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Wrongfully accused of kidnapping Princess Imani, champion runner Creed Marshall returns home to Minnesota after being banished from Lauchtenland. Despite their undeniable chemistry and whirlwind romance while on the run across Europe, duty requires Imani to keep her relationship with the commoner under wraps. But when Creed learns that Imani's bodyguard has been shot and the princess is missing, he risks everything to find the headstrong woman he's fallen for, even if it means infiltrating the country that wants him arrested.

Veteran motion picture, television, and Broadway producer Julian Schlossberg grew up in New York City with an early love of entertainment. As a child, he was an avid fan of radio, film, and the new art of television, and harbored ambitions of meeting his favorite stars one day. Little did he know that in the course of his career, he would not only meet many of them, but also become their producer, representative, and friend.

Lust is the sixth of a seven book reverse harem series. This means that the FMC will not have to choose between her love interests at the end. This book contains strong language, sexual situations, and scenes of graphic violence. Discretion is advised.

A moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and embracing the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley—"a book that offers hope and inspiration in a moment of division and political unrest in America" (Zerlina Maxwell, author...

This is Jon Fosse’s critically acclaimed, luminous love story about Asle and Alida, two lovers trying to find their place in this world. Homeless and sleepless, they wander around Bergen in the rain, trying to make a life for themselves and the child they expect. Through a rich web of historical, cultural, and theological allusions, Fosse constructs a modern parable of injustice, resistance, crime, and redemption.

One of Jon Fosse’s most acclaimed novels, Boathouse is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator leading a largely hermit-like existence until he unexpectedly encounters a long-lost childhood friend and his wife. Told partially in a stream-of-consciousness style and with an atmosphere reminiscent of a gripping crime novel, Boathouse slowly unravels the story of a love triangle leading to jealousy, betrayal, and eventually death.

Jon Fosse said farewell to theory early in his career, choosing poetry, fiction, and drama as his mediums of choice. Here, however, in a selection from his two books of essays, we see just how incisive a critic and memoirist he can be. Not only including a generous portion of Fosse's writing on literature and theater—including the irresistible "Thomas Bernhard and His Grandfather"—this collection also includes such personal essays such as "My Dear New Norwegian," "Old Houses," and "He Who Didn't Want to Become a Teacher."

Nachdem sein Spielstil nun allgemein bekannt ist und Aetherius’ älterer Bruder Magnitude hochleveligen Inhalt kontrolliert, ringt Damien darum, seine Relevanz in der sich rasch verändernden Welt von Saga Online zu behaupten. Damit er seine Bekanntheit wiedererlangen und Magnitudes wachsender Macht etwas entgegensetzen kann, muss Damien sich einer Quest stellen, die sein Level deutlich übersteigt. Wenn er Erfolg hat, wird sich sein Okkultisten-Charakter für alle Zeiten verändern.

Vor ein paar Minuten war noch alles in Ordnung und plötzlich drehen sich deine Gedanken nur noch um ein Thema: ANGST! Du versuchst dich abzulenken, aber das Karussell in deinem Kopf dreht sich unaufhaltsam weiter, dein Herz schlägt schneller und du weißt, jetzt gibt es kein Entkommen mehr! Du fühlst dich angesprochen? Dann heiße ich dich herzlich willkommen in der Welt der Angststörungen. Generalisierte Angst, Panikattacken, Phobien – unser Gehirn macht nicht immer, was es soll.

Eine Seele, die einmal mit dem Bösen in Berührung kommt, gilt für immer als verloren. Dennoch ist es unmöglich, sich vor ihm zu verschließen, denn das Böse findet immer einen Weg zu den Menschen. Es hat viele Gesichter und kann in jeder Erscheinungsform auftreten, selbst mit einer winzigen rosa Nasenspitze, die lustig hin und her wackelt, wenn es sein Schnäuzchen in die Luft reckt. Kein Haus, nicht einmal ein Schloss, ist vor dem Bösen sicher.

Should we bring new humans into the world? Or would it be better off without us? A renowned philosopher and advisor to NBC’s The Good Place offers a thoughtful exploration of humanity’s future—or lack thereof. “For more than five years, Todd May was my philosophical advisor. I...

