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Promise Me Never by LIV ConstantineFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish comes an unmissable thriller about a woman who becomes embroiled in the mystery of her husband's deceased first wife--and after moving to his remote house in the woods, uncovers terrifying secrets. Aspiring writer Savannah's scheme to meet superstar horror novelist Bennett Bryson turns out better than she ever imagined: not only does her charming and handsome literary idol offer to read her work, he is instantly smitten with her. After a whirlwind romance, Savannah says yes to marriage, and the two settle into Bennett's secluded upstate home. But just as Savannah thinks she has it made, cracks appear in her perfect new life. Bennett's behavior becomes dark and controlling: he criticizes Savannah's writing, dictates her permitted activities, and spends most of his time locked in his office, forbidding her from entering. And everywhere, Savannah cannot escape the shadow of Bennett's first wife, the free-spirited and passionate artist Poppy, who died in a tragic accident, but who seems still to be Savannah's rival for Bennett's affection. Then comes an enigmatic warning: Bennett is not who he seems. The women that came before Savannah have disappeared. And Savannah could be next. Isolated and unsure whom to trust, Savannah tries to piece together the mystery of the man she married, and the woman he married first. But Savannah has no idea what her husband is really hiding. And someone out there knows Savannah has secrets of her own. As these two writers will learn the hard way--past really is prologue. With memorably complicated characters, deliciously devious betrayals, and truly shocking twists, this edge-of-your-seat novel from one of today's most original writers will keep you guessing until the last page.  |
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Nearshore by Steve HawkAn exceptionally thoughtful literary thriller. In the depth and breadth of its story, in the lyricism of its prose, Nearshore will surely establish Steve Hawk as a writer to be reckoned with.--Kem Nunn, author of Tapping the Source, Dogs of Winter, and Tijuana Straits Nearshore is the best novel of homegrown nuclear terrorism yet written, chillingly credible, terrifying, and all too plausible. --Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb A churning mix of literary suspense and coastal noir--where the clash between land and sea unearths Silicon Valley's darkest secret, and three people must reckon with all that is at stake in an age shadowed by greed, totalitarianism, and nuclear terror. Daybreak. West Virginia. A small nuclear bomb detonates beside an Appalachian highway. The weapon's explosive yield is meager, the death count blessedly low. And yet: It is history's first act of nuclear terrorism, and it threatens to tilt the world beyond reckoning. Months later, surfer and lifeguard Jamie Palmer is patrolling his domain, a treacherous stretch of wild California coast, when he responds to a mysterious nearshore boating accident that jettisoned two people overboard. The victims turn out to be Palmer's best friend--a brilliant, renegade Stanford University professor--and the man's teenage son, Luca. The professor drowns, Luca survives--leaving Palmer as the boy's guardian. Soon after, Chelsea Wu, a math prodigy and doctoral student, confides to Palmer that she and the professor unearthed a link between a Silicon Valley megacorporation, its sociopathic billionaire founder, and the nuke in West Virginia. When a second device is detonated, this unlikely team--the surfer, the orphan, and the math whiz--must persuade investigators that the bombmakers are not only homegrown but also hiding in plain sight. An immersive and disturbingly plausible debut, Nearshore delivers a mix of literary suspense and coastal noir. Moving with the speed of a barreling wave, Nearshore also explores deeper clashes: isolation versus community and family, Silicon Valley versus humanity, words versus action, land versus sea. |
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God's Country by William Kent KruegerFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The River We Remember, a new mystery in the wildly popular Cork O'Connor series. Cork O'Connor, preparing for a family trip into the Boundary Waters, is troubled by ominous visions about his future. Ignoring the warnings, he uncovers signs of violence while searching for his missing friend, Cordell Bishop. Soon, he is forced to negotiate with dangerous criminals, the Kennedy brothers, who are seeking their late father's hidden stash. Facing escalating danger and difficult choices, Cork grapples with his darkest instincts as he helps others escape and eventually takes justice into his own hands. God's Country is an action-packed thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. |
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That Night by Gillian McAllisterNOW STREAMING ON NETFLIXMcAllister is the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations. -- Emily HenryFrom the author of Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an electrifying thriller about three siblings torn apart by the cover-up of a death while on a family vacation in Italy.On vacation in Europe, Frannie makes two urgent phone calls. One to her sister, and one to her brother. The siblings come running, and they find their sister covered in blood, kneeling over an unmoving body.There's been an accident: Frannie has hit a man with her car, and she needs their help. They bury the body, and they make a promise. They'll never tell anyone.But when the police come calling, the siblings' lies start to spiral. They begin to doubt their trust in each other. Because what really happened that night?And who will be the first to crack?With the incredible twists and turns and a unique look at family relationships that McAllister has become known for, That Night is the ultimate summer thriller that asks: what would you do to protect your family? |
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Brain Damage by Freida McFaddenFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Intruder How can you survive when you can't remember who wants you dead?Dr. Charly McKenna had the perfect life: a thriving dermatology practice, a luxury apartment overlooking Central Park, and a handsome husband who adored her.Until the night a bullet tore through her skull... and stole everything.Now Charly wakes in a rehabilitation hospital unable to walk, speak, or remember her own name. All she knows is that someone tried to kill her--and they may still be out there. As fragments of memory surface, so do unsettling questions about the people around her, including the attentive man who keeps appearing at her bedside.The truth of what happened that night lives somewhere inside her brain. And as Charly pieces together the jagged edges of her past, she begins to realize the most terrifying possibility: the person who wants her dead might be the one she once trusted most.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a scalpel-sharp psychological thriller about fractured memory, buried secrets, and how far the mind will go to protect you from the truth. |
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Delusional: A Michael Bennett Thriller by James PattersonDetective Michael Bennett and army-sniper-turned-NYPD-officer Rob Trilling travel to Montana to investigate a case that crosses state borders and family lines. In New York City, a series of deadly bombs explodes. Across the river, a military base is burglarized for munitions. In Montana, violence and arson rock a small town outside of Bozeman. Are the incidents related? Bennett, Trilling, and the ATF investigate. A single-minded group angry with the government keep turning up in unexpected places, insisting that they're only trying to make the world a better place. To law enforcement, their claims seem delusional. What will light the next fuse? Words ... or gunpowder? |
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My Sister Is Going to Kill Me by Nina SimonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the runaway hit Mother-Daughter Murder Night, a Reese's Book Club pick, comes another fun, family-centered whodunnit about two sisters who work together to find a killer as they raft down the rapids of the Grand Canyon.Propulsive and page-turning, this is armchair adventure at its best. --Nita Prose, #1 bestselling author of The Maid seriesWhat's a family vacation without a little murder?Liv and Mandy Chisholm's yearly sister trip is a sacred tradition, an attempt to bond as their lives increasingly diverge. Liv, the ever-practical older sister, packs the color-coded itineraries. Mandy, a bedazzled human tumbleweed, brings the spontaneity.This year, the sisters take off for a rafting adventure through the breathtaking depths of the Grand Canyon with a group of strangers. But beyond the terrors of whitewater rapids, sibling squabbles, and rogue reptiles, the ferocious beauty of the river carries a darker undercurrent, and an unexpected guest: a murderer in their midst.When a fellow traveler is found dead and another corpse hits the water, the rafting trip flips from idyllic sister vacation to high-stakes murder investigation. Every suspect has a secret, every clue is drenched in mystery, and Liv and Mandy can hardly trust each other, let alone their own instincts. With the river raging and danger around every bend, the Chisholm sisters must work together to catch a killer--and keep their relationship from capsizing--before it's too late. |
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Murder on Charity Lane: A Marigold Cottages Mystery
by Jo Nichols
Months after the shocking murders at Marigold Cottages, eccentric landlady Mrs. B finds the peace and quiet a little too peaceful. That's why she invites her young friend CJ Moore to move into a now-vacant cottage: CJ is a suspect in the death of her employer, a wealthy Santa Barbara philanthropist who tumbled down the stairs of his mansion during a dinner party. The dead man's much-younger widow claims she saw CJ push him, but Mrs. B is certain that she's innocent. Why? Oh, just a feeling. That's enough for her to summon the Marigold Cottages Murder Collective. Lily-Ann will marshal the facts, Hamilton will dig around online, Sophie and Nicholas will offer eyewitness testimony, and everyone will hope that Ocean keeps Mrs. B out of trouble. Just as the tenants begin to suspect that Elsa is in fact the perpetrator, there's a second murder. A bloodier one. And with their tight-knit community in the crosshairs, they must prove her innocence - or accept her guilt.
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How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy AlexanderAfter a social media post gone wrong, a literary agent runs away to look after a seaside bookshop for the summer--and forms an unlikely friendship with a charming novelist struggling with his latest idea.Petra doesn't like books anymore--not since her career as a literary agent imploded after a social media typo went viral. Now she is stuck for six months, babysitting a little bookshop by the sea--surrounded by books that just remind her of her failure.Ross McCloud's award-winning debut novel blew the minds of the world's literati, but that was five years ago. Now Ross and his keenly awaited second work have vanished. Something has gone wrong--horribly wrong--and Ross doesn't want to talk about it.Marooned in Capelthorne's Bookshop miles from London, Petra can't stop thinking about all the ways she has let people down. Then she discovers Ross lurking, incognito, in the second-hand books section. Misery loves company it seems, and a kinship tentatively forms.In the meantime, the magic of the bookshop slowly begins to enchant Petra. Soon, her book recommendations assume legendary status; she is chairing the newly formed Beach Reads Book Club; leading a weekly writing group and hosting a series of popular talks and signings by local authors. She is even starting to read again.Petra is also finding time to help her new best friend Jess--owner of a local telephone box library--to launch the inaugural Portneath Literary Festival. What better opportunity to put the Festival on the map--says Ross--than for Petra to unveil his second novel to the world there, before re-launching her career representing him at the Frankfurt book fair? What a comeback But can Petra find the courage to help the man she loves?Their love of books may be re-ignited, but is that enough to save them both from their own worst enemy--themselves?Tropes: Friends to loversGrumpy x GrumpySmall-town romanceSlow burn |
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Every Leaf, Every Stem: Craveable, Creative Vegetables All Year Round
by Pierce Abernathy
Discover the joy of cooking the produce of each season with vibrant, creative, and approachable recipes from the acclaimed food content creator Pierce Abernathy Turning to the flavors of fresh, seasonal produce for inspiration, Pierce Abernathy's superpower is making unfamiliar or overlooked vegetables thrilling. With his laid-back approach and uniquely appealing recipes, he has attracted a devoted online following for his creativity in transforming healthy ingredients into meals that feel luxurious and indulgent. You'll never tire of your market haul with Pierce's fresh take on vegetarian cooking--lots of dips, twists on classics, and unexpected turns that make your dish sublime. In Every Leaf, Every Stem, seasonal ingredients take center stage in delicious and doable dishes like a flavorful summertime Panzanella with Peaches and Fried Basil and a silky Squash Soup with Kimchi and Nori Croutons for winter. There are plenty of his signature dips, like a vegan Swiss Chard and Artichoke Dip, and desserts, like a Rhubarb and Fennel Upside Down Cake. For year-round flexibility, Pierce also includes a chapter of evergreen dishes that can be made with pantry staples and readily available produce, like a versatile Roasted Pepper Caponata and a perfect Shaved Fennel Salad. The recipes flow naturally from light and crunchy to hearty and generous, so you can follow your cravings to a satisfying, plant-based meal, whether you're coming home from the farmers' market or your local grocery store. Every Leaf, Every Stem invites readers to explore new ingredients and experiment with techniques to gain more confidence in the kitchen. With his creative approach to cooking, Pierce demystifies the foods you might be nervous to try by showing you how delicious they can be without a lot of fuss.
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Pardon My Book: Ten Years of the Best (and Worst) in Sports from Pardon My Take by Big CatIn celebration of its tenth anniversary, the long-awaited, definitive, authorized--and occasionally accurate--guide to the #1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take.It's finally here Pardon My Book is packed with ten years of crazy content from the wildest, most irreverent sports podcast of all time. Written and curated by Big Cat and PFT with the help of the PMT crew, this entertaining yearbook takes fans behind the scenes of the show, covering topics as honorable--and as stupid--as: The origin story of Pardon My Take and the most pivotal 30 hours in human historyHow Grit Week started, what grit actually means, and what happens when you spend way too many hours trapped in an RV with your best friendsThe Rules and 4 Keys to Making a successful podcast that are in no way complete and total luckThe funniest guests who embraced our chaos (Blake Bortles, Coach O, Jerry O'Connell, Ryan Whitney, the Long brothers, and many others)Testimonials from reporting legends and loyal fans of the show, including Joe Buck, Scott Van Pelt, Chris Berman, Mike Florio, and Adam SchefterOriginal contributions from the entire PMT universe, including PFT's definitive ranking of the greatest fullbacks of all time, Big Cat's 10 Rules to Gambling, Hank on golf, Zac on icecream (yes, one word), and, naturally, a deeply serious Mount Rushmore of Best Italian American AthletesExtracurriculars, a collection of stories, disasters, arguments, rankings, and side quests that didn't fit anywhere else in the bookAnd much, much more |
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Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II
by Book Author
The bestselling Indigenous dark fiction anthology returns with a new selection of even more daring and sinister stories. From monsters to mutilation, Never Whistle at Night is back for revenge. Featuring stories by: Jessica Doe - P.C. Verrone - Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. - Jim Terry - Jessica Johns - A.J. Eversole - Sonia Marie Barry - Shane Hawk - Stephen Graham Jones - Alicia Elliott - Mat RudeWalker - Shaawan Francis Keahna - Billy-Ray Belcourt - Jake Arrowtop - Alina Pete - Debra Magpie Earling - Joshua Whitehead - Tommy Orange - Ramona Emerson - Erica Tremblay - Kimberly Blaeser They're baaaaaaaaaack As any savvy horror fan knows: the monster never truly dies. The team that brought you the bestselling dark fiction anthology Never Whistle at Night has risen, hungry, from the grave to summon more dark delicacies for your delectation. In these twenty-one brand-new, groundbreaking, gruesome stories--authored by both established and newly unearthed Indigenous talent and illustrated by renowned Cheyenne and Arapaho painter Brent Learned--the contributors are fully embracing horror: both supernatural horrors and the everyday horror of living under colonialist rule. Featuring stories of unspeakable yet satisfying terror, from twisted psychological tales to gore-filled monster hunts, this new selection of sinister stories will sate your darkest appetites and leave you slavering for more. Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood is a further celebration of Indigenous survival and the enduring tradition of transforming adversity into art.
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Volleyball for Dummies
by Gabrielle Reece
Pass, set, and hit your way to volleyball confidence Volleyball For Dummies will help you understand the basics of a sport that's popular around the world. Written by two former pro volleyball players, this book walks you through the rules and scoring systems of both indoor and beach volleyball. Players, coaches, and spectators alike will learn about player positions, core skills and techniques, and levels of play. If you're hitting the court, use this guide to improve your game, with in-depth explanations of proper arm swing, defense, approaching, hitting, digging, passing, serving, blocking, and setting. Plus, you'll find helpful practice drills for yourself and your team. With stories from top players and coaches all about volleyball culture and community, this is a fun and comprehensive introduction to the sport. Get a primer on the basics of volleyball so you can enjoy playing, watching, or coaching the sport Improve your technique with helpful explanations and illustrations of key moves Learn the ins and outs of recreational volleyball, NCAA, semi-professional, Olympic, and international play Peek behind the scenes of pro volleyball and learn what it takes to make it to the top of the game Learn the fundamentals of indoor and beach volleyball, for yourself, your child, your team, or simply as a fan.
