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October 2026 LIBRARY NEWSLETTER |
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Pregnancy Wellness w/ Mitchell Physical Therapy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 5:45 PM
Tara Mitchell from Mitchell Physical Therapy is offering a very special movement and wellness program for pregnant and postpartum women. This informal presentation and Q&A session will include information on:
• Safe exercise during pregnancy by trimester
• Returning to activity after delivery
• Pelvic floor health basics
• Basic breathwork and exercises with handout
We hope you'll join us! This is an adult-only program.
Register online between 9/1/2026 9:00 AM and 10/1/2026 6:00 PM.
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Want to understand more about your health insurance? Intro to the basics
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Marcia has worked for some of the big health care providers and she is here with tips on how to get the most from your commercial heath care plan (not including Medicare).
Find out types of plans and how they work. What is a diagnosis or CPT code and why does that matter? Can you appeal their decisions on coverage? Figure out what you owe by learning about deductibles, copays, max-out-of pocket, self pay and coinsurance. Is a referral needed for your type of plan?
This program is for informational purposes only and the presenter cannot provide individualized advice.
Register online between 8/1/2026 12:00 AM and 10/7/2026 8:00 PM.
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Move, Breathe & Thrive: Family & Community Yoga
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Town Hall Community Room
Bring the whole family—or come on your own—for simultaneous, age-appropriate yoga sessions designed for children, teens, and adults.
Children (ages 5–12) will enjoy playful movement, breathing, and mindfulness activities that build focus, confidence, and coordination. Adults will experience gentle yoga, stretching, guided breathing, relaxation, and meditation to improve flexibility, energy, and overall well-being.
Families, caregivers, friends, and individual participants are all welcome. No prior yoga experience is necessary. This event is provided by the Art of Living. The Art of Living is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Register online between 9/9/2026 9:00 AM and 10/9/2026 1:00 PM.
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Calm, Click & Connect: Computer Confidence for Seniors
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Seniors, Join us for a welcoming computer-learning session that begins with a brief guided breathing and mindfulness practice to help everyone feel relaxed, comfortable, and ready to learn.
Participants will build practical skills such as using a mouse and keyboard, navigating the internet, creating and managing email, sending and opening attachments, downloading and saving files, organizing documents into folders, joining video calls, and creating stronger passwords. This class is intended for beginning computer users.
Learn at your own pace, ask questions freely, and gain greater confidence using technology in everyday life. No previous computer experience is necessary. This event is provided by the Art of Living. The Art of Living is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world, founded in 1981 by renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Call the Library to register at 508-695-1784 OR Register online between 9/9/2026 9:00 AM and 10/16/2026 2:00 PM.
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Craft Supply Share
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM—1:00 PM
Conference Room
Swap tickets gain early entry to the swap on Saturday October 3 at 9:00am
Stop by Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 - 1:00pm and help yourself. Donations will be accepted to fund craft programs for adults and children at the Plainville Public Library.
NOTE: We cannot accept open liquids such as paints, chemicals and glues. All supplies not taken by public will be used by the library for programs, donated to charity, or recycled.
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Costume Giveaway
ALL OCTOBER LONG, while they last
Costumes for baby through teen will be available at the Library during regular hours. These new-to-you costumes are available free to you. Please take what you need. Costumes will be available while they last or through October 30. Halloween kid's clothes are welcome too. We will still accept donations during the month of October.
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, October 10 thorugh October 16
Children's Room
Drop by the library (if you dare!) for a super spooky scavenger hunt through the Children's Department. All participants can enter to win a raffle prize after completing the Scavenger Hunt; winners will be selected on Friday, October 16th.
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Messy Makers: Halloween Sensory Play
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 11:30 AM
In this fun monthly series for ages 2-5, we're saying YES to MESS! We'll feature a different hands-on craft each month that uses paint, glitter, etc. So wear clothes that can handle a little splatter, and get ready to play!
Slime, eyeballs, spaghetti brains, playdoh pumpkins.... You name it, we'll have it! For October's Messy Makers, we'll enjoy loads of spooky sensory activities.
Registration is required.
Register online between 9/14/2026 9:00 AM and 10/15/2026 11:00 AM.
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Crafternoon: Bubbling Cauldrons
Thursday, October 22, 2026 3:30—5:30 PM
Drop by during this Crafternoon and use our pre-cut cauldrons, paint, cotton balls, and Halloween stickers to make a bewitching cauldron. This program is best for ages 5+
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Storytime (age 2-5) Mondays at 10:00am Rhyme Time (age 0-3) Tuesdays at 10:00am |
Lego Club (ages 5+) Friday 10/9: 3:00 - 4:45pm and Saturday 10/10 9:00am - 12:45pm |
Halloween Magic SHOW Thursday 10/29 5:30pm All ages welcome. No registration required |
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Senior Book Club
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 1:15 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 1:15—2:00 PM Senior Center
9 School St. , Plainville, MA, 02762 Melissa Campbell leads a book discussion at the Plainville Senior Center once a month. All are welcome to attend. Books in large print and regular format are available at the Library to checkout. This month's title: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
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Molly's Book Club
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Molly will be leading a book club for adults on the second Thursday of each month. She has volunteered her time to lead a lively discussion, while you can meet new people who love reading as well. Feel free to bring a beverage and relax in our comfy chairs while you talk about the book. If you would like a reminder about this program, please register below
Discussing - When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén
Register online between 8/14/2026 12:00 AM and 10/10/2026 11:45 PM.
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Banned Book Club
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Are you interested in attending a book club where we read books that have been banned? Molly, our volunteer book club leader, has added this unique book club to our schedule. Are you Interested? Register here to let us know. The Banned Book Club would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Plainville Library.
Discussing: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Register online between 7/16/2026 12:00 AM and 10/14/2026 11:45 PM.
