An inspiring and gripping saga series, perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke, Pam Howes and Dilly Court!1911, Bath, England - Passionate suffrage campaigner Esther Stanbury has been banished from her home for her views. So ever since, she's worked as a window dresser in Pennington's Department Store, where she's proud to have a job and to earn her own money. She has hopes and dreams of helping secure women the vote, and not just by seeking to convince her friends at Pennington's, Elizabeth, Cornelia and Amelia to join her cause. Then she meets Lawrence Culford, the owner of the nearby prestigious Phoenix Hotel, and they are both drawn by the possibility of a love neither had thought could exist. But with the Coronation of King-Emperor George V looming, the atmosphere in Bath is building to fever pitch; as is the suffragists''determination to secure the vote. Will Esther's rebellious nature lead her to ruin her chance of love forever? What readers are saying about Rachel Brimble's gorgeous historical sagas!'Heart-warming yet gritty and gripping... Compelling reading.' Lizzie Lane 'I absolutely loved this book.... I couldn't put it down.' Fenella J Miller 'Fantastic!' Rosie Clarke 'Heartwarming! ... It was hard to put down!' Patricia McBride 'Skilled and vivid storytelling... I can't wait to read more.' May Ellis 'Absolutely 10/10! Amazing storyline and loved the characters and setting, loved how the girls forged a friendship and stuck by each other, can't wait to read more about these ladies.' Reader Review 'A hopeful story about friendship and learning to trust. I love stories about women who strive for their own goals in life independent of men and who understand the joy and security of close female friendships. I'm looking forward to more books in the series!' Reader Review Previously published as A Shop Girl Gets the Vote.

'The eat-the-rich farce we need, from one of our funniest writers' Lit Hub 'Sly, propulsive and painfully hilarious family drama' Caro Claire Burke, author of YESTERYEAR 'Chicken-soup for the late capitalist soul' Steven Rowley, NYT bestselling author of LILY AND THE OCTOPUS 'Vivid, lacerating and funny' Carl Hiaasen, author of FEVER BEACH 'Witty, sharp, and tender, Alan Opts Out skewers late-stage capitalism and material ambition while keeping human hearts - a family of them - at its center' Rachel Khong, author of REAL AMERICANS 'A smart, funny, and all-too-timely tale of Americans on the edge of collapse . . . Maum delivers wry humor without sacrificing compassion' Elizabeth Gilbert 'A brilliant, hilarious referendum on the American obsession with more' Nathan Hill, author of THE NIX After successful ad exec Alan Anderson bombs the biggest pitch of his career, he has an epiphany. His entire career has been about making people buy stuff that they don't need so they feel perpetually unsatisfied and less-than. After a lifetime of striving for capitalism, Alan is opting out. He retires to the ridiculously extravagant playhouse in his family's suburban Connecticut garden (a classic example of something the Andersons didn't need), gives up showering, shoe-wearing, and purchases of all kinds. He might even read a book! This is all very upsetting for his wife Vivian, who is on the verge of being accepted into the insanely elite Queen's Anne Club - guaranteed to make all her insecurities disappear and her children popular. But maybe everyone will want to buy what Alan's not selling? And, in losing his ambition, might he find what we're all looking for? For anyone who has ever cared more about how it looked than how it felt, ALAN OPTS OUT is a hilarious take on consumerism, capitalism and wellness.

