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In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, author Hannah Lewis gives listeners fascinating new insights into the development, style, and reception of the 2016 film musical La La Land. Directed by Damien Chazelle with music by Justin Hurwitz, the film tells the story of a romance between an aspiring actress and jazz pianist as the two pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. It uses a vintage form to tell a modern story and its blend of nostalgia and realism made it an instant classic even as it prompted a range of critical and audience responses.

Lily Mason, a shifter-turned-sleuth, has decided to host a Thanksgiving feast for her family, along with old friends and new. The night promises to be a blend of love, magic, and laughter...but when one uninvited guest mysteriously appears, the festivities are thrown into chaos. Witch Hazel Kinsey, along with her mate Ford and her familiar Tizzy, have come for the pie, but they stay for the fight in this Barkside of the Moon/ Witchin' Impossible crossover that will have you dreaming about the holidays.

Over two centuries have passed since his death on 4 May 1799, yet Tipu Sultan’s contested legacy continues to perplex India and her contemporary politics. A fascinating and enigmatic figure in India’s military past, he remains a modern historian’s biggest puzzle as he simultaneously means...

An autumn chill has settled over Busman's Harbor, Maine, but Julia Snowden is warming up the town by offering lobster stew at the local diner. When her landlord discovers a dead body in the walk-in refrigerator, Julia must figure out who ordered up a side of murder. Nothing's colder than a corpse—especially one stashed inside a sub-zero fridge. The victim spent his last night on earth dining at the restaurant bar, so naturally Julia finds herself at the center of the ensuing investigation.

When Thwing is found sleeping with the fishes beneath a local lobsterman's boat, the police quickly finger Julia's brother-in-law Sonny as the one who cooked up the crime. Sure, everyone knows Sonny despised the Mussel King . . . but Julia believes he's innocent. Proving it won't be easy, though. It seems there's a lot more than murder on the menu, and Julia needs to act fast . . .

Someone is trying to control the population using the simplest means—drugs. To manipulate law abiding people, one uses legal ways. Dangerous prescription drugs are everywhere, eroding the minds of innocent citizens. Gen Beaufont thought she eradicated the drug problem when she went after the dealers on the streets. She had no idea that the problem was so widespread and going after the youth was only the beginning. Now the power-hungry criminals are using their drugs to take over the middle class.

As they navigate their new living arrangement, Jordan uncovers surprising depth to Noémie that challenges her previous assumptions, and she develops feelings she never expected. But Noémie dates men, and Jordan doesn’t do relationships. So, all Jordan can hope is that her feelings won’t brew complications.

When cougar-shifter Lily Mason moves to Moonrise, Missouri, she wishes for only three things . . . to find a job, to find a place to live, and to live as a human. Lily gets more than she bargains for when a rescue pit bull named Smooshie rescues her from an oncoming car. Lily's new life as an integrator is threatened when Smooshie finds Katherine Kapersky, the local church choir leader and head of the town council, dead in the field behind the rescue center.

Successful event planner Mira Erdman never expected to see Brush Hill Camp again. But these days, the old sleepaway camp in the Berkshires offers “adult” experiences for New York’s twentysomething Jewish singles. And Mira’s bubbie knows it’s the perfect place for her granddaughter to find love. Since losing her mom, Mira has basically given up on dating. But for Bubbie’s sake—and with best friend Josie at her side—she’s resigned to giving grown-up camp a try.

Gen Beaufont might be from fifteenth century London, but modern day Los Angeles is her home. And corrupt politicians are trying to destroy her city. Somethings never change, no matter how many centuries tick by.

Crime can only be regulated by those who are purely good. Too bad that the Los Angeles law enforcement is full of corruption. Gen Beaufont is going to have to take out the trash. In a city where crime has spiraled so far out of control that even the criminals themselves are begging for more law enforcement, Gen knows she has her work cut out for her. But when she starts digging deeper into the mysterious police matters plaguing the city, she uncovers a sinister plot that no one could have anticipated.

A dangerous man is on the run, with nothing left to lose. And more than anything he wants Gen Beaufont dead. She's the one who exposed him for who he is and ruined him—exactly as he deserved. The Rogue Riders have never been more disorganized and split. They need a leader. They need direction. They need a medieval warrior who knows how to fight for justice in brand new ways. The Rogue Riders need Gen Beaufont. The world needs her and the ruler of dragons to step into the leadership roles they were made for. Only they can take the reins and restore balance between good and evil.

In six hundred years, one thing hasn't changed . . . Crooked politicians still exist. But Gen Beaufont hasn't changed either—she still fights for justice, no matter what. Although Gen is from the medieval era, she understands the politics of the modern world. When the Rogue Riders become divided by their own principles, things really get dangerous. If those meant to protect are at odds with each other, is there any hope for the citizens they are meant to protect?

The war against drugs wasn't won. The devious dealers and drug lords simply went underground. Gen Beaufont is about to drive them all to the surface and eradicate them for good. The new leader of the Rogue Riders may not understand much about the modern world. However, she knows that peddling dangerous drugs to the young, innocent, and disadvantaged is a surefire way to destroy the future generations. When Gen and Emperor uncover a huge illegal drug ring, they realize they've got their work cut out for them. Their first jobs as leaders isn't going to be easy.

Gen Beaufont has quickly made some powerful enemies. The Commissioner of Los Angeles wants her dead. Since killing her might get him in trouble, he's decided to resort to other means. When Gen is framed for a crime she didn't commit, she finds herself in a dangerous game. Not only does she have to prove her innocence, but she's got to dig up evidence on the Commissioner—showing that he’s the villain behind all the major crimes in Los Angeles. But Charlie Sloane is already one step ahead, planning the biggest attack on the city yet.

Six-hundred years ago, Genevieve Beaufont stole a dragon egg and buried it. Now it's time for that egg to finally hatch. It's time for Gen Beaufont to be the rebel she always dreamed of. Gen, a resident of fifteenth century England, finds herself stuck in modern day America—all because she was overly curious and followed strangers through a time travel gate. Two things have always gotten Gen in trouble: her curiosity and defiance. But times have changed, quite literally. Those traits could save her life.

"A tender second-chance romance bursting with Jewish joy." —Amanda Elliot, USA TODAY bestselling author of Love You a Latke Can these exes rekindle their love this Hanukkah? Evelyn Schwartz has the perfect Hanukkah planned: eight jam-packed days producing the live-action televised musical of A...

Sixteen-year-old Winnie Bray is a liar. As the resident psychic at an oddities shop, Winnie truly can see the future. But her customers only want reassurance, and Winnie only wants their money. Favorable fortunes are a fast track to funding her way out of Buffalo, New York for good, after all. But all of that changes when a vision sends her stalking in the remains of her family home that burned down in a fire 10 years ago. Among the ash and rubble, Winnie finds a box made of bone, untouched by flames and…whispering.

Over two decades ago, forty-eight young, gifted superheroes fell to Earth and were eventually marketed as opposing brands: heroes and villains. Now, one exceptionally gruff bad guy is looking to hop teams. Hello, PR director Vanessa Theriot. His real name is Roland Casteel a.k.a. the Pyro. First, swap that with the less incinerating the Wyvern. Next, put him in spandex to highlight that near-godlike body. Finally, give that hero in training a heroine—if Vanessa will play the part in a pretend romance guaranteed to make the city swoon. She’s game.

From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.​ When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay...