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One year has passed since Sally wed her beloved Jack Skellington and stepped into her role as queen of Halloween Town. Even with her Jack at her side, though, being a ruler isn’t easy, and Sally feels uncertain of her future. Her seams are stretched thin with her royal duties, her newfound family in Dream Town, and a desire to bring citizens from across the Hinterlands together.

Not long ago, all Belissar wanted was to be left in peace to tend his apiaries. But that ended when Ruckanos, the brutish son of the local lord, slaughtered his village to make way for his new tower. Rescued by a bee—who happened to be a core—the one-time beekeeper then became king of his own bee realm. Belissar quickly learned how to thrive not only as a leader but as a fighter, using his winged minions to battle the dreaded Hunger that threatens all life. Now, aided by the mystical bear folk who share their knowledge and wisdom with him, he must continue to grow.

Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak - but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth...a truth about her heritage that could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world.

Hadley Hunter’s world is about to get bigger… and maybe not in a good way. When bodies wash up on the Moonstone Bay beach, it’s obvious there’s trouble afoot. Where, though? When her future mother-in-law identifies one of the bodies as belonging to Julian Nichols’ bodyguard, Hadley knows they’re in trouble. Julian Nichols is Miami’s biggest and baddest shifter… and he’s out there, somewhere. On top of that, come to find out, there’s some island gossip regarding Julian. It seems that his mother had an affair with Galen Blackwood’s father right around the time Julian was conceived.

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women's war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France—a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

All is quiet, or is it? What looks to be a large PerSian invasion fleet is on the edge of Demeter space and the Saggitarian Armada that is supposed to defend Demeter leaves port. This leaves Ryder and his team in a struggle to find a way of defending Demeter with the scraps left behind by the armada. Meanwhile a secret lurks in the inner tunnels of Demeter that could either save or destroy the planet, and explain the attempts on the team's lives. Will the team be able to find the answers it needs and resources in time to save Demeter from complete Destruction?

The ninth floor. Nine armies, each led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy. Each team has one objective: to capture and hold the castle at the very center of the battlefield. Strategy, alliances, pitched battles, and, of course, betrayal ... It all makes for great fun and even greater television. After all, none of these powerful aliens really die when they’re playing war. Except this time. This time, winner takes all. Those who fall, stay in the ground.

Finally in Krogga, Gregory found himself pulled into the solstice tournament to celebrate Krog. Invited by both the high priest and Council of Krogheim, Gregory and Jenn did their best to show that some magi had honor. While both of them lost to Ragnar Ivarson, the youngest High Champion in Krogga, that’d only set the stage for what the next year was going to be. The weeks after the tournament were a whirlwind of ambassadorial visits and discussions, but eventually, a key meeting took place when Ragnar brought his sister, Verka, to visit the family.

The Vietnam War cast a shadow over the American psyche from the moment it began. In its time it sparked budget deficits, campus protests, and an erosion of US influence around the world. Long after the last helicopter evacuated Saigon, Americans have continued to battle over whether it was ever a winnable war.

Fifteen-year-old Ethan Miller's ordinary summer transforms when Helena Wilson, a reserved English girl with a fragile heart, moves into the old farmhouse on the hill. Through shy glances, shared laughter, and moments by the creek, their budding connection unfolds against a backdrop of wildflowers and golden fields. Helena, haunted by a past of isolation, finds solace in Ethan’s kindness and the warmth of a community that embraces her. This tender coming-of-age tale weaves a gentle romance with themes of healing, capturing the delicate beauty of first feelings and the courage to belong.

Haunted by past losses and guarded against new ones, Hazel Monroe finds her carefully hidden heart stirred by Ezra Brown, a new student whose guitar and paper planes carry secrets that mirror her own. Through misunderstandings and revelations, their connection deepens, weaving a delicate tapestry of first love and healing. Hazel’s journal, a sanctuary of her innermost thoughts, becomes both a bridge and a battleground as she learns to trust again. Set against the golden hues of fall, this story captures the gentle turbulence of youth, where every moment feels like a beginning and an end.

Not Her First Choice is a poignant tale of unrequited love and self-discovery set against the vibrant backdrop of Manhattan’s bustling ad agency scene. Dean, a sensitive copywriter, has quietly loved his best friend and colleague Lucy for years, only to watch her return to her ex after a fleeting, wine-soaked night that changed everything.

Run away with the Racer. Fall in love with the Suit. Hide away with the Artist. Feel your heart race with these sexy brothers, and the kick ass heroines they fall in love with, all in one boxset!

The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

Former FBI agent Spenser Song has had a tragic past filled with deep losses. She once thought happiness would be like a fleeting dream. Yet time passed, and Sweetwater Falls began to mend her fragile heart. After meeting Ryker, her former foe, she learned that love had a weird way of kicking down her tightly shut doors, creating within her a whirlwind of unexpected feelings and turmoil.

When Caleb Hayes accidentally douses Nora Blake with soda, her quiet high school life at Cedar Grove turns upside down. Sparks fly, but Nora’s scarred heart—still healing from her ex’s betrayal—makes her wary of the charming new boy. With her best friends Lila, Jade, and Sienna by her side, Nora navigates fights, forgiveness, and first love.

Dr. Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast, Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can transform your life.

Maya Killgore is twenty-three and still in the process of figuring out her life. Conor Harkness is thirty-eight, and Maya cannot stop thinking about him. It’s such a cliché, it almost makes her heart implode: older man and younger woman; successful biotech guy and struggling grad student; brother’s best friend and the girl he never even knew existed. As Conor loves to remind her, the power dynamic is too imbalanced. Any relationship between them would be problematic in too many ways to count, and Maya should just get over him.

What if reality wasn’t something you were stuck inside... but something you could play with? Reality Is Optional is a mind-opening, heart-expanding field guide to living as the author of your own experience. Rooted in the teachings of Abraham-Hicks and infused with the playful power of imagination, this audiobook helps you align your mood, master your energy, and wake up to the wild magic hiding in plain sight. This isn’t about escaping life. It’s about realizing it was never locked in the first place.

In the latest installment of Martin Cruz Smith’s celebrated Arkady Renko series, the legendary Moscow investigator seeks to solve the murder of a diplomat as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine wears on and the effects of Renko’s Parkinson’s Disease worsen. Helped by his lover, journalist Tatiana Petrovna, Renko traces the murder to a Russian paramilitary group aided by a government official who also used to be a romantic partner of Renko. Before long, those responsible for the killing look to similarly dispatch Arkady and Tatiana—all of it leading to a thrilling and action-packed climax.