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Not a Word
by Linwood Barclay
In the latest chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay, a man's world is upended after he stumbles upon a grisly crime scene in the family home.Every family has secrets, but when Reece visits his parents' house, he's shocked to find them in bed, dead. At first glance it looks like a murder-suicide perpetrated by his father, but on closer inspection there's clearly more to the story. For starters, inconsistencies in the crime scene suggest his dad may not have shot himself.As Reece, shaken by his horrifying discovery, awaits questioning from the police, his phone lights up with a call. It's the last person he ever would have expected to hear from.Reeling from the day's events, Reece finds himself questioning everything he thought he knew about his parents--and whether he and his own family are in danger now. While the authorities work to untangle the baffling crime scene, Reece is pulled into a web of secrets linked to the unscrupulous pharma company his father worked for years ago.In order to protect the people he loves most, he'll have to dig deep into his own past to understand who his parents were, what they did, and who they hurt--before he ends up paying for their sins.
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Brona: The First Druids of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
Return to the world of Shannara with the sequel to Galaphile, and discover how the seeds of the greatest evil that the Four Lands has ever known inadvertently grew out of Galaphiles dream for peace--from the New York Times bestselling authors Terry Brooks and Delilah S. Dawson. Years have passed since Galaphile Joss and his life partner, Nirianne, established Paranor as a way to bring harmony to the Four Lands. Now their two sons are becoming men in a land of peace and plenty. Admittedly, it is a land that their eldest child, Abronja, finds rather boring. At sixteen, he longs for a way to prove himself--a chance to show he is every bit the equal of his famous father. But when the excitement he has been longing for materializes, it is in the form of an old evil: a dark sorcerer whom his father had defeated but not destroyed. And who is now back, stronger and deadlier than ever. Galaphile has always dreaded this wicked resurgence--and not just because of what it means for the wider world. Abronja was conceived while the dark sorcerer had control of Nirianne, and Galaphile has always feared that a spark of malevolence lives on in his beloved child. Abronja, for his part, is certain he will never be corrupted by evil. He is fully committed to his fathers vision for peace and is determined to make his name by finally destroying the monster that has targeted his family. But tangling with dark magic is not a thing to be taken lightly--especially for a young man as yet untested in the ways of the world. And when the repercussions of this encounter could have consequences for centuries to come . . .
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One Poison Pie
by Lynn Cahoon
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lynn Cahoon presents a sparkling series featuring Mia Malone, a kitchen witch who's starting over in Magic Springs, where magic is an open secret and murder is on the menu . . . What's a kitchen witch to do when her almost-fianc leaves her suddenly single and unemployed? For Mia Malone, the answer's simple: move to her meddling grandmother's quirky Idaho hometown, where witches and warlocks are (mostly) welcome. With a new gourmet dinner delivery business--and a touch of magic in her recipes--Mia's hopes are high. But her first catering job takes a distasteful turn when her client's body is found, stabbed and stuffed under the head table. Mia's shocked to learn that she's a suspect--and that she's next on the killer's list. She'll have to find out which of the town's eccentric residents has an appetite for murder . . . before this fresh start comes to a sticky end . . .
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And Then There Were Bun: A Noodle Shop Mystery
by Vivien Chien
Things get spicy when Megan throws a surprise birthday party for Lana at Ho-Lee Noodle House that ends in disaster. With the help of Lana's parents and close friends, Megan packs the family restaurant with a guest list that includes friends--both old and new--to help celebrate her best gal's birthday. But when one of their guests brings an unsavory plus one that Lana just happened to date back in her college days, tensions build between her old beau and her current boyfriend, Detective Adam Trudeau. After a heated exchange of words between the two men, the evening returns to the smooth and enjoyable party that Megan had originally hoped for. But relief is short lived when Lana's ex is found in the dumpster outside of Asia Village. As if the circumstances and tragedy taking place on Lana's birthday aren't enough, the gang gets an even bigger surprise when Adam is the main suspect under scrutiny. Not only are there several witnesses confirming the verbal confrontation between the two men earlier in the evening, but it's also reported that Adam disappeared from the party for a considerable amount of time. And unfortunately for him, not even Lana can back up his whereabouts. With Adam in the hot seat, his own partner, Matthew Higgins, must investigate the crime alongside their boss--the Chief of Police, Tom Riceton, who wants speedy results to keep away the threat of Internal Affairs knocking on their door. As Adam struggles with the dynamic shifts in his personal life, being on suspension and shut out from his resources at the police department, he must rely solely on his skills as a detective and the ingenuity of Lana's amateur sleuthing capabilities to solve the case and clear his name definitively.
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Deceptions
by Jeffery Deaver
The New York Times bestselling author and master of suspense returns with a devious collection, featuring two never-before published stories in which fan favorites Colter Shaw, adapted for TV (CBS's Tracker, starring Justin Hartley), and Lincoln Rhyme are united by the layers of deception taking over New York City. A murder at a crime writers' conference. The method is entirely literary, the motive seems obvious--but can the detective who was first on the scene puzzle out what needs reading between the lines? A brilliant sleuth, obsessed with Sherlock Holmes's mysteries, turns his attention to a serial killer stalking the streets of New York City. But as his deductions bring him closer to his prey, he starts to wonder who is really doing the hunting. A mysterious woman has gone into hiding and Colter Shaw is tasked with bringing her to a safe house. But with a hitman on his trails, the race toward safety takes on a whole new meaning. A serial killer with a motive never before seen in the history of crime challenges Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs to rethink everything they know about the nature of evil--and the evidence its perpetrators leave at the scenes. No stranger to the cat-and-mouse chase or our favorite twists and turns, Jeffery Deaver brings his chops to Deceptions, where every story unearths trickery and the truths that lie buried deep under.
