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Tell me the worst thing youve ever done.On Christmas Eve, in a hotel on Irelands west coast, a man and a woman meet for the first time. As a snowstorm gathers outside windows twinkling with fairy lights, they share a meal, pour wine, propose a toast.Janice and Gerry are strangers to one another, but they each have a story to tell, a confession to make.As the blizzard howls, the night will take an unexpected turn, and their conversation will have consequences far beyond the candlelit table.

ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO STEP INTO THE DARKNESS?Edgar Allan Poe did not truly die. In the years since his mysterious demise, his works have captivated millions and spawned the genres of horror and the detective story. His masterpieces filled with talking ravens and buried women, haunted houses and beating hearts live on in our imaginations and our nightmares. His most famous tales (The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart) are endlessly adapted, parodied and obsessed over. His darkness has shaped our world.But who was Edgar Allan Poe? And why does he haunt us still?Following the course of Poes fascinating, short and tragic life from his fame as the poet of The Raven to his tortured romances and mysterious disappearances Emily Ogden dives deep into the mind of the man who authored the worlds most famous and enduring horrors, and interweaves his story with those of the devoted readers who have found solace and recognition in his haunted legacy.Edgar Allan Poes darkness surrounds us. Might it also help us to see the light?

Mega-bestselling author Aaron Blabey, creator of The Bad Guys, is back!OK, heres the situation:Thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, were all in trouble.Luckily, Griff, an eleven-year-old kid with innumerable allergies, just got told by a talking axolotl named Bob that Griff is the only one who can save us.I mean, thats good news, right?Trouble is, Bobs prophecy comes with a warning: Watch your back, man . . . your PETS are not what they seem . . .Prepare to have your mind blown and your cats and dogs under heavy suspicion. Its time to buckle up for an insane, laugh-out-loud new series, 260 million years in the making!

Return to the magical world of the Greenwild ten years later in The Frozen King. Get ready for an epic adventure with a brand new heroine and a perilous voyage to the ends of the earth!Readers were enchanted by Pari Thomsons bestselling, award-winning Greenwild trilogy...I couldnt put them down . . . This series is a must read! - 5 star reviewMy daughter loved this book and couldnt wait for the sequel - 5 star reviewFantasy, magic and marvel. - 5 star reviewThis book brought me all the warm, fuzzy feelings I remember from the likes of Narnia, the Golden Compass, and Harry Potter - 5 star reviewPhenomenal . . . If you dont believe in magic, you will after youve read Greenwild. - A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesEleven-year-old Annika Marina is heir to the throne of Iffenwild, a kingdom ruled by its ocean magic. Preferring to spend her time at sea with her travelling theatre troupe rather than in stuffy halls discussing politics, Annika hopes the day never comes when she is called upon to take up the throne.But then the unthinkable happens and her uncle Max, king of Iffenwild, returns from a secret mission to the Utter North injured and close to death. At the prospect of losing her beloved uncle, she decides to make the perilous journey to the Utter North - where the landscape is treacherous and the people wield dangerous magic with the ice - to find a long-forgotten cure.But beneath the snow, a dark force is threatening the Utter North. And if Annika fails, its not only her uncles life, but the fate of the magical world that hangs in the balance.

A Serving of Hope, translated from the Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the fourth book in the bestselling, heartwarming sleuthing series, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. This is an interconnected series, which can be read separately, or binged all at once!If I hadnt searched for the flavours of my memories, I think I would have spent my life endlessly chasing the past . . .Near Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, the Kamogawa Diner continues to attract lost souls seeking meaning in their lives. From the morning miso soup before heading to Kyoto for the judicial examination, to the onigiri gifted alongside cherished promises, the ginger pork that became a memory of unrequited love, the not-too-sour chilled noodles from grandmas house, the fried chicken treated by the diners owner to the struggling baseball team, to the macaroni gratin shared with my young son for the last timewelcome to the diner without a sign, where a chef father and a detective daughter await.Welcome to another delicious mystery, the fourth installment in the series! A Serving of Hope follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, and The Menu of Happiness.Feel-good and foodie themes collide in this follow-up to The Kamogawa Food Detectives - The Times on The Restaurant of Lost RecipesReaders are eating up this series so far . . .These books are so beautifully wholesomeUtterly charmingAn uplifting tale that I savoured along with the dinersI hope thye keep coming!A captivating, heartwarming novel

