Tempest
by Victoria Aveyard

 

Cat Rose knows what it is to live in two worlds, in two times. Before- Lady Catrine Rose of the Meridian Empire, chained to a loathsome lord with a dwindling fortune. After- as the Widow Rose, queen of a pirate tavern in the Lyrian Sea. The Empire looms on the horizon, the full weight of her navy bent on reclaiming the wealthy colonies and crushing the pirate republic. Ship after ship is captured, save for one, captained by the legendary Valerian Kane. With his uncanny connection to the song of the sea, Valerian is the only man who might rally the pirates who remain. The only man who threatens the Empire. The only man Cat has ever loved, blazing in and out of her life like a star. Desperate, the Empire offers Cat a devastating choice: bring them Valerian or hang. 

 

At the end of the world, Laurel Salter is hiding from everything. For ten hours a day, six days per week, she works as a dishwasher at McMurdo Station, an isolated research base in Antarctica. She tells no one that before she arrived, she was a renowned scientist with a promising career, a husband, and a family. When a strange light appears across the ice- and draws a group of physicists- her former husband, Eli, won't be far behind. Laurel is captivated by the Arc: its surreal glow; the way it seems almost alive. And though Eli is reluctant to test her wildest theory, Laurel is convinced that the Arc leads into a world they can barely imagine. Can she persuade him to risk everything to fix the burden that hangs between them- to turn back the clock and live their story a second time?

 

It’s the picture-perfect wedding, and Willa Sullivan is having a bad time. Everything feels like she stumbled into an alternate universe. But things start to look up when Willa meets Danny. When they sneak off together, their rendezvous is interrupted by a masked killer. Willa and Danny fight to survive, but the killer is unrelenting. Willa wakes up and it’s the morning of the wedding. She just had the most intense nightmare of her life. Only as the day unfolds, there are some uncanny coincidences that make her question whether it was a dream, déjà vu, or something more sinister. After a horrifying turn, Willa comes to understand she’s stuck in a loop of carnage and terror that she must learn how to escape or else suffer a fate worse than death- being an eternal wedding guest.

 

Born under the shadow of a birthing tree sacred to generations of Mi’kmaw women, Aliet Paul grows up outside a small Nova Scotia town with her loving grandmother Kiju. Her mother died bringing Aliet into the world under that very tree; her father remains a mystery no one will name. Aliet’s childhood is shaped by seasonal apple pickers, the medicinal wisdom of the old ways, and the quiet, steadfast presence of John, a boy who becomes her anchor. But the world beyond their community is changing. Traditional midwifery is condemned, prejudice deepens, and when the wrong person witnesses a birth, the consequences are disastrous. Years later, Aliet returns home to a crumbling house, a community scattered, and a past she thought she’d outrun. 

by Chris Bennett

 

A motivating, funny, and unexpectedly moving book about what happens when we dare to step up to the starting lines in our lives. Drawing on the philosophy that has inspired millions around the world, Bennett reframes running not as a test of speed, distance, or competition- but as a practice in showing up, moving forward, and discovering what’s possible. With his signature mix of positivity, pop-culture wisdom, and back-to-basics insight, Bennett strips away the pressure that keeps so many people stuck. You don’t have to be fast, fit, or fearless to be a runner. You just have to start. Once you do, running has a way of teaching you about resilience, confidence, self-trust, and the power of momentum.

by Gil Durán

 

When Silicon Valley says it is 'moving fast and breaking things,' the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles- some of Silicon Valley's biggest names- and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the algorithmic propaganda of social media.

The inspiring, untold story of three incredible women who spearheaded recreation, conservation and resilience in America's beloved landscapes. Throughout the 20th century, Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle did more to inspire love of the outdoors than anyone. Georgie devoted her life to the Grand Canyon, kickstarting the 1940s river running craze. Anne, a wilderness guide and bestselling author, protected endangered species and predicted the impacts of climate change from her off-grid cabin. Deep powder skier Dolores developed an environmental philosophy that shaped everything from the radical environmental movement of the '70s to modern conservation ethics. Now, Heather Hansman goes deep into rugged American landscapes to bring three fascinating lives to the forefront of the outdoor movement.

 

New York Times bestselling author and queen of easy, healthy meals Alex Snodgrass shares 100 delicious, low-stress meals. Short ingredient lists, a focus on pantry staples, and minimal pans to wash make these recipes a breeze. After more than a decade of sharing recipes, Alex has gotten one clear message from readers: the easier the recipe, the better. Everyday Eats is filled with 100 recipes that pack a flavorful punch while utilizing fewer ingredients and making the most of time in the kitchen. It's about wholesome, flexible cooking to bring to the table for every meal of the day.