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Claude for Dummies
by Stephanie Diamond
Tackle your workload with Claude Claude For Dummies gets you started with the AI program that's made to help you find solutions to your toughest problems. With this beginner-friendly guide, you can learn to write effective prompts, fact-check results, and get things done faster with Claude's help. Not sure where to start? This Dummies guide has your back, with ideas for what you can (and can't) do with AI chatbots--both in everyday life and in business settings. You'll also get a rundown on the different models and plans, plus step-by-step examples of how to use Claude for document creation, data analysis, research, organization, and beyond. Separate hype from reality and learn how Claude AI can boost your productivity--responsibly. Discover why Claude is different from other AI tools Practice effective prompting and troubleshoot ineffective responses Learn which tasks are best suited for AI chatbots and how to validate AI output Get ideas for implementing Claude in everyday workflows, at work and at home Understand Claude's privacy and data use policies This book is for anyone interested in how Claude can improve their workflow, as well as businesses using Claude to automate tasks and unlock AI-driven productivity.
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Plants for Pollinators: Create a Pollinator-Friendly Haven with More Than 200 Flowering Plants
by DK
A seasonal plant guide to boost your biodiversity and make your garden a pollinator-friendly haven. Pollinator populations--whether bees, bats, flies, birds, or moths--are declining globally, and there's an urgent need to reverse the decline. And that's where gardens come in. Any outside space can help sustain and increase wildlife, but how can your garden help? Can you choose plants that boost every bit of biodiversity? Which are the very best plants for pollinators? This fully illustrated, curated, seasonal guide tells you which plants to grow to help bring your garden to life. From garden favorites to wildflowers, more than 150 plants will be profiled. Each profile will include the plant's attraction for wildlife, advice on how to care for them, and ways to boost your biodiversity. The RHS's Plants for Pollinators list--developed by wildlife and plant experts--will be the source material, but the book will explain in much more detail how individual plants can attract certain types of wildlife. Data sets, pollinator listings, and cross-referencing will make this an essential tool in any gardener's understanding of how to grow plants that attract pollinators. With a bit of consideration, gardeners can be the guardians of the future, establishing their outside space as a haven for any type of pollinator at any time of year.
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The Shadow Friends: A Thriller
by Tess Gerritsen
From New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen comes a harrowing and emotional thriller where ghosts of the Cold War return with a vengeance--and cannot be outrun.When a renowned disease expert and Russian defector dies mysteriously during a global affairs conference in Purity, Maine, the tight-knit band of former spies in the Martini Club once again sees their quiet coastal retirement interrupted by international intrigue. And when a waitress at the conference hotel is found murdered, Ingrid Slocum sees chilling links to a disastrous mission that nearly killed her three decades ago.Desperate to uncover the truth, Ingrid's drawn back into the game by a magnetic ex-CIA colleague--and former lover--who was with her on the long-ago doomed mission. He convinces her to join him, and together they head to Amsterdam to track down her would-be killer.Ingrid's frantic husband Lloyd and Maggie Bird are close behind, but a clandestine network of assassins is intent on stopping them. Forced to question every allegiance, the Martini Club must rely on the skills they tried to leave behind. Because in this game of revenge and deception, the past never dies--it just hides in the shadows.(c) 2026 by Tess Gerritsen, Inc., all rights reserved.
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These Ancient Bones
by Heather Graham
The X-Files meets Dan Brown in this suspenseful tale of dark magic, ancient curses, and modern murder, as two agents with unusual talents investigate a series of sensational crimes in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida. The case is sensational. Whistle-blower investigative journalist George Maynard has been killed in his St. Augustine home, his body so badly burned the morgue is needed to verify his identity. Paranormal investigator Shelly Mahoney has been transferred to a special unit to help law enforcement. Off the books, the unit is called the Krewe of Hunters and deals with strange cases. At the murder scene with federal agent Grant Markham, Shelly makes an odd discovery: a stone etched with what appears to be a curse that invokes flames. If Shelly can use her ability to summon the dead--providing they have remained behind--she may unearth what happened. Grant, too, has an unique ability. By holding the hand of the recently deceased, he can see what has happened to them. Yet in this case, neither of their gifts is of any help. As they set out to question those who might have had a motive, they also study ancient curse tablets--often used in the Greco-Roman world to cause death or warfare. What ensues is a shocking discovery by the medical examiner and a search that takes the team to Italy where a similar murder may reveal the creators of the mystical tablets--made deadly with a little human assistance. But soon, the danger is closer than ever--because the target is Shelly . . .
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Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival
by Traci Hall
For lovers of everything cozy and fall time, USA Today bestselling author Traci Hall brings all the autumn vibes to a brand new series featuring a family of Washington State apple orchard owners who become entangled in a murder investigation... In the foothills of Washington's Cascade mountains, the Smith family's Cider Falls Orchard is at its busiest amid the bustling autumn season--but when murder enters the mix, one bad apple may have spoiled the whole barrel . . . If you care for the land, the land will care for you. For generations, that's been the Smith family's motto. Between hayrides, apple picking, bonfires, and tasty apple treats, their Cider Falls Orchard provides an autumn bounty that draws locals and tourists alike. And now, Mcintosh Macki Smith--named after an apple variety, just like her siblings--is home too, after a bad breakup. Macki is glad to be on hand when her parents are sidelined by an accident, and she's even been persuaded to enter the Cider Falls Festival's prestigious baking competition with her famous double crust apple pie. But someone has taken the contest to deadly serious levels . . . It seems there are plenty of surprising motives for murder, especially after Macki learns that a crooked developer wants to buy and demolish the orchard--which makes her parents' accident increasingly suspicious. But serving up the real killer will put her in unexpected danger, because someone in this picture-perfect town finds murder as easy as pie . . .