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The Knave and the Moon
by Rachel Gillig
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES Rachel Gillig, the queen of gothic romantasy, returns with higher stakes, darker mysteries, and deeper longings in this gorgeous sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling sensation The Knight and the Moth. Aisling Cathedral is in ruins. Rodrick Myndacious, Bartholomew, and Maude Bauer are rumored to be dead--and the king has taken Sybil Delling as his bride. To show off their union and solidify his power over Traum, Benji proposes a series of tournaments throughout the hamlets. Captive and drugged, Sybil remains determined to vanquish him as she once did the Omens, even if she destroys the kingdom's faith--and herself--in the process. But then a mysterious knave rises to the top of the tournament lists, a man with no name and no memory who may just be Sybil's ticket to undoing Benji's power. For in a land where stories repeat themselves, where a king can prove as cruel as a god, the only way to truly destroy the Stonewater Kingdom's faith is to save it. The Knight and the Moth delivers pure joy. Simply stunning.Alix E. Harrow, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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Happy Snacking, Don't Die!: Foraging and Vegan Recipes with Black Forager (a Cookbook)
by Alexis Nikole Nelson
Beloved social media sensation Black Forager's long-awaited guide to foraging, sometimes even in your own backyard, and vegan cooking. Your next favorite ingredient might be hiding in plain sight in your own backyard. Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to millions of fans as Black Forager, invites you on an adventure to discover the abundance around you. Alexis captivates people with her joyful enthusiasm and deep knowledge of foraging and inspires them to explore the bounty of their own backyards, parks, and trails, and now she does the same in her eagerly awaited first book. Part foraging guide, part plant-based cookbook, Happy Snacking, Don't Die shows you how to turn common plants, flowers, and fungi into yummy, vegan meals during each season--no wilderness survival skills required. In spring, you'll learn to pickle Magnolia flowers and turn Japanese Knotweed into a refreshing granita. Summer is for frying up Milkweed Buds, making Juneberry Hand Pies, and crafting Rosewater Baklava. When fall arrives, you'll be making savory mushroom dishes (a.k.a. chicken of the woods) like Maitake steak and bacon. And in winter, cozy up with Pine Shortbread Cookies and Oyster Mushroom Chowdah. With helpful plant identification photos throughout, this book is an essential resource packed with practical tips on ethical foraging and crucial safety information (so you don't die) for people across the northern hemisphere. With her signature humor and infectious spirit, Alexis proves that foraging isn't just for survivalists--it's for anyone who wants to connect with nature and add exciting new flavors to their table.
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Heal Empower Restore: A Revolutionary Road Map to Support the Body and Mind Throughout Cancer Care
by Sue Weldon
From Sue Weldon, founder and CEO of Unite for HER and the national nonprofit's team of expert advisors, this is the essential, whole-person care guide for all affected by breast and ovarian cancer, including guidance on integrative therapies, nutritious food recipes, inspiring stories, and much more. Heal Empower Restore brings supportive therapies into focus for cancer patients, giving knowledge and access to ways they can care for themselves and promote healing physically, mentally, and spiritually. It shares the whole-body comprehensive care approach of Unite for HER, the nonprofit that has served tens of thousands of breast and ovarian cancer patients by supporting their ability to adhere to medical treatment plans, boost quality of life, and improve outcomes. With this guide from founder Sue Weldon and Unite for HER's network of doctors and expert practitioners, anyone diagnosed with cancer can begin building their own roadmap to healing during and beyond their cancer treatment. The book serves as a bridge between the medical and wellness communities, highlighting integrative therapies like medical acupuncture, yoga, meditation, fitness, reiki, oncology massage, and mental and sexual health counseling. Each chapter discusses the science behind the therapy, symptom management notes, stories from Sue and reactions from other patients, and recommendations from medical professionals on incorporating the therapy into a cancer treatment regimen. Heal Empower Restore also offers detail on healthy personal care products, and is complete with nutrition guidance and 24 food-and-drink recipes packed with ingredients proven to help minimize deficiencies and offer relief from treatment-related side effects, from fatigue to metallic taste to digestive problems and sleeplessness. Heal Empower Restore returns agency to cancer patients, showing them how they can regain control even with a disease in which they often feel powerless.
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Witch Trial
by Harriet Tyce
Absolutely superb--grips like a vice throughout and has a perfect, bold ending that no one will see coming. An utter masterpiece of the murder mystery and the legal thriller genre.--Sophie Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done and The Monogram MurdersA legal thriller unlike any you've ever read, this mind-melting page-turner is Tyce at her whip-smart best.--Ellery Lloyd, author of The ClubInternationally bestselling author Harriet Tyce returns with a page-turning thriller involving three teenage girls, one murdered classmate, and a chilling modern-day witch trial that will leave readers breathless.Let the Witch Trial begin . . .When eighteen-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in a park, the city of Edinburgh is stunned--and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with the murder. As social media explodes in a tizzy of theories and headlines scream for justice, rumors of bullying are overshadowed by something more wicked and frightening: whispers of dark rituals, feverish obsession, and a teenage pact gone wrong.When the trial begins, everyone in Edinburgh clamors for a front-row ticket to the show: to look upon the murderous Eliza and Isobel with their own eyes. Everyone, that is, but Matthew Phillips, a respected heart surgeon picked for the jury. But, as the trial unfolds--and the girls' lawyers offer a surprising and unsettling defense--the reluctant Matthew finds himself questioning everything: the motives, the evidence, even his own judgement. Then he begins to have strange visions of terrifying things--hallucinations he tells himself. After all, witchcraft isn't real . . . or is it?Who is telling the truth? Who can be trusted?And what really happened to Christian Shaw?
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Bound and Unbound: A Paranormal Novella Duology
by Ali Hazelwood
New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood's intoxicating paranormal romance novella duology--together for the first time in print and ebook Read the captivating dark academia romance in Bound, then flip your book over to unleash the dangers of forbidden love in Unbound. BoundA reluctant con artist and a professor with too many secrets are bound by an arcane text--in more ways than one. Veronica Vero Mercer grew up with grifters for parents, and she knows her way around a con. When grad school bills pile up and her friends are in trouble, she turns her art history skills into a forgery side hustle. It's supposed to be a short term deal, but her work draws the attention of Dr. Viktor Ashworth, a reserved, very British professor. Instead of turning her in, Ashworth kidnaps her--politely--and makes an unusual offer: forge a mysterious ancient manuscript for him. Soon Vero finds herself spending long nights with Viktor, bent over rare vellum samples and obscure inks. But as the con grows riskier, Vero has to wonder: what does Viktor really want, and why can't she stay away? UnboundA five-thousand-year-old woman who has outlived empires. A doctor who has spent his life fighting death. Their fates collide in a blood game of vengeance. Lilit of Nineveh has spent millennia in control. As a powerful revenant, she enforces one rule above all: protect mortals. Disciplined and focused, she has never made the same mistake twice, and she has learned that attachments can only lead to ruin. Enter Roman Martin. An overworked and relentlessly kind ER physician, he is the one mortal Lilit cannot quit. Any relationship between them is against everything Lilit has fought for. Still, she keeps coming back to him. Until someone starts hunting Lilit, and Roman is caught in the crossfire. When everything comes crashing down, Lilit must choose between the world she has sworn to protect and the man she was never meant to love.
