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Elliot’s marriage is failing. As a neurodivergent woman diagnosed with endometriosis, she is consistently battling to survive in a society that caters to men. At 31, she’s reached her breaking point. She’s tired of her life and exhausted by the constant animosity she feels for her partner, Oliver, after his unimaginable betrayal. But Oliver, forever the loving partner, isn’t ready to give up after all they’ve been through. On the verge of signing divorce papers, he begs her to try a new experimental therapy that promises to solve marital troubles in just one day.

This is Jack's story, told through over 100 letters he wrote home, his 1995 recollections after 50 years of silence, and the after-action reports that documented every day of the battle.

Every story has a beginning — though we don’t always recognize it when we’re standing in it. Before the war stories. Before the headlines. Before the hard lessons that would come to define us — there were just a few young kids, trying to make sense of who they were and what they were meant to be. Big Boys in the Sand is where their story begins. It’s where loyalty was tested, courage was learned the hard way, and where a kid named Jack first started to carry the weight that would follow him the rest of his life.

Anna is never picked to be on any team at school. But when Mrs. Randall announces a letter-writing contest to decide which four students will be part of the wreath-laying team at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, Anna is determined to be chosen. This moving story of how Anna deals with her disability will touch the hearts of all readers as they cheer her on to the surprise ending.

In the isolated village of Dunwich, whispered legends, strange rituals, and a reclusive family hint at a dark secret buried for generations. When scholars from Miskatonic University investigate, curiosity quickly turns to terror as an unspeakable truth begins to emerge. As tension tightens, the familiar countryside unravels into cosmic dread. Invisible forces move through the hills, reason begins to fracture, and humanity’s fragile place in the universe is laid bare.

Don't miss the third instalment in the Alma Timperley Mystery series, another charming and quirky paranormal cosy crime mystery. A Ghost Hunter's Guide to Untimely Death is available to pre-order now! Praise for the Alma Timperley Mystery series: 'If you like historical fiction with a spooky...

There are only three things Mikey Tucker chases: danger, buckles, and buckle bunnies. With no intentions of settling down, he likes living life on the edge. In fact, he thrives on the edge. But after claims by the media that he's distracted and pressure from his friends, he's determined to prove them wrong. Juniper Ray built her future around the boy she thought she'd spend forever with… until she catches him sleeping with her best friend. Fleeing to a small town in Montana, she's ready for a clean slate, a new start.

Once upon a time, I was a typical foster kid—overlooked, bounced around, and just waiting until I was old enough to get out. Some girls in my situation might dream of being a secret fairy princess, but not me. I simply wanted a chance. It came by accident when a bird flew into my latest home. No big deal, right? Except that was all it took to get noticed. Now I'm heading to Silver Oaks Institute, an elite private college with very specific acceptance criteria. My caseworker got me an interview on a technicality, and when they say elite, they mean it.

He was raised to destroy her kind. She was meant to fear his name. Now they’re bound by a promise neither expected to work. Brutus once led the children of Theseus with pride and fury—until his capture exposed the truth behind his blood-soaked crusade. After kidnapping several daughters of Helios in a bid to wipe out the Minotaurs he was bred to hate, he now sits in an underground prison, his past sins gnaw at a conscience he never used to hear. His only path to freedom? An arranged marriage with the very bloodline he once sought to destroy.

In We Have Nothing to Lose: A Dark Optimist's Call to Action, Ralph Groce III presents an unflinching narrative that intertwines personal memoir with a passionate political manifesto. This book is a bold exploration of leadership, responsibility, and the urgency of acting in a world on the cusp of pivotal change. With Groce's audacious life story as the backdrop, listeners will delve into: Thought-provoking insights on the power of individual choice and responsibility. A critical look at current global and political challenges, offering actionable solutions.

Step into the chilling, fast-paced world of The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells, a groundbreaking classic of science fiction and psychological horror. When the mysterious scientist Griffin unlocks the secret of invisibility, his triumph quickly descends into obsession, paranoia, and terror. Unseen by the world yet increasingly unhinged, he stalks the streets, spreads fear, and tests the limits of power without accountability.

In Left of Leadership, Scott Stalker reveals the often-overlooked foundations that determine success or failure as a leader. Drawing from his remarkable journey—rising from a challenging childhood to a decorated 30+ year career in the Marine Corps and serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Cyber Command, and Space Command—Stalker shares the critical steps to prepare for leadership before it begins.

Two quests for freedom, one path forward, the adventure of a lifetime. Prince Farren is done being ignored and manipulated. The announcement of an arranged marriage to a princess he's never met is the last straw. But when he flees the palace, leaving his title behind, and seeks escape from the knot of matrimony on a ship, he suddenly finds himself drawn to a fiery pirate woman and wondering if marriage, when chosen, might not be so bad after all.

It is better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. As Dearen and the Dymarki are meeting with the Arranians on Haten's field, Holm and Vosloo go in search of the enemy base they suspect is hidden in the mountains. They find evidence of a subversive group and find that people have a habit of appearing in the most unexpected places. Betrayal, conspiracy, and war… where the God Marked will determine the fate of a nation. Embark on a journey filled with magical combat, bold heroes, and non-stop action in The Mark of Service, the 12th book in The Way to Freedom series.

Two years ago, Ruth was an ambitious journalist on the trail of a serial killer with a very specific calling card. Then her best friend became the latest victim, and Ruth's life fell apart. When police shelve the case, Ruth decides there is only one way to force them to keep looking: make him kill again. Or at least, make it look like he has… The good news: working at a funeral home has its perks, like access to fresh hearts she can use to stage convincing crime scenes. The bad news: the real killer has noticed Ruth's 'work' too, and now it's not just the police trying to catch her…

Destiny demands sacrifice. With Prince Kaius holding three of their friends for ransom, Astrea and Varojin wearily rally the team for a treacherous rescue mission. But when their quest turns into a violent confrontation, Astrea and her friends question how much void magic the Emperor really has under his control. Amid the rebellion’s growing efforts to thwart both the Emperor and the Paragon, Victor Nazarov retaliates with quick and violent action, leaving both Astrea and the continent at large reeling.

Another who-dunnit featuring one of your favorite Senior sleuths as well as an exciting new installment of The Mystery Book Nook Shared World. Gladys is head over heels excited for the new community garden project. In fact, she's created a whole new event: the Community Garden Plant Potluck. The plant potluck is more popular than even she imagined until one of the community garden members is found toes up in the tulips, dead as can be.

This is a true story told to me by Leonard Victor Pope, my father, prior to his passing several years ago. A heartwarming story of the times and events spent by my father as Len the milkman, one of the two principal characters in the story titled Pays, the Milkman's Horse. The other principal character is a horse named Pays, a pseudonym for a thoroughbred racehorse named after an infamous outlaw character in a Hollywood movie.

Kevin Stiles was told he would go through two months of intense astronaut training and then have his memories uploaded into a computer. After that, he would go home to his family and continue with his life. And long ago and impossibly far away, he assumes he did that. But this version of Kevin finds himself on a ship in deep space, a clone of himself with all his old memories, on a mission to propagate the human species. His old life no longer exists. In all likelihood, Earth no longer exists. Kevin must forge a life for himself and his female companion on a world where humans are the aliens.

Enjoy mindful moments inspired by the healing power of the nature, accompanied by original and beautiful Wind in the Willows artwork from Winnie-the-Pooh illustrator, E.H. Shepard Join Mole, Ratty, Toad and friends as they reflect on the universal themes of life, friendship, and the world around...