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The Opposite of Murder
by Sophie Hannah
The perfect alibi. The perfect motive. The perfect lie?Jemma Stelling walks into a police station and confesses--not to a murder she's committed, but to the one she's terrified she might. Jemma can't stop herself from thinking about murdering her stepmother, Marianne Upton. The only way to stop herself might be to confess before she snaps and does the unthinkable.But while Jemma is still giving her statement, a call comes in: Marianne has just been found stabbed to death, killed in exactly the way Jemma described. Suddenly, the woman desperate to prevent a murder has an unshakeable alibi... and a disturbingly accurate description of the crime she couldn't have committed. Is Jemma an innocent bystander? Or a brilliant, cold-blooded killer who planned everything down to the minute?In The Opposite of Murder, New York Times bestselling author Sophie Hannah unveils another mind-bending mystery--an impossible puzzle guaranteed to hold readers spellbound to the very end.
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Heart of Glass
by Jennifer Hillier
One of the most anticipated books of 2026 --New York TimesOne of the finest suspense writers of her generation. Amazing dialogue, complex characters and a dazzling plot. Never has betrayal seemed so fascinating. --S.A Cosby Twenty-five years ago in Seaside, Washington, a charming drifter named Sam met three inseparable teenage girls at the local amusement park. Days later, one of them was found dead, her body surfacing in a flooded cranberry bog not far from where she was murdered. Barb and Nicolette were shocked to learn that the man they all met at Wonderland was the Carnival Killer. After he's arrested for the murders of five young women - one of whom was their best friend, Lorelei - Nicolette moved to the city to pursue her dreams of being famous. Barb stayed behind in Seaside, eventually becoming a reporter for the local paper. Their past safely behind them, they've both moved on with their lives. But when the Carnival Killer recants his confession and a new body washes ashore on the eve of Wonderland's grand reopening, the secrets that Barb and Nicolette have worked so hard to bury begin to resurface, threatening to destroy everything in their carefully constructed lives.
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Whiskey Woods
by William W. Johnstone
In a thrilling new series set during the explosive Texas Whiskey Wars, a proud family of distillers faces off with a ruthless rival who's trading shots of liquor with hot lead. . . . The small but lively town of Glen Rose, Texas, is famous for its home-brewed whiskey--thanks to the Stark family's secret recipe. Over the years, Civil War veteran Jed Stark and his tough-as-nails mom Minnie have managed to turn their small family distillery into a highly successful business. But whiskey's not the only thing that's brewing in Glen Rose. There's plenty of trouble, too--namely Merlin Sheldrake, a rival distiller who's got the money, power, and connections to swallow the Starks' operation in a single gulp. Sure, his rancid brand of rotgut whiskey is no match for their smooth Texas blend. But this is more than friendly competition. This is nasty, all-out war. . . . First, Sheldrake sends a couple of goons to the Stark ranch to steal their family recipe--but they get a faceful of buckshot from Minnie instead. Then, he sets fire to the Stark distillery, burning everything to the ground. Thankfully, Jed has a stash of stills hidden in a cave and no intention of backing down. But then the whiskey wars take an even darker turn--when Minnie is kidnapped by Sheldrake's hired guns. Now Jed has no choice but to fight this fight to the bitter end. Even if the blood flows faster than whiskey, Jed is prepared to teach these lowlifes a lesson: Don't mess with Texas. Especially when there's family, honor, and whiskey involved. . . . JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE TEXANS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, HONOR--AND WHISKEY.
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The Neurodivergent Learner: A New Approach to Your Child's Success in the Classroom and Beyond
by PhD King, Emily W.
An indispensable, first-of-its-kind roadmap for parents and educators of neurodivergent children, packed with science-backed strategies and real-life stories to help every child thrive in--and beyond--the classroom Your neurodivergent child is growing up in a world that wasn't built for them. A world that asks them to sit still, learn in the same way as everyone else, and thrive in a system that too often ignores their unique strengths. Because of the way their brain is wired, school can feel overwhelming--for them and for you. But your child is not broken. They are amazing. Child psychologist and mom of two neurodivergent sons, Emily W. King, PhD, has spent twenty years listening to kids, parents, and teachers, and building bridges between them. In The Neurodivergent Learner, she combines cutting-edge neuroscience with real-life stories to show parents how to stop pushing their children into a mold--and instead help them flourish on their own path. With warmth, expertise, and a deep understanding of how kids actually learn, Dr. King gives families the confidence and tools to partner with educators, reduce stress at home, and nurture the whole child. Inside, you'll discover: What's really happening in your child's brain when school feels too much.Why homework, testing, and traditional classrooms often miss the mark--and what to do instead.Practical strategies for working with teachers (not against them) to create learning environments where your child thrives.How to manage energy, anxiety, and overwhelm without sacrificing joy, curiosity, or confidence.Stories from kids themselves that reveal how empowering it feels to be understood.Tools to help your child embrace their uniqueness, find their allies, and redefine what success looks like--inside and outside the classroom.As Dr. King writes, our children don't need fixing--they need understanding, creativity, and collaboration. Whether your child is autistic, gifted, has ADHD, or simply learns differently, The Neurodivergent Learner is the essential guide to helping them find success in school and beyond.