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Ending Chronic Illness: A Revolutionary New Program to Reverse Inflammation and Heal Persistent Disease
by Richard I. Horowitz
For readers of David Perlmutter and Susan Blum, a groundbreaking guide from New York Times bestselling author of Why Can't I Get Better? Dr. Richard Horowitz detailing his revolutionary approach to solving the problem of chronic illness by finding what triggers the root cause: multiple sources of inflammation. Anyone with a chronic illness knows it can destroy your life. Symptoms for which no doctor can find a cause, or the treatment is worse than the disease itself. Days you are exhausted, wracked with pain, depressed, and so foggy you can't function punctuated by days you seem fine. The alarming truth is that while traditional medicine is good at treating most acute illnesses, it has no effective model to address chronic conditions. Richard Horowitz has made it his mission to change that. For decades, he has been helping to heal thousands of chronically ill patients. Now he brings us his proprietary program based on the Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome (MSIDS) map to identify and treat a wide array of chronic conditions informed by new, cutting-edge scientific research. This revolutionary integrative approach provides novel answers for many autoimmune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis); allergies; asthma; autism spectrum disorder; Alzheimer's disease; ADD/ADHD; chronic pain syndromes; Long Covid; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; chronic Lyme disease; cancer; cardiovascular disease; GI, hormonal, immune system and mood disorders; and more. At the heart of every chronic condition lies inflammation, but where is it coming from? The sixteen-point diagnostic map provides clear answers and a treatment program tailored to your specific condition. You'll find out what tests you might need, with a comprehensive list of lifestyle strategies like how to beat insomnia and reduce stress in as little as five minutes. Dr. Horowitz also takes a deep dive into scientifically proven natural solutions available over the counter, like nutritional supplements, as well as examines the pros and cons of prescription medication, both for short- and long-term use. Half of all Americans suffer from chronic illness. Here at last is an evidenced-based plan that works not just to restore your health and vitality but to give you hope for a brighter future.
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Food Sense: What to Eat and Why
by Christopher Gardner
In a world flooded with conflicting diet advice, how do we choose what to eat? Renowned Stanford nutrition scientist discusses the findings of his over two dozen studies to end the diet wars, debunk myths, and provide health insights to inform our everyday food choices. Diet is the most under-appreciated, underutilized factor in preventing disease. The food you consume each day has a direct impact on how you feel in the short-term and on your long-term health, but so many of the health claims for food and nutrition can be confusing and contradictory. At the same time, food also means a lot more than sustenance to people. We need to enjoy it, and it needs to align with our sense of who we are; otherwise, the dietary choices we make are not going to last. This includes health, taste and pleasure, culture, and our values such as climate and environment, animal welfare, and the conditions of workers. For decades, Stanford nutrition scientist Dr. Christopher Gardner has been on the front lines of nutrition research, leading groundbreaking clinical trials that cut through the noise and uncover what truly supports long-term health. Now, in this accessible and myth-busting guide, he addresses your nutrition questions on everything from weight loss to cholesterol, seed oils, plant-based meats, ultra processed foods, protein, GMOS, fads, fibers, fermented foods, and much more. Plus, he shows you how to put all this knowledge together in the kitchen by providing some of his favorite recipes. Food Sense will inspire you to change your diet to include more plants and less processed food and sugar and, most importantly--to enjoy your food.
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Solace House
by Will MacLean
You are about to enter a place of strange genius, possible madness, and timeless love . . .The Secret History meets The Haunting of Hill House . . . rich, thoughtful, terrifying.--Nicholas Binge, author of DissolutionAn addictive and brilliant puzzle box of a novel following a group of university students who discover an astonishing secret while clearing out a neglected Victorian mansionFor Alex Lane's wealthy university friends, the summer break stretches out before them, full of promise and fabulous plans. But for Alex, broke as usual, going home is not an option. So when the university offers him an unusual summer job clearing out a dilapidated Victorian mansion, Solace House, he jumps at the chance.Alex joins an unlikely crew of students, from stoner Clive to uptight, short-tempered Helen, and the extremely peculiar Adam. Alex is particularly drawn to mercurial, red-headed Ella, and as the students begin sorting through piles of old newspapers and magazines, dusty antiques, and esoteric junk, Alex and Ella become enthralled by the elaborate and eerie journals of the house's former owner, Edwin Flayne. In these diaries, Flayne details his obsession with his missing mother and his belief in a mysterious realm lying parallel to ours, along with coded instructions on how it might be reached.As the students gradually uncover the house's secrets, the rift between those who want to delve further and those who believe they've already gone too far grows ever wider.
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Untouchable (Standard Edition)
by Talia Hibbert
Sleeping with the staff wasn't part of the plan.Sensible, capable, and ruthlessly efficient, Hannah Kabbah is the perfect nanny... until a colossal mistake destroys her career and shatters her reputation. These days, no-one in town will hire her--except Nathaniel Davis, a brooding widower with a smile like sin and two kids he can't handle. Prim and proper Hannah is supposed to make Nate's life easier, but the more time he spends around his live-in nanny, the more she makes things... hard. He can't take advantage of her vulnerable position, but he can't deny the truth, either: with every look, every smile, every midnight meeting, Nate's untouchable employee is stealing his heart. The trouble is, she doesn't want to keep it. Forbidden love isn't high on Hannah's to-do list, and trust isn't one of her strengths. When dark secrets threaten to destroy their bond, Nate's forced to start playing dirty. Because this reformed bad boy will break every rule to finally claim his woman. Please be aware: this book contains depictions of depression and anxiety that could trigger certain audiences.
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Not My Circus: Living with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion in a World of Chaos
by Mark Batterson
The pressure is unmistakable--conform or get cancelled. New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson invites you into a different way of living in the digital age with a call to Christlike nonconformity that doesn't withdraw from the world but transforms it.In Not My Circus, Mark Batterson pastors us through a cultural moment and relational challenges with wisdom, kindness, and conviction.--Annie F. Downs, author of That Sounds Fun Social media rewards outrage and punishes nuance. Algorithms decide what you see and who you hear. Mob culture stands ready to silence anyone who steps out of line. And the pressure to pick a side--and stay there--has never been greater. No one is immune from conformity bias, including those who follow Jesus. Somewhere along the way, many have traded holy courage for social comfort, spiritual discernment for tribal loyalty, and amazing grace for the same culture of cancellation they claimed to oppose. The result is a faith that looks less like Jesus and more like whatever side of the aisle we happen to sit on. Mark Batterson issues a rallying cry for a different kind of nonconformity--not withdrawal from culture but engagement with it on entirely different terms. In Not My Circus, he draws on Romans 12:2--Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed--to show how to resist cultural pressure without retreating from cultural engagement. After nearly thirty years pastoring just steps away from the halls of power in Washington, DC, Batterson brings hard-won wisdom to the defining challenge of our moment. You'll learn how to cultivate a non-anxious presence by developing - holy courage--the boldness to stand firm in your convictions without being controlled by others' opinions- spiritual discernment--the sense to know which battles are yours to fight and which ones aren't- amazing grace--the ability to engage those you disagree with, maintaining your witness without taking on their anxiety For anyone ready to stop reflecting culture and start transforming it, Not My Circus offers a road map to escape the cult of conformity--and live for the applause of nail-scarred hands.