Country girl Polly Milton plies her sweet demeanor and practical ways to teach the citified Shaw family that time-tested, old-fashioned values are the surest way to a happy life. Sprinkled with wry commentary from the author, Louisa May Alcott’s classic is bursting with timeless charm.

Eine heiße Nacht in Marokko richtet ein verhängnisvolles Chaos in Saffrons Herzen an. Sie hat sich in ihren Boss, den attraktiven Multimilliardär Joao Oliviera, verliebt, und das könnte ihr Untergang sein! Denn sie weiß: Joao glaubt an Macht, an Einfluss, aber bestimmt nicht an romantische Liebe. Genau danach sehnt sich Saffie. Also kündigt sie! Doch sie hätte es wissen müssen: Diesen feurigen Brasilianer, der sich die halbe Welt kaufen könnte, verlässt man nicht so einfach. Joao schlägt ihr einen ebenso verlockenden wie skandalösen Deal vor.

After returning to the kings after completing the latest trial, my mates and I thought we might actually be able to take our next step in overthrowing them. Boy, were we wrong. Lupe has gone insane after he felt me die, Devlin is determined to seek revenge on Aaliyah who he deems responsible, and Ryland’s father is imprisoned for helping my people. To put the final nail in the coffin, I’m engaged to Axel—batshit crazy Axel with a penchant for sharp machetes.

Shortlisted for the Nigeria Prize for Literature READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ""A vibrant coming-of-age story."" — Charmaine Wilkerson ""I was completely immersed.” — Nita Prose From the acclaimed author of Wahala, a stunning reimagining...

Nejslavnější náčelník Apačů vstupuje na scénu. A s ním jeho přítel Old Shatterhand. Dva muži hájí spravedlnost a čest bílých i rudých bratrů proti všem zlosynům. Svět, kde přátelství, statečnost a touha po mírovém soužití něco znamená, přitahuje již více než století čtenáře všech generací. Zaposlouchejme se do dobrodružství mladého Vinnetoua a zamysleme se nad moudrostí jeho otce Inču-čuny i moudrého Klekí-petry. Hrdinové bez bázně a hany stojí vždy na straně práva a pravdy.

Příběh čtyř sester odehrávající se v době občanské války v Americe. Romantické ideály a sourozenecká soudržnost pomáhají přežít krutou dobu. Zpola autobiografický román, v němž autorka líčí příběh své rodiny. Čtyři sestry, sedmnáctiletá Markéta, šestnáctiletá Josefína, čtrnáctiletá Líza a nejmladší Amálie, dospívají za americké občanské války, která se jich osobně velmi dotýká. Vždyť v ní bojuje i jejich tatínek. Dívky se strachují o jeho život, rodina se potýká s chudobou i nemocemi. Přesto z románu prosvítá odhodlanost, soudržnost a odvaha čelit životním nesnázím.

At a big Midwestern state university in the 1990s, Nick and Abby stumble towards adulthood, through awkward parties, regrettable flirtations, frantic cramming, and poorly planned road trips. It’s college life in all its exciting, raunchy, disgusting, hilarious glory, set to a 90s alt-rock soundtrack.

With his father’s mysterious disappearance and his brother Ronnie enlisting in the Vietnam War, 13-year-old TJ Crowley is left alone with his racist, unstable mother, Kate. The newly enforced Fair Housing Act results in the unthinkable for the Crowleys when a Black family, headed by the eminent Dr. Washington, crosses the racial red line and moves in next door. Kate is quick to warn TJ that their new neighbors are strictly off-limits and makes a panicked call to beg Ray, her old flame, to travel to their home in Wichita Kansas to help deal with “the problem next door.”

"Louisa May Alcott: A Classic Christmas Treasury - Illustrated" is a literary gem that compiles the enchanting Christmas stories of the renowned American author, Louisa May Alcott. This collection presents a dozen heartwarming tales, including "A Country Christmas," "Rosa's Tale," "What the Bells Saw and Said," "A Merry Christmas," and many others. Louisa May Alcott, celebrated for her timeless work "Little Women," demonstrates her storytelling prowess in the realm of holiday fiction.