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Daggerbound
by T. Kingfisher
DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover featuring bright pink sprayed edges, a foil case stamp and endpapers.New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher returns to the charming fantasy world of Swordheart in this delightful and unexpected new romantic adventure. Learned Edmund, a disillusioned scholar, is transporting yet another precious relic from one stuffy temple to a different stuffy temple. Another great adventure for the ages... But when Edmund is set upon by bandits, in desperation, he breaks the cardinal rule and grabs for the relic, an ancient sword. To his surprise, instead of unsheathing a rusty, ancient weapon, an alarmingly handsome man appears, wielding daggers of blue steel and cutting the thieves down. This man is the Dervish, an immortal warrior who's been trapped for centuries in a sword of enchanted steel, and is angry as hell about it. He hates the curse that put him there, and he wants to hate Edmund, just as he has hated every wielder before him. But the damned scholar is just so sweet and clever and kind. And while the Dervish may be able to protect Edmund from bandits, cultists, dragons, and strange inhuman diplomats, he may find it much harder to protect his own heart.
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Post Mortem: A Mystery
by David Lagercrantz
From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Spider's Web comes another mystery led by detective duo Rekke and Vargas: this time, their hunt for a killer has a literary twist. Professor Hans Rekke and police officer Micaela Vargas have earned a reputation for solving the unsolvable. But they've never been confronted by a serial killer. Until now. Rekke receives a visit from Spanish chief inspector Rafael Corales, who is unable to forget the brutal, unsolved murder of a young woman in Santander in 1988. Now other bodies have come to light, marked with signs that seem to be some kind of numerical order. Still recovering from his latest manic episode, his relationship with Vargas strained by a secret she's keeping, Rekke agrees to help decipher these signs before the killer strikes again. The victim was an aspiring writer, and clues from her posthumously published short story about a stray dog draw Rekke and Vargas deep into the murk of Sweden's literary scene. To unmask the killer, Rekke must relearn the difference between fact and fiction, and discover what really happened that night back in the 1980s. In yet another intricate and exciting puzzle mystery, David Lagercrantz draws on the literary world that he--and we--know all too well to tell a story about guilt, shame, repressed memories, human depravity, and publishing.
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Fallen for France
by Elizabeth Letts
An exquisite Arabian mare. A small boy leaving home. A young woman in France fighting to survive. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ride of Her Life braids a sweeping novel of love, war, empire, and the power of kindness in a world descending into darkness. Beddou is six years old when he is sent off to apprentice far from his High Atlas village in Morocco. His mother gives him six amber beads to help him find his way home. That same month, a magnificent filly is born in Fes, in the splendor of the Sultan's palace. For a brief, golden time, the mare belongs to the boy. But Beddou's heart is broken when a soldier steals his horse and disappears into France just as the Great War roars to a start. Finding her seems impossible, but he vows to try. Estelle, a young woman in France, finds a distressed Arabian mare wandering alone in the meadow behind her house. She is determined to look after this radiant creature just as tenderly as she cares for her vulnerable younger brother. But soon her world is torn apart, and she loses both the horse and her brother. She will spend the rest of the war searching for both. Thomas is an Englishman hardened by his experience as a wartime veterinarian in France. He finds the mare and promises to protect her--and the woman who once loved her--but he doubts his own ability to keep anyone safe. As the pathways of the unforgettable mare and the boy's desperate search intertwine, the separate strands of these strangers' journeys converge, propelling them to make momentous choices that will change the course of their lives. Spanning Morocco and France in the shadow of World War I, Fallen for France follows unforgettable characters whose lives are bound by a magnificent horse and a string of amber beads.
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The Boat House
by Fern Michaels
Running their inherited marina in a quirky, picturesque New Jersey shore town, siblings Madison and Lincoln Wainright discover what could be a map to Captain Kidd's lost treasure in this fresh, adventure-filled Twin Lights novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels. An unexpected inheritance from their late uncle brought Madison (Taylor) Wainwright and her brother Lincoln to Smuggler's Cove. But it's the quirky, close-knit locals who've convinced them to stay for the summer. The little town may be worlds away from the privileged existence the siblings knew before their father was arrested for fraud, but here, they've found a sense of belonging. After renovating the dilapidated boat house that once served as a local marina for crabbers and clammers, Madison and Lincoln are settling in for a true Jersey Shore summer, complete with the town's famous Seafood Festival. Visitors love learning about the area's history--the tales of pirates and privateers, cryptic maps and buried treasure. Those stories seem like harmless fantasy until a seemingly worthless map is stolen from their boathouse. Could their uncle's rudimentary map show the true location of Captain Kidd's treasure? Or was there another, more sinister motive behind the theft? As Madison and Lincoln dig deeper, they learn that the legends underpinning Smuggler's Cove's history may also have the power to tear it apart, unless they can quickly separate fiction from fact, and guilty from innocent...