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Whale Harbor
by Mary Beth Keane
From New York Times bestselling author of the magnificent (Fresh Air), propulsive (People), and profound (Vogue) Ask Again, Yes, a sweeping multigenerational saga inspired by the author's own family history, following eleven brothers as they are set on different paths between Ireland, England, Montana, and New York. 1960s, Ireland. In the wake of tragedy, a father makes choices for his eleven grieving sons. The older brothers will emigrate to England for work, while the younger ones will stay behind. The second eldest, Macdara, is offered a job on a Montana cattle ranch and sets off. His spirited younger brother Rian begs to come along and Mac promises to bring Rian to America as soon as he's old enough. But then one day Mac gets a call that Rian has gone missing. His disappearance will haunt Mac and his family across decades. Spanning lifetimes and continents, Whale Harbor is tender, immersive, and exquisitely written (Florence Knapp, author of The Names) with award-winning author Mary Beth Keane's signature wit, eloquence, and attention to the emotional resonance of family, brotherhood, and the choices that echo across generations.
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Fodor's Walt Disney World: With Universal and the Best of Orlando
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to see everything that's new at Walt Disney World, experience Universal Orland's new Epic Universe theme park, or get out and about in Central Florida, the local Fodor's travel experts in Walt Disney World are here to help Fodor's Walt Disney World: with Universal and the Best of Orlando guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Walt Disney World travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Best Hotels in Orlando, Best Non Theme Park Restaurants, Best Theme Park Souvenirs, Best Theme Park Foods, and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on A Man, a Mouse, a Legacy and On the Calendar LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Epic Universe, Volcano Bay, Winter Park, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and more.Planning on visiting other places in Florida? Check out Fodor's Florida or Fodor's InFocus Florida Keys.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us
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Mortal Things
by Marie Lu
Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, MORTAL THINGS is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic.
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Midnight Curfew
by Penelope Douglas
Two rivals from opposing families fight their forbidden attraction to each other in the brand new romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Summertime is off-season in southern Florida. Families leave their homes to escape the heat, the streets are empty, and the nights are quiet. Perfect time for a little mischief while the police aren't looking. As the middle Jaeger brother, Dallas was often lost in the shuffle growing up. Now a man, he's prideful of his community on the wrong side of the tracks--Sanoa Bay--and aggressively protective of his land and his inner circle. He's hungry and ready for a fight. Callum Ames has a reputation in St. Carmen, the affluent neighborhood abutting Sanoa Bay. The hottest. The most popular. Rich. Powerful. Strong. The one all the women want. After four years away, he's back, but for all his bravado, he's got one major secret: he doesn't want a woman. Summer is also storm season. Heat, wind, rain... And a lockdown. In a desperate bid to impress his influential father, Callum suggests a curfew to hinder their rivals in the Bay. Unfortunately, the Jaegers don't like rules. As Dallas and Callum face off and engage, out for each other's blood, they can't stop the consuming fire between them and the outcome they already see coming... The storm of the century.
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Paper Ghosts
by Sarah Addison Allen
Part ghost story, part love story and steeped in magical realism, Paper Ghosts will transport you to a place where old secrets echo through the years and love finds a way of bringing us home. Every family has its secrets . . .The Wester women live inside theirs. For decades, the women of Wester House have unsettled and fascinated their small, timeless North Carolina town. Their home is full of whispers, old griefs, and uncanny knowing. But when Willamena Wester reaches out to the granddaughter she once pushed away, long-buried truths begin to stir. 1976: Restless young Willamena falls for a stranded musician who brings freedom and the promise of another life to her carefully controlled world. Their brief, incandescent love story promises to escape the pull of the Wester legacy until Willamena makes a fateful choice that changes her life forever. Present day: Returning home is the last thing Bailey Wester wants. Yet as she reconnects with Willamena, the grandmother she feared, Bailey begins to understand the love, heartbreak, and impossible choices that shaped the women in her family and realizes the past may not have been trying to haunt them after all. A luminous novel filled with Sarah Addison Allen's stunning prose and signature blend of romance, Southern charm, and wonder, Paper Ghosts reminds us that in order to have the future we really want, sometimes we need to live with the past, and not let go of it.
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Switzy
by Emma Cline
LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE AND NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL BY: The New York Times, Associated Press, Goodreads, NPR, Harper's Bazaar, Los Angeles Times, and more A mesmerizing portrait of an aging man's last pilgrimage, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls and The Guest. Piercing and suspenseful.--The Wall Street JournalBold . . . arresting . . . stylistically adventurous.--The Boston GlobeProfoundly moving.--The Guardian A private plane cuts through the winter night, somewhere over Greenland. David, a retired executive, sits back in his leather seat, playing solitaire on his phone. Click. Click. Drag. Click. The notebook in his jacket pocket is filled with familiar phrases, urgent reminders to himself, but he struggles to recognize his own handwriting. A mystery, among many mysteries. The world, once so knowable, has been rendered inscrutable. This is what David knows: Cody, his assistant, asleep in the seat next to him, will shepherd him along the voyage. A stopover in London. Dinner with his adult daughter. A meeting in France with an old friend, estranged for decades. His final destination is Zurich. David glides through hotel rooms and airports and foreign cities, running out the clock on his mortal life. His grasp on the present slips away, and the past rushes in: the Sunday roasts of childhood. The stiff clothes meant only for church. A summer at a school friend's house. The losses and missteps that punctuate a life. As David's arrival in Zurich looms, an exquisitely rendered portrait of an unraveling mind emerges, both darkly humorous and profoundly moving. Hypnotic and startlingly original, Switzy probes the depths of human consciousness, revealing what a man is left with when the accomplishments and compromises that have defined him, and the illusions he's relied on, vanish.