Eine Liebeserklärung an den großartigsten Fußballverein der Welt – Aktualisierte und erweiterte Neuausgabe. Mit elf Bonusgründen! Hannover 96 ist ein Verein für Genießer. Deutsche Meisterschaften am Fließband kann schließlich jeder abfeiern. Doch sich von Erfolglostrainer Schaaf mit einem Schnitt von 0,3 Punkten in die 2. Liga katapultieren zu lassen und sofort wie Phoenix wieder aufzusteigen, verrät den wahren Spezialisten. Bei uns ergibt 50+1 100, zumindest für einige; für andere 23 oder eine andere beliebige Zahl. Die Regeln der Mathematik werden in Hannover flexibel ausgelegt. Wo gibt es das sonst? Außerdem haben wir einige vielversprechende Talente, um die uns andere Vereine beneiden. Auch nach über 120 Jahren Vereinsgeschichte bleibt es an der Leine spannend. EINIGE GRÜNDE  Weil 96 der erste wirkliche Zweitligist war, der 1992 den DFB-Pokal gewinnen konnte. Weil es 1954 auch ein »Wunder von Hannover« gab, als 96 völlig überraschend Deutscher Meister wurde. Weil 96er-»Eigengewächse« wie Gerald Asamoah, Per Mertesacker und Fabian Ernst die Fußballwelt erobert haben (und nur wenige sich daran erinnern). Weil Dieter Schatzschneider der Gerd Müller der zweiten Fußball-Bundesliga ist. Weil keine Fußballmannschaft so torreich und fulminant in die erste Liga zurückstürmte wie Hannover 96. Weil das »Wunder von Dortmund« im DFB-Pokal 1991 fast die Schande beim DFB-Pokal-Aus im Dezember 2012 wettmacht. Weil Hannover endlich wieder in Europa mitmischt. Weil keine Mannschaft so viele Trainerlegenden verschlissen hat wie 96. Weil nur wenigen ein Tor von der Mittellinie aus gelingt wie 1988 Siggi Reich. Weil der Tod Robert Enkes die ganze Fußballwelt für immer daran erinnern wird, dass Erfolg und Menschlichkeit zusammengehören. Weil der »Fever Pitch« direkt in Hannover zu Hause ist. Weil Jörg »Colt« Sievers immer die wichtigsten Bälle hielt, nicht nur 1992. Weil Jan Simak für immer unser größter Auf- und Absteiger bleiben wird. Weil wohl noch kein Verein zu Regionalligazeiten mit »Standing Ovations« und 42.000 Zuschauern so gefeiert wurde wie 96, als die Roten im DFB-Pokal gegen 1860 München siegten. Weil Carsten Linke der Fußballgott der zweiten Liga war. Weil Altin Lala mehr und länger läuft als jeder VW-Käfer. Weil der »Feldwebel« Fiffi Kronsbein immer auf der Lauer lag. Weil Hans Siemensmeyer unsere Fußball-Legende ist und auf WM-Pfaden ging. Weil Ralf Rangnick 96 nach langer Durstrecke zurück die die erste Liga katapultierte und als Profiverein aufstellte. Weil wir es dem ehemaligen Bürgermeister Herbert Schmalstieg verdanken, dass es 96 überhaupt noch gibt. Weil Werner Biskups Rasselbande so fulminant den Aufstieg schaffte. Weil wir mit unserer Jahrhundertelf sogar zu astrologischen Sternen greifen. Weil auch 96-Fans der Braunschweiger Eintracht mal dankbar sind – zum Beispiel beim Wunder von Wuppertal 1972.

In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy;” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. ONE OF PASTE’S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF THE YEAR Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace—and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the notorious criminal who rules Castellane’s underworld. The trail Kel follows leads back to the Hill, where among decadent nobles and glittering parties a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family has taken hold—a conspiracy headed up by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man engaged to marry the woman Kel adores. Meanwhile, Lin Caster must face the aftermath of the greatest risk she’s ever taken. To save the life of a dying friend, Lin has falsely claimed to be the Goddess Reborn, the legendary heroine destined to save her people. Now the terrifying—but strangely magnetic—leader of her people has arrived to test her powers. The price of failure is exile, and only through her alliance with the Ragpicker King can she continue to access the magic that may save her. Then Prince Conor reappears in her life, demanding that she use her healing powers to cure the madness of his father, the King. Lin soon realizes the King is gripped by an ancient and terrible magic, one whose lure she cannot deny any more than she can deny her growing passion for Conor. As the simmering tensions in Castellane reach a fever pitch, Lin and Kel must decide who to trust when any false move means death—or worse.

In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy;” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. ONE OF PASTE’S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF THE YEAR Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace—and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the notorious criminal who rules Castellane’s underworld. The trail Kel follows leads back to the Hill, where among decadent nobles and glittering parties a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family has taken hold—a conspiracy headed up by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man engaged to marry the woman Kel adores. Meanwhile, Lin Caster must face the aftermath of the greatest risk she’s ever taken. To save the life of a dying friend, Lin has falsely claimed to be the Goddess Reborn, the legendary heroine destined to save her people. Now the terrifying—but strangely magnetic—leader of her people has arrived to test her powers. The price of failure is exile, and only through her alliance with the Ragpicker King can she continue to access the magic that may save her. Then Prince Conor reappears in her life, demanding that she use her healing powers to cure the madness of his father, the King. Lin soon realizes the King is gripped by an ancient and terrible magic, one whose lure she cannot deny any more than she can deny her growing passion for Conor. As the simmering tensions in Castellane reach a fever pitch, Lin and Kel must decide who to trust when any false move means death—or worse.

