquor enthusiasts. David and Colin see the self-consciousness at every tour they conduct at their Brooklyn distillery: People who love bourbon enough to pay them a visit often have no idea how to talk about what they like to drink. The book is a guide to American whiskey¿not simply a taxonomy of brands and types, but also an introduction to how whiskey is manufactured and produced, an investigation into its history (in cities from New York to Kentucky), a tour through contemporary whiskey culture among younger, urban drinkers and a memoir of the author's own experience as the proprietors of a small but nationally visible whiskey distillery in Brooklyn. Beginning with a section that explains how to make whiskey, the book includes a list of the supplies, the science that needs to be understood and a simple and safe step-by-step procedure, clarified with diagrams. Providing readers with everything they need to know to start making moonshine themselves, the practical instructions are coloured by anecdotes and helpful tips learned from the authors' own experience. Accented by whiskey history, lore and trivia, the second section of the book addresses how to drink whiskey, including a basic initiation to the established brands, an introduction of newcomers and the micro-distillery scene and interviews with some of the best cocktail bartenders and respected whiskey experts. A list of not-to-be-missed places that serve whiskey in New York and beyond, the ideal whiskeys to own to create the perfect bar and tasting notes will also be included. With photographs of distilleries and cocktails, playful and informative infographics (e.g. of a whiskey family tree and the most intriguing movies, books and music about whiskey) and line drawings, the book is a beautifully illustrated, comprehensive and entertaining look at America's relationship with whiskey, past and present.

Daisy is preparing to spend her first Christmas in the only place she's ever really felt at home: beautiful Fox Farm. But when tragedy strikes, she will need all her festive cheer, and all the mulled wine, to keep Christmas from being cancelled… Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café and charming pottery workshop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the family Daisy has never had. She's been looking forward to finally having people to buy gifts for and to share cookies with in front of the fire after too much Christmas dinner. When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand in organising the holiday celebrations. She ropes in Alex – Jean's handsome Scrooge of a nephew – to help her. From the get-go Daisy and Alex cannot agree on anything, butting heads through decorating disasters and tripping over each other at the holiday barn dance. Alex hates Christmas, and Daisy is feeling so festive she might as well be the fairy on top of the ten-foot tree. Can Daisy melt Alex's icy exterior and prove to him just how magical Christmas can be? But then Alex discovers Fox Farm is almost bankrupt, and suddenly its whole future is in jeopardy. They need a plan, and quickly, if Jean is to have a place to come back to this Christmas. Will Daisy be able to save the only real home she's ever had? And might this Christmas be the beginning of something special? Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie (or two!) and lose yourself in this utterly charming and romantic holiday tale that proves home is where the heart is. Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain, this is the book that will make your Christmas! Readers adore Helen Pollard: 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough… Uplifting, witty, moving and romantic… sure to make you giggle, sigh and keep you hooked.' Bookish Jottings 'I just couldn't put it down. It could warm you even on the coldest day of the year.' Books By My Bedside 'I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end… Had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus… One of those warm, cosy books.' The Reading Shed 'A heartwarming and funny rom-com… kept me hooked… I loved the twists and turns.' Scrapping and Playing, 'A bewitching, fun read... a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.' Splashes Into Books,

'The perfect festive read!' Debbie Johnson Heritage Cove is in full swing for the festive season and as the temperature dips, who will be lucky in love this Christmas? It's December in Heritage Cove and along with the village Christmas tree, frosty mornings and the promise of the most wonderful time of the year, the new waffle shack is about to open. And its owner isn't a stranger to the Cove, because after all this time, Daniel is back to make amends with his brother Harvey - as well as a few other locals he might have offended along the way. Fairly new to the village, local blacksmith Lucy has kept up the pretence of being with her ex for the sake of his gran but she's fed up with all the lies. Determined to come clean and live the life she wants to live, she's devastated to find that her attraction to Daniel is tainted by the fact he's hiding a few things of his own. And his secrets are ones she isn't sure she'll ever be able to get past. Heritage Cove is full of friendship and community; it's a welcoming place people visit and never want to leave. But will it work its magic for Daniel and Lucy? A festive read from bestselling author Helen Rolfe packed with Christmas romance, love and second chances, this is Book 2 in a series of standalone novels set in Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Jo Bartlett. Praise for Helen Rolfe: 'Full of festive spirit and intriguing family secrets!' Heidi Swain 'Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!' Sue Moorcroft 'I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings...' Jo Bartlett A beautiful tale exploring the bonds of family and friendship and how strong these are when tested. Loved it' Jessica Redland 'A gorgeous story of love, loss, best friends and unbreakable bonds. It truly melted my heart' Shari Low 'One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for' Reader Review 'Such a perfect gift of a book!' Reader Review 'Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well' Reader Review 'What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters' Reader Review 'I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside' Reader Review Please note this is a re-release of Christmas at the Little Waffle Shack, previously published by Helen J Rolfe