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Dark Reading Matter: The Last Thursday Next Novel
by Jasper Fforde
Will literary Special Ops agent Thursday Next find her happy ending? The outrageous, heartfelt conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series, which began with The Eyre Affair, will have you, Dear Reader, laughing out loud. Ex-Literary Special Ops agent Thursday Next is embarking on her eighth and final fictional adventure, and she is well aware of the fact. The problem is, others are aware of it, too. Old foes and new are plotting a terrible revenge: to disrupt the narrative and make the last Thursday Next novel, Dark Reading Matter, not just unreadable but unpublishable. Thursday can't let that happen, and needs to use all her guile and narrative trickery to unmask the antagonists. It won't be easy. The Martians have broken out of their H. G. Wells novel and threaten both the real world and the BookWorld. Agents from a higher reality want unfettered access to the Dark Reading Matter, the realm where deleted books and unrealized literary ideas end up. A Gateway to Hell has opened up at Wantage's Shakesmania, the nation's second-worst Shakespeare theme park, and the cozy world of Enid Blyton has been hijacked by ultra-right-wing nationalists. With Reality Field Distortion experiments going haywire, a partially redacted donkey, a BookWorld on the brink of losing its imaginative energy to Big Tech and a murderous stamp collector with philaticide on their mind, Thursday has to navigate a tightrope of borderline unusable narrative devices to bring the series to a satisfying conclusion. It's a tall order, but Thursday has several secret weapons: her own adaptability; her husband, Landen; a host of stalwart friends and ultimately the most loyal compatriots she can call upon--her readers.
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The Thrice-Bound Fool
by Christopher Buehlman
The Thrice-Bound Fool is the epic, rollicking next chapter in the bestselling and awesome as hell (Nicholas Eames) fantasy adventure series that began with The Blacktongue Thief. Professional thief and inveterate trickster Kinch Na Shannack has always enjoyed a good book. But now his life, and the future of all of Manreach, depends on deciphering a very bad book indeed; a stolen, sentient tome that tries to kill him every time he opens it--and often when it's closed. Galva, veteran of the goblin wars and death's sworn handmaiden, has vowed to protect Kinch while he mines the book for its dark magic and even darker secrets. She does so not for Kinch's sake--though the cheeky bastard is growing on her--but because the book is the key to stopping the shadowy tyrants out to kill the queen she serves--and loves. The ruthless, all-seeing Taker's Guild dogs their every step, and thief and knight must flee the known world entirely if they hope to succeed. But trouble finds Kinch wherever he goes, and the pair may have traded the devil they know for horrors far darker and hungrier as they enter lands unknown. Also by Christopher Buehlman: The Blacktongue ThiefThe Daughters' WarBetween Two FiresThe Suicide Motor ClubThe Necromancer's HouseThose Across the RiverThe Lesser Dead
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The Striker (Deluxe Edition)
by Ana Huang
**This stunning DELUXE EDITION is only available while supplies last and features lithofoil and spot gloss on the cover and a full color exclusive tip-in art piece.**The first in a brand new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang.She's the only woman he wants...and the only one he can't have.Asher Donovan is a living legend--the darling of the Premier League, the (arguably) greatest footballer in the world.But his reckless antics and recent team transfer have caused much controversy, and when his feud with his rival-turned-teammate costs them a championship, they're forced to bond during off-season cross-training.Surviving the summer shouldn't be hard...until Asher meets their new trainer. She's beautiful, talented, and no matter how hard he tries, he can't take his mind off her.The only problem? She's his rival's sister--and completely off limits.***Scarlett DuBois is a former prima ballerina whose career was cut short by a tragic accident.Now a teacher at a prestigious dance academy but still haunted by the ghosts of her past, the last thing she wants is to spend the summer cross-training Asher Donovan, of all people.She swore she would never date a footballer, but when her brother leaves town for an emergency, she finds herself thrown into dangerously close proximity with the gorgeous, charming striker.Training, she can deal with. But falling in love? That's out of the question--especially when he's the only person with the power to break her heart.
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The Keeper (Deluxe Edition)
by Ana Huang
The final installment in the Gods of the Game series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ana Huang.He can resist any woman in the world...except for the one he shouldn't want.Famed goalkeeper Noah Wilson doesn't do relationships or complications. The only thing the grumpy single dad wants is to do his job and spend more time with his daughter.Unfortunately, his bachelor status has made it impossible to find the right nanny for her. With the World Cup looming and a string of fired nannies in his wake, he has no choice but to hire the last person he wants close to his orbit.Carina is too stubborn and far too appealing for her own good, but she's also a natural with his daughter.And the way his heart skips a beat whenever she's around? That's nothing more than a coincidence. He's sure of it.***Carina Vu has a problem. She's worked multiple jobs and saved up for years to fulfill her childhood dream of visiting Antarctica, but just when she's close, an unexpected emergency wipes her account clean.Now, she's back to square one. The clock is ticking, and she needs another job ASAP. Her best (and only) option is to nanny for Noah, the brooding athlete whom she's convinced hates her.But the more time she spends with him and his adorable daughter, the more cracks she sees in his gruff exterior. And the man underneath all that grumpiness? He's enough to make her rethink everything--including what (and who) it is that she actually wants.
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The Defender (Deluxe Edition)
by Ana Huang
As the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, Vincent DuBois should be on top of the world. But when his fame brings danger to his doorstep, he finds himself in a nightmare scenario; sharing a flat with his coach's daughter, knowing full well she's far too big a temptation for him to resist. ... As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn Armstrong is used to dealing with hotshot athletes. However, no player gets under her skin like Vincent, her best friend's infuriatingly cocky (and gorgeous) brother. She left California hoping for a fresh start, and he's the kind of distraction she doesn't need--
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At Home in Every Season: Crafts, Activities and Rituals for Families
by Courtney Adamo
In a world that moves rapidly and offers so many distractions, the simple act of slowing down and paying attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Courtney and Michael Adamo are parents of five (and the authors of The Family Home) and in their second book, At Home in Every Season, they're focused on getting back to nature and teaching kids how to connect with the cycles and rhythms of the seasons through play, crafts and activities that can be done as a family. Each season brings its own gifts - spring's budding blossoms and fresh beginnings, summer's warmth and golden light, autumn's crisp air and vibrant colours, and winter's quiet stillness. By celebrating these changes, we teach our children to tune in to the subtleties around them. From going on a nature walk and making flower crowns to creating a seashell mobile and planting seedlings, At Home in Every Season is a beautiful celebration of the seasons and a practical guide for entertaining kids without the need for screens.
