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Set in thirteenth-century Bruges, this debut novel follows a young woman’s explorations of faith, agency, and love among a community of fiercely independent women. Aleys is sixteen years old, stubborn, and prone to religious visions. She and her only friend have been learning Latin together in secret- but just as she thinks their connection might become something more, he abandons her. When her family falls on hard financial times, she runs away from home, finding shelter within a community of religious women who do not answer to the church. Among the strong-willed Beguines, Aleys glimpses for the first time a life of song, friendship, and time spent in the markets and along the canals of Bruges. But forces both mystical and political are afoot. |
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Villa Sepulveda is a storied relic of the Philippines’ past: a Spanish colonial manor nestled in a remote coconut plantation. When their patriarch dies mysteriously, his far-flung family returns to their ancestral home. Filipino-American student Adrian Sepulveda invites his college girlfriend, Sophie, a transracial adoptee who knows little about her own Filipino heritage, to the funeral. Sophie soon learns that there is more to the Sepulvedas than a grand tradition of political and entrepreneurial success. Adrian’s relatives clash viciously amid grief, confusion, and questions about the family curse that their matriarch refuses to answer. When a landslide traps them all in the villa, secrets begin to emerge, revealing sins both intimately personal and unthinkably public. |
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by Yannick Murphy David, nicknamed "Dead Man," and his shipmates sail the depths of the oceans, swapping jokes and stories while strengthening bonds continually tested by the rigors of submarine life. But when one shipmate is revealed as a Chinese spy, and another takes his own life, Dead Man is burdened by a repressed guilt and left with a lingering trauma. Dead Man leaves the Navy to start fresh as a college student, but his past refuses to let go. The ghosts of former shipmates- both dead and alive- continue to haunt him, and unwilling to stay mired in his turbulent memories, Dead Man navigates the complex terrain of identity and searches for meaning after reentering a way of life that feels increasingly foreign. |
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by Georgia Summers Below the streets of London, a secret network of magical bookshops has existed for millennia. If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron’s is where you go. It’s a glimpse into a world of powerful bargains and deadly magic. For Cassandra Fairfax, it’s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she’s used her skills in less ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings. Then Chiron dies under mysterious circumstances. But she's not the only one interested. There's a dark-eyed, regrettably handsome bookseller she can't seem to stop bumping into; rival owners who threaten Cassandra from the shadows; and, of course, Chiron's murderer, who is still on the loose. |
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by Amy Lea Andi Zeigler lives a double life. By day, she’s the no-nonsense, steadfast personal assistant to the Prime Minister of Canada’s wife. By night, she slips out of her heels and writes romance novels under a secret pen name. But when her steamiest book, The Prime Minister & Me, unexpectedly becomes a bestseller, rumors of a real-life affair between her and the PM start swirling out of control. Enter Nolan Crosby, the PM’s new bodyguard- and Andi’s failed one-night stand. When the scandal erupts, Andi ropes him into a fake-dating plan. As loyal employees, they’ll pretend to date for the summer, just long enough to put the scandal to bed and save their boss’s reputation. But Andi and Nolan discover that keeping their romance strictly fictional might be easier said than done. |
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by Aimee Donnellan A “cure” for obesity has long been the holy grail for the pharmaceutical industry, one that seemed unattainable until the development of Ozempic, a weight loss medication. The treatment is so effective that it is already disrupting many industries and has made its creator the most valuable company in Europe. But the impact of these drugs goes far beyond billion dollar profits. Journalist Aimee Donnellan illuminates the history of the latest medical breakthrough that is poised to change the world, while bringing difficult social questions about inequality and morality to the forefront. This is an informative and entertaining study of the unexpected consequences of finally getting what we've wanted. |
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by Paul Gillingham The rich and fascinating history of one of the world's most diverse, politically groundbreaking, and influential countries. From its outset, 'Mexico was more profoundly, globally hybrid than anywhere else in the prior history of the world,' writes Gillingham at the beginning of this masterful work. Over the ensuing five centuries, Mexicans have prefigured and shaped the course of human lives across the globe. Through it all, Mexico set new standards for inclusivity, for progressive social policies, for artistic expression, for adroitly balancing dictatorship and democracy. As elegantly written as it is powerful, rich in character and anecdote, Mexico uses the latest research to dazzling effect, showing how the country has been a dynamic and vital shaper of world affairs |
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After Waters launched the farm-to-table movement with her restaurant Chez Panisse, she founded the Edible Schoolyard Project, inspiring schools to source food from local regenerative farmers and developing an edible education that would transform school food worldwide. Now, the culinary icon reimagines the way we feed our children. Beginning with what we cook in our kitchens, this book is first step in teaching the next generation the lifelong values of whole foods. Inspired by international food traditions, these recipes explore an array of textures and tastes guided by principles Waters believes compose memorable, organic meals. |
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On his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he's maintained a zest for life. He danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, Dick is still dancing and approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love. In 100 Rules for Living to 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining joie de vivre and making the most out of the life you've been given. Through stories of his pivotal childhood, moments on film sets, his expansive family, and finding love late in life, Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. |
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by Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill Turn losing your job into an epic comeback with this unfiltered, comprehensive guide to rebuilding your career on your terms. In today's seismically changing job market, getting fired doesn't automatically mean you failed; it's a rite of passage. With their decades of experience in high-stakes leadership roles, Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill know firsthand the challenges and thrilling opportunities that come with losing a job, no matter where you are in your career. All the Cool Girls Get Fired is both a roadmap and a mindset shift- a pragmatic, empowering, and humorous way to make lemonade from lemons. With candor, actionable advice, and exclusive "I've been there" interviews from inspirational women, this book challenges outdated perceptions of career success. |
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