A Long Way Down - Nick Hornby's hilarious bestseller about strangers and secrets 'Can I explain why I wanted to jump off the top of a tower block?' For disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp the answer's pretty simple: he has, in his own words, 'pissed his life away'. And on New Year's Eve he's going to end it all . . . but not, as it happens, alone. Because first single-mum Maureen, then eighteen-year-old Jess and lastly American rock-god JJ turn up and crash Martin's private party. They've stolen his idea - but brought their own reasons. Yet it's hard to jump when you've got an audience queuing impatiently behind you. A few heated words and some slices if cold pizza later and these four strangers are suddenly allies. But is their unlikely friendship a good enough reason to carry on living? Shortlisted for the 2005 Whitbread Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize, A Long Way Down is a darkly hilarious and moving novel by bestselling author Nick Hornby. If you like Jonathan Coe, David Sedaris and David Nicholls, you will love this book. 'A page-turning plot and rich, funny characters with several big laughs on every page. . . Hornby's best yet' Literary Review 'Hornby's best novel to date, impossible to put down. . . how can an examination of four people's anguish be so enthralling?' Ruth Rendell, Guardian 'Masterful. . . some of the finest writing, and some of the most outstanding characters I've ever had the pleasure of reading' Johnny Depp Nick Hornby has captivated readers and achieved widespread critical acclaim for his comic, well-observed novels About a Boy, How to be Good, Juliet, Naked, Slam and High Fidelity. His three works of non-fiction, 31 Songs (shortlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award), Fever Pitch (winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award) and The Complete Polysyllabic Spree are also available from Penguin.

Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WINGATE PRIZE "Clear-sighted and courageous, with an extremely dry sense of humour" DAVID BADDIEL, author of Jews Don't Count " Delightfully written: wry, moving, controlled, with a great instinct for pace and telling detail" TLS "A gutting, brave story, written with exquisite candour." Dr. Sara Glass, author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat Yehudis Fletcher was six years old when she decided to find out if there was actually a G-d. One Sabbath evening, she dared to defy a fundamental rule. She didn't wash her hands before breaking bread. At the table, Yehudis braced herself for a terrible, biblical punishment: being swallowed by the ground or consumed by fire. But nothing happened. It was at this moment that she discovered a spark within that would grow to make her invincible. As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered. As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Repeatedly let down by those who were supposed to protect her and pushed on to a path that seemed to take her further away from who she really was, she began to yearn for a life where she could embrace all facets of herself. When Yehudis's sexuality came to blows with the expectations of her family and her community, the pressure to inhabit a binary position reached fever pitch. Confronted with either losing the faith she loved or losing herself, Yehudis made the most daring decision of all: she decided to stay. " Chutzpah is a brilliant and fascinating insight into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community ." Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law " Yehudis's resilience is truly inspirational." Ashley Blaker, author of Normal Schmormal

Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Illustration Award-winning artist Matt James takes the iconic song "Northwest Passage" by legendary Canadian songwriter and singer Stan Rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial interests have dreamt of conquering, often with tragic consequences. For hundreds of years explorers attempted to find the Northwest Passage - a route through Canada's northern waters to the Pacific Ocean and Asia. Others attempted to find a land route. Many hundreds of men perished in the attempt, until finally, in 1906, Roald Amundsen completed the voyage by ship. Today global warming has brought interest in the passage back to a fever pitch as nations contend with each other over its control and future uses. The historic search inspired Canadian folk musician Stan Rogers to write "Northwest Passage", a song that has become a widely known favorite since its 1981 release. It describes Stan's own journey overland as he contemplates the arduous journeys of some of the explorers, including Kelsey, Mackenzie, Thompson and especially Franklin. The song is moving and haunting, a paean to the adventurous spirit of the explorers and to the beauty of the vast land and icy seas. The lyrics are accompanied by the striking paintings of multiple award-winning artist Matt James. Matt brings a unique vision to the song and the history behind it, providing commentary on the Franklin expedition and its failure to heed the wisdom of Inuit living in the North. The book also contains the music for the song (as well as a final verse that was never recorded), maps, a timeline of Arctic exploration, mini-biographies and portraits of the principal explorers, and suggestions for further reading. Following on the success of Canadian Railroad Trilogy, this is another beautiful book in which a memorable song illuminates a fascinating history that has taken on new resonance today.

Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WINGATE PRIZE "Clear-sighted and courageous, with an extremely dry sense of humour" DAVID BADDIEL, author of Jews Don't Count "A gutting, brave story, written with exquisite candour." Dr. Sara Glass, author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat Yehudis Fletcher was six years old when she decided to find out if there was actually a G-d. One Sabbath evening, she dared to defy a fundamental rule. She didn't wash her hands before breaking bread. At the table, Yehudis braced herself for a terrible, biblical punishment: being swallowed by the ground or consumed by fire. But nothing happened. It was at this moment that she discovered a spark within that would grow to make her invincible. As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered. As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Repeatedly let down by those who were supposed to protect her and pushed on to a path that seemed to take her further away from who she really was, she began to yearn for a life where she could embrace all facets of herself. When Yehudis's sexuality came to blows with the expectations of her family and her community, the pressure to inhabit a binary position reached fever pitch. Confronted with either losing the faith she loved or losing herself, Yehudis made the most daring decision of all: she decided to stay. " Chutzpah is a brilliant and fascinating insight into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community ." Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law " Yehudis's resilience is truly inspirational." Ashley Blaker, author of Normal Schmormal

Lincoln Rhyme is back, and the stakes are bigger than ever before. The brand new crime thriller from the master of the genre, Jeffery Deaver - pre-order now. A terrible arson in Manhattan burns an old building to the ground. Amelia Sachs-criminalist Lincoln Rhyme's wife and crime scene investigator extraordinaire-manages to save a victim from a fiery death. And in doing so she makes an eerie discovery. The arsonist has left a package of clues that might hint as to their motive and where they will strike next. As the perp prepares for another attack, and Rhyme and Sachs work feverishly to unravel the mystery, they cross paths with a detective from Long Island. Desdemona Vale is a sharp and unstoppable officer-balancing her fervent search for the killer of a young woman from her neighborhood, with the arduous task of caring for her two young granddaughters. The searches for their respective villains lead Rhyme, Sachs and Vale improbably to another member of the cast: James Harper, a famed historian and the host of one of the most popular history podcasts in the country, a man who may, or may not, be able to shed light on the perp's motive and identity. As always in a Jeffery Deaver novel, the multiple, interweaving plots race along nonstop adhering to the template of a one-sitting read; nothing is quite what it seems to be; and the novel features three surprise endings! More shockingly yet, as the layers of the plots are pulled back, Lincoln Rhyme learns to his dismay that he has a new nemesis-a worthy and terrifying successor to the Watchmaker. Can he stop the carnage in time? The answer is found on the very last page. Praise for series: 'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' on The Watchmaker's Hand, a Daily Mail Thriller of the year 'Pulsating' on The Watchmaker's Hand, a Waterstones Best thriller of 2023 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh

Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WINGATE PRIZE "Clear-sighted and courageous, with an extremely dry sense of humour" DAVID BADDIEL, author of Jews Don't Count "A gutting, brave story, written with exquisite candour." Dr. Sara Glass, author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat Yehudis Fletcher was six years old when she decided to find out if there was actually a G-d. One Sabbath evening, she dared to defy a fundamental rule. She didn't wash her hands before breaking bread. At the table, Yehudis braced herself for a terrible, biblical punishment: being swallowed by the ground or consumed by fire. But nothing happened. It was at this moment that she discovered a spark within that would grow to make her invincible. As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered. As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Repeatedly let down by those who were supposed to protect her and pushed on to a path that seemed to take her further away from who she really was, she began to yearn for a life where she could embrace all facets of herself. When Yehudis's sexuality came to blows with the expectations of her family and her community, the pressure to inhabit a binary position reached fever pitch. Confronted with either losing the faith she loved or losing herself, Yehudis made the most daring decision of all: she decided to stay. " Chutzpah is a brilliant and fascinating insight into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community ." Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law " Yehudis's resilience is truly inspirational." Ashley Blaker, author of Normal Schmormal