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Bad Words
by Rioghnach Robinson
A book that could only ever have been written by R oghnach Robinson, whose clear, clever voice and incisive social commentary elevate the book's irresistible will-they-won't-they romance to a once-in-a-lifetime read about truth, art, vulnerability, and all the sticky places they intersect. BAD WORDS LEFT ME BUZZING. - EMILY HENRY, #1 New York Times bestselling authorA sharp and deeply felt debut about the connections that both inspire and undo us.Parker Navarro's debut novel was meant to define his career - until critic Selina Chan's blistering review made it the flop of the decade. Four years later, his new book is his shot at redemption; for Selina, reviewing him again is a professional risk she can't refuse. When her second takedown ignites a viral feud, both their fortunes shift overnight. But as the literary world feeds on their public sparring, a quieter dialogue begins - one that challenges everything they thought they knew about success, sincerity, and each other. Both incisive and tender, Bad Words lays bare the costs of creation - the pull between ambition and integrity, the vulnerability of being seen, and the unexpected closeness that can grow in the space between critique and care. A genre-redefining romance that sets a thrilling new standard... Easily one of my favourites of the year, if not the decade. - Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFull of blistering barbs, incisive takedowns and searing gazes, Bad Words is smart and propulsive. - Mary H.K. Choi, New York Times bestselling author
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Broken Rival
by Tessa Bailey
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey comes a gripping, heated romance about a girl trapped in a new reality, forced to make a choice between two brothers--one who is the high school golden boy, the other sworn to hunt down her kind--time travelers. This is Tessa Bailey as you've never seen her before.Magnolia Brown loves Friday night football games, volunteering and dominating at high school swim meets. Just your average everyday eighteen-year-old. Except for one thing: She's from fifty years in the future.Magnolia's parents, two brilliant scientists, are the inventors of time travel, but due to widespread destruction and rampant abuse of the technology from a corrupt few, time travel is outlawed and punishable by death. When Magnolia's parents are seized and executed for illegally traveling to the past, they leave Magnolia stranded in 2026 without a way to get home.Now Magnolia has nowhere to turn but a complicated Kansas family with two sons--Fallon, her high school sweetheart with secrets of his own, and Ramsey, the brooding militia commander who hunts and kills criminals like her. Magnolia knows Ramsey resents and hates her, but how can he be her true enemy when he looks at her with such hunger, despite his callousness, and guards her with his very life? Which brother can she trust and is the real danger coming from inside the house?
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Cozy Little Christmas: A Second Chances Holiday Romance Novel
by Raeanne Thayne
Christmas in Shelter Springs is the season of twinkling lights, open hearts and unexpected second chances. And for Hannah Goodwin, it also brings the one person she never wanted to see again...Hannah's built a full life for herself in the warmth of her close-knit town, with her family, her work and her music. And when her dear friend Morgan desperately needs her help, Hannah temporarily steps in to care for Morgan's children. That's what friends do--especially at the holidays. But she never expected to run into Wes Kenner...Moving back home is the last thing K9 law enforcement officer Wes Kenner ever wanted. It's where he fell in love with Hannah--and where an accident changed his mother's life forever. But when his grandfather needs a helping hand, he can't say no. It's the perfect opportunity for him and his beloved K9, Kodiak, to recover. Still, seeing Hannah again fills him with regret--and hope.After all this time, Hannah still represents all of the joy and light Wes pushed out of his life. Everything he's desperate to get back. And as Hannah brings much-needed holiday magic to Morgan--and her kids--he realizes this is his chance. Because this Christmas, all he wants is her.A cozy and uplifting reunion romance about two exes who work together at the holidays to help a family in need--and realize their Christmas wish is for a second chance with their first love.Perfect for readers who love: Holiday feels Reunion romance Second chance Forced proximity Longing Small town setting
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H Mart: The Cookbook: Essential Ingredients, Techniques, and Korean Recipes
by Stacey Kwon
The first cookbook from the cult-status Asian grocery store chain is a visual celebration with Korean recipes, ingredient spotlights, cultural deep dives, how-tos, and more. When the first H Mart opened in 1982, it was just a humble grocery store in Queens, carrying the most basic of Korean ingredients. In the 43 years since then, the tiny shop has grown into America's largest Asian supermarket chain. And for the nearly 20 million Asian Americans living across the country, H Mart has become more than a simple grocery store. It's a place of community, a joyous connection to their culture and heritage. Cooking with H Mart is here to bring that joy home. This gorgeous, oversized cookbook and guidebook contains everything a person could ever want to know about H Mart: From its history and profiles to ingredient spotlights and how-tos. The highlight of the book is the 75 home-cook friendly recipes that make the most of H Mart's ingredients. There are classic Korean dishes, like Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim), Braised Beef Short Ribs (Galbi Jjim), and Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae) as well as unique twists using contemporary flavors. Pizza-Stuffed Fish-Shaped Waffles (Pizza Bunggeobbang) rethinks a popular Korean street food by swapping out the traditional red bean paste with pizza toppings. And Cheesy Kimchi Fried Rice (Cheese Buldak Kimchi Bokkeumbap) combines hot sauce, spicy kimchi, and mozzarella to make a truly addictive comfort meal. Overflowing with brilliantly colored photography and illustrations, charts, and infographics, Cooking with H Mart will help any reader make the most of their next grocery run.
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One Helluva Ride
by Michael Douglas
A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a TV actor. A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me. Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Told he would never be more than a TV actor, he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies, Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The China Syndrome, Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra. These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first mar-riage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you didn't know--until now.
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Partita
by Barbara Kingsolver
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead, a story of a brief, passionate, life-changing love affair, wrapped up in what might be the greatest romance of all: our eternal human longing for art and beauty.Livia Cable has made her peace with her marriage and modest livelihood in the farm country where she grew up, until a shocking phone call from an old lover shakes her to the core. Decades earlier, this man knew her as Livia Bohusz, a music conservatory student estranged from her home and family, uncertain of anything except her passion for music and promise as an extraordinary pianist. His request, now, to see her again stirs up ghosts she's kept at bay for a lifetime.Shifting between past and present, Livia's decision to meet or reject the reunion means confronting step by step, in memories framed as musical dances, the experiences of childhood loss, abandonment, self-immolating passion, and perilous attachment to a man who broke her belief in love and ruptured the course of her life.With razor-sharp acuity and deep affection, Pulitzer Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver's unforgettable new novel reflects on class barriers, the risks of ambition, and the timeless, life-changing power of art.