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Dreamers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop
by Mai Mochizuki
From the bestselling author of the Japanese sensation The Full Moon Coffee Shop, this charming and heartfelt standalone novel brings more lost souls to the enchanted caf --where they might find some help from the cats who run it.Under the energetic star of Neptune the doors to people's hearts are opening... In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they'll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a bright moon. Under one such moon in August, Neptune pays the Full Moon Coffee Shop a visit, taking the form of a beautiful human called Sala. Sala's special talent is giving people dreams and helping them to open their hearts. As the cats work with Sala, they find new ways to guide people as their customers face personal conflict. When Satsuki, returning home after she spent three years away with minimal contact, decides to introduce her new boyfriend to her mother Fujiko, she learns an unexpected truth about her family's past. Meanwhile, Fujiko is struggling to come to terms with her true feelings about her place in life and author Wataru is facing writer's block after years of success. Can Sala and the cats help Fujiko and Wataru open their hearts? Beautifully weaving together three people in a story about love in all forms, this heartwarming novel in the USA Today bestselling series highlights the importance of being true to oneself and recognizing one's innermost feelings.
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Big Little Truths
by Liane Moriarty
FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES, THE RUNAWAY PHENOMENON THAT INSPIRED THE MEGAHIT HBO SERIES In this highly anticipated sequel, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women's lives, shining light on family dynamics and long-hidden truths with wit and compassion. Whether you've read Big Little Lies or not, this is the perfect novel for longtime fans and new readers alike. Equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down . . . I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters.--Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid The last time we saw the women of Big Little Lies--Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie--their children were five years old. If someone wasn't invited to a birthday party, feelings were hurt. But ten years have passed and the kids are in high school, navigating all of the drama that accompanies teendom (goodbye playdates, hello drugs, sex, and alcohol). When the high school principal receives a threatening package in the mail, word quickly spreads throughout the community and parents are in an uproar. But Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie have other things to worry about. Celeste's mother-in-law, Mary Louise, is behaving oddly--is it old-age forgetfulness and bluntness or something more sinister? Madeline is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of her life, Jane is at a dangerous fork in her marriage, Bonnie has realized there's only so much solace in yoga. And Renata? Renata is living her best life--revenge is sweet. When a stranger begins lurking around the school asking supposedly innocent questions, this tightly connected group of women must finally face the full repercussions of the big little truths they have and haven't shared with their kids. Because the stakes are now much higher than not being invited to an ice-skating party--and the ice has never been thinner for any of them.
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The 2027 Old Farmer's Almanac
by Old Farmer's Almanac
The Old Farmer's Almanac makes every day useful, with a pleasant degree of humor as it has since 1792, and, with the 2027 edition, it continues this tradition. Trusted by generations from all walks of life for its accuracy and honesty, the Almanac delivers fun facts, predictions, illustrated articles, and advice across many interest areas to readers who live--and aspire to live--close to the earth, with the intent of helping them to make informed decisions based on time-honored wisdom. As a calendar of the heavens, it provides detailed daily astronomical data (Sun/Moon rise/set times, length of day), tide times, and planet/star sightings for every sky watcher across North America, from novice to expert. As a calendar of the year, it presents annual and seasonal events, holidays, anniversaries, and timely trivia, as well as astrological Best Days and cycles. As a time capsule of the year, it contains cultural trends; weather forecasts and seasonal trends; useful articles on topics such as gardening, home arts and remedies, amusements and contests, history, husbandry, nature, cooking and recipes, folklore, pets, and sports; and much more for the curious and the clever.Long recognized as North America's most beloved and best-selling annual, this versatile little yellow book is often imitated yet never equaled. It's an icon that instills in readers a feeling of connection to the history and landscape of North America and its people.This hardcover Collector's Edition of the 2027 Almanac features a rigid cover (no hole) with dust jacket, which both help to protect the book and its pages--a plus for those who collect the Almanac each year It also features whiter paper and larger type than what is found in the paperback classic edition, making it even easier to read.
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The Ghost of the Mountains: Unraveling the Secrets of the Snow Leopard
by Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi
Thrilling and intrepid. A beautiful tale of dramatic, wild landscapes and the entangled lives of snow leopards, their prey, and the humans who share their terrain. --Andrea Wulf, bestselling author of The Invention of Nature By turns beautiful, terrible, and encouraging. --Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction The vivid account of a world-leading conservationist's efforts to find, study, and protect snow leopards, revealing the challenges facing a beautiful, fragile world in the midst of a major transition Snow leopards have a special grip on the human imagination, a symbol of the mysteries that still exist on our planet. These elusive predators live solitary lives in the highest reaches of the Himalaya, moving along rock faces like smoke. They are also the flagship species of Himalayan conservation, key to the efforts to preserve this austere, delicate ecosystem. Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi (or Kullu, as he is widely known) is one of the world's leading snow leopard scientists. In The Ghost of the Mountains he offers an evocative and personal account of his decades of work in this field, from his exhilarating adventures on the high peaks to his efforts to build a community-based, collaborative model for protecting the snow leopards and their remaining habitat. That habitat is increasingly under threat as encroaching development, ongoing armed conflict, and rapidly intensifying climate change transform this region. Thrilling, illuminating, and filled with transporting storytelling, this is an important work from a gifted new voice. Kullu brings deep scientific and cultural knowledge to his depiction of this idyllic, remote region. As he describes his work as a conservationist in a rapidly changing world, he conveys an infectious sense of wonder. For Kullu, every snow leopard encounter is still a transcendent experience, offering a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.
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