Lincoln Rhyme is back, and the stakes are bigger than ever before. The brand new crime thriller from the master of the genre, Jeffery Deaver - pre-order now. A terrible arson in Manhattan burns an old building to the ground. Amelia Sachs-criminalist Lincoln Rhyme's wife and crime scene investigator extraordinaire-manages to save a victim from a fiery death. And in doing so she makes an eerie discovery. The arsonist has left a package of clues that might hint as to their motive and where they will strike next. As the perp prepares for another attack, and Rhyme and Sachs work feverishly to unravel the mystery, they cross paths with a detective from Long Island. Desdemona Vale is a sharp and unstoppable officer-balancing her fervent search for the killer of a young woman from her neighborhood, with the arduous task of caring for her two young granddaughters. The searches for their respective villains lead Rhyme, Sachs and Vale improbably to another member of the cast: James Harper, a famed historian and the host of one of the most popular history podcasts in the country, a man who may, or may not, be able to shed light on the perp's motive and identity. As always in a Jeffery Deaver novel, the multiple, interweaving plots race along nonstop adhering to the template of a one-sitting read; nothing is quite what it seems to be; and the novel features three surprise endings! More shockingly yet, as the layers of the plots are pulled back, Lincoln Rhyme learns to his dismay that he has a new nemesis-a worthy and terrifying successor to the Watchmaker. Can he stop the carnage in time? The answer is found on the very last page. Praise for series: 'The master-plotter Deaver cranks up the tension to fever pitch' on The Watchmaker's Hand, a Daily Mail Thriller of the year 'Pulsating' on The Watchmaker's Hand, a Waterstones Best thriller of 2023 'Jeffery Deaver is a master storyteller. His characters and plotting are second to none. One of the true giants of the genre' Steve Cavanagh

Wry and exhilarating, Chutzpah is a fearless exploration of what is possible when one person simply refuses to choose between abandoning their roots and abandoning themselves. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2026 WINGATE PRIZE "Clear-sighted and courageous, with an extremely dry sense of humour" DAVID BADDIEL, author of Jews Don't Count " Delightfully written: wry, moving, controlled, with a great instinct for pace and telling detail" TLS "A gutting, brave story, written with exquisite candour." Dr. Sara Glass, author of Kissing Girls on Shabbat Yehudis Fletcher was six years old when she decided to find out if there was actually a G-d. One Sabbath evening, she dared to defy a fundamental rule. She didn't wash her hands before breaking bread. At the table, Yehudis braced herself for a terrible, biblical punishment: being swallowed by the ground or consumed by fire. But nothing happened. It was at this moment that she discovered a spark within that would grow to make her invincible. As the daughter of a rabbi raised in an Orthodox Jewish community, Yehudis struggled to conform to the strict expectations placed upon her and her siblings. Outspoken, curious and desperate to know more about G-d, she felt fenced in by arbitrary rules and questions left unanswered. As she grew older, these restrictions intensified and her questions for G-d hung heavier than ever. Repeatedly let down by those who were supposed to protect her and pushed on to a path that seemed to take her further away from who she really was, she began to yearn for a life where she could embrace all facets of herself. When Yehudis's sexuality came to blows with the expectations of her family and her community, the pressure to inhabit a binary position reached fever pitch. Confronted with either losing the faith she loved or losing herself, Yehudis made the most daring decision of all: she decided to stay. " Chutzpah is a brilliant and fascinating insight into an ultra-orthodox Jewish community ." Harriet Wistrich, author of Sister in Law " Yehudis's resilience is truly inspirational." Ashley Blaker, author of Normal Schmormal