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A Serving of Hope
by Hisashi Kashiwai
Discover new delicious mysteries in this fourth installment in The Kamogawa Food Detectives series, the beloved Japanese bestseller and celebration of the healing power of food. Off-beat and charming, with] more complexity of flavor than you might expect. - NPR - Fresh Air with Terry Gross Miso soup for the soul. --Kirkus Reviews If I hadn't searched for the 'flavors' of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . . Down a Kyoto alleyway, near Higashi Honganji Temple, the Kamogawa Diner attracts lost souls. The father-daughter food detective duo of Chef Nagare and Detective Koishi help their clientele who seek meaning in their lives by helping them access lost memories through the food of their past. From the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises to the ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandma's house, and the macaroni gratin shared by a father and young son for the last time, there is no dish or memory too complex for father and daughter. Welcome to another delicious mystery. The Kamogawa Diner is a tonic for the soul, and its customers will leave with a warm belly and a full heart.
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Victorious
by V. E. Schwab
The triumphant conclusion to the Villains series from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. Eli Ever. Victor Vale. Two men, first best friends, then mortal enemies, each destined to be the other's shadow. One left standing--but the game isn't over yet Against all the years-and the odds--a group of allies and arch rivals meet on a chess board set by an opponent they couldn't have predicted... to see who will be victorious. The Villains SeriesViciousVengefulVictorious
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As You Wake, Break the Shell
by Becky Chambers
Explore a universe of stubborn survival and found family, of persistent danger and quiet wonder in the first installment of a heartfelt new duology from Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers.Life on the resource-poor planet of Fortune is challenging, but for its inhabitants, it's home. For two of them, Signy and Cora, this home might no longer be enough.Signy is a brilliant but reclusive botanist who bio-prints medicine from her small plant shop, often bending the rules to help those the system leaves behind. Her life is filled with the green of her store, the warmth of her one elderly friend, and the quiet determination to help others without putting herself in danger.Cora is a rorqual pilot, one of the few with the unique ability to navigate the massive, living ships that connect the scattered settlements of their solar system. Her bond with her rorqual, Colibri, is profound--a connection that is both her greatest gift and a threat to her career.It is that threat--the mindbleed, a dangerous side effect of her piloting--that brings her to Signy's shop, and her appearance puts Signy in the danger she so fears. But it's soon apparent it's not just about losing her license--this delicate balance between risk and trust has the potential to change everything for them.Told in an alternating timeline of their initial coming together and a not-so-distant future where they have found domestic bliss, this is a story harrowing and haunting, heartfelt and hopeful. Through a love story centered around survival, we are given a glimpse into the very best of what Becky Chambers does in her writing: explore what it means to be human, and what it means to come together.
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Bird Anatomy: The Curious Lives of the World's Feathered Creatures
by Julia Rothman
With her signature whimsical style, illustrator Julia Rothman delves into the incredible world of birds, exploring everything from feathers to feeding, mating rituals to molting, and introduces readers to birds across the globe. This irresistible illustrated guide takes you around the world to meet the fascinating feathered creatures that populate our planet. From albatrosses that drink sea water and spend months without setting foot on the ground to hummingbirds so small they weigh less than a penny, the bird world is full of astonishing animals. Filled with fascinating information on every aspect of avian life, every page of Bird Anatomy is a delightful glimpse into the wonder of nature. Learn how birds fly, build their nests, forage or hunt, and explore some of their most extraordinary behaviors, such as the stunning architecture of a weaverbird's nest or the Bald Eagles' daring courtship dance. Whether you're a dedicated bird watcher with the high-powered binoculars to prove it or you couldn't tell a flamingo from a flycatcher, Rothman's vivid, whimsical illustrations will inspire, leaving you with a little more wonder and appreciation for the natural world.
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Dead Before Tea Time: An Agatha Raisin Mystery
by M. C. Beaton
Beloved New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton's cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin--the star of her own hit T.V. series--is back on the case again. Agatha Raisin's Cotswolds village is in an uproar when word spreads that their beloved Red Lion pub is set to close. The brewery that owns the building has raised the rent, ousting the pub's owner so they can redevelop the space into apartments. As the villagers scramble to change the brewery's mind, Agatha and her team at Raisin Investigations begin looking into more direct ways to save the pub. Meanwhile, Sir Charles Fraith attempts to wheedle his way back into Agatha's affection, crossing swords with James--Agatha's other paramour--who is determined to thwart his efforts. As the two attempt to woo Agatha at a local reenactment of a 17th-century battle, Agatha has her sights set on something else. Amidst the chaos of the battle, a body is discovered in a copse of trees just off the battleground. While many brush off the death as an accident, Agatha digs deeper after discovering the dead man had connections to the same brewery putting the Red Lion out of business. After an attempt is made on Agatha's life during a visit to the brewery, her investigation becomes all the more urgent. Can she find the murderer before becoming their next victim? And perhaps even more importantly for the village, can she find a way to save the Red Lion at the same time?
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Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking
by PhD McGonigal, Kelly
Bestselling author and renowned psychologist Kelly McGonigal offers a groundbreaking look at joy and how we can embrace it As psychologist Kelly McGonigal reveals in this paradigm-shifting book, joy gives life meaning, sustains hope, and helps us feel close to others. It is the emotion that tells us: life is worth living, good things are possible, and you are not alone. And yet, many people find it difficult to allow themselves to feel, show, or even seek joy. Instead, we worry: Is it selfish to want joy? Is joy even possible when life is hard? Instead of turning to joy as a resource, we try to protect ourselves from the perceived risks of caring too much. What if, instead, you were able to trust the feeling of joy and appreciate the good in your life? And what if you were able to help others experience the benefits that joy provides? Weaving together personal storytelling with insights from psychology, neuroscience, and research conducted around the world, McGonigal offers tangible ways to experience this powerful emotion in everyday life. You'll discover: How joy works in the brain and body to provide reliefHow to create moments of meaning, connection, and celebration, in challenging timesWhy joy is a form of social support, and how to bring joy to othersStrategies to counteract joy dampening that keeps us from enjoying good momentsTools to navigate common obstacles to joy, such as envy, guilt, anxiety, and grief20 joy experiments you can begin implementing todayMotivating and uplifting, Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking shows that seeking and sharing joy is an act of courage and compassion--and one you can take even when life is difficult.