On Christmas Eve, seven-year-old Mary excitedly opens her presents. She unwraps an intriguing little nutcracker figure from her godfather. Alexandre Dumass retelling of this festive story is full of wonder and imagination, and inspired Tchaikovskys famous ballet. This edition features original black-and-white illustrations by French artist Bertall.One night, as the clock strikes twelve, young Marys Nutcracker comes alive to battle a ferocious army of mice. The next day Mary eagerly tells her family what she witnessed, but only godfather Drosselmayer believes her.Drosselmayer tells Mary the story of a young mechanic who accidentally brought a curse upon the charming Princess Pirlipata. A far-flung quest for the mystical Cracatook Nut ensues, and all of a sudden Mary and her Nutcracker are whisked away to a magical land . . .Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

This magical collection of folk stories from across the world celebrates the winter season in all its frosty glory. From Norse, Japanese and Icelandic mythology to Chinese, Scottish and Indigenous American folklore, these stories range from charming to chilling.Discover myths that explore the origins of the season and the importance of embracing icy weather, alongside tales which welcome you into the warm glow of festive gatherings. Featuring beloved storytellers such as Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm as well as little-known, rediscovered treasures, this flurry of wintery tales is the perfect companion for cosying up by the fireplace during the colder months of the year.Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Heartbreak. It hits like a freight train and leaves us reeling. Weve all been there marathon-watching The Notebook, blasting Taylor Swift, or desperately hoping for a Mr. Darcy-level hand flex to solve all our problems. And when the hot priest in Fleabag tells us "Itll pass," we want to believe him, but our hearts are still shattered.You Can Do It With a Broken Heart by Ana Sampson isnt just a collection; its your new best friend. Whether youre in the "ugly crying on the bathroom floor" phase or the "Im totally fine, just listening to breakup anthems on repeat" stage, these poems get it. Theyre here to validate your pain, unleash your inner angst, and remind you that even when it feels like the world is ending, youre not alone.Dive into the raw, relatable wisdom of literary legends like Emily Dickinson, Rumi, W.B. Yeats, Dorothy Parker, Wilfred Owen, Anne Sexton, and Sylvia Plath. And for those moments when you need a modern voice to scream-sing along with, discover the powerful poetry of Ada Limon, Hera Lindsay Bird, Jackie Kay, and Nikita Gill.You Can Do It With a Broken Heart is for anyone who has loved and lost, and is ready in the immortal words of Love Actually to get the bleep kicked out of us by love again.

On Halloween in fog-choked Hollowbrook, the wards fail and the blood moon rises. Lena Ward, the last Keeper of an old pact, must stop an ancient Lycan pack before their final ritual condemns the town forever, a standalone Nightmares Edge tale of cursecraft, small-town dread, and claw-sharp terror.

In the Shadow of the Tiber: A Tale of Intrigue in Ancient Rome By Elyse DeBarreRome, 186 BCEbeneath the grandeur of the Republic, a secret cult thrives in the shadows, manipulating the aristocracy and threatening the Republics stability.When a young nobleman stumbles upon their deception, his only hope lies in the testimony of a slave girl who once lived among them. But exposing the truth comes at a costshe must face the citys ruthless Praetor Urbanus, a man sworn to uphold order but unprepared for the depth of the conspiracy.As the investigation unfolds, alliances shift, hidden dangers emerge, and the boundaries between duty and trust blur. From the streets of Rome to its darkened corridors of power, this novel weaves political intrigue, espionage, and a slow-burning romancewhere justice comes at a price, and survival depends on the choices made in the shadows.Note: This exciting ancient Roman police story is the last book on my list to complete and publishIve set the release date later than expected, so it may be available earlier! Follow for updates.

Blowing up my life to take over the farm seemed smart at the time.When Uncle Walt offered me Sullivan Farm so he could finally chase love across the country, the timing couldnt have been more perfect. He spent sixty-eight years taking care of everyone else, it was his turn. And I... well, I needed a fresh start. How hard could running the farm in a small town where Id spent every childhood summer actually be?Turns out, very hard. Nostalgia isnt a qualification. Everything is harder than it looks, nothing works like I remember, and the goats have formed some kind of committee dedicated entirely to making my life difficult.And then theres Callum Sterling. Small-town vet. Professional grump. Dispenser of excellent advice delivered in the most irritated tone humanly possible. It doesnt take a genius to see hes overextendedthe man treats saying no like a personal failure. Exhausted, stubborn, and completely unwilling to slow down. We might have more in common than either of us wants to admit.I thought the biggest challenge would be keeping the farm afloat. But somewhere between the grumpy vet fixing my disasters and me calling him on his workaholic nonsense, somethings shifting.I left Seattle swearing off relationships. Cal has kept everyone at arms length for years. Now were both standing at the edge of something terrifying.The smart thing would be to step back.But when have I ever done the smart thing?Settling Home is the fourth and final novel in the Alder Creek series. Its a cozy small-town romance with all the sizzling chemistry and none of the spice. Each book can be read on its own, but youll see familiar faces along the way.