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . “Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as ?everything I look for in fantasy,' Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace - and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the notorious criminal who rules Castellane's underworld. The trail Kel follows leads back to the Hill, where among decadent nobles and glittering parties a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family has taken hold - a conspiracy headed up by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man engaged to marry the woman Kel adores. Meanwhile, Lin Caster must face the aftermath of the greatest risk she's ever taken. To save the life of a dying friend, Lin has falsely claimed to be the Goddess Reborn, the legendary heroine destined to save her people. Now the terrifying - but strangely magnetic - leader of her people has arrived to test her powers. The price of failure is exile, and only through her alliance with the Ragpicker King can she continue to access the magic that may save her. Then Prince Conor reappears in her life, demanding that she use her healing powers to cure the madness of his father, the King. Lin soon realizes the King is gripped by an ancient and terrible magic, one whose lure she cannot deny any more than she can deny her growing passion for Conor. As the simmering tensions in Castellane reach a fever pitch, Lin and Kel must decide who to trust when any false move means death - or worse. Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding epic from an internationally bestselling sensation. Praise for Sword Catcher ?This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hell Bent ?A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night ?Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . “Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . “Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Carrie Soto Is Back, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . “Irresistible . . . High drama at the beach, starring four sexy, surfing siblings and their deadbeat, famous-crooner dad.”—People ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, Time, Marie Claire, PopSugar, Parade, Teen Vogue, Self, She Reads Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, the family drama that ensues will change their lives forever. Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva. The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth. Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there. And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone. By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface. Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.

The Library of Movie Music enthält über 50 Film Songs für Klavier Gesang und Gitarre (PVG). Unter anderem mit den Songs: Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) Beauty and the Beast Chariots of Fire City of Stars Don't You (Forget About Me) Eye of the Tiger Footloose Ghostbusters Hopelessly Devoted to You I Will Always Love You Mrs. Robinson My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic') Theme from New York New York Over the Rainbow Singin' in the Rain Skyfall Stayin' Alive This Is Me Unchained Melody The Way We Were. Inhalt: Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now) (AGAINST ALL ODDS) Always Remember Us This Way (A STAR IS BORN) Aquarius (the Broadway Musical Production HAIR) Beauty And The Beast (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) Born To Be Wild (EASY RIDER) Can You Feel The Love Tonight (THE LION KING) Chariots Of Fire (the Feature Film CHARIOTS OF FIRE) City Of Stars (LA LA LAND) Come What May (the Motion Picture MOULIN ROUGE) Cups (When I'm Gone) (the Motion Picture Soundtrack PITCH PERFECT) Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend (GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES) Don't You (Forget About Me) (featured in the Universal Picture THE BREAKFAST CLUB) Everybody's Talkin' (Echoes) (MIDNIGHT COWBOY) (Everything I Do) I Do It For You (the Motion Picture ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES) Eye Of The Tiger (Theme from ROCKY III) Flying Theme (the Universal Picture E.T. (THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL)) Footloose (Theme from the Paramount Motion Picture FOOTLOOSE) Forrest Gump - Main Title (Feather Theme) (the Paramount Motion Picture FORREST GUMP) Ghostbusters (the Columbia Motion Picture GHOSTBUSTERS) The Godfather (Main Theme) (the Paramount Picture THE GODFATHER) Goldfinger (GOLDFINGER) Gonna Fly Now (Theme from ROCKY) Happy (DESPICABLE ME 2) He's A Pirate (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL) Hopelessly Devoted To You (GREASE) How Deep Is Your Love (the Motion Picture SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) I Just Called To Say I Love You (THE WOMAN IN RED) I Will Always Love You (featured in THE BODYGUARD) It Must Have Been Love (featured in the Motion Picture PRETTY WOMAN) James Bond Theme Theme From "Jurassic Park" (the Universal Motion Picture JURASSIC PARK) Mamma Mia (MAMMA MIA!) Mrs. Robinson (THE GRADUATE) Moon River (the Paramount Picture BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S) The Music Of The Night (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA) My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic') (the Paramount and Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture TITANIC) Theme From "New York New York" (NEW YORK NEW YORK) Over The Rainbow (THE WIZARD OF OZ) The Pink Panther (THE PINK PANTHER) Que Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be) (THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH) Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head (BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID) Love Theme From "St. Elmo's Fire" (the Motion Picture ST. ELMO'S FIRE) Singin' In The Rain (SINGIN' IN THE RAIN) Skyfall (the Motion Picture SKYFALL) The Sound Of Music (THE SOUND OF MUSIC) Star Wars (Main Theme) (STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE) Stayin' Alive (the Motion Picture SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) This Is Me (THE GREATEST SHOWMAN) (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (DIRTY DANCING) The Trolley Song (MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS) Unchained Melody (the Motion Picture UNCHAINED) The Way We Were (the Motion Picture THE WAY WE WERE) A Whole New World (ALADDIN) You Light Up My Life (YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE) You'll Never Walk Alone (CAROUSEL)