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Love and Lemons Pop of Flavor: 100 Saucy, Spicy, Crunchy, Herby, Tangy Recipes for Craveable Everyday Cooking
by Jeanine Donofrio
The New York Times bestselling author of the Love & Lemons cookbooks is back with simple, ingenious hacks to level up the flavor in your everyday cooking What are you craving? Whether it's something hot and peppery, zingy and light, or crispy and crunchy, Jeanine Donofrio, creator of the wildly successful Love & Lemons blog, has developed the perfect formula to deliver maximum flavor. In Love & Lemons Pop of Flavor, Jeanine encourages you to let your cravings be your guide when cooking. This is Love & Lemons at its most imaginative, flexible, and flavor packed. For Jeanine, the secret to making exciting meals with a fresh spin is relying on flavor-boosting components. Each chapter focuses on a different category--Saucy, Spicy, Crunchy, Herby, Tangy, or Sweet--and highlights a handful of Jeanine's go-to components along with simple meals. Try her Eggplant Yogurt Sauce drizzled on Zucchini Gyros and Falafel Spiced Sheet Pan Fries. Or use Jalape o Radish Pickles to spice up Smoky Potato Tacos and Cold Ginger Sesame Udon noodles. Lemon Za'atar Bread Crumbs add a satisfying crunch to Fennel Parmesan and Crispy Chickpea Fritters. Always easy to prep ahead and repurpose, these sauces, sprinkles, and more will become your secret weapons to banish any cooking rut for good. They'll make any meal irresistible.
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Mastering American Mahjong: A Complete Guide to Rules and Strategy
by Megan Trottier
Step into the world of American mahjong with this approachable and beautiful guidebook by the founder of Oh My Mahjong, perfect for beginners and players ready to level up their game. Whether you're learning the tiles for the very first time or looking to sharpen your strategy, Mastering American Mahjong offers a fun, accessible path to playing with confidence and style. This comprehensive handbookprovides you with a step-by-step overview of the rules and basic elements of mahjong, encouraging you to elevate your knowledge of the game and incorporate strategy that will set you apart at the mahjong table. With the help of engaging gameplay illustrations, you'll understand the significance of each type of tile, learn how to recognize patterns, and develop a keen eye for winning plays. Get ready to throw memorable game nights and create meaningful moments around the table. Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, Mastering American Mahjong will have you playing boldly, hosting confidently, and sharing the joy of mahjong in no time.
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Death on the Royal Yacht
by S. J. Bennett
Amateur sleuth Queen Elizabeth II investigates on the high seas in the sixth installment of this historical mystery series the New York Times Book Review calls sheer entertainment, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Richard Osman. 1966, Caribbean Sea. The Queen is touring the islands of the West Indies aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Her schedule is packed with official visits, but when her new diary secretary, young Pamela Sinclair, is found dead in her cabin, the whole trip threatens to be thrown off course. Pamela's death from an overdose of prescription pills is surrounded by details that don't add up. It looks as though she was afraid of someone on board, and Joan McGraw--the Queen's loyal sidekick and assistant private secretary--is the leading suspect. With the whole world watching, the real circumstances surrounding her death must be uncovered, and quickly. Luckily for the Queen, she and Joan are experts at floating from one engagement to the next as the tour continues and the killer roams free--for now.
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The Tarot Trials
by Katee Robert
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series, this high-octane, fast-paced epic fantasy of tarot magic and deadly competition launches an explosive new series perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab and Carissa Broadbent. DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous stenciled edges, designed endpapers, a foil case stamp, and a detailed map The deck has always been stacked against her. Kestrel has trained her whole life to compete in the Tarot Trials. Her mother won once, earning a place among the five ruling Cinque--then paid for it with her life, executed for alleged treason against the Minor Court. But fortune favors the bold. Now it falls to Kestrel to take up her mother's mantle as Champion of the Moon, enter the Trials, and face her fate. If she can master her new powers of shadow and illusion, navigate the poisonous game of alliances and lies, and corner the fellow Champion who dealt the killing blow to her mother years ago, she may uncover the truth she's seeking without losing her head... or her heart. But in the Trials, betrayal is a question of when, not if. And winning the game isn't about what she must do to win, but who she needs to survive.
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The Throwaways
by Greta Kelly
A well-written, twisty thriller with an intricate plot, engaging characters, and a satisfying emotional core. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review The Calloway women are notorious for three things: Olympic-level banter, an inexplicable fear of dolls, and secrets. And one of these things is going to get them killed. Aster Calloway only sold her grandmother's Faberg music box on eBay to finance her mom's mayoral campaign. It's not like Poppy Calloway has any real business running for office, but the only other candidate is her book-banning high school nemesis--and she's in the lead. But what Aster doesn't realize is that selling the heirloom has toppled the house of lies her grandmother, Iris, has been living in for the past forty years. Because hidden inside that jewel-encrusted music box was a list of names--names that protected defected KGB operative Iris, her daughter, and her granddaughter. Now the list is gone, and a creepy doll is on Poppy's doorstep, which can only mean that the list is in play...and the three most dangerous spies in the world are on the hunt: The one who broke Iris's heart. The one who gave her Poppy. And the one who wants all the other spies, and especially those bickering Calloway women, dead.Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.
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The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook
by Matt Dinniman
Welcome to the Gun Show! The top ten list is populated. The sponsorship program is open. The difficulty is ramping up. The first three floors were nothing compared to what Carl and Donut now face. The Iron Tangle. An impossibly-complicated subway system built out of the world's subterranean railway systems, all combined and then tied together into a knot. Up is down. Down is up. Close is far. The cars are filled with monsters, the railway stations are less than safe, and the exit is always just a few stops away. But there is hope. For the first time, the crawlers are all working together. The loot is better than ever. And the secret to unraveling it all may be hidden in the pages of a seemingly-useless book. Welcome, crawlers. Welcome to the fourth floor of the dungeon--
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Dina Gets Lucky
by Uzma Jalaluddin
At a sumptuous family wedding, two former friends rediscover their own love story and the lies that tore them apart in a chaotic and swoony second-chance romance by the author of Yours for the Season.Toronto attorney Dina Haq is looking forward to her influencer sister's lavish South Asian wedding. She wouldn't dream of overshadowing the event of the season by revealing her carefully guarded secret: Her own marriage has gone bust. She just needs to make sure her odious ex keeps his mouth shut, too. Complications arise once she discovers that the groom's best man is none other than Luqman Lucky Latif, a law school crush who ghosted her six years ago.Forced to abandon his lawyerly ambitions to help his struggling family in Chicago, Lucky rebuilt his life, and a successful contracting business, and has moved on from past hurts...or so he thinks. Then he sees Dina again, the woman who not only rejected him but also had the nerve to marry his best friend instead. He's not sure his heart can survive another encounter.As the wedding festivities unfold, Dina and Lucky rediscover their connection and begin to unravel the part her manipulative ex-husband played in their almost-love story. The past isn't quite what they thought, but is it too late to imagine a new future together?(c) 2026 by Uzma Jalaluddin, all rights reserved.
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