Time after time humanity evolves to escape from the expanding reaches of extinction. The third planet from the yellow sun has long burned out as the human race claims strange new worlds in the galaxy. Seven Colonies of Man, known as The Nomical Order, reign supreme. Law is enforced by the Augustus Colony, home to the Capital Planet, Octavian. The wars that ended mankinds time on their virgin planet echo through generations. There is tension within The Nomical Order. Deep within the Hadrian Colony resides a Planet made from nothing, known as StarMetro. Word spreads of a powerful psychics prediction, the discovery of an ancient evil. Said to be a weapon to eradicate mankind, in the right hands it could bring about Pax Armata, mans last hope for peace. Called in at the final hour, an elite team of Prometheans (PROs) boards their ship in an effort to maintain order. But even in their elite psychic ranks, imbalance finds itself, as a new recruit joins the unit.

The Sixth installment in the short story series by Zane Palmer. Crude Space: Onyx Chrysalis

Time after time humanity evolves to escape from the expanding reaches of extinction. The third planet from the yellow sun has long burned out as the human race claims strange new worlds in the galaxy. Seven Colonies of Man, known as The Nomical Order, reign supreme. Law is enforced by the Augustus Colony, home to the Capital Planet, Octavian.

The Fourth Original Title from the mind behind "Paragon: Fall of Man" and "Crude Space"Scenario Noir tells three interconnected stories pulled from an encapsulated reality not too far off from our ow

The Nomical Order mourns the destruction of the Galactic Hyper-Train. The Seven Colonies of Man fear they are on the brink of economic collapse. Deep within the Augustus Colony, the Emperor who promised peace prepares for conflict.Across the Galaxy, Promethean General Gold journeys further into the Aurelius Colony. His mission to eradicate the warmongers who plotted against Emperor Yujen continues. Swearing revenge for Aurelia, The High-Priest Philosopher Serge Hamlin unleashes a deadly secret. Outnumbered and outgunned at last, General Gold concedes.Back on Promethean, Code Silver proves to be a divisive leader. There is tension among the remaining PROs, as factions form and alliances shift.

A concise, accessible guide and a profound invitation into one of Buddhisms most challenging and liberating insights: non-selfFreedom is available now. It begins when we stop looking for a self to improve, defend, or dissolveand awaken to the vastness of who we truly are. Rather than a philosophical puzzle, non-self is presented here as a practical medicinea way to see clearly, release our suffering, and experience deep connection with the world around us. With warmth and precision, this book explores: The subtle ways we cling to the notion of I and why this clinging causes suffering How non-self reveals our deep kinship with the Earth, our ancestors, and one another Ways to practice and live into the insight of non-self in daily life: in community, in relationships, in activism, and in each breath Featuring never-before-published teachings and beautiful illustrations throughout, this book shows that non-self is not an abstract doctrine to believeit is a lived insight that can transform every moment.

MAGIC-BORNS. MORTALS. 100 YEARS OF BLOODSHED.Red is a witch gifted with the ability to read hearts, to see beyond the organ to the soul that lies within. For the past five years, shes been trying to survive her forced apprenticeship to the Novem, an army of merciless magic-borns.When an act of kindness and unexpected magic sees a dead witchs final possession in her hands, Reds secret dream of escape is finally realised. However, her freedom comes with a cost. One that will leave her vulnerable and exposed in a land where being a witch means either slavery or death.Jack is a mortal thief with a knack for impossible jobs. For the past three years, an inherited debt has forced him to risk his life stealing magical artefacts for the black markets of the Unified Kingdoms, an alliance of mortal nations against magic.When a job lands him in the Palace of Admira, ruled by the Novem, and a powerful artefact in his grasp, Jack may finally be able to pay back his debt. However, his theft comes with a snag. One that will leave him questioning all that he knew and set in motion events he couldve never imagined.The Seer is a rewriter of fate. For decades, an ancient evil has been growing in the shadows. When an unexpected encounter offers a chance at salvation, the Seer can finally bring their carefully planned story to life. However, going against fate comes with a price. One that will force Red and Jack to partake in a destiny that neither of them asked for.K.T. Kaye retells and reimagines beloved and lesser-known fairytales in this sweeping tale of magic, family and fate.